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. …

arkona technologies is proud to announce a substantial order from one of Norway’s largest broadcasters. The order is for our BLADE//runner solutions for IP gateways, A/V processing, Ultra Low Latency video-compression and audio shuffling. …

This third and for now, final part of our mini-series exploring NDI and its place in broadcast infrastructure moves on to a trio of tools released with NDI 5.0 which are all aimed at facilitating remote and collaborative workflows; NDI Audio, NDI Bridge and NDI Remote. …

All aspects of video, including IMAG projection, during the Maspalomas Costa Canaria Soul Festival were delivered using an acquisition control and delivery solution from Blackmagic Design. …

Designing IP Broadcast Systems is another massive body of research driven work - with over 27,000 words in 18 articles, in a free 84 page eBook. It provides extensive insight into the technology and engineering methodology required to create practical IP based broadcast production systems. This series builds on the foundations…

Riedel Communications has announced that its MediorNet real-time network was successfully deployed by East Shore Sound to support Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” during its coverage of the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC). The flexible MediorNet infrastructure streamlined operations, reduced setup time, and enabled efficient resource sharing across mul…

We conclude our discussion of how the LED wall is far more than just a backdrop for the actors on a virtual production stage - it must be calibrated to work in harmony with camera, tracking and lighting systems in an interdependent array of technology. …