HD broadcasts on TV

[BStecke]

Y'know . . . I'm watching "The Young And The Restless" (I'm not really watching it, the g/f is, but I'm sitting next to her) in HD, and since I've gotten into Blu Ray, anything I see broadcast in HD kind of sucks. It definitely lacks the wow factor it used to have. Colors are great, but the overall sharpness and clarity of the picture is weak compared to BD. Plus, anything I've watched seems to have a LOT of motion in the picture (save the Superbowl . . . that's always impressive). When HD becomes more prevalent and closer to standard, are there plans to beef up the quality? I don't really get into TV, I mostly just watch movies, so it's not that big of a deal, just wondering.

[Wondermaker]

Call me ignorant, but it was my understanding that most HD broadcast signals on TV were 720p only. Hence it is technically HD, but not "full HD," like what Blu-ray is.

I wouldn't know personally - I haven't had any HD experience on TV. Would love to, though... Conan is in HD!

[movies3]

Originally Posted by Wondermaker

Call me ignorant, but it was my understanding that most HD broadcast signals on TV were 720p only. Hence it is technically HD, but not "full HD," like what Blu-ray is.

I wouldn't know personally - I haven't had any HD experience on TV. Would love to, though... Conan is in HD!

no your correct, most of the shows are in 720p some in 1080i. So its not full 1080p yet. But im guessing it should be changing soon i hope

[clyon]

Originally Posted by movies3

no your correct, most of the shows are in 720p some in 1080i. So its not full 1080p yet. But im guessing it should be changing soon i hope

1080p OTA is never going to happen, many be in 30-50 years.

OTA (HD) is highly compressed video

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/art...6&print_page=y

[movies3]

Originally Posted by clyon

1080p OTA is never going to happen, many be in 30-50 years.

OTA (HD) is highly compressed video

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/art...6&print_page=y

why would it take 30 yrs to get 1080p on tv broadcast? Since its already out on bluray just wondering. If it did take that long we would already have another format to talk about and buy.

[donricouga]

Problem is HD Broadcast is highly compressed. This results in artifacting and macroblocking. Its more evident in broadcasts with alot of motion in it. I.e. a sporting event, moving water, or a chase scene. On top of that, we can't even enjoy lossless audio from broadcast.

[clyon]

Originally Posted by movies3

why would it take 30 yrs to get 1080p on tv broadcast? Since its already out on bluray just wondering. If it did take that long we would already have another format to talk about and buy.

OTA bitrat is way to low, I think it is 1/4 or 1/2 of what is needed for 1080p.

The technology needs a jump & get cheap & as stuff breaks down then the broadcast companys with replace the equipment with stuff that can broadcast in 1080p. Right now they are running around across the country just to get everything digital for next year & that equipment that is being installed now, will last 10-15+ year.

[aaronwt]

Originally Posted by Wondermaker

Call me ignorant, but it was my understanding that most HD broadcast signals on TV were 720p only. Hence it is technically HD, but not "full HD," like what Blu-ray is.

I wouldn't know personally - I haven't had any HD experience on TV. Would love to, though... Conan is in HD!

The majority(ie. more than 50%)of networks broadcast in1080i. 720P is the minority.

And "full HD" is some marketing term thought up. When the HD specs were finalized there was nothing called full HD and there still isn't. It's HD and can be in several formats.