Dolby Digital: We`ve Got the Whole World Listening (Region Free)
The Dolby Digital Demo
Certificate: none
Running Time: 0 mins
Retail Price: $15
Release Date:
Content Type: Musical Recording
Synopsis:
This new Dolby DVD, designed for home theater use, contains a history of Dolby, the Dolby Digital story, seven Dolby trailers (Aurora, Rain, City, Train, Canyon, Egypt, and Game), and sample music in multiple formats for comparison. This DVD is non-region-specific and will play on any DVD machine worldwide. Total playing time 60 minutes, 17 seconds.
<span class="bold">Where to Buy</span>
This disc is available internationally direct from Dolby`s <a href="http://www.dolby.com/dstore/">online store</a> for $15 (excludes P&P).
UK residents can obtain this disc by contacting Dawn Hodgson on 01793 842100 at Dolby UK for £9.50 + VAT (excludes P&P).
Special Features:
Introduction to Dolby Laboratories
The Dolby Digital Story
Dolby Aurora Trailer
Dolby Rain Trailer
Dolby City Trailer
Dolby Train Trailer
Dolby Canyon Trailer
Dolby Egypt Trailer
Dolby Game Trailer
Additional Music
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Letterbox 1.85:1
Standard 1.33:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 English
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 English
Your Opinions and Comments
The disc contains five Dolby Digital 5.1 demonstration trailers, one Surround EX trailer (Rain) and a single game trailer.
Also on the musical side are two audio tracks," Allegro" and "San Fernando Valley", both of which are mixed in 5.1 surround.
There are also two rather informative documentaries focusing on Dolby Laboratories and Dolby Digital.
Video:
This DVD was not made for video and it clearly shows it. However, video quality is generally good aside from the fact the disc is presented in the 1.33:1 ratio and NTSC.
Audio:
This disc gives a small glimpse of what Dolby Digital is capable of in the right hands. Sound quality is excellent on all trailers and music tracks, though in my opinion a good quality, well-mixed disc (e.g. Star Wars) can do better.