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Blu-ray Options

Creating a Blu-ray show has a few different options because the video
format and HD possibilities change the game a bit. Let’s cover what options
you have available when creating a show on Blu-ray.

Blu-ray Type is similar to DVD Type, in that you choose what kind of Blu-ray
video you want to render for the disc. Unlike DVD, however, you don’t have
to worry about compatibility. You’re mostly selecting what resolution you
want to use. Your options are:
• Blu-ray 1920x1080 Progressive (1080p) is the highest current
standard for HD content. 1080p looks great, showing off the best
your high megapixel images can offer. When you think of ‘HD’
you’re usually thinking of this.
• Blu-ray 1920x1080 Interlaced (1080i) is similar to 1080p, but the
“interlaced” description means that not every line of video is
rendered. Interlaced video leaves a gap every other line to reduce
the amount of video data that is sent. This will look slightly
inferior to 1080p.
• Blu-ray 1280x720 Progressive (720p) is another HD standard,
which still looks great and is progressively rendered, meaning that
all of the lines are created in full.

• Blu-ray 720x576 Interlaced (576i) is a DVD-like resolution that is
not considered HD at all. This resolution is the PAL equivalent of
DVD.

• Blu-ray 720x480 Interlaced (480i) is the same resolution as DVD,
but at double the framerate. This results in a DVD-like video, but
that has much smoother playback.

Video Settings is where can adjust the Framerate options for certain Blu-
ray Types, as well as the playback Quality options. By default, these
settings are set to match the typical quality you would get when purchasing
a Blu-ray movie from the store (Framerate: 24 fps, High Quality (25mbps).