Create & Produce – Page 6
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Executive InterviewsThe transformation of Sky Deutschland
Sky Deutschland is changing from a sports and film-orientated broadcaster towards a fully-fledged family entertainment company. CEO Carsten Schmidt explains how.
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Interview: Sotiris Salamouris, OBS
With the broadcast industry in transition phase, Olympic Broadcasting Services Chief Technology Officer Sotiris Salamouris must manage the shift to 4K, 8K and IP while ensuring the world doesn’t miss a second of the action.
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Interview: Wim Ponnet, Endemol Shine Netherlands
Wim Ponnet works for a company that produces up to 700 big productions annually, and it sure knows how to exploit its IP (intellectual property).
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Interview: Tony Maddox, CNN
Thirteen years at the BBC and a steady presence at CNN since 1998 has given Tony Maddox a unique overview of today’s global news scene.
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Data is key to online video, says Little Dot boss
Data - as well as a creative gut - is vital for winning online audiences, says Little Dot CEO Andy Taylor.
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VR: passing fad or an opportunity for immersion?
If you think VR in TV and film is just another passing fad, Sol Rogers, CEO and founder of Rewind, would like to change your opinion.
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Shane Peros: Managing the data
Google is the flag carrier for the new, connected world, but it has some encouraging words for broadcasters.
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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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Spencer Stephens: Asking VR questions
Although exciting, we don’t have the vocabulary for talking about VR, yet we must ensure it works across multiple devices and delivers what consumers expect.
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Lord Puttnam on the future of cinema and digital media
One of the UK’s most high profile cinema producers and cultural envoys discussed how British and European cinema must evolve, why cinema and media needs to retain its trusted status, what Brexit means for creative industries
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Alex Mahon: Playing games with reality
Media execs should look to the gaming industry and the success of games such as Pokemon Go to realise there’s a market for AR and VR content.
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Derek Bradley: Facing the future of motion capture
From Avatar to Dawn of the Planet of the Apes , motion capture has enabled animation to become ever more lifelike and photo realistic. Now Disney Research is advancing this science with emotion capture, and systems that offer filmmakers continuous control of facial performance in live action motion pictures. ...
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Patrick Spence: What comes after the Golden Age of TV?
It’s almost a cliché now: we are living in a ‘golden age’ of scripted TV. But what drives this TV renaissance and how it will evolve is a matter of ongoing debate.
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High frame rates will become the norm, says Ang Lee
Released in the US late last year, Iraq war drama Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk broke new ground when it came to technical production, Oscar winning Director Ang Lee talks about his experience with the newest cinema technology
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Raymundo Barros: Building for a bigger and brighter future
As CTO at Globo, Raymundo Barros is responsible for overseeing engineering and technology operations. He led and spearheaded major initiatives such as the transition to digital TV and the creation and distribution of 4K, 4K HDR and 8K content. Before assuming his role as CTO, Barros worked as Engineering ...
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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. Concentrating mainly on scripted content for TV and film, his work includes assessing new technologies and assisting with the setup and integration ...
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Anna Winger: Breaking the mould of German TV
The writer behind one of the biggest dramas of 2016 believes the success of the programme marks the beginning of something big for German TV.
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James Rosenstock: March of the millennials
Vice Media is on an aggressive expansion path, looking to launch in 50 markets around the world; and it’s not just focusing on mobile and online programming – linear TV is a key part of the offering.
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Kevin Baillie: Expanding the view of virtual production
Visual effects pro Kevin Baillie sees the notion of virtual production moving beyond use of a virtual camera, to involve tasks such a location scouting and incorporating an increased reliance on the cloud.
