Andy Stout
FeaturesBehind the scenes: Deutschland 83
With a Cold War backdrop and an ’80s pop soundtrack, US-German co-pro Deutschland 83 is hotly tipped for international success. Andy Stout finds out how the sounds and look of the period were recreated
FeaturesHire Q&A: keeping up with the customer
In a market flooded with competing cameras, and with 4K gradually gaining ground, knowing when and what to invest in is the biggest challenge for hire firms
FeaturesGrading Arte’s Intrusion
French psychological drama Intrusion was shot using Red Epic cameras, enabling senior colourist Frédéric Savoir to develop the distinctive look that blends reality and the surreal, writes Andy Stout
FeaturesEastEnders: broadcasting live from Albert Square
Ahead of this week’s 30th anniversary EastEnders specials, BBC Studios & Post Production operations manager Geoff Ward reveals the challenges involved in delivering the soap live.
FeaturesRio kicks off the 4K era
If the four years since the last World Cup have been a long time in football, they have been a geological age in broadcast technology
Features2013: The explosion of online
Digital growth was driven by tablet penetration, 4G and an industry monetising IPTV
FeaturesLocation, location, location
Soho has always been at the centre of the post-production community, but as rents rise, the ‘edge’ softens and firms move out, can the area sustain its status as the creative heart of the industry?
FeaturesThe rise of virtual reality TV
Virtual studios have had a less enthusiastic reception in the UK than elsewhere, but it could be time for the broadcast industry to reassess the technology.
FeaturesThe sound of things to come
Surround sound is shaking up audio, but before you get wrapped up in 5.1, it pays to have a well-thought-out plan. Andy Stout steers you through the issues.
FeaturesOutside Broadcast in 2009
The economic downturn and Setanta’s demise should have been bad news for the OB sector in 2009, but long-term sports contracts are cause for optimism, writes Andy Stout.
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The news hub comes of age
Tapeless technology is not only changing the role of reporting personnel, it is also enabling broadcasters to design newsrooms that move away from traditional layouts.
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Not big but rather clever
Cameras are smaller and cheaper than ever before, but have we reached the limits of the technological slimming craze? Andy Stout reports on the bearable lightness of filming.
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Production: Broadcast Video Expo
Six leading figures in technology and post-production talk to Andy Stout ahead of this year's Broadcast Video Expo about the prospects for the year ahead.
FeaturesOB's Olympic year
While 2008 was profitable for OBs, the market is braced for a tougher year ahead. The future will be all about smaller, more focused investment.
FeaturesHire enjoys HD boom
Thanks to an increasing demand for HD equipment, 2007 has been another great year for the kit hire sector
NewsIn the audience
Andy Stout joined the audience at a recording of Harry Hill's TV Burpat Teddington Studios.