Defining the high-end of high-definition TV
Tags: HDTV, LCD, Plasma, Panasonic, 1080p, 2160p, Theatre-definition TV, Film-definition TV,
What is becoming evident at this point is that 1080p has redefined the high-end of high-definition TV. Unfortunately, 1080p is not exactly a consumer-friendly name. And whatever name gets used, we'll have to also make room for 2160p displays and TVs as well, so it can't be a superlative.
How about the following for some categories:
Just in case anyone is wondering, the new digital cinema projectors being put in movie theaters have 4096x2160 pixels, and would qualify for a film-definition rating.
If you don't like our suggestion, what's yours? Feel free to comment below.
What is becoming evident at this point is that 1080p has redefined the high-end of high-definition TV. Unfortunately, 1080p is not exactly a consumer-friendly name. And whatever name gets used, we'll have to also make room for 2160p displays and TVs as well, so it can't be a superlative.
How about the following for some categories:
- High-definition. Today's definition of anything from 720p to 1080i.
- Theatre-definition. Everything from 1080p to 2160i.
- Film-definition. 2160p on up.
Just in case anyone is wondering, the new digital cinema projectors being put in movie theaters have 4096x2160 pixels, and would qualify for a film-definition rating.
If you don't like our suggestion, what's yours? Feel free to comment below.
posted by Carl Howe at
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