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Streambox Pushes UltraHD at 60fps

Streambox introduced a new encoder, which it said will support UltraHD at 60fps in real-time. The Streambox Rackmount 4k Encoder works with Streambox Cloud to transport live video over the internet, worldwide. It uses point-to-point or point-to-multipoint playout. All video streamed is archived for file-based playout on a Rackmount Decoder or Streambox Media Player, or … Read more

UHD Alliance Calls For Contributor Members To Define The Next-Generation Entertainment Experience

Founding members of the UHD Alliance, representing leading companies in entertainment, technology, consumer electronics and distribution, have issued a call for contributors to join their mission to advance a new and differentiated entertainment experience for Ultra HD including high dynamic range, wide color gamut, high frame rate and advanced audio. The goal of the Alliance … Read more

Hollywood Director Gives Barco Seal of Approval

Film director Michael Bay has chosen a Barco projector for his personal home theatre in his new home in California. “When I present my large-scale films to audiences for screening, I bring in Barco equipment”, said Bay. “It is simply the best”. The director chose a DP4K-23B UltraHD projector, installing it in a 50+-seat auditorium.

TICO Compression Supporters Announce the Launch of the TICO Alliance to Move to 4K/UHD in Live Broadcast Production.

Leading Broadcast equipment manufacturers, OEM providers, broadcasters, electronics brands and technology companies announced today the launch of the TICO Alliance. TICO is a new lightweight compression technology, which enables 4K/UHD to be transported over legacy SDI infrastructure and modern IP production and contribution networks. TICO has been developed by intoPIX and work is now ongoing … Read more

Dell Lowers High Resolution Premium

As part of a move towards making high-resolution monitors “available to everyone”, Dell has announced the P2416D – a 23.8″ model with 2560 x 1440 resolution, which will start at $370. Although it doesn’t offer high-end features like G-Sync or a curved display, the monitor does have a fully adjustable stand. Users can tilt, swivel … Read more

HDR Formats Come to HDMI

The HDMI Forum has released v2.0a of the HDMI specification, which is available to HDMI 2.0 Adopters through the HDMI Adopter Extranet. Analyst Comments There are a number of different HDR technologies available and the CEA-861.3 is a standard that allows the transmission of SMPTE ST 2084 HDR EOTF and SMPTE ST 2086 Mastering Display … Read more

BenQ’s Business Projectors Are Connected

Three new DLP projectors have been released by BenQ, for business users. Connectivity is a focus, with an MHL-HDMI port and optional wireless through BenQ’s QCast dongle. The MW727 is the flagship model, and is joined by the MW724 and MX726. All three have +/30° vertical and horizontal keystone correction, as well as corner fit. … Read more

Canon Invites Multi-Device Connectivity

The XEED WUX500 is a new LCOS projector from Canon, set to be launched next month. The model is designed for business use and has HDBaseT support and multi-device projection via wireless connectivity. A DICOM-compliant version is also available. Installation flexibility is supported through built-in edge blending and four-point keystone correction. The WUX500 also has … Read more