Adrian Pennington

No one size fits all in the new world of managing assets in the cloud

Network uses advances in IP, HDR to up their game

Vendors stress importance of IP management tools and services

AI/ML tools are improving and increasing in use but are not yet, and perhaps will never be, the magic bullet for all media cases

COVID has meant fewer new product launches, renewed commitment to remote production

IP video over transport standard needs to continue to evolve to remain relevant

Virtual event still had some surprises

High definition is now in daily use for production across a range of programming, including dramas, documentaries, features and corporate projects. Let's

The World Cup Final stadium is being outfitted with an HD digital signage video system and two giant outdoor LED screens.

Camera Corps is supplying remote cameras, tracking systems and support systems to cover the 2010 World Cup.

The BBC will deliver unprecedented crossplatform coverage of the World Cup, but it will use a reduced crew.

Plans for the 3-D broadcast of the World Cup remain fluid, but Element Technica rigs seem certain to be used.

Grass Valley will field 290 HD broadcast cameras, 43 production switchers, 1200 modular cards and three routers for coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

German broadcaster ARD will generate TV news from the tournament with the aid of Annova’s NRCS.

South African Broadcasting will cover the World Cup for its domestic audience with four OB trucks, each fitted with Riedel intercom systems.

Technology from video-over-IP transport provider Net Insight is supporting contributions for ESPN, TVN Chile and GlobeCast’s broadcast customers in South Africa.

Specially designed remote mini-cameras have been installed in the goals at each of the 10 tournament venues for host broadcaster HBS.

Ericsson encoders are delivering 3-D as MEPG-4 AVC to cinema audiences.

The portable power manufacturer set up a service center in Johannesburg.

Signiant’s Content Distribution Management platform is being used to move ENG World Cup material from the field to broadcaster eTV’s studio.

FLO TV customers can watch ESPN’s live World Cup coverage on their mobile devices.

BBC Studios and Post Production has designed and built a bespoke post-production operation for BBC Sport at the international broadcast center in Johannesburg.

Signal processing and routing developer Axon Digital Design is supplying more than 1500 Synapse products to the host broadcaster of the World Cup.