Remote Links Moving to HEVC January 3^rd 2019 - 11:00 AM

LiveU’s 2018 ‘State of Live’ report says HEVC now represents 25% of worldwide traffic. In addition to growing HEVC adoption, data also indicates a 55% increase in live transmission hours and emergence of 4K resolution in live broadcasting.

Applied Technology: The VidOps Manager - Why You May Need One December 27^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

Traditionally, most video content teams operated within a well-defined and narrow scope. Also, the tools, data and processes used were siloed within their organizations. But such a solution is no longer sufficient to manage today’s multichannel distribution workflows.

Viewpoint: Artificial Intelligence for Supercharging Media Asset Management December 19^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

Artificial intelligence (AI) for media analysis is beginning to change how media organizations meet their most daunting media asset management (MAM) challenges. When paired with leading-edge MAM tools, a new and emerging breed of AI platforms offers tremendous potential for transforming media workflows and making it easier than ever for…

Data Recording and Transmission: Part 2 - Why Use Binary? December 17^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

The whole edifice of digital recording is based on the concept of a small and integer number of states. John Watkinson looks at digital media.

Knowing Fiber Optic Connectors December 14^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

An optical fiber connector terminates the end of an optical fiber cable. Its purpose is to allow quicker connection and disconnection of fiber cables than manual splicing. Simple enough concept. The problem is there are about 100 different types of fiber connectors available on the market today. Do you know the…

Weighing Up The Practicalities Of Broadcast Storage December 11^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

To many, broadcast and media storage is a Cinderella technology. It might not be as appealing as some other areas, but efficient multi-user storage systems are a critical element of any on-premise media workflow.

The Combining of Video with Still Photography December 10^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

The trend began in 2008 — 10 years ago — when Nikon introduced the first DSLR camera that combined video capability with still photography. Since then the powerful combo has accelerated, now with news organizations reorganizing their staffs to employ “visual journalists” that do both.

OB Signal Routing & Distribution - A New Way Of Thinking December 6^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

This Case Study describes how AMP VISUAL TV using Riedel’s MediorNet achieved their objectives. It looks at the design considerations and advantages of using a decentralized routing system as well as the savings that were made in infrastructure cabling cost and weight.

Mobility Drives Disruption in Video Infrastructure December 6^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

The video infrastructure business looks very different after a year of unprecedented upheaval that has seen three previous heavyweights effectively quit the business and a fourth acquired by a major telco equipment maker. Although the four deals have different dynamics, they are all underscored by the disruption of OTT and…

The Lost Art of Lacing Cable December 4^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

Once, while visiting NBC Television studios in Manhattan’s 30 Rockefeller Center, I saw an abandoned elevator shaft with seemingly miles of different cables laced together. I took notice because it was such a rare sight — with the maze of work quite intricate and, in a way, beautiful.