November2012
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IT Broadcast Workflow 2013 returns to BAFTA next July
By Melanie Dayasena-Lowe and Fergal Ringrose
TVBEUROPE’S IT Broadcast Workflow (ITBW) conference 2013 has officially launched with a dedicated microsite and payment portal now open. Heading into its fifth successful year, ITBW returns to the prestigious BAFTA venue in central London on Tuesday 9 July. ITBW is Europe’s premier event charting the development and adaptation of file-based operations in European broadcasting organisations. The conference promises to
deliver a wide range of innovative case study practices and networking opportunities that will help you enhance your broadcast workflow efficiency and reduce your operational costs. A marked reduction on the
delegate ticket price now makes ITBW 2013 even more accessible
Full details of ITBW are on our microsite,
www.broadcastworkflow.com
to broadcasters, consultants, systems integrators and vendors. Following the success of the
revised format last year, networking drinks in the evening will follow the day’s extensive case study programme. Delegates have already started booking, so register now to benefit from the incredible early bird rate of just £49 (plus VAT). We are very pleased to announce that our first Gold Sponsor TMD has joined the event. Further sponsorship opportunities are available through
Steve.Connolly@
intentmedia.co.uk or
Ben.Ewles@intentmedia.co.uk on +44 (0) 207 354 6000. For more information about
IT Broadcast Workflow 2013 attendance or venue, please contact our Event Manager
Sarah.Harris@intentmedia.co.uk or call +44 (0) 207 354 6001.
www.broadcastworkflow.com
NI completes digital TV switchover By Melanie Dayasena-Lowe
THE UK’s five-year and £630 million digital TV switchover project came to a close on 24 October with the launch of a new high-power digital TV transmission service in Northern Ireland by Arqiva. CEO John Cresswell and Olympic pentathlon hero Dame Mary Peters took their places at Belfast’s Divis transmitter to turn off the last remaining analogue TV services in the UK. As a result, more than 200,000 households across Northern Ireland will be able to watch Freeview TV for the first
time. The switchover means 98.5% of the population now benefit from better reception across channels on Freeview, including HD. John Cresswell, CEO of
Arqiva, said: “Along with the completion of Digital Switchover, the launch of YouView cements 2012 as a landmark year in British broadcasting. These developments should safeguard Britain’s broadcasting future, an exciting TV viewing platform for consumers, with free-to-air at its core that will continue to support a healthy UK media sector and creative industry.”
Dame Mary Peters, Olympic pentathlon hero, and John Cresswell, CEO of Arqiva
The switchover brings to an end five years of preparatory work in Northern Ireland including the construction of seven new
multiplexes and upgrades to the three main transmission masts in Divis, Limavady and Brougher Mountain.
www.arqiva.com
News & Contents Contents
1-14 News & Analysis Eulogy for the pixel
George Jarrett investigates the development of a vector-based codec that could, potentially, create a revolution for post houses
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16 The Business Case Reshaping Studer
Having embarked on a two-year programme of investment in R&D and new markets, Studer’s VP/General Manager Andy Trott talks to David Davies about the company’s transformation
Round Table
TVBEuropehosted its first ever roundtable, in association with Grass Valley, at Twickenham Stadium last month. Melanie Dayasena-Lowe and David Fox report on the discussions 18-25
26-49 IBC Wrap-Up Far beyond technology Media management and Media Asset Management developments at IBC2012, writes Russell Grute 36
Cameras: going beyond HD IBC saw an array of new cameras and camera links (wired and wireless) launched onto the market. David Fox brings us the best of the new entries
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50-57 The Workflow Pinewood boost for TV
Jake Young visited Pinewood following a multi-million pound investment in its television facilities
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Update to improve workflow Canal Sur has completed a project to replace its legacy system with modern automation. Philip Stevens reports on the new channel management in Spain
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58 TVBEurope’s News Review A look back at the month’s most interesting stories from the broadcast technology arena 58
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