Delivering immersive live events, whether it’s the thrill of the Olympics’ 100-meter sprint or the suspense of an awards ceremony, while simultaneously meeting sustainability goals, is no easy feat. Broadcasters are rising to this challenge by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative production methods. Today’s audiences expect nothing less than best-in-class coverage, and the recent summer of sports presented broadcasters with the dual challenge of delivering high-quality live content, while adhering to stringent sustainability standards.
Imagine Communications – The long road to Paris: the rise of remote production in broadcasts of the Games
With Paris 2024 just around the corner, I can’t help looking back on the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, where I had the privilege of working with one of Imagine Communications’ broadcast customers. In all the excitement, one thing that struck me the most was the sheer size and complexity of the International Broadcast Centre (IBC). Broadcasters from all around the world had packed the space with a massive amount of equipment — including multiple control rooms and dozens of full editing suites — and thousands of people were working tirelessly to produce their programs. It was a spectacle on par with the games themselves.
QD Broadcast Technology – Cloud and AI’s impact on Sports Broadcast
In recent years, with the rapid development of AI and cloud technology, my company and I have faced the impact of new technologies on the sports broadcasting industry, tried to apply cloud and AI to our business, and achieved good results. I will now share our practical experience in utilizing AI and cloud tech to enhance production efficiency and operational capabilities.
Octopus Newsroom – Building tomorrow’s newsroom
“The new reality of content creation centers on three C’s: Connection, Collaboration and Communication. All done remotely. Octopus Newsroom is the best solution for that reality.”
Net Insight – How IP turns the page on sports video production and distribution
The landscape of sports streaming is evolving rapidly. Recent studies show that a staggering 71% of US sports enthusiasts now opt for live viewing, underscoring a significant opportunity for the media industry and rights holders alike. As viewers expand their preferences across platforms like OTT, digital channels, and FAST, the media industry must move forward to cloud-driven production and distribution processes to serve the burgeoning demand for real-time sports content.
Appear – Protecting our fragile planet: the media & broadcast industry’s journey towards a greener horizon
In an era of unprecedented technological advancement, the media and broadcast industry plays a significant role in shaping how we perceive the world. However, this sector, like many others, faces a pressing challenge: the threat to our planet’s delicate ecological balance. As concerns about environmental sustainability escalate, our industry needs to take bold steps to minimize its own impact on the environment and pave the way for a greener future.
VisualOn – Produce High-Quality Video Remotely
Remote production has revolutionized the way video content is created and delivered in the modern era of digital streaming. With advancements in technology and connectivity, the concept of remote production has gained immense importance and popularity. By enabling teams to collaborate and produce high-quality video content from various locations, remote production offers unparalleled flexibility, cost efficiency, and scalability. From live events and sports broadcasts to film and television productions, remote production has emerged as a game-changing solution that maximizes efficiency, reduces expenses, and ensures seamless content delivery to audiences worldwide.
Unlocking Remote Creative Collaboration for Filmmakers – Dejero
Since the very first moving picture and black and white films, to high-resolution digital video, and now with the seismic shift to the cloud, media production technology has undergone quite an evolution, yet film sets remain a bit of a dark place when it comes to connectivity.
5G and the Future of Broadcast – BT Media and Broadcast
2022 was a ground-breaking year for BT Media and Broadcast, characterised by many firsts. Namely, using the power of 5G technology to deliver truly engaging broadcast experiences, placing sports fans at the very heart of the action.
P.O.S.T SCHEME CASE STUDY From famine to feast: How accelerated training is helping to alleviate the shortage of post-production talent.
From famine to feast: How accelerated training is helping to alleviate the shortage of post-production talent.
Fernanda graduated in 2020 with a degree in Film Production. She spent the next year producing social media content for her mum’s small business. James studied film and media at college but ended up working in kitchens while trying to break into audio editing. Stories like these are common as during the pandemic the development of junior entrants in the post-production industry practically ceased altogether. So, when the sector bounced back and the volume of post-production work increased, the absence of junior talent moving up through the ranks over the last two years contributed to an industry skills shortage, with post houses left scrambling for staff.