[vlc] Blu Ray

[viral at allaboutif.com]

> I've been lurking awhile, however the possibility of Hi definition
> interests
> me.
>
> I understand that the specs of the Blu-ray encryption are closed, but I
> don't think that the organization of the files and the video coding (as
> opposed to security) methods are.
>
> I don't know for sure, and I may be well wrong here, but if I was to
> generate my own hi def content, and somehow burned it on to Blu-ray
> (unencrypted) then the only option that is open to playing the content is
> via a proprietary blu-ray application.
>
> Basically, are there open specs for encoding, decoding and trasncoding hi
> definition content, that are distinct from the encryption?
>
> Since Blu-ray burners are coming out, could VLC be used for 'home' Blu-ray
> as opposed to purely commercial content?
>
> John


I don't have answer for your question but, I suggest you to visit
following link,
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats/BluRayAndHDDVD

Regards,
Viral

>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: vlc-bounces at videolan.org [mailto:vlc-bounces at videolan.org] On
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>> Of Viral Sachde
>> Sent: Wednesday, 18 June 2008 8:03 p.m.
>> To: Mailing list for VLC media player users
>> Subject: Re: [vlc] Blu Ray
>>
>> Robert Merrill wrote:
>> > Any plans to add Blu Ray support to VLN?
>> > I have a new Blu Ray Drive in my Mac Pro with no software to play disc
>> > that I burn.
>> >
>> >
>> Blu-Ray specs are closed src. Very likely you will get player software
>> with drive or you will require to buy some player sw.
>>
>> > Bob
>> >
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