Year: 2017

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Web site

I had an idea years ago for a web site that seemed unique. Half the trick of being successful is having a unique idea.

The idea was for some kind of social networking site/forum/whatever where people could post their experiences in shops, restaurants, bars… especially if they had good service. In particular, I wanted to pick out staff who were particularly friendly, nice, good looking or just plain sexy as hell.

Sexy waitress in retro uniform holds two mugs of fresh beer sits on counter in pub. Octoberfest barmaid with attractive shapes in traditional style dress

I did set it up, but it went nowhere and nowadays, sites like Facebook and Twitter allow you to do the same thing very easily.

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4K

I bought a new tv some time ago. It’s a Sony, and they are all now Android tvs. I have grumbled about it elsewhere: it’s not the set, it’s the Android.

Well, just the other day I managed to complete the second half of the project and bought a 4K bluray player.

Now, since my tv was made, something called HDR (High Dynamic Range) has been implemented on some discs, but I don’t have that obviously.

The player is also Sony, and is a bargain at under £300 in many places. It comes with a free film, and mine had a cable to connect to the tv.

So, I have been looking at a few films, Underworld: Blood Wars, Wonder Woman etc. But the highlight was the original Blade Runner, yes, originally shot on film, which looked spectacular.

Except, some parts are shot on regular 35mm and the effects are on 65mm are are noticeably less grainy.

What 4K does is makes the problems easier to spot.

Hopefully more titles will be available soon. Close Encounters… is coming soon.