Broadcast Engineering Webcasts
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Effective Loudness Management and Compliance for Media Providers Sponsored by Harris December 13, 2011 This audio-focus webcast will examine new real-time loudness monitor and correction technology. These solutions help engineers regulate the perceived loudness of multiple audio channels across any content to prevent viewer complaints. If you work with audio, the techniques learned in this webcast will make your job easier and your audio cleaner. Attendees will learn about:
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Building Broadcast and Production Media-Oriented Architectures Free Virtual Event December 7, 2011 Join Broadcast Engineering, the leader in workflow and broadcast education, for a free, interactive day of online training. Sessions include: Moving News Faster featuring Michael Koetter, CNN; Production Flow - Automation Assist Helps Create Multiple Screen Content featuring Side Guel, Broadcast Automation Consulting; Storage for Digital Media featuring Dave Van Hoy, Advanced Systems Group; and Building the Major League Baseball Network Digital Center featuring Tab Butler, Major League Baseball Network. Learn more |
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Building an HD News Studio Sponsored by Signiant October 26, 2011, Now available on demand While the networks are providing HD news programming, local stations remain challenged in implementing the technology. Even though HD technology and solutions are readily available, choosing among the options can be difficult. This webcast is designed to help news directors and engineers develop a solutions-based plan to move a news operation from SD to HD. The goal is to help ensure good long-term decision-making to maximize the ROI and create an easy to implement workflow for the staff. Upon completion, attendees will better understand the keys to adding cost-effective HD acquisition and production technology to a broadcast newsroom. Attendees will learn about:
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Monitoring MPEG in IP Networks Sponsored by Sencore October 25, 2011, Now available on demand This webcast focuses on teaching engineers how to ensure a high quality of experience for viewers in IP-centric transmission systems. Whether it�s a single IP link to feed the broadcast signal to over-the-air broadcast transmitter, a centralized IP cable distribution network, or a fully-implemented IPTV system, maintaining high-quality video remains job one. And it requires new skills. Attendees will learn about:
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Challenges Surrounding Global Collaboration for Localized Content and Delivery Sponsored by Signiant September 29, 2011, Now available on demand The creation of content is increasingly becoming a global industry. Different locales have requirements for program versions dubbed or subtitled in the local language, and edited to comply with local regulations. This localization is usually sub-contracted to specialist facilities. The consequence is that program files must be transferred around several facilities, and subject to ongoing review and approval, before ready for transmission in the target country. This webcast looks at the impact of the move from videotape to files for the handling of content such as:
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Workflow Automation Efficiencies and Implementation Sponsored by Signiant August 30, 2011, Now available on demand Key to implementing an efficient digital media workflow is providing users, operators and managers with the tools and automation to access, direct and distribute content to any variety of playout platforms. Today�s broadcasters ingest content from multiple worldwide locations, often in a variety of formats. Moving that content from remote source to an editor�s desktop and then to an archive or playout server is not a trivial process. This webcast will examine the key steps in evaluating the above challenges and then building a customized media workflow to meet that need. Attendees to this tutorial will learn about:
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Mobile Television: A Broadcast Engineer�s Tutorial July 27, 2011, Now available on demand This first-person tutorial will help television engineers better understand the unique requirements of transmitting a mobile video signal. Upon completing the webinar, an engineer or manager will be well positioned help a television station take the first steps to begin implementing mobile television. Attendees will learn about:
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Creating file-based workflows Sponsored by Signiant June 28, 2011, Now available on demand File-based workflows are increasingly demanded by today�s fast-paced media and broadcast environments. The seismic shift in how content is acquired, shared and distributed requires today�s engineering managers to re-examine how content is moved both within and outside their studios with an eye to efficiency. Taking advantage of the benefits from file-based workflows requires new thinking, processes and employee training. This webcast is designed to help engineers, technicians and operational managers better understand how to implement a facility-wide, multiscreen, multiplatform digital workflow. Topics to be discussed include: � Automating broadcast and production processes � improving efficiency � Managing the content supply chain � Distribution � moving multiple formats to a variety of locations � Beyond FTP � a newer, faster and easier way to move content � Security � protecting your content � Managing the entire workflow process Don�t miss this important webcast. Learn how you can improve content acquisition, distribution and management with technology and workflow management. Learn more |
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Deploying H.264 in your Distribution Pipeline Sponsored by Sencore May 26, 2011, Now available on demand H.264 produces exceptional picture quality at much lower data rates than MPEG-2. But how does this help you if your customer premises equipment only decodes MPEG-2? This Webcast starts by examining multiple use cases where deploying H.264 in your distribution pipeline can save bandwidth costs, increase the number of available channels or both, all while maintaining or increasing the quality of video delivered to your viewers. Then it details the encoding parameters you�ll use to convert H.264 video to MPEG-2, and vice versa, including high-level concepts like VBR, CBR, and fixed and dynamic GOP patterns, as well as H.264-specific parameters like profiles, levels and entropy encoding. You�ll learn how to optimize quality and data rate for primary and secondary distribution, and how to deliver high-quality video with rock-solid compatibility to your CPEs. H.264 isn�t tomorrow�s technology; it�s today�s. This one-hour Webcast will demonstrate how deploying H.264 within your distribution pipeline can help you operate more profitably, and teach you the basics of H.264 encoding. Learn more |
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Fiber optics for broadcast Sponsored by Riedel May 25, 2011, Now available on demand During this webcast, attendees will get an overview of fiber-optic transmission, including the distribution of RF signals over fiber. Once deemed complex and costly, fiber is now the preferred medium to distribute content in many forms. Topics will include the advantages of deploying fiber as well as the key components involved. We will take a look at types of fiber, passive devices and active components, including transmitters, receivers and optical amplifiers. Typical applications will be noted and basic design criteria will be reviewed. Attendees will learn: � the advantages of fiber � the definitions of basic components � uses and deployments � basic design concepts � distribution applications Learn more |
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Video Archive for Broadcast:
Implementation and Integration Sponsored by Front Porch Digital May 19, 2011, Now available on demand Be part of an in-depth discussion on video archive implementation from initial design to installation, from site survey to commissioning. Get a behind-the-scenes understanding of what it takes to get the job done from a pro with more than 25 years of experience. Understand the biggest issues and the hidden issues on the job. Attendees will learn about: � Infrastructure needs � Facility workflow � Archive system design � Nearline disk � Tape library � Fibre Channel network � File system � Key people � Automation and Commissioning Learn more |
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Audio networking for production and broadcast facilities
Sponsored by Wheatstone March 29, 2011, Now available on demand The adage audio is harder than video has never been more true than it is today. While modern production and broadcast facilities may process one video signal at one time, that content may be accompanied by 20 or more audio channels; six channels of surround, multiple languages, some with surround, others in stereo or monaural. In addition, incoming audio now comes in multiple forms: digital, analog, MADI and embedded. The required routing, processing and monitoring for such divergent, yet related, signals requires a sophisticated audio architecture. This webcast will provide audio/video engineers, technicians and operators with training to best understand and manage the high number of audio channels found in today�s fast-paced and understaffed production and broadcast environments. Learn more |
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Replacing Redefining Content Editing, Distribution and Archiving Sponsored by Data Direct Networks March 24, 2011, Now available on demand Learn how organizations across the industry are resolving key issues within the broadcast enterprise, including quality of service, highly collaborative access, long-term energy efficient archiving and worldwide content distribution. Learn more |
