Kevin Shaw explores 4K and UHD and how they are im

July 30, 2015, 05:14 PM

http://www.bbcstudiosandpostproduction.com/blog/4k...

In a word, no. The terms are commonly used interchangeably but actually mean different things. 4k is a resolution of approximately 4,000 pixels across, and can refer to domestic UHD, DCI in the cinema and the resolution of many camera and scanner sensors. It refers to the size of something in pixels, but does not imply aspect ratio, colour gamut, bit depth, dynamic range, frame rate or the many other things that are needed to describe a standard or delivery specification. Think of 4k as meaning ...