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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

"new Ipad" (3) , how do I get highest quality demo video on it ?

Put a little line pair pattern in it, so we can see if it plays unscaled 1:1 pixels.
 
Is anyone else having trouble readjusting to a lowdpi computer monitor? After using the new ipad for the past 48 hours it's really hard looking at a display where I can see all of the pixels.
 
Alex Kiritz said:
Is anyone else having trouble readjusting to a lowdpi computer monitor? After using the new ipad for the past 48 hours it's really hard looking at a display where I can see all of the pixels.
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I actually have trouble with my SLR's display now... I keep thinking images aren't sharp but it's actually just the low resolution display!
 
Tom Lowe said:
Can anyone get this 2560 file to play on the new iPad? Maybe through Dropbox or something?

http://red.cachefly.net/TimeScapes4K2560p.mp4
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Someone should try it to confirm, however I can tell you immediately that it unfortunately will not play.

I really hope Apple lifts some of these restrictions on their device's video playback...


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By the way Tom, how was that video encoded? There seems to be an abnormality with the file.
 
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iPad Goes Invisible

iPad Goes Invisible

This is an expert from my blog that includes some feelings on the new iPad and where Apple may be headed with their new tools.
For the entire blog, visit:
http://michaelcioni.tumblr.com/



The A5X chip is enabling a major amount of pixels to be populated. With a screen of 2048x1536, the iPad is able to display nearly the exact same resolution of a 2K film scan. With 1 million pixels more than an HDTV, the new iPad is putting HDTV on notice. Consider this:
In 2002 Apple effectively told the music industry, "This is how you're going to operate and why."
-No one believed them.

In 2007 Apple effectively told the telecommunications industry, "This is how you're going to operate and why."
-A few believed them.

I predict in 2013 Apple will effectively tell the broadcast industry, "This is how you're going to operate and why."
-Who will believe them?

If I were laying the groundwork for taking on broadcasting and migrating it to broadbanding, I would need three major things:
1. I would start with releasing tools that enhance the viewing experience, not inhibit it (Retina). Every person that I show the new iPad to is literally floored with the pictures. And I realized this is the first step in getting consumers acclimated to images that make high definition seem inconsequential.
2. I would need to find a way to integrate that tool into the existing monitoring system (televisions). Last year, Apple made a big push for AirPlay which allows you to easily and wirelessly push content from your computer or iPad to your television.
3. I would need a single place in which to control and distribute all content without the limitations of terrestrial broadcast, satellite or cable (Apple Television). While this hasn't even been announced yet, I predict that Apple is building a device that enables the power of interconnected device control (iPhone, iPad, MacBook, etc) to a computer that is the hybrid of a television and computer in one. This cloud-centric device means you will control it with your phone (goodbye TV remote) and view what you want, when you want through an Apple Television application similar to iTunes (maybe iViews).

Clearly Apple has a plan and I think we're experiencing some major foundational components that are required for the release. But that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the isolated power of this latest chip set on the new iPad.
 
There's something that I recommend those who have a new iPad to try. Transfer a file at a resolution larger than 1920x1080 but with a frame rate of 24 or less (e.g. a 2K video or Tom's 2560p file) to your iPad, but bypass iTunes. Meaning, get the file onto the iPad using a method other than an iTunes sync.

It's possible that the file will play.

I've noticed that bypassing iTunes allows the iPad 2 to play videos with audio tracks at a level above the specifications that Apple sets. This might also be true with video playback on the new iPad.

Also, that's an excellent article Michael! :-)
 
Alex Kiritz said:
www.engadget.com/2012/03/18/apple-cash-reserves-conference-call

Looks like we might find out what Apple plans to do tomorrow. I'm hoping they'll announce plans to buy the rights to all visual content so that you can stream it anywhere.
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Apple have been far too dependent on Samsung - nearly 50% of the new iPad's BOM somehow involves Samsung. They are cutting off ties, slowly but surely. First step was buying out PA Semi, so they could design SoCs in-house and drop Samsung SoCs used till iPhone 3GS. Logically, the next move would be to buy out a semiconductor fab (all Ax chips are made by Samsung), display company (most new iPad displays are developed and manufactured by Samsung, in association with LG.Display and Sharp), battery (again, Samsung). Samsung also provides NAND flash memory and other components. Expensive but necessary requirements to prepare Apple for world domination.

Of course, it would be great if they can up their R&D budget substantially to match IBM or Microsoft and increase CSR.

Edit - Sorry, I realize this is all off-topic. 1920 is fine, the difference to 2048 is negligible on a 9.7 inch display unless you are looking really up close. Supersampling from ~2560 will certainly help though. For marketing purposes, Apple would want to push out 2048 otherwise 1920 will nullify any advantage versus competing 1920 tablets, which will show less/no letterboxing to boot.
 
I seriously doubt that iTunes will support 2048 any time soon.

I am hoping that Samsung will release a 2560 tablet soon, which would be breathtaking with 2560 videos.
 
Those "limitations" were the reason I finally gave up on apple mobile devices and switched to android. :-(
 
i've gotten 1080p playback flawlessly even at 50 mb compression. but honestly, as Mike Cioni said, 8 mb is a sweet spot. I've been ripping blu rays at 8 mb compression and putting them on the ipad and they look REALLY good. the digital copies that came with the movies aren't high res enough for the new ipad so I decided to encoding the movies myself.


i find that in media encoder set to 1080p, profile 5.1, fps 23.98, 2 pass vbr, set target bitrate to 8 mb/sec, max to 10. and you have a really good looking ipad video.
 
Tom Lowe said:
Premiere Pro CS5.5.
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I see. There's a timecode break in the file (which isn't all that bad), but the audio track is about 18 frames off from the video track. Try opening the file in QuickTime 7 and saving it (not export, but just a File > Save As...) and you'll see what I mean.

Just thought I'd let you know. :-) I've found that that's sometimes a common issue with MP4 containers.


Justin O'Neill said:
So this 2048x1536 clip plays back almoooost realtime on the iPad Goodreader app. It is at the lowest MP4 bitrate setting in REDcine-X so it looks like crap though: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5673574/retina-0%.mov
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That is very, very interesting! I see you played the file in GoodReader. How did you get the video on the device? (Did you sync through iTunes?)


Tom.Wong said:
i find that in media encoder set to 1080p, profile 5.1, fps 23.98, 2 pass vbr, set target bitrate to 8 mb/sec, max to 10. and you have a really good looking ipad video.
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Are you sure you meant level 5.1 and not 4.1? Specification-wise, that's unsupported and therefore officially impossible (not to say that it isn't possible in reality). If the iPad does support level 5.1, that could be interesting... ;-) (It would allow for 4K playback.)

If you did indeed mean level 5.1, what profile were you using? Also, are you using an iPad 2 or the new iPad?

Also, are you using the QuickTime exporter in AME or Adobe's H.264 encoder?
 
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Brian Iannone said:
That is very, very interesting! I see you played the file in GoodReader. How did you get the video on the device? (Did you sync through iTunes?)
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I've never been able to sync high quality video through iTunes so I've always used other programs to get the files on there. Goodreader is cool because you can connect right to your DropBox and download from there. You can also download from the FTP servers, the web, etc.
 
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