A growing trend for digital cine cameras is their ability to record in multiple formats. For example, Blackmagic’s new URSA and Mini URSA announced at NAB support several types of RAW formats plus compressed ProRes.
In 2011, the Fox network went on a search for a better parabolic microphone to use in its sports programming. When the company could not fine one, it asked an engineering contractor if he could design and build a better mic.
At NAB 2015, it is a given that many companies will dazzle attendees with stories of how 4K television is virtually here. For those susceptible to such celebratory hype, it might be good to think about the issue for a bit and be armed with some intelligent questions to ask manufacturers who are promoting it.
The use of wide-area audio networking makes possible the remote production of live TV events, where large geographical distances separate the production facilities and the events that are being televised. There is growing interest in this area from broadcasters, both in the potential for significant reductions in production costs as well as improvements in production quality. But there are difficulties to overcome if this is to become practical in a wide variety of circumstances.
World-class learning opportunities abound in NAB exhibits and technical sessions.
In any endeavor there are three types of decision making; operational, tactical and strategic. Dashboards are one effective method of presenting that information.
Most of today’s devices can instantly play video, even as it downloads from a Web server. However, managers often overlook the value of streaming video content. They could be missing valuable opportunities if they fail to understand how video streaming could fit into their organization.
Although augmented reality virtual studios have been around for decades, their use is only now coming of age. Previous barriers of price, design quality, graphics performance, and ease-of-use have disappeared, resulting in comparable costs for traditional studios with practical sets versus new studios with AR and VS.
Discussing the topic in our third look at blending real and virtual sets are Mark Bowden, Senior Product Manager, ChyronHego and Dave Larson, General Manager, Ross Virtual Solutions.
