Roger Fingas
People subscribed to Hulu's Live TV package can now watch another 33 channels at 60 frames per second, and receive push notifications on their iPhone or iPad when a tracked sports event is about to start.
Some of the new 60fps channels include ones from Cinemax, HBO, SyFy, National Geographic, and the Food Network, Hulu said. In cases of weak bandwidth or high traffic, channels may temporarily revert to 30fps.
60fps video appears smoother, more akin to real life than the 30fps typical of TV, or the 24fps used in movies. Some people may actually prefer the look of 24 or 30fps.
Meanwhile, people following sports teams on Live TV will now get iOS or Android push notifications whenever a relevant game is beginning, according to TechCrunch. This coincides with the imminent start of NCAA basketball's March Madness, which has been given a special hub for finding live and on-demand videos.
Hulu apps are available for the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and other devices. The Live TV plan is $39.99 per month, but also includes Hulu's on-demand library.
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Pesonally, I find the higher frame rates distracting. Twenty-four or 29.97 fps are fine (everyone has a perfectly valid personal opinion on this).
I don't get it... are any of these show even shot at 60fps? I don't think so. GoT is shot in 2K at 24; so what's the point unless there is source material available?
Film-based sources should be 24 fps. Video can be shot at a choice of frame rates. Sometimes higher frame rates are not desired or enjoyable.