Author: Russell Trafford-Jones

Video: What is Immersive Audio and Why is it so Cool?

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With all manner of entertainment using the moniker “immersive”, what does this mean with regard to audio?

This webcast will describe what immersive audio is, why it is so cool, and what makes it vital to the industry. Brian Vessa from Sony Pictures Entertainment will take a deep dive into ST 2098-1, which defines immersive audio metadata and is the first document in the suite of SMPTE immersive audio standards.

Since the introduction of immersive audio to the cinema, SMPTE has been working to create standards to foster interoperability between the many variations of playback systems and the many variations in mixing tools. A number of standards documents have been created that address different aspects of the problem.

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Video: Spectral Quality – Improving Colors to Improve Videos

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Vimeo’s Vittorio Giovara discusses ways to improve viewer retention by improving videos paying attention to colour space and colour volume. This talk covers how and why High Dynamic Range (HDR) works, Wide Color Gamut (WCG), 10-bit vs 8-bit video and also discusses the importance of frame rate on viewer retention.

After all, 4K has gotten most of the headlines, but there are other ways to improve the quality of your streaming video that have even more visual impact. This talk explores video colorimetry, ranging from video quality concepts to the latest trends in the industry. Vimeo’s experience is used as a practical implementation example and showcases how new compression technologies are deployed for the benefit of creators and their audiences.

This isn’t just about pretty videos, Vittorio shows the economic benefits of producing a better product.

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Webinar: Sub-Second Global Live Streaming

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Viewers are increasingly watching live sports and other realtime events online, but the inherent delay in traditional online streaming often means they learn about an important play from social media before they are able to see it. Delivering true realtime global online streaming requires a new approach.

Video delivery experts from Limelight Networks present ways to deliver broadcast quality low-latency live streams, including the ability for viewers to watch live video with less than one second of latency on standard web browsers—without special plug-ins. Also discussed is how to integrate live video and interactive data to open up new workflows in sports, gaming, auctions, and more and make live viewing a more interactive social experience.

Join this webinar for:
• Latest market data on the evolving viewer expectations for online
• Delivering low-latency live video with HLS and DASH chunked streaming techniques
• Realtime global live streaming using WebRTC
• How integrated live bidirectional data sharing can help open up new business opportunities
• and much more!
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MODERATOR

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Editor, OnlineVideo.net

SPEAKERS

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Sr. Manager Product Marketing, Limelight Networks
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Product Manager, Limelight Networks

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Webinar: The Data-Driven Video Solution

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Date: 10th September, 2018. 15:00 BST / 16:00 CET / 10am EDT

The video industry is evolving, and increasingly video service providers are looking to cutting-edge data technologies to help them compete in the OTT space.
Accedo is partnering with JUMP-Data-Driven Video to discuss a new data-driven approach to the video user experience.
This webinar focusses on both the problems and opportunities impacting today’s video service providers such as customer churn and content performance. Jump is a data-driven solution to increase service monetisation.

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Speakers

Jerónimo Macanás | CEO | JUMP-Data-Driven Video

As a digital entrepreneur, Jerónimo is passionate about media and entertainment and he has been working for almost 20 years growing B2B businesses from the greenfield to profitability. Previous ventures to JUMP-Data-Driven Video includes VP Latin America and Southern Europe at Accedo and CEO at mgMEDIA.
Luke Gaydon | VP Solution Management | Accedo

Luke has 20 years of experience in the digital and online video spaces. As VP of Solution Management, Luke is responsible for identifying growth opportunities and then defining and building Accedo-led Solutions to meet them. Prior to joining Accedo, Luke ran Brightcove’s OTT Solutions business and held roles at OC&C Consulting, Channel4 Future Media & Technology & Kaufman Patricof Enterprises.

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