Opinions
Next Gen TV: It’s A Matter Of Numbers
What will be the consumer response to the ATSC 3.0 rollout?
Despite the Hype, LEDs Haven’t Revolutionized Broadcasting
It will happen, but will take time
Why Aren’t There More Women in the STEM Fields?
The most important role as an engineer is to encourage the next generation who have a passion for technology
ATSC 3.0: The Time to Deploy Is Now
The standard is done; the government has authorized broadcasters to use it; and there is no time like the present to deploy.
Five Ways 5G Will Change Television
5G is likely to enter our lives before this time next year and begin to have significant implications for our business.
What is the Point of LTO?
LTO is under attack from a wide variety of new technologies that challenge the very existence of the format and its relevance.
“The Most Dangerous Job in America”
Tower work is hard enough without extra repack deadline pressure
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.
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.