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darrylr · 2005-12-19, 08:56 PM

Coming in fine here on 505 but I already subscribe to all the HD channels.

-Darryl

Avernar · 2005-12-19, 09:02 PM

Why did they have to make the bug so opaque? It's extremely distracting.

And why are bugs even necessary on a premium channel? You can only get it using a digital set top box so figuring out what channel it is is a single button away.

nathan · 2005-12-19, 09:04 PM

Wow...the preview of Miracle Planet that's on right now looks just absolutely amazing. Unless it's not a preview, and it's a show...but it seems odd, as it started at 7:56.

Ah well, that recreation of a comet hitting the earth, the final fly-around of the earth all red and charred looked just phenominal.

Awesome.

(and yes, the bug is a bit big and could be a bit more transparent)

Battscrew · 2005-12-19, 09:30 PM

I'm thinking its free for those already paying for it?

Cyclism · 2005-12-19, 09:32 PM

So far (21:30) I've noticed only 2 real commercial breaks. And the commercials were for Discovery Channel programming.

Avernar · 2005-12-19, 09:33 PM

Doh!

The first episode of Jurney to the Center of the Earth was DD 5.1. The second episode was DD 2.0.

Avernar · 2005-12-19, 10:08 PM

Yep They're definately having sound problems. Alien Planet brefly switch to DD5.0 (yes, no LFE channel) and then back to DD2.0.

HiDefBob · 2005-12-20, 02:48 AM

The PQ on "Alien Planet" is stunning. Very interesting program. As for the sound ... this program may not have been recorded in DD5.1 ... I was getting prologic.

I am going to love this channel ... some stunning wildlife images in the ads ... I cannot wait to see those!

vaillan57 · 2005-12-20, 07:31 AM

What channel si on Expressvu

avtechnoid · 2005-12-20, 09:37 AM

I'm totally psych'd about this channel. Although, looking through the IPG for the next week looks like the pattern is a weekly repeat cycle, with only a few different things appearing each week and repeating through the week. That's ok, kudos to them for making it this far. Hopefully a bigger content library over time means less repeat.

The demo loop they showed from 7-8 pm was awesome and fun to watch, almost all demo's were of the 'high quality HD' variety, not the HD wannabe stuff. The one clip with the floating water bead with the reflection of the guy in the bead was one of those 'blew me away' moments - had to replay that one over a few times on the PVR for giggles.

Just goes to show that great quality HD really brings out the power of our HD sets/FP's, so we're still quite lacking in quality HD content these days, but i feel the momentum building - its here to stay.

atari8472 · 2005-12-20, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaillan57

What channel si on Expressvu

it's on channel 853, but it might require a separate subscription, activation or dish upgrade if you're not seeing it in your guide

cm_soo · 2005-12-20, 11:41 AM

PQ was awesome for Alien Planet, as mentioned the audio flipped around a bit from DD 5.1 to 2.0., hopefully the audio bugs get worked out so high quality audio accompanies these awesome looking shows.

Some of the previews looked awesome, especially the Everest shows.

jfdube · 2005-12-20, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avtechnoid

The one clip with the floating water bead with the reflection of the guy in the bead was one of those 'blew me away' moments - had to replay that one over a few times on the PVR for giggles.

Agreed. This clip was awesome.

I can't wait for Insectia to be on the regular programming. This has got to be one of the best looking HD program I have ever seen.

HiDefBob · 2005-12-20, 01:40 PM

I just spoke to a Shaw Cable representative in Vancouver. He said they definitely will be adding Discovery HD to their HD lineup in the new year. They are working to get a contract with Discovery HD. The question I have is ... why wait until after the channel is launched ... why not have these things in place ahead of time! Shaw is always very slow to add HD channels.

I also contacted Star Choice through their Dialogue Zone regarding the addition of Discovery HD.

acSlayta · 2005-12-20, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiDefBob

I just spoke to a Shaw Cable representative in Vancouver. He said they definitely will be adding Discovery HD to their HD lineup in the new year. They are working to get a contract with Discovery HD. The question I have is ... why wait until after the channel is launched ... why not have these things in place ahead of time! Shaw is always very slow to add HD channels.

That's good news, but I agree - why do they always have to come in second when it comes to HD - they are never leading the pack.

