Timing: Part 3 - Early Synchronization June 4^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

Synchronizing became extremely important with the growth of AC power systems, which ended up being used to synchronize all sorts of equipment, from Radar to television.

NDI 5 Arrives At A Critical Time For Networked IP-Based Production June 3^rd 2021 - 10:00 AM

As IT-centric production workflows continue to become more connected, the Vizrt Group’s NDI company is introducing new features and capabilities as part of the latest software version of its IP-based networking codec and transport protocol that enables connection with compatible devices anywhere in the world. Users can now easily d…

Improving Headset Comms At Extreme Events: Part 1 - Ergonomics And Practicality June 2^nd 2021 - 09:00 AM

Core to any successful television production is the effective application of clear and precise communications. Camera operators, sound assistants, playout, slow-mo operators, and floor managers all need to hear direction from the production teams. Without comms, the production would soon degenerate into a chaotic cacophony of incoherent images and sounds.

Practical SDI And IP - Part 2 June 1^st 2021 - 09:00 AM

In this second instalment of our extended article looking into the practical applications of SDI and IP we look at how SDI is naturally plug-and-play and works with well-defined formats whereas IP is dynamic and more versatile but requires greater thought in making it work reliably.

Top 12 Qualities Of Successful TV Engineers May 28^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

TV engineers are always busy behind the scenes, monitoring and maintaining technical quality to make the station and those in front of the cameras sound and look their best, and thinking of ways to make it better.

Production Crews Adapt To New Safety Protocols (And Less Staff) May 27^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

If there’s one thing the production community has learned during the pandemic, it’s that ensuring the safety of the crew on site or in the studio should always be first and foremost in people’s minds. The second takeaway is that sending less people on site and implementing more …

With Easing Restrictions, Tech Companies Hoping For Quick Recovery May 26^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

Over the past year, as broadcasters and production companies have expended great effort to reconfigure their workflows and develop new ways of working amid strict safety protocols, so too have the manufacturers of the technology and systems they rely on.

Practical SDI And IP - Part 1 May 25^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

SDI has been and continues to be a mature and stable standard for the distribution of video, audio and metadata in broadcast facilities. From its inception in 1989 to the modern quad-link 12G-SDI available today, it has stood the test of time and even with the advent of IP and Ethernet,…

HDR: Part 25 - Creative Technology - Displaying Contrast May 24^th 2021 - 09:00 AM

Several things are widely held to be true about HDR. Subjectively, it looks nice; most people instinctively like it. Also, it’s often described as being about higher brightness, and while that’s rather missing the point, it’s still very common to specify displays solely on the basis of their…

Video Codecs And Royalties Set For Fragmentation May 21^st 2021 - 09:00 AM

The era of dominance by video codecs from the MPEG stable is ending as rivals, especially the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) comprising big internet technology companies such as Google, jostle for position.