Dragon Ball Z Season Two (DVD)

Dragon Ball Z Season Two (DVD)
Release Date	22 May 2007
Catalog Number	FN-02244
Contents
Primary Content	Dragon Ball Z Episode 40-; Dragon Ball Z Episode 74
Primary Aspect Ratio	16:9
Disc Information
Region Coding	1, 2, 4
Country	United States
Company	Funimation
Authoring	FUNimation® Productions, Ltd.
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"Dragon Ball Z Season Two" is Funimation's second "season"-based DVD box set (of nine total), presenting Dragon Ball Z television episodes 40-74 in a standard-definition (480p), cropped, widescreen, "digitally remastered" format, originally released 22 May 2007 in North America. These "season" sets are both colloquially known and internally at Funimation referred to as the "Orange Bricks."^[1]

General Overview

Each orange brick features episodes of Dragon Ball Z with branching video tracks depending on the language selected:

With English voices selected: an altered English-only episode title card is displayed; openings are creditless; each episode's ending has English reversion credits unique to each episode's production.
With Japanese voices selected: the original Japanese episode title card is displayed; openings are creditless; each episode's ending has credits that are all actually those ripped from the first episode).

The opening theme uses its second animation version (of four total), while the ending theme uses its first animation version (of two total). Funimation-specific credits are featured on the English video track's ending animation. All eyecatches are presented in their correct location mid-episode. No "next episode previews" are provided. The English audio (with original soundtrack) is selected by default.

Opening: "CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA" (v.2)
Ending: "Come Out, Incredible ZENKAI Power!"
Eyecatch: (Goku and Gohan) (v.1)

Though the series is historically divided into "story arcs" in Japan, this release marks Funimation's first branding of arbitrary "seasons" for a home video release, the delineations of which do not correspond to their own actual broadcast seasons from either syndication or cable broadcasts.

Previous to this release, episodes 40 through 67 of Dragon Ball Z were not available subtitled in North America (Region 1), having only been available heavily edited on VHS and DVD featuring the Canadian ("Ocean Studios") voice cast. The "Ultimate Uncut Edition" DVD line was planned to cover the first 67 episodes with Funimation's new in-house redub, but was cancelled after Volume 9, in favor of these new "season" releases; the content of the "Ultimate Uncut" episodes did, however, air in their entirety on Cartoon Network and Toonami's "Adult Swim" block.

From Episode 68 and forward, the "U.S. Broadcast Audio" uses the Faulconer Productions score and reverts the dub track to a reimagining of the 1999 Broadcast version (featured on the first run of home releases in North America). There are many differences between this version and FUNimation's original broadcast audio; most notably for featuring re-written lines of dialogue and vocal re-reads for prominent characters.

Summary

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All discs have the same art.

This plot summary is given on the DVD cover:

Includes the Complete NAMEK & CAPTAIN GINYU SAGAS
Having suffered heavy losses in the battle with Saiyans, and with Goku still recovering from his injuries, the remaining Z-Fighters must embark on a perilous journey to Planet Namek in search of the Namekian Dragon Balls. Unbeknownst to them, however, a powerful new enemy has set his sights on the same prize—the ruthless tyrant Frieza!

Beset on all sides by danger, Gohan, Krillin, and Bulma must fight for their lives as they struggle to keep the Dragon Balls from falling into evil hands. Meanwhile, Goku races against time to join his friends in their quest, but waiting for him on Planet Namek is an army of the most powerful villains the universe has ever known, led by Frieza's most elite fighting unit—the unstoppable Ginyu Force!

Dragon Balls: Namekian vs. Earth
There are seven magical Dragon Balls, each containing between one and seven stars and a glow that emanates when they are near other Dragon Balls. When the seven Earth Dragon Balls are gather together, the Eternal Dragon, Shenron, is summoned to grant one wish.
The Earth's Dragon Balls were created by Kami. While extremely powerful, they do have some limits. They cannot grant a wish greater than the power of their creator, they will not grant the same wish twice, and they will lose their power when their creator dies.
It is rumored that the original Dragon Balls are on Namek and the Namekian balls may be even more powerful than the Dragon Balls on Earth. When the Earth's Dragon Balls lose their powers, Vegeta and the allies (Bulma, Krillin and Gohan) rush to Namek to see if these Dragon Balls exist. Vegeta wants eternal life and the allies want to revive their friends.
There are differences between the Namekian and Earth Dragon Balls. Dragon Balls of Namekian origins were created by Guru, are larger and can grant three wishes instead of one. The Namekian Dragon Balls can bring more than one person back to life, as long as they died by unnatural causes. Also, very important, even after gathering the Dragon Balls on Namek, one must know how to summon Namek's Eternal Dragon, Porunga.

