Best Practices for Large Live Event Transmission Using Mobile Transmitters October 4^th 2016 - 10:00 AM

Delivering a major live event like the Olympics, a national political convention or the World Cup to your audience using mobile cellular transmitters and an IP-based network can be scary for even the most seasoned broadcaster. To help alleviate those fears, here is a list of best practices.

Cloud-Based Video Distribution Makes an Impact on the Broadcast Industry January 22^nd 2016 - 09:00 AM

Broadcasters face tough competition today. A variety of different news outlets are competing for the same story compounded by the fact that television viewers have a desire to be aware of news as it happens. If a broadcaster doesn’t tell a news story first and offer a unique perspective, v…

The Cost of Live Video Streaming Falls, Allowing Virtually Any Organization To Become a Broadcaster December 18^th 2015 - 01:50 PM

It has long been known that video drives viewers to websites. But live streaming video was often too expensive for modest news and information outlets, forcing them to rely on video content provided by other sources. Now, the cost of streaming has fallen, making it possible for virtually anyone to…

Passion, Planning, and Duct Tape December 1^st 2015 - 09:00 AM

Live TV field production of one-off sports events is an open invitation for surprises of all kinds. The show must go on and it’s the worst possible time for drama. It’s a good fit for passionate engineers who thrive on winning and enjoy alternating bursts of despair and adr…

Tiny Wavelengths, Big Solutions November 16^th 2015 - 12:05 PM

RF modulation is the ink of broadcasting. Broadcasters understand RF and get government licenses to transmit on assigned frequencies. They depend on the government and local frequency coordinators for interference-free privacy. The latest, most popular emerging RF systems are unlicensed and operate in extremely high frequency (EHF) public Wi-Fi bands.…

IP Means Integrated Production November 4^th 2015 - 12:01 PM

Today’s smartphone owners carry more powerful video technology in their pockets than the best state-of-the-art TV broadcast or production facilities could provide two decades ago at any price. The second decade of this century is when off-the-shelf computing matures to the point that it can facilitate and manage nearly a…

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. …

Field Report: Using Wi-Fi-Over-IP for Live Broadcast October 14^th 2015 - 08:00 AM

In today’s environment, a reliable wireless link between the camera and the satellite uplink is essential. Beyond effectiveness, there are health and safety concerns about laying cables across pathways and other egress areas.

What’s This Button Do? October 6^th 2015 - 10:00 AM

When computers began replicating and replacing expensive electro-mechanical broadcast TV production and playback systems, the gravy train ended for some and started for others. Affordable digital TV production gear has slashed the ante for producers and is making mountains of television content with high technical integrity available for everyone.

Innovative Ka/Ku-Band Dual Feed Antenna Passes Initial Tests September 30^th 2015 - 04:35 PM

Frontline uses innovative new satellite antenna to enable dual-band capability on the ViaSat network, allowing safe switching from Ka-band to Ku-band from inside the satellite vehicle.