NDI 6 update: beta testing has started
By Jennifer P
In a blog post update, Nick Mariette from NDI is excited to announce the initiation of beta testing for NDI 6, a significant update to their technology. Over the past few months, the team has meticulously tested self-contained features, focusing on HDR support and enhanced remote connectivity. Following successful internal validation, the NDI team has progressed to the next stage by collaborating with industry leaders Epiphan, Kiloview, Magewell, Matrox, and Vizrt. Together, they are actively testing the integration of the NDI 6 within both existing and new products.
As the testing process unfolds, the NDI team plans to phase in releases to ensure the delivery of stable SDKs, contributing to improved connected experiences within their product ecosystem. The first beta version of NDI 6 has been selectively distributed to partners, with a public beta version anticipated to be released before the end of Q1 2024. This public release will be available for testing by an extended community of product developers, upon request.
Emphasizing the value of the NDI Beta program, the team underscores its collaborative nature. By engaging hardware developers in beta-testing the Core Technology, NDI provides early access to partners ready to integrate NDI into their products, gathering valuable feedback for further refinement. The program, launched earlier in the year, serves as a space for the community of product developers to rigorously test NDI technology in real-world application scenarios. This iterative process enables developers to gain firsthand experience, ensuring that the updated NDI SDK supports seamless integration and enhances the end-user experience in media workflows. Ultimately, the NDI Beta program plays a pivotal role in shaping a robust, reliable, and universally adaptable technology that meets the evolving needs of diverse segments where NDI is deployed.
“We are primarily going to be targeting NDI 6 for a next-generation product that we are working on. Epiphan is excited about the ability to capture and decode much higher-quality video from NDI cameras. This is going to enable our customers to use our products to encode, record, and stream using much higher color depth than is currently possible, giving them greater flexibility in post-production by allowing for more accurate color grading and correction.”
Yusupha Touray, Director of Product, Epiphan
“NDI 6 represents an important evolution format, allowing Matrox to provide both Broadcast and Live Event industries with very interesting solutions to tackle on-prem and cloud-based video Infrastructure challenges.”
Dan Maloney, Technical Marketing Manager, Matrox
“Our strategy involves a dual approach. Existing products will receive updates to seamlessly support HDR, ensuring our users experience the benefits of NDI 6. Simultaneously, we are actively developing new products that embrace the cutting-edge remote connectivity features enabled by NDI 6, allowing the users to route sources anytime, anywhere, and record effortlessly.”
Judy Zuo, Vice General Manager, Kiloview
“NDI has always wowed users with continuous innovation, and with HDR support, NDI 6 promises, yet again, to bring significant change to the ecosystem. This addition will give content creators amazing new ways to tell their stories. For Vizrt, this advancement allows us to expand our NDI portfolio products to truly get the most out of this technology. We’re excited about how NDI 6 will continue to enhance Vizrt products and solutions, and we’re sure our users will be too.”
Christopher McLendon, Senior Product Manager, Vizrt
Read the full blog post by Nick Mariette for NDI HERE
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