All articles by Adrian Pennington – Page 10
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NewsNHK develops SHV tech for London 2012
A graphics system and editing platform are among the innovations developed by Japanese broadcaster NHK for the Super Hi-Vision (SHV) production of the London 2012 Olympics.
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NewsBT looks to give viewers control over PL coverage
BT’s coverage of the English Premier League from 2013-14 could introduce technology that enables viewers to edit their own version of the live match feed.
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FeaturesDiamond Jubilee: by royal appointment
The state occasion of the Diamond Jubilee is unprecedented in the scale of its outside broadcast. Adrian Pennington reports on the key broadcasters’ production plans.
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FeaturesFull stream ahead for 3D
Broadcast format issues have limited the number of 3D channels. Could a new breed of VoD services for connected devices take off with viewers?
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FeaturesNAB 2012: Less is more
This year’s NAB will have fewer product launches and more focus on streamlining workflows and reducing costs. But there will still be plenty to get tech buyers excited.
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FeaturesStudios: meeting demand for space
With several new studios opening and established ones being expanded, Adrian Pennington asks: is there over-capacity in the market, or will rising demand keep everyone busy?
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FeaturesOutside Broadcasting: summer of sport
The quick succession of Euro 2012 and the Olympics threatens a shortage of skilled crew. Adrian Pennington finds out how the UK’s outside broadcasters will cope.
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FeaturesFinding an alternative to tape
Adrian Pennington weighs up the options, from high-end media like SR and Redmag, to robust memory cards such as SxS and P2, and the latest prosumer options including XQD.
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Features3D's slow but sure coming of age
A lack of original content and funding issues have slowed growth, but progress is still being made, says Adrian Pennington.
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FeaturesUneven year for OB sector
The royal wedding and Rugby World Cup kept outside broadcast firms busy in a quiet year, but 2012 promises to be a whole lot better. Adrian Pennington and Michael Burns report.
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NewsBBC trial puts Daleks in the living room
Toy Daleks that move in time with their on-screen counterparts in an episode of Doctor Who have been demonstrated by researchers at BBC R&D North.
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FeaturesIs 3D living up to the hype?
Sales of 3D TV sets in the UK remain small and few commissions are yet available. But as the market matures, new business models are emerging, finds Adrian Pennington.
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FeaturesTaking a pragmatic approach
The Broadcast Technology Survey 2011: Broadcasters and In-house facilities
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FeaturesA hire level of service
With the advancing technologies of file-based production, the role of kit-hire companies has developed into an all-round support package for producers. Adrian Pennington reports.
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NewsBBC investigates future of audio
Furry wallpaper and reflective floormats are some of the living room accessories being investigated by a BBC-led R&D project into the future of audio technologies.
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NewsTimeline/IMG tee up workflow
Timeline TV and IMG Media are following their logging and archive partnership for the host coverage of Wimbledon with a similar workflow for the BBC’s coverage of the Open Golf Championship later this month.
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NewsIBC to highlight technology in development
Visitors to IBC later this year will be able to browse a range of concepts and prototypes from broadcast labs and university R&D departments that have not yet become commercial products.
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NewsUnit restructures to offer distinct services
Unit is restructuring its facilities and hiring more staff to fill separate creative offerings for offline editing, audio and finishing.
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NewsBBC springs for Q-Balls
The BBC Natural History Unit has chosen remote camera systems from Camera Corps for the seventh Springwatch series.
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NewsProcam vans debut on Red or Black
Syco TV’s ITV1 gameshow Red or Black has made first use of outside broadcast-equipped custom-built Volkswagen Crafter vans from Procam Television.