Disc 1 (Episodes 40-45)

Episode	Title	Summary
040	Held Captive	Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin have been taken captive by an army of children! These young soldiers believe that Gohan and his friends are allies of Frieza, the evil warlord who destroyed their home planet. Now, with time running out, the Z-gang must find a way to convince the kids of their innocence.
041	Friends or Foes?	Bulma, Gohan and Krillin make a rough landing on what they believe to be Planet Namek, but when their ship falls off a cliff, it seems their journey will come to an untimely end. Luckily for our heores, two kind Namekians appear in the nice of time and pull them to safety. Offering to help them in the quest, the Namekian named Raiti leads the gang on a search for the Dragon Balls.
042	The Search Continues	On Planet Namek, Gohan, Krillin, and Bulma continue their search for the Dragon Balls with the help of their new friend Zaacro. Standing between them and their goal, however, is one mean giant! Meanwhile, back on Earth, Goku has escaped from the hospital to begin training for his upcoming re-match with Vegeta.
043	A Friendly Surprise	As Bulma, Krillin, and Gohan close in on the last of the Dragon Balls, they uncover a shocking secret about their Namekian friends. And while Goku works to build up his strength back on Earth, far across the galaxy, Vegeta has begun making plans of his own. The Saiyan prince's sights are set on one thing — revenge.
044	Brood of Evil	Bulma, Krillin, and Goahn finally complete their journey to Planet Namek and begin their search for the Dragon Balls. Unfortunately, the gang soon discovers that they aren't the only ones seeking the magical orbs — Vegeta has also come to Namek!
045	Frieza Strikes!	The hunt for the Dragon Balls takes a turn for the worse when Krillin, Gohan, and Bulma see Vegeta's space pod land on Planet Namek. But little do our heroes realize, Vegeta is the least of their problems. An evil force of epic proportions has also come to Namek in search of the Dragon Balls — the tyrant Frieza!

Disc 2 (Episodes 46-51)

Episode	Title	Summary
046	Defying Orders	With the odds rapidly mounting against them on Planet Namek, Krillin and Gohan will need some serious help if they hope to recover the Dragon Balls from Frieza and his henchmen. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Goku is still recovering at the hospital. And though he has doctor's orders to stay in bed — he won't let that stop him from going to Namek!
047	Namek's Defense	Krillin and Gohan get their first real glimpse of Frieza's cruelty as the villain unleashes his evil henchmen upon an unsuspecting Namek village. Frieza wants the fifth Dragon Ball, and he is prepared to learn its location by any means necessary — but the Namekians won't give it up without a fight!
048	The Hunted	Unable to stand by and watch the torture any longer, Gohan leaps out of hiding to rescue a Namekian boy from the clutches of Frieza's evil henchmen. Now Gohan and Krillin have an even bigger problem on their hands — Dodoria is chasing them, and he won't stop until he has his revenge!
049	The Prince Fights Back	Dodoria continues to hunt for Krillin and Gohan in the Namekian wilderness. His search, however, brings him face to face with an unexpected for — Vegeta! The Saiyan prince has a score to settle with Dodoria, and the time for the final showdown between these two powerful villains has come.
050	Unexpected Problem	Goku's journey to Namek takes an unexpected detour when his spaceship is knocked off course by an asteroid! Goku has to act fast to fix the ship and put it back on track — because he's headed straight for the fiery heart of a star!
051	Vegeta Has a Ball	With his new ability to sense energy without a scouter, Vegeta quickly tracks down a Namekian village and unleashes a terrifying display of power. Unable to resist the Saiyan's might, the Namekians have no choice but to surrender their Dragon Ball. Now, there is only one Dragon Ball left to find, and Dende knows who has it - the Eldest Namekian!

