This OB Life: Inside the compound [VIDEO]
In the second of a series of educational films going behind the camera on sports OBs, presenter Isa Guha provides a guided tour of the broadcast compound and production facilities […] More
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Football Season 2019-20: BT Sport confirms HDR mobile service and adds to on-screen talent roster
Ahead of the new football season, BT Sport is introducing new faces to its on-screen analysis and punditry team, refreshing its Saturday programming line-up and rolling out alternative ways to […] More
This OB Life: The Steadicam ops [VIDEO]
In the first of a series of educational films going behind the camera on sports OB, two Steadicam operators from Sky Production Services, Louise Popplewell and Lucy Hales, take time […] More
IBC 2019: LiveU to highlight 5G-enabled tech as it prepares for Tokyo 2020
LiveU will showcase a portfolio of 5G-enabled devices for live newsgathering and sports coverage at IBC 2019 as it prepares for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Both portable transmission […] More
IBC 2019: Andy Serkis to receive International Honour for Excellence
The IBC 2019 International Honour for Excellence will be awarded to Andy Serkis, the director, producer and actor who is best known for his performances in motion-capture roles. Serkis will […] More
Infront backs AI video tech company as part of €7.2m funding round
Infront, the sports agency that owns Host Broadcast Services, has taken a stake in the AI-driven video enhancement technology developer Minute.ly. Referred to as ‘strategic participation’, the backing is part […] More
IBC 2019: Esports showcase and live esports tournament to feature at RAI
IBC 2019 will explore the technical and commercial opportunities and challenges of the rapidly growing world of esports with its first-ever Esports Showcase. Taking place on Tuesday 17 September, the […] More
IABM releases first audio sector report
The IABM has released a new Audio Business Report looking at the current state of the industry and identifying the key drivers of change in the sound-for-broadcast market. The first […] More
IBC 2019: ChyronHego looks to supercharge live televised sport with Paint and Virtual Placement
ChyronHego’s Paint and Virtual Placement solutions for real-time data visualisation in live sports broadcasting will both be highlighted at IBC 2019. With the Paint telestration and analysis tool, broadcasters can […] More
Live from Liverpool: Event director Lindsay Impett discusses the broadcast strategy for the Netball World Cup and her hopes for a long-term legacy
Lindsay Impett, the event director for the Vitality Netball World Cup (VNWC) 2019, is hopeful that the wide-reaching TV and online coverage of the tournament will help to grow the […] More