VDC and the Platform for High Quality Blu-ray Discs The success of 3D in the cinemas is encouraging, the Hollywood Studios are increasing the production of 3D movies, broadcasters are preparing to launch 3D channels, and the consumer electronics industry is readying a whole range of 3D TVs and Blu-ray players. VDC is supporting this by investing in the mastering and replication equipment for Blu-ray and 3D Blu-ray Discs! The entertainment industry want to take advantage of the enormous storage capacity of a BD50 disc in order to deliver an unprecedented video and audio experience in Hi-def quality to the home consumer. For this reason, the availability of 50 GB Dual Layer Blu-ray Discs is a clear must for these formats. The Blu-ray format has definitively established itself as the new standard in the market. High definition television, HDTV (Full HD and 3D), combined with the Blu-ray video format, is the new technology of the media sector. The market introduction of the 50 GB Dual Layer Blu-ray Disc was a show-stopper for the entertainment industry. The high storage capacity of the format enables optimum audio and video High-Definition quality and also offers the ability to store bonus material such as additional trailers, interviews with directors and stars. The Blu-ray Disc will initially be the only method of delivering Full HD (1080p) 3D content to the home. |