Broadcast
Telegenic
is aiming to become Europe’s first 4K-capable outside broadcaster
when its latest super truck hits the road next year.
http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/techfacils/news/telegenic-targets-european-first-with-4k-capable-truck/5048480.article “We
have just commissioned a new vehicle with all the necessary
infrastructure to support 4K, which we believe will be a format for
live cinema events and domestic TV once compression formats become
more effi cient,” said Telegenic commercial manager Eamonn Curtin.
The
£4-5m, multi-camera 3G unit is scheduled to be completed next May,
but whether it will be outfitted with full 4K capability at that time
is dependent on product development.
“We
are in discussions with major manufacturers regarding the new 4K
cameras and resulting signal fl ow, with a view to forming strategic
partnerships,” said Curtin.
“The
industry is moving towards higher-resolutions and it’s our job to
stay ahead of the game.”
Telegenic
commissioned the world’s fi rst bespoke 3D truck, T18, in 2009 and
has since designed and built three further 3D/3G-capable units,
primarily for Sky 3D contracts, including more than 100 EPL matches.
The
other major UK outside broadcast supplier to have declared interest
in 4K tests and investments is Visions, which is also contracted by
Sky for EPL coverage.
As
revealed by Broadcast, Sky is testing the 4K technologies as a
prelude to a possible future launch of an Ultra-HD service.
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