OTT Content Origination May 19^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

Content Origination is in the midst of significant transformation, like all parts of the OTT video ecosystem. As OTT grows and new efficiencies are pursued, Origination must play its part as a fundamental element of the delivery chain. But Origination is not just about smooth and efficient content delivery. It’s…

The Technology Of The Internet: Part 1 - How Video Streaming Shaped The Internet May 18^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

This is the first in a series of articles examining the technology underlying video streaming as that becomes the dominant transmission medium for TV. This first article dissects the internet itself and examines the impact of streaming on it, setting the scene for a more in depth look at specific…

Broadcast And The Metaverse - Part 2 May 17^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

The Metaverse may seem a long way off but the technology underpinning its rapid deployment is here today and has the potential to empower broadcasters to improve the immersive viewing experience.

Scalable Dynamic Software For Broadcasters: Part 7 - Connecting Container And Microservice Apps May 16^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

Messaging is an incredibly important concept in microservices and forms the backbone of their communication. But keeping systems coherent and resilient requires an understanding of how microservices communicate and why.

The Sponsors Perspective: Why Settle For A Or B? May 12^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

AMPP provides many different configurations for high availability cloud systems that empower broadcasters to choose the best infrastructures to meet their demands and further improve the viewing experience.

Vendor Spotlight: Chyron May 10^th 2023 - 09:00 AM

Chyron’s new mantra is flexibility. Founded in 1966, Chyron’s technology has become so ingrained in the broadcast industry that its very company name has become the standard term for a caption superimposed over usually the lower part of a video image during a news broadcast.

Motion Pictures: Part 2 - Optical Flow Axis May 9^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

There is no motion in the static frames of a movie. The motion is purely in the imagination of the viewer. But how does it work?

Broadcast And The Metaverse - Part 1 May 8^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

From the earliest public radio transmissions in the 1920s to 4K television of today, broadcasters have been working to continually deliver and improve the immersive experience. Television broadcasting has gone from black and white, to color, then HD and 4K, with massive improvements in audio all building on previous technologies…

The Big Guide To OTT: Part 2 - Content Origination May 5^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

Part 2 of The Big Guide To OTT is a set of three articles which dig into the key issues of OTT content origination, the unique demands of OTT content storage, and the role of CDN selection in achieving broadcast grade streaming.

BEITC Session Report - Using TV For GPS Backup In The USA May 4^th 2023 - 09:30 AM

China and Russia have back-up GPS systems. The USA has no GPS backup, although politicians have been talking about the need for 20 years. ATSC 3.0 stations have the hardware in place to provide nationwide backup. The US Department of Transportation is responsible for GPS. If The Office of Transportation Policy (TRA…