Designed
by Raymond Stegeman, the Wayfarer design made its first appearance in 1952.
Since he had procured dozens of patents for Bausch and Lomb, who is the parent
company of Ray Ban, the Wayfarer designer glasses was released as Ray Ban
wayfarer.The designer glasses were a radical departure from the general metallic
frames of that time. According to the design critic Stephen Bayley, the
“distinctive trapezoidal frame spoke a non-verbal language that hinted at
unstable dangerousness, bit one nicely tempered by the sturdy arms which,
according to the advertising, gave the frames a masculine look.” and they took
advantage of the new plastic molding technology and soon became a popular
designer frame.Though Wayfarers enjoyed undisputed leadership in the 1950s and
1960s, sales slowly started to decline for these designer glasses. By the end of
1981, they were on the verge of discontinuation.Ray Ban came up with a brilliant
marketing ploy to reverse the fate of the Wayfarers. In 1982, they signed a
$50,000 – a – year deal with Unique Product Placement of Burbank, California to
place Ray-Bans in movies and television shows. Tom Cruise wore a Wayfarer in the
1983 movie Risky Business and 360,000 pairs were sold in that single year. The
designer glasses also gained popularity among musicians notably Michael Jackson,
Johnny Marr, Elvis Costello, Morrissey and the members of U2. Soon, Ray Ban
started offering Wayfarer in more than 40 models, which is a far cry from the 2
models of 1981. The popularity again started to fade away in the 1990s and in
2001, the Wayfarer underwent a significant redesign with its material of
construction being changed from acetate to a lighter injected plastic.The
increasing use of Wayfarers among the celebrities and its vintage appeal has
brought Wayfarers back to popularity. By the end of 2007, Wayfarers were
available in Original Wayfarer, New Wayfarer and Wayfarer Folding Styles. It has
again become a sought after style and many online stored for prescription and
designer glasses have made sure to keep various models of this frame in their
catalogue.
Pavtube
Mac Ripping Blu-ray App is a powerful blu-ray disc ripping and copying solution
for you to rip,convert,backup protected blu-ray discs and DVD movies. With this
ripping bluray software, you can get entire disc copy with one click. The ‘Disk
Copy’ option helps users to make a successful and full copy of protected blu-ray
movie in shortest time. The entire disc could be back up to your hard drive with
an hour or even less. Now let’s see how to full copy Blu-ray disc to Mac with
one click.Before start please make sure you have a BD drive and the blu-ray disc
is not damaged. Put the disc into blu-ray disc drive. Get trail version of
Pavtube Mac Ripping Blu-ray App. Note that the trial version of blu ray ripper
copies blu-ray and DVD movie for only three times and have Pavtube logo on the
screen. Pavtube Mac Ripping Blu-ray App is available for 49USD. It is free of
charge for lifetime upgrade.Step 1. Import Blu-ray movie to Pavtube Mac ray ban
eyeglasses Ripping Blu-ray App. This BD ripper allows you to import blu-ray
movie from both disc and folder. For Blu-ray Folder, please click ‘BD/DVD
Folder’ and browse to the Blu-ray directory (rather than individual m2ts file).
By default the files are listed in Title Mode, all the chapters are in numerical
sequence for you to check individually. For checking the subordinate chapters of
certain sequence, please click its plus sign. Generally, ‘Title001’ contains the
main movie, and other Titles are commentary, menus, titles and ads.A fast way to
select the main movie is, right-click in file list field and choose ‘Uncheck
All’ in shortcut menu and then check the main movie (longest m2ts file). To
check all the chapters,simply choose ‘Check Titles’.Step 2. Preview the blu-ray
clips and take snapshots Double-click on a file to preview when you would like
to preview it. You can take snapshots when previewing the movie. Simply click
‘Snapshoot’ button. To locate the thumbnails, please click ‘Open folder’ button.
