http://reelseo.disqus.com/Online Video Marketing Trends and Industry InsightsenSun, 16 Nov 2008 04:05:57 -0000http://tubularinsights.com/real-hd/#comment-20162649<p>Thanks for the statistics Dave. They are most informational and of value to the discussion.</p><p>But this article wasn't about Blu-Ray or HDTV it is about the hype surrounding HD video online and why it generally doesn't look so good.</p><p>The poor showing you mention on Blu-Ray could also be a result of the original material they were using to create that disc hence why the quality was not very good there.</p><p>However, the fact remains that the HD standard is only about resolution and scan rate in widescreen format.</p><p>This article was not meant to imply that all HD online is shit, it was merely attempting to point out why it looks like that and how to know if what you're getting (or offering) is truly HD. :)</p>Christophor RickSun, 16 Nov 2008 04:05:57 -0000http://tubularinsights.com/real-hd/#comment-20162648<p>Concentrating too hard on raw bit-rates is a mistake.<br>It all depends on the quality of the source, the efficiency of the compression codec used and the skills of the encoder.</p><p>I have seen some incredible .mkv HD at DVD5 &amp; DVD9 sizes with bitrates @ 5000kbps - 12000kbps.</p><p>I have also seen lots of very disappointing HD DVD &amp; Blu-ray encoded well above that bitrate.</p><p>You're also ignoring the quality of the screen/monitor.</p><p>Only 34% of US homes now have an HD TV<br><a href="http://www.leichtmanresearch.com/press/111208release.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.leichtmanresearch.com/press/111208release.html">http://www.leichtmanresearc...</a><br>and of these the majority (by far) are 720p sets - which are still the majority of sets sold today<br><a href="http://blogs.computerworld.com/lower_res_tv_sales_outpace_1080p_hurting_blu_ray" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://blogs.computerworld.com/lower_res_tv_sales_outpace_1080p_hurting_blu_ray">http://blogs.computerworld....</a></p><p>Lower spec HD TVs mean that so-called 'full HD' and the Blu-ray 1080p image often fails to impress over standard upscaled DVD or downloaded HD.</p><p>The issue has never been whether there is no difference, the point is whether the large premium Blu-ray demands is worth it, particularly when the need for a hugh HD TV and expensive audio set-up is needed to make the most of it.</p>DaveBGFri, 14 Nov 2008 09:26:38 -0000http://tubularinsights.com/real-hd/#comment-20162647<p>Thanks for so clearly explaining what so many people are confused about. You've taken a great deal of the hype out of "online HD" hype.</p>KeithFri, 14 Nov 2008 06:21:23 -0000