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Dentsu Inc. Produces Live-Action Footage for 8K Resolution Drama "Encircling Formation F"
The text of the Dentsu Inc. news release distributed on March 16 is as follows.
March 16, 2017
Dentsu Inc. Produces Live-Action 8K Resolution Drama "Encirclement Formation F"
Dentsu Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Toshihiro Yamamoto) has produced the drama program "Encirclement Formation F" (approx. 31 minutes), filmed using high-definition 8K resolution technology.
Based on the European-planned stage play "Encircling Formation Z," the drama observes events unfolding in nine rooms arranged in a flat plane from a fixed overhead camera perspective. The high-definition imagery unique to 8K resolution captures the intricate details of each room and the expressions of the people within.
As part of our commitment to the next-generation 8K broadcasting technology, which began rolling out on December 1, 2018, we have been producing 8K resolution video content since 2015. In 2016, we released the 8K resolution animation "LOOP JAPAN" and the 22.2-channel surround content "Finding Cats in 22.2ch~", both designed for 8K broadcasting. This drama program, "Encirclement Formation F", marks our third 8K production and our first venture into live-action filming.
"Encircle Formation F" was selected as one of the 2016 fiscal year 8K verification content projects by the General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Advanced Broadcasting Services (ABPRA)*, and its use in test broadcasts is planned for the future.
We will continue to pursue experiments and demonstrations of new visual expressions using next-generation broadcasting technology.
■ Image of "Encircling Formation F"
■ Production Staff for "Encircling Formation F"
・Production: Dentsu Inc., ROBOT Inc., Opos Inc. (European Planning)
・Director: Taiki Ueda
・Original Work: Makoto Ueda ("Encircle Formation Z" / Opos Inc. (European Planning))
・Screenplay: Masashi Suwa / Makoto Ueda
・Cinematography: Yumiko Endo (pict) / Lighting: Yoshito Matsuyama (pict) / DIT: Satoshi Igarashi
・Art Direction: Naoki Yoshinami, Ryo Takahashi (SUI) / Sound Design: Junnosuke Okita (okidesign)
・Music: Hidetoshi Wabi / Editing: Masashi Obe (IMAGICA)
*The General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Advanced Broadcasting Services works to ensure the stable operation of broadcasting services, striving for their widespread adoption and development, while also promoting the advancement of broadcasting and related/applied services and industries. As part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' FY2016 demonstration project, NTT Communications Corporation undertook "Demonstration of Technology for Practical Implementation of Transmission Using Multiple Transmission Paths via Advanced Broadband Satellite Broadcasting Transmission Technology." One component of this was "Verification of Technologies Necessary for Producing 8K and Similar Content," with the Association providing practical implementation support. This technical verification marks the third year of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' demonstration initiative. The association publicly solicited demonstration content from all members, selected 10 pieces of 4K content and 12 pieces of 8K content, and is advancing production and verification together with member companies.
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Dentsu Inc. News Release
http://www.dentsu.co.jp/news/release/2017/0316-009195.html
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