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THE GREAT OUTDOORS — Remember when full 1080p high definition was the newest thing in video? According to this 2009 article, 1080p HD was the new “gold standard” for video.
Fast forward nine years and 1080p may soon be listed as critically endangered. Now, ultra high definition videos are the gold standard. While 4K video is more prevalent, some modern displays are now able to play videos like the one above in full eye-popping 8K (that’s upwards of 33 megapixels or 33 million pixels), more than 16 times the pixels available in 1080p HD. With that level of clarity, our screens have become a window into the world like never before.
This short video takes full advantage of every last pixel, capturing some of North America’s (including Utah’s) most treasured landscapes. The Wasatch and Uinta mountains, Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands, Grand Staircase-Escalante and the Dixie National Forest are all represented alongside Yellowstone, Yosemite, Mount Rainier and more.
There’s perhaps no subject better suited for all those millions of pixels than scenic vistas, and Utah has vistas like no other place in the world. Thanks to advances in technology, Utah’s sprawling landscapes now seem more accessible than ever.
But, in the end, as impressive, convenient and dazzling as modern technology has become, there’s simply no substitute for seeing it in person during your own outdoor adventure. Fortunately, for those living in Utah, adventure is never very far away.
Let this video give you some inspiration and then don’t hesitate to turn away from your screens, pack up the family for an afternoon or a weekend and create some new memories in the beautiful outdoors.
As always, remember to be safe and considerate of others. And remember the first rule of outdoor adventure is to Leave No Trace. There are a lot more people exploring our natural treasures than ever before and it’s never been more important to minimize our impact.
