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April 29th, 2014

Globecast—Canonization Content (SatBroadcasting™—SNG)


[SatNews] Marking the historic canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II  on April 27th, Globecast provided a number of SNG trucks to manage and deliver HD, 3D and 4K images.

Transmitting live from the Vatican throughout the ceremony, Globecast supplied satellite uplinked video and audio services via its SNG trucks to Vatican Television, Sky Italia, Sky Deutschland, BSkyB and Eutelsat. The event was produced by the Vatican Television (CTV), in collaboration with established partners including Sky and Eutelsat. Globecast provided 3D services for Sky Italia, Sky Deutschland and BSkyB 3D channels as well as providing HD services for the Sky Italia  and BSKYB News channels; HD and 3D services for digital cinema and the 4K feed for a dedicated 4K view position at the Vatican.

Globecast's infosite is accessible via http://www.globecast.com/