Is it really that great?
Should you fork over extra cash for a better resolution on the screen?
Bypixelcount, 8K is 7680 x 4320.
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That’s 4320p or the equivalent of 33.2 Megapixels.
What’s So Special About 8K?
What makes 8K significant is that it effectively “erases” the appearance of pixels.
LG Display - 88-inch 8K OLED TV Prototype.LG
The rendering of fine detail on an 8K televisions is unprecedented.
While there are some 8K televisions currently for sale, there is very little 8K content available to enjoy.
However, major players in the industry are forming partnerships.
Samsung Q900 8K Smart HDR QLED TV.Samsung
A 22.2 channel system can accommodate any current or forthcoming surround sound format.
It can also support multiple language audio tracks, which would make universal worldwide TV broadcasting more practical.
NHK began 8K broadcasting in Japan in late 2018, starting with a single channel via satellite transmission.
Digital Projection Insight Laser 8K Projector (L) — JVC DLA-NX9/DLA-RS3000 8K eShift Video Projector (R).Digital Projection and JVC
Viewing requires an 8K TV as well as a dedicated satellite dish and receiver.
That hasn’t stopped NHK from making 8K broadcasting available, though, to homes throughout Japan.
It can also chew into monthly data caps very quickly.
Moreover, broadband speeds vary, not just by ISP but by time of day.
There’s no guarantee that actual speeds will come close to advertised speeds.
BothYouTubeand Vimeo currently offer 8K video upload and streaming options.
That said, once 8K TVs start landing in homes, YouTube and Vimeo are ready.
Other services are expected to follow in the next decade.
There areseveral models from Samsung, ranging in size from 55 to 85-inches and starting at $2,500.
Sony is selling at least two 8K models, and LG has several, too.
Computer users aren’t being left out, either.
8K and Video Projectors
8K is also making slow inroads in the video projection space.
When they become mainstream, though, the imagery possibilities for home cinema are going to wow everyone.
8K and Film Preservation
8K can be used alongsideHDRandWide Color Gamutfor film restoration and mastering projects.
Some movie studios are taking select classic films and preserving them as 8K resolution digital files.
Most people are happy with their 1080p or 4K Ultra HD TVs anyway.
Some upscaling looks great but others still don’t deliver a full quality 8K viewing experience.
