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> Also it looks like 4K is their minimum standard now. I bet the higher resolution makes it easier, with big*ss GPUs to clean up the raw footage. I assume it's

by Closi 5y ago

> Also it looks like 4K is their minimum standard now. I bet the higher resolution makes it easier, with big*ss GPUs to clean up the raw footage. I assume it's their minimum standard for Netflix Originals as they want more content in 4K rather than making it easier for them, particularly as 4K is an up-charge subscription.

NavinF 5y ago
Well that and 4K60 is the new standard definition. It’s been 4 years since flagship phones that could record 4K60 were released and most of those devices are now discontinued and obsolete. It’d be hilarious if studios used their fancy optics with cameras that have a lower res than something you can get for $80 on eBay
- rhines 5y ago
  Eh, just because it has the pixels doesn't mean it has the resolution. Often 1080p content from high quality systems still looks more detailed than 4k content from smartphones, even fairly modern smartphones, as the pixels can only record detail that gets through the optics and isn't marred by noise. With phones having relatively low quality lenses (for the size of the pixels they must resolve) and smaller sensors, this can quickly become an issue. With that said, it is great to see 4k becoming standard for productions!
rnotaro 5y ago
From what I've read on their documentation [1], it's mostly for future-proofing their own content. [1] https://partnerhelp.netflixstudios.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500000258401-Image-Capture-Frequently-Asked-Questions https://partnerhelp.netflixstudios.com/hc/en-us/articles/150... --- StartQuote --- Why does Netflix require UHD on Netflix Originals? Answer: In 2014, Netflix made the decision to begin shooting and delivering all Originals in UHD. This decision was made for several reasons, the most of important of which is to future-proof our content. UHD is here, and adoption of UHD in the home is increasing. In just a few years, it will be harder to find an HD television than a UHD television. For this reason, we feel it only makes sense to shoot natively in the format that most of our customers will see for years to come. The experience for customers viewing HD is still fantastic. Our encoding pipeline takes a UHD master and produces beautiful HD (and SD) streams for all those customers who are viewing on smaller or older displays. --- EndQuote ---

by Closi 5y ago

NavinF 5y ago

Well that and 4K60 is the new standard definition. It’s been 4 years since flagship phones that could record 4K60 were released and most of those devices are now discontinued and obsolete. It’d be hilarious if studios used their fancy optics with cameras that have a lower res than something you can get for $80 on eBay

rhines 5y ago
Eh, just because it has the pixels doesn't mean it has the resolution. Often 1080p content from high quality systems still looks more detailed than 4k content from smartphones, even fairly modern smartphones, as the pixels can only record detail that gets through the optics and isn't marred by noise. With phones having relatively low quality lenses (for the size of the pixels they must resolve) and smaller sensors, this can quickly become an issue. With that said, it is great to see 4k becoming standard for productions!

rnotaro 5y ago

From what I've read on their documentation [1], it's mostly for future-proofing their own content. [1] https://partnerhelp.netflixstudios.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500000258401-Image-Capture-Frequently-Asked-Questions https://partnerhelp.netflixstudios.com/hc/en-us/articles/150... --- StartQuote --- Why does Netflix require UHD on Netflix Originals? Answer: In 2014, Netflix made the decision to begin shooting and delivering all Originals in UHD. This decision was made for several reasons, the most of important of which is to future-proof our content. UHD is here, and adoption of UHD in the home is increasing. In just a few years, it will be harder to find an HD television than a UHD television. For this reason, we feel it only makes sense to shoot natively in the format that most of our customers will see for years to come. The experience for customers viewing HD is still fantastic. Our encoding pipeline takes a UHD master and produces beautiful HD (and SD) streams for all those customers who are viewing on smaller or older displays. --- EndQuote ---