If that's one of the codecs the DVD Forum is considering handing to consumers for HD content, they've got some screws loose. HD with heavy compression artifacts is going to look no better (if not worse) than MPEG-2 for 480i! Disappointing to say the least. If people buy into HD-DVD and it...
I just hope this isn't the future, especially if the PQ is only average. Whatever happens to pre-recorded HD content, I'd want it to at least meet D-Theater qualities, and at best beat the crap out of it. However, it's gotta be true 1080p in a variety of frame rates (24, 30, 60, etc.) for...
As some have been discussing over at AVS Forum, there is a strong possibility that at least the T2 Extreme Edition will feature a demo of low bitrate Corona HD compression in the form of Terminator 2's theatrical cut w/ 5.1 audio. Obviously, since there are no red laser HD players on the...