Posted On: 06/12/2014 2:36:42 PM
Post# of 17653
Don't Buy That UHD TV: It May Go Obsolete Faster Than You Think
Different encoding profiles and color issues mean that today's UHD sets won't play tomorrow's content. Buyers, avoid a costly mistake.
First, like H.264, HEVC has multiple profiles. The Main profile is an 8-bit profile, while Main 10 is a 10-bit profile. Most producers are using the Main 10 profile because it produces better quality, and obviously that's a trend that will continue. Video encoded using the Main 10 profile won't play on decoders that only support Main profile decode
Color Space Issues Coming
Main 10 support is the first major issue, but if you wait 18 to 24 months to buy a UHD set, there's another issue coming: the shift from 8-bit to 10-bit displays.
http://www.streamingmedia.com/Articles/ReadAr...leID=97544
......color issues sounds like QDs may be involved
Different encoding profiles and color issues mean that today's UHD sets won't play tomorrow's content. Buyers, avoid a costly mistake.
First, like H.264, HEVC has multiple profiles. The Main profile is an 8-bit profile, while Main 10 is a 10-bit profile. Most producers are using the Main 10 profile because it produces better quality, and obviously that's a trend that will continue. Video encoded using the Main 10 profile won't play on decoders that only support Main profile decode
Color Space Issues Coming
Main 10 support is the first major issue, but if you wait 18 to 24 months to buy a UHD set, there's another issue coming: the shift from 8-bit to 10-bit displays.
http://www.streamingmedia.com/Articles/ReadAr...leID=97544
......color issues sounds like QDs may be involved
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