EBU Weighs Up Costs, Challenges and Opportunities of Virtual Reality August 11^th 2017 - 01:50 PM

The EBU (European Broadcasting Union) has urged the whole video service industry to unite behind Virtual Reality and avoid the mistakes made with previous attempts to deliver new experiences for users, such as 3D.

Use Augmented Reality To Freshen Your News And Weathercasts June 27^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

Flipping homes may be all the rage, but for many news directors the idea of gutting the studio to give it a fresh new look is a pipedream. However, with the use of augmented reality (AR) a newsroom can have a new and polished look that will delight viewers without…

Viewing the Web Browser as an Opportunity Not a Threat June 19^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

What if a video production could be tailored to each viewer, based on transmitted audio and video essence and data stored in the viewer’s browser? Suppose the browser could receive the content and based on the viewer’s personal data, create an individualized version of the program based on tha…

Wrangling Big Data: Hollywood’s New Blockbuster June 5^th 2017 - 01:00 PM

The importance of data for the media and entertainment industry was front and center at this year’s NAB conference in Las Vegas. The theme even sparked a news article headline, “Content is King but Data is Heir to the Throne.”

Integrate and Innovate for the Content Delivery of the Future May 23^rd 2017 - 12:05 PM

Broadcast is a whole new world. With OTA being challenged by OTT, streaming and new viewing platforms. Traditional broadcasters need to incorporate new state-of-the-art systems in their facilities if they want to survive.

VR - What’s Going on Beyond the Hardware? May 18^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

When taking stock of the VR ecosystem, it is clear that the commitment to driving the sector towards eventual success is as strong as ever.

Video Conservation: Preserve the Superwhites May 17^th 2017 - 11:00 AM

Today’s cameras can provide more dynamic range than ever before and video editors need to be sure their equipment protects that quality. In this Lightworks 14 tutorial, Steve Mullen shows editors how key production tools can monitor the dynamic range of captured video throughout the process.

How to Quality Control for HDR April 7^th 2017 - 01:00 PM

What are the impacts of High Dynamic Range on the Quality Control process? Given the confusion in the industry surrounding the different formats, the impact is greater than you’d think and still being worked through. The Broadcast Bridge took the advice of leading QC tools developers.

Special Edition: Super Bowl LI—Technology Insight: Trucks, Technology and Production: Part 1 March 7^th 2017 - 04:00 PM

Every year the NFL Super Bowl creates a level of excitement uncommon for most sporting events and this year’s event was no exception. The broadcast provided viewers with a dazzling Lady Gaga half-time show and the stunning and record-breaking, come from behind 34 – 28 win by Tom Brady and the New Eng…

Recreating 1940s Style for The Halcyon February 13^th 2017 - 03:00 PM

ITV’s prime time drama from Leftbank Pictures relied heavily on visual effects to create a stylised 1940s look, The eight-part production is set in a glamorous five-star London hotel during World War II and stars two of the UK’s most acclaimed actors, Steven Mackintosh and Olivia Williams. The d…