blu ray

The Blu-ray format was created to accommodate the high resolution (HD) video and audio formats that were becoming more and more common. The Blu-ray format was designed by a partnership of companies called the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA). This Association is comprised of world leaders in technology such as Apple, Mitsubishi, and Sony among many others.

Using a blue-violet laser (hence the name) that has a shorter wavelength then the red laser a DVD player uses, Blu-ray discs can typically hold 25-50GB of data (larger sizes are possible). This additional storage can provide cinema quality audio and video for the home and games that introduce much higher resolutions and fidelity.

The Blu-ray format has evolved over time and each enhancement has added functionality to the end user. Blu-ray movies now feature picture-in-picture technology and web enabled functionality to enhance the overall experience. Releases with these features are called BD-Live enabled and are commonplace within modern releases.

When the Blu-ray format was introduced an alternate format was also revealed as HD-DVD. After a lengthily format war Blu-ray eventually won due to overwhelming studio support and the fact that every PlayStation 3 is equipped with a Blu-ray drive.

by Michael Prince Are you a writer, passionate about this or any other topic? Join Blogcritics!

Original Technorati articles tagged “blu ray”

• in Entertainment
  Sparky Lights Up Home Screens January 8
  Does the full-length Frankenweenie do justice to the original short?
  by missbobetier / on Jan 7, 2013
• in Entertainment
  Take a Pythonesque Peek at a Scandal: Holy Flying Circus (2011)
  Monty Python debates an Anglican bishop and Malcolm Muggeridge. Oddly, Monty Python was the most reasonable.
  by missbobetier / on Oct 8, 2012
• in Film
  KidVid: Cinderella (1950) - The Diamond Edition (2012)
  “No matter how your heart is grieving, if you go on believing, the wish that you dream will come true.”
  by missbobetier / on Sep 30, 2012

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “blu ray”

 

• Giveaway – Win the ‘Open Road’ Blu-ray Combo Pack

  
  — Authority:
  To celebrate the May 21st Blu-ray, DVD and streaming release date of Open Road starring Andy Garcia and Juliette Lewis, TMRZoo.com is giving away ONE copy of the Open Road Blu-ray combo pack, courtesy of Universal Studios Home Entertainment, to ONE lucky winner. Open Road Synopsis: Academy Award nominees Andy ...
  3 days ago

• 3D Blu-ray Review “Sadako 3D”

  
  Media Mikes — Authority: 107
  The whole story is ridiculous and I wouldnt waste my time on this even if you are the biggest fan of "The Ring" series
  3 days ago

• DVD Review “Picture Day”

  
  Media Mikes — Authority: 107
  I wouldnt wish this film upon anyone is watch, unless you are a die-hard Tatiana Maslany fan.
  3 days ago

• 10 Most Anticipated Blu-ray Releases for 5/15-6/15 (list)

  
  — Authority:
  Here’s our second installment of a new monthly post, where we bring you what we believe to be the 10 best (or so) Blu-ray releases that are arriving over the course of the next 30 days.  And, as always, please weigh-in on the comments if you think we’ve missed any! 10. The Last Stand – 5/21 Arnold ...
  3 days ago

• Snitch 2013 1080p BluRay x264-AN0NYM0US

  
  — Authority:
  Group AN0NYM0US releases the 1080p Bluray of the Drama, Thriller movie “Snitch” , Enjoy Genre: Drama, Thriller Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Jon Bernthal, Susan Sarandon Runtime: 112 min Ratings: IMDB : 6.8 (6,290 votes) | RT : 52% (27 reviews) Snitch.2013.1080p.BluRay.x264-AN0NYM0US 1 DVD9 | ...
  3 days ago

• In the Name of the Father (1993) 720p BRRip DTS x264-STHD

  
  — Authority:
  In the Name of the Father (1993) 720p BRRip DTS x264-STHD Language: English 2h 12mn | 1280 x 688 | x264 - 2 616 Kbps | 23.976 fps | DTS - 1 510 Kbps | 3.91 GiB Genre: Biography | Drama | Thriller A small time thief from Belfast, Gerry Conlon, is falsely implicated in the IRA bombing of a pub that kills several ...
  3 days ago

• Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters (2013) Unrated BluRay 720p DTS x264-3Li

  
  — Authority:
  Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters (2013) Unrated BluRay 720p DTS x264-3Li iMDB inFo Language: English 1h 37mn | 1280 x 534 | x264 - 4 676 Kbps | 23.976 fps | DTS - 1 510 Kbps | 4.32 GiB Genre: Action | Fantasy | Horror In this spin on the fairy tale, Hansel & Gretel are now bounty hunters who track ...
  3 days ago

• Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010) 1080p BrRip x264 BOKUTOX-YIFY

  
  — Authority:
  Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010) 1080p BrRip x264 BOKUTOX-YIFY Language: English 2h 12mn | 1920 x 816 | x264 - 1 845 Kbps | 23.976 fps | AAC - 92.0 Kbps | 1.80 GiB Genre: Drama As the global economy teeters on the brink of disaster, a young Wall Street trader partners with disgraced former Wall Street ...
  3 days ago

• Prometheus (2012) 1080p BrRip x264 AAC 5.1-ThumperDC

  
  — Authority:
  Prometheus (2012) 1080p BrRip x264 AAC 5.1-ThumperDC Language: English 2h 3mn | 1920 x 1080 | x264 - 2 100 Kbps | 23.976 fps | AAC - 128 Kbps | 1.98 GiB Genre: Adventure | Mystery | Sci-Fi A team of scientists travels through the universe on the spaceship "Prometheus" on a voyage to investigate alien life ...
  3 days ago

