@numerwan - "Also, remember, most movies are also filmed in 720P/1080i... Only recently are you seeing more action movies shot in full 1080P..."
Uhh...no....
Movies are filmed on...wait for it...FILM! Very few movies are actually digitally captured these days. Most film stocks have resolution capabilities far beyond what we call 1080p.
Analog film is transferred to digital generally at 2K or 4K resolutions, and is then treated and downrezzed for inclusion on a disc.
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@numerwan - "Also, remember, most movies are also filmed in 720P/1080i... Only recently are you seeing more action movies shot in full 1080P..."
Uhh...no....
Movies are filmed on...wait for it...FILM! Very few movies are actually digitally captured these days. Most film stocks have resolution capabilities far beyond what we call 1080p.
Analog film is transferred to digital generally at 2K or 4K resolutions, and is then treated and downrezzed for inclusion on a disc.