Applied Technology: Does the World Really Need Another Storage Solution? March 25^th 2019 - 11:00 AM

Anyone with a story worth telling should only be limited by their creativity, not their technical prowess.

How to Care for Studio Condenser Microphones March 18^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

One of the most critical components of any studio is a large diaphragm condenser microphone. It is the centerpiece of the studio’s sound. But how do you take care of these mics? Here is a guide.

Digital Advertising Surpasses TV and Print for the First Time March 15^th 2019 - 11:00 AM

The times they are a changin’ and faster than ever. For the first time, digital advertising in the United States will surpass the amount of money spent on traditional ads used by television and print media, a research firm predicts.

TV’s ‘Back to the Future’ Moment? March 7^th 2019 - 12:05 PM

Philo T. Farnsworth was the original TV pioneer. When he transmitted the first picture from a camera to a receiver in another room in 1927, he exclaimed to technicians helping him, “There you are – electronic television!” What’s never been quoted but likely the first question raised was “What do we do with i…

U.S. Transportation Agencies Ban Lithium-Ion Batteries from Cargo on Passenger Aircraft March 1^st 2019 - 12:05 PM

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have announced a new Interim Final Rule banning the transportation of lithium-ion batteries in passenger aircraft cargo.

Streaming Competes with Broadcast at Super Bowl LIII February 1^st 2019 - 12:05 PM

Thanks to improved streaming technology, a lot more fans are going to be watching the Super Bowl on mobile screens.

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.

Remote Production: Synchronizing Video Sources Over The Internet November 29^th 2018 - 11:30 AM

Live broadcasts are seen as nirvana in terms of attracting an audience. Presenting a live event, especially sports, in real-time and high quality, draws audiences like no other content. Yet, successfully originating these broadcasts is often both expensive and complex. And unfortunately, most broadcasters no longer have the resources, either f…

Are Older, Less Perfect Lenses Better? November 21^st 2018 - 01:00 PM

As accomplished DoPs striving to do our best work, we can all achieve a lot more creatively if we insist less on perfect lenses. Veteran cinematographers have long understood that lenses have distinct personalities, with a very specific look and feel. In the same way an actor imparts his or…

Broadcast For IT - Part 12 - Lenses June 25^th 2018 - 12:05 PM

In this series of articles, we will explain broadcasting for IT engineers. Television is an illusion, there are no moving pictures and todays broadcast formats are heavily dependent on decisions engineers made in the 1930’s and 1940’s, and in this article, we look at camera lenses, why, and how we use…