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Executive InterviewsThe Rise Up Academy: Helping media technology resolve its skills crisis
As the industry canters towards a rush of new technologies it does so having to resolve a massive shortage of skilled people, plus an embarrassing diversity deficit. The Rise Up Academy is on the front line of these two battles, and it has opened career windows for many primary and ...
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Executive InterviewsNetflix lays off 300 employees after subs drop
Netflix has laid off 300 employees, its second round of job cuts in a matter of weeks.
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Executive InterviewsThe smart home industry is ‘going through a critical period’
Mr. WU Xin, general manager of fixed network and multimedia products (in charge of DHOME products) at ZTE Corporation, anticipates a growth in personalised smart home systems thanks to 5G and technologies such as AI and Wi-Fi writes David Davies.
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Executive InterviewsMedia workflows and tools are ‘becoming universal across industry verticals’
Jared Timmins, SVP solutions at TVU Networks, says that the distinctions between broadcast and OTT are steadily becoming less relevant writes David Davies.
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Executive InterviewsSetting the standard: Barbara Lange, SMPTE
At the end of the year, SMPTE executive director Barbara Lange will conclude her 12-year stewardship of the industry’s premier standards body to follow the two new career strands of helping young women find careers in STEM and exploring sustainability in the sector.
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Executive InterviewsEuro 2020 interview: Phil Bigwood, BBC
BBC TV Sport executive producer Phil Bigwood tells IBC365 about the “extremely challenging” nature of covering the Euro 2020 tournament.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Phil Holdgate, ITV Studios
ITV Studios’ recently appointed head of production sustainability Phil Holdgate talks with IBC365 about how the global production giant is seeking to reduce carbon emissions and cut waste on its shows.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Roy C Anthony, DNEG
With a roving brief to explore the nexus of technology and art, Roy C Anthony is revelling in his new role as global head of research at DNEG.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Robert Courteau, Kontron
Optimising the potential of edge computing and responding to the “dramatic ramping-up” in demand from media and communications customers are among the present priorities for Robert Courteau, general manager of Kontron’s communications business, writes David Davies
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Sinead Greenaway, UKTV
Sinead Greenaway took an unconventional route to her role as chief technology and operations officer at UKTV, where she has led a technology transformation at the UK broadcaster.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Cara Sheppard, Twickenham Studios
After a majorly disrupted 2020, production in the UK looks to be well and truly back on track and Twickenham Studios, led by managing director Cara Sheppard, is keen capitalise.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Lucy Cooper, Union VFX
IWD: Union VFX managing director and Access VFX and Animated Women board member Lucy Cooper reflects on running a visual effects facility during Covid times, the outlook for VFX, and what more the industry could do to attract and retain diverse talent.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Úna Ní Dhonghaíle, editor
The multi-award winning editor of Three Girls, The Crown and Death on the Nile speaks with IBC365 about her journey to becoming one of Hollywood’s most sought after editors.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Anna Chanduvi, Facebook
IWD: As Facebook’s lead for sports media partnerships across the EMEA region, Anna Chanduvi works with broadcasters, OTT platforms and digital publishers to help them drive engagement, subscriptions and monetization via Facebook and Instagram.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Tami Reiker, cinematographer
IWD: In the first in a series of interviews with inspirational female leaders to mark International Women’s Day, Tami Reiker ASC reveals how she made history as the first woman to win an American Society of Cinematographers Award.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Arthur Soong, Viewpointec by DesignLED Group
Advances in LED display technology and more elaborate customisation are opening up new opportunities in immersive and interactive broadcast studio applications, Viewpointec by DesignLED Group CEO Arthur Soong tells David Davies.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Michael Young, Reuters CTO
Reuters chief technology officer tells IBC365 how the international news organisation has had to adapt so its journalists can safely and remotely work during an unprecedented news year.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Javier Foncillas, Dolby
Increased interest from OTT services and device manufacturers means that demand for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision is continuing to accelerate, as Dolby Europe VP Commercial Partnerships Javier Foncillas tells David Davies.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: George Mikeladze, Qarva
The Georgia-based company continues to expand its footprint in the global OTT market with solutions including its MultiPipe Streaming Technology, as Founder and Chairman George Mikeladze explains to David Davies.
