Business
BBC research and development to split into six divisions
The six teams will look at AI, streaming and distribution, storage, digital experiences, technology standards and research projects
standards
IP Migration
DVB Group publishes new specifications for IP delivery
The new specification includes support for signalling of 5G services as well as signalling of accessibility services and of HbbTV applications for accessibility
IP Migration
IPMX reaches maturity, key standards finalised
A number of essential IPMX documents, encompassing critical aspects of audio and video transport, have been moved from draft to finalised specifications
Audio
OCA Alliance publishes latest AES70 standard update
A major focus of the update has been on improving the understandability of the specification with revised, expanded documentation, more precise language and ten informative...
Media Consumption
EBU updates guidance on UHD/HDR content exchange
The new versions are based on recent work from contributing EBU members and are designed to be easier to use, said the organisation
Thought Leadership
The standards paradox
Our industry has been built on technical standards, but how important are they going forward and why does it seem to be getting harder...
Business
TVBEurope June/July 2023 issue now available
The new issue includes a focus on IP and standards; we meet Huw Cordey, series producer of Netflix natural history series Our Planet II,...
IP Migration
Everything we know about: IPMX and what it means for the broadcast industry
Offering support for multiple codecs, and a cheaper option than SMPTE ST 2110, IPMX is becoming more prevalent within the media industry. TVBEurope talks...
IP Migration
VSF publishes initial IPMX technical recommendations
The standard enables manufacturers and developers to create low-latency, interoperable, IP-based AV products and applications
People
Sally Hattori appointed SMPTE standards vice president
Hattori is director of product development at StudioLAB and a science and technology peer group executive for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Production & Post
Canon: ‘New Tech Masters’ are the future of filmmaking
The report posits the idea of Set Libs, a greenscreen library subscription service where VR camera experts could standardise detailed location shoots created through...
Media Consumption
DTG publishes latest version of the D-Book
The D-Book's set of technical specifications underpins Freeview Play, Freesat, BT TV, Now, TalkTalk TV and YouView
Business
DPP: Give the people what they want, standards that meet businesses’ needs
New report finds companies are happy to adopt standards published by recognised standards bodies, but real world implementation is ultimately more important
People
My IBC: Andrew Starks, AIMS board member
In a new series of features, Future speaks to a selection of industry stakeholders about their typical IBC routines, and what they're looking forward...
Media Management
The Guys from IPnema
As open-standards-based IP has come of age as a network protocol for the broadcast, AV and corporate sectors, the emphasis has moved from making...
Audio
Taking control: AES70 set for further broadcast success
With new features that are supportive of decentralised and remote production, the AES70 network control standard seems poised for a new level of recognition...
Business
TVBEurope June 2022 issue now available
The June edition of TVBEurope is now available to read online and download
Media Management
Marquise Technologies adds VC-6 compression technology to post production workflows
SMPTE ST 2117-1 (VC-6), is a multi-layer coding standard that utilises in-loop AI techniques
Production & Post
New Gamut Rings standard adopted internationally
NHK has developed a system that automatically measures the display colour gamut boundary and renders gamut rings
Media Management
ATSC opens RFP for Broadcast Core Network technologies
Core networking capabilities will be an integral part of the ATSC 3.0 broadcast system architecture
Media Delivery
DTG mandates HbbTV in latest update to UK transmission standards
The D-Book sets out the technical interoperability requirements for digital terrestrial and hybrid delivery television in the UK
Business
Organisation develops open standard to trace fake video
Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity aims to finalise the 1.0 version of technical standards later this year
Business
TVBEurope September 2021 issue released
In this issue, we take a look at IP migration, standards, and HbbTV, and discover how documentary series The Giants was shot during the...
Media Management
DPP, SMPTE publish updated IMF documentation
The BBC will move to the newest version of the DPP's IMF Delivery Requirements this summer
Business
Industry moves: Chris Lennon, Stephan Schenk, Simon Farnsworth
Ross Video appoints standards director, ARRI announces new GM, Discovery's CTO appointed non-executive director of recruitment company
Media Consumption
BBC, Microsoft, Intel, Adobe join standards group for online content
New coalition will develop open technical standards for certifying the source and history or provenance of media content
Media Delivery
TVBEurope 2021 MediaTech Outlook: Transformational Technology section now available
Latest section looks at everything from industry standards to 5G, ad-tech, mixed realities, artificial intelligence and blockchain
Media Management
SMPTE, MESA begin work on metadata standard
A SMPTE Public Committee Draft (CD) is expected to be published in the first half of 2021
Media Management
Why motion compensation matters
InSync's Daryl Blair looks at the fundamentals of why motion compensation (standards conversion) is important, how it works, and the move to the Cloud.
Media Management
MPEG completes VVC Ultra HD verification test
Standardisation work for both conformance testing and reference software for the VVC standard has reached its first major milestone
Media Management
SMPTE publishes V-Nova’s VC-6 video production codec as new standard
The codec leverages AI to offer contribution, production and workflow solutions for 4K and 8K.
IP Migration
SMPTE transforms “to meet changing needs of professionals”
The Society is developing plans to promote greater diversity, equity, and inclusion within SMPTE and the industry as a whole.
IP Migration
SMPTE revises IMF Standard documents
Changes eliminate variability between essence files, increasing the chance files will work out of the box
Media Delivery
Going beyond 5G
TVBEurope meets InterDigital Europe VP Alan Carlton on the road to 6G
TVBEverywhere
DPP launches Sustainability Programme
Available free to all DPP members and non-members
Technology
The Switch: More than just esports
The Switch's executive team tell TVBEurope about their plans for the future
IP Migration
AIMS updates IP Standards roadmap
Includes the addition of JT-NM TR-1001-1, also known as the JT-NM Tech Stack Part 1
IP Migration
WBU approves European broadcasting standards
Described as a key first step in IP migration
Technology
Evertz integrates RIST to Mediator-X and Overture Playout
Enables Overture to transmit and receive reliable video transport streams across unmanaged networks
IP Migration
Dejero now supports SMPTE ST 2110
WayPoint 204 receiver supports SMPTE ST 2110 standard
Business
Free webinar: Tracking the Trends from the 2019 NAB Show
Free webinar will review some of the most important media technologies and new products showcased at the NAB Show
IP Migration
EBU, multiple vendors take part in JT-NM tested programme
Programme is intended to help prospective buyers of SMPTE ST 2110 and ST 2059 gear