HD Content on BT Vision

Dessyoxo · 15-09-2009, 20:39

Hello all, i currently have Sky HD including phone/internet but i am thinking about getting rid completely and going to BT vision (saving me about £800 over the next 18 months towards a wedding) but before i make the jump I'd like to know how much on demand stuff is in HD - i really like the better quality and am willing to wait for the download before watching.
is it just a few new films or has the library really gone big on HD?

betsvigi9 · 15-09-2009, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dessyoxo

Hello all, i currently have Sky HD including phone/internet but i am thinking about getting rid completely and going to BT vision (saving me about £800 over the next 18 months towards a wedding) but before i make the jump I'd like to know how much on demand stuff is in HD - i really like the better quality and am willing to wait for the download before watching.
is it just a few new films or has the library really gone big on HD?

There is only limited HD content on BT Vision, a few films and some nature programmes and you have to pay extra to watch them. If you particularly want HD, then you might be better of going for freesat, at least until there are some HD channels on Freeview. However, the picture quality of the On Demand stuff on Vision is very good, but Vision is not really an HD service, at least not yet anyway. I would guess it will be a couple of years before there is any serious HD on BT Vision.

Matterhorn · 15-09-2009, 22:32

BTV is definitely NOT the place for HD, in fact looking on my system there are 6 HD films....of which one is Jurassic Park! and the only HD TV I can find is the Top Gear Polar special.

Dessyoxo · 16-09-2009, 17:42

Thanks guys, i guess i have to decide if i want HD or not before taking the jump to BT Vision and give up sky HD

steveq3 · 24-09-2009, 15:54

Planet Earth is in HD thats the only HD content ive watched. It seems though that most of the little HD content is released on alot of platforms sumultaneously. For example BTVision, Virgin, XBOX360. I don't see why there isnt more variety cross platform

stuntmaster · 24-09-2009, 16:14

seems Steve3 post doesn't appear. - edit does now. cookie issue my end.

stuntmaster · 24-09-2009, 16:21

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Originally Posted by steveq3

Planet Earth is in HD thats the only HD content ive watched. It seems though that most of the little HD content is released on alot of platforms sumultaneously. For example BTVision, Virgin, XBOX360. I don't see why there isnt more variety cross platform

Agreed.

seems to be a limit on HD films they show too. never more than 5

for a brief seccond we had six.

but but because Watchmen arrived, Madagascar had to go.

I also feel HD is very hard to find.

Film > most watched > HD

and

TV > Find a program I think > HD (its at the very bottom of the list!)

What I'd like to see is since the ESPN football match is also shot in HD; can't we have it in HD on ESPN replay?

I feel there should be a main < HD > section at the top and say it lists:

Downloaded
Scheduled Downloads
Sport
TV
Film
HD Tools

in HD tools you'd find say a Test Screen, the dolby digital test, and say a BT video on how to set HD up.

i just feel HD content isn't being pushed enough. and I think an extra pack of £5 on top of any value pack could be enough to include all HD content as part of the system. except for films.

Also feel ESPN should be added to the replay category too since it is doing replay shows.

askmeanything · 01-10-2009, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dessyoxo

Thanks guys, i guess i have to decide if i want HD or not before taking the jump to BT Vision and give up sky HD

Don't jump too soon m'boy, why don't you phone sky and see if they can help you out without losing proper hd

wwwebber · 02-10-2009, 08:20

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Originally Posted by askmeanything

Don't jump too soon m'boy, why don't you phone sky and see if they can help you out without losing proper hd

Proper HD by the way is uncompressed 1080p which Sky doesnt support.

gamercraig · 02-10-2009, 08:40

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Originally Posted by wwwebber

Proper HD by the way is uncompressed 1080p which Sky doesnt support.

Yes, you'll only find "proper" (full) HD on Blu-Ray for now.

wwwebber · 02-10-2009, 08:54

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Originally Posted by gamercraig

Yes, you'll only find "proper" (full) HD on Blu-Ray for now.

Quite right. Which is why my Lovefilm account gets alot of use

stuntmaster · 02-10-2009, 12:29

On that point doesn't BT Vision output its content at 1080i?

I can't remember what BT outputs its HD content at. i know the box goes upto 1080i. (ive set it to 720p - the UI seems smoother to me on that)

wwwebber · 02-10-2009, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuntmaster

On that point doesn't BT Vision output its content at 1080i?

