GENERAL FAQ • HD Video FAQ • Blu-ray FAQ • Design for DVD

1. What is Blu-ray?
2. Can DVD players play Blu-ray discs?
3. What are "pop-up menus?"
4. Is Blu-ray right for my project?
5. Is Blu-ray more expensive?
6. Do you offer Blu-ray disc replication?
7. How would my film look on Blu-ray?

FAQ 1: What is Blu-ray?

Blu-ray is the new optical disc standard for High Definition video distribution. The increased storage capacity of Blu-ray allows a single disc to hold feature length HD content. Blu-ray delivers noticeably superior image quality when compared to broadcast, download, and streaming HD video.

Blu-ray disc supports: 720p, 1080i and 1080p at 29.97 and 23.976 fps with up to 7 discrete channels of lossless sound. Blu-ray also offers new interactive features such as interactive graphics / pop-up menus, button animations with sound effects, advanced special features, picture-in-picture commentary tracks, and multi-language subtitles.

FAQ 2: Can DVD players play Blu-ray discs?

Standard DVD players cannot play Blu-ray discs. To play a Blu-ray disc, you must have a Blu-ray player and an HD TV. See our HD FAQ for more info on HD.

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FAQ 3: What are interactive graphics / pop-up menus?

Exclusive to Blu-ray, interactive graphics / pop-up menus are menus that appear over the video. A viewer can summon a menu, select chapters, change audio options, or active subtitles seamlessly without ever interrupting the movie being played. Interactive graphics menus offer a new level of interactivity over standard DVD's.

FAQ 4: Is Blu-ray right for my project?

The choice between producing a Blu-ray vs a standard definition DVD is largely dependent on the intended use of the content. Blu-ray offers unmatched image quality and interactive features not available on standard DVD's. To view a Blu-ray however, requires a Blu-ray player and an HD TV. If your content was created in Standard Definition or if your target audience may not own a Blu-ray player, Standard DVD is most likely a more appropriate fit for your project. Also see FAQ: Is Blu-ray more expensive. If you're uncertain whether or not Blu-ray is right for your project - please contact us for more information.

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FAQ 5: Is Blu-ray more expensive?

Yes, Blu-ray discs are more expensive to author and replicate than a Standard DVD. Blu-ray production requires advanced equipment, professional software, and specialized training. See Our Blu-ray Pricing

FAQ 6: Do you offer Blu-ray disc replication?

In addition to certified Blu-ray Disc mastering services, Cine-O-Matic also offers low quantity Blu-ray duplication in house. For high quantity, commercial Blu-ray replication at competitive prices please contact Cine-O-Matic's Blu-ray replication partner - DVDTransfer.com.

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FAQ 7: How would my film look on Blu-ray?

Amazing. Academy 35 mm film is estimated to have roughly twice the resolution of Blu-ray's 1080x1920 HD resolution. Even Super 16 mm film has sufficient clarity to take advantage of Blu-ray Disc's stunning image quality. Contact Cine-O-Matic for the information about bringing your film to Blu-ray.

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