Deborah D McAdams

“I believe that ultimately the transition to IP instead of SDI is a short-term solution that will ultimately be replaced by completely hybrid cloud solutions.”

“VR has the furthest to go but it’s obvious HDR and cloud-based media management/processing are here in a big way.”

“Most of the technologies that I thought were really cutting edge when I first saw them have become part of the business now.”

“While I feel ATSC 3.0 is lacking from the sense of how we can actually execute it in say the top 30 markets, I liked the consumer experience areas.”

“Tip: Keep an eye on Sony’s TV line next January.”

“4K will no doubt take hold as the distribution business models evolve.”

“AIMS gaining significant traction, Sony and Grass Valley Groups agreeing to work together on I/P connectivity.”

“I think ATSC 3.0 was the over-arching theme of this NAB, with lots of sessions and lots of buzz.”

“Central Hall West was literally abuzz!!!”

“No doubt—ATSC 3.0, HDR/4K and VR/AR.”

“I think people who got burned by the 3D fantasy are struggling mightily to jump on the VR bandwagon.”

“Every booth had something 4K.”

“Most of the manufacturers have finally agreed that AIMS (2022-6) for video over IP is the direction the industry should move.”

“It’s great to see the SMPTE DCP finally being adopted by major cinema chains!”

“Ang Lee’s film screening was so compelling and ‘buzzworthy’ that you have to believe this technology will be embraced by the movie-going public.”

“Interoperability as a business requirement, IP transport, HDR, VR and drones.”

“We may be beginning to solve the automatic metadata capture issue.”

“Ang Lee’s film screening was so compelling and ‘buzzworthy’ that you have to believe this technology will be embraced by the movie-going public.”

“Anyone who went down to the five-digit booths in the Central Hall had to be knocked out by the insane assortment of video production equipment.”

“Very clearly, this year’s theme was ATSC 3.0.”

“Like everyone else, I have a very hard time seeing into the future.”

The wheels are turning on a radical departure from the way television traditionally has been delivered over the air.