UHD TV and Immersive Video

List of tables and figures

Tables
Table 1: Devices and compatibility with immersive content
Table 2: Factors impacting the development of UHD
Table 3: Factors impacting the development of 360°/VR
Table 4: Devices and compatibility with immersive content
Table 5: UHD content available on Netflix, May 2016
Table 6: Overview of the various subscriptions available for Netflix’s streaming service, in the USA
Table 7: Recommend speeds based on resolution and frames per second
Table 8: Factors impacting the development of UHD
Table 9: Factors impacting the development of 360°/VR

Figures
Figure 1: SD/HD/UHD visual comparison
Figure 2: Image resolution in the audiovisual field
Figure 3: UHD television standardisation phases
Figure 4: Comparison between a classic image and an HDR image
Figure 5: Comparison of HD TV and UHD TV colour spaces
Figure 6: Ultra-HD Blu-ray player compatibility
Figure 7: Example of a UHD Blu-ray title
Figure 8: Example of AR video
Figure 9: Example of AR using a second screen (Visual SyncAR)
Figure 10: Example of VR content (Google Cardboard)
Figure 11: Example of an interactive film designed for VR, with two possible choices
Figure 12: Example of 360° video
Figure 13: Comparison between 360° video and VR video
Figure 14: Example of 360° video content accessible from a personal computer
Figure 15: Example of downloadable 360° video through an app
Figure 16: UHD channel, with the Freebox Mini 4K decoder
Figure 17: Launch of HDR technology for KT’s UHD content
Figure 18: Selecting resolution on the Sky Q Silver set-top box
Figure 19: 7680 x 4320 content available on YouTube
Figure 20: Sony’s Ultra VOD service available on Smart TVs
Figure 21: BBC Sport 360, a 360° video app
Figure 22: RG 360 interface, a 360° video app
Figure 23: Public screening of 360° video
Figure 24: Netflix app for Samsung Gear VR headsets
Figure 25: Future prospects for VR on Facebook
Figure 26: 360° video available on YouTube
Figure 27: Samsung VR video service interface (formerly Milk VR)
Figure 28: Ghostbusters: Dimension, a VR attraction by Sony Pictures Entertainment
Figure 29: Comparison of storage needed for 1 hour of video content, according to image resolution
Figure 30: VR post-production software built into Adobe Premier Pro
Figure 31: VR post-production software for use on VR platforms
Figure 32: Examples of cameras designed for 360° video
Figure 33: Growth of ultra-fast worldwide
Figure 34: Estimated number of UHD satellite channels for satellite broadcast
Figure 35: Growth in UHD installed base and penetration rate worldwide, 2016-2020
Figure 36: Example of a UHD Blu-ray player
Figure 37: A low-cost VR headset for smartphones
Figure 38: Samsung’s VR headset for smartphones
Figure 39: Example of a premium VR headset with controllers and sensors
Figure 40: Example of how a premium headset is used
Figure 41: Example of an all-in-one VR headset project, announced for late 2016
Figure 42: Members of the UHD Alliance
Figure 43: Importance of resolution, based on TV screen size and distance from the consumer
Figure 44: Consumer propensity to pay more for UHD content, according to service providers and content producers
Figure 45: Growth in AR/VR investment
Figure 46: Forecasts for VR equipment adoption are much more pessimistic than the tablet and smartphone market