All Features articles – Page 21
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Industry TrendsNAB: Building virtual worlds
NAB 2019: Virtual set solutions powered by games engines proved a big draw for the live broadcast as well as the scripted market.
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Industry TrendsPosthumous performances: Should we digitally recreate dead actors?
NAB 2019: The ethics of digitally recreated performances by actors who have passed away was questioned during an SMPTE panel at NAB.
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Industry TrendsBritbox: ‘Too little, too late?’
Can the streaming service planned by the BBC and ITV compete with the might of Netflix and Amazon, plus upcoming offerings from Apple, Disney and AT&T?
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Industry TrendsNAB 2019: Esports targeted by kit vendors
NAB 2019: The rapid growth of esports is proving to be a godsend for live event kit vendors, and as a result was a major focus at this year’s show in Las Vegas
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Industry TrendsAV1: Codec wars erupt
NAB 2019: Just as AV1 gains significant momentum, its royalty-free agenda comes under threat
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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 TrendsBehind the scenes: Shane Meadows’ The Virtues
The latest drama from This is England writer-director Shane Meadows was created in a semi-improvised fashion which required highly flexible production planning from indie producer Warp Films
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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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Executive InterviewsCraft Leaders: Natasha Braier, Cinematographer
The filmmaker’s principal job is tell a story but the conventions of narrative can be a straitjacket for those like cinematographer Natasha Braier who believes in experimenting.
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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