To set image format, location and size of thumbnails, please click ‘Option’
menu.Step 3. Copy,back up the entire blu-ray structure and contents to Mac To
make a quick and full copy of the Blu-ray movie, you can click ‘Disk Copy’
button. In this way all contents of the Blu-ray disc will be copied to your hard
drive, including the menus, titles, ads, etc. Disk Copy aims to help users to
backup the whole contents of a blu-ray disc or standard DVD in the easiest and
fastest way. The backup costs much less time than ripping movie to other format.
With the Blu-ray and DVD structure, you do not have to create new menu when
burning the blu-ray movie to blank blu-ray disc for backup.Step 4. Play m2ts
files on Mac. After the copy completed, you may click ‘Open’ button to locate
the Blu-ray directory. Open BDMV-> STREAM folder and you will find all the
m2ts movie clips. For playing the m2ts files, you may use Mplayer.
The
high definition DVD disk is capable of storing 30GB of information even after
using its both sides and on the other hand the storage ability of blu-ray disk
reaches 50GB (25GB per side). The current CD and the DVD tape format use the red
lazer for reading and recording the information onto the disk. Wavelength of DVD
is 650nm and that of the CD disk format is 780nm. Wavelength has been reduced
further in the new disk technology of blu-ray which was introduced by Philips
and Sony. Wavelength of blu-ray is 405 nanometers. The reason to use blue laser
in the blu-ray format is its shorter wavelength. Blu-ray technology is able to
record large volumes of HD sound and videos as well. Color of the lazer used in
blu-ray technology is somewhat blu-violet with wavelength shorter that red
lazer. The most powerful advantage of the blu-ray disc format in comparison to
the normal red lazer is its capability of recording more data volume keeping the
disk sizes same as the CD and DVD disk size. The picture quality is also clearer
with vividness and sharper colors as well. Spot size required by the blue-lazer
is also smaller. Pickup aperture of blue lazer is 0.85 nanometers. Density of
the blu-ray disk is very high that helps to fit 25GB data on each side of bluray
disc making total storage of 50 GB. Blu-ray technology is the optical storage
format’s new future. The advantages and benefits provided by the blu-ray disk
technology are far beyond that of the DVD format. Blu-ray technology supports
large recording capacity (25GB) on same physical size disk as of the DVD disk.
So it makes it 50GB when data is stored on both blu-ray disks’ sides (as 25GB
for each layer). HD video is supported by the blu-ray technology with the help
of modern encoders. Video (1920 x 1080p) is supported with VC-1, ACV and MPEG2
coding schemes. Higher video quality is enabled by the VC1 and ACV with lower
bit-rate in comparison to the common MPEG2 encoder. The latest audio encoders
are supported by the blu-ray disk technology that includes the DTS, Dolby
True-HD, DTS-HD and Dolby Digital (multi channel). These audio encoders on the
blu-ray disk can be utilized for up to eight audio channels (7.1). Enhanced
interactivity (Java based) along with internet connectivity and common menus
(DVD like) are also supported by the blu-ray disc technology. An open platform
is provided by the blu-ray format for the Java written connected and interactive
applications. It is very much clear that at the end of the high definition DVD
and blu-ray disk format war, the optical disk format’s future is the blu-ray
technology. Games can also be played using the blu-ray disk players and are also
capable of supporting the online simple games because of their enough
horsepower. Blu-ray disk format along with more capacity provides new
interactivity level as well. Blu-ray technology provides easy connectivity to
the internet and helps the users in instant downloading of subtitles and other
common features of movies as well. With blu-ray technology the consumers can
record HD-TV without any deterioration in the quality and can skip right away to
any spot on the blu-ray disk. One program can be recorded while another program
is being watched on the disk.
