re: ESPN monopoly power: “You’ll take 720p broadcasts and like it.”

TV Answer Man

Some highlights:

1. Despite what people have said, no most people couldn't actually watch in 4k.

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Producing and broadcasting live sports in 4K is considerably more expensive than in traditional HD. To broadcast in 4K, TV networks need to invest in new equipment and technology, hire specialized personnel, and purchase expensive licenses.

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So once again, despite what people have said. Lots of costs and it's not just "cameras" it's infrastructure.

4k video takes up over 20 times the storage space as 720p video

3. The actual camera work and post production are different enough that you can't just easily move people from regular HD to 4k devices.