Is Virtual Reality the future of broadcast television, why? Virtual Reality (VR) is the future of broadcast television. In the coming years we shall see VR content experiences via a set-top box, OTT, PC and Smartphones on a daily basis. VR is the next big computing platform. VR is emerging as one of the most rapidly adopted technologies worldwide. With this new technology reaching mainstream audiences, there will be industries undergoing significant transformations from travel and gaming to … [Read more...] about Virtues of Reality
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Beyond Virtual Reality at MIPCOM
Paris – Following an outstanding showcase at MIPTV, VR will be even bigger at MIPCOM2016 with a lineup of Virtual Reality Panel Sessions, focusing on creativity, production and financing. The global entertainment content market, MIPCOM takes place in Cannes, France in October. The VR Sessions supported by Sony Corporation will be at Palais des Festivals. The Creativity Session will focus on how VR promises a new wave of inventiveness for storytellers and will discuss its practical … [Read more...] about Beyond Virtual Reality at MIPCOM
VR contents for students in Hong Kong
Hong Kong - Only recently it was possible that a student can experience the thrill and danger at the peak of Mont Blanc in Italy, visit a Van Gogh museum in Paris and arrive at JFK International Airport in New York City, all within one-morning class session. With VR Educate’s proprietary VR Room and 21-category Content Platform, this journey is now possible that a class of students can experience all, altogether, along with their teacher, in the safety and comfort of a classroom together with … [Read more...] about VR contents for students in Hong Kong
MIP China Hangzhou Launches in 2017
Paris - The new event is designed to foster content development between Chinese and International production companies, as well as provide an intensive educational forum for Chinese media professionals to learn more about international TV markets and trends. MIP China Hangzhou will run May 23-25 in Hangzhou, the lakeside city that hosted the G20 Summit in September 2016.MIP China Hangzhou is organised in partnership with China Media Management Inc (CMM-I), official representative for … [Read more...] about MIP China Hangzhou Launches in 2017
VRrOOm launches at BIRTV
Beijing – VRrOOm, a fully dedicated Virtual Reality (VR) ecosystem, made its debut at the Beijing International Radio, TV & Film Exhibition (BIRTV). It’s Founder and CEO Louis Cacciuttolo said, “THE AR/VR Market is expected to hit $120 billion by 2020 and the technology is going to be the next big thing for storytelling, beyond gaming. Yet, there are few resources dedicated to facilitate the access to VR and accelerate mass market adoption.” Louis Cacciuttolo has previously worked for THX … [Read more...] about VRrOOm launches at BIRTV
2.25 b web views for Olympics
The numbers are now in, and it is clear that while viewers to conventional broadcast channels enjoyed the Rio Olympics, it was digital viewers, whether on ‘red button’- type options, or simply viewing via second screens was the champion. NBC, which paid a massive $1.23 billion for its TV and digital rights, reported that some 2.25 billion web-streams were supplied via its dedicated – and multi-option – website. NBC probably got value for money despite its TV viewing numbers being the lowest … [Read more...] about 2.25 b web views for Olympics
