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Tokyo Olympics broadcasters take to the Cloud
OBS leverages Alibaba’s cloud technologies for value-added service delivery at Tokyo 2020, offering key broadcast services accessible from anywhere
Helping future leaders on their way to success
ScreenSkills’ Leaders of Tomorrow programme seeks to provide more effective career pathways to encourage diversity in leadership roles
Championing the creative industries in West Yorkshire
Tracy Brabin, the newly elected mayor of West Yorkshire, is battling to keep C4 out of private hands and deliver a Creative New Deal for the region
Skilling up TV’s next generation of accountants
The role might not be glamorous but few are more important to a production
Edinburgh rings the changes
Jack Thorne’s MacTaggart and an interview with Whoopi Goldberg are among the highlights of this year’s Festival
Whisper: our assets are our people
When the pandemic hit, the sports producer doubled down on protecting staff jobs and “eking out that little bit more” than its rivals
What’s next in global media M&A?
How do the likes of Netflix and Comcast react to the recent mega-mergers that have reshaped global media, asks Tom Dods
Building an agile UK production workforce
How the Production Guild of Great Britain is adapting to improve representation and strengthen skills for production professionals
From chaos to order: Archiving data on tape with Software-defined Tape
A fast and ultra-secure way to archive your object storage
Best Indie nominees: Chalkboard TV
Mike Benson’s indie showed factual producers can make it in the drama game
Best Indie nominees: Talkback
Launching new formats on Netflix and ITV proved how versatile Fremantle-owned Talkback can be
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Best Indie nominees: Love Productions
Love Productions quickly pivoted during lockdown to create innovative, Covid-safe versions of hits such as The Great British Bake Off
Best Indie nominees: Mammoth Screen
The ITV Studios drama indie delivered one of 2020’s most talked about hits: The Serpent
Best Indie nominees: Plimsoll Productions
The Bristol-based factual giant produced cutting-edge shows for everyone from Apple TV+ and Netflix to the PSBs
Best Indie nominees: 72 Films
From BBC’s Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty to Amazon Prime’s All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur, 72’s factual hits made waves
Five ‘to dos’ for recruiting in a post-Covid world
Recruitment expert Arnaud Doggett gives his top tips for prospective employers
Green Rock cements hybrid cloud facility
Transitioning away from bricks and mortar into a completely cloud-based shop
The lowdown on Park Royal Broadcast Studios
Designed with the vision to deliver world-class, technologically advanced studio spaces
Giving Swedish rom-com universal appeal with HDR and Dolby Vision
Bringing Scandinavian television to the next level
Indies show resilience in Covid crisis
The sector was hit hard by the pandemic but with determination, hard work and a little support, production is now back in a major way
Payroll for the Covid era
Sargent-Disc’s End-to-End Digital Payroll Workflow is the first completely digital production payroll service for the UK entertainment industries
ITN reveals winners of My News in 65
Mei Gray and Will Maltby unveiled as winners of its children’s journalism competition
Forging a golden era for Irish drama
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland to support panel discussion on international TV drama at this year’s the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival
Virtual studios for entertainment shows
Match of The Day, BBC Bitesize and Weavr among the productions using dock10’s revolutionary facilities
The experts training High end TV and film Covid supervisors to shoot safely
How medical specialists are supporting The Production Guild of Great Britain’s drive to equip covid supervisors with the best safety information
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Framestore uses SDN-based cloud connectivity to render Hollywood hits
The BAFTA and Oscar award-winning creative studio has transformed its rendering process with Megaport’s Network as a Service (NaaS)
Making live programmes safely and efficiently
ViacomCBS lead system engineer outlines his experiences of using Sony’s Cloud-based Virtual Production and the benefits it brings to content creators
Helping talent to make a move
ScreenSkills is at the heart of finding and sustaining a skilled and inclusive workforce in all the production hubs the country now has to offer
Branded content boom: why digital channels count
Advertisers are following viewers to VoD and social media services and smart companies are taking advantage
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Meeting demand for space
Film/TV studios developer Quartermaster is to open two new television studios in the UK
RTS NI reveals winners of 2020 Programme Awards
Actress Michelle Fairley was awarded the coveted Brian Waddell Award for her outstanding contribution to the broadcast industry
Future proof your studio with AoIP
Whether you’re building a new studio or upgrading an existing one, Audio over IP is a necessity
Make a move up the TV career ladder
The ScreenSkills Make a Move scheme is a key programme for supporting progression in the industry
Podcast: Are we drowning in premium TV streaming platforms?
