TV Loudness: The Wild, Wild West
Cable is frequently worse than broadcast for loud commercials and uneven commercial loudness. The worst, of course, is commercially-supported online TV.
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HDR and the Science of Color
Academics have been studying human vision for quite a while, and several systems have been developed to attempt to describe it in precise terms
Making OTT Profitable for Linear Broadcasters
Distributing linear content over the internet is considerably more complex than OTT VOD or TVE distribution
Are Broadcasters “First Responders”? Let’s Not Confuse Roles
Some might call this splitting hairs, but others say the distinction is crucial
ATSC 3.0 At The NAB Show: Let The Fun Begin
As trials and deployments multiply, there’s much to be happy about
The Practical Side of HDR
In order to provide an HDR image on your screen, the delivery system has to possess a higher dynamic range from the point of ingest all the way to the point of display.
The Battle Over Net Neutrality
Net Neutrality has turned 180° in the U.S., but how will it affect the world?
IMF Compatible Players Pave Way for Automating Content Delivery in Multiple Versions
The development and adoption of the SMPTE-based IMF (Interoperable Master Format) continues to thrive within the Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry.
Candelas and Lumens and Nits – Oh My!!
To improve on light delivery, you first need to be able to measure its intensity.
What Will Shape the Pay-TV User Interface of the Future?
With so many UIs now resembling smartphones, users are finding it increasingly difficult to navigate the converged TV landscape.
The Value of Perseverance
There surely will be blustery days ahead and this won’t be the only fight, but a successful 1.0-to-3.0 transition is too important to do otherwise.
How We See: The Human Visual System
The ultimate goal of any video technology is (or should be...) to reproduce as faithfully as possible, given all driving factors, the image captured by the camera.
Playing to the Dentists?
How can you possibly keep pace with algebraic leaps in next-great-invention bitrates?
Remembering an 'Extraordinary Scientist'
Throughout the 35-year history of this magazine, there have been numerous contributors who have put the “technology” into TV Technology. Perhaps no other writer exemplified this fact than Charles W. Rhodes.
Future Reality: Set-Top Box Energy Use to Shrink Another 20 Percent
To date, national annual set-top box energy use has decreased by $1 billion
Availability as a Pillar of Media
Security issues have evolved far beyond the simple cable box
Where Is the Broadcast Industry Heading?
I could fill this entire article with quotes from the smartest, most knowledgeable people of by-gone eras, with predictions that were completely wrong, even laughable today.
What Broadcasters Are Talking About Before NAB: Active Archives
In the lead-up to NAB, this blog series will explore some of the questions many broadcasters will seek to answer at the show.