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February 2013

Broadcasters are expected to provide 24/7 coverage for news channels and increasingly sophisticated websites — all while maintaining a tight budget. In our February issue, learn how Ka-band IP-over-satellite systems can help you achieve those goals. Other topics we explore in this issue are Ethernet and IP, as well as video and data conversion.

Broadcast Engineering World’s cover story examines the use of tablets and smartphones to create and consume news, and the impact that generating content for mobile devices has on newsroom computer systems and workflow. The issue also takes a look at video wall technology and delivery to the Internet.

In both issues, look for our special report on “Building for tomorrow.” Topics covered include video asset management, IP networking, data storage and 4K.

In-Depth Focus Special Report

  • Digital assets illustration
    Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    Managing video assets

    In today’s digital landscape, video assets are constantly being created and delivered to be used by multiple departments within an organization. Once these assets are produced, proper management of the content proves a big challenge. With the never-ending expansion of digital technology, the broadcasting industry has experienced a reduction in on-camera post and production costs. As technology evolves, the amount of video content being generated is growing exponentially — and there are no signs of slowing down. ...More
  • Storage tiering is a proven approach where data is stored in higher-performance,
    Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    Broadcast storage strategy

    Storage tiering is a proven approach where data is stored in higher-performance, lower-cost storage, or longer-life types of storage over time, based on the current value of the data to the organization. This keeps the data readily available when it is most needed, while cost-effectively and securely storing it for use down the line....More
  • Nevion's IP kit at GigaContent
    Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    IP networking: Soon mandatory to being able to compete?

    Classic fears of IP for contribution-level broadcasting — including lack of control, end-to-end quality and security concerns — are slowly being overcome. Why? The advantages and the revenue potential of IP far outweigh the risks, given recent technology advancements....More

Features

  • Czech TV, the Czech Republic's public broadcaster
    Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    The evolution of news

    WORLD EDITION EXCLUSIVE: News is evolving. There is new technology in the newsroom and many more different types of consumers of live news. All this means that the newsroom computer system (NRCS) must evolve from the traditional TV-only model to one that can both make use of, and deliver to, a wider range of media platforms....More

Beyond the Headlines

  • Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    Testing FIMS 1.0

    The rapid pace of change in the media industry demands that leading media organizations implement efficient and agile digital media processing capabilities to control costs and capitalize quickly on new business opportunities....More
  • Sky News Arabia video wall
    Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    Boosting the appeal and value of live programs with video walls

    WORLD EDITION EXCLUSIVE: The use of video wall technology can help broadcast networks boost the graphical appeal of their live shows, reinforce their image branding, and convey the most comprehensive and timely news to viewers....More
  • Feb. 1, 2013
    Article

    Delivery to the Internet

    WORLD EDITION EXCLUSIVE: Content owners can no longer bet on a single Internet TV platform; they must sweat value from their content by leveraging multiple deals to stay in the game....More

Digital Handbook

  • Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    Next-generation broadcast: more bandwidth for the future

    The development of new broadcast technologies that offer higher efficiencies and/or performance is an ongoing quest, with researchers continuing to push on methods to achieve a higher data throughput. The result is that the hardware and software providing media delivery will continue to evolve. On the broadcast side, modulation and compression are key components of a next-generation broadcast system....More
  • Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    Ethernet and IP

    Ethernet and IP are terms broadcast engineers use many times every day. But what, exactly, is the difference between the two? Both on the OSI hierarchy, their difference is in layers....More
  • Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    Video and signal conversion, part 1

    In a perfect world, interfaces and standards would interact fluidly and perfectly. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and with history as a guide, new advances in technology will perpetuate this situation....More

Systems Design & Integration

New Products & Reviews

  • Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    Tektronix’s Cerify helps broadcasters avoid playout errors

    Given its importance, quality control (QC) is naturally critical for the successful use of file-based workflows. Historically, QC has relied on direct visual inspection, usually with personnel spot-checking a few minutes of a program’s beginning, middle and end. However, this approach has never truly been sufficient for two reasons — humans' tendency to miss all but the most conspicuous of errors, and the lack of "eyeballs" to check the sheer volume of content created. These reasons are driving the industry toward automated, process-spanning QC solutions, such as Cerify from Tektronix....More
  • Ventuz Broadcast open and flexible authoring environment
    Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    Ventuz's Broadcast

    The design tool delivers interactive newscasts....More
  • Red Bull Stratos mission control
    Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    Riedel Communications and Red Bull Stratos

    Riedel provided most of the technology used for the audio/video-transport system — including both wireless and wired digital intercom systems — mounted inside the Red Bull Stratos capsule as well as the entire communications infrastructure for the project....More
  • Ka-band system on car
    Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    Ka-band IP-over-satellite systems

    Ka-band IP-over-satellite systems are becoming an attractive alternative to SNG....More
  • February 2013 new products
    Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    February 2013 New Products

    Broadcast Pix...More

Departments

  • spinning disks
    Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    Are spinning disks dead? 1

    InfoWeek writer Paul Venezia wrote in his Jan. 14 column that storage would soon evolve into “… a world devoid of the painfully outdated yet ubiquitous spinning disk.” Yep, and the familiar phrase “Tape is dead” has been bandied around for 25 years....More
  • David Austerberry
    Feb. 1, 2013
    Article
    Broadcast Engineering

    Will 4K cut it? 2

    WORLD EDITION EXCLUSIVE: Any consumer who rushes out and spends huge sums on a 4K display is going to be sorely disappointed when high-frame-rate video sources become available. This is definitely not a time to be an early adopter....More
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