HD

High Definition Video

Resolutions

• 852x480 (480p) video at 24 frames per second
• 1280x720 (720p) video at 24-30 frames per second
• 1920x1080 (1080p) video at 24 frames per second

Comparisons

• TV: 480x400
  • HD = TV * 11.78
• DVD: 720x480
  • HD = DVD * 6.00
• IMAX: 38720 x 24120
  • IMAX = TV * 4864
  • IMAX = DVD * 2702
  • IMAX = HD * 450
• 35mm = HD * 45 ???
  • assumption based on the following from imax.com:
    • IMAX = 38720 * 24120
    • IMAX = 10 * 35mm

Quicktime 7 requirements to play 1080p

• QuickTime 7 for Mac OS X:
  • Dual 2.0 GHz PowerMac G5 or faster Macintosh computer
  • At least 512MB of RAM
  • 128MB or greater video card
• QuickTime 7 for Windows:
  • 3.0 Ghz Intel Pentium D (dual-core) or faster processor
  • At least 1GB of RAM
  • 64MB or greater video card
  • Windows 2000 or XP

Local Cable Company

• http://www.timewarnercable.com/
  • http://www.timewarnercable.com/minnesota/products/hdtv.html
• ScientificAtlanta - our cable boxen

HD TV Models

• Sony KDF-42WE655

Other Pointers

• IPTV - TV over broadband