Industry Media Roundtable Explores the State of HDR in the Americas to Provide An Ecosystem Perspective
The entire ecosystem of broadcasters, content creators, consumer electronics manufacturers, and chip-set makers are coordinating efforts to deliver HDR to a new generation of tech-savvy consumers.
In-Home Experience, Complexity Management and New Applications Will Shape NSP Strategies in Eurasia
The end of 2021 introduced a resurgence of pandemic complications that have aggravated challenges faced by the Eurasia-connected home community. However, new technological developments and the implementation of innovative business practices have actually generated deeper relationships between consumers and NSPs in the region.
Demand for Next-Generation HDR Solutions Rises as Broadcasters and Streaming Providers Tap into Content Libraries
Halted production of new content, along with a dramatic increase of consumer demand for video entertainment throughout the COVID-19 crisis, has placed unprecedented demands on the content libraries of broadcasters and streaming providers. As content owners mine their inventory of episodic series and movies produced decades ago, they are exploring how to up-convert content to meet the elevated viewing standards of today’s consumers.
Field Test in Cleveland Demonstrates that ATSC 3.0 Can Can Deliver UHD HDR in a Challenging Urban Environment
In a field test conducted under the auspices of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in Cleveland, OH between May 14th and May 16th, an engineering team from multiple industry participants showed how ATSC 3.0 technology can enhance the technological performance and economic value of existing broadcast infrastructures.
Technicolor's Olivier Lafontaine Explores the Business Case for Hybrid LTE Solutions in Connected Home CPE Environment
The role of Hybrid LTE solutions that support fixed broadband services to the home took center stage at the recent 2019 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona as network service providers (NSPs) grapple will be explored in great detail.
AirTies' Philippe Alcaras and Technicolor's Gary Gutknecht Discuss the Growing Importance of Smart Wi-Fi to Network Service Provider Community
The number of devices relying on Wi-Fi access within the home is exploding. Along with the increase of devices, rising streaming needs are also creating conditions where Network Service Providers (NSPs) must focus on improving Wi-Fi connectivity within the home in order to provide the highest quality of experience subscribers expect.
Technicolor's Luis Martinez-Amago Discusses Key Trends Defining Network Service Provider Strategies for the Connected Home
This year will see more Network Service Providers (NSPs) around the world embrace "managed services" as a core strategy for generating new recurring revenues and competing with retail offers, says Luis Martinez-Amago, President and General Manager for Technicolor's Connected Home Division, in an audio interview for journalists.
Technicolor Returns to CES 2019 to Share Latest Innovations for the Connected Home
Technicolor experts and executives will be on hand during the CES 2019 conference and exposition -- being held over January 8-11 in Las Vegas -- to demo and discuss leading-edge developments on a range of connected home technologies, including: Management of Multiple Video Platforms, Android TV, Ultra-Broadband, DOCSIS 3.1, Wi-Fi 6, and Advanced HDR.
Technicolor's Rajat Ghai Explains How Citizens Broadband Radio Service Can Be Leveraged for LIMA by Network Service Providers
Network Service Providers (NSPs) have an opportunity to harness spectrum set aside for Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) to pursue a wide range of profitable use cases -- especially those that surround Local Indoor Mobile Access (LIMA).
Technicolor's Jos Delbar Reveals the Four Capabilities Critical to Achieving Seamless 4K OTT Content Delivery over Wi-Fi
Four key capabilities are necessary to deliver uninterrupted 4K video to the home: Detection, Monitoring, Proactive Care, and Reactive Care, says Jos Delbar, Product Manager at Technicolor, in the white paper, Guaranteeing Seamless 4K OTT Content Delivery, presented at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2018, in Atlanta, GA, October 22-25.
Technicolor's Eric Rutter Describes How North American Cable Industry is Responding to Changing Consumer Dynamics and New Economics of Component Costs
As new competitive dynamics and shifting consumer behaviors change the economic landscape for the Network Service Provider community, new go-to-market strategies that leverage partnerships across the value-chain will be critical to the future operations of North American cable providers.
Technicolor's Sandra Carvalho Discusses How Engagement in Entertainment and Advertising is Changing in a Technology-driven, Multi-platform World
Organizations that master how to harness new technologies and platforms to engage with audiences in an authentic manner across an array of technologies and media platforms will be the only ones poised for success in the constantly changing entertainment and advertising arena, says Sandra Carvalho, Chief Marketing Officer at Technicolor, in a podcast interview for journalists.
VFX Editor Matt Carson on How Technicolor PULSE Brought Automation to "Stranger Things Season 2" Editing Process
In a podcast interview for journalists, VFX editor Matt Carson describes how he was introduced to Technicolor PULSE when he was called in to help with production of Netflix's hit sci-fi series Stranger Things Season 2 early in 2017. He quickly discovered its power and its benefits.
Cobalt Digital's Jesse Foster Discusses HDR's 2018 Outlook and Development Plans With Technicolor
2018 is shaping up to be a big year for high dynamic range (HDR), and to be ready, Cobalt Digital is working with Technicolor to upgrade and develop new products that give the broadcast television industry what they need to create and deliver HDR content and entertainment, says Jesse Foster, director of products and business development at Cobalt Digital, in a podcast interview for journalists.
Technicolor's Alan Stein Discusses the Impact of SL-HDR1 As a Proposed ATSC Standard
In the final days of December 2017, the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) approved Technicolor's SL-HDR1 amendment as a Proposed Standard, and once voted on, is expected to be added as an option to the ATSC A/341 video standard.
Duffer Brothers and Technicolor Post Production Teams Create Magical Color and Sound in "Stranger Things"
The Duffer Brothers explain the collaborative nature of a project with the scope of "Stranger Things" and the impact that color artists like Skip Kimball, Technicolor Senior Digital Intermediate Colorist, have on creating the visual signature and identity of Stranger Things.
Managed Wi-Fi Services Emerge as a Competitive Differentiator for Network Service Providers in EMEA Region
A new webcast on the impact "managed Wi-Fi services" can have on network service providers (NSPs) in the EMEA region has been released for the Broadband World Forum 2017 conference -- which being held this week Berlin.
Technicolor's David Touzé Describes How Single-Layer Technology Helps Broadcasters Manage Complexity of Delivering HDR and SDR Content
Although high dynamic range (HDR) technology is on track for substantial growth in the next few years, there are still challenges in supporting all the non-HDR screens on TVs, smart phones and tablets that still represent the majority of devices currently present in the homes of consumers all around the world, says David Touzé, Senior Research Engineer, Technicolor, in a podcast interview for journalists during the SCTE 2017 conference being held in Denver, Colorado this week.
SMPTE's Barbara Lange: Standards Are More Critical Than Ever in this Technologically Advanced and Video Driven Environment
As the entertainment industry continues to rapidly evolve, traditional frameworks are being disrupted in almost every way. To ensure that traditional players, along with the new generation of companies and technologies, continue to deliver quality experiences to audiences, the role of standards is going to be more important than ever, according to Barbara Lange, Executive Director for the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, or SMPTE, in a podcast interview for journalists.