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Industry Trends2020: 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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NewsRIST Forum appoints new directors to drive interoperability
Reliable Internet Stream Transport (RIST), which champions interoperability for the broadcast market, has announced the appointment of new directors to drive this vision for 2020.
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Industry TrendsMESA’s head in the cloud
At a recent MESA (Media & Entertainment Services Alliance) content workflow management forum, presentations on cloud transformation and cloud-based workflows worked well in explaining the issues and advantages. George Jarrett reports.
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VideoTech Expert: Inside Blockchain
Video: In this week’s Tech Expert, Dr Maria Grazia Vigliotti explains the advent of blockchain and how it can be harnessed in media and entertainment.
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NewsUpdated: IBC statement on coronavirus (Covid-19)
IBC issues updated statement on coronavirus (Covid-19)
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Thought LeadershipInternational Women’s Day: Each for equal
The #MeToo movement started a generation of change. Advocacy group Rise managing director Carrie Wootten looks back at its success and forward to industry change.
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NewsFacebook to cancel F8 Developer Conference over coronavirus causes
Facebook’s F8 annual conference has been cancelled amid growing concerns around COVID-19 with the firm planning to replace the in-person event with locally hosted highlights.
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NewsUK PSBs valued by audiences despite decline in eyeballs
Ofcom has published a five-year review of public service broadcasting highlighting the drop in viewership with online failing to make up for live broadcast figures.
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VideoTech Expert: Inside Codecs
Video: In this week’s Tech Expert, Ken McCann explains the importance of the role of codecs including HEVC, AV1 and VVC.
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NewsDisney scientists use AI to enhance video compression
Computer scientists from the University of California, Irvine and Disney Research have demonstrated how deep learning can compete with classical codecs using AI-enhanced video compression.
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NewsVisual Data acquires Digital Post Services
Multichannel media management company Visual Data Media Services has struck a deal to acquire Hollywood-based Digital Post Services.
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Industry TrendsLive graphics: Delivering differentiation
Ensuring that broadcast graphics remain effective and consistent is no small feat in the era of OTT services and Augmented Reality, writes David Davies.
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NewsFilm and TV sector launches initiative to tackle “mental health crisis”
The Film and TV Charity has launched a Mental Health Taskforce to tackle the mental health “crisis” in the UK film and television industry.
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NewsDPP announces industry scores 2/5 for sustainability
The DPP has unveiled the first average score for participants in its Committed to Sustainability programme, which was launched last November to promote environmentally sustainable practices.
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NewsWomen’s mentoring group Rise opens 2020 programme
Rise, the advocate group for gender diversity within the broadcast manufacturing and services sector, has launched its third annual mentoring scheme.
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NewsMediaset’s shareholders approve Media For Europe
Mediaset España’s shareholders have approved amendments to the articles of association of the planned holding company that will house Mediaset’s merged Italian and Spanish arms.
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VideoTech Expert: Inside AI
Video: In the third of a series of explainer videos, IABM’s Lorenzo Zanni details the technology behind, and applications of, artificial intelligence (AI).
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Executive InterviewsGrass Valley’s Tim Shoulders on Black Dragon’s take over from Belden
Private equity firm Black Dragon led by a former Avid boss has acquired Grass Valley from Belden in a deal set to harness the company’s “responsible innovation” and foray into cloud and SaaS solutions.
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NewsDPP predicts globalisation to impact M+E
The DPP has published its annual media industries predictions revealing the challenges and opportunities affecting media supply chain.
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NewsBlack Dragon Capital to acquire Belden’s Grass Valley
The entirety of Grass Valley will be acquired by a private equity firm led by former Avid CEO Louis Hernandez, with aims to accelerate the business into a cloud-based technology leader.
