PTP Explained - Part 3 - Operational Supervision Of PTP Network Services November 26^th 2019 - 10:00 AM

In the previous two parts of this four-part series, we covered the basic principles of PTP and explained how time transfer can be made highly reliable using both the inherent methods IEE1588 provides as well as various complementing redundancy technologies. In this part, we look deeper into monitoring PTP systems.

Cyber Security Is An All Industry Issue November 25^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

Cyber security impacts everyone and every industry. One unifying comment from cyber security experts is the bad guys are mostly winning. The good guys are fighting the good fight and we each need to do our part. One of the more challenging aspects of cyber security is cyber policy, governance,…

For DOPs: The Peril Of Larger, Brighter TVs November 22^nd 2019 - 09:00 AM

Each year, as the TVs in our homes grow larger and brighter, DOPs have to wonder how this will affect our craft and the integrity of our images. As it is, HDR is touted as a kind of industry panacea, addressing in an orderly way (more or less) the vastly…

Maintaining Fiber Optic Cable November 20^th 2019 - 01:50 PM

Fiber optic cable is everywhere and, once installed properly, it normally just works. But, like everything else, these cables require care and feeding, especially ones repeatedly used in mobile broadcast applications. Here are some recommendations to keep fiber cables in top condition.

The Sponsors Perspective: Production Automation For Immersive Audio November 20^th 2019 - 11:00 AM

Lawo’s Christian Struck looks at the potential for production automation in immersive sports broadcasting, and how it can help move towards a personalized, object-based experience.

What Is The Role Of NMOS In ST2110 Adoption? November 20^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

At the recent IBC conference, vendors were showing ST2110 compatible products. The IP pavilion was there to demonstrate how it all works nicely together, all interoperable, etc. There were sessions to introduce and provide the information and knowledge to implement ST2110. And a few announcements about new facilities and mobile…

The Sponsors Perspective: Immersive Audio Monitoring November 19^th 2019 - 11:00 AM

Genelec Senior Technologist Thomas Lund moves the monitoring discussion on to the practical considerations for immersive audio, wherever you are.

The Sponsors Perspective: The Object Of The Game November 18^th 2019 - 11:00 AM

Sennheiser introduces its new and innovative approach isolating audio objects in live sports broadcast production with the power of beamforming.

User Generated Content Or Reporting In Real Time November 18^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

We all understand what it means when someone says a video went viral. It typically means a person used a mobile device to record an event and posted it to any number of social media websites. How does that have anything to do with professional broadcast and production?

How Long Do Video Tapes Last? November 15^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

It’s one of the most mystifying questions in video and usually only those with the most valuable programming bother to ask it: How long does video tape last?