Software-Defined Automation: Are We Nearly There Yet? Part II May 22^nd 2020 - 09:00 AM

Playout automation has been enabling fewer people to control more channels for decades but we’re not quite at the point where human interaction can be eliminated altogether. Since most linear broadcasters will either move to a software-based deployment for their channels themselves or give them to a service provider t…

Operating An IP Broadcast Facility: Part 3 - At CBC’s New IP Broadcast Center, Communication Is Key April 29^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

CBC/Radio-Canada (CBC) is putting the finishing touches to a brand new all-IP broadcast facility that will provide virtually unlimited flexibility across multiple platforms to support highly efficient production and distribution workflows for its radio, TV and online programming.

Operating An IP Broadcast Facility: Part 2 - A Forward-Looking Control System Made For Today April 22^nd 2020 - 11:30 AM

When Lawo’s Virtual Studio Manager (VSM) control system was first developed in the late 90’s, it was in reaction to the need to control and monitor the video and audio signals that travelled around a facility or an OB truck. Nowadays, far more than 1000 installs and millions of lines of …

Advances In 12G-SDI: Part 3 - Applications For 12G-SDI April 21^st 2020 - 09:00 AM

In the last article in our three-part series, we explored the advantages of SDI and how 12G-SDI is applied in broadcast facilities. In this article, we investigate applications where SDI excels.

Operating An IP Broadcast Facility: Part 1 - Control Is Key To Successful IP Facility Operation April 15^th 2020 - 01:00 PM

As IP technology continues to mature and the industry gains a better understanding of how IT-centric infrastructures work, many broadcasters are now eager to migrate away from the limitations of SDI to grow their businesses and make them better able to support increased production demands and multiplatform distribution.

Advances In 12G-SDI: Part 2 - 12G-SDI Technology April 14^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

In the last article in this series we looked at how SDI has developed over the years to reach an incredible 47.52Gbits/sec for quad-link 12G. In this article, we dig deeper and uncover the technology enabling SDI and its advantages.

Making Remote Mainstream: Part 3 - Practical Challenges And Costs April 8^th 2020 - 12:05 PM

In parts 1 and 2 of this three part series we discussed the benefits Remote Production has over traditional outside broadcasts, and the core infrastructures needed to make this work. In the third and final part of this series, we look at the challenges and costs associated with making live sports work…

Advances In 12G-SDI: Part 1 - Developing 12G-SDI April 7^th 2020 - 11:30 AM

Since SMPTE formally standardized SDI in 1989, it has become the dominant video, audio and metadata transport mechanism for virtually all broadcast facilities throughout the world. Technology advances have not only made SDI incredibly reliable, but the specification has continued to progress, embracing ever increasing data-rates and video formats.

The Sponsors Perspective: Go Small To Go Big - Microservices Keep Broadcasters Ahead Of The Curve April 3^rd 2020 - 09:00 AM

The media industry is evolving faster than at any point in its history. Broadcasters and content producers are striving to meet consumers’ insatiable appetite for more content, rich viewing experiences, stunning images and access across all screens. As a result, in some cases, we have a situation where broadcasters’ revenues are…

Making Remote Mainstream: Part 2 - Core Infrastructures April 2^nd 2020 - 10:30 AM

In part-1 of this three-part series we discussed the benefits of Remote Production and some of the advantages it provides over traditional outside broadcasts. In this part, we look at the core infrastructure and uncover the technology behind this revolution.

Software-Defined Automation: Are We Nearly There Yet? Part II May 22^nd 2020 - 09:00 AM

Playout automation has been enabling fewer people to control more channels for decades but we’re not quite at the point where human interaction can be eliminated altogether. Since most linear broadcasters will either move to a software-based deployment for their channels themselves or give them to a service provider t…

Software-Defined Automation: Are We Nearly There Yet? Part I May 15^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

Playout automation has been enabling fewer people to control more channels for decades but we’re not quite at the point where human interaction can be eliminated altogether. Since most linear broadcasters will either move to a software-based deployment for their channels themselves or give them to a service provider t…

The Shows Go On May 14^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

The current social and medical situation with lockdowns and distancing is unleashing new ideas at local TV stations. Some will become the new normal.

The Sponsors Perspective: Reaching OTT At Scale - Pitfalls And Opportunities May 13^th 2020 - 11:30 AM

OTT delivery continues to expand to meet the relentless growing consumer demand. This trend shows no chance of abating and technologists are continually looking to innovation to scale infrastructures accordingly. In this sponsors perspective, Ryan Nicometo, SVP of Product for Vecima, presents the OTT Scale – Maturity Quadrant to help decision m…

Operating An IP Broadcast Facility: Part 3 - At CBC’s New IP Broadcast Center, Communication Is Key April 29^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

CBC/Radio-Canada (CBC) is putting the finishing touches to a brand new all-IP broadcast facility that will provide virtually unlimited flexibility across multiple platforms to support highly efficient production and distribution workflows for its radio, TV and online programming.

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Software-Defined Automation: Are We Nearly There Yet? Part II May 22^nd 2020 - 09:00 AM

Operating An IP Broadcast Facility: Part 3 - At CBC’s New IP Broadcast Center, Communication Is Key April 29^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

Operating An IP Broadcast Facility: Part 2 - A Forward-Looking Control System Made For Today April 22^nd 2020 - 11:30 AM

Advances In 12G-SDI: Part 3 - Applications For 12G-SDI April 21^st 2020 - 09:00 AM

Operating An IP Broadcast Facility: Part 1 - Control Is Key To Successful IP Facility Operation April 15^th 2020 - 01:00 PM

Advances In 12G-SDI: Part 2 - 12G-SDI Technology April 14^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

Making Remote Mainstream: Part 3 - Practical Challenges And Costs April 8^th 2020 - 12:05 PM

Advances In 12G-SDI: Part 1 - Developing 12G-SDI April 7^th 2020 - 11:30 AM

The Sponsors Perspective: Go Small To Go Big - Microservices Keep Broadcasters Ahead Of The Curve April 3^rd 2020 - 09:00 AM

Making Remote Mainstream: Part 2 - Core Infrastructures April 2^nd 2020 - 10:30 AM

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