Media Management
SAPEC tests compression techniques for UHD 8K video
Company implemented temporal and spatial parallelisation techniques offered by the HEVC standard
8K
Media Delivery
Telestream monitors live 8K UHD TV test over 5G
According to broadcaster CCTV, this was the world's first 8K UHD TV live broadcast across a 5G network
Production & Post
Fujifilm launches two 8K UHD broadcast lenses
Both lenses are equipped with the Remote Back Focus function, which enables adjusting the back focus remotely, such as from an OB van
Media Delivery
Intel, NHK, Spin Digital and more demonstrate 8K live streaming over the internet
The demonstration consisted of an end-to-end 8K live video showcase from live production to encoding, streaming and playback on 8K TVs
Media Delivery
How 5G will revolutionise the video experience
Thierry Fautier, vice president of Video Strategy at Harmonic takes a look at how the high-speed network capability of 5G will enable UHD experiences,...
Production & Post
Broadcast tech trends to watch in 2021
Blackbird CEO Ian McDonough gazes into his crystal ball to predict the key themes for the broadcast tech industry in 2021.
Business
Deloitte: The Cloud migration forecast remains Cloudy
Analysts predict global cloud spending will grow seven times faster than overall IT spend, while the market for intelligent edge computing will expand to...
Media Consumption
Video entertainment industry still faces barriers to achieving sustainability
Did you know an 8K television uses more than double the electricity of a 4K set?
Media Consumption
YouTube launches 8K on Android TVs
Viewers need TVs with Android 10 that support the AV1 codec.
Media Management
Zixi, AWS test 4K and 8K broadcast workflows over 5G
Zixi's SDVP leverages ultra-low latency access to AWS compute and storage services enabled by AWS Wavelength at the Verizon 5G Edge to process UHD...
Media Consumption
TVs will lead the push to 8K
SMPTE 2020 panel recommends content creators start shooting in 8K now
Media Management
Spin Digital releases HEVC encoder for 8K live video
Spin Enc Live can compress both 4K and 8K content in real-time at low bit rates, and includes modules for input capture and output...
Media Consumption
Sky Deutschland’s Das Boot sets sail in 8K and Dolby Atmos
Show will be the first international series available in 8K.
Live Production
Inside SES’ new full-service sports and events facility
TVBEurope talks to SES' Susanna Mandel-Mantello about the company's new facility at Stockley Park, as well as remote production and 8K
Media Management
RTVE tests worldwide broadcast of UHD 8K signal in DVB-T2
Test conducted in conjunction with University of Madrid, Cellnex, Dolby, Sapec, Sony, SGO, and Samsung.
Media Management
SMPTE publishes V-Nova’s VC-6 video production codec as new standard
The codec leverages AI to offer contribution, production and workflow solutions for 4K and 8K.
Production & Post
NHK is sending 8K cameras to Mars
Cameras will be employed to take the world's first 8K images of the red planet
Media Delivery
LTN Global and Encompass expand IP transport deal, Viaccess-Orca rolls out 5G-compatible VR player, and more
TVBEurope rounds up the latest product and tech news from LTN Global/Encompass, Viaccess-Orca, and Disney+
Media Delivery
NewTek announces TriCaster 2 Elite
Will Waters, head of global product management at NewTek, talks to TVBEurope about the new video production platform
Production & Post
Hitachi Kokusai introduces dockable 8K camera
New SK-UHD8060B camera will be used at Tokyo 2020
Production & Post
Canon unveils C300 Mark III camera, new 8K-capable lens
New camera and lens aimed at the broadcast and film market
Media Delivery
Samsung achieves record 5G speeds across multiple devices
Will enable mobile operators to deliver 8K streaming via 5G
Production & Post
BT Sport and Samsung kick-off 8K sports broadcasting in the UK
Arsenal v Olympiakos was first live 8K public sports broadcast in the UK
TVBEverywhere
Japanese telco to launch 8K 5G-based streaming service
Will offer live event streams in 8K 360-degree video
TVBEverywhere
Simulated reality, 8K and privacy discussion kick off CES 2020
Samsung announces "artificial human" project, new line of 8K TVs
Business
Samsung, 8K Association partner for certification programme
The Samsung QLED 8K will be among the first TVs to be certified by the 8KA this year
Technology
Samsung develops AI codec for 8K content
AI ScaleNet uses deep learning technology to minimise data loss during compression
Media Management
AJA adds 8K support for image analysis
Free software release will feature up to 8K/UHD2 HDR monitoring
News Releases
TITAN Playout supports a new era of broadcasting
ATEME brings latest video quality improvements to IBC
Live Production
BT Sport demonstrates live 8K broadcast
Purpose was to 'demonstrate BT Sport's capabilities and where that a broadcaster creatively
News Releases
ZTE brings STBs to IBC
Includes 4K Hybrid STB integrated with IPTV and Google ecosystem
News Releases
Cinegy showcases 8K video editing capabilities
Cinegy's stand will feature Sharp 8M-B80AX1E 8K displays
Media Delivery
Samsung, Amazon to play Premier League in 4K
Samsung's Quantum Processor can upscale to "pristine 8K quality"
TVBEverywhere
Samsung partners with European streamers to launch 8K HDR10+ technology
CHILI, The Explorers and MEGOGO will adopt 8K HDR10+
TVBEverywhere
Sharp to debut “world’s largest” 8K LCD TV
The 120-inch TV also features 5G connectivity
Production & Post
NHK tries 8K for Rugby World Cup
Content will be available to other broadcasters in UHD/4K
Technology
NEC successfully trials 8K over 5G at French Open
France Télévisions employed NEC's VC-8900 8K material transmission encoder
Business
HDR ‘more important than 4K/8K’ finds TVBEurope poll
Part of TVBEurope's State of Play: 8K/UHD/HDR webinar
Data Centre
2018 saw “strongest growth rate of the decade” for TV shipments
"8K is standing on the threshold of growth"
Technology
Video Electronics Standards Association prepares for 8K and beyond
New standard includes support for higher resolutions and HDR