AI Based & GPU Accelerated Compression & Image Processing Are Igniting Video’s Afterburner October 30^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

The impact of AI on videoconferencing bandwidth reduction couldn’t be accelerating at a more opportune time.

DOPs & Post Production: Is This Our New Livelihood? September 7^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

Before pandemics and the downsizing at traditional, broadcast news operations, many news and non-fiction DOPs were already assuming a significant role in post-production. Whereas frame rates, f-stops, and the character of our lenses, once formed the backbone of our expertise and practice, DOPs in the non-theatrical realm increasingly find ourselves…

Sports Re-Starts Without Fans And The Virtual Crowd Goes Wild July 2^nd 2020 - 09:00 AM

In mid-May of this year, as countries such as Germany, England, and Spain considered easing COVID-19 restrictions to allow professional sports to resume, various professional sports leagues began discussions with broadcasters and production companies on the best way to televise games without fans in the seats. They’re called “ghost gam…

The Sponsors Perspective: How HDR Has Blurred Lines Between TV And Cinema June 4^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

Twenty years ago, there was a clear divide between how you shot and finished a project for Cinema compared to the typical workflows used in broadcast TV. With the advent of streaming services that provide 4K/UHD to a broad audience the lines are now blurred between these two worlds.

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.

WFH: Tech Choices From Edit To Approval April 28^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

You have two key choices for remote technologies: those that give you remote access into machines and devices at your facility or those based in the cloud. Depending on your needs it may be sensible to take a mixed approach.

WFH: Baby Steps And Lasting Legacy April 17^th 2020 - 09:00 AM

Until very recently, the idea that editors and VFX artists could work remotely from one another seemed a far-off reality. Yet, Work From Home measures mean media companies have had to pivot overnight to a remote work setup. Content creation may never be the same again.

Critical Timing And Happy Accidents April 9^th 2020 - 01:00 PM

Sometimes to understand the big picture of modern television broadcasting, it is helpful to understand its history. After the medium’s live formative years, it was the use of video tape beginning in about 1958 that permanently changed television production forever.

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…

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.