The
Oscar award of this year is over. Quite a lot good movies come out to our eyes
like Avatar, Star Trek, and Inglorious Bastards. Most of the movie makers
release their newest production on Blu-ray discs, while Blu-ray discs are
relatively expensive and fragile. You might have bought these attractive movies
for collection, but after several times enjoyment, the disc could be damaged
more Ray Ban
3025 or less. How to solve the problem?Now you get more and more portable
media players like iPod, PSP and your computer can play videos in different
formats with the multimedia software. Digitizing your Blu-ray collection is the
best way to protect it from damage. A Blu-ray ripper leaves the choice up to
you. It can help to convert precious Blu-ray discs to other digital formats and
save the video in hard drive to avoid accidentally broken. But now the market is
so large and too many Blu-ray ripping software may dazzling your eyes. All
Blu-ray ripping software have their own characters and it can be such a
difficult task for you to make a choice. So what to look for in a good Blu-ray
ripper?Everyone wants to get the most useful product at the best price. When
Blu-ray ripping software has got a reasonable price, it is not enough. Good
Blu-ray ripping software should fulfill a handful of useful functions such as
both Blu-ray discs and common DVDs including DVD-9 and DVD-5 are supported,
converting in batch, preview movies and snapshot images to help users have a
pleased converting process. It should be user friendly so that a beginner can
get familiar operate it in a short time. And what’s more important is that it
should support large numbers of video formats to satisfy users’ different
demands. Besides good software should have the best after sale service so that
customers can buy this product without worries.Here is a Blu-ray ripping
software that can be the best choice for you.Earthsoft Blu-ray Ripper is one of
the perfect Blu-ray ripping software. It has the clear interface and is very
easy to use for both veterans and beginners. It helps you rip Blu-ray discs and
common DVDs to AVI, MPEG, MP4, FLV, MKV, RM, WMV, 3GP, 3GP2, MOV, SWF etc. You
can choose the suitable formats for your different devices like iPod Nano, iPod
Touch, iPod Classic, iPhone, iPhone 3G, GPhone, Apple TV, PSP, PS3, Xbox and
Xbox 360 etc. Earthsoft Blu-ray Ripper also empowers you to preview the movie
before converting, snapshot your favorite images during the preview for further
use, clip the segment you like from the whole movie, convert files in batch,
etc.You can get superior converted video in amazing speed with Earthsoft Blu-ray
Ripper.If you think it can be your best company to convert your Blu-ray discs,
you can click the link below to learn more information about Earthsoft Blu-ray
Ripper. You can get a free trial version now.
Your
PlayStation 3 is much more than a gaming console. It is also a high definition
Blu-Ray movie player. Because it includes the Blu-Ray features PS3 Blu-Ray
problems can be expected-problems associated with the Blu-Ray function-problems
that are not typical of other gaming systems- problems that can affect both
hardware and software.Display ProblemsOne common PS3 Blu-Ray problem that arises
when trying to play a Blu-Ray disc is an image display that is of considerably
lower resolution than what is normally experienced on your television set, and
may include a flickering image are contrasts that are too sharp. This problem
can be resolved by opening the PlayStation 3's BD/DVD menu. This menu is located
at the far left side of the media bar. It controls how your movies are
displayed. Find the "BD/DVD Video Output Format (HDMI)' option, and set it to
"Automatic." This will enable the PS3 to detect whether you are playing a movie
or a game, and will automatically make adjustments based upon which media is
being played. It is also prudent to go to the Display menu and ensure that the
"Video Output Settings" are set to those compatible with your television set.
Once you've determined which settings give you the best result, keep those
settings as your main output source.Disc Reading ErrorsIf your PS3 systems plays
all of your games and properly displays their high resolution content, but
cannot read any Blu-Ray discs that you attempt to play, it's probably going to
be necessary to take your console to a qualified service center for repairs.
This PS3 Blu-Ray problem is usually a symptom of a damaged Blu-Ray lens or a
damaged disc drive.Load Times Too LongNot all PS3 owners are aware that their
console may access the Internet to download content for the movie that you are
about to play. The only way that you'll become aware of the Internet accessing
is the extended length of time spent in loading the movie, as indicated by the
long loading screen display time. If you should be confronted with a long
loading time, don't fret. Check the Blu Ray disc storage case to see if the
movie has online content. If this is the case, after the initial loading time,
the movie will start up immediately for viewing in the future.Updating PS3
FirmwareAnother reason for many PS3 Blu-Ray problems experienced when playing
Blu-Ray movies is that they do not routinely upgrade their system's firmware.
