[QuadList] DVD vs Blu-Ray

[Robert McCormick]

Sometimes the NTSC label simple means 30 fps, and PAL 25fps

Robert
 RMC Media Partnership

On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 5:24 PM, Steve White <Steve.White at 800callnow.com>wrote:

>
>
> Fred & Tony,
>
> Thank you for your replies.  Both are helpful.
>
> I did not have VLC.  Just downloaded it from cnet.  VLC reports:
>
> Codec: MPEG-1/2 Video (mpgv)
> Resolution: 720x480
> Decoded format: Planar 4:2:0 YUV
>
> Which leaves just one question.  Is it technically correct to label this
> as an NTSC DVD, or should it be labeled something else?
>
> Warm regards,
> Steve
>
>
>
> On 12/23/13 12:07 PM, Fred Kovach wrote:
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> Hi Steve,
>
> It prob is 480i anamorphic.  Many bluray players will play whatever is in
> them at 1080p. Anamorphic refers to a 16:9 being squeezed into a 4:3
> picture, which is then stretched out to the full 16:9 screen on the
> monitor.
>
> That being said, TQ's advice to use VLC is your best between to find out
> what format it's in.
>
> Take care,
> Fred
>
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> On Dec 23, 2013, at 10:53 AM, "Steve White" <Steve.White at 800CallNow.com>
> wrote:
>
>  Thanks for the opportunity to ask, can someone help me get a better
> grasp of DVD vs Blu-Ray formats?
>
> I recently received a video disc labeled as an NTSC DVD of the Garth
> Brooks "Blame It All On My Roots" performance in Las Vegas.  Playback on my
> Blu-Ray deck displays as full screen on a new Panasonic plasma screen
> capable of 1080p without obvious aspect ratio distortions.
>
> Garth's performance is incredible; lighting, camera work, audio, direction
> all are great.  Apparently, there is currently no Blu-Ray disc available.
>
> - Is it technically correct to label the DVD as NTSC when the image
> displayed is 16:9?
>
> - What's the likely resolution/format?  Any suggestions on how I could
> have confirmed that without asking you?
>
> Many thanks,
> Steve
>
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