A launch ceremony showcasing innovative application of 5G+8K/4K/VR technologies to be used at China Media Group (CMG)'s 2020 Spring Festival Gala was held in Beijing Media Center on January 14. CMG President Shen Haixiong attended the ceremony.
The 5G network has fully covered the main venue and sub-venue of the gala. CMG will adopt 5G+8K technology to realize multi-camera shooting and produce an 8K gala.
Moreover, a virtual network interactive system (VNIS) will be used for the first time at the gala, bringing a new viewing experience.
Shen Haixiong, president of China Media Group (CMG), visit facilities used for Spring Festival Gala broadcast. /CMG Photo
During the launch ceremony, the 8K images of the main venue and sub-venue of the 2020 Spring Festival Gala were transmitted using 5G network, while technical application videos were also shown. The presentation demonstrated how the VNIS technology realizes interaction between hosts and guests.
CMG has actively promoted innovative applications like 5G, 4K/8K, VR and AI, using the gala as a platform. It uses innovative audio-visual technologies to bring new experiences for its viewers.
This year's gala is highly anticipated due to the application of new technologies.