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 »