Features
Why content discovery technology needs to keep up with viewer demand
By Gavin Ho, technical director, Insight TV
UHD
Data Centre
4K UHD TV shipments to surpass 100 million units
According to latest research from Futuresource Consulting
Technology
AJA ships Kona 5 for Ultra HD and HDR workflows
The card supports the latest 12G-SDI I/O and HDMI 2.0 monitoring video connections, designed for workstations or Thunderbolt 3-connected chassis
TVBEverywhere
Insight TV makes 4K content available to stream on Windows devices
Content available on all Universal Windows Platform (UWP) devices
Technology
Czech TV selects Phabrix for test and measurement
Phabrix's 4K UHD enabled Qx 12G test and measurement solution in place to verify UHDTV standards and test new 4K/UHD devices
Production & Post
Mediapro employs latest technology for El Clásico
Match coverage will include sound technology that tracks the ball and activates microphones
Features
Embracing the cloud
Arnaud Caron, head of management orchestration and cloud, MediaKind, looks at the relationship between cloud technology and the media sector
Production & Post
Euro Media Group selects Grass Valley’s 4K UHD RF cameras
Cameras form part of EMG’s upgraded, RF high-speed wireless solution
TVBEverywhere
4K TV production smoothed with dock10 new broadcast network
200Gbps high-speed broadcast network to be built at dock10
Data Centre
UHD content tends to attract young males
New report from IHS Markit finds young males more likely to look for UHD content when choosing a video service
Content
Spain’s All Flamenco dances into France with Orange deal
UHD TV channel dedicated to flamenco will be available on Orange France
News Release
Phabrix unveils new Qx capabilities
Phabrix has revealed the latest IP, HDR, 4K/UHD and...
News Release
Harmonic boldly goes with NASA UHD channel
A new UHD service featuring NASA UHD content, remotely...
Technology
Globecast partners with Virgin Media for new 4K UHD channel
Will provide cloud-based playout and media management services
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Freesat partners with Arris for Generation 3 STB
New box will offer UHD content and is due to launch next year
Production & Post
Canon launches ‘world’s widest angle’ 4K lens
UHD Digisuper 122 can also achieve world’s longest focal length and the world’s highest zoom ratio
Content
Virgin Media tunes into 4K UHD
Platform to launch UK’s first dedicated 4K ultra high definition (UHD) entertainment channel
Production & Post
NEP pioneers UHD/HDR production for Swiss Football League
Company upgraded two of its OB trucks to meet Swiss broadcast channel Teleclub’s UHD/HDR demands
News Release
DTC to expand AEON transmitter range
DTC Domo Broadcast will extend its AEON transmitter range...
News Release
Friend MTS to highlight 4K/UHD subscriber watermarking
Friend MTS will be showcasing its 4K/UHD ASiD watermarking and...
Production & Post
EBU conducts UHD High Frame Rates tests during European Championships 2018
Plans to shoot, process, record, and distribute live Ultra High Definition (UHD) content, with High Frame Rates, High Dynamic Range, and Next Generation Audio
Content
BBC’s summer of sport Ultra HD trial receives over 1.6 million requests
Broadcaster describes trial as an "important step forward"
Business
Insight tv pens distribution deal with KPN
Dutch viewers can watch the broadcaster’s 4K UHD HDR and HD content via KPN’s IPTV service
Content
Virgin TV to offer BT Sport in 4K UHD
Channel will be included in TV bundles from the end of this month
Production & Post
Timeline delivers OB facilities for BBC World Cup broadcasts
Timeline’s UHD HDR outside broadcast truck, UHD2, is on site for the duration of the tournament
Technology
NEP Belgium debuts Streamline UHD OB Van
New S8L variant offers greater flexibility during productions and adapts to future IP-based workflows
Production & Post
Trickbox unveils 12-Camera HD/UHD 4K PPU flyaway
Solution is designed for small to large scale outside broadcast and studio productions
Technology
Red Bee delivers World Cup in UHD and HDR for Dutch viewers
Company is also testing the feed on its own OTT platform for live transcoding
Technology
Over 50 per cent of M&E organisations will invest in 4K, UHD, HDR etc in the coming year
Figure part of SMPTE's 2018 Innovation and Technology in Media and Entertainment Survey
Content
France Télévisions to provide Roland-Garros UHD coverage
French PSB is providing free access to a 100% UHD event channel broadcast 24 hours a day on DTT and satellite TV
Production & Post
Reckord completes first live 4K broadcast in Poland
Company employed 11 4K cameras
Content
Eurosport to broadcast French Open in UHD for the first time
UHD channel will be available in France, Germany, Spain and the UK
Content
BT Sport makes both European finals free in 4K UHD on YouTube
Champions League and Europa League finals also available with 360 highlights in BT Sport app
TVBEverywhere
ProSiebenSat.1 launches ultra-HD broadcasting
German-based media company will start broadcasting in 4K UHD and HDR formats this summer
TVBEverywhere
Canal+ to offer Apple TV on its set top box
Subscribers will have access to 4K and UHD content
Technology
Slovenia’s T-2 prepares to launch 4K UHD TV
Amino's Enable software to power UHD content delivery
Business
4K UHD to drive TV growth in 2018
Trade value predicted to rise by five per cent to $85 billion
Technology
RTL Germany launches UHD channel
Linear UHD test channel will be aired by RTL's satellite partner HD+
Technology
BBC tests live sport in 4K HDR on iPlayer
Rugby League match was broadcast in UHD and High Dynamic Range on iPlayer beta
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Insight TV to deliver 4K UHD platform for Windows devices
New app is being built on the latest 8th generation Intel Core technology
Technology
Ericsson Media Solutions launches UHD MediaFirst
Software-based, multi-application media processing and encoding platform is designed to deliver the UHD experience from content to camera
Technology
Com Hem selects 3 Screen Solutions for new set-top box
3READY Android TV Client with custom launcher is powering the Android TV UHD-4K Hybrid box
TVBEverywhere
Eutelsat beams NASA TV across Europe
channel leverages Harmonic's Ultra HD end-to-end media processing and delivery technologies
Business
Rohde & Schwarz scores Swisscom contract for World Cup encoding
Swisscom will employ AVHE100 video encoding and multiplexing system for UHD coverage