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4K resolution TV mounted on a wall showing action scene

What is 4K? The basics of Ultra HD explained

By Nick Pino, Henry St Leger published

Updated 4K resolution is now the standard for new TVs, but what actually is it?

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Instant guide to home cinema audio

By Martin James last updated

Once you've upgraded, you won't believe your ears

Panasonic DMP-UB700

Panasonic's latest 4K Blu-ray player is bringing the new format to the mainstream

By Jon Porter published

IFA 2016 In its IFA press conference Panasonic unveiled the new player, which is significantly cheaper than its predecessor.

Orah 4i

This tiny 360 camera shoots 4K, live-streaming virtual reality

By Kevin Lee published

VideoStitch unveils the Orah 4i, a tiny live-streaming, 4K Ultra-HD 360-degree camera. Whoa.

Marco Polo

HDR's TV potential will still be compromised for years to come

By Dave James published

Marco Polo's Director of Photography had to hold back his creative vision for HDR because of the limitations of SDR TVs.

Star Wars Blu-ray: behind the scenes

Before Episode VII: the behind-the-scenes story of the Star Wars Blu-ray

By Marc Chacksfield published

In Depth From apprentice to (re)master - this is how Star Wars was painstakingly remastered for Blu-ray.

Star Wars

Why has Star Wars turned its back on digital film?

By Dave James published

Star Wars Week The Star Wars films have long been at the forefront of movie innovation, so why is the new trilogy turning back to older tech?

Going OTT with HDR and beyond...

TV Insider - Going OTT with HDR and beyond...

By William Scanlon published

Opinion HDR presents unique problems for TV and content manufacturers, but don't worry, it'll all be worth the effort.

High Dynamic Range

Will High Dynamic Range struggle to get onto our TVs?

By Dave James published

Experts at the MIPCOM entertainment content show have been told that HDR faces problems with production and TVs.

One of the movie's most challenging 3D sequences was choreographing Gandalf and the dwarves in Bag End

Behind the scenes of The Hobbit: the special effects masters

By Steve May published

MOVIE WEEK Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey proved a challenge of Silmarillion proportions for the visual effects team at Weta Digital.

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