4K Blu-ray Confirmed, Coming in

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Tech-UK

We need the Geoffmyster back!
I miss his southern wit.

Well I’m totally confused . Unless I’m missing something, this was his last post…https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...4#post10376204 Did he subsequently become entangled with those folks?

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

They are, but Sony Tv division is a separate company basically

For the record, I guess we should clarify that for those business-types reading.

Instead of being part of the parent company, last year the TV division was spun off as a wholly owned subsidiary( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subsidiary) of Sony Corp. (SNE). When it happened, many investors and shareholders (including me) believed it was the first step to at least a joint venture involving another company(s) for ownership or equity tie-in…or ultimately, the first step taken intended toward an outright sale and exit from the consumer TV business altogether…if they (the subsidiary) didn’t get things turned around to the satisfaction of the parent company.

It’s my opinion that Sir Howard (Stringer) would have done the same thing had the Board given him the green light back when he was President and CEO.

[Penton-Man]

dvdmike, you (and perhaps others) will develop hemorrhoids after reading this...”arguably even more importantly, given that HDR content is currently non-existent to consumers, is that the UE65JS9500 has the processing power to upgrade non-HDR content to fit with the expanded brightness and colour range its panel can deliver.” From -
http://www.trustedreviews.com/samsun...VosDqy2TDuo.99

In other words, if I’m reading that right (given I’m tired and about ready to go to bed) it does dynamic range expansion processing (DREP) of standard dynamic range (SDR) content…meaning all one’s current Blu-ray movies will be *re-imagined* in terms of contrast and brightness according to Samsung processing ... with no filmmaker input.

Wow , if that’s the default setting for the television, I foresee yet another petition on the horizon, but with changing motion interpolation to DREP and of course HDTV to UHD TV…https://www.change.org/p/hdtv-manufa...g-on-all-hdtvs

I guess you can always do an HDR’ed YouTube clip as a follow-up to your DNR’ed YouTube clip, but this time while sitting on the loo.

[Tech-UK]

Even though I am excited about HDR, I can see it becoming another contrast ratio race between manufactures, and who can pump out the most light.

This brings a whole new meaning to the term 'torch mode'.

I just hope studios do not exploit HDR and use it as a marketing gimmick, but rather use it as an artistic tool.

[octagon]

Originally Posted by Tech-UK

This brings a whole new meaning to the term 'torch mode'.

Maybe they could update the old Maxell ad and the guy in the chair getting his hair blown back could have one of those tanning reflectors under his chin

[Tech-UK]

Originally Posted by octagon

Maybe they could update the old Maxell ad and the guy in the chair getting his hair blown back could have one of those tanning reflectors under his chin

[mohit9206]

Isn't anyone concerned that once 4K blu rays are out, the normal blu rays will receive less extras than the 4K blu rays to try and lure more people towards 4k?
Similar to how DVD extras all but mostly have vanished. Just look at Interstellar Blu ray vs Dvd extras and you'll know what i mean.

[Tech-UK]

Originally Posted by mohit9206

Isn't anyone concerned that once 4K blu rays are out, the normal blu rays will receive less extras than the 4K blu rays to try and lure more people towards 4k?
Similar to how DVD extras all but mostly have vanished. Just look at Interstellar Blu ray vs Dvd extras and you'll know what i mean.

Blu-ray's in general have received less extras than DVD.

Certainly, rights are an issue, but we are lucky to see two Blu-ray discs, one with the film and another dedicated to special features, then again, most special features are just ported over from DVD with regards to older films.

[Kirsty_Mc]

Originally Posted by mohit9206

Isn't anyone concerned that once 4K blu rays are out, the normal blu rays will receive less extras than the 4K blu rays to try and lure more people towards 4k?
Similar to how DVD extras all but mostly have vanished. Just look at Interstellar Blu ray vs Dvd extras and you'll know what i mean.

