Deutsche Telekom and MediaKind streamed the world’s first multi-channel 6K 360-degree live sports event, according to RAPID TV NEWS. The multi-camera 360-degree live streaming showed the Basketball Bundesliga match between Baskets Bonn and Baskets Oldenburg from the Telekom Dome in Bonn, Germany, on Sunday. The live streams were delivered to customers of Deustche Telekom’s commercial Magenta virtual reality service via a consumer app. MediaKind led the technical project management, working alongside Deutsche Telekom, Magnum Film, Tiledmedia, INVR.SPACE and Iconic Engine to "create and manage the entire live end-to-end system." MediaKind said that the demonstration "marked the latest milestone" in an 18-month collaboration between it and Tiledmedia to illustrate how 360-degree viewport adaptive ClearVR video can "augment the traditional live broadcast consumer experience and bring fans closer to the action." CEO Angel Ruiz said, "Consumers are always seeking new ways to experience their favorite sports content" (RAPID TV NEWS, 12/11).
