An Exploration of Object Storage for Media-Centric Workflows November 2^nd 2018 - 10:00 AM

Object storage offers a new paradigm. As a data storage system, it is something that can be installed on site, but it is also the basis for most of the storage available on the public cloud. However, its use as a valuable technology in M&E — both for active…

The Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) Has Become Satcoms Innovation Group November 1^st 2018 - 12:05 PM

The Satellite Interference Reduction Group announced that it is expanding its reach to encompass all types of innovation within the satellite communications industry. As part of that expansion, it has changed its name to Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG).

Taking The Hybrid Approach On The Road To IP November 1^st 2018 - 08:00 AM

Looking to take advantage of distribution and cost benefits, many broadcasters have expressed an interest in migrating to full IP infrastructures. However, if you’ve got a full complement of baseband equipment and workflows that your team is familiar with, it might not be practical to attempt a complete overhaul i…

Steps to Building a Cloud Workflow October 29^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

The cloud has become central to many of our everyday conversations. Much of the discussion tends to go in one of two directions. Either people talk about the cloud in a general way, or they focus on what it could be, what it will be in the future. Few focus…

Out of Necessity, Broadcasters Choose Phased Approach To IP October 29^th 2018 - 08:00 AM

With a sharp focus on IP-based operations and the impact they have on a variety of broadcast operations and workflows, broadcasters are operating in one of the most dramatic periods of technological change that the international broadcast industry has ever experienced.

The State of the Art in Fiber October 26^th 2018 - 08:00 AM

Fiber has been around the broadcast and media industry for a long while: SMPTE 311M, which defines fiber camera cables, was published 20 years ago in 1998. Engineering attitudes have tended to settle around the fundamental pros – high bandwidth, low attenuation so long cables – and cons – difficult to splice connectors and fiber may r…

Bridging the Gap Between Software and SMPTE ST 2110 October 25^th 2018 - 02:30 PM

IP offers the hope of cutting the cost of production if you know how to move the signal around using inexpensive equipment.

A New Way to Build Non-blocking Multicast Networks for Media October 25^th 2018 - 02:15 PM

At the SMPTE 2018 Technical conference, Dr. Takeshi Shimizu, Media Links, presents a revolutionary new theory about constructing a three-stage Clos network with non-blocking multicast capability.

A Look Forward With SMPTE President Elect Patrick Griffis October 24^th 2018 - 01:30 PM

Patrick Griffis will become president of SMPTE next January. He offers a forward look at the challenges ahead for the organization.

Using Analysis to Predict the Potential of HDR October 24^th 2018 - 12:30 PM

HDR has dazzled us for some time. But there are instances where SDR may actually tell the story better.