How Satellites Will Fuel the Next Wave of Journalism October 22^nd 2014 - 04:56 PM

In recent years, major events such as the Arab Spring and the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake have brought the role of citizen journalists into global prominence. As mainstream news outlets adapt to this emerging trend, professional journalists and average citizens alike can explore the use of satellite technology as a key…

To GoPro where nobody has GoPro’ed before October 21^st 2014 - 02:08 PM

In the same way that Red Bull has successfully shifted attention to its brand as a lifestyle and not about shifting cans of drink, so GoPro’s business model has achieved lift-off as a media phenomenon. Perhaps it had to, with basic hardware costing around $100 it would have had to…

Cost-Cutting Boosts the Use of Robots in Television Studios October 13^th 2014 - 10:30 AM

Since the world economy crashed in 2008, many industries are starting to return to profitability. However, that doesn’t mean that all those lost jobs for workers will ever come back. In fact, because of the increase in the use of computerized robots, many employees are finding that their job duties…

As Video Expands to New Devices, So Have the Accessories for Lenses October 13^th 2014 - 09:30 AM

Lenses are one of the most ancient technologies still in use today. The earliest known lenses were made from polished crystal, often quartz, and date from as early as 700 BC. Technology has advanced greatly since then and the types of accessories for lenses are now virtually unlimited.

Why satellite trumps cellular in an emergency October 9^th 2014 - 12:16 PM

There is a rapid and profound technology shift in ENG. Wireless broadband service providers have become viable low-cost alternatives to conventional microwave in a large number of cases. BT Sport has launched what is claimed to be Europe’s first cellular newsgathering fleet with LiveU LU500 units and Xtender remote…

Nobel Prize for Physics Goes to Researchers of Blue LEDs October 8^th 2014 - 04:53 PM

Despite the best efforts of scientists in academia and the lighting industry, developing a blue LED remained a challenge for three decades. Three Japanese scientists just received the Nobel prize for succeeding in that effort.

Wireless Microphones Face an Uncertain Future October 6^th 2014 - 11:30 AM

With the FCC’s upcoming auctions of broadcast spectrum, wireless microphones not only face technology challenges, but political ones as well over the next few years.

Drones on the up: The difference between US and UK regulations October 3^rd 2014 - 02:24 PM

The US has belatedly permitted six film companies to fly unmanned craft while the UK has dozens.

Boat Racing: broadcasting on a budget, Part 3 October 1^st 2014 - 01:47 PM

You never know who is watching, OR Making money by giving.

Drones Lift Off September 29^th 2014 - 12:23 PM

Drones, UAVs, call them what you will, the impact of these remote controlled flying machines on the broadcast industry is growing steadily, with estimates being that around three quarters of the operators involved in the rapidly developing UAV sector in the UK are capturing images for marketing or broadcast purposes.…