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April 2016 (volume 33 issue 3)
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News & Views
33
years
APB returns to BroadcastAsia for the 16th year as official publisher
of the BCA Show Dailies. We bring you updates on what’s new
and what’s cool this year.
6 VIEW FROM THE TOP: ‘Same same but different?’
This excerpt from a recent CASBAA report examines the regulations governing
pay-TV and OTT services in Asia.
11 PROMPTINGS: Bloomberg TV: HD improves user experience
Parry Ravindranathan, managing director, International, Bloomberg Media
Group, discusses the recent launch of the channel’s HDTV feed.
12 EVENTS: Preview of 2016 NAB Show; review of ABU DBS 2016 and CABSAT 2016;
and Calendar of Events 2016.
Creation
26 FEATURE: Navigating new formats in post production
The complexities of handling emerging formats such as 4K/Ultra HD, coupled
with a myriad number of content delivery platforms, is challenging previously
entrenched post-production workflows.
28 Amira takes a bite of China
ARRI’s Amira camera was used to shoot A Bite of China: Celebrating the Chinese
New Year, a documentary film released to celebrate the recent 2016 Chinese
New Year.
Management
30 FEATURE: Tapping into workflow potential
There are still issues to be addressed, if the maximum potential of workflows are
to be harnessed.
32 Access and control starts with right KVM
Three KVM providers share with APB some pointers in choosing the best KVM
solutions for their workflows.
Distribution
SHOW DAILY
34 FEATURE: Wireless cellular-based transmission offers more flexibility and
efficiencies
While traditional satellite and microwave links remain important transmission
platforms, wireless cellular-based technology offers an attractive alternative.
36 Using big data to solve interference
Martin Coleman, executive director, Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG),
explains how big data can be utilised to address satellite interference.
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40 FEATURE: Playout future is in the cloud
With playout getting outsourced to dedicated production and playout facilities,
it is not a far-fetched concept that cloud-based playout will eventually be
offered, with many willing takers. But how will broadcasters benefit from this
service?
43 SAM aims to lead industry’s move to software-driven solutions and
virtualisation
At IBC 2015, Snell and Quantel were merged to form Snell Advanced Media
(SAM). Tim Thorsteinson, CEO of SAM, shares with APB the company’s vision and
strategy for the broadcast industry.
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