All articles by Adrian Pennington – Page 17
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IBC 08: $3.5bn by 2009 - and growing
According to signage research experts DisplaySearch, the global market for DS displays is currently more than $1.5bn, projected to exceed $3.5bn by end of 2009.
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FeaturesIBC 08: A vision of the future
European broadcasters are to join forces with NHK at IBC this year to give a glimpse of what the next generation of HD might look like.
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FeaturesIBC 08: Making Super Hi-Vision a reality
NHK has a three-year plan designed to take the various R&D projects that are key to bringing SHV to a broadcasting reality.
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FeaturesProduction: Format Frenzy
As the number of ways to view video has exploded, facilities are facing complex technical challenges. Adrian Pennington looks at the demands of post-producing in a multi-format world.
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FeaturesCase study: The Green Balloon Club
The Green Balloon Club is a weekly half-hour nature show comprising a mix of studio and filmed segments for CBeebies. It also has a significant online presence featuring additional video sequences.
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FeaturesCase study: Britain From Above
This forthcoming 3 x 60-minute factual series airing on BBC1, BBC2 and BBC4 promises to reveal the patterns of our lives from a strikingly fresh perspective.
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FeaturesThe challenges of shooting 4k
With a vast array of cameras to choose from, posting work in 4k has recently become fashionable - but it can also be very costly and impractical.
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Somethin' Else on offer for studio seekers
Production company Somethin' Else is offering its studio and post-production facilities for hire.
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FeaturesTurning TV on to Manchester
Salford's MediaCity complex is the north-west's best shot at becoming a rival to London, with the development hatching plans to become a global media hub. But its success still rests with commissioners.
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NewsPepper relaunched under new owners
Venture capitalists Partner Capital and a group headed by independent financier David Megginson have bought the business and assets of Pepper Post for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsBBCi to offer full-time sport service
The BBC is to launch a permanent interactive sports service on digital TV after the summer's Beijing Olympics.
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FeaturesProduction: Post training
Preparing young people for work in post-production is a hot topic, with many pointing to a big skills gap between education and employment.
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BBC project will let viewers 'direct' sport
A BBC-backed project that will allow viewers to 'direct' live broadcast events is being readied for the 2012 London Olympics.
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BBC develops multiple-camera analysis tool
The BBC is developing a new graphical analysis tool which allows the capture and inter-active replay of live events using multiple cameras.
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NewsAvid develops 3D stereo tools
Avid Technology is researching enhancements to its key Media Composer technology for the production of stereoscopic 3D content.
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FeaturesAnother dimension
Now that HDTV has established itself, the industry is beginning to ask what the next big thing for TV could be. There's an increasingly strong possibility that the answer is 3D stereo.
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NewsMore facilities upgrade with 3D production tools
Two more UK facilities are investing in tools for post-producing stereoscopic 3D film, corporate and special broadcast projects.
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FeaturesNAB Show Focus: Hulu and Kangaroo
How are US and UK VoD services Hulu and Kangaroo shaping up, asks Adrian Pennington.
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FeaturesNAB Show Focus: IPTV
Adrian Pennington examines how IPTV services are preparing to change viewing habits.
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NAB: Sony unites to stay ahead of the game
Adrian Pennington reports from Sony's HQ in Tokyo on how the media and technology giant plans to unify developments across its professional and consumer divisions.