Dish 1080p PPV Question

[gadgtfreek]

Looking at new release movies, I assume you can get the 1080p file download to a Hopper? Reason I ask is I know they have better PQ than say the same movie on a PPV "channel". I used this on Directv from time to time, and while it was only Dolby Digital 5.1, the PQ was pretty good. Also, are they 1080p/24 output from the Hopper?

Thanks.

 

[lucky86]

There are some 1080p VODs and they are 1080p24.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Thanks.

 

[DishSubLA]

Yes, I've noticed the pre-download content via satellite to HDD offered as VOD channels 1 or 501 (not necessarily Dish on Demand nor Blockbuster@Home, as they are downloaded via internet) is superior to any of the live streaming PPV channels. Although, the PPV and premium movie channels are among the best PQ for live streamed channels, better than the 105-209 channels.

 

[gadgtfreek]

The 1080p/24 movie did look good, I checked one out last night. But, at $6.99, still way off $1.61 at Redbox

 

[gklyber]

1080p/24 is no different than 1080i60 as long as the TV does the proper pull-down conversion. Google for details.

 

[gadgtfreek]

The 1080p/24 file uses LESS bandwidth for the same file size, therefore better image quality with the same size download. Google for details... This is why Id rather had a 1080p/24 download than a 1080i/60.

Secondly, if I have a 1080p display compatible with the native 24hz signal, why would I want to send it 1080i/60? Id rather avoid the deinterlacing, period. 24fps is the native framerate of the movie.

What I get at 1080i/60 is a frame rate conversion from the native 24hz, potential reduction in image quality (3 gigs at 2 hours of 1080i/60 is most likely not going to look as good as 3 gigs of 1080p/24 at 2 hours) and my display has to deinterlace.

I agree with your statement, or at least part of it, but its not the whole picture.