NHK to capture FIFA Women’s World Cup in 8K

NHK is to capture the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament in 8K. The event itself is being held in Canada this summer, and will be a test for future sports events in 8K, not least Japan’s Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.. NHK’s 8K has a resolution of 7680 x 4320 pixels, and will include 22.2 channel 3D audio.

The signals will be sent to Japan where there will be public viewings on 350 inch screens. The US will also host public viewings in New York at the NBC HQ at Rockerfeller Plaza and the Zanuck Theatre in Los Angeles. Canada will also get a public demo at the International Broadcasting Centre in Vancouver.