Color and Colorimetry – Part 1 June 5^th 2019 - 08:00 AM

In this new series, it will be seen that color is a complex subject and all the more so for being multidisciplinary. The difficulty with such a large subject is that it is hard to leave things out when they are so fascinating.

Why We Need OTT Monitoring – Part 2 May 23^rd 2019 - 01:00 PM

In the previous article in this series, “Understanding OTT Systems”, we looked at the fundamental differences between unidirectional broadcast and OTT delivery. We investigated the complexity of OTT delivery and observed an insight into the multi-service provider silo culture. In this article we fully analyze a typical OTT delivery channel to …

The Video Call Center Offers Paradigm Shift In Live Video Remotes May 23^rd 2019 - 10:00 AM

In an era of rising programming costs, media companies are looking for ways to reduce production budgets, through both live remote control operations leveraging the Cloud and the public Internet as well as the use of less expensive consumer-level technology.

ATSC 3.0 Field Tests Report, Part 2 May 20^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

Once tweaked to perfection and final format specs locked in, production models of Next Gen TV sets will flood stores, confuse viewers and provide broadcasters and sponsors new opportunities to expand their reach and brands.

Next Generation Audio May 16^th 2019 - 10:00 AM

“Agility and flexibility” are the mantra of the new broadcast paradigm. Audio has always been the trailblazer for new technology, it was first to go IP and first to provide software solutions. But where is the next generation of audio taking us?

Giving Sports Fans A Cloud-Based Experience May 15^th 2019 - 10:00 AM

With consumer adoption of OTT services and viewing of live sporting events on mobile devices at an all-time high, content creators and distributors are working hard to fine-tune their infrastructures and workflows to meet demand. For many, this has meant leveraging the flexibility and scalability of cloud-based computing and artificial…

8K Movement Meets Resistance from Analysts and Broadcasters May 15^th 2019 - 08:00 AM

The movement behind 8K has gained momentum and met growing resistance at the same time as it attempts to break out from its Japanese roots after being nurtured for over a decade almost single handedly by NHK.

ChyronHego Gets “Fresh” at NAB 2019 May 14^th 2019 - 01:00 PM

ChyronHego rocked the NAB Show 2019 with a whole new approach to Virtual Sets, and a revolutionary use of a telestrator not just as a second screen, but as a second primary sports entertainment channel.

Data Recording and Transmission: Part 8 - RF May 13^th 2019 - 11:00 AM

In part 8 of the series “Data transmission and storage”, consultant John Watkinson looks at some of the intricacies of RF transmission.

ATSC 3.0 Field Tests Report, Part 1 May 13^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

Commercial and Public TV broadcasting is on track for a future Next Gen TV world, with ongoing ATSC 3.0 test transmissions. What broadcasters do inside the new framework that makes money will be the big news at future NAB Shows.