Not worried at all... I'll have a UHD Player, so I'll get the UHD disc if available. If it was a title I was only moderately interested in and I decided to get the 1080P version to save cash, then it would be highly unlikely I would be bothered to watch the extras.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Tech-UK

Even though I am excited about HDR, I can see it becoming another contrast ratio race between manufactures, and who can pump out the most light.

This brings a whole new meaning to the term 'torch mode'.

I just hope studios do not exploit HDR and use it as a marketing gimmick, but rather use it as an artistic tool.

"With great power, comes great responsibility" (Voltaire…not Uncle Ben in Spider-Man).

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by AudioWarrior

I don't know if they'll stop making TV's in the near future...

To try to see what’s on the minds of the power wielding decision-makers in any of these companies, as an indicator, I like to follow the money (investment), e.g…..
http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/artic...ents-each-oled

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...ion-investment

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Where's Geoff? Is he still in the dog house?

Haven't talked to him this week! Can't remember how long he was housed for

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by dvdmike

Haven't talked to him this week! Can't remember how long he was housed for

Inform him he’s missed as he brings a level of expertise and maturity unique to probably any consumer video forum….and not to feel badly as just a few weeks ago, I had it out with a Superior Court Judge (in the courtroom, in public for all to hear) for concluding the wrong thing about my spoken words as a perspective juror in reply to the defendant's attorney.

Plus, mention to him that I enjoyed the CP vs. Arsenal match last Saturday.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Inform him he’s missed as he brings a level of expertise and maturity unique to probably any consumer video forum….and not to feel badly as just a few weeks ago, I had it out with a Superior Court Judge (in the courtroom, in public for all to hear) for concluding the wrong thing about my spoken words as a perspective juror in reply to the defendant's attorney.

Plus, mention to him that I enjoyed the CP vs. Arsenal match last Saturday.

Palace are doing ok at the moment. I certainly don't think they will be relegated.

[Penton-Man]

Received several emails over lunchtime pertaining to this reporter’s article specifically where it says “ Panasonic wouldn't be able to support Dolby Vision pointing to the fact that this technology requires additional hardware which won't feature in this year's models.”
http://www.whathifi.com/news/panason...8Cj2hAMmlKI.99

As has been noted previously this lack of DV support for announced 2015 TVs is not exclusive to the Panny brand. Why? Well, because Dolby Vision is a 2-layer approach and chips available to the TV manufacturers just can’t do that.

However, for those needing a new TV right now and at the same time very interested in HDR…or at least HDR not done in an exploitative fashion without any filmmaker input, not to worry though , as current hardware can do single layer HDR schemes. And even if the 2015 TVs (like LG’s 4K OLED flagship models?) don’t come with that support immediately, single layer HDR scheme implementation should be possible with a software upgrade.

P.S.
As an aside, single layer scheme is included in the Ultra HD Blu-ray spec…which is not a coincidence , given the current hardware realities outlined above.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

Palace are doing ok at the moment. I certainly don't think they will be relegated.

Please just nobody tell me anything about Champions as I’ve yet to watch Barco and Man City from yesterday even before I get to today’s Arsenal match.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Please just nobody tell me anything about Champions as I’ve yet to watch Barco and Man City from yesterday even before I get to today’s Arsenal match.

My lips are sealed!

[bailey1987]

Is there an event in March like CES where DTS will announce DTS: X? Does anyone know how the announcement will be made? Will it just be in the press release section of DTS.com?

Does anyone know a precise date in March for the announcement beginning.. end... middle?

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

My lips are sealed!

Got thru the 1st half of Man City v. Barca. I think if Peter had seen the skill of Barca (esp. Messi), even he, would become a true believer/admirer of the beautiful game.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Tech-UK

I just hope studios do not exploit HDR and use it as a marketing gimmick, but rather use it as an artistic tool.

I think an original HDR grade of this upcoming motion picture – https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...d#post10027917
would be an excellent launch title for Ultra HD Blu-ray to show off the potential of next gen video. Especially since Stephen already has had experience (and some success) with remastering scenes from Exodus in HDR.