All 8K articles – Page 2
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NewsNHK to “mass produce” 8K content
SMPTE 2019: NHK developed its own 8K camera system after the Japanese broadcaster decided to shoot upcoming sports broadcasts in the country in the format. At SMPTE 2019, NHK spoke about the key elements of the format.
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Industry Trends
IBC2019 technical papers: Encoding
Encoding was once again high up the agenda in the Technical Paper submissions at IBC2019.
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Industry Trends
CDNs: Innovation, higher bandwidth and interactivity
The advent of 4K and now 8K, as well as interactive applications that require sub-1 second latency, are obliging CDN service providers to enhance capacity and efficiency, writes David Davies.
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Technical Papers
A study on the transmission scheme for the advanced ISDB-T and verification by large-scale field experiments in Japan
In this paper, NHK explores the development of advanced terrestrial broadcasting technology to transmit ultra-high-definition television signals.
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Technical Papers
Advanced video compression and rendering for highly immersive 8K+ applications
In this paper, Spin Digital Video Technologies, PSNC and Ars Electronica Futurelab join to explore a set of tools designed to simplify the distribution, playback and adaptation of high-quality immersive content for new immersive environments.
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Industry Trends
Enthusiasm of 8K
At IBC2019 there were several announcements about the 8K future. Chris Forrester looks at some of the enthusiasm around 8K.
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Industry Trends
Embracing the journey to IP
At IBC2019, Halls 1, 4, 5 and 6 provided a fascinating insight into the state of the industry. It’s not just that it’s changing – it’s the pace of change that is startling, driven by the opportunity that IP offers.
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Industry Trends
Streaming, 8K and AR: How bringing production in-house will transform Rugby World Cup 2019
The Rugby World Cup has brought production in-house for the 2019 World Cup. As the tournament kicks off in Japan, Steve McCaskill finds out what innovations will feature at RWC2019.
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Video
Global Gamechanger: Gary Shapiro
IBC2019: Gary Shapiro, President/CEO at the Consumer Technology Association and a IBC keynote speaker on Friday, told delegates that technology is a global gamechanger.
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News
BBC NHU: “The pace of change is crazy”
IBC2019: Colin Jackson, senior innovation producer at BBC Studios, and heading up a team at its Bristol Natural History Unit (NHU), wowed delegates at IBC’s Big Screen session ‘Planet innovation: A BBC Studios natural history showcase’.
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Industry Trends
5G, 8K and TV OS dominates IFA
Content technology such as 8K and 5G were among the key announcements and demonstrations at the IFA conference in Germany this year, writes Paolo Pescatore.
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Industry Trends
8K moves up the agenda
We are currently in a transition from 1080p to UHD, so why is the industry intent on pushing 8K?
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Daily News
8K-capable switcher new from Blackmagic
The new ATEM Constellation 8K, an UltraHD live production switcher with 8K capability, is set to be shown on the Blackmagic Design at IBC2019.
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Industry Trends
Compression the silver bullet for making 4K and 8K fly
As the industry casts its eyes beyond 4K, Adrian Pennington asks if VVC is the silver bullet that will enable 8K streaming
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Industry Trends
Broadcast codecs and the challenges of the streaming era
David Davies examines some of the new-generation codecs that are emerging to meet this demand.
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Industry Trends
Behind the Scenes: Apollo 11
A new documentary film about the Apollo 11 Moon Landing features previously unseen 70mm footage that helps provide a whole new take on the mission and its legacy as it nears its 50th Anniversary.
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Industry Trends
Artificial role of AI in sports production
AI is one of the buzzwords across all sectors, but what impact is it and machine learning having on live sports production? Andy Stout investigates.
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Executive Interviews
Craft Leaders: Polly Morgan, ASC BSC
For some cinematographers, it is the technical aspects that make them fall in love with the role. But for Polly Morgan, who’s credits include Legion, Inception and 6 Balloons , it was her love of colour.
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Industry Trends
Esports revenue to top $1 billion as broadcasters see the chance to play
Esports isn’t new, but it is growing. According to a new Futuresource report, revenue in esports will hit $1.8 billion by 2023. IBC365 spoke to the consulting firm to find out more about this growing opportunity.
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News
Apple champions personal cinematic experiences
Apple has previewed its new tvOS 13 operating system for its 4K Apple TV declaring it “the easiest and most personalised entertainment device” yesterday at its developers’ conference.
