[opendtv] Re: Case for 720p60
- From: dan.grimes@xxxxxxxx
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:27:01 -0700
Bert:
I take exception to some of your statements:
"I think it's unnecessary to whine about formats like 854 X 480, for
example. Even if it would be nice to have all receivers decode that
properly, what difference does that make? Would it add something strkingly
different compared with 704 X 480? It would give us nice square pixels for
the 16:9 aspect ratio, but honestly, WHO CARES anymore? Who cared even 10
years ago?" -Bert
To be honest, I see lots of problems with non-square pixel formats.
Inevitably, the aspect ratio is wrong on many displays. Sending out square
pixels is a lot more reliable than non-square. It would also add over 10%
resolution, but perhaps that would not be striking.
"ATSC does work with indoor antennas." -Bert
I live in about as perfect of an environment as one can hope for ATSC: line
of sight to the transmitting antennas, open valley, few reflections. It
doesn't work on the lower floor at my house. I had to install an outdoor
antenna.
"Broadcasters are still airing their prime content on FOTA TV." -Bert
Much programming that was considered fit for broadcast is now going to
cable-only, especially sports. I will only catch the first half of the
NASCAR season. I believe that media outlets do not think they are losing
much audience when only on cable or DBS. I think 10-14% is a significant
loss, but most on here do not. So it will only get worse.
Dan
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