All articles by Michael Burns – Page 4
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NewsDFT to tackle ageing process with Scanity HDR
NAB 2014: The triple-exposure Scanity HDR film scanner from DFT is intended to solve a range of problematic and aged film issues.
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NewsGolden Eye 4 sees the light
NAB 2014: Digital Vision is launching the Golden Eye 4 film scanner for restoration and archive, featuring universal optics.
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NewsAvid extends Media Suite
NAB 2014: Avid has launched three new modules for file-based ingest, asset search and management, and multiplatform distribution.
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NewsAdobe outlines Creative Cloud video boost
NAB 2014: Adobe is updating all the video apps in Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro and After Effects.
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NewsAframe introduces third generation platform and new camera workflows
NAB 2014: Aframe has unveiled Version 3.0 of its cloud video platform, featuring a software-based automatic transcoder.
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NewsNAB debut for new Isis nearline system
NAB 2014: Avid has introduced the Isis 2500 nearline shared storage system, featuring a choice of 160 and 320TB engines.
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Features4K and IP take centre stage
NAB 2014: On display at this month’s NAB Show in Las Vegas will be the latest developments in 4K technology from the likes of Sony and Cinedeck, alongside file-based delivery tools, and much more.
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FeaturesUltra HD takes centre stage
IBC 2013: 4K technology will be the big story at this year’s IBC. Michael Burns takes a peak at some of the new products set to be unveiled at the Amsterdam trade show – and its packed schedule of conferences
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FeaturesBringing the past up to date
Michael Burns reports on the growing business of restoring archive material
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FeaturesWatch this space...
Michael Burns finds out what the studio sector is doing to maximise its offering
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FeaturesThe Best in Show
NAB 2013: More than 1,600 exhibitors from across the production, post and content delivery spectrum will showcase their wares at the NAB Show on 6-11 April. Michael Burns previews the products vying for attention
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FeaturesWatch this space…
Keeping up with the latest TV production technology is a necessity for studios, more than any other creative space. Michael Burns looks at how four are staying ahead of the curve
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FeaturesPrimed for a tapeless world
As file-based delivery continues to take over from film, post houses have been investing in infrastructure and hardware to facilitate the demands of clients. Michael Burns reports.
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FeaturesUneven year for OB sector
The royal wedding and Rugby World Cup kept outside broadcast firms busy in a quiet year, but 2012 promises to be a whole lot better. Adrian Pennington and Michael Burns report.
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FeaturesHow to cover a festival
Barely a summer weekend goes by without a broadcast from a music festival on TV. Michael Burns looks at what makes for great coverage.
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FeaturesSounds like a winner
UK Screen's Conch Awards, celebrating the best in audio talent, took place last week. Michael Burns takes a closer look at the winners in the main broadcast categories.
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FeaturesProduction: VFX: Impossible Pictures
Factual documentaries are increasingly using sophisticated visual effects to reveal the workings of the heart or other impossible images. But these techniques come at a price, Michael Burns reports.
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FeaturesGame on for TV effects
Advances in rendering technology pioneered by photorealistic video games could add a new dimension to TV VFX and animation.
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FeaturesSports technology: Beijing 2008
The latest streaming technology will deliver the most comprehensive online coverage of the Olympics to date.
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FeaturesRegional focus: Scotland
The Scottish Broadcasting Commission's interim report suggests that the country's cultural vitality and diversity are not being reflected by broadcasters. But is the picture as bleak as it first seems, asks Michael Burns.