Tag: Dolby

To see a movie in the theaters in the most premium way possible, you really have just one of two options: Dolby 3D vs. IMAX 3D. Based on the special branding they both receive on the movie showtime listings, you know they’re different than your average big-screen presentation. However, what are Dolby 3D and IMAX […]

Looking at showtimes for your local theater, you might notice there is more than one type of 3D screening to choose from. Depending on your local chain, you might see both RealD 3D and Dolby 3D options available. To the average moviegoer, this might be something of a head-scratcher. What’s the difference between RealD 3D […]

Looking at the showtimes for the latest blockbuster release in your area, you might be surprised to find a lot more options than you were expecting. Dolby Cinema, IMAX, Dolby 3D, Large Format, RealD 3D… Which one of these is actually supposed to be the best? How can you even tell? Take Dolby Cinema vs. […]

If you’ve been to the movies — or even watched one at home — anytime in the last, oh, 40 years or so, then you’ve no doubt seen the Dolby name before. These days, the company has evolved past the technology that made it famous and moved onto new and improved technologies: Dolby Digital and, […]

Dolby Cinema vs. Standard: 5 Must-Know Facts Dolby Cinema uses Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technology to bring a new dimension to movie viewing. Dolby Vision has a higher native resolution and as much as 500× the color depth as Standard viewings. Dolby Cinema is best used on films shot on a 2.39:1 aspect ratio. […]

Dolby Digital vs. PCM: 5 Must-Know Facts Dolby Digital is a 5.1 surround sound format, while PCM is a 2-channel stereo format. Dolby Digital was developed by Dolby Laboratories in 1976, while PCM was developed by Fraunhofer (formerly known as “Hermann von Helmholtz Institut,” the German name for the Institute of Physics and Technology) in […]

Dolby Atmos vs DTS:X: 5 Must-Know Facts Dolby Atmos requires two to four height channels, while DTS:X keeps height channels optional. DTS:X has a far higher bit rate than Dolby Atmos, raising questions about why the latter is largely preferred over the former. Both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X offer backwards compatibility with their previous generations […]

Dolby Digital vs Dolby Digital Plus: 5 Must-Know Facts Every DVD uses Dolby Digital. What’s more, every HD broadcast in America uses Dolby Digital. Despite what the numbers in their titles would lead you to believe, “5.1” refers to six audio channels while “7.1” refers to eight. Apple devices have support for Dolby Digital Plus […]

Dolby Vision vs. 4K: 5 Must-Know Facts Most modern television sets produced today have 4K capabilities. Dolby Vision is used in homes and theaters with Dolby Cinema technology. The smallest 4K television set is a 32-inch model produced by Samsung. All 4K television sets provide a form of upscaling. Samsung is one of the only […]

There are more options than ever before at the movie theater. Audio-visual aficionados may be fully aware of technologies like 4DX or ScreenX, but for many moviegoers these days, the real choice is between Dolby Cinema and IMAX. These are two of the most popular formats found in major theater chains, and each brings something […]