Emma Bartholomew in conversation with Pulse Films – president scripted, Jamie Hall & Barclays relationship director - Tom Dods
Serving the public through news
Tracing ITN’s 65-year history has reaffirmed its public service core, says departing chief executive Anna Mallett
Reflections of an ITN Prodigal Son
As Chris Shaw prepares to mark a decade in his third stint at ITN, he looks at the company which has moulded his professional life
Bringing nocturnal nature to life
How Dolby technologies helped Plimsoll Productions use colour photography at night
News during Covid: keeping audiences engaged
ITV News’ head of newsgathering Andrew Dagnell on engaging audiences, reporting on the pandemic and preserving spirits in the office
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Reassessing the pace of change
Predicting the post-coronavirus future is hard but lockdown has challenged our received wisdom about content and audiences, says Ian Rumsey
Keeping Jeremy Vine talking during lockdown
The team behind C5’s daytime show reveal how they have adapted and found new ways of working
Confronting inequality
It’s by showing empathy and building trust that communities share their battle scars and fears says ITV News London reporter Ria Chatterjee
Bringing power to the people
C5 News’ chief correspondent Tessa Chapman spotlights the challenge of capturing the everyday under Covid conditions
Broadcast journalism still matters
Strong TV journalism is absolutely vital in an age of digital disruption and difficult political discourse, says Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Focus on the camera experts
Luna Remote Systems offers a huge range of specialist remote camera systems and support from a team of experienced and dedicated professionals
Changes in law could shape future news coverage
Keeping abreast of these changes might just avert a major problem for employers and individuals alike, says ITN’s John Battle
How can producers best manage Covid-19 legal and commercial risks?
Abbas Media Law provides tips to help producers understand what law apply in the Covid-era
A bastion of British broadcasting
ITN is a shining example of a British television success story and will remain vital to the health of the sector in the future, says John Whittingdale
Flying to the epicentre
Scoops: in the last in our series of extracts from ITV News’ collection of 59 specially commissioned essays, Debi Edward describes how she reported a new virus emerging from China
The politics of war reporting
Scoops: from reporting amid a terror attack in Paris to the conflict in East Timor, walking towards the action is now part of a journalist’s role, says Matt Frei
Up close and personal: The challenges of covering Biden’s Victory
Covid-19 restrictions challenged reporters looking to get under the skin of voters in the US election, but the emotion was plain to see
Fujifilm installs new fleet of 4K UHD lenses at BBC Studioworks Elstree
Fujifilm UK is delighted to extend their partnership with BBC Studioworks by upgrading its fleet of lenses to support 4K technology.
Pandemic production: and we’re live
Our digital conferences have proven we can reimagine how to deliver news and debate, says Elizabeth Fisher-Robins
A day in the life of a senior edit technician
Post-production puts together the building blocks from which creative endeavours can bloom, says ITN’s Anil Douglas
When Paul met the politicians
Getting Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn to abandon the script and offer a soundbite that turns an interview into a story
Kevin Clarke’s inquest: seeing the full picture
Comment: I would speak out in open court again to highlight how important footage from police body cameras can be to telling the full story, says Steph Davies.
