March 2010 08:38
To: backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk
Subject: Re: [backstage] Why are iPlayer SD programmes encoded at funky
resolutions?
Isn't it because of the difference in pixel shapes between TVs and
monitors?
On TV, 16:9 in 720x576 the pixels
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Subject: RE: [backstage] Why are iPlayer SD programmes encoded at funky
resolutions?
I had wondered about this myself a while ago.
So use to the underground scene of resolutions, it always seems strange when
looking at others methods of distribution's choice of rez. Although I think
Brian
On 29-Mar-2010, at 01:19, Christopher Woods wrote:
I've noticed for a while that the HQ iPlayer stuff (not the HD) is encoded
at 832x468. (recent example: Australian F1, or pretty much every single high
quality iPlayer video you look at). No complaints about the actual PQ, just
really
Isn't it because of the difference in pixel shapes between TVs and
monitors?
On TV, 16:9 in 720x576 the pixels are 1:1.89, on a computer monitor the
pixels are 1:1. 832x468 is therefore the profile nearest the desired output
of 1:1.89?
http://www.ukfree.tv/fullstory.php?storyid=1107051225
On
I've noticed for a while that the HQ iPlayer stuff (not the HD) is encoded
at 832x468. (recent example: Australian F1, or pretty much every single high
quality iPlayer video you look at). No complaints about the actual PQ, just
really curious as to the technical decisions that led to this target
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