I haven’t really bitten on the whole 3D wave yet. Mainly it’s because I find even the best solutions currently available gimmicky in nature and not really all that great. Another issue I have is having to re-buy a ton of already purchased content in a new 3D format. If you happen to fall into the same boat, Power DVD would like to have a word with you.
The latest Power DVD update brings something very interesting — real-time 2D-to-3D conversion. Not only that, users can select the amount of depth created in their converted movies, whether it be a sublte effect or gargantuan those people are 10 miles apart effect, Power DVD’s latest update has you covered. But of course, all this new fangled 3D geekery will cost you. End users can look to spend between $70-100 USD for the Deluxe or Ultra 3D products. And don’t forget, you’ll still need a 3D capable TV and glasses, so there’s still some strings attached.
Is Power DVD’s latest update enough to inch you closer to the 3D mania now that scores of older 2D movies can get an extra dimension added in real-time?
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Ask any tech competent person about DRM and they’ll correctly tell you it’s useless — unless of course you goal is to piss off someone and neuter their experience with legally obtained content. The image that has attached itself to DRM isn’t going away. So, content creators have to get crafty every now and then. (Too bad they can’t put that creativity into creating actual legitimate business models that don’t fuck over consumers…) Meet the latest face in DRM: UltraViolet.
The aim of UltraViolet is to be a digital, cloud-based locker of sorts that will “just work”. The claim to fame is that no matter the destination, whether it be gaming console, smartphone, tv, computer, DVR, etc., UltraViolet will allow playback of your content without hiccup. Though of course, that was the original claim of your standard DRM scheme. And we all know how that played out. Not to mention, a cloud-based account signals to me that an internet connection would be required to authorize/de-authorize devices to play your content. For a fair chunk of users, that wouldn’t be a problem. But alas, not all of us have internet. What are those people going to do? Everyone involved managed to get one thing right though — it’s free.
There’s plenty of big name media partners, physical, and digital retailers jumping on board, so DECE UltraViolet looks like it may stick around for a little while. Let’s just hope it goes better than the last dozen and a half DRM it-always-works schemes. Anyone remotely excited? Or would you rather keep playback across devices in your own hands, manually, and without a needed internet connection? Ya…me too.
Movie buffs and downright digital junkies know the importance of backups. For if one hard drive fails, a backup can mean the difference between endless tears and a simple swap of a drive, and continuing of your life. While media pundits and rights holders continually fight against consumers and deem personal backups as some how illegal, it’s nice knowing that there are still ways to get the job done, and keep your content safe. I’ve used plenty of DVD ripping software in the past, though on my new Windows 7 rig, I haven’t had too much exposure to more updated titles. Thankfully, Digiarty was kind enough to drop a line and offer a review sample of WinX DVD Ripper Platinum. After ripping a solid three dozen movies over the last couple of hours, what do I think? Jump in to find out…
- November 14, 2009 1:35 pm
Will the loopholes and political red tape consumers have to jump through to do something as simple as copying a music video, concert, or online radio playlist for later use is rather infuriating. I mean, all I want to do is listen to some music maybe even watch a movie. Say you want to download a YouTube video. Well, depending on the owner of the video, that may not be possible. But if you simply want to copy it to enjoy on your media player, computer, or other digital device, why shouldn’t you be able to quickly and easily?
That is precisely one area of many where AudialsOne excels and does so exceptionally. I guarantee that if you love all things music, you’ll love AudialsOne. Everything form web radio to online movies to a built in converter can be yours at the click of a button. But there’s so much more to see. So come on in. I promise by the time you’re down you’re going to be literally throwing cash at the screen.
…of course, the chance to get one of three free licenses and a 20% off coupon could influence your decision to keep reading as well…
How about another chuckle on behalf of the entertainment industry and all things nerdy? The sign above is extremely clever and no doubt will turn a few heads/drum up talk about the theater. While torrents may cause some to not go to the theater since they already have the title that they would have gone to go see, I don’t see them being the main cause behind the closing of cinemas across the world. The real reason? Cinema’s aren’t giving people a reason to come there in the first place.
Would I rather torrent an HD movie rip or go to a movie theater and watch it in substandard quality on a massive screen highlighting every little imperfection? Hmmm. That’s a no brainer. More movie theaters adopting HD, 3D, and even more OMNImax…(read: not IMAX) theaters would go a long way in saving this industry. I don’t know about you, but I sure am tired of not having any good/unique theaters in my neck of the woods.
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