In Pursuit Of A Better Live Production Switcher September 4^th 2019 - 01:00 PM

Like many critical professional equipment categories, live production switchers (“vision mixers” to many overseas) have undergone a transformation based largely around the implementation of software-defined features and multi-layered capabilities that allow the operator to do more. When EVS introduced its Dyvi switcher in 2017, it boasted a software-defined architecture - basically a s…

Secure IP Infrastructures For Broadcasters - Part 1 - Secure Servers August 29^th 2019 - 10:00 AM

In this series of three articles, we investigate the underlying aspects of computer server design for high value security and 24-hour operation. In the first article we look at advanced server security, in the second article we understand how servers are controlled, and in the third article we gain a…

HDR Primer: Part 3 - Curves & Workflow August 28^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

HDR Profiles - Pros & Cons. An obstacle to HDR adoption has been figuring out how legacy SDR TVs should display an HDR signal. There are about 1.6 Billion TV sets world-wide and 300 Million TV sets in the US.

Color and Colorimetry – Part 4 August 27^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

A long chain of events is needed to see a color picture on a TV set. Only by considering every link in the chain can we strengthen any weak links.

HDR In Live Production Slow To Take Off In The U.S. August 21^st 2019 - 08:00 AM

Following a rash of 4K UHD products that hit the market two years ago, cameras with high dynamic range (HDR) capability also began to emerge as a less costly alternative to improving signal quality. Indeed, HDR had a strong showing at the 2017 CES, with different TV manufacturers pledging support for…

Building On IP COTS August 14^th 2019 - 12:30 PM

Transitioning to IP improves flexibility and scalability, both of which are achievable using COTS IT equipment. But can COTS solve every challenge? Or does broadcasting still have some unique and more demanding requirements that need further attention? In this article, we look deeper into the specifics of IP networks for…

HDR Primer: Part 2 - Advanced HDR Details August 14^th 2019 - 09:00 AM

HDR is a technology that is evolving quickly on the Professional and Consumer side. Like all new technologies, the devil is in the details. There is confusion about the technical aspects of which HDR technique and implementation are best for a given situation.

The Story Of Liberty In 8K Video And Immersive Sound August 13^th 2019 - 12:05 PM

Humans create their art with the materials available in the era they live in. When French workers created the 151-foot tall Statue of Liberty in the 1870s, they used copper, iron and granite for construction. Five years ago, when a new generation of workers began creating the Statue of Liberty…

How To Be Creative In A World Of Fast Changing Technology August 2^nd 2019 - 09:00 AM

Never in human history has it been easier to be a creative person when using video, audio or music production technology. All media-making gear is better and cheaper than it has ever been. Yet, that “blank slate” that has confronted all creative people for the ages remains unchanged.

2nd European Games Keep Talent And Crews Connected Via AoIP Technology August 1^st 2019 - 09:00 AM

By any measure, this year’s 2019 2nd European Games in Minsk, Belarus from June 21-30 were a major sports undertaking that required a lot of technical coordination and logistical skill to make happen. Over 4,000 athletes from 50 European Countries competed in 15 different sports and 23 disciplines. International Sports Broadcasting SL (ISB) served a…