"1080p" Episode #1
By shaggydude 1 Comments
I'm a relatively new member to giantbomb.com and I was surprised this info doesn't have it's own page on the site (please link it to me if I'm mistaken) because I find it relevant to the video games that I enjoy the most. I've played video games on a range of televisions throughout my life, from the old CRT TVs of my youth to the 37" Sharp AQUOS that now sits in front of me. Learning about higher resolution displays and how much they can enhance the definition and clarity of the games I play and the movies I watch has been one of the most eye-opening experiences for me during this latest generation of video games. I hope to share the experience of owning a higher resolution display with anyone who might read this blog, especially anyone who might read this blog on a display that can't quite make it to 1920x1080.1080p is the shorthand identification for a set of high-definition television (HDTV) video modes that are characterised by 1080 horizontal lines of vertical resolution and progressive scan, meaning unlike the 1080i display standard, the image is not interlaced.
The term usually assumes a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9, implying a horizontal resolution of 1920 pixels. This resolution is similar to that of 2K digital cinema technology. The frame rate can be either implied by the context or specified after the letter 'p', such as 1080p30, meaning 30 progressive frames per second.
1080p, sometimes referred to in marketing materials as Full HD, typically refers to the capability to accept 1080p signal and display it with native resolution of at least 1080 lines, as well as the capability to upscale lower-resolution material to 1080p.
-Wikipedia.com
Since I only have the equipment to capture from my PC in 1080p, each week I will try to share with you a few captures from PC games and blu-rays that I can display at native 1080p. Maybe you'll discover some games you didn't know about, or maybe you'll just come away with some better desktop images :)
Just Cause 2
Mass Effect 2
