l14dap 1 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 WPLG is launching news in "true HD" in a couple weeks time--the second in the nation. So my question, what exactly distinguishes "true HD" from just regular HD? Is there a difference, or is it nothing more than a marketing gimmick (sorta like "HDTV antennas")? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ntropolis 593 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Studio and remotes, field video, weather, graphics, chopper are all in HD. The only SD video is archived video and video from other sources. WRAL was the first station to do everything in HD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l14dap 1 Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Studio and remotes, field video, weather, graphics, chopper are all in HD. The only SD video is archived video and video from other sources. WRAL was the first station to do everything in HD. So essentially for a bulk of the stations broadcasting news in HD, the only thing that's missing are a full set of HD field cameras (assuming they don't have a copter)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1811 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 So essentially for a bulk of the stations broadcasting news in HD, the only thing that's missing are a full set of HD field cameras (assuming they don't have a copter)? It's more likely they have HD field cameras but are unable to do remotes in full HD. Doing remotes in full HD via microwave is still pretty rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTV 484 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 KSWB uses "TRUE HD" and it rotates to "LIVE" in their live shots. KFMB and KGTV are both in HD but just uses "LIVE" in their shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abric 157 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 They may use true HD in their live shots, but not all of their field reporting are in true HD. They are either 4:3 or 16:9 SD. Only WRAL is true HD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l14dap 1 Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 To me, True HD news = marketing gimmick. When I think of true HD, I think of 1080p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbhcity 3 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Studio and remotes, field video, weather, graphics, chopper are all in HD. The only SD video is archived video and video from other sources. WRAL was the first station to do everything in HD. I could have sworn KABC and KCBS/KCAL also do true HD...their remotes are HD, their weather, graphics, chooper are all in HD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Horn 78 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 To me, True HD news = marketing gimmick. When I think of true HD, I think of 1080p. Which is also a marketing gimmick. 720p or 1080i is no less "true HD" than 1080p. Especially considering that 1080p can only be implemented with a Blu-ray player over shielded, high-bandwidth HDMI cable. Nothing OTA or through sat/cab/fttp, except FiOS might be offering 1080p On Demand soon from what I hear -- they're the only ones with enough bandwidth on their network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliwxdude 252 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Nothing OTA or through sat/cab/fttp' date=' except FiOS might be offering 1080p On Demand soon from what I hear -- they're the only ones with enough bandwidth on their network.[/quote'] Actually, Dish Network and DirecTV are offering 1080p video on demand--it's just pulled down to a DVR-equipped receiver via an internet connection and not through the satellite. I don't even think Verizon wants to bother hogging that much bandwidth by adding a linear 1080p channel (not that one even exists yet) on their FiOS systems. As far as some of the "true HD" stations being thrown around this thread, some of it is correct. I do believe WRAL was the first completely high definition newsroom in the country, thanks to a partnership with Panasonic where the station served as a test bed for the early generation of DVCPRO HD camcorders and decks (they've since transitioned to a Sony XDCAM HD tapeless workflow). It would be interesting to compile a list of stations who are actually acquiring video in HD in the field and HD live shots as well, but I don't think that kind of information is as readily available as it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Horn 78 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Actually, Dish Network and DirecTV are offering 1080p video on demand--it's just pulled down to a DVR-equipped receiver via an internet connection and not through the satellite. I don't even think Verizon wants to bother hogging that much bandwidth by adding a linear 1080p channel (not that one even exists yet) on their FiOS systems. Didn't know that about Dish and DirecTV. Even still, that's over IP and not over the service they actually provide -- I doubt you're pulling anything remotely close to that with HughesNet. As for FiOS, nationwide they're running at 20-25% bandwidth capacity. So they'd actually be quite all right for linear 1080p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMA 135 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'm surprised that FiOS doesn't carry 16:9 SD channels that are available, such as BBC World News. I guess there isn't any demand for it, but I'd like it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 276 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Well apparently, Super Hi Vision and Ultra HD is currently in the experimental phases in Japan. I don't see it being available in this country at least until some time by the end of the 2010s decade, but at the rate of how technology is advancing exponentially, I wouldn't be suprised to see it sooner. By the end of the 2010s decade, i'm expecting that all of the TV we are watching will be in HD and it will become the new standard. And Widescreen will now be the new standard in TV as oppsed to Full Screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evening Magazine 18 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Well apparently, Super Hi Vision and Ultra HD is currently in the experimental phases in Japan. I don't see it being available in this country at least until some time by the end of the 2010s decade, but at the rate of how technology is advancing exponentially, I wouldn't be suprised to see it sooner. By the end of the 2010s decade, i'm expecting that all of the TV we are watching will be in HD and it will become the new standard. And Widescreen will now be the new standard in TV as oppsed to Full Screen. I can hear it now. This is News Whatever at 11 in Super Hi Vision Ultra HD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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