Latest articles by David Austerberry
Losing VTRs
One small revolution in studio production has been the replacement of videotape with the video server. The first generation of video servers supported
Audio-visual archives
The demise of videotape presents a challenge for broadcasters. It is no longer possible to send program videotape to the archive a climate controlled
Workflow automation
The concept of broadcast automation was first developed for the control of robotic cart machines. Such machines as the Sony Betacart and LMS, Panasonic
PlayBox launches broadcast systems group
The division will complement systems integrators in the planning and integration of the PlayBox product range.
Workflow management keeps pace with globalization
New workflow middleware is helping to change the media business in a truly collaborative environment.
The rise of large-sensor cameras
New camcorders combine the best of HDSLRs and traditional broadcast cameras
Harmonic releases ChannelPort integrated playout platform
ChannelPort combines branding, clip playback and master control switching in a compact module that integrates seamlessly with Spectrum Media Servers and popular automation systems.
Tape archives are a hot topic
As videotape reaches end of life, there is work in standards development for long-term archives.
Multichannel distribution demands efficient language versioning
Raoul Cospen of Dalet explains some of the issues surrounding efficient multilingual operations including the adoption of key performance indicators and business activity monitoring.
Ericsson to acquire Technicolor's broadcast services division
Telecoms and multimedia network systems giant strengthens broadcast services division to offer live to long-tail content delivery.
IABM annual conference shows optimism
Manufacturers are learning to adapt to uncertain trading conditions.
Broadcast technology vendors review, predict state of broadcast industry
On the verge of the 2011 NAB Show, spokesmen from three leading manufacturers discuss the evolution of the industry thus far.
AMWA, EBU to demonstrate service-oriented media workflow at NAB Show
Participants in the FIMS project will demonstrate typical broadcast operations including ingest, capture, movement and transcode.
MTV Greece, Nickelodeon choose Etere
Etere in providing an ingest-to-air workflow for the two channels.
France Télévisions installs disaster recovery system
Thomson Video Networks and ProConsultant Informatique collaborated to build backup for 19 channels.
TV8 goes to air with OCTOPUS6
The OCTOPUS Newsroom system part of an upgrade for the Turkish private TV broadcaster.
From islands to integrated systems
Broadcast automation is becoming a component in integrated processes from acquisition to air.
SES WORLD SKIES extends satellite feed management with ScheduALL
Clients can now subscribe to SES services via AVvANow from a Web browser.
BSkyB enhances Actus View installation
The UK broadcaster is expanding its Actus proactive monitoring platform.
KOIN chooses Apantac TAHOMA multiviewers
The Portland, OR, station’s HD upgrade included three multiviewers integrated with Grass Valley Ignite and Florical automation.
