HDR

HDR has made tremendous inroads with videos and photos. And there’s, no doubt, a lot more progress to make. But, for some reason, HDR hasn’t caught on in the gaming world the way it was expected to. On one side, there are people singing praises of HDR for the drastic improvements it brings to movies …

Technology continues to evolve. The phones we used a decade ago were nowhere as powerful and capable as the mini-computer-like smartphones that we rock as daily drivers today. Cameras have long passed the golden era of film. Everything that we shoot now is digital. Not to mention, the modern-day smartphone has rendered the point-and-shoot cameras, …

High Dynamic Range or HDR is a recent feature found in display and video-playing devices to improve video quality. Many manufacturers include this feature in their smart TVs, projectors, and monitors to offer better viewing experiences. Therefore, HDR will enhance both color and vibrancy of motion pictures due to its wide tone range.  There have …

What is a “gimmick”? A gimmick is a physical or non-tangible offering made to invigorate curiosity and increase the desire to experience the particular product without offering anything substantial. Does HDR make people curious about the technology? Yes, it does. Does it make buyers purchase TVs and monitors with an HDR-capable display? Many people consider …

HDR (high dynamic range) technology is not just for video. It blends with still images with equal aplomb. In fact, it works like a charm when you implement it correctly and for the right shots. But is the difference HDR makes to photos as significant as with videos? Does it add actual value to an …

To connect your laptop computer to an external monitor, you’ll need a DisplayPort or HDMI port—the two current audio/video interfaces. You also get a USB-C Thunderbolt port as an interface option if it’s a Mac. With new features such as eARC, HDR, etc., entering the fray, how capable these A/V interfaces are, after all, at …

The High Dynamic Range (HDR) image standard and other versions — like HDR10+ and Dolby Vision — have recently become popular among midrange to high-end HDTVs. HDR offers rich, enhanced, and more detailed imagery than SDR (Standard Dynamic Range), the current standard for cinematic displays.  Compared to 4K, HDR is more visually pleasing. We suspect …

HDR is the latest craze in visually appealing, pristine imagery for your computer devices. But you’ve also heard negative things about it. So, let’s turn it off. But how do I turn off HDR on my monitor? Turning off your HDR settings on your Windows-based monitor is pretty easy. Navigate to settings and toggle the …

A higher dynamic range can raise the quality of an image to an entirely new level. Amazon, for instance, started using the HDR format on its prime movies and shows. Netflix incorporates HDR format in its original shows and films. YouTube and Vudu have not been left behind. HDR has a high resolution which means …

HDR by itself is a pretty confounding standard. And besides its various formats, the display technology’s implementation in different hardware is pretty broken or all over the place too. When it comes to implementing HDR, the panel a device uses must be adequately bright and boast an impressive color profile. But not all devices that …

To bring a truly cinematic experience to homes, a large 4K TV (ideally 65-inch or more) is a great start. But with advancing TV technologies, particularly on the display front, 4K may not be enough to replicate a movie theater experience. You may think we are alluding to 8K. But we aren’t. 8K is just …

If you’re a home theater geek like me, you know that choosing the correct settings for your Displaying device is crucial. You want to get it right so everything looks bright and impressive. Therefore, I will show you how to set brightness and contrast on an HDR display device in this article.  To set the …

HDR is the new TV craze. It’s bright and beautiful. But now that we have it, we’re noticing all kinds of weird issues, like burn-in. Does HDR cause burn-in on your TV?  And, what is burn-in anyway? HDR produces beautiful images by creating incredibly bright images alongside detailed dark shades. But it does so by …

HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface, an audio and video interface for transmitting digital video and audio data. HDMI requires a cable with a connector to transfer digital data from HDMI-capable devices.  Since the dawn of the digital age, modern devices have the HDMI feature to send compressed and uncompressed data. Many people who enjoy …

When talking about electronic displays, a lot of things get discussed. The native resolution is perhaps the most extensively pored-over topic in the display realm. The term “4K” has been the buzzword for quite some time now. But a display is more than just its resolution. For instance, HDR (high-dynamic range) cannot be overlooked, particularly …

HDR is a recent feature many TV and computer manufacturers add to their devices. It is software that improves picture and video quality by balancing out the dynamic range. Therefore, the ratio of light to dark colors of an image will improve to give it a good outlook.  You require an HDR-compatible display device to …

HDR and PC games have had a strained relationship for quite some time now. However, the marriage between gaming consoles and HDR has been pretty happy and smooth-sailing. But because HDR was introduced much after gaming consoles became a thing, not all consoles out on the market support HDR right out of the box.  (Spoiler: …

Game consoles have recently grown as an entertainment source for adults and children alike. One of the leading manufacturers is Sony which produces and updates the PlayStation consoles to meet consumers’ needs. Currently, we have the PlayStation 4 and 5 on the market, offering a wide variety of games and streaming services.  PlayStation 4 has …

Higher Dynamic Range (HDR) offers a wide range of colors. Moreover, it ensures that quality remains high within dark or light areas of the image. Thus consumers prefer devices with the HDR feature because of the clearer display and broader color range.   However, not all devices can support HDR; it requires a device with the …

Sometimes, you might see a beautiful scene outside and take a picture or video using your phone or camera. However, the picture might become dull and not how you expect the image to be. Therefore, you will need to use a software feature in your camera known as HDR. HDR, or High Dynamic Range, is …