Ian Volans
Ian Volans is an independent consultant working at the intersection of mobile, the internet and broadcast. He produces the panel discussion and presentation programme on the Content Everywhere Stage in Hall 5 of IBC.
Daily NewsTwo stages and 150 exhibitors: Content Everywhere celebrates a decade at IBC
This year marks the tenth year of Content Everywhere as the heart of IBC’s coverage of the ever-expanding OTT scene. Over the past decade, Content Everywhere has experienced continuous growth as online distribution has grown to supplement and complement traditional linear broadcasting.
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Sports industry gathers to go OTT in Madrid
While rights-holding broadcasters are increasingly determined to ensure their linear sports output is available to their viewers via online channels, the sports industry is looking to OTT as a means of democratising coverage to engage fans and generate new revenue streams. The SportsPro OTT Summit, held in Madrid at the ...
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Content Everywhere: New exhibitors at IBC2021
Where the worlds of broadcast and broadband intersect, Content Everywhere has become a strong and vibrant community of IBC vendors, and this year it will welcome some innovative new exhibitors.
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IBC2020 Accelerators: Virtual & Interactive Live Music Talent Show
An IBC Accelerator is exploring how the traditional talent show can be reinvented into a new music discovery format via real-time, multi-user virtual broadcasts, UGC interactivity and an ethical-AI backend, writes Ian Volans
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IBC2020 Accelerators: 5G centralised streaming for location-based VR
A new IBC Accelerator investigates the potential of a 5G centralised streaming model to enhance the user experience in location-based VR venues. Ian Volans investigates.
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IBC2020 Accelerators: 5G Remote Production
Eight national and international broadcast networks have joined an IBC Accelerator that aims to assess the current reality and future potential of 5G in remote production.
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IBC2020 Accelerators: New & immersive real-time workflows for CG animation production
A new IBC Accelerator is looking at ways of leveraging XR tools and real-time content engines to change workflows for the production of animation. Ian Volans investigates.
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EBU report: 5G could work for broadcasters
A report just published by the EBU concludes that 5G could meet the distribution requirements of both public service and commercial broadcasters. However, there are significant structural barriers that will need to be overcome to realise the potential of 5G.
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IBC2020 Accelerators: Live Content Moderation
Al Jazeera, RTÉ, Reuters and AP have partnered on an IBC Accelerator which seeks to enable media organisations to protect the integrity of their content and brands while achieving significant efficiencies, writes Ian Volans.
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IBC Accelerator: Usable VFX Archive
Storing 3D VFX assets in an accessible way will reduce the cost and complexity of re-using those assets, make them easier to share between contributors in a workflow, and increase efficiencies across the ecosystem. An IBC Accelerator project is aiming to tackle this.
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AI-automated video shot listing
The use of AI to automate the production of shot lists and use the expanded metadata to create an AI-assisted first cut is being explored by an IBC Accelerator project led by the Associated Press.
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IBC Accelerator Programme: Delivering television as objects
Responding to the myriad of complex digital transformation challenges facing today’s Media & Entertainment industry, IBC has introduced the Accelerator Media Innovation Programme. Ian Volans looks at these projects.
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How Henley is rowing up the stream
Henley Royal Regatta has seen a growth in entries and interest after it opted to live stream its races through YouTube. Ian Volans looks at the 180 year old rowing event’s streaming strategy.
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Understanding the esports ecosystem
Esports is emerging as an exciting new market bringing together players from the broadcasting, gaming and sports industries, writes Ian Volans.
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Red Bull Media House’s mission to re-activate the senses
Red Bull is using biometric data to transform the viewer experience. Chief innovation officer Andreas Gall explains how, and explains why he thinks audio is so important.
