The Video Call Center Offers Paradigm Shift In Live Video Remotes May 23^rd 2019 - 10:00 AM

In an era of rising programming costs, media companies are looking for ways to reduce production budgets, through both live remote control operations leveraging the Cloud and the public Internet as well as the use of less expensive consumer-level technology.

8K Movement Meets Resistance from Analysts and Broadcasters May 15^th 2019 - 08:00 AM

The movement behind 8K has gained momentum and met growing resistance at the same time as it attempts to break out from its Japanese roots after being nurtured for over a decade almost single handedly by NHK.

Data Recording and Transmission: Part 8 - RF May 13^th 2019 - 11:00 AM

In part 8 of the series “Data transmission and storage”, consultant John Watkinson looks at some of the intricacies of RF transmission.

The New Golden Age of Miniaturization May 3^rd 2019 - 09:00 AM

Two years ago, I put a complete iPhone video production package into a single shoulder bag. This week, I eliminated the shoulder bag, creating an even better 4K shooting package that is virtually weightless. We are indeed in a new golden age of miniaturization.

CompactFlash Association Announces CFexpress 2.0 Specification April 22^nd 2019 - 11:00 AM

As a follow-up to the CFexpress 1.0 specification first revealed in late 2016, the CompactFlash Association has announced the 2.0 update.

How Do Microphone Preamps Differ? April 5^th 2019 - 11:00 AM

Once they are purchased, most audio engineers don’t think much about microphone preamps. However, mic preamps are a crucial link in the audio chain. The device’s main job is to keep input noise to a minimum and to amplify the microphone without distortion. But there is far more to …

There Is A Need For Realtime Lens Distortion And Perspective Correction April 4^th 2019 - 04:00 PM

The ever-increasing use of small broadcast quality HD cameras with wide angle or fisheye lenses have become increasingly prevalent. Their use can be found in live broadcast applications such as sport, ENG, wildlife programming, and reality TV, with non-broadcast use in medical, forensics/security and online gaming.

How Live Production Benefits From Software-Defined Switching April 4^th 2019 - 09:15 AM

As the myriad of live competition television shows continue to attract new and ever larger audiences for TV networks, producing them live has become so complicated that a second technical director (TD), often called a “screens TD,” is now often being employed in concert with the lighting department’s graphics serve…

How to Care for Studio Condenser Microphones March 18^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

One of the most critical components of any studio is a large diaphragm condenser microphone. It is the centerpiece of the studio’s sound. But how do you take care of these mics? Here is a guide.

Real World IP - Learn from the Trail Blazers March 12^th 2019 - 10:30 AM

IP has now come of age and many broadcasters are looking to transition to ST2110. The Broadcast Bridge has been championing IP education and in this unprecedented IP seminar they have brought together leading industry experts to deliver an in-depth case-study of the world’s leading ST2110 IP installation at…