The DC Video (UMD, 2006)

The DC Video
A great start from the first indie UMD company.
by David Galindo
February 6, 2006 -

Trust me when I say this UMD is quite amazing, with an excellent video & audio presentation with a fantastic lineup of bonus features to boot. Silver Platter has really set the standards with their first attempt at UMDs, and that's just incredible.

Oh, and these UMDs are region 0...meaning any PSP can play them, whether it be a Japanese PSP or American PSP. Woo!

Score: 9.5 out of 10

The DC Video is a skateboarding film showcasing a bunch of people I've never heard of doing some fantastic skateboarding around cities and parking lots. That's the summary. Take it or leave it folks...but as a person who has never skateboarded in his life, I can honestly say there's much to be enjoyed here.

Score: 9 out of 10

The movie is in a 4:3 ratio, which means you can zoom in or fill the PSP screen if you so desire. Considering the source material, the DC Video can look amazing at times on the PSP. There's some washed out sunsets hitting the streets and suburbs that looked sharp and gorgeous. The black levels are spot on perfect. This movie looks better then it should, and that's just amazing.

Score: 9 out of 10

The Audio

Well, it seems Silver Platter did their homework before putting out these UMDs, because the volume is very, VERY loud. So loud that you will absolutely not need headphones unless you have to use them. This is probably the loudest I've heard the PSP sound, and that's really saying something. Good thing too, since there aren't any subtitles.

Score: 9.5 out of 10

Extras There are two versions of the DC video: the regular bare-bones version and the deluxe DVD. In a pretty stunning move, Silver Platter chose the deluxe DVD to bring over to the UMD, and we get nearly an hour of bonus features.

Because this is a UMD video presented by DC shoes, we get a lot of commercials from them. Thankfully they're entertaining, starting with the Hoops Commercial (1:01) that is pretty amazing. I have no doubt you'll be showing that commercial to friends when you see it.
Enough of the promo features, how about the real bonus stuff? Exclusive to the UMD...yes, that's right. Exclusive. To. The. UMD. I never thought that day would come...but anyways, the Great Wall Jump (4:00) shows Danny Way making the jump over the Great Wall of China on a sprained ankle. Unbelievable.

IGN's Ratings for The DC Video
Rating Description
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9 The Movie
An outstanding documentary. Entertaining and insightful.
9 The Video
This movie looks better then it should, and that’s just amazing.
9.5 The Audio
This is probably the loudest I’ve heard the PSP sound, and that’s really saying something.
9.5 The Extras
Nearly an hour of bonus features. A fantastic lineup that sets a new standard.
9.5 OVERALL
(out of 10 / not an average)