All articles by Adrian Pennington – Page 9
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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.
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FeaturesTesting 3D’s drama potential
David Walliams’ comic novel receives the 3D treatment as the BBC explores the drama genre as part of its two-year experiment with the technology.
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FeaturesTV dips its toe into 3D drama
3D fiction has been a staple of feature film releases, but only now are broadcasters and producers starting to deliver 3D drama treatments. Adrian Pennington reports
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NewsBBC experiments with 3D ‘snorkel’ for Hidden Kingdom
The BBC has commissioned a unique device to capture 3D footage of small creatures in the wild for natural history series Hidden Kingdom.
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NewsEnvy to post-produce The Voice at Windmill Street
Envy has taken over from Evolutions as the picture and audio post-production home for BBC talent show The Voice UK’s second series.
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NewsTechnicolor provides full post on Midsomer
Technicolor has supplied full picture post-production, mastering and tape deliverable services for series 15 of ITV drama Midsomer Murders.
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NewsBVE North expects 20% boost
BVE North is expected to attract more than 3,000 visitors this year, a 20% increase on the inaugural 2011 event.
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NewsITVS’ Provision opens office in London
ITV Studios’ kit rental subsidiary Provision is opening a London office to complement bases in Leeds and Manchester.
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NewsMeduza merges 4K and 3D concept into Titan camera
Meduza Systems has begun shipping the Titan 3D, a single-stereo camera, with Berlin-based rental house Tectum taking first orders.
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NewsRoku chief exec sounds death knell for DVRs
The chief executive of streaming media platform Roku has told the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) that DVRs will ultimately be replaced by on-demand streaming.
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NewsSony shifts towards higher resolution with 4K cameras
Sony is to launch two 4K cameras, the PMW-F5 aimed at TV drama and mainstream TV production and the PMW-F55 targeted at high-end drama and commercials.
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NewsTelegenic targets European first with 4k-capable truck
Telegenic is aiming to become Europe’s first 4K-capable outside broadcaster when its latest super truck hits the road next year.
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NewsBBC head of 3D questions the format’s appeal
Head of 3D Kim Shillinglaw has become the latest BBC executive to question the consumer appetite for 3D.
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NewsBBC tests the power of 3D to explore natural history
BBC natural history series Hidden Kingdom is to be produced in 3D as part of the broadcaster’s two-year examination of stereoscopic technology.
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NewsColossus turns to drama for next 3D project
Sky and Atlantic Productions’ joint 3D venture, Colossus Productions, is moving into drama.
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NewsSky tests 4K at The Emirates
BSkyB has begun testing the technical aspects of ultra-high-definition broadcasts as momentum builds in the industry for a 4K production standard.
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FeaturesMultiscreen takes centre stage
IBC 2012: One of the overriding themes of this year’s trade show will be how broadcasters are adapting to the growth in second-screen activity.
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FeaturesPutting safety back in front
Falling budgets have led to some productions cutting corners on health and safety, but it could prove more costly in the long run. Adrian Pennington speaks to the experts.
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NewsIBC on track to break records
Trade show IBC is on target to break its record for visitor numbers having already sold the largest amount of floor space in its history.
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Panoramic ball camera to make debut at IBC
IBC 2012: A unique camera kit that can be thrown into the air to capture panoramic still images will be demonstrated at IBC.