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Industry TrendsThe cloud gets crowded
The cloud allows for revolutionary gains in speed, flexibility, and collaboration, with the industry on a fast track to deploying workflows with Google, Microsoft and Amazon. So it’s little wonder that NAB has been awash with new launches based on cloud technology.
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Industry TrendsMipTV: French TV embraces risk to stay relevant in digital era
A noticeable shift toward greater risk-taking and collaboration by French broadcasters was one of the big talking points at the MipTV programming market in Cannes.
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Industry TrendsCinema tech: High frame rates take a bold leap forward
The jury is out on the aesthetic qualities of high frame rates (HFR) for cinema but the technique seems an inevitable part of the future theatrical experience.
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Industry TrendsNew at NAB: From 4K to 8K capture
NAB 2019: 4K HDR emerges as the live production benchmark and 8K becomes an option for 4K workflows.
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Industry TrendsIndustry organisations talk NAB themes
NAB 2019: Executives from the IABM, SMPTE and IET on the big talking points at this year’s Las Vegas show.
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Industry TrendsGame of Thrones Season 8: Battling the pirates
Ahead of the final season of Game of Thrones premiering on Sunday (14 April), Adrian Pennington looks at the huge security operation to prevent it from being pirated and previews the epic battle scenes and visual effects that lie at the heart of the franchise finale.
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Industry TrendsNetflix original: Inside Netflix’s post-production operation
From interactive episodes of Black Mirror to Bear Grylls’ latest series, Netflix’s post-production operation and supply chain is responsible for servicing the insatiable appetite for original content that will see it deliver more than 1,000 branded shows this year.
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Industry TrendsDirect to consumer partnerships drive Viacom strategy
Viacom is championing audiences and its flagship channels with traditional distribution and over-the-top models to enhance value beyond its core offerings, according to SVP Dan Fahy.
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Industry TrendsNAB 2019: Five trends to watch
NAB 2019: Automated production, cloud, 5G, at-home production and streaming codecs are among the likely hot topics in Las Vegas.
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Industry TrendsThe week ahead
Your guide to what’s happening this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Industry TrendsNext-generation OBs: 4K, IP and immersive audio
4K, IP and immersive audio are among the technologies impacting dramatically on the design and build of new OB units, writes David Davies.
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Industry TrendsSpotlight on: Foley artists
Foley artists whose credits include Breaking Bad, The Revenant, Killing Eve, Black Mirror and Suicide Squad explain all about Foley.
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Industry TrendsGetting to the core of Apple TV+
In a golden era of storytelling, Apple has turned its attention to reinventing TV and adding healthy competition to the ecosystem, writes Paolo Pescatore
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Industry TrendsWhat Brexit means for European VFX firms
While UK VFX and animation houses operate in the almost certain knowledge that Brexit will dent their global competitiveness, facilities in Europe expect to benefit.
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Industry TrendsCraft Leaders: Demetri Portelli, Stereographer
One of the world’s leading specialists in 3D production, Demetri Portelli’s credits include Oscar winner Hugo through to Ang Lee’s upcoming sci-fi film Gemini Man – and he thinks that 3D filmmaking remains vital to the future of cinema
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Industry TrendsThe week ahead
Your guide to what’s happening this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Industry TrendsGoogle Stadia: Not just for gamers?
Far more than a game streaming service, Google Stadia represents a transformative shift in digital communication, writes Adrian Pennington.
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Industry TrendsHow Fox Sports is preparing for the Women’s World Cup
Director of post-production at Fox Sports Brandon Potter explains how the broadcaster worked with some key vendors to deliver footage of the Russia World Cup and the lessons it learnt.
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Industry TrendsRegional focus: Latin America
Major economies are leading the development of Latin America’s media market, but many countries in the region lack the infrastructure and resources to develop their broadcast industries, according to an IABM report.
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Industry TrendsInnovation at home: Cloud PVRs and wireless STBs
The ongoing evolution of innovative cloud PVRs and wireless/IP-based STBs are among the trends rendering this a highly dynamic part of the broadcast market.
