September saw the unveiling of Dolby Vision 2, a next-gen video technology from Dolby that the company says is made “to meet the evolving opportunities of television experiences today.” While it’s known that Dolby Vision 2 will leverage AI to adapt the viewing experience in real-time, many questions remain regarding Dolby’s upcoming offering.
Earlier this week, FlatPanelsHD had the opportunity to ask the company a series of questions about Dolby Vision 2, inquiring about the differences between the standard and Max versions, questions about hardware compatibility, and clarification regarding the technology’s scheduled timeline:
FlatPanelsHD: What exactly are the differences between Dolby Vision 2 and Dolby Vision 2 Max in terms of features and display requirements?
Dolby: To meet the criteria for Dolby Vision 2 Max, TVs must feature an ambient light sensor, and feature Dolby-approved motion handling, which will typically require a panel refresh rate of at least 120Hz.
FlatPanelsHD: Which TV display technologies are Dolby Vision 2 Max intended for (OLED, QD-OLED, miniLED LCD, RGB LED LCD etc.)?
Dolby: Dolby Vision 2 has no specific display technology requirements apart from the Dolby-approved motion handling.
FlatPanelsHD: Are any of the fundamental parameters changed or upgraded, specifically PQ 10/12-bit, Rec.2020 color, up to 10,000 nits, and dynamic metadata handling?
Dolby: Dolby Vision 2 retains the core parameters of the Dolby Vision platform. The advancement with Dolby Vision 2 occurs both with powerful new tools for content creators to more precisely define their vision across a range of display capabilities, and a new Image Engine for TVs that drive a more authentic and captivating image.
For the full Q&A, including questions about Dolby Vision 2’s many optimization features, visit FlatPanelsHD.com.