Disc 3 (Episodes 52-57)

Episode	Title	Summary
052	The Past and Future	Flying through space on his way to Namek, Goku receives some happy news — his friends have all made it to King Kai's planet! The celebration is cut short, however, when King Kai learns that Goku is rushing to face the ruthless Frieza. Meanwhile, more trouble is brewing on PLanet Namek. The battle between Vegeta and Zarbon has begun!
053	Zarbon's Surprise	Vegeta's confrontation with Zarbon heats up as Zarbon reveals his true power — the ability to transform into a gigantic, monstrous beast! With his increased size and strength, Zarbon quickly turns the tide of the battle, and it looks like it might be lights out for the Saiyan Prince... permanently!
054	Guru's Gift	When Krillin and Dende speak to Guru, the Eldest Namekian, Krillin gets a double surprise! Not only does he receive a Dragon Ball, but Guru awakens the sleeping powers within him! Will Krillin's incredible new strengh be enough to win the race for the Dragon Balls?
055	Piccolo vs. Everyone	Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu undergo King Kai's rigorous training program. But their workout gets really intense when Piccolo challenges them all to a three-on-one bout! Meanwhile, on Planet Namek, Frieza's henchmen work to revive Vegeta in order to obtain the whereabouts of the missing Dragon Ball. But is the Saiyan Prince too far gone to recover?
056	Zarbon's Mission	Vegeta makes a daring escape from the clutches of Frieza, stealing the Dragon Balls in the process, Frieza gives Zarbon an ultimatum — find Vegeta in one hour's time, or suffer the consequences. Meanwhile, Goku's journey through space grows perilous as his ship is caught in a powerful magnetic storm!
057	Gohan, the Hunted	Krillin has only just returned from his meeting with Guru when his is joined by a pair of unwelcome visitors — Vegeta and Zarbon have descended upon the camp, hot on the trail of Krillin's Dragon Ball! Meanwhile, Gohan searches the ruins of a nearby Namekian village, where he discovers the seventh and final Dragon Ball...

Disc 4 (Episodes 58-63)

Episode	Title	Summary
058	Unknown Enemies	The Ginyu Force, Frieza's most elite fighting unit, has been dispatched to Planet Namek to help in the search for the Dragon Balls. Unaware of the coming threat, Krillin and Gohan have their hands full as they struggle to keep the seventh Dragon Ball from falling into Vegeta's clutches.
059	Destination: Guru	While Krillin and Gohan fly off to see Guru, they leave the seventh Dragon Ball with Bulma at their hidden camp. But when the Dragon Ball mysteriously disappears, Bulma must embark on a daring underwater adventure to get it back!
060	Bulma's Big Day	Bulma finds herself in deep trouble, as she is taken hostage by two of Frieza's evil henchmen. Now, she must lead them on an underwater quest for the Dragon Balls. And without Gohan and Krillin to save her, she'll have to find a way to outsmart her captors — or wind up sleeping with the fishes!
061	Hidden Power	Krillin and Gohan complete their journey to Guru's house, but little do they know, Vegeta is hot on their trail! Can Guru unlock Gohan's hidden powers in time to hold off the rampaging Saiyan's wrath? And even if he can, are any of them prepared to face the power of the Ginyu Force?
062	New Ally, New Problem	The Ginyu Force has arrived on Planet Namek! Now, Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan must form an uneasy alliance as they stand face to face with five of the fiercest warriors in the universe! Can they prevent Captain Ginyu and his men from taking the Dragon Balls back to Frieza?
063	Guldo's Mind Binds	The battle with the Ginyu Force begins, as Gohan and Krillin launch a barrage of explosive energy blasts at Guldo! But they soon discover there is more to Guldo than meets the eye, when he traps them with his "Mind Bind" technique! Krillin and Gohan are rendered helpless by Guldo's power, and this time, there is no one to save them! ...Or is there?

Disc 5 (Episodes 64-69)

Episode	Title	Summary
064	Recoome Unleashed	Though the battle with Guldo is over, for Krillin and Gohan, the real nightmare is only just beginning! Recoome, the most massive member of the Ginyu Force, steps up to fight! And when even the mighty Vegeta's attacks have no effect on this monstrous foe, it seems our heroes' adventures on Namek have finally come to an end!
065	Let the Battle Begin	When Krillin and Vegeta [sic] both knocked out of commission by the terrible Recoome, only Gohan remains to carry on the fight! The young Saiyan will have to summon every ounce of his strength and courage in order to face this powerful foe. The only question is — will it be enough?
066	Goku's New Power	Goku has arrived on Planet Namek, and without a second to lose! Gohan and Krillin are hanging by a thread, held at the mercy of the Ginyu Force! Has Goku's training in 100-times gravity prepared him to face these powerful foes?
067	A Legend Revealed	Goku has come to the aid of this family and friends against the mighty Ginyu Force! As Vegeta, Krillin, Gohan look on, Goku easily deflects the attacks of Jeice and Burter, two of the Force's fiercist warriors. Are these defenses merely a bluff to intimidate his opponents, or has Goku become what Vegeta thought was only a legend — a Super Saiyan?
068	Ginyu Assault	When Goku's strength and speed prove too much for Burter and Jeice to handle on their own, Jeice makes a hasty retreat in search of reinforcements. Now, the real test for Goku and his newly acquired powers is about to begin, as Captain Ginyu, the leader of the Ginyu Force, steps into the field of battle!
069	Incredible Force!	As the battle between Goku and Captain Ginyu rages on, Gohan and Krillin seize the opportunity to steal the unguarded Dragon Balls away from Frieza's ship. It's a race against time — now that Frieza has learned the whereabouts of the Eldest Namek, our heroes must recover the Dragon Balls and find a way to use them before it's too late!

