DAVID AUSTERBERRY , EDITOR

It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that all products are either software running on commodity platforms or hardware made in China. In recent

Another IBC, and the usual question: What was the buzz? As attendees read the runes, there are conflicting messages. The news media predicts the second

While I was attending the Broadcast Asia show in Singapore, a major product release happened. It was not at the show, but the news was all over the blogosphere;

Editor David Austerberry addresses the proliferation of DSLR cameras and their misuse.

It may be holiday time, but IBC is fast approaching. For many, this is a very busy few weeks. Having once worked for vendors, I know all the preparation

Editor David Austerberry reflects on IBC2010 and how it exemplified the fact that broadcasters have to be adaptable to survive in today’s multiplatform, multichannel environment

I have been reading a recent report by the EBU on peer-to-peer (P2P) Internet file delivery. While broadcast (one-to-many distribution) from a transmitter

Our industry's international shows are a good time to take stock of the state of the media and entertainment sector. One bellwether of the broadcast community

Editor David Austerberry provides insight as to what broadcasters will be looking for at IBC2010, and despite companies touting the contrary, it’s probably not 3-D

With IBC over, it's time to reflect on the recovery. Many vendors were putting on a brave face, whereas some were showing real successes, usually through

You may have read recently about the debate in the United States regarding white space in the RF spectrum. Although the debate is based on the recent

By the time you are reading this, I will most likely be in Amsterdam attending IBC. Because the show ranks second to NAB as an annual broadcast equipment

On a regular basis, I get into discussions about converting video frame rates. For historic reasons, TV frame rates are linked to power frequency. Operating

As we all prepare for the trip to Las Vegas, I'm betting that many of you will have the phrase we live in interesting times ringing in your ears. The

During June, many in the broadcast sector will be heading to Singapore for BroadcastAsia. One cannot but notice that CommunicAsia, running in parallel

The editor explores why video is treated better than audio

Viewers can now see their favorite shows off-the-air, downloaded to a portable player or as pay-per-view from cable or IPTV. They can download to a PC,

In the 21st century, how will the public react to new controls over what, when and where we can watch content

Recently I got a second chance to see the Sony test movie which was first shown at NAB. Shot and projected in 4K, the pictures are stunning. As I watched