Rockets vs Heat game will be broadcast in 4K?

Part of the problem with films in 4K is that the source material for a lot of them ain't true 4K. It's usually 2K upconverted.

That does seem like a solid budget 4K TV with HDR. The black level performance is weak and it doesn't appear to meet the HDR10 standards, but if you have to have a 4K TV now and you don't wanna spend more than that amount, it seems like a good choice. I might give it til later in the year though and see what the 2017 models offer. TVs always offer more features for a lower price if you give it enough time.

 

There's an assortment of features including Sony's Triluminous (usually reserved for their highest end TVs) HDR along with a 10 bit color display. That's right it's a 10 bit panel.

 

If it meets the HDR10 standard, it's probably a safe purchase. Dolby Vision is quickly becoming more prevalent in 4K TVs, but content right now is limited to VUDU, Amazon, and Netflix. Maybe later this year, we'll see some Dolby Vision UHD discs. But those will still work fine on a HDR-only set since the HDR layer will play without the DV metadata.

 

So is the game going to be in 4k or nah?

 

Hmm... On a different subject for films, I thought this really depends on if they're using actual film or going back to the original masters for mastering these 4k blurays (also if they were originally shot in actual film and done correctly). I am pretty sure original 35-70mm film can be 4-8k (but correct me if I'm wrong) and I know you're right that in some cases it can be 2k either down converted from 4k and then scaled up for quick distribution or originally shot at a lower res (so... then you're not getting true 4k once scaled). Obviously this is off topic from a sports game and applying more to original film/imax type stuff but interesting none the less.

When I buy 4k or even regular blu ray for older released movies I try to verify they're using the original masters and they were not only shot correctly but they were preserved, unfortunately it takes a bit more research but can pay off. I know a good example on Blu Ray (just 1080) is the old Road Warrior movie (pretty sure that was 4k masters downscaled to 1080p iirc).

I typically prefer blu ray because it's not super compressed like streaming, but I am interested to see how broadcast compares to streaming in 4k, I know it won't be 4k blu ray but it should be interesting. Unfortunately I just have TWC/Spectrum Wooo

 

You should get it on DirecTV if you have the Choice package or higher:

Choice:

• The package that beats cable, including all the top entertainment, news, and sports channels, plus your local sports.
• Over 175 channels
• Local channels included at no extra charge [?]
• Now includes live 4K – Enjoy amazing live entertainment in stunning life-like clarity.[?]

 

Typically when the rockets play on NBATV, the broadcast is blacked out locally.

 

Not in Austin.



DD

 

Will it be on the same channel as always?

 

I assume so...ch 674 is what my DVR records.

 

I bought a 4k LG HD TV in Dec, took it back as soon as I mounted it. My older Samsung LED TV had a better picture. Went ahead and bought the curved Samsung LED 4K smart TV. Great picture however I'm waiting for the DVDs thats designed for these..

Also its hard to hear that Root Sports may start broadcasting in 4k, yet League Pass still doesn't offer all games in HD.

 

What if I didn't get a triple double in 4k? Then what?

 

Can't tell if 4k or not. I will choose to believe it's 4k.