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Latest NTEK News, 1/8/15 Morning Edition:
CES 2015: Panasonic Powered by Firefox, NanoTech Gets Musical
NanoTech Entertainment (NTEK) announced that it will be adding a whole slew of music content to its UltraFlix 4K Ultra HD network, thanks to a distribution pact with Eagle Rock Entertainment, which is controlled by Universal Music Group. Per the deal, NanoTech will get upwards of 50 concert videos and music documentaries to add to its programming slate. All videos will be in 4K and will feature artists like Pink Floyd, Elton John, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Queen, and Usher.
Smartphone maker HTC wants to make more connected devices and get into the entertainment business. Without divulging anything specific, HTC said it plans to launch hardware and software products in both categories in the coming year, according to Recode. When asked why, Drew Bamford, VP of the HTC Creative Labs group, told the site: “I think the reality is that we have to do these things…because no matter how well we do on the phones, we recognize that in the medium to long term, it’s important for HTC to be in these other categories.” (Samsung’s forays into connected devices and entertainment are probably big reason, too.)
Fremont, CA - January 8, 2015 - Blackmagic Design today announced that San Francisco based 4K Studios is using a Blackmagic Production Camera 4K, ATEM Production Studio 4K and DaVinci Resolve, as well as a number of additional Blackmagic Design products, to help support its 4K workflow. 4K Studios converts existing media and creates original materials for its new Ultra HD network, UltraFlix.
4K Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of NanoTech Entertainment, a San Jose based technology company focusing on all aspects of the entertainment industry, including 3D, Gaming, Media & IPTV, Mobile Apps and Manufacturing. Launched at CES 2014, UltraFlix is the world’s first all 4K Ultra HD streaming network and has been ported to multiple platforms, including Android devices and Smart 4K Ultra HD TVs, such as Samsung, Vizio and Sony.
In addition to the Blackmagic Production Camera 4K, ATEM Production Studio 4K and DaVinci Resolve, 4K Studios uses a HyperDeck Studio Pro SSD recorder, SmartScope Duo 4K monitor, DeckLink 4K Extreme capture card and numerous Mini Converters HDMI to SDI to deliver a wide variety of digital formats and streaming ready media for its numerous digital channels.
As a Senior Producer at 4K Studios, Owen Morris is responsible for clean up and compression of the various content sources they receive, much of which is 35mm film. “Once the 35mm film is scanned at 4K, we run it through DaVinci Resolve for color and clean up, and the mastered films then get compressed and placed in the cloud ready to stream,” he said.
“DaVinci Resolve has been the biggest game changer so far. We scan a film to 6TB of uncompressed 4K at roughly 1TB per reel of film, and we need a way to color grade, assemble and sync these huge sequences,” continued Owen. “DaVinci Resolve is a great all in one application that lets us output an assembled master file in a single step. For good quality scans, Resolve’s dust cleaning tool takes care of quite a bit of cleanup, instead of having to use an additional damage software, which saves significant production time.”
The HyperDeck Studio Pro and SmartScope Duo 4K are currently being used to capture a variety of old Kung Fu films for clean up and conversion to HD. “Capturing these older formats is a common use for the HyperDeck and SmartScope,” said Owen. “We capture the old tapes in real time at low res and then take the files up to HD. The HyperDeck and SmartScope combination is often used like this to create workable files from old formats.”
In addition to converting existing content, 4K Studios also creates its own original Ultra HD content using the Production Camera 4K. 4K Studios produces full 30 minute episodes as well as shoots short videos and promos on a variety of subjects to build and populate 4K channels.
“It’s amazing to be able to stream 4K live to the Internet from a camera that's actually shooting high quality 4K,” said Owen. “We even used the camera in conjunction with the ATEM and DeckLink to live grade with DaVinci Resolve. We have plans for a 4K gaming channel, and I anticipate the camera, ATEM and DeckLink to let us produce amazing 4K streams.”
Owen is working on a Twitch like streaming channel that will feature a host of gamers and entertainers hanging out and gaming. Shot with the Production Camera 4K and a few additional cameras, the ATEM Production Studio 4K will mix the camera footage with a live feed of the game and produce a 4K stream.
“The notion here is to be able to broadcast video games at 4K, and the ATEM can capture and handle multiple video sources, including broadcasting the final 4K signal. Game developers will be able to showcase their games at a higher resolution thanks to the added production value from Blackmagic Design’s 4K products,” said Owen.
“We don't have big budgets, and we don't have lots of artists with the hours to burn, so we need affordable tools to begin working in the 4K space now,” he concluded. “Blackmagic Design is simply ahead of the game when it comes to professional 4K.”
