All articles by Adrian Pennington – Page 8
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FeaturesWhen IT meets post
As digital workflows become more prevalent, IT is beginning to merge with production processes
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NewsAvid promises 4K mastering as DS development ceases
Avid has pledged its commitment to developing tools for high-resolution mastering as post-production facility owners come to terms with the manufacturer’s decision to end development of its DS software.
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FeaturesStudios lose out on shoots
A lack of capacity is forcing co-productions into post-industrial spaces or overseas
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FeaturesSalford special: north-west focus
Production in the north-west is being redefined as the centre of gravity shifts away from London to Salford.
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FeaturesDelivering to spec
Ask the experts: The date in 2014 when leading UK broadcasters will ask for programmes to be delivered as AS-11 files is set to be announced by the DPP at IBC. Post facilities share their experiences of adapting their workflows
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FeaturesOB opens up for change
The OB sector is anticipating a shake-down as decisions on several contracts are in the offing
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NewsCTV orders 4K-ready truck for England cricket on Sky
CTV has ordered a 4K-ready outside broadcast vehicle to cover England’s home cricket internationals for Sky Sports.
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NewsUniversity makes strides in HDR development
IBC 2013: Researchers at Warwick University claim to have made a significant step in High Dynamic Range (HDR) by developing a £325,000 camera system comprising two DSLRs.
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FeaturesA fresh look for factual
The ‘filmic look’ associated with drama has filtered into factual.
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FeaturesReady for kick off
BT Sport has designed, outfitted and is now testing the infrastructure and procedures necessary to go live with its sports channels in August.
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FeaturesMedia Hubs
Along the banks of Glasgow’s River Clyde, in an area once dominated by ship-building, is a thriving cultural quarter bustling with digital media, hot-housed innovators and inward investment.
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FeaturesFocal International Awards shortlist
With footage of nuns, Putin’s Russia and the 1990s rave scene, the shortlist for the tenth Focal International Awards is nothing if not eclectic.
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FeaturesA new dimension in sound
With Ultra-HD on the horizon, attention is turning to how the audio experience can keep pace with the improved visuals on a growing range of devices.
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FeaturesAll set for the drama deluge
The incoming tax break for high-end drama is expected to bring a flood of work to UK studios, putting capacity under pressure. Can they cope with the influx?
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NewsTax breaks to bring Showtime’s Penny Dreadful to UK
Showtime’s Penny Dreadful is set to be one of the first major US TV dramas that will be shot in the UK as a direct consequence of the imminent high-end drama tax breaks.
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FeaturesGame on for Ultra-HD
With barriers to production beginning to be overcome, the 2014 World Cup final in Rio could be the first major event captured in 4K.
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NewsDock 10 offers cloud editing
Dock 10 is to launch a private cloud-based craft editing platform.
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NewsColossus Productions to shoot 3D horror shorts
BSkyB and Atlantic Productions’ joint venture Colossus Productions is to shoot a series of pilot 3D horror films which could lead to a feature-length commission.
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FeaturesIn tune with business
The production music sector is thriving on the back of digital technology, higher quality and creative catalogues. Indies are striking deals to cash in, reports Adrian Pennington
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FeaturesUnleashing the power of digital
The shift to digital capture took several steps forward in 2012, with Ultra-HD now on the horizon.