Disc 6 (Episodes 70-74 and Extras)

Episode	Title	Summary
070	Frieza Approaches	Goku continues to dazzle Captain Ginyu with his amazing new poers, but the Captain still has a few tricks up his sleeve to even the odds! Meanwhile, Frieza has arrived at the home of the Eldest Namek. Now, the brave Namekian warrior Nail must fight a desperate battle to keep the evil tyrant from learning the secret of the Dragon Balls!
071	Goku is Ginyu & Ginyu is Goku	In a desperate attempt to save his beloved Elder, the Namekian warrior Nail fights a hopeless battle against the ruthless Frieza. Meanwhile, finding himself no match for Goku's superior abilities, Captain Ginyu must resort to his ultimate attack — the Body Switch Technique!
072	Calling the Eternal Dragon	Armed with the Dragon Radar, Gohan and Krillin successfully recover the seven Dragon Balls from their hiding place. But before they can summon the Eternal Dragon to make their wish, they are confronted by a powerful new enemy — Goku?!
073	Gohan—Defeat your Dad! [sic]	Having taken control of Goku's body, Captain Ginyu turns his attention to Gohan and Krillin! And with Goku out of commission, trapped in the Captain's broken body, it's up to Gohan to stop the rampaging Ginyu!
074	Captain Ginyu... The Frog	As the bout between Captain Ginyu and Vegeta heats up, Goku summons the last of his strength and tricks the Captain into reversing the Body Switch Technique. Now, having defused the threat of the Ginyu Force, Goku, Krillin, and Gohan must form an uneasy alliance with Vegeta as they prepare for the coming battle with Frieza...

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The English dub audio is mixed in 5.1 surround sound while the Japanese audio is mono (redundant stereo). Additionally, a stereo "U.S. Broadcast Version" audio track with the replacement score featured in the Ultimate Uncut Edition is available for episodes 40 - 67. From Episode 68 and forward, the Falconer Productions score is re-inserted back into the mix. Differences between this track and Funimation's first dub adaptation include re-written lines of dialogue, vocal re-reads for prominent characters, and removed/missing vocal effects.

Audio
1. English 5.1, with original soundtrack (default)
2. English Stereo, with replaced soundtrack
3. Japanese Mono
Subtitles
1. On
2. Off (default)

When subtitles are "on", the subtitle track is the direct translation of the Japanese dialogue by Steven J Simmons; this can be selected regardless of the audio selection. When subtitles are "off", there is still an active subtitle track with translations of Japanese writing that does not appear in the spoken dialogue like signs, symbols, etc. This is intended to accompany the English dub.

Booklet

In 2011, Funimation discontinued the inclusion of printed booklets within their Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT DVD season sets; PDFs were subsequently made available on official Funimation websites.^[2]

Character Profiles

The booklet's profiles are included below exactly as they were written. The profiles were originally accompanied by character art.

Hero Profiles

After the battle with Vegeta, many Z Fighters have fallen and the Earth Dragon Balls have disappeared. Gohan, Bulma and Krillin head to Planet Namek in hopes that the Namekian Dragon Balls can bring their friends back!

Gohan

Named after his adoptive grandfather, Gohan is Goku and Chi-Chi's eldest son. He is idealistic, good, and pure like his father. With Goku's departure to the next dimension and the imminent arrival of the Saiyans, Gohan is key to the survival of Earth. Thus Piccolo, a former enemy of his father, trains Gohan for the upcoming battle. Although initially a wimp, Gohan's training in the wilderness and subsequent fighting make him both brave and loyal.

Bulma

In Dragon Ball, Bulma was a mixed up teenager with blue hair and a personality quirk that wouldn't allow her to shut up for a second. Now, she's blossomed into a mixed woman with that same personality quirk. She is a mechanical genius who can operate and fix anything. For instance, she discovers and enhances the capabilities of the Saiyan Scouter. Her father is Dr. Brief, of the famous Capsule Corporation.

