Sharp returned to  the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show April 6-11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada after making its inaugural visit in 2018. With its theme, “8K World is Coming Here,” Sharp brought its extensive array of 8K ecosystem solutions to the world’s largest broadcasting equipment exhibition.

Among the products showcased was the highly anticipated Sharp compact 8K video camera, which was such a huge hit that it took home NAB Best of Show honors! Vloggers and members of the media kept the recording and editing areas in the Sharp booth consistently full as they packed the booth to see the camera and participate in live 8K demonstrations, which included:

• 8K local self-broadcasting system, which is perfect for use at sporting venues and other public facilities.
• Demonstration of 8K internet website distribution, showcasing the benefits of 8K for filming and editing blog content.
• IP transmission of 8K images filmed at the NAB booth for Astro Design, one of Sharp’s collaborators.

At last count, stories about the compact 8K video camera generated from the event had generated nearly 200,000 views on YouTube and more than 45,000 impressions on Twitter.

On NAB opening night, Sharp hosted a packed 8K tech media event with 38 total attendees, including 14 reporters and analysts. Mike Marusic, President & CEO, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, kicked off the event with welcome remarks, followed by words from Cliff Quiroga, Vice President, New Business Development, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. They were followed by presentations from professional video producers who had used Sharp’s 8K camera: Robert Alberino, Jr., Vice President and Executive Producer, San Francisco 49ers; Matt Granger, professional photographer and videographer; and Frank Lieberman, President of NY2C New York Entertainment & News.

Sharp also showcased other 8K products, including:

• 8K camcorder introduced at NAB 2018, which allows users to shoot, record, playback and line-out in 8K.
• 80″ 8K TV, as well as 8K monitors in different sizes including 32-inch, 60-inch, 70-inch and 80-inch classes. These monitors provide high-definition images conforming to standard 8K.
• PN-V701 video wall display – comprised of 16 screens in a 4×4 configuration to create an 8K image.
• 8K editing equipment complete with popular editing software.
• 8K live streaming via 5G internet transmission.
• 8K interactive museum content viewer.

“We are proud to be at the forefront of 8K technology and to be able to demonstrate Sharp’s 8K camera and 8K ecosystem products at NAB this year,” said Quiroga. “We look forward to continue seeing how our 8K workflow will expand 8K content production for popular real-world applications.”

Over 1,700 exhibitors feature their technology and services at NAB, which attracts a diverse community of industry professionals looking for new and innovative ways to create, manage, deliver and monetize content on any platform. There are over 100,000 attendees from over 160 countries, walking a show floor of over 86,000 square feet.

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Check out some of the vlogger videos from the show:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFJdgJNR3BC_d9D34xUg2bja8njpi-sr3

Check out these photos from the event: