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Thought LeadershipPlanning to bring the industry together again
IBC is working hard on a creating a safe and valuable hybrid experience with greater reach than ever before, and as part of our plans we want to hear from you, writes IBC chief executive Michael Crimp.
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Cloud migration: From principles to practice
The pandemic has hastened the move to the cloud, and while it is a highly technical process the real beneficiaries of cloud migration are the creative community, writes MovieLabs CEO Rich Berger.
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Content Everywhere means great complexity - unless we work together
As onboarding continues to be one of the biggest issues faced by those in the VOD supply chain, Rowan de Powerai, DPP CTO, highlights the organisation’s latest guidance on best practices for content supplier onboarding and why it’s recommended reading for both senders and receivers of VOD content.
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The ecosystem: Much more than the sum of its parts
Adam Nightingale, chief commercial officer at 3SS, explains why savvy operators put a lot of thought in when it comes to selecting a technology ecosystem.
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The evolution of audio description: From radio soundtracks to cloud-based workflows
The workflows and technology used to create audio description has changed massively over the past 20 years, with programmes now completed in hours rather than days. Red Bee’s Sally Nevrkla looks at some landmark moments and how the industry will evolve.
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Hans Hoffman on SMPTE’s priorities
Despite the difficulties faced by many in our industry at the moment, there is huge potential and many opportunities ahead for SMPTE, writes new president Hans Hoffmann.
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Rebranding and reimagining SMPTE
SMPTE remains dedicated to its core technology areas but is pivoting in recognition that its membership includes creatives as well as those in a traditional technical role, writes Barbara Lange, SMPTE and HPA executive director.
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Surviving the ‘new normal’: flexible, versatile tech is the key
Ryuhei Kamata reflects on the changes the film and broadcast industry has had to face in the wake of the new normal.
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The outlook of home multimedia centre in a 5G Era
5G will have a huge impact on home entertainment by allowing consumers to have more personalised services, writes ZTE FM CTIO Lu Wei
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The global overview
2020 has been a unique year for the industry and for IBC. IBC Council chair Naomi Climer reflects on some of the challenges the industry and IBC has faced, as well as some of the exciting projects the industry is leading on
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Maintaining the content flow
Though much of the world has been locked down in 2020 the media industry has continued to play a vital role in keeping clear and accurate information flowing. IBC chair Tim Richards reflects on what the industry has achieved in 2020.
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Big changes and bold moves
As the industry sees some major shifts, SMPTE’s Barbara Lange looks at how media and entertainment companies are coping with these changes
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Charting the way through uncertain times
Ahead of IBC SHOWCASE, IABM CEO Peter White looks at how the industry is adapting to the new Covid-19 world.
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Broadcast content owners, technical partners and the cloud
Alibaba Cloud head of international product – media telco sports – Glyn Stewart Smith looks at the complicated cloud market for media and broadcast companies
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Safe, creative and ready to get back to work
As productions restart across the globe, HPA chair Leon Silverman explains the work of the HPA Industry Recovery Task Force which aims to keep the post community informed about the latest safety guidance and best practice.
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Ultra-low latency streaming with CMAF
CMAF facilitates backwards-compatible ultra-low latency streaming. Dr. Andreas Unterweger explains why and how this is achieved and discusses exemplary practical challenges that must be overcome when implementing CMAF-compatible pipelines that provide ultra-low latency consumer experiences.
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The 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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The year of the OTT comes good, but still challenges ahead for SVODs
Amid the coronavirus lockdown, OTT services are experiencing boom. But even as more people switch to VOD platforms, there are challenges ahead for the industry, writes IBC365 deputy editor James Pearce.
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Remote post production: A tool for carers, parents and workers with disabilities
As coronavirus forces the industry to adopt more remote working solutions, editor Ian Brown looks at remote post production as a valuable talent retention tool for carers and parents whilst making reasonable adjustments for workers with disabilities.
