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  • Travelxp announces five-part series ‘10 Days Cyprus’

    Travelxp announces five-part series ‘10 Days Cyprus’

    Mumbai, 9th August, 2018: Travelxp, the world’s leading travel channel reaching more than 91 million homes globally and renowned for mainstream travel shows filmed on the latest 4K technology, has launched a new show, “10 Days Cyprus”, encompassing stunning beaches and uncovering beautiful nature trails.
    The show, “10 days Cyprus” is presented by Travelxp anchor Sabrina Chakici, who is a popular British television presenter and travel expert. She recently hosted live from the red carpet at The British Fashion Awards and The Golden globes interviewing Lady Gaga and Christopher Bailey. Sabrina has also presented on a number of Sky Channels and is a recognizable radio voice over artist for brands like Boots, Glossy Box and Lego; as well as well-known for hosting the breakfast show for Vibe 197.6 FM.
    Sabrina will take travel buffs and foodies on an expedition to explore the Mediterranean island nation. Viewers will be able to explore a unique and rewarding experience to ancient cities steeped in Greek myths and will cherish local cuisines to understand the region’s rich culture.

    Nisha Chothani, Director – Travelxp, said, “I am delighted to announce the launch of our latest show, 10 Days Cyprus, showcasing this unique and extraordinary Mediterranean island nation. The show has been created with 100% original travel content shot in exquisite 4K and HD. We are launching the show on 12th August in India. The show will telecast on channel Travelxp. Through this new show, we want our audience to experience the history and archeology of these ancient cities soaked in Greek myths, the pristine beaches and the rich culture that Cyprus has to offer its viewers. ”
    H.E. Mr. Agis Loizou., Ambassador – High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus stated, “We are delighted that Travelxp has filmed an entire television show in our beautiful Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Through this show, I am confident viewers will get a wonderful tour of this picturesque traveler’s hot-spot and will certainly like to visit and experience it’s amazing beauty and vibrant lifestyle. I urge you all to watch 10 Days Cyprus on Travelxp and get immersed in exciting Cyprus.”
    10 days Cyprus will be showcased in five parts and “Larnaca” shall comprise the first part of it, wherein viewers can catch a glimpse of the city of Lazarus with ten thousand years of history, and one of the world’s twenty most ancient, continuously inhabited cities for the last 4000 years.

    In the second part “Nicosia”, Travelxp will unfold the largest city of Cyprus. This city for the past 1100 years served as the nation’s capital and travel to the medieval village of Fikardou, visiting Troodos ranges.
    “Khirokitia” which is its third part will showcase the road leading to Troodos ranges and UNESCO village churches. It will showcase the Greek culture and uncover the history and beautiful beaches of Paphos.
    In the fifth part of the show, “Paphos” will present the discovery of the myths of Greek and Roman philosophies and unravel the stories at Paphos Archaeological Park. It will help travelers explore the historic town of Limassol and top it with fun-filled kite surfing on Mediterranean.
    In the final leg, the show will unravel “Akamas National Park” which is known for its Biodiversity. It will also show donkey farms to learn about its significance and dine on traditional Cypriot dishes.

  • Travelxp announces five-part series ’10 Days Cyprus’

    Travelxp announces five-part series ’10 Days Cyprus’

    Mumbai, 9th August, 2018: Travelxp, the world’s leading travel channel reaching more than 91 million homes globally and renowned for mainstream travel shows filmed on the latest 4K technology, has launched a new show, “10 Days Cyprus”, encompassing stunning beaches and uncovering beautiful nature trails.

    The show, “10 days Cyprus” is presented by Travelxp anchor Sabrina Chakici, who is a popular British television presenter and travel expert. She recently hosted live from the red carpet at The British Fashion Awards and The Golden globes interviewing Lady Gaga and Christopher Bailey. Sabrina has also presented on a number of Sky Channels and is a recognizable radio voice over artist for brands like Boots, Glossy Box and Lego; as well as well-known for hosting the breakfast show for Vibe 197.6 FM.

    Sabrina will take travel buffs and foodies on an expedition to explore the Mediterranean island nation. Viewers will be able to explore a unique and rewarding experience to ancient cities steeped in Greek myths and will cherish local cuisines to understand the region’s rich culture.