• Movie 43 (2013) 720p BluRay x264 - DAA

  
  — Authority:
  Movie 43 (2013) 720p BluRay x264-DAA iMDB inFo Language: English 1h 38mn | 1280 x 696 | x264 - 4 749 Kbps | 23.976 fps | DTS - 1 510 Kbps | 4.37 GiB Genre: Comedy A series of interconnected short films follows a washed-up producer as he pitches insane story lines featuring some of the biggest stars in ...
  3 days ago

• A Good Day To Die Hard 2013 720p WEBRiP XViD AC3-LEGi0N

  
  — Authority:
  A Good Day To Die Hard 2013 720p WEBRiP XViD AC3-LEGi0N Language(s): English | 1hr 38mn | 1280x688 | x264 - 3813Kbps | AC3 384kbps | 2.92 GB Genre(s) : Action | Crime | Thriller iMDB iNFO John McClane travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son, Jack, only to discover that Jack is a CIA operative ...
  3 days ago

• Hansel And Gretel Witch Hunters (2013) UnRated Cut 3D HSBS 1080p BluRay x264 HQ-TUSAH

  
  — Authority:
  Hansel And Gretel Witch Hunters (2013) UnRated Cut 3D HSBS 1080p BluRay x264 HQ-TUSAHD File: 214587HNSEL3D214.mkv Size: 8982176176 bytes (8.37 GiB), duration: 01:27:56, avg.bitrate: 13620 kb/s Audio: 0×0000, 48000 Hz, 5:1 (eng) Video: h264, yuv420p, 1920×1080, 23.98 fps(r) (eng) Subtitles: eng eng fre spa por ...
  3 days ago

• Movie Review: Superman Unbound

  
  — Authority:
  Superman Unbound Blu-ray Multipack | DVD | Instant Video Directed by James Tucker Starring Matt Bomer, Stana Katic, Molly C. Quinn, John Noble Release Date: May 7, 2013 First and foremost, Im not a huge Superman fan. I prefer my heroes a bit more...mortal, you know? That said, I am sometimes forced to ...
  3 days ago

• Microsoft’s New Xbox: What To Expect

  
  — Authority:
  With less than 24 hours left to go before Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox event, we’ve compiled a list of games and features that are sure to be making an appearance on the new console. Here’s what you should expect from tomorrow’s headlining presentation. Features: 2013 Holiday Launch  - Microsoft ...
  3 days ago

• Vishwaroopam (2013) – 1080p – BluRay – x264 – DTS – Esubs [DDR]

  
  — Authority:
  Vishwaroopam (2013) – 1080p – BluRay – x264 – DTS – Esubs [DDR] [ NFO ] [ SCREENS ] Support My Work By Buying Premium from my links which encourage me to post more Exclusive quality stuff Code: http://ryushare.com/14198eaaed98/21465VISWRPM2145.mkv Code: ...
  3 days ago

• Yukari Tamura LOVE ♡ LIVE *Fall in Love* 2nd Trailer

  
  — Authority:
  King Records has posted the 2nd trailer for Yukari Tamura upcoming Blu-ray and DVD release of LOVE ♡ LIVE *Fall in Love* which took place on 18 October 2012. Title : [ Blu-ray ] Yukari Tamura LOVE ♡ LIVE *Fall in Love* Catalog Number: KIXM-90 Release Date : 29 May 2013 Retail Price : 7,000 yen ...
  3 days ago

• True Blood: The Complete Fifth Season Blu-Ray Review

  
  — Authority:
  Article first published as  Blu-ray Review  True Blood: The Complete Fifth Season  on Blogcritics. The final book in Charlaine Harris’ The Southern Vampire Mysteries or  The Sookie Stackhouse Novels has made its way into stores just before, HBO begins airing the sixth season of True Blood .  Though the ...
  3 days ago

• Fat Pizza 2003 1080p BluRay x264-RUSTED

  
  — Authority:
  Fat Pizza 2003 1080p BluRay x264-RUSTED Language: English Genre: Action / Adventure / Comedy / Crime / Thriller File: rusted-fatpizza-1080p.mkv Size: 7037604409 bytes (6.55 GiB), duration: 01:33:24, avg.bitrate: 10047 kb/s Audio: dts, 48000 Hz, 5:1 (eng) Video: h264, yuv420p, 1920x1080, 25.00 fps(r) (eng) ...
  3 days ago

• True Blood: Season Five (Blu-Ray)

  
  — Authority:
  Well, it is that time of the year when we must see what the blood suckers, shape shifters, wolves and the faeries are up to. No, I am not talking about the Statue of the Union address; I’m talking about the latest season of True Blood. Season Five to be exact. In these twelve episodes, [...]
  3 days ago

• Noobz (2012) BluRay 1080p 5.1CH x264-Ganool

  
  — Authority:
  Noobz (2012) BluRay 1080p 5.1CH x264-Ganool Language: English 01:40:09 | 1920x1080 | x264 - 1950Kbps | 23.976fps | AAC - 192Kbps | 1.50GB Genre: Comedy Four friends hit the road to LA to compete in the Cyberbowl Video Game Championship, but will they be able to compete with the worst hangovers of their lives?
  3 days ago

Comments about blu ray