BBC to Test UHD Broadcasts During World Cup

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<p>See on Scoop.it – Broadcast EngineeringBBC Research and Development announced that it will experiment with 4K Ultra-High Definition (UHD) broadcasts during this year’s FIFA World Cup. The closed trials will cover three World Cup matches being produced in UHD by FIFA TV.See on www.scoop.it</p>

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BBC Research and Development announced that it will experiment with 4K Ultra-High Definition (UHD) broadcasts during this year’s FIFA World Cup. The closed trials will cover three World Cup matches being produced in UHD by FIFA TV.
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