Etere announces the release of version 36.1, introducing full support for all 8K resolutions, including 8K UHD and 8K DCI, across its software ecosystem. The update is available as a free upgrade for all customers on a valid support contract.
Etere releases 36.1, a highly anticipated software update that introduces complete support for all 8K resolutions, including 8K UHD and 8K Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI) across its ecosystem. Delivered as a free upgrade, this enhancement ensures that both real-time and offline workflows are future-ready.
The real-time engine leverages GPU acceleration, while offline management remains fully operable on CPU systems, offering flexibility for diverse production environments.
This release allows existing Etere customers to introduce 8K into their operations without disrupting current workflows, while preserving investments in both GPU-enabled and CPU-only systems.
Etere Ecosystem supports all types of 8K resolutions including:
8K DCI Resolutions
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8K DCI 23.98p
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8K DCI 24p
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8K SCI 25p
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8K DCI 29.97p
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8K DCI 30p
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8K DCI 47.95p
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8K DCI 48p
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8K DCI 50p
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8K DCI 59.94p
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8K DCI 60p
8K UHD Resolutions
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8K UHD 23.98p
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8K UHD 24p
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8K UHD 25p
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8K UHD 29.97p
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8K UHD 30p
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8K UHD 47.95p
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8K UHD 48p
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8K UHD 50p
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8K UHD 59.94p
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8K UHD 60p
With Etere 36.1, broadcasters and content owners can confidently manage end-to-end 8K workflows:
Real-time 8K playout and recording on GPU
The Etere real-time engine now leverages GPU acceleration to deliver reliable 8K playout, preview and recording, even in demanding broadcast and live production environments.
8K media management on CPU
All non-real-time and management workflows — including content management, scheduling, library, archive and other back-office processes — remain fully supported on standard CPU-based infrastructures.
What Defines “8K”
While “8K” is often perceived as a single resolution, in reality, multiple standards define 8K, each with distinct pixel counts and aspect ratios.
For example:
8K UHD
8K UHD is not exactly 8000 pixels. It’s 7680 pixels wide by 4320 pixels, which is essentially doubling of the resolution of 4K UHD (3840 pixels wide by 2160 pixels). 8K UHD video is in fact almost 8,000 pixels wide and has the same near-universal 16:9 aspect ratio as 4K UHD and Full HD too.
8K Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI)
On the other hand, 8K DCI is different in two ways. It has a slightly higher resolution of 8192 pixels wide by 4320. This leads to the second difference: The DCI format makes the video wider without making it taller, resulting in an aspect ratio change.
As a result, the DCI format is wider than the regular UHD standard. DCI was created by the Digital Cinema Initiative and it aims to create standards for motion picture studios. Its slightly wider format is closer to a 19:10 ratio or 8K DCI. The capability to produce, manage and process in DCI format presents an added advantage for cinematic and large-scale productions.
Is 8K UHD or 8K DCI Better for Filming
The answer to the question generally depends on the requirements of the production studio. Especially for large-scale productions, it is important to check if the production company prefer the DCI format. On the hand, smaller production studios typically favour the regular 16:9 ratio or 8K UHD.
For more information, get in touch with our product specialists for a personalised consultation for a media management strategy that works for your business.
