“We will control the horizontal. We will control the vertical,” said The Outer Limits ‘Control Voice’ in the opening of the ABC-TV series from 1963-65. Broadcast TV is about to go ‘One Step Beyond’ all that with streams of content and commercials containing a variety of signaling and announcements designed…
A revolution is taking place in the means by which consumers receive and control access to their media. Set top boxes are no longer tied to one delivery channel and some smart players are providing a user interface that does not discriminate on the signal source; antenna or wire.
Batteries are the lifeblood of cameras and other remote gear. To achieve their best performance and a long life, like humans, they need exercise.
Most of us don’t think about cases for equipment until something valuable is broken. Then, faced with what can be a significant financial loss, we think about protecting gear — both while traveling and using it on location. Surprisingly, choosing the right equipment cases can be a complex challenge.
The broadcast and production industries are filled with acronyms and terms. The author provides guidance into understanding key standards and technology.
Cable operators in the US are still failing to match Internet TV players for quality of experience despite having their own multiscreen offerings, according to research commissioned by pay TV subscription, billing and CRM vendor Paywizard. Americans are being drawn to the higher level of customer service from providers like…
Media storage is not just about meeting today’s needs of size and speed. It’s also about being able to access that content tomorrow or 20-years from now.
The C300 has undergone a complete revamp in the newest version, the EOS C300 Mark II. At first sight the Mark II looks just like the original C300, but looks can be deceiving. It’s really a completely new camera.
When Canon launched the Cinema EOS range, the first model…
The past few years have seen the rise of many new industries – many of them recognising that “one size fits all” is no longer a workable marketing approach. Increasingly, we want those who supply us to recognise us as individuals with needs that are unique to us.
The ITU (International Telecommunications Union) has released its promised standard for High Dynamic Range (HDR), with separate versions for legacy and emerging workflows. The new HDR standard called ITU-R BT.2100 complements the existing BT.2020 recommendation for color gamut and bit depth.
