Viewing the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio at an unprecedented 8K resolution
8K Broadcasting Takes Centre Stage at the Rio Olympics
The upcoming Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro are set to push the boundaries of television technology, with several broadcasters planning to transmit the event in 8K resolution.
NHK, the Japanese broadcaster, will be the only organisation to show the Olympics in the Super Hi-Vision format, a high-resolution technology that offers an exceptional viewing experience. This marks a significant milestone, as the Rio Games will be the first to be broadcast in 8K.
In contrast, no German broadcasters will transmit the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics in 8K. However, the Olympic Broadcasting Service (OBS) will broadcast 130 hours of the Games in this high-definition format. This broadcasting will serve as a test run for the Games in 2020 in Tokyo, where it is planned that the entire event will be completely broadcast in 8K.
The resolution of 8K (7680×4320 pixels) is eight times higher than Full HD, providing a level of detail that is unprecedented in television broadcasting. To enjoy this level of clarity, viewers will need corresponding 8K TVs, which cost far over 100,000 €.
LG's Super-UHD TV model UH9809, with a resolution of 7680×4320 pixels, will be available in the second half of 2016 and offers a 98-inch display. The price of this TV is 130,000 €. Sharp's LV-85001 TV, another 8K model, costs 118,000 € and requires all four HDMI ports to be connected simultaneously with a video source to activate 8K record resolution. It is worth noting that the power consumption of Sharp's LV-85001 is 1440 W, significantly higher than conventional 4K devices.
In a bid to enhance the viewing experience, OBS will experiment with 360-degree cameras to record the opening ceremony, closing ceremony, and some competitions of the Olympic Games. This will allow viewers to enjoy a 360-degree all-around view with virtual reality headsets.
As the world prepares for the Rio Olympics, the introduction of 8K broadcasting marks a new era in television technology. With the test run in Rio de Janeiro, we can look forward to an even more immersive viewing experience during the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
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