All Features articles – Page 63
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Executive InterviewsWenbing Yao: Calling time on traditional broadcast
Huawei was at IBC2016 to talk about the transition to an IP-based production zone and to illustrate how new technologies can transform entire businesses and entire sectors, for the better.
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Executive InterviewsThe evolution of broadcast and the true meaning of IP
The transition to IP, the value of metadata and the ageing media industry are just some of the issues facing the broadcast sector today.
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Executive InterviewsIngrid Deltenre: From Brexit to DSM
The Director General of the EBU believes Brexit will create many challenges, including loss of EU funding and country of origin concerns, but the UK could benefit from greater freedom when it comes to tax and regulations.
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Executive InterviewsBrand building, survival tips for the online jungle
The content industry may be changing around us but the principles of how to build a strong brand remain the same.
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Executive InterviewsDerek Bradley: Facing the future of motion capture
From Avatar to Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, motion capture has enabled animation to become ever more lifelike and photo realistic. Now Disney Research is advancing this science with emotion capture, and systems that offer filmmakers continuous control of facial performance in live action motion pictures.
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Executive InterviewsEric Black: Engaging eye contact for a connected future
With developments such as VR and connected TVs still at an early stage it can be difficult to decide which ones to pursue. Focusing on what the customer is looking for will ensure new expectations are met.
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Executive InterviewsCisco CTO Dave Ward: Building a bigger and better internet
As well being SVP, Chief Architect and CTO of Engineering at Cisco Systems, Dave Ward also has ownership connections with both a vineyard and a tomato farm.
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Executive InterviewsBringing Netflix to a global audience through partners
It can sometimes be a challenge persuading partners to work with us. It was initially a strategic bet on both parts that we could be a real complimentary content service and not cannibalistic.
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Executive InterviewsDigital Cinema: Dispelling the myths around laser projection
Going to the movies has always been a very special, unique entertainment experience – and the movie industry is determined to keep it that way. But it is being pushed hard.
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Executive InterviewsHigh frame rates will become the norm, says Ang Lee
Released in the US late last year, Iraq war drama Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk broke new ground when it came to technical production, Oscar winning Director Ang Lee talks about his experience with the newest cinema technology
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Executive InterviewsAlex Mahon: Playing games with reality
Media execs should look to the gaming industry and the success of games such as Pokemon Go to realise there’s a market for AR and VR content.
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Executive InterviewsPatrick Spence: What comes after the Golden Age of TV?
It’s almost a cliché now: we are living in a ‘golden age’ of scripted TV. But what drives this TV renaissance and how it will evolve is a matter of ongoing debate.
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Executive InterviewsFabrice Mollier: Access all areas advertising
TF1 may not dominate the French TV industry as it once did, but that isn’t stopping it adopting innovative new ways of advertising, and the approach seems to be working.
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Executive InterviewsGidon Katz: Sending TV over the top
Positioning itself as a mainstream pay-TV offering means Now TV has some specific demands, but customer retention remains the biggest challenge.
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Executive InterviewsPeter Kerckhoff: The bridge between telecoms and media
Operating across the worlds of telecoms and media, Deutsche Telekom’s Kerckhoff believes he understands the challenges and opportunities faced by both markets.
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Executive InterviewsTom Bert: Illuminating the future of cinema
Higher brightness, increased lifetime and better resolution are all benefits of laser projection, but does that mean we will we see the last of lamp-based projectors anytime soon?
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Executive InterviewsDavid Atkins: Engineering the IP future
Supporting the next generation of broadcast and media professionals is essential for industry growth and development; manufacturers can do more to welcome newcomers by designing systems that resemble what engineers are used to.
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Executive InterviewsJames Rosenstock: March of the millennials
Vice Media is on an aggressive expansion path, looking to launch in 50 markets around the world; and it’s not just focusing on mobile and online programming – linear TV is a key part of the offering.
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Executive InterviewsMichael Zink: 'HDR provides a truly differentiated experience for viewers'
As VP of Technology, Warner Bros. Michael Zink is responsible for exploring the emerging technologies that could enhance Warner Bros.’ capabilities in production, post production and distribution. Concentrating mainly on scripted content for TV and film, his work includes assessing new technologies and assisting with the setup and integration of ...
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Executive InterviewsRaymundo Barros: Building for a bigger and brighter future
As CTO at Globo, Raymundo Barros is responsible for overseeing engineering and technology operations. He led and spearheaded major initiatives such as the transition to digital TV and the creation and distribution of 4K, 4K HDR and 8K content. Before assuming his role as CTO, Barros worked as Engineering Manager ...
