Ultra HD 4K Blu-Ray Specs Completed

It’s been almost a decade since high definition home media made its way into actual living rooms.  Apparently we are due another jump however with 4k Blu-Ray.  The final specifications, resolution and such, have been completed for that format.

According to BusinessWire, we can expect the following:

In addition to delivering content in up-to 3840×2160 resolution, the Ultra HD Blu-ray format enables delivery of a significantly expanded color range and allows for the delivery of high dynamic range (HDR) and high frame rate content. Next-generation immersive, object-based sound formats will also be delivered via the Ultra HD Blu-ray specification. Additionally, with the optional digital bridge feature, the specification enhances the value of content ownership by embracing the notion that a content purchase can enable the consumer to view their content across the range of in-home and mobile devices.

The specification also mandates all new Ultra HD Blu-ray players be capable of playing back current Blu-ray Discs, giving consumers access to the vast library of more than 10,000 titles currently available on Blu-ray Disc.

New ULTRA HD Blu-ray discs hold up to 66GB and 100GB of data on dual and triple layer discs respectively.

For those wondering, this affects your favourite movies.  I mean if it was filmed in 35mm, then it can be remastered to 4k.  The resolution of 35mm film is around 1,000 megapixels, with 4k resolution being around 10 megapixels.  So take for example Braveheart remastered in 4k, the mind boggles…