thought HD & sound was very good, had a cinematic feel to it, anybody anyone else think that SD looks very David Tennent ?
Thoughts on HD broadcast
I thought the HD quality was really good. The night shots looked fantastic!! I sat with my nose right up to the TV for the first time in 30 years!
Originally Posted by Tonymcn:
“thought HD & sound was very good, had a cinematic feel to it, anybody anyone else think that SD looks very David Tennent ?”
“thought HD & sound was very good, had a cinematic feel to it, anybody anyone else think that SD looks very David Tennent ?”
And 4:3 looks very Sylvester McCoy and black and white looks very Patrick Troughton!
I always thought that 21st century DW was of the very highest technical quality, whether SD or HD, but HD is certainly a further enhancement, but especially the 5.1 surround sound.
Quite why the TARDIS nearly always seems to materialise and de-materialise behind you I've never been quite sure though!
I thought it was pretty amazing too, but then again I think the beeb do a better quality HD than other channels (If thats even possible, but it seems like it as a viewer).
Incidently I watched a re-run of WOM on Friday night on BBC HD, and that was pretty good too, especially the CGI explosions near the end, which were very realistic.
Incidently I watched a re-run of WOM on Friday night on BBC HD, and that was pretty good too, especially the CGI explosions near the end, which were very realistic.
Originally Posted by Miss_Qwerty:
“I thought it was pretty amazing too, but then again I think the beeb do a better quality HD than other channels (If thats even possible, but it seems like it as a viewer).
Incidently I watched a re-run of WOM on Friday night on BBC HD, and that was pretty good too, especially the CGI explosions near the end, which were very realistic.”
“I thought it was pretty amazing too, but then again I think the beeb do a better quality HD than other channels (If thats even possible, but it seems like it as a viewer).
Incidently I watched a re-run of WOM on Friday night on BBC HD, and that was pretty good too, especially the CGI explosions near the end, which were very realistic.”
Dont tell the guys on the Sky HD forums that - the BBC get a bad deal on HD quality compared to other channels
Agreed - thought it looked incredible in HD, almost as if you could reach through the TV screen and touch the actors!
I agree with everyone. The HD quality was superb - especially the opening scene with the TARDIS hurtling towards Big Ben. I don't think I could go back to watching Doctor Who in SD now!
Originally Posted by JohnFlawbod:
“Only 300,000 people saw it...shame really, but there's still time”
“Only 300,000 people saw it...shame really, but there's still time”
I've enjoyed it HD through iplayer and a large flat screen. It looks great!
What I enjoyed the most was the fact that we got 5.1 sound rather than 2.0, 4.1, 5.0 that's plagued a lot of their recent sci fi output
I am shocked at only 300,000 viewers on the HD channel, surely that can't be right? Is this country really that backward?
It really came across well in HD, the tardis looked stunning as did the whole village even the fish fingers and custard looked good although I'm not tempted to try it.
It really came across well in HD, the tardis looked stunning as did the whole village even the fish fingers and custard looked good although I'm not tempted to try it.
I don't know why, but I thought the overall picture quality was an improvement on the specials last year. (I haven't made any hardware/settings changes at home.)
It certainly enhanced the viewing experience for me!
It certainly enhanced the viewing experience for me!
Originally Posted by Snecklifter:
“I am shocked at only 300,000 viewers on the HD channel, surely that can't be right? Is this country really that backward?
It really came across well in HD, the tardis looked stunning as did the whole village even the fish fingers and custard looked good although I'm not tempted to try it.”
“I am shocked at only 300,000 viewers on the HD channel, surely that can't be right? Is this country really that backward?
It really came across well in HD, the tardis looked stunning as did the whole village even the fish fingers and custard looked good although I'm not tempted to try it.”
300,000 viewers is actually pretty good for BBC HD. Its just an indication of how the vast majority of people have yet to get with the times!
Yeah I thought the village scenes and the TARDIS console at the end were what looked particularly good in HD.
Really nice quality in HD. Not just the technical aspect, but the set lighting and post-production colouring - equal in my view to any recent feature film. The 5.1 sound was a good bonus, too. Everything being equal, it should now make the show a really good 'sell' around the world.
The CGI shown so far was good - not brilliant, but I didn't have a huge problem with it, knowing their budget was constrained. I'd rather have reasonable visuals, with brilliant writing, acting and direction, than the other way around. Hopefully, if the show gets good overseas sales, then budget can be increased for future series'.
The CGI shown so far was good - not brilliant, but I didn't have a huge problem with it, knowing their budget was constrained. I'd rather have reasonable visuals, with brilliant writing, acting and direction, than the other way around. Hopefully, if the show gets good overseas sales, then budget can be increased for future series'.
Originally Posted by berncol:
“I don't know why, but I thought the overall picture quality was an improvement on the specials last year. (I haven't made any hardware/settings changes at home.)
It certainly enhanced the viewing experience for me!”
“I don't know why, but I thought the overall picture quality was an improvement on the specials last year. (I haven't made any hardware/settings changes at home.)
It certainly enhanced the viewing experience for me!”
I believe they've bought new cameras - though I don't know the technical details.
