The Resolution Revolution

We can now capture video in much higher resolutions than we can transmit, distribute and display. But should we?

Microphones: Part 3 - Human Auditory System

To get the best out of a microphone it is important to understand how it differs from the human ear.

HDR Picture Fundamentals: Camera Technology

Understanding the terminology and technical theory of camera sensors & lenses is a key element of specifying systems to meet the consumer desire for High Dynamic Range.

IP Security For Broadcasters: Part 2 - The Problem To Be Solved

By assuming that IP must be made secure, we run the risk of missing a more fundamental question that is often overlooked: why is IP so insecure?

Standards: Part 22 - Inside AIFF Files

Compared with other popular standards in use, AIFF is ancient. The core functionality was stabilized over 30 years ago and remains unchanged.

HDR: A Bigger Stage To Act On

From a creative perspective HDR is all about enabling technology that offers a far broader, deeper palette of light, detail and color to work with.

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The New Frontier Of Interactive Rights: Part 1 - The Converged Entertainment Paradigm

Interactive Rights are at the forefront of creating a new frontier in the media industry. Driven by the Streaming era, but applicable to all forms of content platforms, Interactive Rights hold an important promise – to deeply engage the modern viewer in a way that creates a new value exchange…

IP Security For Broadcasters: Part 1 - Psychology Of Security

As engineers and technologists, it’s easy to become bogged down in the technical solutions that maintain high levels of computer security, but the first port of call in designing any secure system should be to consider the user and their interaction.

Operating Systems Climb Competitive Agenda For TV Makers

TV makers have adopted different approaches to the OS, some developing their own, while others adopt a platform such as Google TV or Amazon Fire TV. But all rely increasingly on the OS for competitive differentiation of the UI, navigation, and in some cases for reaching out to other devices…

Demands On Production With HDR & WCG

The adoption of HDR requires adjustments in workflow that place different requirements on both people and technology, especially when multiple formats are required simultaneously.