random idiocy on the radio today

[Imran Siddiqui]

But when companies get too greedy and expect $30 for movies that were made years or decades ago

What about when those movies have to be remastered?

[snoopy369]

50 inches is still far too small for 4k to make a difference. You don't need a 50 inch computer monitor, and you don't need to be sitting 18" away from a TV.

[Sava]

What about when those movies have to be remastered?

Given the raw formats, anyone with a mid range computer can read a tutorial online and accomplish the same tasks.

30-40 years ago, "remastering" may have required professionals using expensive equipment. Now... perhaps even an iPad could do it.

[Sava]

50 inches is still far too small for 4k to make a difference. You don't need a 50 inch computer monitor, and you don't need to be sitting 18" away from a TV.

I disagree. My 30 inch Dell monitor runs 2560x1600. It's far superior and noticeably different than the same size screen at 1080p. At 2160p it would be even better. You'd need to be blind not to notice the difference.

If anything, it might make anti-aliasing useless. But that's just for gaming, not movies.

[snoopy369]

Your 30" monitor is a foot away from you. In most cases, the TV is 5-6 feet away, or sometimes more. That's the problem - you're talking about a different market segment than I am. You're talking about ~5% of the market, and while the more well off segment largely, still a small segment. I'm talking about ~95% of the market... that's where 4K will hit issues. I do think it will be adopted, and I think there will be more and more sets available, but I don't think you'll hit the tipping point where all of a sudden content is widely available in 4K for 10+ years, unless something changes in either technology or content distribution.

[Sava]

You are talking apples and oranges. Viewing distance doesn't affect how good 2160p resolution looks compared to 1080p. That's absurd.

[H Tower]

This is kind of a nerd rant, but bear with me.

During my morning poop, I usually listen to sports radio. It's a CBS radio station.

Oh god, you're a Scorehead?

[Sava]

Oh god, you're a Scorehead?

I listen to it a lot (since 1996ish). I don't consider myself a Scorehead though. It's entertaining background noise... makes it easier for me to tune out the noise in my brain. I like listening to B&B make fun of idiot callers. That makes my day.

I went to college with Nick Shepkowski (Danny Mac producer). He's a friend of a friend. I hung out with him once. It's nice to have that little six degrees of Kevin Bacon going on.