Technically it expands on existing surround sound systems by adding ‘height’ channels, allowing sounds to become 3D objects.
So, if a plane flies overhead you hear it tracking its course ‘up there’ while other sounds on different ‘planes’ still occur.
This allows movie makers to capture sound movement as it goes at the speed of sound from microphone to microphone (phasing sound). Think of Dolby Atmos as 128 microphones spread around, up, over and back from a movie sound stage. This guide is about Dolby Atmos TVs and soundbars – we will add dedicated Dolby Atmos AV receivers later. Audiophiles can stop reading the Dummies guide to Dolby Atmos and DTS now. Chances are that it will be nothing more than a stereo device. So we developed the ‘Dummies Guide to Dolby Atmos and DTS’ to demystify and clarify just what you are getting when you buy a Dolby Atmos TV or a soundbar expecting that it will magically have Dolby Atmos 3D sound.
It is an ongoing process and we will continue to add HDR capability to titles as we receive them from the studio.Why a Dummies guide to Dolby Atmos and DTS? Because 99% of the reviews we read get it wrong and 100% of users are equally confused by the terminology. Our goal is to make all our 4K UHD movies available in both HDR formats. You can also see a list of Vudu UHD movies in the Vudu UHD collection room. If one of the icons is missing or greyed out, the titles does not have the feature or it is not enabled. You also see icons for 4K, HDR, and Dolby Atmos. If a movie is available in Vudu UHD, you’ll see the option to purchase or rent in Vudu UHD on the movie details page. We recommend broadband Internet with a minimum 11 Mbps network connection. What Internet speed do I need to watch Vudu 4K UHD? You can find a maintained list of devices that work with Vudu UHD on the Vudu forums.
Note that if your 4K TV does not have Dolby Vision or HDR10, or if you don’t have a Dolby Atmos system, you still can watch in 4K on an increasing number of approved devices. However, even if you don’t have a 4K TV or Atmos audio system, you still can watch these movies and TV shows in the best quality your devices support.
Vudu UHD offers both types of HDR technology (Dolby Vision and HDR10) so that you can experience the format compatible with your technology.ĭolby Atmos® is audio technology that transports you from the ordinary into the extraordinary with breathtaking, multidimensional sound that fills your room and flows all around you.ĭo I need special equipment to watch Vudu 4K UHD?īecause Vudu 4K UHD is based on the latest technologies, you do need newer devices and equipment to enjoy the full experience. HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and it is breakthrough video technology that drastically improves the viewing experience through improving picture brightness, contrast and color. The increased number of pixels helps create a sharper, more detailed and more lifelike viewing experience.
Vudu 4K UHD is Vudu’s next generation, premium entertainment experience that combines advanced technologies like 4K resolution, High Dynamic Range support (Dolby Vision and HDR10), and Dolby Atmos Audio.ĤK, or 4K Ultra HD, is a video resolution technology that provides a picture with four times as many pixels as 1080p HDX resolution.