ITN News in the ‘90s: The death of Princess Diana
Nigel Dacre recalls the night reports came in that the People’s Princess had been killed in a car crash in Paris
California based Emmy® nominees live streamed
Pocket Cinema Camera 6K and ATEM Mini Pro technology used to produce first virtual, nationally telecast Emmy ceremony
The power of kindness can enact change
Channel 4 News allowed me to send my message of anti-racism across the world, says Patrick Hutchinson
The blueprint for a digital age
ITV News director of news Michael Jermey says committing to digitalisation, diversity & safeguarding broadcast values will drive future success
When Clare met the great British public
Art of the interview: the vox pop is the unrecognised gem, as we can learn more about the world from the public than politicians, says Clare Fallon
Remembering lost colleagues: Terry Lloyd, Fred Nerac and Hussein Osman
Comment: Ex-ITV News managing editor Robin Elias recalls the terrible day in Basra, and a moving return trip to Iraq
Remembering lost colleagues: Gaby Rado
Comment: In 2003, Channel 4 News tragically lost distinguished foreign affairs correspondent Gaby Rado, who fell from a hotel roof in Iraq. Alex Thomson remembers his former colleague and friend
How Vizrt helped announce President-elect Biden
Vizrt graphics seen by billions on election night as more than 100 broadcasters present and engage in real-time data
A day in the life of an ITV News floor manager
Behind the Scenes: collaboration and variety keep the job exciting every day, says Charlie Adiya
Covid-19: the story that impacts us all
Scoops: reporters usually tell stories through a lens, but coronavirus is personal to everyone, says Victoria Macdonald
Don’t take democracy for granted
Comment: Western democracies are fragile and elections must be wary of violence and demagoguery, says Lindsey Hilsum
Covering the capital comprehensively
As Covid generates a scrutiny of regional approaches, ITV News London must provide a detailed local perspective, says Hannah Emerson-Thomas
ITV: the evolution of the newsroom
ITV news and current affairs director Michael Jermey looks back at the pioneering journalism that created a formidable force in broadcast news
Forensic filmmaking: reinventing true crime
The rigorous journalism and care for contributors that underpins true crime programming ensures they really hit the mark, says Nathaniel Lippiett
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ITN News in the 90s: a decade of big news and innovation
Comment: the 1990s was an incredible decade for the news business, but the ITN ‘formula’ for success remains the same, says Nigel Dacre
Pandemic puts SVoDs in charge
Big-ticket movie launches and ease of use means streamers are attracting subscribers faster than ever, says Tom Dods
Election Fever: How dock10 brings leaders’ debates to TV
The challenge of creating political debates with “good energy, that looked slick, and had a glossy, primetime feel”
Postcard from Florida: Trump’s last-ditch gamble
Donald Trump’s return to the campaign trail could represent the moment he lost his re-election bid, says Robert Moore
When Minnie met Cummings
Doorstepping Boris Johnson’s advisor after his lockdown trip to Durham required skills I’d learned on the red carpet, says Minnie Stephenson
Policing the lockdown
Rachel Younger recalls the strange novelty of following Merseyside police officers patrolling the streets during the early days of lockdown
How we handled the Queen Mother’s passing
Striking the right tone on our coverage of a royal death taught me much about broadcast news I still remember today, says Mary Nightingale
Deterring democracy: making the case for news
Our scoop on black voter suppression highlights why the need for independent investigative journalism has never been stronger, says Ben de Pear
Post-production in lockdown: excitement and challenges
The cultural changes to our working lives that lockdown brought will remain forever, says Olly Strous
When Nina met Meryl – and Tom and George and Britney
Art of the interview: Capturing A-listers’ attention requires tenacity, patience and a little bit of cheek, says Nina Nannar
Developing: a different world
Behind the scenes: Covid has forced development teams to replace blue-sky thinking with practicality and feasibility, but ambitious projects are beginning to make a comeback
Uncovering a scandal
Scoops: ITV News producer Roohi Hasan was determined to understand why Covid-19 had a disproportionate affect on black, Asian and minority ethnic NHS staff
Helping women find their voice
