HDR: Part 38 - Creative Technology - Where’s My Jetpack? November 19^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

At one time, it was traditional to complain about the things that science had promised us but failed to deliver. Now we actually have a jet pack that’s practical, or at least that lasts more than thirty seconds, we’re free to turn our attention to some other things…

Creative Audio - Mixing Live Music For TV With John Harris - Part 1 November 18^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

John Harris became a music mixer for broadcast television at a time when there was no such job. In the decades since he’s won 12 Emmys, three Grammys and a Peabody Award and has been at the forefront as the industry has made the transition from stereo to 5.1 surround and n…

HDR: Part 37 - Creative Technology - Producers Guide To Large Format November 15^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

Cinematography is not generally a field given to the idea that less is more. Probably the most direct and current expression of that is large format, a term that isn’t even particularly well-defined, let alone a technology that usually produces a particularly identifiable look.

Creative Audio - Orchestral Audio For TV November 8^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

Orchestral performances may be a relative rarity on U.S. broadcast television these days, but the past 18 months has seen quite a growth in classical music streaming online. Orchestral music has long been wrapped up in certain expectations, from the seating of the musicians to the quality of the audio,…

Timing: Part 8 - Light Speed November 2^nd 2021 - 09:00 AM

The finite speed of light, and indeed of all communication has various impacts on broadcasting.

HDR: Part 36 - Finding Focus: Good ACs Have To Feel It November 1^st 2021 - 09:00 AM

Was it to embarrass me or simply the only way to get the shot?

Sony Live Production Portfolio Now Supports IP Workflows And More October 29^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

While cameras continue to be its forte’, Sony’s most recent virtual press conference made it abundantly clear that the company has gone to considerable lengths over the past few years to emerge as a comprehensive solutions provider that is no longer just helping customers make pretty pictures. Sharing those fil…

Creative Audio - Dolby Atmos With Glenn Stilwell October 27^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

It’s still early days for live Dolby Atmos broadcasting in the United States, but Glenn Stilwell, senior audio engineering and operations manager for the Pac-12 Networks, is ready for it. Indeed, not only has Stilwell been experimenting with creating Dolby Atmos mixes in preparation for its more widespread use i…

For Maximum Live Field Production Convenience, Stack The Deck October 26^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

Live TV production may not be the best fit for perfectionists who can’t recognize ‘good enough’ and move on. Live TV has no patience, no second chances and can never be late. Every live shot is a first impression.

Microphones: Part 7 - Microphones For Stereophony October 25^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

Once the basic requirements for reproducing sound were in place, the most significant next step was to reproduce to some extent the spatial attributes of sound. Stereophony, using two channels, was the first successful system.