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August 2015 (volume 32 issue 6)
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News & Views
6 VIEW FROM THE TOP: Towards a robust net neutrality policy in Europe
Wouter Gekiere, deputy head of the Brussels office at the European Broadcasting
Union (EBU), provides an update on net neutrality in Europe.
10 PROMPTINGS: Philippine broadcaster plans to cast wider net for its
international brand
Joseph Jerome T Francia, vice-president and head of international operations,
GMA International, provides a sneak preview of the GMA Group’s plans and
strategies for the next decade.
12 EVENTS: Preview of IBC 2015; and Calendar of Events 2015
Creation
14 FEATURE: Colour correction: The unsung hero in video production
Colour correction is merely one step of the entire filmmaking process, but the
difference it makes can be overwhelming.
17 PPG shines with AJA Cion
Vancouver-based production company Pacific Producers Group (PPG) is keeping
its studio stocked with an arsenal of 4K Ultra HD gear for greater creative
flexibility, including a new AJA Cion camera.
Management
18 FEATURE: MAM and archives: Look for the bigger picture
While MAMs and archiving solutions usually go hand-in-hand, how does one
make sure they can work seamlessly?
21 Trends in server technology
Joe Khodeir, senior vice-president, Asia-Pacific, Imagine Communications,
highlights some important trends in server technology.
Distribution
22 FEATURE: Satellite’s role in content delivery in Asia-Pacific undiminished
While content formats may differ, satellite remains one of the key content
delivery platforms in Asia-Pacific.
25 China’s ‘first’ 4K truck ready to hit the road
Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) has chosen Riedel to equip its news 4K
Ultra HD outside broadcast truck.
X-Platform
26 FEATURE: OTT takes another step forward
Over-the-top (OTT) video delivery is continuing to shape the future of television,
as viewing habits continue to evolve. This has also led to broadcasters constantly
looking to enhance their OTT offerings.
29 Transparency in the cloud
A recent study by Forrester Consulting has shown that while cloud technology is
increasingly being adopted, more is expected from service providers today.