All Ultra HD articles – Page 6
-
Industry TrendsNAB vendors state the case for HDR
In the search for the next big thing after HD, first came 4K. It was a simple concept to grasp: four times as many pixels must give a much better picture, surely?
-
Industry TrendsNetflix and Amazon invest in higher res tech
Amazon and Netflix are not only acquiring documentaries and films, but are also heavily involved in producing their own content using ultra high definition (UHD) technologies, according to a white paper – 4K and UHD: So much more than just HD Video – released by IHS Markit.
-
Executive InterviewsThe view from South America with Liliana Nakonechnyj
South American broadcasting is facing similar disruptions to the global market, but the challenges have a local flavour.
-
Technical PapersUltra HD: Bandwidth planning and verification for 4K
Only a decade ago, high definition was the big new thing. With it came new wider 16:9 aspect ratio flat screen TVs that made the living room stylish in a way that old CRTs couldn’t match.
-
Technical PapersExtended image dynamic range system for UHDTV broadcasting
The introduction of image systems with higher dynamic range and a wider colour gamut is a globally active topic.
-
Technical PapersReady for 8K UHDTV broadcasting in Japan
8K Super Hi-Vision (UHDTV) is a broadcasting medium featuring 16 times the number of pixels as Hi-Vision (HDTV) and 22.2 multichannel sound to provide a highly realistic “you are there” sensation.
-
-
Executive InterviewsRaymundo Barros: Building for a bigger and brighter future
As CTO at Globo, Raymundo Barros is responsible for overseeing engineering and technology operations. He led and spearheaded major initiatives such as the transition to digital TV and the creation and distribution of 4K, 4K HDR and 8K content. Before assuming his role as CTO, Barros worked as Engineering Manager ...
-
Technical PapersUHD inter-codec interference in real life production chain
We are witnessing today the big shifting of audio-visual professionals towards Beyond HD resolutions.
-
Technical PapersA single layer HDR video coding framework with SDR capability
The arrival of the High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard enables the deployment of new video services with enhanced viewing experience, such as Ultra HD broadcast services. In addition to an increased spatial resolution, Ultra HD can bring a wider colour gamut (WCG) and a higher dynamic range (HDR) than ...
-
Technical PapersBT Sport Ultra HD - Europe's first ultra high definition television sports channel
BT launched its IPTV service in 2006 offering a combination of On-Demand video and Digital Terrestrial Television. In 2012 BT TV added multicast delivered channels to the service providing High Definition (HD) Linear TV, over a Fibre-To-The-Cabinet (FTTC) access network, to BT Broadband customers.
-
Technical PapersOpening of the Holy Door by Pope Francis
The Centro Televisivo Vaticano (CTV) is the TV broadcasting centre of the Secretariat of Communication of the Holy See and its main goal is to contribute to spreading the universal message of the Pope through the production, distribution and archiving of TV material covering the activities of the Pope and ...
-
Technical PapersReal world live 4K Ultra HD broadcasting with High Dynamic Range
The first public demonstrations of the live production and delivery to home of 3840 x 2160 images were held in the early 2010s. These early trials prioritised the broadcast of higher resolution images over increased dynamic range or wider colour gamut. They were the result of advances in technology throughout ...
-
Technical PapersCelebrating the launch of 8K/4K UHDTV satellite broadcasting and progress on full-featured 8K UHDTV in Japan
NHK has been engaged in the development and standardisation of the 8K “Super Hi- Vision” (SHV) system since 1995. Super Hi-Vision is a state-of-the-art television (TV) broadcasting system that provides ultra-realistic viewing experiences to viewers, creating the sensation that they are in the actual scene.
-
Technical PapersUHD for broadcast and the DVB Ultra HD-1 Phase 2 standard
The primary focus of this paper is to describe the different video options that will be used for broadcast or unicast over HTTP.
