UK Amazon Prime members can now enjoy HDR video streaming for no extra cost, Amazon has revealed this week. With the rollout of the high dynamic range (HDR) streaming content that is now available within the UK.
Amazon Prime members can now watch Amazon Original Series, Mozart in the Jungle and the pilot of soon-to-launch Red Oaks in HDR with more media soon to be available via the Prime service.
The new HDR media streaming service allows viewers to see greater contrast on the screen with brighter colours, enhanced shadow details and distinct highlights to make images appear more vivid, rich and lifelike. Prime members can start watching Mozart in the Jungle and Red Oaks in HDR through the Amazon Video app on Samsung SUHD TVs from today.
Show-runner Roman Coppola explains :
It’s been a great year for Mozart in the Jungle,Now, having the first season available for fans in an upgraded visual experience is exciting—the enhanced quality makes every scene look even better and we hope it’s something that our viewers really enjoy.
Jay Marine, Vice President Amazon Instant Video EU :
HDR provides a truly stunning visual experience and we’re excited that our original series, Mozart in the Jungle and the pilot episode of Red Oaks are the first titles to be made available in the unmatched picture quality. We can’t wait for Prime members to watch and re-watch these titles, and look forward to adding even more in HDR for all our customers to enjoy this year.
Source: Engadget : Advanced Television
