A Summer of Sport Returns

As the heavily awaited easing of restrictions is well underway, the landscape for sport and Outside Broadcast is starting to open up again with worldwide events being scheduled in throughout the summer and autumn months. From the Olympics to Formula 1, Wimbledon to the Euros – sport is set to return with a bang this summer and travel is set to resume. With this in mind we wanted to ask the question…is your equipment protected? Don’t worry if it hasn’t been your number one priority, CP Cases are on hand to cater to your needs.

Inside dock10 – the UK’s leading television facility and media services company

We spoke to Mark Senior, Chief Executive at dock10, about how dock10 has grown into the UK’s leading television facility and media services company since it opened its doors in 2011, how it coped with the pandemic-induced lockdowns, and its future plans.

Clear thinking about cloud playout and the customer advantages

Cloud playout is not a new idea; it’s been discussed in our industry for at least a decade, including early attempts at creating and supplying solutions. But it’s only more recently that it has become a reality and it’s certainly an important part of the future. Globecast is leading the way.

Case Study: Building a production studio at SUNY Cobleskill to teach the next generation of video professionals

One of the most important aspects of any training set up is that it provides relevant experience for students on industry standard equipment. For the broadcast industry that can be a problem. Not only is technology in the industry moving at a rapid pace, but the educational institutes that handle an increasing amount of training nowadays aren’t always as well-resourced as they wish to be.

The way ahead for location production

When we talk about location production, our thoughts and processes are primarily driven by sport. This has always been the genre which has seen the most innovation: more cameras delivering more angles; more replays; more graphics; new formats like 4K and HDR UHD. Sports fans want to be continually engaged and informed: they want to understand the plays as well as appreciate them.

Media Tech Intelligence Update at BaM Live!™

This is a collection of presentations that the IABM Insight & Analysis team delivered at at BaM LIVE!™ June 2021. The presentation cover the topics listed below.

Americas Regional Trends
Digital Transformation in Media: The Stats
Decentralized Production Models: Effects on Media Tech Investment
Media Convergence: Current & Futuristic Perspectives

Limecraft 21.2 Product Update

Earlier this year, as demand for remote post-production grew, we focused on supporting a series of product updates to bring maximum performance to the platform. Extending to these, we’re excited to share our latest product update built for your specific needs.

Cinema Máquina Taps a Global Market with the Help of Media Shuttle

Signiant sat down with Ariel Gordon, founder and CEO, to discuss Cinema Máquina’s use of Signiant’s Media Shuttle, their experience working through the pandemic, and Mexico’s impact on the global market.

Media Tech Intelligence Briefing: Global Chip Shortage

In Q1 2021, factors such as increasing demand for consumer electronics contributed to causing a global shortage in the supply of components. This is part of a megatrend seeing COVID-19 producing distortions in the dynamics of supply and demand in different markets, which, according to analysts, may ultimately lead to inflationary pressures. In the case of consumer electronics, the move to remote working and the concurrent disruptions in global supply chains caused by COVID-19 may have produced an imbalance between demand and supply. Other areas such as labor markets are experiencing a similar trend - i.e., demand outstripping supply - due to factors such as unprecedented fiscal spending by governments. IABM conducted a poll on component shortages in April 2021 to measure the impact of this megatrend on the media technology industry. The poll's findings show that this is a serious issue for most media technology suppliers, and it is a global problem. Anecdotal research carried out by IABM highlighted that this is not a temporary situation but rather a structural shock that may have prolonged effects. PC manufacturers such as Dell, HP, and Lenovo highlighted this situation in their recent investor calls, pointing to record demand for consumer electronics as the main driver for this and warning about price increases as well as shipping delays due to component shortages.

In The Hub Ep 37 – Distribution in Broadcasting – w/ Eric Pratt & Steven Ellis

This week, we're joined by Eric Pratt & Steven Ellis from US Broadcast Distribution. We catch up on the fast-paced world of live production and broadcast equipment distribution, debating whether trade shows and exhibitions should be a hot priority for the industry this year and questioning what Steve and Eric believe to be the future of the broadcasting industry.

A Summer of Sport Returns