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Apple TV 4K Gets Dynamic Range and Frame Rate Switching

by Andrew Fenn

Apple TV 4K can now switch dynamic range based on the source with the release of tvOS 11.2 and its Match Content setting, a feature that was not enabled when the device first launched. …

Tags:4k| Apple| HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| STBs| Vol 25 - Issue 01

SES Increases UHD Transmission in the US, Germany & Switzerland

by Bob Raikes

SES is to broadcast The Country Network (TCN), a country music channel, in UltraHD in North America. Three satellites will be used and the infrastructure means that the content is able to reach all …

Tags:4k| HD+ (Germany)| Large Display Monitor| Satellite| SES| Switzerland| UltraHD| USA| Vol 24 - Issue 47

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BBC Announces Blue Planet II in UHD and HDR for iPlayer

by Andrew Fenn

The BBC has announced it will make all episodes of David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II available on iPlayer, in Ultra HD and HDR. The BBC is using Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) HDR, as well …

Tags:4k| BBC| HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| UltraHD| Vol 24 - Issue 47

Sony Trademarks “8K HDR” and New Logo

by Andrew Fenn

Sony has filed a trademark for “8K HDR” and a new corresponding logo, listed under the classification “Television receivers; light emitting diode (LED) displays”, according to FlatpanelsHD. The publication reveals that the application went …

Tags:4k| Large Display Monitor| sony| Super Hi-Vision (8K)| Vol 24 - Issue 46

Dolby Measures Viewer Biophysical Response to HDR

by Andrew Fenn

For the past five years, Dolby has been studying the biophysical and emotional responses of the human body against a variety of visual and aural stimuli, and exploring how producers are taking this knowledge, …

Tags:4k| Dolby| HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Testing| Vol 24 - Issue 44

The Christopher Nolan Collection Released on UHD Blu-ray

by Andrew Fenn

Director Christopher Nolan has remastered seven of his films in Ultra HD and HDR, for a special Blu-ray box set. The Christopher Nolan Collection is released on UHD Blu-ray disc on December 19th, and …

Tags:4k| HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| UltraHD| Vol 24 - Issue 44

Vimeo Adds Support for HDR and Super Hi-Vision Resolution

by Andrew Fenn

Vimeo has added support for owners of Apple TV 4K, iPhone X and iPad Pro to watch content in HDR, making it the first online video streaming platform to offer HDR playback on Apple …

Tags:4k| HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| OTT Video| Super Hi-Vision (8K)| UltraHD| Vol 24 - Issue 44

Sharp’s 8K Camcorder is $77,000

by Bob Raikes

Sharp has helped the development of Super Hi-Vision by releasing in Japan the 8C-B60A 8K camcorder which has a Super 35mm sensor and can record at 10 bit with 60fps in 4:2:2 using the …

Tags:4k| Large Display Monitor| sharp| Super Hi-Vision (8K)| Vol 24 - Issue 43

FIFA World Cup to be Produced in Ultra HD and HDR

by Andrew Fenn

FIFA has announced plans to produce all World Cup matches in Ultra HD and HDR next year. Some games will also be recorded in VR and 360° video, for the ultimate immersive sports viewing …

Tags:4k| HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| UltraHD| Vol 24 - Issue 40

Microsoft Confirms 48 Games Will Run in Ultra HD on Xbox One X

by Andrew Fenn

Ahead of the launch of the Xbox One X on November 7th, Microsoft has released a comprehensive list of the games that will be available in either Ultra HD resolution, HDR10 High Dynamic Range, …

Tags:4k| Large Display Monitor| Microsoft| UltraHD| Vol 24 - Issue 40| xBox

QVC to Launch Ultra HD Channel in Germany

by Andrew Fenn

Home shopping giant QVC will soon launch Germany’s seventh Ultra HD satellite channel under a new ten-year deal with SES, which also includes a renewal of the company’s standard and HD channels. QVC will …

Tags:4k| Germany| HEVC (H.265)| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Satellite| UltraHD| Vol 24 - Issue 40

Sky to Increase Investment in UHD Content

by Andrew Fenn

Digital TV Europe reports that Sky has delivered more news to attendees at MIPCOM, this time from Managing Director of Content, Gary Davey. Davey outlined the company’s plans to increase its investment in Ultra …

Tags:4k| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Sky| UltraHD| Vol 24 - Issue 39