ATG Danmon reports a resurgence of investment throughout the broadcast, multimedia video production and training sectors. Significant trends experienced during 2022 include the accelerating adoption of IP and an industry-wide transition from HD-SDR to UHD-HDR as the preferred mastering format for new content.

For more than 20 years, Broadcast Pix has provided first-rate support for its clients.

Set Top Box (STB) Operating System (OS) selection, design and deployment, is being impacted by the increasing importance of streaming, intensifying market competition and rising consumer desire for a better user experience, according to a new report published today.  Independently researched and produced by Caretta Research and sponsored by connected TV technology experts iWedia, part of the ZEGi Group, the report provides the first glimpse of STB professionals’ preferences and buying behaviours in the post-pandemic era.

Unified Streaming, an innovator in the field of video streaming technologies, launches Unified Virtual Channel, a new OTT-only software solution that delivers a traditional TV-like experience.

DNAV, a full-service consultation firm, systems integrator and representative for Sierra Automated Systems (SAS) and other manufacturers specializing in broadcast, audio-visual, and public safety systems, has hired Ben Ackerman as Software and Field Services Engineer effective immediately. Ben is a versatile specialist who will cover regional field service work and software programming for SAS products and other networked radio systems. 

CJP Broadcast Service Solutions, systems integration, production and content digitisation specialist, has formed a partnership agreement with AOTO Electronics, leading supplier of LED screens and volumes. The agreement sees CJP providing installation, service and support for AOTO screens, as part of a complete turnkey service for virtual production systems. 

Ikegami reports ongoing broadcast and professional media innovation throughout 2022 including the Unicam UHK-X750 IP-capable UHD HDR HFR camera plus the R2 Real Remote production system.

"UHD-HDR has replaced UHD-SDR as the default standard for consumer TV displays," says Michael Lätzsch, Broadcast & Professional Video Division Manager at Ikegami Electronics (Europe) GmbH. "This in turn has encouraged broadcast-focused production companies to invest in UHD-HDR camera systems. UHD-HDR content is becoming increasingly available online from dedicated streaming channels. A growing number of broadcasters are also supplementing their HD-SDR terrestrial and satellite transmissions with online UHD-SDR content."

Bubble Agency, the global PR, marketing and events specialist for the media and entertainment technology and services sectors, today announced that Louise Wells has been promoted to Managing Director, effective immediately. Following the move, owner and founder Sadie Groom undertakes the role of CEO and will continue to focus on business development and fostering relationships in the industry, as well as Bubble’s international expansion, growth into new sectors and the development of additional services. The leadership change comes as Bubble Agency recorded its largest-ever year of growth and a series of new client wins including Ross Video and Testronic.

Great tech should make all our lives just a little bit easier, but as video streaming becomes ever more accessible to consumers - where, when and how they want it - it creates a growing tech headache for the providers of the video content. 

Great tech should make all our lives just a little bit easier, but as video streaming becomes ever more accessible to consumers - where, when and how they want it - it creates a growing tech headache for the providers of the video content.