I agree with HD vs DVD for movies. HD definately looks better but not enough to put up with what the industry is doing with the content.
However, I think it's because of mastering. All you have to do is look at the difference in the way sports looks between SD and HD and you can clearly see they're holding out when it comes to movies. Movies played via my Infocus 4805 projector definately don't leave me wanting a HD projector. I look at my HD tv and don't see a huge difference. However, all it takes is a look at a football or basketball game in HD, and I'd much rather watch my tv.
I wish more people could get as clear a view of this type of difference when listening to audio--but then again audio mastering sucks except in rare instances like Natalie Merchant and Fiona Apple these days. Pump up the volume seems to be the new creed of sound engineers everywhere. Dynamics? who cares about those? It's sad to think that artists put up with it.
Gowry
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I agree with HD vs DVD for movies. HD definately looks better but not enough to put up with what the industry is doing with the content. However, I think it's because of mastering. All you have to do is look at the difference in the way sports looks between SD and HD and you can clearly see they're holding out when it comes to movies. Movies played via my Infocus 4805 projector definately don't leave me wanting a HD projector. I look at my HD tv and don't see a huge difference. However, all it takes is a look at a football or basketball game in HD, and I'd much rather watch my tv. I wish more people could get as clear a view of this type of difference when listening to audio--but then again audio mastering sucks except in rare instances like Natalie Merchant and Fiona Apple these days. Pump up the volume seems to be the new creed of sound engineers everywhere. Dynamics? who cares about those? It's sad to think that artists put up with it. Gowry