TV makers have adopted different approaches to the OS, some developing their own, while others adopt a platform such as Google TV or Amazon Fire TV. But all rely increasingly on the OS for competitive differentiation of the UI, navigation, and in some cases for reaching out to…

Bitmovin, a leading provider of video streaming solutions, announces the launch of Bitmovin’s AI Contextual Advertising that combines the power of the Bitmovin Playback Solution and Bitmovin’s Encoding to provide hyper-personalized adverts for audiences based on the content they are viewing. …

The adoption of HDR requires adjustments in workflow that place different requirements on both people and technology, especially when multiple formats are required simultaneously. …

As part of the “Ü6 Renewal” project, Studio Berlin has replaced its long-standing Ü6 HDTV outside broadcast (OB) truck, in service since 2006 for countless TV productions, with a modern, permanently installed control room at its Hamburg facility. Central to this new control room are innovative AoIP solutions from Lawo, combined w…

Over the past 15+ years, Zixi has become a trusted leader in live IP video delivery and orchestration technology, evolving from a pioneering protocol to a comprehensive platform with a who’s who list of clients including Amazon Prime Video, Bloomberg, Fox, Fubo, MLB, NFL, Roku, Sinclair, Sky, Warner M…

LiveU’s IP-video technology has been synonymous with election coverage since the company was founded in 2006, enabling networks and journalists to deliver non-stop on-the-ground reporting and real-time results. The 2024 US Presidential Election took the coverage to new heights with the LiveU EcoSystem operating at full strength over the…

The old broadcasting adage: ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’ is no longer relevant and potentially highly dangerous, especially when we consider the security implications of not updating software and operating systems. …

Korean cable television network SBS Medianet has expanded its production base with the purchase of Ikegami UHK-X700 cameras for live coverage of a major golf tournament. SBS Medianet has invested in a total of 32 UHK-X700 camera chains during 2024. The cameras were chosen for their high video quality and…

Here we discuss how raw essence data needs to be serialized so it can be stored in media container files. We also describe the various media container file formats and their evolution. …