Posts Tagged ‘4K Video Sources’
On the Road to 4K UHD
May 8, 2013 | 
Author This blog provides an update on 4K Ultra-High Definition (UHD) standards, services and products. 2013 is the year in which the essential pieces will be coming together that will enable large scale production of 4K UHD products and services in 2014. Also I provide a word of warning about being an early adopter of 4K UHD technology. Read the rest of this entry »
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Update on 4K UHD Consumer Products
This blog provides a brief update on new 4K Ultra-High Definition (UHD) products. Some of these were announced this week at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) annual trade show being held in Las Vegas. Read the rest of this entry »
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Ultra-HD Video Standards Move Forward
In several past blogs I have discussed international/industry standards that relate to the next generation of Ultra High Definition Television (UHDTV) devices (i.e., displays, video sources & video distribution). Specifically, in past blogs I have discussed (HERE and HERE) the next generation HDMI (i.e., version 2.0) and also the new High Efficiency Video Codec (HEVC) defined by the ITU-T Recommendation h.265 (discussed HERE and HERE). I have also previously discussed (HERE) the potential for a next generation Blu-ray Disc standard that would support 4K UHD resolution. For this new blog I am discussing another “recommendation” (i.e., standard) already published by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) that defines the “Parameter values for ultra-high definition television systems for production and international programme exchange.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Update on 4K Related Standards and 1080p Projector News
This blog includes a few updates related to the discussions on 4K and Ultra HD video, as discussed in my previous blogs, plus provides preliminary info on a few interesting new 1080p projectors from Optoma, BenQ and Sony that have been recently announced (i.e., post-CES 2013). Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in 3D Sources, 4K Technology, HDMI, Projectors | Tags: 3D Projector, 4K Player, 4K Video Sources, next generation HDMI, Projector Reviews blog, Ultra HD, Ultra High Definition | No Comments »
CES 2013 Preview
The 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) begins Tuesday, January 8th in Las Vegas. A day earlier (i.e., Monday, Jan. 7th) is designated as CES Press Day and several of the manufacturers of home theaters projectors and related products (including LG, Sharp, Panasonic, Sony, etc.) will be holding press briefings that day. This blog previews a few products planned for introduction at CES as well as discussing some projector technologies and related video products that may be introduced at CES for the home theater market. Updates from Jan. 7th press conferences now posted. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in 4K Technology, 4K Video, CES | Tags: 2013 CES, 4K Projector, 4K Video Sources | 2 Comments »
What to Expect at CES 2013
The 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) begins January 8th in Las Vegas. This blog discusses a few products that are known to be scheduled for introduction at CES as well and some speculation of what else we may see coming from the projector manufacturers (and a few others) known to be exhibiting at CES. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in 4K Technology, 4K Video, CES, Projectors | Tags: 2013 CES, 4K Player, 4K Projector, 4K Video Sources, Ultra High Definition | 2 Comments »
Outlook for 4K Video Sources in 2013
This blog discusses how the technology pieces are starting to come together in support of “4K” video. The first consumer 4K video projector that made it to market (in early 2012) was Sony’s excellent VPL-VW1000ES projector. As of the date of this blog, the VPL-VW1000ES is still the only available consumer projector with a native 4K resolution and capable of accepting a 4K video input. Several consumer electronics manufacturers, including Sony, LG and JVC, are now introducing 4K resolution 84 inch flat panel LCD/LED displays. All of these 84 inch displays appear to be using the same LCD panels that are, by some unconfirmed reports, being sourced from LG. While some may point out all of these 4K display devices, with retail prices in the $20,000 to $25,000 range, are far too expensive to be affordable to all but a very select group of consumers. However, they do represent a modest first step in what will certainly develop into a broader market,with lower priced products, over time. What has been missing up to this point is any 4K video sources or video material (e.g., movies). This blog is focused on what we can expect for 4K video sources over the next year. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in 3D Sources, 4K Technology, 4K Video, HDMI | Tags: 4K Player, 4K Projector, 4K Video Sources, Ultra HD | 1 Comment »