UHD

dock10 announces 4K UHD virtual studio

Enables indistinguishable combination of physical and virtual elements

Huawei announces all-optical network architecture for UHD video services

Architecture will support development of a simplified network with gigabit access, E2E optical hard pipe, and intelligent O&M

Features

The future is bright for 5G and mobile video

By Thierry Fautier, VP of Video Strategy, Harmonic

Technology

Mobile Viewpoint launches 4K UHD portable mobile transmitter

Supports up to four live video streams

Production & Post

NEP Netherlands expands UHD HDR OB truck fleet

UHD 2 can control more than 24 cameras

Technology

MultiDyne enters the compression market

Launching a specialised range of professional, broadcast-quality encoders and decoders for streaming media workflows

TVBEverywhere

RTL to broadcast football in 4K HDR with HLG

Viewers will be able to watch Germany's match against the Netherlands in May

Technology

BBC selects Bitmovin Encoder for live and UHD content

Solution enables broadcaster to make live shows available via catch-up and VoD available as close to TX as possible

Technology

Nevion’s VideoIPath selected for Swiss IP-based news centre

Signal management, broadcast operation and production systems will be built around a software defined network (SDN) controlled by Nevion’s VideoIPath software

Business

LG extends Hillcrest Labs software licence for Smart TVs

The software is used in the LG Magic Remote

Technology

dock10 invests in 4K/UHD and HDR colour grading

Facility has acquired two Leader LV7600 rasterising SDI/IP test instruments for its 4K/UHD and HDR capable grading and finishing areas

Technology

FrameTrunk revamps ingest systems to incorporate UltraHD

FrameTrunk has employed high-density AJA Corvid 88 video and audio I/O cards, which help manage multiple, high resolution input and output streams

TVBEverywhere

BT Sport unveils big-screen app, confirms HDR on its way this year

Includes the BT Sport 4K UHD channel

Production & Post

NEP Europe buys 75 IP-enabled 4K UHD HDR cameras

Cameras will be deployed across the company's fleet of OB trucks and studios

Business

Global TV market “recovered” in 2018

4K UHD TV shipments grew by 32 per cent in 2018

Features

Why content discovery technology needs to keep up with viewer demand

By Gavin Ho, technical director, Insight TV

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 SDI-stress toolsets for its flagship Qx Series. Now with SMPTE 2110 (-10, -20, -30 and...

News Release

Harmonic boldly goes with NASA UHD channel

A new UHD service featuring NASA UHD content, remotely produced by Harmonic in cooperation with NASA, is now available in high dynamic range (HDR)...

Technology

Globecast partners with Virgin Media for new 4K UHD channel

Will provide cloud-based playout and media management services

TVBEverywhere

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 for wireless 4K/UHD video by introducing AEON-CC at the IBC Show from 14th-18th September. The...

News Release

Friend MTS to highlight 4K/UHD subscriber watermarking

Friend MTS will be showcasing its 4K/UHD ASiD watermarking and global channel monitoring service at IBC2018. Designed for broadcast and OTT applications, this will be...

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