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BROADCAST AND CINEMATOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT MARKET UPDATE

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The UK film and television markets led the world with leading talent, fully-utilised stages and buoyant used equipment markets. Now with evident rationalisation and consolidation, used equipment values are suffering. What happened? Find out Hickman Shearer’s thoughts in their latest white paper offering thought leadership on the Broadcast and Ci...

Submitted by Hickman Shearer

Published 17 July 2024

How Rethinking Playout Can Redefine Your Media Supply Cha...

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By Graham Sharp, BCNEXXT In an industry that thrives on innovation yet often clings to traditional workflows, BCNEXXT's presence at a media supply chain event like the recent DPP Media Supply Chain Festival is likely to raise some eyebrows — and for good reason. While BCNEXXT may be recognized as a leading playout provider, we're not just mainta...

Submitted by Jenni

Published 14 June 2024

Press Start - Video Game Localization Goes Beyond Transl...

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By Eric Carson, EVP Strategic Growth, Vubiquity In an increasingly globalized world, the video game industry stands as a testament to the power of interconnected entertainment. However, reaching a diverse audience requires more than just translating text; it demands a comprehensive localization strategy that considers cultural nuances, gameplay...

Submitted by Jenni

Published 10 June 2024

Disguise Opens New 3000 sqft Production Studio in New Yor...

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Disguise, the visual experience platform powering ESPN’s Sports Centre, WWE’s production facility and more, has opened a new office in the heart of New York City. Featuring a state-of-the-art virtual production space with both LED and green screen stages, the 3000 sq ft facility will enable film, broadcast and live events professionals to explore h...

Submitted by Liaison PR

Published 06 June 2024

Why Elevated Metadata is the Foundation of the AI-Powered...

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Eric Carson, EVP Strategic Growth at Vubiquity, a global leader in software and services for communications and media companies, is sharing his thoughts regarding why he believes that elevated metadata is the foundation of the AI-powered media supply chain. Metadata is fundamental to creating an exceptional viewer experience, but for all that c...

Submitted by Jenni

Published 13 May 2024

Run Joe Run - 360 degree live streaming running the 2024...

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Three years ago to the day the 2024 TCS London Marathon took place, Joe Ramsden found himself suddenly unable to walk and see and was admitted to hospital. Uncontrollably vomiting at every attempt to open his eyes, he had no idea what was happening and nor did the doctors. After four similar incidents and being in and out of hospital – during the l...

Submitted by Joss Armitage

Published 30 April 2024

The Art of Implementing Responsible and Effective GenAI a...

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Raman Abrol CEO of Vubiquity and General Manager for Amdocs Media, a global leader in software and services for communications and media companies, is sharing his thoughts regarding the art of implementing responsible and effective GenAI and automation across media supply chains. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), the modern elixir of...

Submitted by Jenni

Published 10 April 2024

Meptik Equips Miami University with State-of-the-Art XR S...

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In a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly constructed Richard M. McVey Data Science Building, Miami University proudly revealed its latest technological marvel — an extended reality (XR) stage for the education of students in real-time workflows. Meptik, the leader in creative and technical services for virtual and immersive productions, spea...

Submitted by Liaison PR

Published 18 March 2024

Pebble and TV Anhanguera Case Study

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TV Anhanguera, a television network headquartered in Goiânia, Brazil, operates 11 TV channels, all affiliated with TV Globo, the largest free-to-air television network in the country. Recently, it faced a challenge that many other broadcasters worldwide are grappling with: its legacy servers reached the end of their life. Enhancing Operational...

Submitted by Shawn Belluigi

Published 28 February 2024

A hole in one - LiveU and Disc Golf remote production cas...

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Disc Golf may not be a sport immediately familiar to many, but it has a long history dating back as far as the early 1960s. Previously known as frisbee golf, it’s a flying disc sport in which players throw a disc at a target. It uses rules similar to those for golf with the sport usually played on a course with nine or 18 “holes”. Very popular...

Submitted by Joss Armitage

Published 28 February 2024

Where Are You in Your Cloud Adoption Strategy

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By Chris McCarthy, VP Media Solutions at TMT Insights The Media and Entertainment technology industry continues to evolve in its journey from on-premises infrastructure and workflows to the cloud-native landscape notably described in MovieLabs’ 2030 Vision whitepaper. Most major studios and content creators have adopted the cloud for some portio...

Submitted by Chris McCarthy

Published 27 February 2024

Driving Content Security Preparedness from Script to Scre...

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By: Terri Davies, President, Trusted Partner Network (TPN) According to Cybersecurity Ventures, the global annual cost of cybercrime is predicted to reach GBP 7.5 million (USD 9.5 trillion) in 2024. As we continue to navigate these trends and forecasts, I encourage you to ask yourselves, what is your company’s content security risk management st...

Submitted by Terri Davies

Published 30 January 2024

Edmonton Oilers Engage Their Content-Hungry Fans with Liv...

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Edmonton Oilers Engage Their Content-Hungry Fans with LiveU Longtime Edmonton Oilers’ Manager of Video Production, Ryan Hyrcun has been a big believer in digital media since the beginning. He first brought content to diehard fans of the NHL team via social media channels, then helping to launch Oilers+, a streaming platform that gives fans exclu...

Submitted by Joss Armitage

Published 18 January 2024

Rohde and Schwarz Offers State-of-the-Art Transmitter Tra...

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Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. offers customers two free seats at their popular THU9 Operation and Maintenance Transmitter Training with a purchase of a THU9 Transmitter. The two-day course is held several times a month and led by veteran transmitter expert Glen Hurst at the Rohde & Schwarz U.S. Headquarters in Columbia, MD. Participants of this trainin...

Submitted by Robin L. Hoffman

Published 13 December 2023

Prioritizing Localization Earlier in the Media Supply Cha...

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The surge of content localization is a prolifically discussed topic, and it’s no secret that localization has become essential for content providers, streaming platforms, and broadcast networks to monetize their content, attract new subscribers and viewers, and ultimately provide more culturally relevant content. What was often a scalable investmen...

Submitted by Shawn Belluigi

Published 05 October 2023