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Thought LeadershipThe 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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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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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.
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How the coronavirus outbreak is affecting the broadcast and media industry
The Covid-19 pandemic means almost a quarter of the world’s population is on lockdown. Here, IABM head of insight and analysis Lorenzo Zanni looks at some of the effects on the media and broadcast industry.
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International Women’s Day: Each for equal
The #MeToo movement started a generation of change. Advocacy group Rise managing director Carrie Wootten looks back at its success and forward to industry change.
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CES 2020: Goldmines or Gimmicks?
Futurist Amelia Kallman reports from CES 2020 on the good, the bad, and the strange.
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Why going direct doesn’t have to be difficult
There is a huge amount of interest in the direct to consumer market but there is also a lot of uncertainty as rights holders look at the technical challenges involved, writes Steve Russell.
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Understanding immersive realities
VR offers additional experiences and immersion, but the technology should not be used just for the sake of presenting content in VR, writes BBC R D’s Alia Sheikh.
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Public cloud services are evolving
Public cloud services are evolving and so is the adoption of cloud services across major broadcasters and TV production companies. Run any Windows application on any device using a HTML5 browser all powered by cloud services – this is the new normal writes Nutanix senior technologist Ruben Spruijt.
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Enhancing content personalisation and confronting ‘viewer churn’
AI-driven content personalisation and interactivity for OTT are among the trends to be occupying the attention of Oleg Gubin, R D director of software development company Oxagile.
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Broadcast and media technology market in Europe
Europe’s Pay-TV market is fragmented, but it continues to be the most common way of receiving TV, according to an IABM snapshot of the market.
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IABM: Three IBC 2019 takeaways
As media companies face unprecedented challenges, IABM’s Lorenzo Zanni looks at the key themes from IBC2019: Transformation, collaboration, and aggregation
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‘Our customers are looking to redefine the viewer experience’
Bitmovin CEO and co-founder Stefan Lederer reflects on the implications of a growing trend towards selecting ‘the right codec for the right job’.
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Broadcasters’ battle to stay relevant as content production evolves
Enabling real-time conversation during broadcasting of content is an essential element in connecting with digital audiences, says head of Kiswe Mobile Europe Jorre Belpaire.
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A 10-year vision for the future of media production
Major challenges in the production and distribution workflow could hamper innovation, and that is why non-profit technology research lab MovieLabs has been working with its members on how best to integrate new technologies, writes Richard Berger, MovieLabs.