Press Photography
Product photos of Blackmagic Production Camera 4K, ATEM Production Studio 4K, DaVinci Resolve and all other Blackmagic Design products are available at www.blackmagicdesign.com/press/images.
About Blackmagic Design
Blackmagic Design creates the world’s highest quality video editing products, digital film cameras, color correctors, video converters, video monitoring, routers, live production switchers, disk recorders, waveform monitors and real time film scanners for the feature film, post production and television broadcast industries. Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink capture cards launched a revolution in quality and affordability in post production, while the company’s Emmy™ award winning DaVinci color correction products have dominated the television and film industry since 1984. Blackmagic Design continues ground breaking innovations including 6G-SDI and 12G-SDI products and stereoscopic 3D and Ultra HD workflows. Founded by world leading post production editors and engineers, Blackmagic Design has offices in the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore and Australia. For more information, please go to www.blackmagicdesign.com.
About NanoTech Entertainment
Headquartered in San Jose, CA, the heart of Silicon Valley, NanoTech Entertainment is a technology company that focuses on all aspects of the entertainment industry. With six technology business units, focusing on 3D, Gaming, Media & IPTV, Mobile Apps, and Manufacturing, the company has a unique business model. The company has a diverse portfolio of products and technology. NanoTech Gaming Labs operates as a virtual manufacturer, developing its technology and games, and licensing them to third parties for manufacturing and distribution in order to keep its overhead extremely low and operations efficient in the new global manufacturing economy. NanoTech Media develops proprietary technology which it licenses to publishers for use in their products as well as creating and publishing unique content. NanoTech Media Technology includes the world's first 4K Ultra HD streaming solution. NanoTech Communications develops and sells proprietary apps and technology in the Mobile and Consumer space. Clear Memories is the global leader in 3D ice carving and manufacturing technology. 4K Studios creates digital 4K Ultra HD content using both licensed materials as well as original productions. NanoTech is redefining the role of developers and manufacturers in the global market. More information about NanoTech Entertainment and its products can be found on the web at www.NTEK.com.
Hisense Becomes the Trend Setter for the First Time at CES, Setting A New Direction for the Entire Industry
QINGDAO, China, Jan. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's largest annual consumer electronics show, 2015 International CES, kicked off on January 6th, 2015. Mainstream consumer electronics businesses from around the world compete to show their newest and their best at the event.
On January 5th afternoon, Las Vegas local time, a press conference titled "TV has entered into the No-screen Era" was held by global consumer electronic maker, Hisense, at the event's main venue. Hisense was the first to enter the laser theater TV market with the new "no-screen" concept. The new product that was already selling in the mainland China market has seen a 10,000-unit sales within just the first two months. Hisense's confidence has come into rise as it departs from the reliance on a standard television set's key components. The "screen" that was pre-dominantly produced by brands like Samsung and LG used to be a vital part of similar sets. Now, that rule-the-day advantage will soon fade as screens are going to be discarded once and for all in the no-screen laser TV era.
Hisense Group's chief scientist Huang Weiping predicted: "No-screen TV" will become the future trend of the industry. A wall, or even a piece of cloth, might serve as the "screen." Hisense's laser theater TV is just a small beginning and already a successful attempt. Large-scale popularization and promotion is just around the corner. Despite the fact that the costs remain high at present, the price of a 100-inch product amounts to only one-tenth of that of an LCD TV of the same size.
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150106/167211
SOURCE Hisense
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- NanoTech Entertainment (OTCPINK: NTEK), a pioneer in bringing the 4K Ultra HD experience to consumers, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Hisense Electronics, the leader in the 4K Ultra HD TV industry. Under the agreement, NanoTech's all 4K UltraFlix Network App will be bundled with Hisense's 4K Ultra HD TV product line. Financial terms were not disclosed.
With the agreement, Hisense customers will have one-click access to the world's largest library of 4K VOD content. By clicking the UltraFlix application button, viewers will be able to stream more than 500 hours of stunning 4K travel and nature documentaries, including 40 made for IMAX theatrical titles. Martial Arts enthusiasts will be able to watch dozens of stunning 4K Ultra HD martial arts movies exclusively on the Iron Dragon TV channel in UltraFlix. In addition, users can experience a wide selection of action/thriller, comedy, drama and family movies as well as breath-taking extreme sports videos, concerts, TV shows and moving murals plus 100 hours of free content.
"Giving our consumers access to 4K content is key, and UltraFlix provides an incredible library of 4K Ultra HD content," said Erin Magee, Marketing Director of Hisense. "We can now provide consumers with the best options for streaming 4K VOD content combined with the best 4K Ultra HD TV experience."
