Russell Trafford-Jones, Author at The Broadcast Knowledge

Webinar: Unlocking the power of IP with virtualisation, collaboration and security

Posted on 15th November 2017 by Russell Trafford-Jones

Date: 16th November 15:00 GMT
Speakers from IABM, DellEMC, ITV Studios talking about AI, HDR, 5G, SDN and more.

The evolution to IP networks’ replacement of SDI is itself moving in multiple phases. But it’s not just this that we have to consider; enterprise IT infrastructure and workflow tools are getting a workout too.

Please join our panel of industry experts including Thomas Burns, Field CTO for Media & Entertainment, Dell and Rob O’Brien, Senior Application Manager, ITV Studios as we explore the seismic shifts in our industry and discuss:

AI-based metadata extraction from media archives
Telco 5G re-architecture encouraging adoption of SDN & NFV by media companies
Distributed file – object workflows for collaborative content production
Financial modelling tools to calculate the costs of moving data in the pipeline
Orchestration layer and “service bus” –based workflow management tools
Media functions virtualised using FPGAs vs. GPUs
“Build vs. Buy” OTT strategies for linear broadcasters
Content Security concerns with networks carrying premium content
HDR for gaming vs. broadcast vs. cinema

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Webinar: Smarter Storage for 4K – @QuantumCorp

Posted on 14th November 2017 by Russell Trafford-Jones

Date: 14th November 2017, 10:00 ET, 15:00 GMT
Join Quantum’s Jason Matousek as he discusses the impacts of 4K and what you can do to better manage your data. Jason will answer questions about how video production teams should be planning for higher resolution workflows. There is a lot of information out there that’s confusing and flat-out contradictory. In 45 minutes, we hope to provide some clarity on common questions like do I need flash or can Ethernet support all my 4K needs?
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Meeting: Narrative in Live Sports Broadcasting with BT Sport

Posted on 13th November 2017 by Russell Trafford-Jones

Location: Loughborough University London, Here East, Off Waterden Road, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 3BS

An evening with BT Sport’s Live Match Director, Séan Hughes, examines narrative in televised sport looking at Champions League games such as Bayern Munich V Arsenal, Barcelona V Manchester City and much more. If you enjoy sport commentary, sport broadcasting or if you have an interest in the business of Sport, this insightful event is for you.

Live sports broadcasting is the longest unscripted drama on television. Players, managers and fans play a key role in delivering the story of the game, with no script or predetermined outcome. With millions of pounds riding on every move, the story of sport can change in a second. BT Sport has pioneered a number of innovations to the narration and storytelling of sport. The BT Sport App, UHDTV and Dolby Atmos deliver a first-rate visual and sonic experience.

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Meeting: 5G, what does it mean for media and broadcast?

Posted on 10th November 2017 by Russell Trafford-Jones

Meeting: Wed 15 November 2017, 18:30 – 21:30 GMT
Location: Pincents Manor, Theale, RG31 4UQ View Map

Chaired by John Ive of the IABM, this meeting looks at 5G which officially launches in 2020. How will it change the media landscape?
More bandwidth and network performance is welcome and could change once again how we view and use mobile devices and even outperform fixed installations. There are challenges with the requirement of a new network infrastructure which raises the question of the speed of penetration.