MA
Arena's OB X (match truck) and OB 12 (Pres Truck) are both UHD.
OBY is also UHD capable, but that's used currently by Sky for HD Rugby
OBZ is their fourth UHD truck, but that's still in build right now....
Although the new NEP/CTV/Arena trucks are all UHD anyway, presumably Sky are paying a high percentage of the host OB costs to get this exclusive. Unless the BBC just weren't arsed?
Arena's OB X (match truck) and OB 12 (Pres Truck) are both UHD.
OBY is also UHD capable, but that's used currently by Sky for HD Rugby
OBZ is their fourth UHD truck, but that's still in build right now....
RK
By saying ”first and only broadcaster to televise a Royal Wedding in UHD” could be a technicality with the term broadcaster (as in traditional methods) where as the BBC could be streaming it.
“We’re incredibly excited to be the first and only broadcaster to televise a Royal Wedding in UHD and to offer those watching the ceremony across the country expert analysis, innovative technology and bespoke coverage on mobile.”
Seems it's Sky only.
Seems it's Sky only.
By saying ”first and only broadcaster to televise a Royal Wedding in UHD” could be a technicality with the term broadcaster (as in traditional methods) where as the BBC could be streaming it.
NG
I think the BBC also have access to the UHD feed, and AIUI the BBC are likely to make an HLG UHD HDR version available via iPlayer as a live stream.
Sky Q will be SDR UHD AIUI unless Sky have implemented HLG flagging now.
Sky can claim exclusivity in broadcast terms as their coverage will be DVB-S2 distributed, whereas the BBC will be unicast IP which isn't considered 'broadcast' in the strictest sense of the word.
noggin
Founding member
Although the new NEP/CTV/Arena trucks are all UHD anyway, presumably Sky are paying a high percentage of the host OB costs to get this exclusive. Unless the BBC just weren't arsed?
I think the BBC also have access to the UHD feed, and AIUI the BBC are likely to make an HLG UHD HDR version available via iPlayer as a live stream.
Sky Q will be SDR UHD AIUI unless Sky have implemented HLG flagging now.
Sky can claim exclusivity in broadcast terms as their coverage will be DVB-S2 distributed, whereas the BBC will be unicast IP which isn't considered 'broadcast' in the strictest sense of the word.
NG
Not what I've heard... Sky may be using a very narrow definition of 'broadcaster' and 'televise' to ignore iPlayer?
(AIUI the BBC are running an iPlayer UHD HDR trial this year, and The Royal Wedding was an event listed as likely to be part o the trial)
noggin
Founding member
“We’re incredibly excited to be the first and only broadcaster to televise a Royal Wedding in UHD and to offer those watching the ceremony across the country expert analysis, innovative technology and bespoke coverage on mobile.”
Seems it's Sky only.
Seems it's Sky only.
Not what I've heard... Sky may be using a very narrow definition of 'broadcaster' and 'televise' to ignore iPlayer?
(AIUI the BBC are running an iPlayer UHD HDR trial this year, and The Royal Wedding was an event listed as likely to be part o the trial)
UK
The BBC would be very 'arsed' about UHD for an event like that. Whether it is ready for it is another matter.
For the 2011 Royal Wedding from what I can remember the BBC were responsible for the service and Sky for the parade to the abbey, ITN chipping in somewhere as well. All of the elements were combined to create the one pool feed. Normally pool for royal events will rotate around (or be split), for something like this the costs would be spread in some way.
Although the new NEP/CTV/Arena trucks are all UHD anyway, presumably Sky are paying a high percentage of the host OB costs to get this exclusive. Unless the BBC just weren't arsed?
The BBC would be very 'arsed' about UHD for an event like that. Whether it is ready for it is another matter.
For the 2011 Royal Wedding from what I can remember the BBC were responsible for the service and Sky for the parade to the abbey, ITN chipping in somewhere as well. All of the elements were combined to create the one pool feed. Normally pool for royal events will rotate around (or be split), for something like this the costs would be spread in some way.
RE
The newer one, normally used for Sunrise/ Overnights/ Weekends. (They've just removed the desk)
Which studio is Jayne in now?
The newer one, normally used for Sunrise/ Overnights/ Weekends. (They've just removed the desk)