June 2014
www.tvbeurope.com
TVBEurope 3
Recognising excellence in the broadcast sector
James McKeown Exciting
developments are afoot at TVBEurope, developments that will require black ties, evening dresses and
(brief) acceptance speeches…
AS A reasonably seasoned editor, I’m not one for repetition. Yet, since joining the industry a month ago, I have found myself returning again and again to the notion of change; the uprooting of traditional standards and the maturation of an industry caught between its rich linear heritage and the digital-multi- everything-and-everywhere path it must follow. The bridging of past and future principles and practices is no easy task, but already, I have been vastly impressed by the application of this sector in readying itself for a future of dizzying prospects and challenges. For the publishing arm of the industry, this brings cause for inspiration as it gives us a bounty of material to digest, research, and write about, but it also means that we can’t
to alter this industry almost totally. It marks the start of a period of development for TVBEurope; incrementally administered with purpose, ambition and huge doses of excitement. You will see some changes in these pages, starting in this issue, and on our website, that are all designed to improve what we do, and enhance your experience as a reader. But, of course, your feedback and counsel is vital in ensuring that we are providing the best possible service; therefore, I would implore you to contact me directly with your thoughts and suggestions about any facet of our print and digital output (
james.mckeown@
intentmedia.co.uk).
Now, providing the best possible service usually results in plaudits, new business, and more importantly, awards.
So, to this edition. Our glorious cover image, courtesy of the good people at Ericsson, should direct you to our new, dedicated features section on page 20, where we explore the future with Simon Frost, Ericsson’s head of TV marketing. We also look back at TVBEurope’s Roundtable on collaborative workfl ows, in conjunction with Avid, at BT Tower in central London, and follow up with an interview with one of the day’s participants, Martyn Suker, head of production innovation at ITV Studios.
We also focus on a summer of sport that is set to busy both sides of the broadcasting supply chain, as well as examining the latest from the world of capture and lighting in our aptly titled Camera and Lighting focus. I would also like to point you in the direction of our new
“After much planning, discussion, and feverish scribbling, the team at TVBEurope is delighted to announce the launch of the TVBAwards”
stand still. As the industry changes, it also forces us to change how we approach our reporting, the methods by which we communicate, and the scope of our ambitions to be more inclusive of this expanding industry, and its many extremities.
This month’s cover feature is emphasis of this, of our desire to push our own boundaries to accommodate more of the conversation around the next generation of technology and innovation that promises
And no, I’m not hankering after recognition for what we do — quite the contrary. After much planning, discussion, and feverish scribbling, the team at TVBEurope is delighted to announce the launch of the TVBAwards — our brand new awards ceremony created to recognise the provision of excellence in the broadcast TV sector. It is a profoundly exciting development that my acting editor, Neal Romanek, will tell you all about overleaf.
Data Centre at the back of this publication, which will house a selection of datasets, reports and analyses in visual and graphic form. We begin with contributions from Ericsson and from the Future of Innovation in Television Technology taskforce. I sincerely hope you enjoy this issue of TVBEurope, and I welcome and encourage your feedback on anything related to our brand.
James McKeown Executive Editor
Editorial Contents
4-11 News and Analysis Announcing the TVBAwards TVBEurope introduces its new awards event, the TVBAwards, to take place in October. Nominations are now open!
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Last month, TVBEurope, in association with Avid, hosted an industry roundtable at London’s BT Tower. Neal Romanek delivers the fi rst of a two-part report.
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Tomorrow’s World: Broadcasting for the Networked Society James McKeown talks to Ericsson’s Simon Frost about the technology and market forces driving tomorrow’s world.
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27 Workfl ow TheArk and the fi le-based fl ood London post house, The Ark, partnered with Quantum to install a new object storage system in its Bateman Street facility — just in time for an industry-wide fl ood of fi le-based workfl ows. Neal Romanek reports.
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28-32 Summer Of Sport Commonwealth Games plan Philip Stevens reports on coverage plans for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The World Cup kicks off Sony has been involved in almost every angle of the World Cup television coverage. Adrian Pennington reports.
34-42 Camera and Lighting Focus
Compact cameras crave a slice of the action
Smaller, faster and higher: David Fox fi nds out what’s new in mini-cams. 34
45-47 Forum
This month’s Forum, moderated by Philip Stevens, looks at comms and how the digital age is affecting broadcast communications. 45
49-50 Data Centre
Our new Data Centre offers deep analysis of industry trends and challenges. This month features insights from DTG and Ericsson. 49
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