Get on the phone with friend, adjust settings, see what happens. Figure out where we are both at for Truevision (LG's motion tech) settings, etc. I'll report back later.
I'm not sure what to think, because I've read articles which appear to consider them as one and the same, while others appear to make a distinction. Of course, some info is from 2008, and other info from 2010. It's a bit frustrating just from a geeky, technical aspect.
In the end, all I know are a few general things: the SOA effect doesn't bother me. I'm used to it I think, though again I don't notice it on my set as much as I do on my friends. That's probably settings, which as noted above I'll look into later; I love the quality, and others do as well. However not everything is equal, and some signals are excellent, while others have blur or lesser quality. Some sports are excellent (hockey/golf) while others are good but show blurr with fast motion (basketball mostly, but also football). I have no idea the cause, whether it be on the broadcasters end, the cable end, or my end; standard DVD's look significantly better, and display some SOA which I like. Blu-rays are incredible, though there is "good" and "bad" discs, not all are equal. Which seems kind of odd to me, but whatever. Source material quality maybe? Conversion quality maybe from film to digital?
From everything I've read, these are two different issues. If I understand DomA correctly, he seems to be saying that isn't so. I don't believe he's right on that, but he does seem to be something of an expert, so you can decide who to believe.
I tried to provide at least one link to back up what I was saying, but the site I linked to was hardly the authority on such matters, so. . .*shrugs* In any case, I'll explain the issue as I understand it.
I tried to provide at least one link to back up what I was saying, but the site I linked to was hardly the authority on such matters, so. . .*shrugs* In any case, I'll explain the issue as I understand it. I'm not sure what to think, because I've read articles which appear to consider them as one and the same, while others appear to make a distinction. Of course, some info is from 2008, and other info from 2010. It's a bit frustrating just from a geeky, technical aspect.
1) Soap Opera Effect: everything looks "too smooth." This is caused by the TV's circuitry algorithmically creating intermediate frames, instead of displaying the same frame many times in a row.
2) Judder: This is caused by a tv running at a frame rate that is not a multiple of the source input. Typically, you will find this when watching 24fps input (most blu-rays) on a 60hz tv (most low-end televisions). The following link will explain the technical side of the problem better than I can: <a href="http://wesleytech.com/1080p-24p-blu-ray-judder-explained/392/">link</a>.
To prevent judder when watching 24p source material, you need a tv capable of refreshing at a multiple of 24. This is common for LCDs, which often have 120 or 240hz modes. These tvs generally have a "cinema" mode (again, it's called a lot of different things) that sets the tv to use its higher refresh rate, WITHOUT using the automotion processing that causes the SOA. In other words, it displays one frame five times, followed by the next at five times, etc. Rather than displaying one frame, then displaying four algorithmically generated intermediate frames, then the next "real" frame, etc.
LCD HDTVs have a great picture, no doubt about that. The soap opera effect of automotion processing bothers some people, but other people love it. For those who don't, just turning it off should work fine. I have no idea what your tv is set to use, but I'd say you either don't have a lot of processing enabled, or else you've learned to like the SOA.
Either one is perfectly fine, and I'm sure you've got a great tv.
Either one is perfectly fine, and I'm sure you've got a great tv.In the end, all I know are a few general things: the SOA effect doesn't bother me. I'm used to it I think, though again I don't notice it on my set as much as I do on my friends. That's probably settings, which as noted above I'll look into later; I love the quality, and others do as well. However not everything is equal, and some signals are excellent, while others have blur or lesser quality. Some sports are excellent (hockey/golf) while others are good but show blurr with fast motion (basketball mostly, but also football). I have no idea the cause, whether it be on the broadcasters end, the cable end, or my end; standard DVD's look significantly better, and display some SOA which I like. Blu-rays are incredible, though there is "good" and "bad" discs, not all are equal. Which seems kind of odd to me, but whatever. Source material quality maybe? Conversion quality maybe from film to digital?
I would slave, to pave the way, to sink your ship of fools.
Game of Thrones - Episode 1: Official discussion thread
- 17/04/2011 11:04:49 AM
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i'm going to start off with....
