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Thought LeadershipComment: MovieLabs on cloud ingest, publication and subscription-enabled workflows
The MovieLabs 2030 Vision calls for software-based workflows in which files and assets are uploaded to the cloud and stay there, but there is still a way to go before the realisation of this vision. Mark Turner lists the gaps identified by MovieLabs that must be overcome in ...
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Comment: Blurring the lines between TV and gaming
With TV audiences becoming increasingly familiar with the interactivity of gaming, those involved in creating and delivering scripted storytelling would be wise to provide shows that offer more immersive forms of engagement, writes Guy Gadney.
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Comment: Sustainability will be driven by standardisation
Climate change is a planet-critical issue, and the broadcast industry must work together to create sustainable ways of aggregating and distributing content, writes Richard Lindsay-Davies
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It’s time to come together again
With IBC confirming that the 2021 event will take place at the RAI in Amsterdam in December, chief executive Michael Crimp explains how and why the decision was made.
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Audio journalism – the key to customer engagement and monetisation for publishers?
Gareth Hickey, co-founder of Noa, discusses how listening to the news, rather than reading it, is the future.
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Planning 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
