The Digital TV Group (DTG), the industry association for digital television in the UK, has confirmed the launch of the UK UHD Forum. Co-chaired by Chris Johns, Chief Engineer, Broadcast Strategy at BSkyB and Andy Quested, the BBC’s Head of Technology for BBC HD and UHDTV, the group will co-ordinate UK requirements to build a […]
Sony Professional is opening a Digital Motion Picture Centre at London’s Pinewood Studios later this summer. The centre is designed to help train and share skills with cinematographers and producers on Sony’s latest suite of cameras including its CineAltra range of high-end 35mm production cameras and including the F65 and F5 models for 4K production. […]
In a week that has seen its Australian counterpart Foxtel announce the shelving of a dedicated 3D service, Sky Sports has confirmed that selected sports will continue to be shown on the broadcaster’s 3D service. Executives also confirmed Sky’s interest in 4K broadcasting. Briefing journalists prior to the start of the English football season on […]
TCL has announced its autumn product line-up for the US headlined by the 50″ edge-lit LED 4K Ultra HD TV launching in September priced at $999. TCL is the leading television brand in China and its global expansion has elevated it to the third largest HDTV brand in the world. TCL USA launched in the […]
Madrid-based satellite operator Hispasat is backing the production of Spain’s first Ultra-HDTV documentary, An Hour at the Prado. Other finance is coming from Hispasat shareholder Abertis Telecom, RTVE, and production company Apuntolapospo. “Filmed with 4K technology, capable of fully capturing the richness, texture and colours of the art work, the documentary will allow those considering […]
Software development company Cinegy is pleased to announce that at IBC 2013 it will be introducing its 4k product line. Launching at IBC 2013, Cinegy’s 4k product line will include Cinegy’s multi-view monitoring solution; Cinegy Multiviewer, Cinegy’s broadcast video player; Cinegy player (now supporting Sony XAVC 4k) and Cinegy’s award winning playout and automation solution […]
South Korea’s Samsung and LG display manufacturers now have Ultra HD content to showcase. South Korea has beaten Japan’s SkyPerfect and has started test transmission of five channels of 4K content some six months earlier than initially promised. For now, the tests are going to just 6 households, each being equipped already with super-fast fibre-optic […]
A technology event organised by the International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers (IABM) entitled ‘Higher Resolution-Do we need it?’ seemed to conclude that the technology’s introduction was a far from “done deal” although 4K for sport and special events was desirable. Panelists included Stan Moote, VP/usiness development at Harris Broadcast; Richard Salmon, lead research engineer at […]
Expanding on the strong interest surrounding its 84-inch Ultra-HD TV, LG Electronics has announced the addition of 55 and 65 inch Ultra-HD TV models in markets around the world, enabling even more consumers to enjoy the benefits of 4K technology. Initially introduced in South Korea last month, the two LA9700 series Ultra-HD TVs have already […]
It seems strange to be suggesting that India could be a major market for Ultra-HD when ‘ordinary’ high definition is still a novelty for its viewers. But according to the Press Trust of India (PTI), which quotes Sony India’s GM/marketing, Tadato Kimura, there is already a trend in India for well-heeled viewers towards 55” displays, […]