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George Winslow

NDI Launches NDI 6

NDI 6.

STOCKHOLM—NDI, the global video-over-IP connectivity standard, has announced the  release of NDI 6, a key update that is designed to significantly impact broadcasting and content creation. NDI 6  introduces native HDR support and expands WAN connectivity for hardware, addressing critical industry requirements and pushing the boundaries of visual quality and remote workflows, NDI reported. 

“The highly anticipated NDI 6 introduces 10+ bit HDR support to answer growing quality demands  coming from our users,” said Nick Mariette, director of product management, NDI. "The feedback from  our customers and beta testers played a pivotal role in developing NDI 6. Many of our partners want to  adopt NDI workflows more profoundly, and further improved image quality will enhance the usage of  NDI. Now, anyone seeking high-end quality can stream in HDR with the flexibility, efficiency, and  interoperability NDI has always offered." 

Equipped with native HDR and 10+ bit color support, NDI 6 is designed to be a powerful option for tier 1 Broadcast, meeting industry demands for professional-grade video streaming over IP and making broadcast-quality  streaming widely available. 

The update provides broadcasters and content creators with higher  contrast, which expands brightness headroom. Additionally, it offers wide color gamut and minimal  color banding, which ensures seamless transitions and gradients, and broad compatibility, with  support for PQ and HLG formats expanding streaming to most HDR and non-HDR devices, the company said. 

Another notable update is that WAN connectivity is now embedded into cameras through an NDI Bridge utility for hardware. This  plug-and-play solution promises a transformative impact on the flexibility of remote productions and  setups, offering a seamless experience for anyone sending and receiving video, regardless of the device,  platform, or location. The new feature allows devices to send encrypted NDI streams over a WAN,  facilitating secure, remote real-time collaboration between locations. NDI-enabled cameras with the  Bridge utility can join remote networks without depending on additional software or tools, the company said. 

Since Q4 of 2023, the core technology update has been under beta testing with industry-leading product  developers like Autodesk, Chyron, Kiloview, Lumens, Matrox, Panasonic and Vizrt as part of the NDI Beta program. Results have led to the successful integration of NDI 6 into both existing and forthcoming  products. 

"With NDI 6, NDI emerges as the undisputed standard for cloud-based live production, ushering in a new  era of possibility for Vizrt's suite of production solutions," said Ulrich Voigt, global head of product management, Vizrt. "With its advanced bit depth and expanded color range, NDI 6 elevates the visual quality of our products to unprecedented levels, enhancing every  aspect of the content creation process. The new Bridge utility feature also opens doors to seamless  connectivity, enabling our customers to effortlessly integrate NDI devices into their remote networks  and cloud-based workflows. This shift transforms NDI from a primarily local technology to a cornerstone  of global networked broadcasting."

NDI 6 will be showcased at the 2024 NAB Show where Comprimato, Chyron, Kiloview,  Magewell, Telycam and Vizrt will demonstrate the latest features of the core tech update.  

“With a longstanding commitment to the NDI standard, Chyron enthusiastically welcomes the  progression of NDI connectivity and its advanced iterations through the latest release of NDI 6,” explained Nikole McStanley, product portfolio director, Chyron. “Through  these innovations, such as NDI HDR HLG, Chyron PRIME, with live graphics, video walls, touchscreen  graphics, clips and branding, broadens support for clients seeking to merge top-quality production  visuals with flexible network architectures. NDI HDR offers substantial enhancement in image quality  and color depth, ultimately delivering viewers a more captivating and immersive visual experience just  in time for some of the most prominent global sports broadcasting events planned this summer.”

NDI 6 is now available for testing and integration by all product developers, with downloads accessible  at ndi.video/ndi6/

Additionally, the President of NDI, Daniel Nergård, will deliver an exclusive keynote presentation at the  JB&A Pre-NAB Technology Event. During his address, Nergård will delve into the technology’s advancements and provide insights into the company's future. 

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