I can't remember what BT outputs its HD content at. i know the box goes upto 1080i. (ive set it to 720p - the UI seems smoother to me on that)

Yes, mine is set at 1080i without any issue. I am pretty sure that the HD content is 1080i anyway but I could be wrong.

techsmedders · 02-10-2009, 21:28

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Originally Posted by wwwebber

Yes, mine is set at 1080i without any issue. I am pretty sure that the HD content is 1080i anyway but I could be wrong.

I could be wrong but I think most of the content is 1080i but some could be 720p, but upscaled to 1080i if your output is set as that

stuntmaster · 02-10-2009, 21:55

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Originally Posted by techsmedders

I could be wrong but I think most of the content is 1080i but some could be 720p, but upscaled to 1080i if your output is set as that

ahh right, still good tho.

arirsole · 05-10-2009, 17:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dessyoxo

Hello all, i currently have Sky HD including phone/internet but i am thinking about getting rid completely and going to BT vision (saving me about £800 over the next 18 months towards a wedding) but before i make the jump I'd like to know how much on demand stuff is in HD - i really like the better quality and am willing to wait for the download before watching.
is it just a few new films or has the library really gone big on HD?

Why not use your Sky HD box as freesat and enjoy the free HD? or better still get a Freesat HDR as I did,

Dessyoxo · 05-10-2009, 19:45

I didn't realise that I could get HD through Freesat from Sky. Thanks, can I still record though?

stuntmaster · 06-10-2009, 14:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dessyoxo

I didn't realise that I could get HD through Freesat from Sky. Thanks, can I still record though?

probably not. sky will likely charge for it. (recording that is)

johnson293 · 06-10-2009, 17:06

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Originally Posted by stuntmaster

probably not. sky will likely charge for it. (recording that is)

^ This. If you cancel Sky subs and go with 'Free Sat from Sky' a Sky+/Sky HD box becomes just a receiver, as the PVR functions are disabled - you can't record anything or even watch anything you have recorded on the Hard Disk.

However, you can pay £10/month to Sky and they will reinstate the PVR functionality. Not something I did when i cancelled my subs (as had BT Vision at the time) but have read of people who have.

15-09-2009, 20:39	#1
Dessyoxo Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 13	HD Content on BT Vision Hello all, i currently have Sky HD including phone/internet but i am thinking about getting rid completely and going to BT vision (saving me about £800 over the next 18 months towards a wedding) but before i make the jump I'd like to know how much on demand stuff is in HD - i really like the better quality and am willing to wait for the download before watching. is it just a few new films or has the library really gone big on HD?

15-09-2009, 21:56	#2
betsvigi9 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 389	Quote: Originally Posted by Dessyoxo Hello all, i currently have Sky HD including phone/internet but i am thinking about getting rid completely and going to BT vision (saving me about £800 over the next 18 months towards a wedding) but before i make the jump I'd like to know how much on demand stuff is in HD - i really like the better quality and am willing to wait for the download before watching. is it just a few new films or has the library really gone big on HD? There is only limited HD content on BT Vision, a few films and some nature programmes and you have to pay extra to watch them. If you particularly want HD, then you might be better of going for freesat, at least until there are some HD channels on Freeview. However, the picture quality of the On Demand stuff on Vision is very good, but Vision is not really an HD service, at least not yet anyway. I would guess it will be a couple of years before there is any serious HD on BT Vision.

15-09-2009, 22:32	#3
Matterhorn Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 729	BTV is definitely NOT the place for HD, in fact looking on my system there are 6 HD films....of which one is Jurassic Park! and the only HD TV I can find is the Top Gear Polar special.

16-09-2009, 17:42	#4
Dessyoxo Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 13	Thanks guys, i guess i have to decide if i want HD or not before taking the jump to BT Vision and give up sky HD

24-09-2009, 15:54	#5
steveq3 Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chester UK Posts: 639	Planet Earth is in HD thats the only HD content ive watched. It seems though that most of the little HD content is released on alot of platforms sumultaneously. For example BTVision, Virgin, XBOX360. I don't see why there isnt more variety cross platform

24-09-2009, 16:14	#6
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	seems Steve3 post doesn't appear. - edit does now. cookie issue my end.

