hgtv and food network

[shaun-ohio]

looks like today that hgtv and food network are simulcast with the same programming, finally they got there act together.

 

[iceturkee]

this was announced over a month ago.

 

[Questioner]

Directv hasn't really done anything, the same channels remain, just different programming from the channel.

 

[cforrest]

Directv hasn't really done anything, the same channels remain, just different programming from the channel.

Where did anyone say Direvtv did anything? As stated by iceturkee, the simulcast of the SD channel on the HD channel was announced a few weeks ago by the programmer, Scripps Networks!

Food Network, HGTV to Begin High-Definition Simulcast

 

[DodgerKing]

Directv hasn't really done anything, the same channels remain, just different programming from the channel.

Nobody said Direct did do anything. The OP said the networks finally got their act together and the second poster said it was already anounced.

I am glad to see the NETWORKS are doing this as well. Will this be the case for all programming? If so, maybe Direct can get rid of the -1 channel. I did notice that these NETWORKS (must emphasis this for those with a Direct chip on their shoulder) is that they use stretch-o-vision on their commercials, hopefully they do not stretch their 4:3 programs. If so, I would have to keep the SD channel up so I can watch programs in their normal aspect ratio.

 

[Pepper]

If you define "got their act together" as what used to be an exclusively-HD channel now broadcasting a mix of HD and upconverted SD, then yes, they "got their act together."

This is not necessarily a "good" thing.

 

[DodgerKing]

If you define "got their act together" as what used to be an exclusively-HD channel now broadcasting a mix of HD and upconverted SD, then yes, they "got their act together."

This is not necessarily a "good" thing.

Especially if they stretch their SD. If they have more HD programs now, then it may be a good thing. They were so limited before and they kept showing the same things over and over.

 

[jamieh1]

Im not happy, the shows that are not actual HD looks bad, I wish HGTV and FOOD would of left it like it was.

 

[ChrisPC]

I noticed a week or so ago that the lineups were the same, then finally got a good look at them today. Definitely upconverting.

 

[Ronnie-]

Directv hasn't really done anything, the same channels remain, just different programming from the channel.

Another informative post...

 

[Hemi 6.1]

Im not happy, the shows that are not actual HD looks bad, I wish HGTV and FOOD would of left it like it was.

YEP!

 

[Pepper]

Maybe I can grab some screen captures to upload to my stretchovision site.

 

[DodgerKing]

Have to leave the SD channel up as well so I can watch shows in the normal aspect ratio.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

Just posted in the DIsh thread on the same issue, Good Eats (right now) looks horrible.

 

[ChrisPC]

At least there's no more Arbor Day and Pass it On PSA's!

 

[iceturkee]

but the 11pm good eats (in hd) looked great as did diners, drive-ins and dives!

 

[rockymtnhigh]

but the 11pm good eats (in hd) looked great as did diners, drive-ins and dives!

Yeah, but if they are going to be an HD channel, I want it all in HD -- the choice may have been slim on the old one, but by god it always looked great.

And I am still not sure if Emeril was in HD. Or whether he is just fat.

 

[ChrisPC]

I don't think Emeril was ever in HD. Most other shows are, though.

 

[sammy4041]

Im not happy, the shows that are not actual HD looks bad, I wish HGTV and FOOD would of left it like it was.

+1

 

[DodgerKing]

Does anyone know if Direct will now get rid of the -1 and just use the same channel number they use for the SD station, like they do with all other simulcasted SD and HD channels?