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Behind the Scenes: Masters of the Air
Masters of the Air takes place over the skies of Nazi-occupied Europe and at the very least doesn’t flinch from the horrific conditions faced by men in metal tubes flying five miles above ground, writes Adrian Pennington.
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5G in broadcasting: revolutionising content production
Having been successfully deployed for key live events and reality shows, 5G production has proven its mettle for the big stage. John Maxwell Hobbs explores how its wider adoption is set to transform the broadcasting landscape.
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Behind the Scenes - Dune: Part Two
The highly-anticipated sequel to the epic Dune: Part One had the challenge of communicating the deeper narrative of the original novels all the while creating a standalone film, reports Adrian Pennington.
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Oscars 2024: WWII narratives feature heavily at this year’s Academy Awards
Oblique and powerful takes on the Second World War dominate at the Oscars, reports Adrian Pennington.
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IBC Accelerators 2024: Kickstart Day in review
Pitches for the shortlisted projects on the IBC Accelerators Innovation Programme were presented in a quick-fire round in front of an international M&E audience at the Kickstart Day on 6 March.
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Adventures beyond stereo: perfecting the immersive audio mix
How do audio engineers develop an expertise in surround mixing and what are the elements that characterise a great immersive mix? David Davies speaks with the best ears in the business to discover more.
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Behind the Scenes: After the Flood
Set in a fictional British town hit by devastating flooding, a timely new ITV1/ITVX mystery thriller generated some very specific challenges for the production crew, writes David Davies.
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MWC 2024: 5G still awaits killer app as mobile industry looks to AI
AI was the buzz at Mobile World Congress 2024, but making a return on their 5G investment was at the forefront of operators’ minds. Adrian Pennington reports.
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Behind the scenes: Moremi
Out of the pandemic came an African creative partnership that took an enduring Nigerian myth and turned it into an historic Disney animation. George Jarrett reports.
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IBC365 Editorial calendar 2024
Throughout 2024, IBC will continue to provide the content and technology industry with insight into the important trends, issues and technology developments.
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Focus on young talent and greener futures at BSC Expo
The British Society of Cinematographers (BSC) held its annual London expo over the weekend with panel discussions spotlighting sustainability and inclusivity, and exhibitors showcasing the newest technology in cinematography, lighting and grip equipment for film and TV production.
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UK’s indie producers need to embrace private equity or risk being left behind
According to recent stats from the British Film Institute (BFI), spending on film and high-end television production in the UK reached £4.2bn in 2023. While this is great news at face value, Sarudzayi Marufu, founder and executive producer of Euras Films, argues that domestic film and TV producers are being ...
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Synthetic-based humans: a solution to talent shortages or threat to skilled jobs?
Following the success of the IBC Accelerators Project on synthetic humans in 2023, John Maxwell Hobbs caught up with one of the project leaders to discuss subsequent progress and wider market adoption.
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Power of Color Symposium 2024: Flesh tones, shooting open gate, and AI in post
Hosted by Clark Atlanta University and chaired by SMPTE President Renard T. Jenkins, SMPTE’s Power of Color Symposium was a mixture of sessions on colourism, representation and diversity, with in-depth looks at colour workflows and the meritorious and odious potentials of AI. George Jarrett reports.