At IBC2009, Appear TV
launched an MPEG-2/4 SD and HD decoder that decodes up to 30 channels in one 4RU chassis in either MPEG-2 SD/HD 4:2:0 or MPEG-4 AVC SD/HD format. It also supports SD/HD-SDI output with embedded audio.
As uptake of HD increases, it is likely that some operators will want to move to an HD-only approach in the contribution backbone but still need to continue providing SD and analog services for viewers who have not made the transition. By allowing HD-to-SD downconversion, the new Appear TV decoder enables operators to fulfil all their customers’ service requirements as well as future-proof for an HD experience.
The FCC has issued captioning requirements for all online video. Learn how to meet the requirements of the new rules and how to automate the technical process.
Video compression, editing and displays is an in-depth tutorial on MPEG compression technology, editing MPEG content and evaluating color video monitors written by long-time video expert, trainer and writer Steve Mullen, Ph. D.
File-based technologies have replaced video tape methods for a majority of production and broadcast operations. The worlds of AV and IT are coalescing to create new methods and workflows for media
