Drones and the Law June 27^th 2016 - 01:50 PM

Laws are different in different countries and I can’t possibly know all the legislation, so what I have to say here should not be taken as a final word on anything. The purpose of this article is to alert the reader to what he or she will need to f…

Low Cost 4K Cameras Revolutionize Video Storytelling June 22^nd 2016 - 01:50 PM

Once upon a time, video storytellers had to have the backing of deep-pocketed television networks or film studios to do their work. Not anymore. Today, low-cost GoPros, iPhones and drones have democratized video storytelling — spanning platforms from the internet to broadcast television.

Olympic Broadcasting: 4K is a ‘Bus Stop’ in Route to 8K June 14^th 2016 - 12:05 PM

Olympic Broadcast Services (OBS), host broadcaster of the Rio Olympics has called 4K a “bus stop” in route to 8K.

Good Pictures Require More Than Just Higher Pixel Count June 7^th 2016 - 08:00 AM

Consumers have been taught that better images come from higher pixel count. While that has sold millions of TV sets, new image improvements will be harder to market. HFR, HDR, what role do broadcasters play?

Drones - The Science Part of Flying May 12^th 2016 - 03:00 PM

Anyone can buy and fly a UAV-drone. All the exhibits at this year’s NAB show made that obvious. What was typically glossed over were the finer points of the flight science that makes them work—and why drones can make a less-than-perfect camera platform. Helicopter and UAV pilot John Wat…

IP – Generating Results for Sports Broadcasters May 10^th 2016 - 05:00 PM

When it comes to sports broadcasting, IP technology is changing the game with winning results. The use of IP has the potential to simplify sporting applications making them more cost effective and operationally efficient. From major global sporting events, to the coverage of smaller, niche sports, broadcasters can overcome a…

Filmmakers Complain of Tight Drone Restrictions May 9^th 2016 - 10:00 AM

While the Federal Aviation Administration has begun to allow the use of drones in film and TV production, there are still too many restrictions, according to filmmakers. Particularly around camera weight and night time shoots.

Understanding Drone Technology April 12^th 2016 - 12:05 PM

The UAV or unmanned air vehicle is also popularly called a drone. Once the province of the military, they are now available for commercial purposes and to the consumer. In this new series, John Watkinson looks at how they work, what they can and can’t do, with an emphasis o…

Looking Deeper into Log Gamma March 16^th 2016 - 08:00 AM

A camera’s gamma setting greatly affects the “look” of the resulting video. Understanding how gamma affects the image is the key to unlocking a wealth of new creative options.

SD Association Ups SD Card Video Recording Speed to 8K March 7^th 2016 - 06:00 PM

The SD Association, a consortium of companies that sets standards for SD memory cards, has launched its fastest speed class to deliver real-time multi-file recording and to support for 8K video resolutions.