24-09-2009, 16:21	#7
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	Quote: Originally Posted by steveq3 Planet Earth is in HD thats the only HD content ive watched. It seems though that most of the little HD content is released on alot of platforms sumultaneously. For example BTVision, Virgin, XBOX360. I don't see why there isnt more variety cross platform Agreed. seems to be a limit on HD films they show too. never more than 5 for a brief seccond we had six. but but because Watchmen arrived, Madagascar had to go. I also feel HD is very hard to find. Film > most watched > HD and TV > Find a program I think > HD (its at the very bottom of the list!) What I'd like to see is since the ESPN football match is also shot in HD; can't we have it in HD on ESPN replay? I feel there should be a main < HD > section at the top and say it lists: Downloaded Scheduled Downloads Sport TV Film HD Tools in HD tools you'd find say a Test Screen, the dolby digital test, and say a BT video on how to set HD up. i just feel HD content isn't being pushed enough. and I think an extra pack of £5 on top of any value pack could be enough to include all HD content as part of the system. except for films. Also feel ESPN should be added to the replay category too since it is doing replay shows.

01-10-2009, 16:19	#8
askmeanything Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Dessyoxo Thanks guys, i guess i have to decide if i want HD or not before taking the jump to BT Vision and give up sky HD Don't jump too soon m'boy, why don't you phone sky and see if they can help you out without losing proper hd

02-10-2009, 08:20	#9
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Quote: Originally Posted by askmeanything Don't jump too soon m'boy, why don't you phone sky and see if they can help you out without losing proper hd Proper HD by the way is uncompressed 1080p which Sky doesnt support.

02-10-2009, 08:40	#10
gamercraig Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,874	Quote: Originally Posted by wwwebber Proper HD by the way is uncompressed 1080p which Sky doesnt support. Yes, you'll only find "proper" (full) HD on Blu-Ray for now.

02-10-2009, 08:54	#11
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Quote: Originally Posted by gamercraig Yes, you'll only find "proper" (full) HD on Blu-Ray for now. Quite right. Which is why my Lovefilm account gets alot of use

02-10-2009, 12:29	#12
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	On that point doesn't BT Vision output its content at 1080i? I can't remember what BT outputs its HD content at. i know the box goes upto 1080i. (ive set it to 720p - the UI seems smoother to me on that)

02-10-2009, 12:33	#13
wwwebber Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3,536	Quote: Originally Posted by stuntmaster On that point doesn't BT Vision output its content at 1080i? I can't remember what BT outputs its HD content at. i know the box goes upto 1080i. (ive set it to 720p - the UI seems smoother to me on that) Yes, mine is set at 1080i without any issue. I am pretty sure that the HD content is 1080i anyway but I could be wrong.

02-10-2009, 21:28	#14
techsmedders Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 422	Quote: Originally Posted by wwwebber Yes, mine is set at 1080i without any issue. I am pretty sure that the HD content is 1080i anyway but I could be wrong. I could be wrong but I think most of the content is 1080i but some could be 720p, but upscaled to 1080i if your output is set as that

02-10-2009, 21:55	#15
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	Quote: Originally Posted by techsmedders I could be wrong but I think most of the content is 1080i but some could be 720p, but upscaled to 1080i if your output is set as that ahh right, still good tho.

05-10-2009, 17:14	#16
arirsole Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 68	Quote: Originally Posted by Dessyoxo Hello all, i currently have Sky HD including phone/internet but i am thinking about getting rid completely and going to BT vision (saving me about £800 over the next 18 months towards a wedding) but before i make the jump I'd like to know how much on demand stuff is in HD - i really like the better quality and am willing to wait for the download before watching. is it just a few new films or has the library really gone big on HD? Why not use your Sky HD box as freesat and enjoy the free HD? or better still get a Freesat HDR as I did,

05-10-2009, 19:45	#17
Dessyoxo Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 13	I didn't realise that I could get HD through Freesat from Sky. Thanks, can I still record though?

06-10-2009, 14:51	#18
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	Quote: Originally Posted by Dessyoxo I didn't realise that I could get HD through Freesat from Sky. Thanks, can I still record though? probably not. sky will likely charge for it. (recording that is)

06-10-2009, 17:06	#19
johnson293 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,243	Quote: Originally Posted by stuntmaster probably not. sky will likely charge for it. (recording that is) ^ This. If you cancel Sky subs and go with 'Free Sat from Sky' a Sky+/Sky HD box becomes just a receiver, as the PVR functions are disabled - you can't record anything or even watch anything you have recorded on the Hard Disk. However, you can pay £10/month to Sky and they will reinstate the PVR functionality. Not something I did when i cancelled my subs (as had BT Vision at the time) but have read of people who have.

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