Will Strauss
Will Strauss is a freelance journalist, editor and researcher who specialises in business and technology, particularly within broadcast television, an industry he has covered for more than 15 years. Working across print and online, his articles have appeared in many trade publications including Broadcast, TVBEurope, Kit Plus, The IBC Daily, Audio Media, TV Technology Europe, SVG Europe and Red Shark News.
Industry TrendsTechnical innovation and excellence celebrated at IBC Awards
IBC2018: Awards presented to Eurosport, Medialaan, RTÉ, Econet Media, BBC R&D as well as Sesame Street co-creator Joan Ganz Cooney
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UHD and HDR: The full picture
Ultra High Definition (UHD) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) are set to be two of the hottest topics at IBC2018.
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AI to HDR: What to expect from media technology in 2018
No one can really see into the future, of course, but there are experts out there who might just be able to offer us a glimpse of what is to come. End users, analysts and consultants consider what 2018 might bring across TV, cinema and online.
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2017 review: IP adoption, AI interest and a wave of M&A
From the ongoing adoption of IP to a surge in interest in AI and a wave of M&A activity, 2017 was another busy year for vendors.
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Making the grade: The post-production of Blue Planet 2
In the second part of IBC365’s special report on the making of the BBC’s Blue Planet 2, Will Strauss looks at the post-production work that was completed for the returning natural history series.
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Going deep: The making of natural history blockbuster Blue Planet 2
The filming techniques and camera technology used to capture elements of the world’s oceans that have never been seen before.
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Interview: Orpheus Warr, Channel 4
When it comes to personalisation and improving the user experience, voice interfaces and artificial intelligence are going to have a big part to play, says Channel 4’s Orpheus Warr.
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The technology that could change sport on TV
Ultra HD and VR might make all the headlines but when it comes to pushing the boundaries of sports production, but better use of data and artificial intelligence are likely to be the big winners, suggests David Shield.
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Mayweather v McGregor: Making the fight
Sky Sports is pulling no punches when it comes to the Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor fight, broadcasting boxing’s biggest event of the year.
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VFX: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
From an immense space city to a Lexus inspired spaceship, Rodeo FX played a crucial part in bringing director Luc Besson’s vision of the graphic novel to the big screen
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Game of Thrones and the fight against illegal streaming
The world’s most pirated TV series, Game of Thrones, is back. As viewers prepare to watch season 7 of the fantasy series, we ask what can be done to stop the wider illegal distribution of content?
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Curt Behlmer: Black is the new black
Curt Behlmer and his team are responsible for advancing the possibilities of cinema sight and sound, ensuring that Dolby technologies, including Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, fit into the industry’s content workflows.
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Charlie Vogt: Creating an ecosystem built on value
Being directionally correct with predictions, overcoming culture shock, dealing with new realities
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What is the future for UHD and HD?
UHD and HD will forward together as technology advances to enable different frame sizes, frame rates and colorimetry on programmes.
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Michael Zink: 'HDR provides a truly differentiated experience for viewers'
As VP of Technology, Warner Bros. Michael Zink is responsible for exploring the emerging technologies that could enhance Warner Bros.’ capabilities in production, post production and distribution.
