David Davies
David Davies has been writing about professional AV, broadcast technology and music industry issues for 16 years. He is currently the Editor of SVG Europe. a trade association, conference organiser and content creator serving the sports production industry. He is also a long-term contributor to titles including PSNEurope and Installation, and is active as a freelance editor and copywriter.
Industry TrendsIP environments: The need for effective orchestration increases as production infrastructures remain complex
With broadcasters at various stages of the migration to IP and the widespread occurrence of hybrid environments, it’s not surprising that advanced orchestration tools are much in demand, writes David Davies.
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Content security: New technologies and increased direct engagement with viewers as piracy battle intensifies
The pandemic’s ‘captive audiences’ have meant increased demand for streaming services – as well as fresh challenges to content protection from any number of bad actors, writes David Davies.
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HDR and UHD grading: vendors boosting metadata and workflow speed as production cycles intensify
Multiple types of deliverable and workflow have been among the challenges facing vendors working to satisfy soaring demand, particularly for HDR grading, writes David Davies.
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Cameras and lenses: Demand for anamorphic and full frame continues to accelerate
After a brief drop in activity after the pandemic struck last year, demand for cameras and lenses, for production of high-end drama and film in particular, have picked up remarkably quickly, reports David Davies.
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Audio capture: Manufacturers focus on improving at home and socially distanced recording
Audio vendors have risen to the production challenges of Covid-19 with a flurry of new or updated solutions for recording in the field and at home, writes David Davies.
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Smart TV OS: market remains competitive as ‘experience-centric’ focus evolves
While Android TV OS continues to be globally dominant, there are plenty of other feature-rich operating systems competing for the attention of increasingly exacting viewers, writes David Davies.
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Broadcast networking: IP migration continues but there’s still plenty of life left in SDI
The pandemic-fuelled shift to remote working has changed the emphasis of IP migration, although it’s clear that SDI will continue to play an important role in broadcast for years to come, writes David Davies.
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Mobile viewing: refining delivery workflows is making it easier to provide consistent experiences
A more stable and well-defined mobile sector is enabling content providers to deliver high-quality viewing experiences – regardless of device type, writes David Davies.
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Behind the Scenes: Love & Anarchy
For the team behind Netflix show Love & Anarchy, HDR with Dolby Vision gave the opportunity to explore the kind of textures and subtleties that “made all the difference”.
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OTT monetisation
The concept of a captive audience has assumed new meaning over the last 12 months as much of the world has experienced successive lockdowns. Whilst this was always likely to result in a significant increase in demand for streaming services, it has also prompted collaboration between service providers and vendors.
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Monetising streaming engagement
Streaming is often highlighted as a sure-fire way to boost viewer engagement, and with the ability to stream live in the hands of all smartphone users, brands and content owners are increasingly going direct to consumers. But what are the essential tools and services for those seeking to monetise their ...
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Multiplatform delivery: Convergence on the cards as streaming continues to grow
Ensuring that content is available when and where viewers want to watch is essential for broadcasters looking to deepen relationships with viewers. So how are vendors empowering content providers to deliver to more platforms without an uplift in workload?
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The future of media supply chains
Many industry observers also anticipate a push towards greater supply chain ‘harmonisation’ as content creators place more emphasis on performance and consistency. So what will supply chains look like in five years’ time?
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How AI will deliver more comprehensive access services
Broadcasters and other content creators are beginning to realise the transformative potential of AI for subtitling, captioning and transcription – especially in the workload-intensive era of OTT and VOD.
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Cloudy days: On-premise storage set for decline as “pandemic focuses everyone’s attention” on cloud capabilities
Accessibility and cost-efficiency are among the factors underpinning the continued rise to prominence of cloud storage throughout broadcast, writes David Davies.
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Microservices: The future of video workflows
The ability of microservices to deliver core production requirements as well as very specific customisations means they are set to achieve greater traction as cloud migration continues
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VFX versatility: The acceleration of collaborative and remote working trends
Managing VFX production effectively is even more critical as both multi-facility collaboration and remote working become routines across film and TV.
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Audio post: Keeping projects in progress through lockdown
While some projects have been delayed or downscaled, many audio post houses have kept up a busy schedule despite the sudden – and substantial – increase in remote working.
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Remote editing and the acceleration of hybrid working
Flexible Production: Variable domestic bandwidth has been a challenge, but many productions – often assisted by responsive vendors – have adjusted remarkably quickly to the increased need for remote editing during Covid-19.
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The evolution of localisation technology
It remains a dynamic period for localisation technology providers as streaming services and expectations of customisation continue to develop rapidly, writes David Davies.
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