All articles by Adrian Pennington – Page 10

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    BT looks to give viewers control over PL coverage

    2012-06-28T11:42:00Z

    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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    Diamond Jubilee: by royal appointment

    2012-05-24T08:30:00Z

    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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    Full stream ahead for 3D

    2012-05-17T08:30:00Z

    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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    Features

    NAB 2012: Less is more

    2012-04-12T10:39:00Z

    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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    Studios: meeting demand for space

    2012-03-29T07:00:00Z

    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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    Outside Broadcasting: summer of sport

    2012-02-23T08:29:00Z

    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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    Finding an alternative to tape

    2012-02-16T08:29:00Z

    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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    3D's slow but sure coming of age

    2011-12-08T13:11:00Z

    A lack of original content and funding issues have slowed growth, but progress is still being made, says Adrian Pennington.

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    Uneven year for OB sector

    2011-12-08T12:27:00Z

    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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    News

    BBC trial puts Daleks in the living room

    2011-11-24T09:40:00Z

    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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    Is 3D living up to the hype?

    2011-11-10T08:29:00Z

    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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    Features

    Taking a pragmatic approach

    2011-09-01T13:34:00Z

    The Broadcast Technology Survey 2011: Broadcasters and In-house facilities

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    Features

    A hire level of service

    2011-07-21T07:59:00Z

    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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    News

    BBC investigates future of audio

    2011-07-14T10:07:00Z

    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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    Timeline/IMG tee up workflow

    2011-07-14T10:00:00Z

    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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    News

    IBC to highlight technology in development

    2011-07-14T09:57:00Z

    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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    News

    Unit restructures to offer distinct services

    2011-07-14T09:46:00Z

    Unit is restructuring its facilities and hiring more staff to fill separate creative offerings for offline editing, audio and finishing.

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    News

    BBC springs for Q-Balls

    2011-07-06T15:43:00Z

    The BBC Natural History Unit has chosen remote camera systems from Camera Corps for the seventh Springwatch series.

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    Procam vans debut on Red or Black

    2011-07-06T15:42:00Z

    Syco TV’s ITV1 gameshow Red or Black has made first use of outside broadcast-equipped custom-built Volkswagen Crafter vans from Procam Television.

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    Features

    The technology of tomorrow

    2011-06-20T17:51:00Z

    From 4K stereo cameras to holographic TV and augmented reality, Adrian Pennington looks at how the most cutting-edge kit currently on the market will transform broadcasting.