All IBC2024 articles – Page 16
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Technical PapersIBC2024 Tech Papers: AI for audio description: A natural voice for accessibility
This study describes the development and implementation of an AI-based natural voice synthesis and automated mixing workflow for audio description (AD) in Brazilian television drama content, with a real demonstration case of success.
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Daily NewsSony’s 4K camcorder duo on track for AI
At IBC, Sony has introduced two 4K handheld professional camcorders with AI-based subject recognition autofocus, tracking, and auto framing. The HXR-NX800 NXCAM and PXW-Z200 XDCAM have 1in CMOS sensors, a new 20x optical zoom lens, variable neutral-density (ND) filters, and assignable lens rings.
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Daily NewsThinkAnalytics suggests FAST way to monetise content
The ability to automatically generate and schedule FAST channels is a key focus for ThinkAnalytics this year, as service providers continue to seek ways to monetise their content.
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Daily NewsGlobalM offers a SDVN bridge across two worlds
Users can experience new cloud orchestration capabilities for software-defined contribution and distribution, claims GlobalM for its advanced IP gateway technology.
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Technical PapersIBC2024 Tech Papers: Smart introduction of 5G Broadcast in co-existence with legacy broadcast systems
In this paper, we analyze how 5G Broadcast can be introduced and deployed while coexisting in the same UHF channel with several other legacy broadcast radio technologies, including ATSC 3.0, DVB-T2 and ISDB-T
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NewsPLAZAMEDIA and MR Factory form Virtual Production partnership
Leading sports TV producer in the German-speaking region PLAZAMEDIA GmbH has partnered with the renowned Madrid-based MR Factory to drive developments in virtual production. The partnership was announced at IBC2024 in Amsterdam, with the aim to open the market for virtual production in German-speaking regions and beyond.
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VideoBridging AI and User Experience: Practical Tips for Editors
Content recommendation and user experience personalization powered by AI offers numerous benefits, but they also raise concerns, particularly regarding editorial control. In this session we discuss how the complex world of content promotion, application structure, personalisation and targeting needs to find a balance between automation, configuration and AI based technologies.
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Industry TrendsFAST fills the gap for Virgin Media O2
FAST has proved an attractive – if challenging – way of filling a key gap left by basic cable channels in Virgin Media O2’s line-up, according to David Bouchier, chief TV and entertainment officer, Virgin Media O2.
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VideoCan AI be regulated? What public policy can(‘t) do to address AI risks
Over the past year, the regulation of AI has been a hot political topic in Europe and in the world. Politicians and regulators have attempted to come up with responses to the new risks created by the rapid development of AI, from surveillance to AI’s impact on the media and ...
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VideoAI-Powered Interactive Marketing: Bringing Characters to Life
Join Microsoft as we explore how GenAI and Azure are revolutionizing the creation of digital characters and animated storytellers. This session will demonstrate how studios can streamline previsualization workflows and enhance promotional marketing for animated films. Discover how these AI-driven technologies are broadly applicable across the media industry for bringing ...
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VideoMeet Sir Martian: How Monks Combined Advanced AI and Robotics to Engineer a Conversational Artist
AI-powered aliens who serve us coffee and sketch artistic portraits might seem like the stuff of sci-fi, but Monks is making it happen in real time with two robotic demos: Wormhole, a conversational alien, and Sir Martian, a talking street artist. In this presentation, Karli DeFilipp will guide you through ...
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VideoIs GenAI capable of predictions? Developments of AI in Sport with Olympic Channel
In this session on Gen AI in the Paris 2024 Olympics, Christopher Jackson, Global Head of Digital Data and Analytics - Olympic Channel, asks whether GenAI can make predictions in its current state and whether it has the ability to understand the world around it.
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VideoAI in Action: Gen AI meets Sports to delight Fans
AI is more than just the next big thing — it’s a pivotal force reshaping the media and entertainment landscape. But how does this translate in reality? Our series of case studies provides a deep dive into AI’s real world applications that are optimising operations and unlocking new business opportunities.
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VideoTransforming Live Media with Software-Defined Solutions
Discover how software-defined broadcast infrastructure is revolutionizing the live media landscape by enhancing flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. Learn about the advantages of decoupling hardware and software, benefiting both developers and end users. Finally, explore transformative applications within software-defined infrastructure that are shaping the future of media delivery.
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VideoAmerican Cinema Editors (ACE): Job ter Burg on how AI is extending the editor's toolkit
Celebrated editor Job ter Burg, ACE, NCE, joins Variety/Variety VIP+ Senior Entertainment Technology & Crafts Editor Carolyn Giardina in an engaging conversation about his work and career path. Job will discuss his latest film, The Watchers, (dir. Ishana Night Shyamalan) as well as his Nederlands Film Festival Golden ...
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Industry TrendsWhat to look out for on Day 4 (Monday 16 September)
Day four: the finale. Last chance to shine and soak up knowledge, discover never-seen-before innovations and round off more lasting connections. With the Conference programme already wrapped up, Monday is a great opportunity to explore everything else the showfloor and stages have to offer. And make sure you don’t miss ...
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VideoAmerican Cinema Editors (ACE): Job ter Burg on how AI is extending the editor’s toolkit
Celebrated editor Job ter Burg, ACE, NCE, joins Variety/Variety VIP+ Senior Entertainment Technology & Crafts Editor Carolyn Giardina in an engaging conversation about his work and career path. Job will discuss his latest film, The Watchers, (dir. Ishana Night Shyamalan) as well as his Nederlands Film Festival Golden ...
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VideoDolby exhibits immersive sound solutions
Dolby Laboratories exhibited its latest professional immersive sound solutions.
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VideoV-Nova sets up new XR studios division
Guido Menardi, CEO & Co-Founder at V-Nova explains how the company is focussing on the growth of Low Complexity Enhancement Video Coding (LCEVC), its TV3.0 partnership with Globo, and its integration with NVidia, as well as the launch of the company’s V-Nova Studios business unit targeting the fast-growing XR entertainment ...
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VideoIP costs currently double SDI for OB systems integration
Systems integrator Megahertz has found IP costs are currently double SDI for broadcast trucks despite the potential of the technology for the future.
