Re: TCM HD update?
film111
Specialist - Level 1

@alski wrote:

Hi All,

Ok so reading the last update here, TCM is broadcasting HD??.


Despite what that post stated, there is NO HD on TCM-HD.  Nothing is being seen in HD on Cablevision, Comcast, DISH, Time Warner, or Direct TV.   Nor have they ever.  Yes, having their HD channel will improve the PQ...but "better than SD" is still not HD.  What people are seeing are simple upconverts...not 1080 HD.   That's been confirmed by a  TCM rep.  And, when asked why eveb bother having an HD channel if there is no HD, the response was that it's a "keeping up with the Jones" thing.  However, classic films CAN be seen in true HD via HDNet Movies, MGM-HD, and the premium channels. (Cinemax, EPIX, The Movie Channel)...all carried by FIOS.

Re: TCM HD update?
bobbo527
Specialist - Level 3

@nycrobbie wrote:

Time Warner offers TCM HD.. Why not Verizon FIOS?  I am upset about that and considering switch back to TWC. 


Adding new English language HD is NOT a priority at Verizon and I would be extremely shocked if you see TCM-HD added anytime in the next few YEARS.   Smiley Mad

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Re: TCM HD update?
film111
Specialist - Level 1

@bobbo527 wrote:

Adding new English language HD is NOT a priority at Verizon and I would be extremely shocked if you see TCM-HD added anytime in the next few YEARS.   Smiley Mad



Sadly, this is very true.  While there will be no new HD additions in the forseeable future, Verizon WILL be adding more Spanish channels.

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Re: TCM HD update?
FeeFiFoe
Enthusiast - Level 2

TCM is one of the main divisions of Time Warner. Verizon is in no hurry to promote the competition.

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Re: TCM HD update?
PKee
Newbie

I'm a new customer to Fios TV switching from Optimum Online.  I'm very disappointed to see the HD line up, espcially no TCM HD.  TCM HD is essential to many household. 

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Re: TCM HD update?
JerryCic
Enthusiast - Level 2

To the point of there being no HD content  on TCMHD.

The one thing i can say is that when TCM plays a movie as letterboxed on the non HD channel, the same movie is widescreen on the HD version.

That may not count for much according to some in this post but it IS a much better experience and better quality as well.

Re: TCM HD update?
JerryCic
Enthusiast - Level 2

To the point of there being no HD content  on TCMHD.

The one thing i can say is that when TCM plays a movie as letterboxed on the non HD channel, the same movie is widescreen on the HD version.

That may not count for much according to some in this post but it IS a much better experience and better quality as well.

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Re: TCM HD update?
film111
Specialist - Level 1

Yes, it is better quality than the SD channel, but it is still not HD.   They are simply upconverts, similar to what many DVD players do when playing a standard DVD to your HD television.   But it's still not HD.  HD has resolutions of 720p to 1080i on broadcast, while DVD is only 480p.  .So yes, the digital channel will look better than the SD channel, it's still not near HD quality. 

 Actually, considering how long  TCM has had an HD channel, it's shameful of them to still not be showing anything in HD.  But fortunately, as stated before, other channels are showing classic films in true HD. (recently saw HIGH NOON on HDNet Movies and it looked absolutely stunning!) 

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Re: TCM HD update?
ScottM
Enthusiast - Level 3

Where are the Dev Team notices found?

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Re: TCM HD update?
garysb1
Enthusiast - Level 3

TCM would have to do HD masters of all the films they own for it to make any sense to start broadcasting in HD. The majority of the films are on 480i SD video so even if broadcast in HD the majority of the films would still be upconverted from 480i. Still I would love to see wide screen films use the full width of the screen and wish Fios would add the service.