All Coronavirus articles – Page 2
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Industry TrendsSuper resolution: Why more pixels makes creative sense
The industry isn’t stopping at 8K. All bets are off in a million megapixel-plus future where massive digital screens, VR and lightfields take centre stage.
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Industry TrendsHow journalism is being targeted and undermined
Press freedom is facing a dual threat from “fake news” and massive cuts caused by the coronavirus pandemic. George Jarrett looks at how press freedom - cornerstone of broadcasters’ output - can overcome these challenges.
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Industry TrendsAggregation part 2: Rise of the Super Aggregator
There is too much money at stake to blindly operate business as usual but what do pay-TV operators and SVODs need to do to survive? Adrian Pennington looks at competition in the second part of IBC365’s Super Aggregators report
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Daily NewsTech giants report blockbuster revenues
Tech giants Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google reported better than expected earnings for the second quarter of 2020, despite the economic upheaval caused by coronavirus.
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Industry TrendsHow audio post overcame Covid challenges
Quick thinking by audio post providers allowed an impressive number of projects to continue despite the challenges of Covid-19, writes David Davies.
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Industry TrendsVR and esports: The growth of a plucky niche
Both esports and VR have seen growth during the Covid-19 pandemic, but what about VR esports? Thomas Ffiske investigates.
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Industry TrendsA question of acquisition: New codecs for a higher resolution, remote production future
New demands in terms of decentralised production, cloud workflows and UHD are among the influences shaping the market for acquisition codecs, writes David Davies.
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Industry TrendsThe outlook for esports
Ticket sales for live events might be down, but esports sponsorship, media rights and advertising revenues have held up surprisingly well during the coronavirus pandemic, with predictions for long term growth remaining robust.
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Thought LeadershipThe GTC publishes 2020 Mental Health Supplement
Mental health continues to be a major issue for the media and broadcast space. Alison Chapman writes about the work the Guild of Television Camera Professionals is doing to help members tackle this crisis.
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Industry TrendsSocial broadcasting: the future of TV
Live streaming community-building platforms are taking on television and Twitch is at the forefront.
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NewsBBC announces more cuts across news division
The BBC is to cut 520 jobs from its news operation as part of a cost savings drive.
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NewsRTS diversity chair warns Coronavirus cuts could damage diversity
There is a danger that efforts to make TV a more inclusive industry might be damaged by cuts resulting from the fallout of Coronavirus restrictions.
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Industry TrendsThe post-pandemic outlook for virtual reality
Despite failing to live up to early growth expectations, there are encouraging signs that the long term outlook for the virtual reality sector remains positive.
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Industry TrendsCollaboration is the new normal for IABM
A decade ago, when Peter White became CEO of IABM, its membership was about 250 and the staff numbered five. Today, the membership has hit 650+ and the staffing has quadrupled. George Jarrett reports.
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Industry TrendsVideo editing vendors focus on format and ‘workflow acceleration’ with latest updates
Support for Apple ProRes and more customisable workspaces are among the hallmarks of the latest round of video editing system updates, writes David Davies.
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Industry TrendsCan AI help producers beef up back catalogue revenues?
Coronavirus has hit producer revenues hard by stalling production around the world. Can AI-based ad insertion technology help them to squeeze incremental revenues from their back catalogue at such a challenging time?
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Industry TrendsStreamers’ password sharing problem
Before coronavirus struck, the streamers looked to have password sharing in their sights amid estimates that it was costing billions of dollars in lost revenue. The issue has gone quiet for now – but that is likely to change.
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Industry TrendsBehind the scenes: Mulan
Cinematographer Mandy Walker frames for the epic and the intimate in Disney’s touchpaper test for theatrical return.
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Industry TrendsWhich platforms will gain from the Facebook ad boycott?
With more than 160 major companies pulling their advertising from Facebook, traditional platforms like TV through to digital giants such as Amazon, TikTok and YouTube look set to benefit.
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Industry TrendsIBC2020 Accelerators: 5G Remote Production
Eight national and international broadcast networks have joined an IBC Accelerator that aims to assess the current reality and future potential of 5G in remote production.