The market for 4K Ultra HD TVs continues to expand faster than predicted. HIS Technology reported that sales of 4K Ultra HD TVs are forecast to reach up to 15M sets in 2014, up from just 3M TVs in 2013. This category is expected to grow to 36M in 2015 and to 49M, 60M and 69M respectively through 2018. Most analysts emphasize the importance of the availability of 4K content in driving the success of 4K adoption. According to Informa Telecoms & Media, revenue from pure OTT services like NanoTech's UltraFlix is estimated to grow from $14 billion in 2013 to $37 billion by 2017.
UltraFlix streams video at four times the resolution of today's full High-Definition TVs. With more than 8 million pixels of resolution in 4K Ultra HD, compared to just two million pixels in HD, the software provides a remarkably superior viewing experience with incredible color, image edge clarity and increased depth perception. By leveraging the latest HEVC compression standards along with NanoTech's 4K Studios proprietary methods, NanoTech's UltraFlix streaming 4K Ultra HD software achieves up to 50 percent better compression than with H.264; effectively delivering the same 4K Ultra HD quality at nearly half the bitrate. With enhanced video compression, adaptive streaming and intelligent bandwidth management technologies, UltraFlix can stream visually lossless 4K video with uninterrupted viewing at under 8Mbps, making 4K Ultra HD available to most North American and European internet subscribers today.
"Hisense has been China's largest TV manufacturer, and is now making a significant play for the US market," said Aaron Taylor, NanoTech's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "With distribution deals with major outlets including Costco, Best Buy and Walmart, UltraFlix- powered Hisense 4K TVs will reach huge market penetration this holiday season. We are very excited to partner with Hisense. We believe 4K is the Future of Television and look forward to the relationship as we deliver the most exciting 4K technologies consumers can experience."
About Hisense USA Corporation
Established in 2001, Hisense USA Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hisense Company Ltd., headquartered in Qingdao, China. Hisense USA offers a broad range of technology driven consumer electronics products that are manufactured and distributed across North American, including televisions, refrigerators, air-conditioners, dehumidifiers, beverage coolers and freezers. Learn more at www.hisense-usa.com.
Hisense USA sells into national retailers across North America, including Walmart, Sams.com, hhgregg, Canadian Tire and more. The Company has established R&D centers in Atlanta, Georgia and San Jose, California to enable localized product development and innovation.
Hisense Company Ltd. has production facilities in China, South Africa, Algeria, Egypt as well as Mexico and is one of the largest television manufacturers in the world with over 10 million televisions produced per year. The Company has sales offices in North America, Europe, Australia, South Africa, the Middle East and Asia while exporting products to over 130 countries and regions throughout the world.
About NanoTech Entertainment
Headquartered in San Jose, CA, the heart of Silicon Valley, NanoTech Entertainment is a technology company that focuses on all aspects of the entertainment industry. With six technology business units, focusing on 3D, Gaming, Media & IPTV, Mobile Apps, and Manufacturing, the company has a unique business model. The company has a diverse portfolio of products and technology. NanoTech Gaming Labs operates as a virtual manufacturer, developing its technology and games, and licensing them to third parties for manufacturing and distribution in order to keep its overhead extremely low and operations efficient in the new global manufacturing economy. NanoTech Media develops proprietary technology which it licenses to publishers for use in their products as well as creating and publishing unique content. NanoTech Media Technology includes the world's first 4K Ultra HD streaming solution. NanoTech Communications develops and sells proprietary apps and technology in the Mobile and Consumer space. Clear Memories is the global leader in 3D ice carving and manufacturing technology. 4K Studios creates digital 4K Ultra HD content using both licensed materials as well as original productions. NanoTech is redefining the role of developers and manufacturers in the global market. More information about NanoTech Entertainment and its products can be found on the web at www.NTEK.com.
"Safe Harbor" Statement: This press release contains forward-looking statements, including expected industry patterns and other financial and business results that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from results expressed or implied by this press release. Such risk factors include, among others: the sustainability of recent growth rates in of the company; the positioning of NanoTech Entertainment, Inc. in the market; ability to integrate both developed and acquired companies and technology; ability to retain key employees; ability to successfully market product offerings and customer acceptance of products; general market conditions, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, changes to systems and product strategy by vendors of systems; and whether NanoTech Entertainment, Inc. can successfully gain market share. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements in this press release. Since this information may contain statements that involve risk and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the company's actual results may differ materially from expected results.
