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| Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray] | ![Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FMBadQJeL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Joe Kane
Actor: Joe Kane
Studio: DVD International
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.95
Buy New: $16.99
You Save: $12.96 (43%)
New (23) Used (5) from $15.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 644
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: Blu-ray
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 120
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: RKOBR156004
UPC: 647715600424
EAN: 0647715600424
ASIN: B000V6LST0
Theatrical Release Date: March 25, 2008
Release Date: March 25, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Total Waste of Money April 1, 2008
9 out of 24 found this review helpful
This product is a 95% waste of money.
The disk talks about how to setup your CRT during the entire disk. CRT who is buying a tube TV today? At first we thought it was a joke.
The steps to setup color and contrast are for a 1970's or 1980's TV
They do not go into ANY of the HDTV settings that are like, gamma, hue, backlighting or many other areas needed to really setup your HD TV.
The 5% this disk is good for is something I've always wondered about. Ever see cars where people have the DVD hung from the rear view mirror. We'll that's what this disk is good for. Or perhaps a coaster for a drink so you don't mess up your nice wood table.
I got suckered into buying this junk... BE SMART DON'T but this thing! What a waste of my time and money. Amazon should be selling such snake oil to their customers.
 Horrible direction April 1, 2008
7 out of 15 found this review helpful
I tried to use this, but half the time I have no idea what they are talking about. The directions that are given are really unclear and you really don't even know when you are supposed to make the adjustments. The narrator just keeps going on and on about stuff you will not care about unless you are a film director. Instead of telling you what to do in simple terms they will spend 15 minutes talking about why a TV should not have a sharpness control. They keep talking about CRT's and front projectors, I am not even sure if this is for an LCD. Good luck trying to use this.
Not User Friendly At All. Unless Youre an Expert - Dont Get This!!! April 3, 2008
7 out of 16 found this review helpful
HD BASIC?! Yeah right. I bought this Blu-ray version, and it is very, very confusing. I only want to calibrate my HDTV, yet it goes into much details as if most users really care outside calibrating their sets. It will really take your time, and for me, even replayed it again and again to really have an idea of the technical stuffs mostly said here.
Yes, it may be good if youre a video expert/addict; but to newbies and casual users who just wants to calibrate their HD sets, this is frustrating. It boasts for easier navigation than the past HD DVD/DVD versions, but I dont see much improvements there. Better wait for AVIA II Blu-ray version.
End result, its a bit better than my other setting, but just slight(15% at most). I suggest you just use your Sony Blu-ray calibration test(in most Sony BD), or wait for an alternative(as I said, AVIA)... or browse online about your set's calibration. This release will give confuse you, more than satisfy you.
 Acceptable results May 28, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Regardless of whether the results are "accurate" or not, I'm pleased with what I'm seeing on the screen after the calibration.
Setting contrast is difficult for me, though, mainly because no matter how high I crank up the picture setting, I can always still see a distinct division in between the white boxes, and I really don't believe the contrast should be set at 100%. Oh well.
As for the color settings, there's a rumor that the green filter is inaccurate. Therefore, almost everyone will have an incorrect green setting when looking through the filter, if this is true.
Unlike many of the reviewers, I enjoyed the commentary and the topics discussed in this disc. It's informative in a lively and chummy way.
Essential is right April 1, 2008
5 out of 10 found this review helpful
I've used the DVD version with excellent results so I had to have the Blu Ray edition. I think this tool is a must if you're at all serious about home theater. Some of it is technical, but there is a wealth of information here. Perhaps it's too much for some, but there's also an option to jump straight to basic setup. If you take the time to go through the tutorials, you should be rewarded with a significantly better picture and improved sound. Just setting brightness, contrast, and color correctly made a remarkable improvement in my home theater experience.
The Blu Ray version adds info on HD video, has sharper video demonstration material, features Dolby TrueHD sound, and is easier to navigate. I wouldn't set up my system with anything else.
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