Video Dropouts and the Challenges they Pose to Video Quality Assessment June 3^rd 2015 - 12:22 PM

The media industry is rapidly adopting file-based workflows in all stages of the content lifecycle including transcoding, repurposing, delivery, etc. Additional complexities could be introduced during media transformations, which if not handled properly, could lead to issues in video perceived by the end consumer.The issues are due to errors…

Grading With DaVinci Resolve 11.3, Part 4 of a Series June 2^nd 2015 - 12:26 PM

Blackmagic’s Davinci Resolve 11 is a versatile and multi-featured program. Video editor and instructor Steve Mullen reviews how to get the most from Resolve 11.3.

Broadcast Transmitter Trends May 29^th 2015 - 04:55 PM

New broadcast transmitter benchmarks set at NAB 2015.

Large Scale, Self Provisioned Real-Time Video Transport May 27^th 2015 - 12:45 PM

The Switch is a U.S. based media operator offering local metro and long distance video transport services in major cities across the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Canada, to broadcast networks, production houses and major sports leagues. Among the various video transport services available to customers The Switch…

What Are Some Key Trends in Broadcast and Media? May 25^th 2015 - 01:02 PM

After NAB 2015, The Broadcast Bridge’s Frank Beacham talked with Devoncroft president Joe Zaller about current trends in the media and broadcast industry.

Sharing Files And Live Streams On IP May 21^st 2015 - 12:01 PM

Bonded cellular system technology progress is marked with MoJos and IP-based live stream sharing services.

Binge viewing is a solo activity May 21^st 2015 - 10:10 AM

Arris says binge viewing is a solo activity and that WiFi is viewed as a utility by consumers. The company shared early headlines from its sixth Consumer Entertainment Index at the Video Leadership Forum, an event it ran in Dublin.

OTT TV subs to triple in four years May 20^th 2015 - 05:01 PM

Traditional pay TV providers are struggling to cope with the rapid growth of OTT TV services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. This increased competition is forcing them to consider unbundling their packages to create competitive, stripped down offerings without the costly premium sports channels.

Grading With DaVinci Resolve 11.3, Part 3 of a Series May 19^th 2015 - 02:35 PM

Steve Mullen continues his multipart series on using Blackmagic’s DaVinci Resolve, version 11. In this article, Part 3, Mullen reviews how to set Resolve preferences, import compressed and uncompressed media and grading goals.

From SDI Baseband to IP Routing May 19^th 2015 - 01:50 PM

While the Television industry has been well served by SDI Baseband technology including routers, coax cable and BNC connectors, new IP-based video/audio infrastructure and workflows are promising far more flexible and cost-effective solutions in the future. However the new IP-based world must still interoperate with and build upon existing…