Dolby Vision 2: Revolutionising HDR Technology

Dolby Laboratories has officially launched Dolby Vision 2, a major advancement in high dynamic range (HDR) picture technology. Hisense has been named the inaugural television brand to incorporate this upgrade into its premium models, while the French media group CANAL+ has also committed to supporting the format across its programming.

Advancements in Dolby Vision 2

Dolby Vision 2 enhances the original Dolby Vision standard, which has been in use for over a decade, and is tailored to take full advantage of modern television technology. According to Dolby, this new iteration brings forth a redesigned image engine along with AI-driven tools referred to as “Content Intelligence”. These innovations aim to automatically optimise picture quality based on both the content viewed and the viewing environment.

New Features of Dolby Vision 2

The features introduced with Dolby Vision 2 include “Precision Black”, which improves clarity in darker scenes; “Light Sense”, which employs ambient light detection alongside reference data to fine-tune visuals; and dedicated optimisations for live sports and gaming. Furthermore, Dolby Vision 2 introduces bi-directional tone mapping to maximise the brightness and colour range of the latest displays, as well as “Authentic Motion”, a tool designed to enhance creator control over motion rendering.

Tiered Offerings: Standard and Max Versions

Dolby Vision 2 will be available in two tiers. The standard version enhances mainstream televisions with its core improvements, while Dolby Vision 2 Max targets high-end displays, adding advanced functions to fully utilise their capabilities.

Hisense and CANAL+ Support

Hisense plans to embed this technology in its upcoming models using MediaTek’s Pentonic 800 chip, which supports Dolby Vision 2. Further availability details will be provided later. Meanwhile, CANAL+ will deliver films, television shows, and live sports in Dolby Vision 2 as part of its continuous effort to elevate its broadcast offerings.

Dolby emphasised that the new standard is designed not only to enhance consumer viewing experiences but also to offer content creators greater flexibility in presenting their work.