    Nisha Chothani, Director – Travelxp, said, “I am delighted to announce the launch of our latest show, 10 Days Cyprus, showcasing this unique and extraordinary Mediterranean island nation. The show has been created with 100% original travel content shot in exquisite 4K and HD. We are launching the show on 12th August in India. The show will telecast on channel Travelxp. Through this new show, we want our audience to experience the history and archeology of these ancient cities soaked in Greek myths, the pristine beaches and the rich culture that Cyprus has to offer its viewers. ”

    H.E. Mr. Agis Loizou., Ambassador – High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus stated, “We are delighted that Travelxp has filmed an entire television show in our beautiful Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Through this show, I am confident viewers will get a wonderful tour of this picturesque traveler’s hot-spot and will certainly like to visit and experience it’s amazing beauty and vibrant lifestyle. I urge you all to watch 10 Days Cyprus on Travelxp and get immersed in exciting Cyprus.”

    10 days Cyprus will be showcased in five parts and “Larnaca” shall comprise the first part of it, wherein viewers can catch a glimpse of the city of Lazarus with ten thousand years of history, and one of the world’s twenty most ancient, continuously inhabited cities for the last 4000 years.

    In the second part “Nicosia”, Travelxp will unfold the largest city of Cyprus. This city for the past 1100 years served as the nation's capital and travel to the medieval village of Fikardou, visiting Troodos ranges.

    “Khirokitia” which is its third part will showcase the road leading to Troodos ranges and UNESCO village churches. It will showcase the Greek culture and uncover the history and beautiful beaches of Paphos.

    In the fifth part of the show, “Paphos” will present the discovery of the myths of Greek and Roman philosophies and unravel the stories at Paphos Archaeological Park. It will help travelers explore the historic town of Limassol and top it with fun-filled kite surfing on Mediterranean.

    In the final leg, the show will unravel “Akamas National Park” which is known for its Biodiversity. It will also show donkey farms to learn about its significance and dine on traditional Cypriot dishes.

  • travelxp to begin broadcast of ‘Backpack’ its first series shot in 4K

    travelxp to begin broadcast of ‘Backpack’ its first series shot in 4K

    MUMBAI: Bringing superlative viewing experience to the television screens of millions of viewers, travelxp TV will begin the broadcast of its first television series filmed in 4K, Backpack, from 13 September, 2015.

     

    The windy clouds ruffling through mountains, dew drops on the leaves, calm blue water in sea, curled waves splashing ashore, crystal ice, the effect of sunrise on snowcapped mountains—these sites in high definition quality makes travel shows even more exciting. However, for viewers who want to lose themselves to such experiences and feel the destinations as if they themselves are part of the journery, brace yourself. Making the picture quality even more detailed and exceptional, travelxp is migrating from content creation in HD to the 4K technology turning the complete viewing experience come alive for its viewers. Considerably a new technology, travelxp is amongst the early adopters of 4K who understand the superior quality that this new technology offers.

     

    The first show in 4K to hit the screen is Backpack. This show revolves around the idea of experiencing a place in depth rather than just following a given tourist itinerary—all in a low budget. Explorers today believe in travel as a complete learning experience that not only provides knowledge but also is a huge source of transformation. They want to explore places that are uncharted, interact with the locals getting to know about their lifestyle, their day-to-day activities, the traditions, hear the folk-tales, taste recipes at their authentic best, and experience everything that nature has to offer. If you are one of these explorers, than watch out. Viewing this show might cause serious troubles as the experience will be so exceptional, you might pack your bags right away and leave!

  • RC Venkateish’s top 5 predictions for 2015

    RC Venkateish’s top 5 predictions for 2015

    MUMBAI: The direct to home (DTH) industry is looking forward to an exciting year ahead. The sector, which saw some improved subscriber numbers and Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), is hoping to improve it further this year, while continuing to add more innovative services to its kitty.

    According to The DTH Operators Association president and Dish TV CEO RC Venkateish, the overall additions in subscribers, for all the DTH players in the year 2014, were higher in magnitude of 25-30 per cent than 2013.

    While the industry faced some challenges in the previous year, with regards to high taxation and DTH licence fee issue, it hopes to have some clarity on it in 2015.

    The year 2014 saw some positive growth in Dish TV, as it regained its share leadership for about last three to four quarters. The DTH operator also launched a significant and tactical product in Zing which has helped it to capitalise in the phase III and IV areas.

