Audio Over IP Primer For Broadcast - Part 3 February 4^th 2020 - 01:00 PM

In Part 2 we looked at solutions to keep AoIP systems simple and discussed the compromise and efficiency vendor specific network systems provide. In Part 3, we look further into system management and network security.

Check Your DAW’s Audio Plugins, They Are Probably Better Than You Think January 27^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

Every digital audio workstation — even the free ones — comes with a set of plugins for processing audio. Most us forget about them, concluding that to get quality audio processing we need to spend big money for name-brand plugins endorsed by well-known names. Surprise! What you already have might do the job…

Predicting Editing Performance From Games And Benchmarks: Part 2 January 23^rd 2020 - 09:00 AM

Computer game apps read compressed artificial world descriptions from a disk file. This artificial world is regenerated by the CPU and loaded into the GPU where it is displayed to the gamer. The gamer’s actions are fed back to the GPU which dynamically modifies the artificial world it displays.

Color and Colorimetry – Part 8 January 22^nd 2020 - 09:00 AM

The derivation of the famous CIE horseshoe was explained in the previous part in terms of a re-mapping or distortion of rg color space. The derivation is somewhat abstract because the uses of color science go far beyond the applications in broadcasting. However it is equally possible to describe CIE…

Audio Over IP Primer For Broadcast - Part 2 January 21^st 2020 - 01:00 PM

In Part 1 we introduced the benefits of Audio over IP and investigated some of the subtleties that make it the ideal choice for modern broadcast facilities. In Part 2, we look at the practicalities of making AoIP work in a real-time television environment.

The Sponsors Perspective: The Path Forward - A Single Master HDR Workflow January 20^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

From the Women’s World Cup, Wimbledon to the FA Cup Final and more, 2019 has seen some of the highest viewership stats in sporting event history.

Bluetooth SIG Announces New Bluetooth Standard For Audio January 17^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group said the new standard is called LE (Low Energy) Audio and is designed to enhance the Bluetooth audio experience. It is a separate standard from Bluetooth 5.0 and includes a Broadcast Audio feature.

Why On-Camera Filters Still Matter January 16^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

We live an era of immensely powerful post-production tools with advanced color-correction and software plug-ins to serve every conceivable function. We can routinely remove guy wires from scenes, change day to night, and add just the right amount of coral or other color to fit any desired mood or impulse.…

Microphone Feedback As A Problem (Or Benefit) January 15^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

We’ve all heard that annoying piercing sound. It ranges from a loud dull rumble to an irritating screech resembling a human cry. We usually react by covering our ears to avoid the pain.

Sensors and Lenses - Part 2 January 13^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

Last time, we talked about the history that created modern digital cinema technology, and particularly the factors which lead to the modern push for ever larger sensors. It’s been going on in some form for twenty years, to the point that we’re now asking for bigger imagers than cin…