That Ultra High Definition would become the top theme of the entertainment industry at the CES was well known long before the beginning of the fair. However, it is also clear that the ultra-high-definition flat-screen TVs are also used and bought only if there are corresponding content.
World Championship final in 4K
Samsung therefore announced, in addition to a large range of UHD televisions also partnerships with several well-known video-streaming providers, including amazon.com and Netflix, as well as the film studios Fox and Paramount. The Koreans also promised buyers a pre-installed UHD videopacket with 50 blockbusters and documentaries on many Smart TVs.
The Japanese display manufacturer Sharp already started a 4K film competition under the motto "The Art of Amazing". And Sony also promised to significantly expand its range of 4K-capable films and TV series. Thus, many new cinema films are produced directly in 4K this year.
Reed Hastings, head of the US streaming service Netflix, whose market launch is expected in the United States, also announced at the Sony event to provide the second season of the television series "House of Cards" commissioned by Netflix also in 4K. There will also be cooperations with YouTube. And the Blu-ray series with blockbusters "Mastered in 4K" is expanded. Sony also has the UHD video portal Video Unlimited 4K.
When exactly most of these 4K content will also be available in the United States will be shown. Nevertheless, this is the news of the CES: Ultra HD and 4K are no more future music, as Hollywood and the television jump on the train. There will be sports events like golf tournaments of the PGA Tour soon in 4K. And also the final of the football world championship in July in Brazil is produced in 4K.
The decisive factor is parallel to the speed at which video cameras are also available for the creation of private 4K content. Sony introduced the FDR-AX100E in Las Vegas, a compact 4K camcorder, which is already available in April for 2.000 euros. Panasonic unveiled an actioncam with 4K capability. When it comes to the United States, however, the Japanese will presumably announce their European press event only in March.
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