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Through a process of collaboration and experimentation, Sony is helping media companies understand the potential of 5G OUT OF THE LAB
G – the next generation of wireless technology – may be what finally puts professional connectivity in the hands of everyday consumers, and offer the simplicity and ease of consumer gear to seasoned professionals. Already being rolled out in a few markets, the technology will offer greater speed and bandwidth for a wide variety of applications, with media and entertainment just a start. After a trial at the Berlin Marathon, Sony continued to build its working knowledge of real-world 5G broadcast. Last December, in collaboration with NBC Sports and Verizon, Sony provided a prototype transmitter and its Xperia 5G mmWave device to stream video of a Houston Texans v. New England Patriots football game, captured with two Sony PXW-Z450 shoulder camcorders. The video was sent via Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network in near-real time, to a production room in the stadium. The test explored how 5G-connected cameras can be a reliable option for future regardless of where the game is taking place. 5G’s connectivity also means cameras can be untethered, allowing for more creative camera work and reducing integration costs and set-up time. live sports broadcasts, with remote production teams located anywhere,
“The picture quality is excellent, and we look forward to the day when we can deploy a wireless camera this easily as part of 5G roll-outs around the country,” says David Mazza, CTO of NBC Sports Group. What makes 5G of special interest for content creation and distribution is its increase in the rate of data transfer, and the possibility for ultra-low latency communications. On top of this is the wide range of devices that can be equipped with 5G, which allows for a wealth of connectivity well beyond what exists right now, and for applications well beyond those in media and entertainment. “These combinations of benefits will have special applications for different industries,” observes Peter Sykes, strategic technology development manager at Sony Europe Limited. “This idea of low latency, reliable connection and increases in data rate lends itself nicely to wireless workflows and remote production. When these technologies are combined with the cloud, customers can also free themselves from the restrictions of shipping equipment and personnel around.” REAL-WORLD TRIALS While there is a lot of anticipation, and speculation, around the future of 5G, nothing beats doing real-world trials like those in which Sony has engaged. In addition to its
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