NanoTech Entertainment, NanoTech Media, NanoTech Gaming Labs, NanoTech Communications, MagicScreen, 4K Studios, 4K Ultra HD logo, UltraFlix, NanoFlix, Nuvola GP-1, Nuvola NP-H1, Nuvola TV-U1, Nuvola NP-1, Nuvola NP-C, and ProFlix UHD and their associated logos are trademarks of NanoTech Entertainment. "The Future of Television", "The Future of Gaming" and "The Future of Entertainment" are Service Marks of NanoTech Entertainment. All rights reserved. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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NTEK$$ Catch it before it's too late!:
CES 2015: SAMSUNG, SONY -----> NTEK$
NTEK poised to make another EPIC RUN:
CES 2015: SAMSUNG, SONY -----> NTEK$
NTEK @CES 2015 getting READY TO RUN!!
NTEK's ULTRAFLIX recognized by SAMSUNG, SONY:
HUGE!!! NTEK @ CES 2015 (NOW) recognized by SAMSUNG, SONY:
Hey What's This (#2)????
http://www.samsung.com/us/appstore/browse
Direct Link courtesy of krid60:
http://www.samsung.com/us/appstore/app/G14283000249
Somebody really ought to notify Samsung that someone hacked their website and photoshopped the Ultraflix icon onto their webpages.
sony pr's ultraflix as partner at ces:
www.nbcrightnow.com/story/27766615/sony-electronics-showcases-new-4k-ultra-hd-tv-line-featuring-new-4k-processor-x1-and-ultra-thin-design
UltraFlix 4K streaming App on Sony, Samsung, Vizio w/ huge content library at #CES2015 booth #15423 #UHD #MOVIE http://t.co/WRgzCrXGyu
Kitt, are you going to visit the ntek ces booth again this year?
Excellent DD here, thanks Niko. Ntek @ Ces 2015 about to commence. Kind of like a "launch" sequence..
Yeah, 2:26 Mark: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/las-vegas-casinos-reinventing-the-strip-to-attract-new-generation/
It aired on 11/4/14, re-aired today, 1/1/15:
Adam Curry's "No Agenda" available on ROKU, Google Play, Apple Store -
NTEK: https://ntek.com/media_channels.php
Now available on Samsung TV's: http://www.samsung.com/us/appstore/app/G00015676754
"Updated 12/31"
The "Digital Walkers" could be LARGE IMO. Everything is going cloud based now. CES 2015!!! NTEK
NTEK - CES 2015 gonna be "Hot":
"CES 2015 TV Technology Preview: What’s Hot, What’s Not"
12/29/14
4K Content
4K screens will be so common at the 2015 CES that they’ll feel like the norm rather than some new technological trend. What will be interesting to see, though, is how many TV brands have got new 4K content stories to talk about given how far 4K ‘software’ is currently lagging behind the hardware. See The Trouble With 4K: Where’s The Content And Will It Be Any Good When It Gets Here.
The ability to handle the recently unveiled Amazon UHD service (detailed here) may be a key battleground, as could NanoTech’s UltraFlix Ultra HD service if it makes more of an effort to spread its influence outside of the USA.
NTEK - CES 2015 gonna be "Hot":
"CES 2015 TV Technology Preview: What’s Hot, What’s Not"
12/29/14
4K Content
4K screens will be so common at the 2015 CES that they’ll feel like the norm rather than some new technological trend. What will be interesting to see, though, is how many TV brands have got new 4K content stories to talk about given how far 4K ‘software’ is currently lagging behind the hardware. See The Trouble With 4K: Where’s The Content And Will It Be Any Good When It Gets Here.
The ability to handle the recently unveiled Amazon UHD service (detailed here) may be a key battleground, as could NanoTech’s UltraFlix Ultra HD service if it makes more of an effort to spread its influence outside of the USA.
NTEK - CES 2015 gonna be "Hot":
"CES 2015 TV Technology Preview: What’s Hot, What’s Not"
12/29/14
4K Content
4K screens will be so common at the 2015 CES that they’ll feel like the norm rather than some new technological trend. What will be interesting to see, though, is how many TV brands have got new 4K content stories to talk about given how far 4K ‘software’ is currently lagging behind the hardware. See The Trouble With 4K: Where’s The Content And Will It Be Any Good When It Gets Here.
The ability to handle the recently unveiled Amazon UHD service (detailed here) may be a key battleground, as could NanoTech’s UltraFlix Ultra HD service if it makes more of an effort to spread its influence outside of the USA.
NTEK - CES 2015 gonna be "Hot":
"CES 2015 TV Technology Preview: What’s Hot, What’s Not"
12/29/14
4K Content
4K screens will be so common at the 2015 CES that they’ll feel like the norm rather than some new technological trend. What will be interesting to see, though, is how many TV brands have got new 4K content stories to talk about given how far 4K ‘software’ is currently lagging behind the hardware. See The Trouble With 4K: Where’s The Content And Will It Be Any Good When It Gets Here.
