Aaron Sims VFX Studio Innovates With Litepanels’ Gemini July 12^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

Aaron Sims Creative, a full-service creative boutique for cinematic visual effects based in Los Angeles, has adopted Litepanels’ all-new Gemini 2x1 LED soft panel with precision color control and a broad array of dynamic lighting and cinematic effects for versatility in creating unique lighting setups.

The Cloud: Are We There Yet? Part 1 July 11^th 2018 - 08:00 AM

Cloud is undoubtedly one of the hottest topics in the broadcast and media industry at present, and if you were to judge the state of cloud adoption by the huge volume of noise around the subject, you could be forgiven for feeling like a dinosaur if you haven’t already f…

Headphones: The Key to Monitoring Audio for Video July 10^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

The best video is not watchable by mass audiences unless the sound is equally good. That’s why monitoring sound with good quality headphones is essential. But, why do so many videographers shun headphones in the field?

Putting Together a Well-Rounded, Budget-Priced Mic Collection July 9^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

Much is written about expensive microphones that either emulate classic models or do one specific task very well. For most small studios, however, it is more important to choose cost-effective microphones that can handle most situations. Here are some suggested choices.

How to Live Stream an Event July 6^th 2018 - 01:50 PM

Since NAB 1995 — 23 years ago — when Rob Glaser introduced Real Audio, the first streaming media platform, the idea of media delivered over the internet has caught fire. Today, estimates are that up to 90 percent of internet users watch videos or listen to audio online. That trend has transformed media.

Video Over IP - Making It Work - Part 1 July 6^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

For the first time in the history of live television we can now abstract away the video, audio, and metadata streams from the underlying hardware. This innovation presents unprecedented opportunities empowering broadcasters to deliver flexibility, scalability, and highly efficient workflows.

Broadcast For IT - Part 13 - Analogue Audio July 2^nd 2018 - 01:50 PM

In this series of articles, we 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 investigate analogue audio and its importance in television.

Equipping An Audio Studio Beyond Recording Gear June 29^th 2018 - 08:00 AM

When making a checklist of essential equipment for a recording studio, most prospective buyers cite only the gear that handles the audio. In many cases, little attention is paid up-front to non-audio staples that are needed by every studio. These “comfort” items tend to send many budgets over the top.

Matching Audio Monitors and Headphones With Third Party Software June 25^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

As audio facilities move away from professionally built studios to homes, offices and other locations, the precise matching of listening components becomes more tricky. Many of these makeshift studios use budget monitors with no software for matching with the acoustic environment. This can result in audio sounding different from place…

A Check List For Audio Recording On Video Productions June 20^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

A pilot goes down a pre-flight check list before taking off in an airplane. Since the pilot’s life is at stake, this idea is not a hard sell. However, an audio professional should do the same thing, since his professional reputation is on the line.