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Patrick Bower · August 13th, 2003, 01:14 PM

Article in this month's "Essential HomeCinema" about the future of HD TV in the UK. The bottom line is that there are no current plans, so it will be a very long before it happens. Nevertheless JVC are going to release HD TVs here, so possibly we may see HD videocameras.
Patrick

Paul Mogg · August 13th, 2003, 01:56 PM

That's a shame, being from the UK originally myself I'm sort of dissapointed that people over there haven't demaded it Is it the lack of competition in TV channels maybe? I guess unless you see it you don't know what you're missing.

Ed Smith · August 13th, 2003, 02:45 PM

The TV industry are gearing up towards it. Although it won't appear tomorrow!!!

At the production show there were various high end editors which were using HD - Avid etc.

I expect more to be announced at IBC in September.

All the best,

Ed

Heath McKnight · August 13th, 2003, 02:57 PM

I read an interview how they used old HD rigs (in trucks) to shoot with new HD cameras a ballet for Japanese TV. The HD rigs and production house was UK-based. These old HD rigs were like portable ENG units that were from the early 90s, but like I said, new HD cameras and I'm sure, new HD reel-to-reels. I can't remember the magazine, maybe DV or Film and Video?

heath

Steven-Marc Couchouron · August 15th, 2003, 04:42 AM

The first european HD channel, Euro1080 expects to start broadcasting in January 2004. It will be pre-launched at IBC and wil broadcast in 1080/50i.

The real question is, who will be watching?

At least we can be sure there will be more HDTV sets sold in Europe. The technology is there (although still costly), all we need is content.

Euro1080 could pave the way by broadcasting such high profile events as the 2004 Olympics and the Euro 2004. Blue Laser HD DVDs should also be a strong incentive.

Euro1080 also plans on broadcasting special events directly to HD equipped cinemas.

Drew Long · August 22nd, 2003, 09:21 PM

It records 625/25P, 625/50P but not 720P. Details are scarce though. They've announced the camera but I can't find when the release date is. Let's hope it's not a downgraded camera.

Ken Hodson · August 24th, 2003, 01:34 PM

625/25P, 625/50P might be ideal for those looking to convert to 24p. Depending if the full 625 is used it might be very close to the 720p(which we know is not fully used)
I assume they would be using the mpeg not Dv compression. I am really curious on how this camera plays out!

August 13th, 2003, 01:14 PM	#1
Patrick Bower Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London, England Posts: 126	HD in UK Article in this month's "Essential HomeCinema" about the future of HD TV in the UK. The bottom line is that there are no current plans, so it will be a very long before it happens. Nevertheless JVC are going to release HD TVs here, so possibly we may see HD videocameras. Patrick

August 13th, 2003, 01:56 PM	#2
Paul Mogg Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 386	That's a shame, being from the UK originally myself I'm sort of dissapointed that people over there haven't demaded it Is it the lack of competition in TV channels maybe? I guess unless you see it you don't know what you're missing. __________________ Paul

August 13th, 2003, 02:45 PM	#3
Ed Smith Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 1,545	The TV industry are gearing up towards it. Although it won't appear tomorrow!!! At the production show there were various high end editors which were using HD - Avid etc. I expect more to be announced at IBC in September. All the best, Ed __________________ Ed Smith Hampshire, UK Good things come to those who wait My Skiing web www.Frostytour.co.uk For quick answers Search dvinfo.net \| The best in the business: dvinfo.net Sponsors

August 13th, 2003, 02:57 PM	#4
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	I read an interview how they used old HD rigs (in trucks) to shoot with new HD cameras a ballet for Japanese TV. The HD rigs and production house was UK-based. These old HD rigs were like portable ENG units that were from the early 90s, but like I said, new HD cameras and I'm sure, new HD reel-to-reels. I can't remember the magazine, maybe DV or Film and Video? heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

August 15th, 2003, 04:42 AM	#5
Steven-Marc Couchouron Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Paris, France Posts: 110 Images: 5	The first european HD channel, Euro1080 expects to start broadcasting in January 2004. It will be pre-launched at IBC and wil broadcast in 1080/50i. The real question is, who will be watching? At least we can be sure there will be more HDTV sets sold in Europe. The technology is there (although still costly), all we need is content. Euro1080 could pave the way by broadcasting such high profile events as the 2004 Olympics and the Euro 2004. Blue Laser HD DVDs should also be a strong incentive. Euro1080 also plans on broadcasting special events directly to HD equipped cinemas. __________________ SMCproductions.com

August 22nd, 2003, 09:21 PM	#6
Drew Long Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 64	GRPD1 is apparently not HD size. It records 625/25P, 625/50P but not 720P. Details are scarce though. They've announced the camera but I can't find when the release date is. Let's hope it's not a downgraded camera.

August 24th, 2003, 01:34 PM	#7
Ken Hodson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 1,315	625/25P, 625/50P might be ideal for those looking to convert to 24p. Depending if the full 625 is used it might be very close to the 720p(which we know is not fully used) I assume they would be using the mpeg not Dv compression. I am really curious on how this camera plays out! __________________ Damnit Jim, I'm a film maker not a sysytems tech.