MediaKind claims first with multichannel 6K 360-degree livestream

MediaKind, the media services company spun off from Ericsson, says it has a first on its hands after a recent multichannel 6K 360-degree livestream of a basketball game.Working with Deutsche Telekom, Tiledmedia and Magnum Film, MediaKind livestreamed a recent match between Telekom Baskets Bonn and EWE Baskets Oldenburg from the Telekom Dome in Bonn, Germany, to customers of Deustche Telekom’s commercial Magenta VR service via a consumer app.Deutsche Telekom commissioned Magnum Film for the on-site acquisition and production of the sports event in 360-degree video to show how 360-degree viewport adaptive ClearVR video can augment the traditional live broadcast consumer experience.“Consumers are always seeking new ways to experience their favorite sports content. Through the rapid evolution of 360-degree technology, we have the potential to push boundaries and take the consumer to the heart of the game itself,” said MediaKind CEO Angel Ruiz in a statement. “The success of this world first live sport event using 6K 360-degree video with ClearVR tiled format is a major milestone for our team of engineers and our partners who turned this around in a short space of time. This demonstration encompasses MediaKind’s singular goal: to enable our customers to create and efficiently deliver immersive media experiences.”