Dolby has just announce The second generation of its format HDR more successful after more than a decade. And they have not heated their heads to find a name. Dolby Vision 2 promises improvements in the optimization of brightness and the contrast of the image, although it will also be provided with artificial intelligence technologies to automatically optimize the image according to the type of content we see and from where we reproduce it.
What really changes. Dolby Vision 2 introduces what the company call “Content Intelligence”, a set of tools based on AIs that promise to go beyond traditional HDR. The system automatically adjusts the image parameters considering three factors: the content that is reproduced, the lighting conditions of the room and the specific capabilities of the TV.
Goodbye to the scenes too dark. One of the main complaints about HDR content has been its appearance excessively dark in illuminated roomsespecially on mid -range and entrance televisions. The new precision Black promises to solve this problem improving clarity in dark scenes without compromising the artistic intention of the creator. In addition, another of its technologies, Light Sense, combines the detection of ambient light with reference data of the original content to obtain greater precision when the image is optimized.
Softest of movement. Maybe the most controversial novelty is authentic motion, what Dolby Describe as “the first creative movement control tool.” This function allows filmmakers to manage the Scene by Scene Movement Softest, reducing one of the most annoying image defects: “Judder“, which is when a scene is reproduced with small jumps or pulls in the image. They promise to implement this technology without creating the dreaded”soap opera effect“That is criticized in the sector.
Two levels for different pockets. Dolby Vision 2 will arrive in two differentiated versions. Dolby Vision 2 Max will be reserved for premium televisions with additional functions that make the most of the capabilities of these equipment, including the tone mapping bidirectional to exploit the extreme brightness of the most advanced panels. The standard version will reach less complete televisions, with the main improvements of the new image engine. The intention is that over time manufacturers end up adopting this new version, which has the objective of replacing what exists today.
The first to adopt it. Hisense It will be the first brand in marketing televisions with Dolby Vision 2, using the MediaTak Pentonic 800 processor with its Miravision Pro engine. As regards content, for the moment, Canal+ He has committed to support the new format in its catalog of films, series and sports live. Since almost 350 models of brands such as LG, TCL, Sony, Hisense, Xiaomi and many others already support the current version, the adoption is likely to be gradual but extensive.
The key moment. John Couling, senior entertainment vice president of Dolby Laboratories, assures that “we have reached a turning point where television technology has changed dramatically while artists continue to demand even more innovative tools.” Dolby’s commitment to his technology is to facilitate the task to the creators so that its content materializes in the best possible way at home. And he does it by giving more control to both creatives and end users. We have not yet put the glove to technology, but of course we will have to wait to try it first hand to check all these promises.
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