Counting blurry lines: Should CNET pop quiz for motion resolution on HDTVs?
This monoscope pattern can help measure motion resolution, but the results can be a bit too blurry to pin down.
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In the course of evaluating for HDTV reviews here at CNET, I always compare displays directly against one another side-by-side using both normal program material–typically Blu-ray movies, HDTV, and standard-definition material–and tryout patterns from special discs. I’m always on the lookout for new pop quiz patterns, so earlier that summer when I spoke with another TV reviewer, Gary Merson of hdguru.com, about his tests for motion resolution, he was kind decent to pass along a Blu-ray Disc called “FPD Benchmark Software for Professional.” It contains a variety of experiment patterns, most of which I’ve seen and used before, with one notable exception. A suite of patterns and program material is devoted to examining and demonstrating motion resolution, and I’m considering incorporating it into CNET’s regular HDTV tests….
Original post by David Katzmaier
