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for a number of years, but the ability to capture images in the highest possible resolution has always been a key driver in the industry. Url: Of course 4K
installations are gaining acceptance and significance in the area of camera acquisition — especially in the scene production business. But for the majority of broadcasters 4K is, at present, only of secondary interest and therefore plays less of a role for us in systems integration, although we are keeping an eye on developments. For example, we have already carried out a number of development projects for live television sports in collaboration with a German sports channel, including the first 4K production of a Bundesliga soccer game just over a year ago. Wainberg: The interest in 4K technology is marginal. It more relates to research and ‘pilot’ making than main production for broadcast. Spain is still struggling to adopt high definition as a real production/ broadcast standard.
Are there any areas of equipment design you feel need more innovation to meet current demands?
Baumanis: With new personnel entering the industry, it is increasingly important to incorporate user interface elements that are familiar to the way they interact with technology in their daily lives. Integration of touchscreens, customisation of software and hardware interfaces and use of mobile devices into systems needs to be considered. With the increasing performance of processing, networks and storage users are looking for more systems that can consolidate various functions in a single solution. Burgess: There is always room
for equipment design to improve to meet the demands of the industry and we see the leading vendors working very hard. A
consideration when building mobile production solutions, such as OB trucks, is the need to increase density, reduce heat dissipation and lower power consumption to save running costs for the operator. Cleaver: It is being made clear
by the manufacturers that in a few years’ time we will be routing video via IP. There is currently little advantage — especially if your existing infrastructure is all SDI. It would be useful to see a clear migration pathway to the new carrier and a sensible range of equipment that can bridge the gap during, what will no doubt be, an extended transition. Dusil: There are four main
features that we believe will significantly improve the quality
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of online digital video services in the next decade. First, content accessibility — today’s digital society is migrating from entertainment ownership to licensing. Once the content resides in the cloud, then millions of duplicate copies will no longer be necessary. Secondly, content upgradability. Once content resides in the cloud, then the idea of an upgrade path becomes a no- brainer. Thirdly, content portability — this has already
begun in the entertainment industry with the support for multiscreens. But there are still improvements to be made across different operating systems, service providers, and hardware platforms. Lastly, an engaging user interface and user experience (UI/UX). Before, during and after the movie, subscribers want to have fun. The more they are having fun, the longer they will stay and play. The longer they stay, the more money they will spend.
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