Cinegy, a leading provider of software solutions for the broadcast and media industry, has launched new features at NAB 2023. According to Jan Weigner, Managing Director of Cinegy, the company's key products on display include the Cinegy Air, a playout solution, the Cinegy Multiviewer, and the Cinegy Capture.
"We have a new subtitling engine, we have finally the ability to encode 8k and 60 fps (frames per second) in HEVC. And that is finally an accomplishment that was for me a milestone," said Weigner.
Cinegy's new 8k encoding capability is a significant development for the industry, as it allows broadcasters to deliver ultra-high-definition content to viewers with greater clarity and detail. While there may not be many practical applications for 8k broadcasting at the moment, the technology is expected to become more widely used in the future.
"Not necessarily that there are too many practices out there that want to do 8k right now. But you also know it'll happen — and, yeah, it will happen; it also means if I can do 8k, that means I can do the 16 channels of HD at 60 fps, or 32 channels if you just want 30 fps … and that is actually something I can give you even off a laptop," said Weigner.
Cinegy's software-based approach is another key selling point for the company. Because its products are hardware agnostic, they can be used with a wide range of devices and systems, and they can be updated easily and frequently.
"Major selling proposition is we are software. We are hardware agnostic. And because it's software it will always be up to date," said Weigner.
The NAB exhibition is one of the largest events for the broadcast industry, and it attracts exhibitors and attendees from around the world. The event showcases the latest products and technologies in the industry, and it provides a platform for companies to connect with potential customers and partners.
As the industry continues to evolve, next-generation tools will become increasingly important, and Cinegy is well-positioned to be a leader in this area.