UHD/2160p video is displayed as 4K
#1
Just a minor annoyance that I think is important to correct.
When Kodi detects a UHD/2160p video file (res: 3840x2160) it marks it as 4K both beside the listing when browsing and in media information.
4K is techincally rong, 4K is not 3840x2160, but has been used to market it, sadly.
The correct term is UHD or 2160p.

I suggest that while browsing, beside the listing, it should say UHD, and in media information, 2160p so that it fits with what you do with HD and FHD content.
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#2
It's accepted well within the industry to refer to this resolution as '4K'. TVs with this resolution are marketed as '4K' and content distributed as this resolution as '4K'. It only makes sense to also mark it as '4K' within Kodi.
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#3
I agree with the OP, its not 4k, its UHD.
4k is a cinema format, similar, but still different from UHD.
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#4
(2015-08-30, 06:04)DJ_Izumi Wrote: It's accepted well within the industry to refer to this resolution as '4K'. TVs with this resolution are marketed as '4K' and content distributed as this resolution as '4K'. It only makes sense to also mark it as '4K' within Kodi.

It is accepted, but it is wrong. I've also noticed that they are sort of moving away from the 4K brand to UHD. As an example the new Blu-ray format is called Ultra HD Blu-ray, not 4K Blu-ray.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray#Ultra_HD_Blu-ray

Also TV's are often listed as "Ultra HD (4K)". So Blu-rays has completly gone for the right name, UHD, and for TV's at least some are trying to push away the 4K name.
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#5
+1 for "Ultra HD", not UHD

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"4K" was basically only an unofficial marketing name before the Consumer Electronics Association announced the started marketing term which is "Ultra High Definition" or "Ultra HD"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-high...tive_terms

"Ultra High Definition" or "Ultra HD" is also written as known as Ultra HD television, UltraHD, UHDTV, or UHD, but the acceptable marketing term is now just "Ultra HD".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_d....972160.29

And as aerandir92 points out, even the new Blu-ray Disc Association standard for its Ultra High Definition discs is officially named "Ultra HD Blu-ray".

http://www.engadget.com/2015/05/12/ultra-hd-blu-ray/
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...eR1j_ntlBc

Problem is that "4K" became well known and commonly used long before before someone came up with the term "Ultra High Definition" or "Ultra HD" so some still use it.
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#6
I'm getting a severe case of deja vu I'm sure this has been debated on this forum before.
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#7
Ah indeed http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=...pid1845705 Smile
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#8
Also, while we are on it. I would've liked to see 1080p marked as FHD and not HD. But I guess that might be to radical Tongue
Also remember FUHD for 4320p (8K)
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#9
After much discussion, we've decided to do the following:

Vertical pixels - tag
240 - [ಠ_ಠ]
360 - [LOLWAT]
480 - [MEH]
576 - [OKAY]
720 - [GUD]
1080 - [NICE]
2160 - [NIIIIIICE]
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#10
(2015-09-02, 22:22)Ned Scott Wrote: 320 - [LOLWAT]

This should be 360. You also forgot 240. But we can start a long debate over weather 360p should be rounded up or down to 240p or 480p.
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#11
Typical thoughtless US person forgetting about 576, I suggest LESSMEH for that Wink
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#12
480 = Never The Same Color
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#13
576 = WHY IS THIS 4% HIGHER PITCHED!? Tongue
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#14
To future proof, I suggest

4320 = [LOLWUT] You can tell it's ultra because of the U instead of the A.

edit: Oh! Even better

4320 =[LOLWUT?!]
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#15
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/09/s...sc-player/

http://mashable.com/2015/09/03/lg-hdr-4k...=hp-hh-sec

My bank will not allow drooling.
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