Using software based up converters to simulate HD resolutions. Film transfers can be better served.
Rumble House Media Group Inc., April 19th, 2009 I want My HD — Up converting Film Transfers to HD As a transitory step to real HD video, many consumer based manufacturers like Samsung, SONY, Panasonic and Pioneer have included an up scaling feature in their DVD player product line. The converted video is ported to a High Definition display device using the HDMI interface, now standard on many HD LCD or Plasma displays. Failing the purchase of a Blu-ray player, a standard DVD player with up scaling does represent some issues but the...
read moreThe questionable benefit of transferring 8mm films to High Definition video on Blu ray disc.
We believe our customers should get the best possible outcome when considering an 8mm film transfer. Please read the article and let us know what you think. At first assessment, one could infer that the transfer of small gauge 8mm film to HD video resolutions would work out quite well. After all, utilizing a 2MP high resolving imaging sensor coupled with an HD quality optical lens will yield better than the film grain MTF specifications of the film stock itself, assuming the film body in general is up to the task of being digitized....
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