YouTube says it will start supporting 1080p high-definition video in full resolution starting next week. The Google-owned video-sharing site will add support for viewing videos in 720p or 1080p resolutions, depending on the resolution of the original source.
YouTube has been supporting HD videos for over a year now, and the maximum resolution output today is 720p. But the video-sharing site explains on its blog that as resolution of consumer cameras increases, this will give users a better way to enjoy high quality content.
The YouTube 1080p HD mode is targeted mainly at users with big monitors and a fast computer, as even the 720p HD mode on YouTube can put a strain on many of the regular PCs out there. For those with less capable computers, the 720p HD mode will still be offered as an alternative to the higher resolution mode.
More: http://pcworld.com/article/182126/
YouTube has been supporting HD videos for over a year now, and the maximum resolution output today is 720p. But the video-sharing site explains on its blog that as resolution of consumer cameras increases, this will give users a better way to enjoy high quality content.
The YouTube 1080p HD mode is targeted mainly at users with big monitors and a fast computer, as even the 720p HD mode on YouTube can put a strain on many of the regular PCs out there. For those with less capable computers, the 720p HD mode will still be offered as an alternative to the higher resolution mode.
More: http://pcworld.com/article/182126/