HD Video

Today’s newest televisions feature digital broadcasting in a high-definition (HD video) format. This type of broadcast features a far higher resolution for the picture than traditional analog television systems. The digital compression of HD video requires less bandwidth because of the video compression.

While HD video is certainly not a new concept, as it was originally invented in the 1930s, it has become an increasingly popular format for television broadcasting and today’s version requires special equipment in order to properly view the signal at its highest quality. HD video uses 720 lines or more of pixels, compared with 480 lines in standard definition television.

HD video formats have increased in popularity, largely due to the increase in big screen televisions and projection screens. Most modern televisions are equipped to receive the superior HD video signal. During the past several decades, HD video has evolved to be an efficient and high-quality delivery system for a video signal.

Most television stations are currently in the process of changing their signal to HD video format, if they have not done so yet. This will provide viewers with a far higher quality resolution for their viewing. Many satellite companies are offering HD video as an upgrade to the regular package offerings.