- 17/04/2011 04:08:12 PM
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It seems to have focused him back on aSoFaI....He has made alot of progress on aDwD almost Done!!! *NM*
- 17/04/2011 10:58:09 PM
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HOLY CRAP
- 18/04/2011 03:06:55 AM
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No, but Jaime and Tyrion have a VERY strong sibling resemblance.
- 18/04/2011 06:29:00 AM
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Joff's lips were just not pouty enough I thought, still I can't stand the sight of him, so good job *NM*
- 18/04/2011 07:13:22 AM
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I also approve of the casting. Other impressions:
- 18/04/2011 06:33:44 AM
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Dany's wedding night did not end with a smile....
- 18/04/2011 07:08:38 AM
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Hmm.
- 18/04/2011 07:47:44 AM
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I think you're pretty close to remembering correctly
- 19/04/2011 02:28:06 AM
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Meh, I didn't really mind that scene.
- 19/04/2011 03:38:34 AM
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I really enjoyed it, but one thing that was distracting me...
- 18/04/2011 08:15:54 AM
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So you were definitly watching it on a LCD or LED tv with 120hrtz or greater.....they are poopy
- 18/04/2011 08:52:29 AM
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Ouch....
- 18/04/2011 09:59:28 PM
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I'm not an expert by any means, but I think you have that wrong.
- 19/04/2011 03:22:46 AM
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Re: I'm not an expert by any means, but I think you have that wrong.
- 19/04/2011 02:29:30 PM
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As I said, you sound like you know what you're talking about.
- 19/04/2011 03:53:34 PM
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- 19/04/2011 03:53:34 PM
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I've gotta butt in
- 19/04/2011 04:46:28 PM
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- 19/04/2011 04:46:28 PM
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The more, the merrier.
- 19/04/2011 05:26:29 PM
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- 19/04/2011 05:26:29 PM
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Poopy was kinda strong language. It is a matter of taste and Aemon is my new favorite.
- 19/04/2011 06:25:15 PM
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Re: Poopy was kinda strong language. It is a matter of taste and Aemon is my new favorite.
- 19/04/2011 06:44:18 PM
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Gonna look into the setting tonight
- 19/04/2011 07:22:19 PM
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Re: As I said, you sound like you know what you're talking about.
- 20/04/2011 12:24:25 AM
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- 20/04/2011 12:24:25 AM
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this whole discussion has gone way over my head
- 20/04/2011 12:53:06 AM
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Don't worry about it, there's no reason to know most of that stuff.
- 20/04/2011 08:08:15 AM
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One question that can be seen in the preview
- 18/04/2011 06:55:16 AM
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I wondered at this too
- 18/04/2011 07:26:15 PM
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Re: I wondered at this too
- 18/04/2011 08:21:07 PM
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Yes like predator! Don't like the noises they had it making too. Importance of colour:
- 18/04/2011 11:47:17 PM
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It appears doggy-style is the preferred method of copulation so far.
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- 18/04/2011 08:11:45 AM
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- 18/04/2011 08:11:45 AM
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the last couple we saw doing it that way
- 18/04/2011 08:34:33 AM
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I could be wrong but I seem to think the book had her looking over his shoulder from missionary.
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- 19/04/2011 04:29:26 AM
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- 19/04/2011 04:29:26 AM
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Is it me
- 18/04/2011 12:48:48 PM
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Yes, it was definitely a different scenery than the rest of Winterfell.
- 19/04/2011 04:31:00 AM
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Yeah, she was walking through the inner yard and then arrived there
- 19/04/2011 08:35:54 AM
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Well I think it was as good as it could have been.
- 19/04/2011 03:03:27 AM
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Interesting that you comment on the looks, because I felt the same.
- 19/04/2011 03:50:49 AM
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That was very good, but...
- 19/04/2011 08:17:02 AM
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A couple of early impressions...
- 19/04/2011 07:55:04 PM
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nah, the break out performance on this show is going to be
- 20/04/2011 01:00:50 AM
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I enjoyed it. I'll continue watching and maybe even give the book another go when I have time.
- 20/04/2011 12:58:56 AM
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