Topic: 4k next big thing?

[splerdu]

HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) was on CES, too.

I actually think this will likely end up being the more prominent standard as there are some companies and devices which already support it.

AFAIK HEVC is H.265. HEVC is part of the name, so just like H.264 is H.264/AVC, H.265 is H.265/HEVC

Obviously pure software based players and HTPCs will easily support it, but devices based on fixed function chips won't.

Here's the official ITU press release:
http://www.itu.int/net/pressoffice/press_releases/2013/01.aspx

ITU-T H.265 / ISO/IEC 23008-2 HEVC will provide a flexible, reliable and robust solution, future-proofed to support the next decade of video. The new standard is designed to take account of advancing screen resolutions and is expected to be phased in as high-end products and services outgrow the limits of current network and display technology.

Companies including ATEME, Broadcom, Cyberlink, Ericsson, Fraunhofer HHI, Mitsubishi, NHK, NTT DOCOMO and Qualcomm have already showcased implementations of HEVC. The new standard  includes a ‘Main’ profile that supports 8-bit 4:2:0 video, a ‘Main 10’ profile with 10-bit support, and a ‘Main Still Picture’ profile for still image coding that employs the same coding tools as a video ‘intra’ picture.

The ITU/ISO/IEC Joint Collaborative Team on Video Coding (JCT-VC) (formerly JVT) will continue work on a range of extensions to HEVC, including support for 12-bit video as well as 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 chroma formats. Another important element of this work will be the progression of HEVC towards scalable video coding. The three bodies will also work within the Joint Collaborative Team on 3D-Video (JCT-3V) on the extension of HEVC towards stereoscopic and 3D video coding.

Alex Zambelli's blog has some very good insight on H.265/HEVC for those interested in further reading:
http://blogs.iis.net/alexzam/archive/2013/01/28/h-265-hevc-ratification-and-4k-video-streaming.aspx

[Clondalkin]

Reality was, the first draft of H.264 was made in 1999 and then x264 encoder FINALLY came 5 years later in 2004.  Therefore, it's definitely gonna take YEARS until there's something tangible for H.265.  I think it won't take 5 years like that of H.264 but we are certainly still years away.

Hence, mabuhay ang 1080p transfers & encodes and 1080p players and decoders!

[av_phile1]

"Asked by reporters if Sony planned to extend the 4K delivery service to TV sets from competitors, Hirai said that might happen eventually, but it would initially be restricted to Sony TVs"
http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=1813A7DB-9D0A-EBA2-EBCA2832EA1CCD32

Looks like consumers buying 4k sets from Panasonic or other brands will not be able to watch Sony Pictures movies "initially."

Sony will now use its movie making muscle and catalogue as a competitive tool to boost its lagging consumer TV business.

[splerdu]

4k video from Audi on youtube
select "original" on the quality selector

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69rsjwS4CA4

[jas]

From Blu-ray.com:

BDA: Decision on 4K Discs Coming Up
April 27, 2013

The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has confirmed that it is considering format extensions that could enable 4K content playback on Blu-ray. The confirmation was issued in a statement which was sent to CNET.

To enable 4K content playback on Blu-ray, the BDA members will have to agree on new codecs and resolution limits, amongst other things.

A final recommendation on the future of 4K Blu-ray is expected later this year.

Here's the statement the BDA sent to CNET:

"As part of its ongoing responsibility to maintain Blu-ray Disc as the premium platform for watching movies and other content at home, the BDA established a task force last year to study a range of possible format extensions, including those that potentially enable 4K content playback on Blu-ray.

Through the first quarter of this year, the task force solicited and received numerous proposals, and is now evaluating the various technologies.

The task force, which is comprised of representatives from BDA member studios, consumer electronics manufacturers and media technology companies, looks forward to sharing with and receiving input from content creators, and is expected to make specification and technology recommendations to the Blu-ray Disc Association board of directors later this year."   

[TheSaxMan]

Just saw 2 weeks ago in Japan. Grabe yung presyo yung iba umabot pa ng higit 2 million yen  I dont really see that much of a difference though compared to a 1080p tv, but that's just me

[Stagea]

4K material will be available to non-Sony TV owners through the Sony Entertainment Network.

This $699 4K media player is required for the downloads:


A 4K movie costs $30 to own and $7.99 to rent. I hope they open up this online store to HTPC users, as a lot of us have 4K capable PCs.

People with 4K TVs probably won't mind the $699 price tag for the media box.

[jas]

100GB Blu-ray Disc Hints at 4K Playback:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Ultra_HD/4K/100GB_Blu-ray_Disc_Hints_at_4K_Playback_/12574

Singulus Technologies Develops Replication Line for 100GB Blu-ray Discs:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=12140

[speckels]

http://procision.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028965

[jas]

4K Blu-ray Confirmed, Coming in Late 2015:

http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=14923