Comment: the global pandemic has given news broadcasters a unique chance to feature more female experts in their coverage, says Catherine Jones of 5 News
Leading the way in continental content creation
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos offer Europe’s producers new pathways
Creating a digital events business from scratch
Behind the scenes: in a week in which ITN is producing Ofcom’s Small Screen: Big Debate virtual conference, Richard Lawson looks into the future of commercial production at the broadcast news operation
My whirlwind first day on the job
Behind the Scenes: the fallout of the devastating Space Shuttle Challenger explosion forced me to learn fast on my first official assignment for Channel 4 News, says Chris Shlemon
The power of sports reporting
Comment: covering sporting events is a privilege but its superstars have the power to do much more good if they approach the media cleverly, writes Jordan Jarrett-Bryan
OWNZONES releases new features in Connect
The flagship product has several upgraded features to automate and streamline workflows
ITV Content Delivery preserves history with digitisation services
The UK’s home for media duplication, digitising, transcoding, restoration and conversion continues to create a lasting legacy with catalogues for global streaming service BritBox and more
Cooke highlights /i technology for full frame shooting
Cooke Optics’ /i technology enables new technical solutions to age old problems
How ITV News reported the pandemic
The lengths ITV News has gone to cover the coronavirus pandemic
Reporting coronavirus: a day of dying
In the first excerpt from ITV News’ coronavirus reporting essay collection, Rohit Kachroo recalls shocking scenes during the height of lockdown
Tyrell launches tms
Tyrell has announced the launch of tms (tyrell media services – a range of bespoke, reliable, scalable cloud services for production, post production and broadcast.
In the eye of the political storm
Comment: live TV debates uniquely challenge our politicians in a way other tests of personality cannot, says Julie Etchingham
How The Rundown makes waves among teens
Future of content: Stephen Hull reveals how ITV News’ digital news feed for teenagers The Rundown hit the bullseye, registering millions of views a month
When Jon met Idi
Art of the Interview: Jon Snow recounts the day he found himself in the private jet of a sleeping Idi Amin
Young audiences deserve our time and effort
Future of Content: we must look to the widest possible variety of sources to attract young viewers for our television news broadcasters, says Ayshah Tull
What does the Restart Scheme mean for the TV sector?
The government insurance scheme will be great for confidence in uncertain times and shows the industry is open for business, says Charlotte Sanders
Cineflix Rights eyes scripted deals
UK distributor seeks creative partnerships as it looks to bolster English-language drama catalogue
Getting immersed in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
The highly immersive Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies are widely available in a varied range of products across home entertainment
The simple way to keep your data safe
Data security on an external hard drive has never been simpler than with ArmorLock™, providing easy access via mobile phone
Taking cues from ITN’s storied past
Future of content: ITN Productions has created a distinct personality but has the company DNA running through its veins, says Ian Rumsey
ITN’s vital role in these extraordinary times
Comment: as we turn 65, examining the work we do and upholding the values that define us is crucial, says Anna Mallett
Resilience is key when working in production
Comment: 5 News presenter Sian Williams provides advice on dealing with tough times
We are duty-bound to engage young audiences
ITV News anchor Charlene White talks about her ITV series aimed at explaining racism to young audiences
When Cathy met Max
The art of the interview: Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman recalls a tense encounter with Oswald Mosley’s son Max about a racist pamphlet
Epidemics through the decades
Scoops: report by Jon Snow, Channel 4 News presenter, June 2020
The challenge of covering a major sporting event in post-Covid times
Future of content: pandemic or no pandemic, standing still is not an option, says ITN Productions’ Alastair Waddington
Tom Bradby: How life has changed at ITN
Comment: the News at Ten presenter reflects on his career and ponders the future
The importance of an ‘And Finally’
And Finally: News at Ten writer David Stanley reveals the art of selecting the programme’s final news item