The Market Opportunity for Ultra-High Definition Video The Market Opportunity for Ultra-High Definition Video
Abstract Ultra-High Definition (UHD) video includes 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) and 8K (7680 x 4320 pixels) resolution. This is significantly higher than today’s 1080p HD resolution. UHD will first be seen in the cinema. Then when the broadcast infrastructure is in place and consumers purchase new UHD TV sets they will be able to see UHD programs at home. This report identifies the elements that are required for UHD programming to be seen and the time frame for its market development. A description of the UHD value chain including content creation, cinema distribution, broadcast and in-home technologies enables the reader to understand the various elements that must come together before UHD TV becomes a mainstream technology. The report includes 15 year forecasts by region and worldwide for UHDTV units, ASPs, and manufacturers' revenue for both 4K and 8K resolution.
Product Number: IN0904468MBS Service: Multimedia Broadband Services Publication Date: December 2009 Number of Pages: 49 Analyst: Michelle Abraham Price: $3,495 U.S. Dollars Read Press Release