    Indiantelevision.com asks Venkateish to list down his top five predictions for the year 2015:

    •    2015 will be an interesting year. It starts off with the ICC Cricket World Cup, which is a very high profile event. This will give a lot of momentum and boost to all the DTH operators, who could also gain traction in the phase III and IV markets. This is also being supported by developments like the new channel launches and talks of rational regulations coming in to keep the supply prices of high definition (HD) under control, so that’s one reliever.

     

    •    The year will also see a few operators showcasing some new technologies like 4K, though it’s still very far away.

     

    •    One might also see the launch of online consumption media. This trend has started picking up, but currently is at a nascent stage.

     

    •    For Dish TV, we will continue to strengthen the share leadership in all the segments. We will expand Zing to other geographies during the course of the year. We will push new technologies and there will be a couple of new products which will be launched around these new technologies.

     

    •    Overall, we go in to the New Year on a very positive note, and with the kind of plans we have, we hope we can sustain the kind of growth we gained in 2014.

     

  • 4K technology touted to transform ‘onscreen’ viewing in Asia

    4K technology touted to transform ‘onscreen’ viewing in Asia

    MUMBAI: HD (high definition) viewing will soon be a technology of the past, with the proliferation of 4K coming Asia’s way.  4K, also commonly known as ultra-high definition (UHD), is an evolved standard that greatly surpasses HD, bearing a minimum pixel count of 3840 x 2160 compared to the latter’s standard of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Naturally, 4K brings to viewers sharper, higher clarity images and videos.

    BroadcastAsia2014 – Offering a preview of cutting-edge 4K technology

    Come June at  BroadcastAsia2014, players from Asia’s TV and broadcasting industries will be able to feast their eyes on the most avant-garde 4K technology available globally, presented by some of the world’s foremost companies in the TV viewing playing field. Leading international exhibitors such as  Canon,  EVS, Grass Valley,  Quantel, Orad,  Red Digital Cinema,  Village Island,  Sony and many more will be showcasing their cutting edge 4K/UHD products.

    Orad, a world-leading provider of real-time 3D broadcast graphic, video server, and media asset management solutions, will be highlighting at BroadcastAsia2014, its new tapeless broadcast graphic and video server workflow technology – Blend 4K Channel and Morpho 4K, to help companies streamline productions and maximise productivity and broadcast workflows.

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  • 4K technology shines at BroadcastAsia2013 exhibition

    4K technology shines at BroadcastAsia2013 exhibition

    MUMBAI: Ultra HD (or 4K) was the buzz word at BroadcastAsis2013. The show underlined various aspects of the entire 4K ecosystem, right from the cameras to production, and from post-production to content delivery technology.

    BroadcastAsia2013‘s first-time exhibitor Ericsson partnered with CommunicAsia2013‘s MEASAT to provide the encoders and receivers to facilitate the delivery of Ultra HD content from MEASAT‘s satellite feed- a perfect example convergence of technologies across information and communications technology (ICT) and broadcasting sectors.

    “BroadcastAsia2013 has been a successful experience for us. We had an extensive showcase of our technology solutions from acquisition to delivery of content on multiple devices. We are pleased with the quality of visitors to our booth,” informed Ericsson, Hong Kong head of TV, Asia Pacific Ward Hansford.

    The trade show also witnessed unveiling of Blackmagic Production Camera 4K and its latest 6G-SDI products that allow Ultra HD products to be integrated into current SDI based television systems. The highlight was Panasonic‘s Ultra Wide Angle camera that can showcase an entire football field at once and GoPro that showcased its latest camera HERO3 that is 30 per cent smaller and 25 per cent lighter, and twice more powerful than its predecessor and includes 4K video recording capability.

    Envivio‘s Muse live video encoder and transcoder for broadcast and multi-screen services was one among the exhibition highlights. Designed for 24X7 TV services over satellite, cable and managed and unmanaged IP networks, Muse compresses live SD or HD TV signals to any format and resolution while maintain an outstanding video quality.

    The tradeshow also witnessed worldwide launch of Space Bridge, which offers the ability to re-purpose existing Fibre Channel or SAS storage and ‘Bridge‘ it into the world of space. Grass Valley‘s latest LDX Flex studio camera system was also one of the attractions.

    “I was updated on the latest audio-visual trends and technologies, especially HD related technologies pertaining to projection and cameras, through the trade show. This exposure has left me thinking of investing in it,” revealed ETG Singapore Anthony Ng.