Ramesh DthSky
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Guys,
It seems Zee Tamil HD channel (LCN 752) is not provided with enough space /bandwidth in the transponder and hence I could see more pixelation/graininess on the faces of the actors when the long-distance shot scenes are shown. The resolution of the channel is not quite up to the mark when compared to other HD channels. It could be seen very prominently during serials telecast or more visibly during reality shows like 'SaReGaMaPa' or 'Tamizha Tamizha' when they frequently show long-distant shots. Further when a horizontal movement of an actor or camera is shown, sometimes I could see stuttering or non-smooth motion of that specific scene. To observe this non-smooth movement easily, please watch the host of 'Tamizha Tamizha' when he moves during the show.
Could someone subscribed to Zee Tamil HD (LCN 752) please check if you find some time ? At the outset, things may look normal but to really understand how good the picture clarity is for any HD channel in any DTH, one should actually have to look very keenly the faces of actors during the long-distant shots to observe this graininess/pixelation on the faces of actors or during fast moving scenes. Also the distance between the TV and the viewer should be closer by about one metre. In Zee Tamil HD, I could clearly see the blurriness or graininess on the faces of actors during long-distant shots. When we could not see enough detail in the long-distant shots, then the primary reason is compression. It is similar to comparing a long distant shot in any YouTube video at 360P or 480P with 720P or 1080P.
One might ask why should somebody attach an importance to view an HD channel and that too for long distant shots. I only watch HD channels and when graininess appear during long-distant shots then the entire screen would appear with improper resolution slightly and I would wish that HD channels should always appear crisp with High Definition without any picture clarity issues. In fact, this is the primary reason for me to switch from my previous DTH service provider to Airtel two years back.
@Siva, I hope you remember that we had discussed a similar issue for another DTH in a different thread for some regional music and movie HD channels. For this problem in Airtel, I have checked Zee Telugu HD (LCN 884) and found this issue to some extent during the 'Zee Heroes' show. For example, I found the non-smooth motion or stuttering when the camera was moved faster horizontally when the contestants were on a four wheeler vehicle. When you have some time, could you please check if you are getting those issues in Zee Telugu HD in Airtel ?
Note:- I have then checked Zee Keralam HD (LCN 833), Zee Marathi HD(LCN 517) and Zee Bangla HD(LCN 704) but these channels are perfectly fine without any issues in Airtel.
It seems Zee Tamil HD channel (LCN 752) is not provided with enough space /bandwidth in the transponder and hence I could see more pixelation/graininess on the faces of the actors when the long-distance shot scenes are shown. The resolution of the channel is not quite up to the mark when compared to other HD channels. It could be seen very prominently during serials telecast or more visibly during reality shows like 'SaReGaMaPa' or 'Tamizha Tamizha' when they frequently show long-distant shots. Further when a horizontal movement of an actor or camera is shown, sometimes I could see stuttering or non-smooth motion of that specific scene. To observe this non-smooth movement easily, please watch the host of 'Tamizha Tamizha' when he moves during the show.
Could someone subscribed to Zee Tamil HD (LCN 752) please check if you find some time ? At the outset, things may look normal but to really understand how good the picture clarity is for any HD channel in any DTH, one should actually have to look very keenly the faces of actors during the long-distant shots to observe this graininess/pixelation on the faces of actors or during fast moving scenes. Also the distance between the TV and the viewer should be closer by about one metre. In Zee Tamil HD, I could clearly see the blurriness or graininess on the faces of actors during long-distant shots. When we could not see enough detail in the long-distant shots, then the primary reason is compression. It is similar to comparing a long distant shot in any YouTube video at 360P or 480P with 720P or 1080P.
One might ask why should somebody attach an importance to view an HD channel and that too for long distant shots. I only watch HD channels and when graininess appear during long-distant shots then the entire screen would appear with improper resolution slightly and I would wish that HD channels should always appear crisp with High Definition without any picture clarity issues. In fact, this is the primary reason for me to switch from my previous DTH service provider to Airtel two years back.
@Siva, I hope you remember that we had discussed a similar issue for another DTH in a different thread for some regional music and movie HD channels. For this problem in Airtel, I have checked Zee Telugu HD (LCN 884) and found this issue to some extent during the 'Zee Heroes' show. For example, I found the non-smooth motion or stuttering when the camera was moved faster horizontally when the contestants were on a four wheeler vehicle. When you have some time, could you please check if you are getting those issues in Zee Telugu HD in Airtel ?
Note:- I have then checked Zee Keralam HD (LCN 833), Zee Marathi HD(LCN 517) and Zee Bangla HD(LCN 704) but these channels are perfectly fine without any issues in Airtel.
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