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NHK smashes the 4K image barrier ( ultra-high-definition format.)
CNET ^ | June 20 , 2008 | Philip Wong

Posted on 06/20/2008 7:40:32 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach

In today's world of broadcasting and commercial display technologies, video resolution seems to be the name of the game as we progress from full-HD to 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels), and now 8K (7,680 x 4,320 pixels) ultra-high-definition format. Developed by NHK, this Japanese prototype system is capable of displaying 32 megapixels' worth or 16 times more details than any consumer panel.

The theater on demonstration at CommunicAsia comprises two LCoS projectors with a combined 8,000 lumens brightness and a towering 6.6m x 3.7m 300-inch projection screen. If you think that is impressive, wait till you have a go at its triple-tier 22.2-channel cinema sound system. We're talking dual subwoofers, three, 10 and nine speakers at the bottom, screen level and overhead.

To reproduce the brilliant image clarity, the Japanese broadcaster has also developed a matching 8K studio camera, hard drive recorder and a high-bandwidth optical transmission system via IP networking. If you've missed this once-in-a-lifetime experience, you could visit Japan's Kyushu National Museum and pop by its Theater 4000 equipped with the same 300-incher instead.


TOPICS: TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: hdtv; hitech
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1 posted on 06/20/2008 7:41:20 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
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To: ShadowAce; Las Vegas Dave

fyi


2 posted on 06/20/2008 7:42:04 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (No Burkas for my Grandaughters!)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

bringing liberal-socialist propaganda into the home

in better focus.


3 posted on 06/20/2008 7:45:18 AM PDT by ken21 ( people die + you never hear from them again.)
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LOL...but not sure it is ready for home just yet....

Developed by NHK, this Japanese prototype system is capable of displaying 32 megapixels' worth or 16 times more details than any consumer panel.

4 posted on 06/20/2008 7:48:52 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (No Burkas for my Grandaughters!)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

The shows will still suck, but they’ll look sharper.


5 posted on 06/20/2008 7:49:51 AM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four fried chickens and a coke)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
I'm perfectly happy with 1080i,thank you very much.
6 posted on 06/20/2008 7:50:51 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Will the dancing Hitlers please wait in the wings? We're only seeing singing Hitlers.)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Hockey would look good on this TV!


7 posted on 06/20/2008 8:02:11 AM PDT by PGR88
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To: ken21

Seems more like a digital projector suitable for movie theaters


8 posted on 06/20/2008 8:11:47 AM PDT by PapaBear3625 ("In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." -- George Orwell)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
If you've missed this once-in-a-lifetime experience, you could visit Japan's Kyushu National Museum and pop by its Theater 4000 equipped with the same 300-incher instead.

ok, but if I'm there enjoying the system and some lonely japanese guy tries to kill himself with household cleaners, I am going to be ticked.
9 posted on 06/20/2008 8:12:24 AM PDT by steel_resolve (We are living in the post-rational world where being a moron is an asset)
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10 posted on 06/20/2008 8:43:00 AM PDT by Coffee200am
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To: Army Air Corps

A definite challenge to the Hollywood make-up artists...


11 posted on 06/20/2008 9:16:12 AM PDT by mikrofon (Your close-up is ready.)
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To: Coffee200am

Thanks for the memories....now we just slap the tube on the wall...


12 posted on 06/20/2008 9:52:37 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (No Burkas for my Grandaughters!)
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13 posted on 06/20/2008 11:38:57 AM PDT by ShadowAce (Linux -- The Ultimate Windows Service Pack)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

I just bought a new flat panel, and now they come up with this! I’m going to return mine and get one of these instead!


14 posted on 06/20/2008 11:49:45 AM PDT by KoRn (CTHULHU '08 - I won't settle for a lesser evil any longer!)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Just in time for construction of my media room!


15 posted on 06/20/2008 1:09:04 PM PDT by Straight Vermonter (Posting from deep behind the Maple Curtain)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach; ADemocratNoMore; advertising guy; aft_lizard; AJMaXx; Alice in Wonderland; ...
I want one pings....!

Pinging the HDTV list..

HDTV pings!

Interested in HDTV?
Please Freepmail (works best) me if you would like your name added to the HDTV ping list, (over 300 freepers are HDTV ping list members).

The pinged subjects will be those of HDTV technology, satellite/cable HD, OTA (over the air with various roof top and indoor antennas) HD reception. Broadcast specials, Blu-ray/HD-DVD, and any and all subjects relating to HDTV.

Las Vegas Dave

16 posted on 06/20/2008 1:14:06 PM PDT by Las Vegas Dave ("We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." Now Obama's plan!)
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17 posted on 06/20/2008 1:21:31 PM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: Las Vegas Dave

4K is probably the co$t!...................


18 posted on 06/20/2008 1:31:33 PM PDT by Red Badger (NOBODY MOVE!!!!.......I dropped me brain............................)
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To: Coffee200am

and those prices are in a time period when a decent new car could be purchased for maybe $2500.


19 posted on 06/20/2008 1:31:48 PM PDT by willgolfforfood
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To: Army Air Corps

Life size PORN!..............In LIVING COLOR!...........


20 posted on 06/20/2008 1:33:10 PM PDT by Red Badger (NOBODY MOVE!!!!.......I dropped me brain............................)
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