4K resolution, also called 4K, is the standard developed by cinema and refers to a horizontal display resolution of approximately 4,000 pixels. Digital cinematography and digital television often use several different 4K resolutions. The movie projection industry uses 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K), while 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) is the dominant 4K standard in television and consumer media.