The ability to handle the recently unveiled Amazon UHD service (detailed here) may be a key battleground, as could NanoTech’s UltraFlix Ultra HD service if it makes more of an effort to spread its influence outside of the USA.
"Fraudulant announcements™ that's NTEK.."
Is this a registered NTEK trademark?
Really looking forward to seeing what NTEK brings to ces 2015! Just a few more days!!
It's actually a pretty good idea. You've got the plunger rod thing and then you've got balls and holes for the balls to go into. Surprised this hasn't been done before, way too easy.
"Besides, anyone who's accused of wrongdoing by this lot of thieves should immediately countersue, take every dime they have, and give it back to the women and children they stole it from."
Who are these victimized "women and children"? Or are you just speculating again?
So in your opinion, is NTEK, oh how did you put it..
"selling your personal information,"
or not? YES or NO.
And if you don't know, what would be your intention by phrasing it in this manner?:
In short, the only way I can see Ultraflix becoming remotely profitable is if they begin(or continue..) selling peoples personal information to third-party companies, and that just doesn't seem like a business model that can keep you afloat for very long.
I could be wrong...But I guess we won't know unless NTEK is able to provide Audited Financials.
"That's too much. If you can't keep track of their constant lies, then it's not my job to do it for you"
...promised audited financials...
Everybody knows that they've been saying for the last 2 years that Saadler Gibb was doing the audit.
Newsflash. Stocks go up and they go down. Hopefully you'll be around when this thing breaks out to new 52wk highs, I promise to update you with the "scoreboard" score next time I don't have a rebuttal to one of your posts.
"Every other time they promised audited financials, it's been a lie. "
"A ntek pornographic pinball machine with naked mma fighters on the glass?"
Lololololololololissimo!!!!!
This is absurd! Wait wait wait! Let me try one..
I'm not sure and I could be wrong but I'm fearful that NTEK could be taking names and addresses so they can inject NTEK mind controlling substances into the water supply in order to take over the world.
I guess we won't know until the sec finishes their investigation..
Wow just wow.
Just to be clear was there anything factual to your post or is it all baseless speculation? Lololololol!!!
I'm not sure and I could be wrong but I'm fearful that NTEK has been breeding evil Unicorns...
Probable issue #1:
"Nuvola asked me to evaluate the NP-1 image quality on a UHDTV panel because they thought there were no 4K projectors that were truly 4K (thinking about the JVC perhaps); however, in order to appreciate and properly evaluate video quality I prefer a 4K projector and a larger screen. I used the same environment to compare the UltraFlix 4K image quality with Sony's 4K image quality, and 1080p Blu-ray and cable HD, both upscaled to 4K by the same projector." - See more at: http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/articles/2014/12/living-with-4k-nanotech-np1-4k-media-player.php#.dpuf
Issue #2: The truth probably lies somewhere in the middle, but there are many things videophile aficionados would notice that the average consumer would not. If you read through the official Vizio P Series board on the AVS forum, you'll notice picky videophile opinions mixed with average joe consumer guys who think the picture looks great.
Wrong again my Chitown ...
I prefer to believe other online sources such as yourself..
12/27/14
Beginning today, Xfinity TV customers with 2014 Samsung UHD TVs can simply download the Xfinity in UHD app from the SMART Hub, login using their Xfinity credentials, and immediately begin streaming, via the Internet, every episode of the current season from hit series includingChicago Fire (NBC), Suits and Covert Affairs (USA), with Parks and Recreation (NBC) set to debut in February. Additionally, customers can personalize viewing experiences within the app by setting parental controls, enabling closed captioning, and managing audio preferences. - See more at: http://3dguy.tv/samsung-4ks-get-comcast-app/#sthash.8ZMm3fL6.dpuf
simply download
This tends to happen when shorts want to cover.. They've got an old fashioned conundrum on their hands now that NTEK is switching to buyback mode. Nobody sell, no what you own.
Chi what are you trying to say here, I've had a few noggs. Plain English please..
Chi, hello, chi man, where'd you go??
Just put your info in and watch, they likely already know who you are..
Why don't you just open up Ultraflix and find out? Come on you know you did, err, want to?!.. Rut roh
It'd be ok to say you enjoyed Robocop in 4K, or maybe you're more of a Rain Man in 4k guy/gal?
Ok wait I take that one back!!!
Do you secretly watch Ultraflix at night but deny it here on this board?
Is this board a waste of your time?
This is fun let's keep asking each other questions. Ok you go next.