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Sky+HD lets you see and hear television like never before. Now that it's only £49, what are you waiting for?
High Definition. Now it’s for everyone.
Here at Sky Arts you know we're all about the greats, when it comes to music, to dance, to architecture, to opera...whatever form of the arts it is - we care about bringing you the very best of classical and contemporary entertainment. Some of you are already delighting in the fantastic picture quality we can offer on Sky Arts' HD channels and for those of you with home cinema systems attached, you're also experiencing the stunning sound of Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound on programmes where that's available.
For those of you still watching Sky Arts 1 and Sky Arts 2 on a standard sky or sky+ box...we'd like to tempt you into the world of high definition. Now you can experience the wonder of Sky+ in high definition for less, with a Sky+HD box for only £49. Enjoy everything from movies and sport, to arts, drama and documentaries, all in stunning HD. With greater detail, more vibrant colour and superb quality sound, it will really bring your 'HD ready' TV to life.
Don’t just see the difference - hear the difference too…
On Sky Arts' HD channels not only do you get the clear, sharp imagery associated with high definition broadcasts but also the stunning sound of Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound when connected to your 5.1 speakers. Not taken advantage of this incredible feature yet? Like all audio equipment, costs can range from as little as £80 to the thousands… Here are some independent reviews of what 5.1 speakers are on the market: Reviews…
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“So…I’ve got my Sky+HD box/subscription, I’ve got the audio out connected to an amp with 5.1 surround sound…now tell me - what can I watch that has 5.1 sound?!”
OPERA FANS! You can’t get closer to the real thing than hearing the orchestra and performers mixed in surround sound...and from March 2nd, our Monday Night Opera strand will be featuring the best of the recent season of performances from New York's Metropolitan Opera and these are not only in stunning high definition but full Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. There's a new Met Opera every week on Sky Arts' HD channels and the first one is The Magic Flute. Enjoy the experience!
Every week a huge selection of feature films on Sky Movies’ HD channels are broadcast with full Dolby Digital 5.1 sound. Transport yourself from your sofa to the middle of Times Square or the Atlantic Ocean with the full range of ambient sound and realistic directional effects that won’t fail to put an impressed smile on your face. Stunning sound with an incredible sharp picture…high definition television from Sky. Now it’s for everyone.
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High Definition. Now it’s for everyone.
HD - behind the scenes...
“The future of HD is deeply exciting for filmmakers. It raises your level on how critical everything is and makes you seek to improve everything you capture. People are so au fait these days and everyone has high standards about the quality of image they want to watch. When you go filming in HD and you see a beautiful scene, you know that the camera can really mimic and capture it. You know someone at home is going to have the same experience as you.”
(Daniel Bougourd, producer/director)