All articles by Adrian Pennington – Page 17
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Industry Trends
Behind the scenes: Avatar 2 and 3
Avatar broke technical boundaries and commercial records in 2009 by bringing digital 3D into the light. Can history repeat itself with James Cameron’s four sequels currently in production?
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Industry Trends
OTT Week: RIST action
Will established methods for contributing video streams over the internet be superseded by a shared protocol? Adrian Pennington investigates.
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Industry Trends
Breaking the window
The theatrical window is under threat with streamers capitalising on cinema closure. Will it ever be replaced? Adrian Pennington investigates.
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Industry Trends
Behind the scenes: Isolation Stories
Coronavirus lockdown has put a halt to productions worldwide. But with Isolation Stories ITV Studios has created a novel drama shoot where the cast and crew maintained social distancing. Adrian Pennington investigates.
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Cracking the code – AI enters the frame
The traditional means of optimising video streaming workflows have run their course. Future advances will be made in software automated by AI.
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Industry Trends
Behind the scenes: Dummy
Quibi launches with a new production method and tantalising creative storytelling possibilities.
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Industry Trends
Live sports innovations on track
IBC365 looks at the latest innovations in covering live sport, from internet streaming protocols and virtual sets to 5G contribution and 8K production.
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Producing live in a lockdown
Live programming has arguably never been more essential for linking the national community. Broadcasters are adapting to production regimes of remote host and audience interaction, with lessons and innovations that will stand the test of time.
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Industry Trends
Playing to a captive audience
With most international sporting events delayed or cancelled due to coronavirus, could people turn to esports to get their sporting fix? Adrian Pennington investigates.
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Industry Trends
2020: Crunch time for codecs
Three new codecs will enter an already complex market this year as patent wrangling looks set to beset the promoters of video streaming codec AV1.
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How the coronavirus could change the way we make TV
As more media organisations enforce home working, could the spread of the coronavirus hasten the transition to remote production?
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Industry Trends
Behind the scenes: The Mandalorian’s groundbreaking virtual production
Massive LED walls and gaming engines were used to speed up the creative process and reduce the time needed in post-production for Disney+ Star Wars spin-off The Mandalorian.
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Industry Trends
Re-animators: Night of the living avatars
Reusing footage of deceased actors is a growing business, but Hollywood should be as concerned about the digital avatars of the living, writes Adrian Pennington
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Industry Trends
ISE 2020: Communication technology rampant
XR, Esports, smart buildings, and the evolution of screens are some of the core topics being discussed at this week’s ISE conference. Adrian Pennington investigates the AV Tech show.
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Broadcasting the Six Nations: Behind the scenes of the TV production
From machine learning-driven analytics to 4K drone, the broadcast of the 2020 Six Nations rugby tournament will feature some innovative kit as well as some tried and trusted technology.
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Industry Trends
Driving content into vehicles
Self-driving cars are an inevitability and will unlock the potential for vehicles to transform into a new market for immersive media.
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Industry Trends
Oscars 2020: A closer look at the Cinematography award nominees
Nostalgia dominates the race for the Cinematography Oscar, with the Irishman, Joker, 1917, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and The Lighthouse all nominated. Adrian Pennington takes a closer look at the nominees.
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Industry Trends
Oscars 2020: A closer look at the Editing nominees
The Irishman and Joker look set to battle it out for the Editing category at the 2020 Academy Awards, writes Adrian Pennington.
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Industry Trends
Oscars 2020: A closer look at the VFX award nominees
With the 2020 Academy Award nominations now announced, IBC365 looks at who is leading the way for a gong in the VFX category.
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Executive Interviews
Industry innovators: Garrett Brown
In the latest of our Industry Innovators series looking at those who have had a major impact on the media and broadcast industry, IBC365 speaks with Garrett Brown, the inventor of Steadicam.