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April 2015 ( volume 32 issue 3 )
VIEW FROM THE TOP : Do we really need 4K ? Philip Laven , chairman of The DVB Project , examines the practicalities of 4K Ultra HD .
Exciting time for satellite industry as new players enter the space Virgil Labrador takes a look at the impact on the satellite industry as companies such as Google , Qualcomm and Virgin Group enter the fray .
PROMPTINGS : Promoting CMMB across Asia – more than just a vision Charles Wong , chairman and CEO of CMMB Vision , lays out the company ’ s vision to advance the CMMB standard across Asia .
STANDPOINT : Why virtualisation matters Stan Moote discusses the impact that virtualisation is increasingly having on the broadcast industry .
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FEATURE : New post-production tools for effective workflows New tools may help broadcasters overcome hurdles and challenges .
Singtel brings augmented reality to the next level Singtel is integrating virtual reality ( VR ) and augmented reality ( AR ) technology into its live TV production capabilities .
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FEATURE : Production switchers for the digital era In general , video switchers receive multiple video inputs , perform signal processing on selected input signals , and then outputs the processed video . Efficient real-time switcher operation is essential for live production , and can save valuable time in post-production environments as well .
AJA Ki Pros drive Cinematiq ’ s workflow San-Francisco-based digital motion picture lab Cinematiq formulates a file-based workflow that banks on AJA Ki Pros for playback via venue projectors .
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FEATURE : Next-gen STBs to deliver more content to viewers Manufacturers are constantly upgrading the capabilities of their set-top boxes , in order to ensure that operators are able to deliver more content to their viewers over multiple platforms and devices .
Hitachi Kokusai unveils 4K-capable OB concept Hitachi Kokusai ’ s new OB-BOX concept is ready to offer up to 4K Ultra HD capabilities for live productions anywhere .
FEATURE : TV Everywhere redefines how content is consumed When the concept and technology for TV Everywhere , or TVE , was unveiled a few years ago , did broadcasters ever imagine how this new platform would enable them to not only offer their content “ everywhere ”, but also become a catalyst for a new behaviour pattern in TV content consumption ?
A new generation of all things digital Andrew Milroy , senior VP , ICT Practice , Asia-Pacific , Frost & Sullivan , explains why the Internet of Things ( IoT ) is now one of the fastest-growing segments in the Asia-Pacific technology industry .