Has anyone else noticed the quality of the documentary HD channels is getting worse? I dont mean the bit rate or codec, just the production values.
Its obvious some of the programmes are shot with non broadcast quality consumer level HD camcorders. I was watching a programmes the other day about Egypt and the picture was out of focus at the edges and had a rainbow effect and fisheye distortion, like the first mobile phone cameras. It was not a deliberate effect either, just cheapness. Most other programmes also have smearing, washed out colour (generally beige cast) and grain.
Its really not good enough, some of the outut is almost unwatchable.
Its obvious some of the programmes are shot with non broadcast quality consumer level HD camcorders. I was watching a programmes the other day about Egypt and the picture was out of focus at the edges and had a rainbow effect and fisheye distortion, like the first mobile phone cameras. It was not a deliberate effect either, just cheapness. Most other programmes also have smearing, washed out colour (generally beige cast) and grain.
Its really not good enough, some of the outut is almost unwatchable.