Blu-ray Media And Covers

High Definition is slowly taking the world by storm. When consumers were first introduced to the mind blowing visuals of HD, they were simply amazed. Blu-ray is leading this new innovations with its ability to read HD video. Of course the Blu-ray Associations faced its challenges, having to compete with HD-DVD which also provided the ability to read HD media. After a long race to the finish, HD-DVD developers, Toshiba had no choice but to back out after Blu-ray gained higher levels of support.

Blu-ray discs store much more than regular DVDs and this allows the media to carry high definition video. Blu-Ray technology enables the full support of 720p, 1080i and 1080p High Definition videos. Blu-ray discs are perfect for storing high quality audio tracks and delivering 7,1 sound. Using Blu-Ray technology also makes it possible for 7.1 channel audio mastering with lossless DTS HD and Dolby True HD audio formats.

When videos and audios are in High Definition (HD) formats, they have increased clarity and fidelity. High Definition produces such a beautiful picture that it feels like watching a movie in a cinema. The increased fidelity of the sound when played in a 5.1 surround sound system makes watching movies at home more pleasurable. As a result many inidividuals are slowing changing over to Blu-ray. This is a fact made evident by a February 1, 2008 article that shows that Blu-Ray movie titles hold an 80 percent market share for the month of January.

Compared to DVD the selection of movies is low, however you can expect the number of titles available to rise dramatically over the new few years. Warner, along with other movie studios have announced that high definition movies will only be released to the Blu-ray format from May 2008.

Blu-Ray movie titles are more popular than its competition, the HD DVD (High-Definition DVD) as shown by 80 percent of HD movie buyers. The popularity of BD movies may be attributed to the increased clarity of the movies and may also be attributed to the Blu-Ray cover arts that are included when you buy these BD titles.

Blu-Ray covers are the cover art that represents the movie being purchased. The artwork that is found on a Blu-ray case is in many cases responsible for attracting a buyer. Blu-Ray covers usually have the movie title in the front with a cover art that is related to the movie. The front images may also have many screens from the actual movie to preview what the film is about. The front cover is designed for the purpose of attracting a potential buyer and making that buyer want to watch the movie. The rear of a Bly-ray cover presents the synopsis, credits, special features, screen captures and much everything else which is found on a regular DVD cover. Blu-ray technology has captured the market and wowed many with its ability to deliver High Definition visuals.