16K resolution explained

16K resolution is a display resolution with approximately 16,000 pixels horizontally. The most commonly discussed 16K resolution is, which doubles the pixel count of 8K UHD in each dimension, for a total of four times as many pixels.[1] This resolution has 132.7 megapixels, 16 times as many pixels as 4K resolution and 64 times as many pixels as 1080p resolution.

As of April 2024, 16K resolutions can be run in prototype displays[2] or using multi-monitor setups with AMD Eyefinity, or Nvidia Surround or Mosaic Technology.[3] [4]

History

In 2016, AMD announced a target for their future graphics cards to support 16K resolution with a refresh rate of 240Hz for "true immersion" in VR.[5] [6] [7]

Linus Tech Tips released a series of videos in 2017 attempting to play video games at 16K using sixteen 4K monitors.

In 2018, US filmmaker Martin Lisius released a short time-lapse film titled, "Prairie Wind" that he produced using a 2-camera Canon EOS 5DS system he developed. Two still images were stitched together to create one pixel image and then rendered as 16K resolution video with an extremely wide aspect ratio of .[8] This is among the first known 16K videos to exist.[9] [10]

Innolux displayed the world's first 100-inch 16K display module at Touch Taiwan in August 2018.[11]

Sony introduced a 64foot18foot commercial 16K display at NAB 2019 that is set to be released in Japan.[12] [13] It is made up of 576 modules (each) in a formation of 48 by 12 modules, forming a screen, with aspect ratio.

On June 26, 2019, VESA formally released the DisplayPort 2.0 standard with support for one 16K (-pixel) display supporting 30-bit-per-pixel 4:4:4 RGB/-color HDR video at a refresh rate of 60Hz using DSC video compression.[14]

Sphere, an entertainment venue located in Las Vegas, Nevada, opened with a wraparound interior LED screen on September 29, 2023.[15] [16] According to Sphere Entertainment, the screen within the theater is 160,000 sq ft (15,000 m2) and sports a 16K (-pixel) resolution, making it the highest resolution LED screen in the world.[17]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: 4K, 8K, 16K Are You Ready for the Resolution Evolution?. CE Pro. Alan C.. Brawn. April 19, 2017. August 5, 2017. September 27, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190927072414/https://www.cepro.com/news/4k_8k_16k_are_you_ready_for_the_resolution_evolution/. live.
  2. News: 16K displays are already here to bring future Nvidia and AMD GPUs to their knees. Tech Radar. Athow. Desire. May 25, 2023. April 4, 2024. May 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230525135829/https://www.techradar.com/news/16k-displays-are-already-here-to-bring-future-nvidia-and-amd-gpus-to-their-knees/. live.
  3. News: What kind of gaming rig can run at 16K resolution?. ArsTechnica. Kyle. Orland. August 3, 2017. August 5, 2017. August 5, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170805003728/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/08/what-does-it-take-to-power-gaming-at-16k-resolution/. live.
  4. Web site: Gaming at 16K resolution?? Holy $h!t. Linus Tech Tips. 2 August 2017 . YouTube. October 19, 2017. October 22, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171022205341/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Toft6fMvByA. live.
  5. Web site: AMD Radeon Pro graphics card powers 16K display, 15,360×8640. Anthony. Garreffa. 2016-07-27. Tweaktown. July 27, 2016. 2016-07-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20160729003058/http://www.tweaktown.com/news/53163/amd-radeon-pro-graphics-card-powers-16k-display-15-360-8640/index.html. live.
  6. Web site: AMD's graphics boss says VR needs 16K at 240Hz for 'true immersion'. Anthony. Garreffa. 2016-01-15. Tweaktown. January 15, 2016. 2016-01-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20160117144907/http://www.tweaktown.com/news/49693/amds-graphics-boss-vr-needs-16k-240hz-true-immersion/index.html. live.
  7. Web site: AMD's Raja Koduri says that we need 16K at 240Hz for "true immersion" in VR. Overclock3D.net. Mark. Campbell. 2016-01-16. January 16, 2016. 2017-08-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20170804214254/https://www.overclock3d.net/news/gpu_displays/amd_s_raja_koduri_says_that_we_need_16k_at_240hz_for_true_immersion_in_vr/1. live.
  8. Web site: Photographer Captures Incredible 16K HDR Timelapse Using Two 50MP DSLRs at Once PetaPixel. 2021-07-15. petapixel.com. April 2020.
  9. Web site: Watch: A Look Into the First Ever Film Shot on 16K . 2023-12-28 . nofilmschool.com . en.
  10. Web site: 2018-11-24 . 'Prairie Storm' Could Be The First 16K Film Yet -- And Its Stunning . 2023-12-28 . Digital Trends . en.
  11. Web site: Innolux Premieres World's First 100 Inch 16K Display The Best Vision Ever. Lokas. Damir. August 23, 2018. DisplayDaily. en-gb. December 23, 2018.
  12. Web site: Sony's massive new MicroLED display stands 17 feet tall and packs 16K resolution. Ryan. Waniata. 2019-04-10. Digital Trends. 2019-10-17. 2019-10-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20191017223554/https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/sonys-massive-new-microled-display-stands-17-feet-tall-and-packs-16k-resolution/. live.
  13. Web site: Sony's Crystal cinema display supports 16K, but could cost millions. Steve. Dent. 2019-09-13. Engadget. 2019-12-18. 2019-12-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20191218081434/https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/13/sony-crystal-cinema-16k-home-theater/. live.
  14. Web site: VESA Publishes DisplayPort 2.0 Video Standard Enabling Support for Beyond-8K Resolutions, Higher Refresh Rates for 4K/HDR and Virtual Reality Applications. Video Electronics Standards Association. 2019-06-26. VESA.org. Video Electronics Standards Association. 2020-10-27. 2020-09-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20200903215729/https://vesa.org/press/vesa-publishes-displayport-2-0-video-standard-enabling-support-for-beyond-8k-resolutions-higher-refresh-rates-for-4k-hdr-and-virtual-reality-applications/. live.
  15. News: Velotta . Richard N. . August 14, 2020 . Sphere developers expect LV entertainment 'to come back roaring' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210329015348/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/sphere-developers-expect-lv-entertainment-to-come-back-roaring-2094956/ . March 29, 2021 . August 23, 2020 . Las Vegas Review-Journal.
  16. News: Velotta . Richard N. . January 27, 2023 . Sphere President: World's first 16K LED screen, 164K speakers, feel and smell await audiences . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230518165853/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/sphere-president-worlds-first-16k-led-screen-164k-speakers-feel-and-smell-await-audiences-2717285/ . May 18, 2023 . May 18, 2023 . Las Vegas Review-Journal.
  17. Web site: Lane . Taylor . 2023-08-02 . Here's the Sphere, by the numbers . 2024-02-07 . . en-US.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "16K resolution".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.