Versatile Multilayer Disc
| Media type | High-density optical disc |
|---|---|
| Encoding | MPEG-2 and VC-1 |
| Capacity | Standard: 20 GB (4 layer), 5 GB per layer |
| Developed by | New Medium Enterprises |
| Usage | High-definition video |
| Optical discs |
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Versatile Multilayer Disc (VMD or HD VMD) was a high-capacity red-laser optical disc technology designed by New Medium Enterprises, Inc. VMD was intended to compete with the blue-laser Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats and had an initial capacity of up to 30 GB per side. At a physical level, VMD is identical to DVD, but with the possibility of using more layers.