Handling Recording Media in Hot and Cold Environments August 11^th 2015 - 10:00 AM

Video and audio crews operate in all climates; from hot to humid to freezing to desert dry. While the crews go about their production work, many never consider how these conditions may affect their recording media.

Raycom Media Expands Grass Valley’s Edius Software to All News Markets August 10^th 2015 - 01:45 PM

Raycom Media has expanded all 33 of its news-producing television stations to the exclusive use of Grass Valley’s Edius Pro editing software. The deal includes all software upgrades for the next two years and contains about 1,500 editing seats at the broadcast group.

The Future of Optical Recording Media August 7^th 2015 - 08:00 AM

Optical storage is popular on many fronts, especially for archival purposes. Even so, sales of the popular storage media are falling as other technologies, including spinning disks and the cloud, become more common.

Myth and Reality of Auto-Correction in File-Based Workflows August 6^th 2015 - 03:39 PM

File-based workflows are ubiquitous in the broadcast world today. The file-based flow has brought enormous efficiencies and made adoption of emerging technologies like Adaptive Bit-Rate (ABR), 4K, UHD, and beyond possible. Multiple delivery formats are now possible because of file-based workflows and its integration with traditional IT infrastructure. However, the…

In Remote Control - Making the Case for Collaborative Media August 6^th 2015 - 12:30 PM

How collaborative media platforms can help the broadcast industry win the war for talent.

ATSC 3.0: Next-Generation Standard Ushers in New Capabilities for Broadcasters August 6^th 2015 - 07:00 AM

The current digital terrestrial broadcast system, now referred to as ATSC 1.0, has been around for more than 20 years. Although it has seen widespread use and success, technologies and viewer expectations have changed dramatically since the standard was created.

MAM is Alive and Kicking… August 5^th 2015 - 11:00 AM

In response to our series of commentaries questioning the future of the current generation of asset management technologies, we have had a response from Pronoloy, a vendor with a different perspective. It says reports of MAM’s death are greatly exaggerated.

Storing Data for the Ages August 4^th 2015 - 10:03 AM

The differences in archive and backup technologies are significant. Be sure you know which solution you really need.

Live Video Over IP: More Confusion Than Clarity August 4^th 2015 - 08:01 AM

Just when I thought it was going to be safe to go in the water, out comes a survey and a statement that Live over IP is still 5 to 10 years away. Really?

Ready for Repack? July 31^st 2015 - 03:15 PM

Changing channels is expensive. At a minimum, it will require a new antenna. Who’s going to pay for it and when?