Great advancements have been made in video quality, with marketers having worked hard to describe the changes with terms and acronyms such as Ultra HD, 4K, 8K, wide color gamut (WCG), and quantum dots. Of the all the video quality advancements, resolution is perhaps the easiest for consumers to grasp, and the easiest for marketers to message. But what are the nuances and true benefits of video resolution? How does the frame rate affect the actual and perceived resolution? What are the applications and the implications with regards to screen size, viewing distance, and bandwidth requirements to deliver higher resolution images?

This white paper is part 3 in the Video Principles series, focusing on the fundamentals of video resolution, including formats and devices to use for a given application. Its purpose is to assist the immersive video designer in selecting the right combination of components and technologies for optimal video performance.