YouTube Adds HDR Support

“Today we are adding support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) videos on YouTube.” – YouTube.com, November 7, 2016

Youtube.com has added HDR support for new videos. Any YouTube creator can now upload videos that use HDR format. Some currently supported devices include the new ChromeCast Ultra and YouTube capable streaming devices such and some smart TV’s. Additional device support is expected in the near future for game consoles and other devices. All HDR videos are backward compatible with legacy devices. The number of devices that support HDR video playback is expected to grow rapidly. Here are Instructions for uploading HDR video to YouTube.com/HDR. Current support for HDR encoded videos include 10 bit H.264 MOV, MP4, and MKV.

There are several content producers that have begun uploading videos that use the high quality HDR option.

HDR Supported Video Example

More YouTube.com HDR video samples

More details @ youtube.googleblog.com

New Google Chromecast Ultra 4K And HDR

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The new Google Chromecast Ultra supports 4K and Dolby Vision. It comes with an Ethernet port built into the provided power supply for more reliable high bandwidth video streaming. This wired port power supply is also available as a separate purchase for the current Chromecast. Buy for $15 @ google.com

Google’s Chromecast Ultra launch video:

The new Chromecast will cost $69 and is available in November. The current Chromecast 2 is available for $35 and can be found for less on sale.
More details @ google.com

Paul Debevec Discusses Light Stage X

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Canon’s Newest DSLR, 5D Mark IV Offers Advanced HDR features

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More info @ Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Apple Patents New Tech Including HDR

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Apple Granted 55 Patents Today Covering HDR Technology, the ‘Genius Bar’ Backdrop & More https://t.co/BCapbtc8Uj pic.twitter.com/eEupXMNSbm

— Patently Apple (@PatentlyApple) August 16, 2016

NASA Uses New High Dynamic Range Camera For Rocket Test Analysis

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The camera is NASA’s High Dynamic Range Stereo X, HiDyRS-X for short. It records high speed, high dynamic range footage in multiple exposures simultaneously for use in analyzing rocket engine tests.