Krillin

As a young boy, Krillin studied martial arts with Goku under Master Roshi. Originally, he and Goku were fierce rivals, but now they are best friends. A short, bald warrior, loyal Krillin provides comic relief in tense situations as he tries to keep up with Goku and some of the other more powerful warriors. A good fighter on his own accord, he's always there to help Goku. He can and has saved his friend's life more than once. Goku constantly encourages Krillin to have confidence as he learns to be a remarkable fighter.

Goku

Goku is the hero of Dragon Ball Z, the most powerful warrior on Earth. When the Saiyans arrive, Goku learns the mysterious secret of his own past: he is a Saiyan formerly named Kakarot. Goku was sent to Earth as a baby to destroy the planet, but a head injury as a child scrambled Goku's programming. Instead of growing up to become a destructive super-warrior, he became innocent and pure of heart, fighting for good. The battle with Vegeta has just ended leaving Goku pretty banged up. He stays behind to recover when Bulma, Krillin and Gohan head to Namek in search of the Dragon Balls. But he can't stay away for long!

Enemy Profiles

Frieza

Frieza is the most powerful and evil being in the Universe with no rival being even close to his strength! Upon learning about the legendary Namekian Dragon Balls, Frieza is consumed with a desire to obtain them to summon the Eternal Dragon and gain his wish for immortality. Then he can rule the entire universe, unrivaled, forever.
His ruthlessness is well known. Understanding the capability of the Saiyans as fighters and their uncanny ability to gain strength after recovering from injuries, Frieza knows this race might one day challenge his own preeminence. He destroys their planet and only a handful of Saiyans who happened to be away at the time survived. In his search for the Dragon Balls on Namek, Frieza ruthlessly and predictably eliminates all who get in his way. The very mention of his name strikes dread and fear in the hearts of all who have heard of him, prompting King Kai to warn Goku not to even think about battling with Frieza.
No evil being is complete without his group of allies. Zarbon and Dodoria are Frieza's two evil right hand men. They carry out his requests promptly, efficiently and without question. They know Frieza's character too well. Frieza also has an elite fighting force known throughout the universe as The Ginyu Force. Individually, they are all stronger than any warrior on Earth, including Goku. Together, they combine to be unbeatable.

Zarbon

Zarbon is one of Frieza's right hand men. He is a very handsome green haired fighter, who even catches the eye of Bulma, despite the fact that he's one of the bad guys. Zarbon cannot keep up the flawless appearance forever though, as he has to transform into a huge repitilian-like creature to fight Vegeta.

Dodoria

One of Frieza's top two henchmen, Dodoria is a large, pink alien with spikes on his head. While chasing Gohan on Namek, he runs into Vegeta!

Vegeta

Vegeta is a powerful Saiyan prince who comes to Earth in hopes of gaining immortality. Things don't go as planned, and he leaves Earth defeated and and [sic] crushed. While recovering on one of Frieza's planets, Vegeta learns of Frieza's trip to Namek to find the Dragon Balls. Vegeta is furious about the possible consequences and rushes to Namek to find the Dragon Balls first, openly declaring himself an enemy of Frieza.

Ginyu Force

Evil and mighty, the Ginyu Force is hailed as the most powerful team in the universe. It is composed of give members, each one very powerful and possessing unique attacks and fighting advantages. When Dodoria and Zarbon are unable to eliminate the allies and collect the seven Namekian Dragon Balls, Frieza summons the Ginyu Force. Between battles, they enjoy such goofy past times as watching soap operas, playing "rock, paper, scissors" to decide who will fight who, and making bets over chocolate nut bars, their favorite food.

Captain Ginyu

Captain Ginyu, with purple skin and black horns, is the strongest of the team, and its leader. He has the powerful ability to switch bodies with his opponents. He switches bodies with Goku, giving Captain Ginyu the advantage of fighting with Goku's powerful body and also of confusing the team of good guys. This capability leads to his ultimate demise as he accidentally and forever changes bodies with a frog.
Speical Ability: Body Switch

Burter

Burter is a giant, blue creature who believes he is the one of the fastest beings alive.
Speical Ability: Purple Spiral Flash Attack

Recoome

A sadistic, large brute with red hair, Recoome possesses incredible strength, but is slow in speed.
Speical Ability: Recoome Boom Breath Blast, Eraser Gun

