Transforms: Part 1 - Setting The Scene January 31st 2022
In this new series we look at what transforms are, how they work and what they can be used for. …
2022 Winter Olympics - Remote Broadcast Infrastructure In A Safety Bubble January 28th 2022
This year’s Winter Olympics Games, coming a mere six months after the 2021 Summer Games, is set to begin Feb. 4-20 amidst a persistent pandemic that will once again limit how the television production teams can interact on-site in Beijing, China, and do their jobs. This year’s Par…
Timing: Part 11 - Isochronous Systems January 27th 2022
The traditional analog video signal contained all of the timing information needed by the receiver. Then it all changed…. …
Creative Technology - Cold Cameras At The Winter Olympics January 25th 2022
When audiences across the world sit down to watch the Beijing Winter Olympics, they’ll do so from the warmth and comfort of the lounge. At the other end of the signal chain, as skiers carve sparkling showers of ice crystals out of mountainsides, the environment is a…
5G Service’s Use Of C-Band Frequency Causes Interference With Aviation January 24th 2022
Although 5G service providers AT&T and Verizon have agreed to delay the launch of more powerful wireless transmissions sent within the C-band spectrum obtained in government auctions from broadcasters around airports—due to concerns over interference with airplane altimeter systems—experts said it still does not eli…
Cloud Workflow Intelligent Optimization - Part 2 January 21st 2022
In the last article in this series, we looked at how optimizing workflows improves reliability, and enhances agility and responsiveness. In this article, we investigate advanced monitoring systems to improve data analysis and aid optimization. …
Getting The Whole Picture With Volumetric Video Capture January 20th 2022
With talk of an impending Metaverse and augmented reality graphics increasingly becoming part of mainstream television broadcasts and live eSports events, top graphics artists are looking past traditional 3D animation and virtual environments and using fully rendered 360-degree 2K and 4K video to get a more captivating effect. …
Broadcasters Drive For More Data To Boost Viewer Engagement For Formula 1 January 19th 2022
The dramatic climax of the 2021 Formula 1 racing season on 12th December gave a huge boost to TV viewing of the event around the world. …
Viewer Experience And Aggregation Keys To Streaming Success In 2022 January 18th 2022
The year 2022 is the first to start with OTT already ahead of traditional linear viewing measured by total hours watched, and this is driving many content owners and broadcasters outside the realm of the great media and SVoD providers to seek ways of harmonizing their delivery across all…