2005-12-19, 09:04 PM	#63
nathan Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kitchener, ON (Rogers Customer) Posts: 1,249	Wow...the preview of Miracle Planet that's on right now looks just absolutely amazing. Unless it's not a preview, and it's a show...but it seems odd, as it started at 7:56. Ah well, that recreation of a comet hitting the earth, the final fly-around of the earth all red and charred looked just phenominal. Awesome. (and yes, the bug is a bit big and could be a bit more transparent) __________________ Toshiba 62HM84 \| SA 8300HD \| HD-DVD/Blu-ray HTPC \| XBox360 \| Playstation 3 Denon AVR-2807 \| URC MX-650

2005-12-19, 09:30 PM	#64
Battscrew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, just west of the center of the Universe Posts: 1,073	I'm thinking its free for those already paying for it? __________________ Am I getting new Sony?

2005-12-20, 02:48 AM	#68
HiDefBob Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,273	The PQ on "Alien Planet" is stunning. Very interesting program. As for the sound ... this program may not have been recorded in DD5.1 ... I was getting prologic. I am going to love this channel ... some stunning wildlife images in the ads ... I cannot wait to see those! __________________ WOW TV is here! NTSC RIP! Shaw Direct/Bell TV/Telus Optik

2005-12-20, 07:31 AM	#69
vaillan57 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 79	What channel si on Expressvu __________________ SONY 50"\| Expressvu 6100 Hd \| 3100 & 4500 \| North Bay ON Last edited by 57; 2005-12-20 at 09:12 AM. Reason: Unnecessary Quote Removed.

2005-12-20, 11:41 AM	#72
cm_soo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Posts: 204	PQ was awesome for Alien Planet, as mentioned the audio flipped around a bit from DD 5.1 to 2.0., hopefully the audio bugs get worked out so high quality audio accompanies these awesome looking shows. Some of the previews looked awesome, especially the Everest shows. __________________ Shaw 6412, Hitachi 46F510, Onkyo TXSR603B, XBMC, Squeezebox 3, Harmony 628, Garmin GPS Map 60, Cyclods Evolution

2005-12-19, 08:56 PM	#61
darrylr Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nepean, Ontario Posts: 2,980	Coming in fine here on 505 but I already subscribe to all the HD channels. -Darryl

2005-12-19, 09:02 PM	#62
Avernar Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mississauga Posts: 103	Why did they have to make the bug so opaque? It's extremely distracting. And why are bugs even necessary on a premium channel? You can only get it using a digital set top box so figuring out what channel it is is a single button away.

2005-12-19, 09:32 PM	#65
Cyclism Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver - OTA, Pioneer KURO Elite Signature PRO-141FD, 27" iMac, WDTV Live. Posts: 2,779	So far (21:30) I've noticed only 2 real commercial breaks. And the commercials were for Discovery Channel programming.

2005-12-19, 09:33 PM	#66
Avernar Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mississauga Posts: 103	Doh! The first episode of Jurney to the Center of the Earth was DD 5.1. The second episode was DD 2.0.

2005-12-19, 10:08 PM	#67
Avernar Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mississauga Posts: 103	Yep They're definately having sound problems. Alien Planet brefly switch to DD5.0 (yes, no LFE channel) and then back to DD2.0.

2005-12-20, 09:37 AM	#70
avtechnoid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Waterloo, ON Posts: 40	I'm totally psych'd about this channel. Although, looking through the IPG for the next week looks like the pattern is a weekly repeat cycle, with only a few different things appearing each week and repeating through the week. That's ok, kudos to them for making it this far. Hopefully a bigger content library over time means less repeat. The demo loop they showed from 7-8 pm was awesome and fun to watch, almost all demo's were of the 'high quality HD' variety, not the HD wannabe stuff. The one clip with the floating water bead with the reflection of the guy in the bead was one of those 'blew me away' moments - had to replay that one over a few times on the PVR for giggles. Just goes to show that great quality HD really brings out the power of our HD sets/FP's, so we're still quite lacking in quality HD content these days, but i feel the momentum building - its here to stay.

2005-12-20, 01:40 PM	#74
HiDefBob Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,273	I just spoke to a Shaw Cable representative in Vancouver. He said they definitely will be adding Discovery HD to their HD lineup in the new year. They are working to get a contract with Discovery HD. The question I have is ... why wait until after the channel is launched ... why not have these things in place ahead of time! Shaw is always very slow to add HD channels. I also contacted Star Choice through their Dialogue Zone regarding the addition of Discovery HD. __________________ WOW TV is here! NTSC RIP! Shaw Direct/Bell TV/Telus Optik Last edited by HiDefBob; 2005-12-20 at 01:50 PM.

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