HDR: Part 23 - DOPs: How Useful Is The iPhone Really For Professional Production? April 26^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

We’ve heard the hype, and I admit I’ve contributed my fair share. The iPhone is able to capture impressively sharp, high-resolution images that stand up to critical examination even when magnified and viewed on a 20-meter cinema screen. The iPhone’s onboard software compensates for the most egregious image…

Improving Compression Efficiency With AI April 23^rd 2021 - 09:00 AM

A group of international technology vendors and broadcasters is working on developing and implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) standards to improve video coding. Calling itself MPAI (Moving Picture, Audio and Data Coding by Artificial Intelligence) they believe that machine learning can improve efficiency of the existing Enhanced Video Coding standard by…

NAB Combines With SCTE For Dual Site Forum April 22^nd 2021 - 09:00 AM

NAB and SCTE are planning a joint forum that will connect the NAB Show in Las Vegas with the latter’s SCTE·ISBE Cable-Tec Expo in Atlanta on October 12, 2021.

Computer Security: Part 5 - Dual Bus Architecture April 21^st 2021 - 09:00 AM

In the UK we have Oxford v Cambridge. In the USA it’s Princeton v Harvard. The only difference is that one is a boat race and the other is computer architecture race.

Improving Comms With 5GHz - Part 2 April 20^th 2021 - 09:30 AM

This is the second instalment of our extended article exploring the use of the 5GHz spectrum for Comms.

Digital Audio: Part 10 - Adjusting Levels April 19^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

Gain control in digital audio is essentially a numerical model of the same process in the analog domain.

Creative Analysis: Part 21 - Cinematographer Markus Förderer On Bliss April 16^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

Speculative fiction is something that’s often hovered on the borders of drama, fantasy and sci-fi, and one of the huge benefits of the streaming media revolution is that much more of the genre has found a way in front of both a camera and a large audience.

Is Remote Operation Underrated? April 15^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

A recent Lawo remote activities case study notes, “It should be obvious by now that remote operation has been seriously underrated. For some, it allows to save substantial amounts of money, while others will appreciate the time gained from not having to travel.”

Improving Negative ARQ Protocols For Internet Delivery April 14^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

In this article, George Kroon, research broadcast engineer, takes a look at how Negative ARQ protocols similar to those used for internet streaming and contribution can be improved specifically for broadcast television.

Improving Comms With 5GHz - Part 1 April 13^th 2021 - 10:30 AM

As broadcasters strive for more and more unique content, live events are growing in popularity. Consequently, productions are increasing in complexity resulting in an ever-expanding number of production staff all needing access to high quality communications. Wireless intercom systems are essential and provide the flexibility needed to host today’s h…