During one of the PlayStation 3 system's periodic upgrades, version 1.5, a
software bug made it impossible for some PS3 systems to play Blu-Ray movies. The
bug was fixed in later releases, and patches were offered to fix the existing
systems. Unfortunately, those gamers who are not on a constant Internet
connection would not automatically get the upgrades and would not see the
problem Ray Ban
3183 fixed. PlayStation 3 went to version 3.0 during September of 2009. If
you have not yet upgraded to the latest version, you should upgrade through your
console or go the official PlayStation website to download the new firmware.The
Dirty LensAfter a long period of frequent use, another PS3 Blu-Ray problem can
be expected to occur on your PlayStation 3 lens that reads the Blu-Ray discs. It
will undoubtedly become dirty. When the accumulated dirt reaches a critical
state, discs may skip or not be read by the console. If you experience this with
your system while playing either movies or games, it would be wise to have your
PS3 console cleaned. Cleaning sounds simple and straightforward, but don't fool
yourself. Improper handling during the cleaning process can damage the PS3.
Check with PlayStation 3 support before trying to resolve your PS3 Blu-Ray
problems by cleaning the console yourself.
According
to the survey findings by the British video association during December, about
1.5m HD Blu-ray disks were sold in Britain. This quantity of sales is almost 400
percent more than previous period in the year 2007. So the grand total for the
year 2008 was about 3.7m. Blu-ray system uses latest laser technology that gives
better and improved quality of picture and sound as well. The Blu-ray DVD
players are capable of playing the DVD discs but on the other hand the DVD
players do not have the capability of playing the blu-ray disks. Therefore, the
bluray disk player is more advantageous than the traditional Digital versatile
Disk (DVD) player. The blu-ray format is taking over the DVD technology as its
sales are increasing rapidly because of its better quality and output. The sales
of blu-ray are expected to rise to about 17m as the demand for high definition
disks is also increasing. Availability of appropriate storage system and media
is significant aspect of High definition. The major manufacturers are focusing
on the concentrating and emphasizing of the blu-ray standard. There was need for
developing and enhancing the optical disk technology, so blu-ray disk format was
introduced as its next enhanced version. This disk format uses blue-laser whose
wavelength is shorter than the DVD format’s red laser. The blue laser of the
blu-ray format made it possible to store more data volumes in same physical
space that the technology of DVD or CD is unable to do so. Blu-ray disc format
has become important element of future home portable appliances and
entertainment systems. This technology is now considered as universal standard
for media streaming applications, hybrid networking and video distribution. Low
cost recording material of high resolution and numerical high aperture assisted
the blu-ray format to record data of 50GB on dual layered bluray disk. Low cost
trans-coding chips, innovations in drive technology and optics will be needed as
the video standards of multiple high definitions emerge globally. According to a
survey conducted, over 5 million US homes have installed the 1st generation High
definition consumer television displays. Over the next eighteen months, another
9m households are expected to buy the High-definition TV products and within 3
years 30m further customers are likely to purchase them. It is predicted that
the households having 16:9 screen HDTV screen is going to increase by 30
percent. This is not going to stimulate the broadcasting of HDTV, rather the
consumers want the High definition equipment based cinema as well. In February
2002, the Blu-ray disk was first introduced that had large capacity and allowed
playback, recording and rewriting of data (25GB) on 12mm single sided disk. It
uses laser (blue-violet with 405nm of wavelength) for reading the lands and
pits. It is due to this shorter wavelength that the blu-ray is able to record
more than 120 minutes of HD-video and more than 13 hours of SD pictures on
single blu-ray disk. This disc format is backed by PC and consumer electronic
companies which include HP, LG, Mitsubishi, Samsung, Sony, Thomson, TDK, Dell,
Pioneer, Philips, Sharp and Hitachi. These major companies are promoting the
blu-ray disk technology throughout the industries. Its data transfer speed is
also very fast (36 MB/sec), therefore it can record HD-video or HD broadcasts
from DV camera and also maintain the picture’s original quality.
没有评论:
发表评论