Jeice

Jeice has an orange face and huge white hair. He is neither super fast nor super powerful. Instead, Jeice is a more balanced combination of strength and speed, which makes him very dangerous.
Speical Ability: Purple Spiral Flash Attack, Fire Crusher Ball Attack

Guldo

Guldo is a short, pudgy, four-eyed creature. He makes up for his lack of strength with his ability to manipulate space and time. Able to read minds, control objects and stop time, Guldo can easily conquer a much stronger foe.
Speical Ability: Time Freeze, Mind Bind

Namek

The people of Namek are an interesting, peaceful race. Their hierarchy is based on villages, each governed by Elders - governed overall by the Eldest. The villages each contain one Dragon Ball which is guarded by the elder of that village, who would rather die than turn the Dragon Ball over to an evil force.
The Namekians are, as best as can be described, a combination of reptile and insect: green and able to regenerate limbs. They are born into one station or function in life which they do their best to fulfill. They are all unisex and one warrior can be absorbed into another.
Piccolo and Kami are from the Planet Namek, but now live on Earth. Not aware of their heritage, Kami instinctively creates Dragon Balls similar to the ones on Namek. Kami exhibits the same peace-loving characteristics of most Namekians, and Piccolo demonstrates the regenerative capabilities.
Their race, unfortunately, is threatened with extinction as Frieza and Vegeta ruthlessly pursue the Namekian Dragon Balls and immortality.

Guru

The wise, peace-loving, selfless Guru is the eldest of all Namekians and father to all of his kind. Namekians are unisexual and are hatched from eggs. Guru is the creator of the Namekian Dragon Balls and when he passes away, the power of the Dragon Balls will also pass away. Using his powers, Guru brings out secret abilities within Krillin and Gohan. He also bestows on Dende a powerful healing ability.

Dende

The lone survivor of his village on the Planet Namek, Dende was rescued by Krillin and Gohan. Unlike Piccolo and other Namekian warriors, Dende does no possess strong fighting abilities, but he does have another crucial capability: the power to heal.

Nail

Possessing great strength, Nail is a Namekian warrior who guards the elder Guru and ensures his safety. His appearance is similar to Piccolo's. Nail has the power to regenerate limbs and can fuse with another of the Namekian race.

Tidbits

About The Transfer

This DVD box originally included a booklet. On the back side, a summary of Funimation's questionable methods of remastering the footage is provided. This summary is included below exactly as it was written. Funimation no longer includes the booklets with new printings.

To accomplish the Dragon Ball Z remaster process, FUNimation worked with Video Post & Transfer, a Dallas-based post-production house. The original Japanese film masters were transferred via an industry-standard Spirit DataCine, passing through a Digital Vision DVNR1000 to remove film grain, and then receiving a further round of processing using a Teranex VC600 video computer. These digital noise-reduction units each helped to remove thousands of instances of dirt, scratches, and debris.

The cleaned footage signal was then run through a da Vinci 2K Plus color system to ensure that the colors were true to the original film prints. The da Vinci 2K Plus is an industry standard system used for color correction in feature films and broadcast, and was primarily used in this instance to set the levels of the whites and blacks in the film in order to present the colors in a manner faithful to the original prints.

The final media for transfer was Sony's HDCAM, a fully high-definition digital tape. The film was laid to tape at 1080p HD at 24 frames per second. The frame-rate is important to note, as it allowed the film, which was originally created at 24 frames per second, to be transferred to tape frame by frame. This frame-rate prevented any unnecessary data from being added to the final video, and preserves the film masters at the highest quality possible.

Credits

DVD Producer: Clarine Harp
Japanese Translations: Steve Simmons
Menu Design: Michelle Alexander
Menu Audio: Matt Chaney
DVD Editor: Jeremy Jimenez
Production Assistants: DJ Fonner, Anthony Benavides, Rob Schindlbeck, Alese Johnson
DVD Authoring: FUNimation^® Productions, Ltd., Dylan Rogers

External Links

Kanzenshuu Home Video Guide - Dragon Ball Z TV Series

References

↑ "Podcast Episode #0404" (17 May 2016). Kanzenshuu. Retrieved: 19 January 2021.
↑ "Re: Dragon Ball Season 5 Issue" (12 January 2012). Kanzenshuu. Retrieved: 20 January 2021.

[1] "Podcast Episode #0404" (17 May 2016). Kanzenshuu. Retrieved: 19 January 2021.

[2] "Re: Dragon Ball Season 5 Issue" (12 January 2012). Kanzenshuu. Retrieved: 20 January 2021.

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