The only way to get 5.1 and 1080p hd is via HBO now streaming on Apple TV. That’s what I now do. Also watching watchmen through that.
Careful what you think of, then!I'm loving this. Barring tiny little details, it's pretty much like the producers looked inside my head!
Careful what you think of, then!
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We did too - the audio was also very poor (streamed off iPlayer via SkyQ)I started watching this last night on sky but found the visual quality to be very poor.
Mot sure if thats because it was the on-demand download bit. maybe the live broadcast is better.
Didnt think of using iplayer but did you find it very grainy and when the camera panned the image would smudge? almost blurry?We did too - the audio was also very poor (streamed off iPlayer via SkyQ)
I didn't really notice that, but I was too busy trying to adjust the volume levels so I could hear the speaking over the music! Will keep an eye out for it when we watch more tonight.Didnt think of using iplayer but did you find it very grainy and when the camera panned the image would smudge? almost blurry?
I contacted The BBC a few weeks ago about the stereo sound. Not had a reply so don't hold your breath.BBC are only broadcasting it (Freeview HD) in Stereo. Not 5.1 Digital.
I’ve asked them why, but no response yet.
I'm loving this. Barring tiny little details, it's pretty much like the producers looked inside my head!
But they have added bits to the story (apparently to tie in better with The Book of Dust?) which distracts, and then they have altered major plot points too.
Without talking about details, I feel showing others doing things first (that Lyra did first in the book) lessens the impact when 'we' do it with Lyra. She is our protagonist, leading us through the story. These special things should happen to her first, so we get to learn about them 'first-hand' with her. It also allows the story to build more naturally as we gradually find out about different aspects of the world.
Or am I mis-remembering the books?
Dear Mr xxxxxxx
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It is disappointing to learn that you had some concerns with the sound in the drama. As a broadcaster we always ensure that the sound levels and the sound mix we put out are within accepted levels. All our programmes are monitored to try and ensure even sound quality and there should be no problems with sound that will harm a viewer’s enjoyment of the programme. We have had guidelines in place for programme makers to help with this, but it is inevitably difficult to cater for all different televisions, sound systems, and environments that exist.
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