Blackmagic unveils cheap route to UHD production
Among a raft of new product announcements, Blackmagic Design has unveiled a sub-£2500 UHD broadcast camera that can be used for both studio and live production work. The URSA Broadcast […] More
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UK start-up Sceenic wins BT Sport tech innovation competition
A web-based service that allows TV viewers to create virtual living rooms in which to watch live sporting events has won this year’s BT Infinity Lab competition. Developed by a […] More
Super slo-mo camera firm I-Movix ceases trading
The Belgian manufacturer of live super slow motion camera technology I-Movix has been declared bankrupt and ceased trading. Doors were closed on 26 January 2018. The local commerce court in […] More
Taking the plunge: British Diving Championships streamed live on YouTube
Every round of the British Diving Championships was shown live for the first time this weekend (26-28 January) when streamed coverage was made available via the British Swimming YouTube channel. […] More
Positive half-year financials for Sky as it confirms dish-free service
Sky has reported a 10% jump in core earnings, an increase in customer numbers and confirmed its intention to make all of its content available without the need for a […] More
Celebs to slug it out for BBC Sport Relief
A former footballer, a reality TV star, a singer and an actress are to take part in a BBC boxing challenge to raise money for charity. As part of the […] More
Timeline prepping second UHD RF truck
Timeline Television is building a second Ultra High Definition (UHD) RF uplink truck that it will launch later this year. The five tonne RF2 is being designed and built in-house […] More
Cybersecurity: People, not technology, to blame for data breaches
Production companies and broadcasters are at increasing risk from data breaches in the digital age but, more often than not, it is people and not technology that causes the problems. […] More
VAR trialled during FA Cup tie
Hawk-Eye Innovations’ SMART replay system was an integral part of the technology set-up on Monday (8 January 2018) as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was trialled in a competitive club […] More
Live from Manchester: MOOV produces World Squash Championships for BT Sport and Squash TV
During a sporting weekend in which Manchester City thrashed Spurs 4-1 in the English Premier League, Australia regained cricket’s Ashes and athlete Mo Farah was named BBC Sports Personality of […] More