Will any new digital solutions on display at IBC 2022 not have an IP address?
IP broadcast infrastructures are delivering on their promise of flexibility and scalability. But as we progress on our IP journey, we are now discovering that an integrated monitoring system is essential.
While cloud-based, decentralized infrastructures are increasingly becoming an efficient way to produce and distribute live and pre-recorded television content, it all starts with a control room, physically located somewhere that must be staffed and sources managed with the utmost care. However it’s not only broadcasters, but also corporations, churches, and various industries that now distribute video feeds from live events still rely on production control rooms in their facilities.
One of the key trends at IBC 2022 is virtualization and moving to cloud-native infrastructures. Manufacturers and users want to improve workflow efficiencies with whole cloud ecosystems and data.
Streamlining IP based production, virtualization of audio production technology and enabling immersive experiences for mainstream viewers are key themes at IBC 2022.
Virtual production in today’s physical world means creating in-camera stunning backdrops and immersive environments for live action talent to interact with for feature film and television projects. Volumetric video capture (VVC), as it’s called, refers to creating 3D CG from images taken by multiple cameras, and using this data to produce video that looks like it has been shot at a real location. Dedicated studios that cater to this market are popping up around the world as production companies see the value and efficiencies it brings.
Our third and final part of this series looks at Quality Control & Compliance, which bring efficiency, confidence, and legal conformance to daily TV station operations.
IP is incredibly versatile. It’s data payload agnostic and multiple transport streams have the capability to transport it over many different types of networks. However, this versatility provides many challenges, especially when sending video and audio over networks.
