Because of the growing number of consumer-level cameras with 100-megapixel sensors and camcorders shooting at 4240p, JVC has come out with a new 8K (that’s 8000 horizontal pixels) projector with 10,000 lumens of brightness and a 5500:1 contrast ratio. Finally, an ultra-high-def projector the whole family can enjoy!
Actually, it’s pretty ridiculous. 8K content is pretty much…impossible to find right now. Unless you were to make a motion-JPEG movie out of full-size shots from a Hasselblad, I don’t think 8K is even approaching necessary. Fortunately, it also supports 4K (and why shouldn’t it?), a more reachable standard and one at which hi-def cinema cameras are actually shooting.
They’re also releasing a 4K camera, but my industry insider says it’s more of a broadcast cam, especially considering how boxy and straightforward it is; no rails, no customization, etc. Plus it costs “under $200,000.” You may remember that Red has had a camera shooting that resolution for quite some time, although it’s not meant for a broadcast environment. And the rumors of a Red projector have died down, so this JVC one may be a new standard for getting that high-def footage up on the big screen.
[via Akihabara News]
under 200,000! what a deal… jk
Ok, All this talk about these amazing new Hi-res cameras. Lets me straighten you guys out a little.
RED, for example, has most likely dropped making a 4K projector as.. The only real reason to do so is if it would get adopted by cinema exhibition.
Now, currently we are stuck on 2k (And a bit of 4K by Sony, but that has issues). And will probably be for some time to come. WHY. Well, its not the resolution that is the problem here, it is the security and standards required to make this all happen.
Going digital in its current form has been so difficult for the industry that even the mention of changing anything in the next 10 years… Its incomprehensible.
Tho, the need for ultra hi-res solutions does exists and that kit will have it’s niche. Do not expect it in cinemas any time soon however.
An example of the issues is that, currently the DCI spec (The standards etc that the current digital cinema is based on) has taken 6x longer then expected to take hold, and as such, has cost so much to those involved, many wish they where not involed. (Time = money. Over time, over budget. no ROI)
RED or JVC showing up with amazing new technology would be near ignored. There are still millions of dollars worth of negotiation and FIPS (Military grade security) issues to overcome. And those involved would probably ignore it until the current DCI issues are resolved. Yes, its still evolving based on 2K tech. Until they get that right, can you seem them looking at this new tech?)
The high cost and long implementation time of DCI is not about quality on screen, its about the security and politics involved.
Ie, don;t hold your breath about seeing this tech in general cinema use any time soon.
James