The Vienna State Opera will use Elemental video processing solutions to stream the world’s first live production in 4K high-efficiency video coding (HEVC) delivered via MPEG-DASH over the internet.
Topfun and Banaxi get 3D and 4K content
Australian distributor 3D Content Hub has announced 3D and 4K content deals with Topfun and Banaxi.
4K TVs will follow faster growth pattern than HDTVs
4K TVs will follow a similar, but faster, growth pattern as HDTVs, which have reached 82% of US broadband households after 15 years on the market.
4K arrives in Poland
Poland will see its first-ever transmission in 4K this coming Saturday (March 29).
ABOX42 unveils smart STB platform with 4K
ABOX42 is announcing its new X-Series Smart STB Platform based on the Broadcom BCM7251 system-on-chip (SoC).
Broadcasters uneasy as they ponder Ultra HD
In a session dedicated to Ultra HD, leading international TV companies were contemplative, even glum, regarding the uncertainties surrounding UHD.
MIPTV launches 4K UltraHD spotlight
MIPTV is putting together a 4K spotlight programme at MIPTV 2014, taking place in Cannes April 7-10.
55% of Europeans likely to buy Ultra HD
Ultra HD, also known as 4K, should receive a positive reaction from European consumers, according to the latest survey results from Strategy Analytics’ ConsumerMetrix service.
Samsung brings 4K Ultra HD to Europe
Samsung will introduce its UHD video pack in Europe this March.
Japan makes terrestrial 8k test
Japanese public broadcaster NHK has carried out a successful terrestrial trial of its Super Hi-Vision 8k format.