SimonB1503560073 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Ten, you've done it again. Just in case anyone's missed it that has a good HD STB and a good panel, make sure you check out Supernatural at 2030 on Monday night. The picture quality is awesome. THIS is what gives me a 'WOW' moment Simon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo90 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Got any screenshots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB1503560073 Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 Unfortunately, it's not possible to retrieve data off the Sony, so no, I can't assist. I'll grab some next week off the Toppy and see what I can do. Simon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stazi Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I thought it was average? It was kind of grainy, with only occasional 'wow' moments here and there. I found CSI (or was it Justice, can't remember) on nine last night to be this amazing. It was so sharp, clear and beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo90 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I'll take a look at it next week but agree with stazi that CSI and Justice were nothing short of stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc_macca Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Guys, just a quick question if that is alright... not trying to hijack the thread! I've discovered that the only way I can pick up digital channels on my new Sony 40" X series HDTV is by using an internal antenna (a plain old Big W one), as my apartment doesnt' have a proper outdoor antenna. Question is, even though I am picking up the HD FTA channels, am I still getting what would be the maximum resolution? Or do I need a proper antenna? I must be a newbie, but I assumed I wouldn't even need an antenna with digital TV. Another reason I ask is I've watched a bit of Ch10 HD and it doesn't seem eye poppingly brilliant to me? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB1503560073 Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 DC, The advantage of a digital TV broadcast is that, largely, you'll either receive it 100% or not at all (guys, note that I said 'largely', lets not get picky ). So, if you're getting a good picture with no dropouts, that's as good as you'll get. What programs on 10 (12)? Not all is native HD. Check the pinned thread at the top of this forum for an excellent list of good HD programming. Cheers, Simon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BribieG Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 On the question of PQ, most of the American HD shows like Third Watch seem very grainy. Is this an inherent 'problem' with the film that is used, or is it an artistic effect to give a more 'gritty, streetwise' appearance to the show? Or is it to do with converting their 60hz to our 50hz (is my understanding correct on that point?)?? I find it very distracting. You only have to look at Letterman to see what a good sharp HD picture can look like. Haven't caught up with Supernatural yet, does it have that grainy look as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonysimilion Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Personally, I don't find the grain distracting at all. It's an artistic decision, but can also be caused by the type of film used. Nothing to do with 60i to 50i conversion. It can still be very sharp, but have some grain to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc_macca Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 DC,The advantage of a digital TV broadcast is that, largely, you'll either receive it 100% or not at all (guys, note that I said 'largely', lets not get picky ). So, if you're getting a good picture with no dropouts, that's as good as you'll get. What programs on 10 (12)? Not all is native HD. Check the pinned thread at the top of this forum for an excellent list of good HD programming. Cheers, Simon.... Thanks Simon, I can't remember the particular program(s) I was watching... I'll check out some of the listed HD programs and see if it looks any better than I remember. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BribieG Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Checked Supernatural tonight Monday 26 Feb. PQ excellent and none of the arty farty grainy picture "look at us we are so postmodern with cameras on the shoulders of people running through tunnels and gritty grainy pictures of funky and so funky and ....." Obviously Supernatural is a wanker free zone in this respect. (Where did the grainy thing come from anyway? Watched Kubrik's 1968 "2001 a Space Odyssey" recently with a 30 y.o. friend. Way before his time but he could not believe that the film was not CGI re-enhanced as the picture was so crystal clear. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonysimilion Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Where did the grainy 'thing' come from? It may have been the inherent nature of early film stock. These days it is an option, but a lot of directors believe it adds to the effect of 'non-reality'. Similarly why movies/dramas aren't shot at 50/60fps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobbidiar Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 turned it on near the end and noticed those blue lines popping up again like they did last year......channel 10 sort yaselves out will ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BribieG Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 These days it is an option, but a lot of directors believe it adds to the effect of 'non-reality'. I see what you mean, anthony - watched Without a Trace and the producers there have gone for the crystal clear, as opposed to grainy look, and it's excellent. Can't wait for next week's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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