Smallville Premiere 9/24/02 - Spoilers... (1 Viewer)

[Adam Lenhardt]

What resolution are they using for HD? 1080i or 720p?

HDTV... 1080i. Only Fox broadcasts digital at "high res" 720P.

 

[Vlad D]

HDTV... 1080i. Only Fox broadcasts digital at "high res" 720P.

Actually, Fox broadcasts at 480p and ABC broadcasts at 780p which is still considered HD.

 

[Adam Lenhardt]

Whoops sorry, confused and promptly corrected.:b

 

[Dave Scarpa]

Yeah the structure is a bit weird but it happens all the time. I really don't think Clark would've done anything but look for his Dad yet he's continually elsewhere. Otherwise a good story

 

[Derek Miner]

Same thing goes for Lex talking to Clark about his father issues.

I did say to my friend during this show, "And why does Lex feel the need to go into this RIGHT NOW?" He rationalized it was because Clark is Lex's only friend.

 

[Ken Chan]

Fox broadcasts at 480p and ABC broadcasts at 780p which is still considered HD

It's not clear from the sentence structure, but just to clarify: while the 1280x720p (at 60 frames/sec instead of the usual 30) that ABC uses is considered HD, the 720x480p that Fox does is not. It is sometimes called EDTV (Enhanced Definition).

//Ken

 

[Vlad D]

Thanks for the clarification Ken. I meant that ABC's 780p was HD and that Fox's 480p wasn't.