All Facilities articles – Page 98
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NewsDiscovery moves channel playout to Amazon cloud
Discovery Communications is moving the playout of its linear channels and its core master control functions to Amazon Web Services’ public cloud.
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FeaturesRise of the machines: AI for editing
Using powerful pattern-recognition algorithms, artificial intelligence software is increasingly able to take on the heavy lifting of post-production, freeing up editors to concentrate on creative decisions.
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NewsHeadset firms form virtual reality alliance
Google, Facebook, HTC Vive, Samsung, Sony and Acer Starbreeze have formed the Global Virtual Reality Association (GVRA).
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NewsSky adds two Baselight grading suites
Sky has installed two Baselight grading systems at the company’s headquarters in Osterley.
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NewsIABM endorses VSF for industry collaboration
The Video Services Forum (VSF) has been accredited by the IABM’s (International Association of Broadcast and Media) Industry Collaborative Groups Endorsement Program.
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NewsDuffy exits Sony to launch tech consultancy
Sony’s head of IT and workflow solutions Niall Duffy is leaving in order to set up a specialist media consultancy.
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NewsFoundry CTO: VR needs a killer app to succeed
The chief technology officer of software firm The Foundry has stressed the need for compelling content if virtual reality is to succeed.
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NewsAims appoints Warman and Barella to board
Members of the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (Aims) have elected Scott Barella and Andy Warman to the organisation’s board of directors.
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NewsAvid promotes sales chief to president in bid for growth
Avid has promoted chief sales and marketing officer Jeff Rosica to the role of president.
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NewsForbidden raises capital through share placing
Forbidden Technologies has raised £3m through a share placing, with the money earmarked to boost sales and increase product development.
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NewsShift to subscription model hits Autodesk revenues
The move to a subscription-based business model has been blamed for Autodesk’s revenue decline in the third quarter of 2016.
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FeaturesWe're Going on a Bear Hunt
Finishing post on a 1 x 30-minute hand-drawn animated version of the popular children’s story
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FeaturesLawful Killing: Mark Duggan
House the offline edit and complete picture and audio post-production for the one-off drama doc
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NewsIABM announces 2016 award-winners
Sony’s Media Backbone Hive has been named winner of the 2016 IABM Peter Wayne Award for Design and Innovation.
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NewsSintecMedia buys digital ad firm Operative Media
Broadcast management software developer SintecMedia has bought Operative Media, a digital advertising business management applications firm.
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NewsPresteigne appoints chief operating officer
Presteigne Broadcast Hire has appointed former Gravity Media Group commercial director Adrian Young as its chief operating officer.
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NewsTVT appoints first chief technology officer
Digital media services company TVT has appointed Globecast’s Peter Elvidge as its first chief technology offi cer.
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NewsThe X Factor prepares Acton move
A production space in Acton, west London has emerged as the future home of The X Factor, following the closure of Fountain Studios in February.
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NewsBBC to stream UHD and HDR Planet Earth footage
The BBC has made a significant move towards offering full Ultra High Definition (UHD) High Dynamic Range (HDR) programmes on BBC iPlayer.