IP Migration
BBright, GlobalM partner to deliver Ultra HD content in the cloud at 100 Mbps
According to the companies, the trial demonstrates the strength of ST 2110 and HEVC 4:2:2 workflows for high-bitrate Ultra HD contribution
Ultra HD
Business
Following acquisition by Bending Spoons, Brightcove sets out vision for the future
The company has announced what it describes as a "strategic evolution" in how it approaches product development, investing in areas such as new AI-powered...
Production & Post
DaVinci Resolve upgrade and 4K UHD switcher among new Blackmagic launches
The company debuted new products, accessories and upgrades ahead of NAB 2025
IP Migration
BBright and EVS partner to boost IP workflows
The integration provides enhanced access and control via a single user-friendly interface
Media Management
How VVC introduces new possibilities in Ultra HD and 8K for broadcasting and digital video services
Virginie Drugeon, chair of the DVB Technical Module’s Audio and Video Coding Group discusses how VVC offers optimised video compression and improved video quality...
Media Consumption
Wimbledon serves up latest technologies to keep fans engaged
The BBC has confirmed it is once again making every Centre Court match available in Ultra HD on iPlayer
Live Production
Case study: Building a powerful OB unit for SuperSport
How South African broadcaster SuperSport worked with Broadcast Solutions to develop a fully IP outside broadcasting truck
Media Consumption
Ultra HD Forum updates industry guidelines to make them more user-friendly
The updated guidelines aim to offer greater clarity on HDR in the production book (Blue) and include updated linear metadata for immersive audio
Media Consumption
Virgin Media kicks off Sky Sports in UHD
Available channels include Sky Sports Main Event Ultra HD and Sky Sports Ultra HD 1
Media Consumption
BBC to stream ‘most of’ its FIFA World Cup games in UHD HDR
Broadcaster has the rights to 33 matches during Qatar 2022, including the big game between Wales and England on 29th November.
Live Production
Globecast delivers end-to-end 4K coverage of ultra-trial race
Company partnered with Solution RF to acquire the content using Ultra-HD and HD hybrid video acquisition and HF transmission
Production & Post
Case study: Enhancing content production with next-generation workflows
How 4K/UltraHD, HDR, and mixed reality workflows are being employed across the production industry, from live sport to virtual production
Media Delivery
The future for UHD
Benjamin Schwarz, Communications Working Group chair, discusses how the Ultra HD Forum's activities reflect growing maturity in the run-up to IBC 2022
Media Consumption
House of the Dragon set for 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos release
The show is set to debut on HBO Max on August 21st
Media Delivery
iPlayer’s Glastonbury coverage breaks records
Streams increased by 116 per cent on BBC iPlayer compared to 2019, the last time the festival was last held
Media Delivery
BBC serves up Wimbledon in Ultra HD again
All matches on centre court will be available in Ultra HD on BBC iPlayer and online
Media Consumption
Broadcasters look to score with Ultra HD during Euro 2020
Euro 2020 kicks off later this week
Media Consumption
Rohde & Schwarz’s Venice adds Ultra HD support
Venice servers can now be configured for multiple HD and Ultra HD signals, and units can work together as a single resource from a...
Audio
Amazon Prime adds Dolby Atmos, expands stats technology for Premier League matches
Selected matches will be available in Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos audio, kicking off with this weekend's match between Liverpool and Wolves.
Media Management
Accedo launches next-gen Cloud platform, Germany’s M7 expands UHD offering, and more
TVBEurope rounds up the latest product and tech news from Accedo, M7 and Red Bee
Media Management
High Frame Rates: the final piece in the Ultra HD jigsaw?
Strategy Analytics' David Mercer discusses the challenges broadcasters face with HFR
Content
BBC to stream FA Cup matches in Ultra HD
Semi-final and final will be available in Ultra HD and HDR for the first time
Production & Post
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim scores with Ultra HD 4K solution
Club decided to overhaul its existing SD infrastructure and update its streaming platform TSG.TV
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
Vestel to adopt Eurofins’ 4K HDR Ultra HD logo
TV manufacturer will include the logo on its latest range of TVs
Content
Eurosport to broadcast snooker in Ultra HD
Scottish Open will be available in UHD to viewers in France, Russia and Germany
Data Centre
4K UHD TV shipments to surpass 100 million units
According to latest research from Futuresource Consulting
Data Centre
Internet traffic to rise 153 per cent by 2022, thanks to 4K video
New report from Cisco says video remains the key propellant for explosive global traffic growth, and UltraHD proliferation will further exacerbate the trend
Technology
AJA update adds support for UltraHD
New firmware also integrates new improvements for discovery, registration and control
Technology
Ultra HD channel Insight TV opts for Technicolor HDR
Conversion and distribution technologies were chosen by the broadcaster after several comparison tests
News Releases
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
Content
BBC’s summer of sport Ultra HD trial receives over 1.6 million requests
Broadcaster describes trial as an "important step forward"
Content
Netflix testing new Ultra package in Europe
Allows four devices to receive Ultra HD video and audio streaming simultaneously
Content
BBC to trial Ultra HD and VR during FIFA World Cup
All 29 of BBC One's matches will be available in Ultra HD and HDR via iPlayer
Content
Eurosport to broadcast French Open in UHD for the first time
UHD channel will be available in France, Germany, Spain and the UK
Technology
Ultra HD Forum releases Phase B Guidelines
Covers dynamic metadata, higher refresh rates, adds bandwidth efficiencies and next-gen audio
Content
Sky Deutschland secures UHD rights for 2018 World Cup
Broadcaster will show 25 matches of the tournament in Ultra HD
Production & Post
Sky to broadcast world first PPV UHD boxing match
Anthony Joshua's fight will be available in UHD on SkyQ
