Drones Capture Video Like No Other Technology December 10^th 2015 - 05:00 PM

When it comes to capturing aerial shots, nothing can beat a drone flown by an experienced pilot working along side a good photographer. Newbies to the technology benefit from learning by those already up-to-speed. Read on.

US UAV Regulations Attacked Before Take Off December 10^th 2015 - 12:05 PM

With hundreds of thousands of hobbyist drones expected to arrive as gifts this holiday season, the race is on to put some kind of regulation in place to mitigate the rising number of near miss air incidents recorded this year.

‘Tripod king’ Bill Vinten Dies at 95 November 16^th 2015 - 07:00 AM

Vinten has been an important supporting name in television since the late 1940s with its range of camera pedestals, tripods and robotics. Bill Vinten, who has died aged 95, saw a need for equipment designed specifically for the growing broadcast market and moved the company founded by his father more into…

VR Filming: A Guide To Compromise October 28^th 2015 - 12:01 PM

Virtual reality may be all the rage, but acquiring 360° degree video is all a matter of compromise. Depending on the project and the budget producers and VR camera operators will find themselves quickly having to trade off image quality against manoeuvrability against the cost of stitching video feeds in post. …

UAVs: Production Advice Before You Fly October 26^th 2015 - 01:50 PM

With the number of drone-related incidents rising in Europe and the U.S and with the U.S authorities set to tighten regulations by imposing a register for all UAV owners, the professional UAV filmmaking industry is alive to the concerns. Keen to help producers with advice on finding and…

U.S to Adopt Drone Registry October 19^th 2015 - 08:00 PM

The number of drone related incidents has prompted the U.S. Department of Transportation to introduce new laws requiring owners to register their UAVs. The initiative is an effort to address the rising number of unauthorized drone sightings near airports and crowded public venues.

Crowded Skies: How To Select A Drone Operator October 19^th 2015 - 09:00 AM

With close to a 1000 CAA licensed drone operators in the UK the challenge of finding a company capable of doing the right job is presenting an issue for film and TV producers. The industry is growing so fast that researching an outfit by viewing their website or requesting a showreel…

NFL Latest To Gain Approval For Drone Use October 5^th 2015 - 03:00 PM

After much deliberation this past year, The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted NFL Films, the league’s official archiving division, the right to fly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over areas where there are no public gatherings; but the wireless unique POV video recording systems are still prohibited on game d…

Go Airborne with New Drones September 23^rd 2015 - 01:55 PM

Smartphone innovation such as single-chip accelerometers and GPS systems have decreased in price, increased in number and given the UAV market lift-off. IBC set aside an outdoor cage for visitors to see or pilot unmanned flying vehicles in action.

Mo-Sys and Vizrt combine to create augmented reality at Plazamedia September 11^th 2015 - 07:07 AM

Munich-based Plazamedia is one of Europe’s leading sports production companies. To support its production activities, it has eight studios of various sizes, with all the latest technology including augmented reality to increase audience engagement. For its current presentation of Champions League football for German-speaking Europe (Austria and Switzerland as w…

Compression: Part 12 - The Evolution Of Video Compression September 27^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

Having considered all of the vital elements of moving image coding this final part looks at how these elements were combined throughout coding history.

Audio For Broadcast: I/O & Recording Devices September 20^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

We explore the basics of physical connectivity & signal management encountered in broadcast audio systems alongside the destination recording devices.

Motion Pictures: Part 5 - True Motion TV September 19^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

Having looked at the traditional approach to moving pictures and found that the portrayal of motion was irremediably poor, thoughts turn to how moving pictures might be portrayed properly.

The Potential Impact Of Quantum Computing September 18^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

Quantum Computing is still a developmental technology but it has the potential to completely transform more or less everything we currently assume regarding what computers can and can’t do - when it hits the mainstream what will it do to broadcast?

HD/4K/HDR Multi-Format Video Workflows At IBC 2023 September 12^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

From capture, through production and onwards to delivery, handling multiple formats simultaneously is a core challenge for broadcast workflows. Thankfully there will be plenty of technology options on show at IBC to facilitate even the most complex requirements.

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