4K Resolution Video to Push Computing Boundaries

Youtube has provided us with a glimpse of the future on their demo page with 4k resolution video files. In order to see them select “Original” above the 1080p mode in the settings menu. You wont be able to really enjoy the 4K resolution since there is hardly any monitors available yet that will render 4K resolution.

This sort of resolution file will push the boundaries of technology not just on consumer devices but also in storage, video processing, encoding etc. as well as the consumer and commercial networks. Currently Japan, BBC and RAI are proposing the Ultra HD or Super HiVision (4320p) and this resolution roughly equals the IMAX resolution