Q4 in the Review: graphics software, SDI over IP & automated QC

Three new articles were added to the EBU Technical Review in the final quarter of 2012, all relating to key TV production technology developments.

An article about an EBU Members use of Open Source software to drive its on-screen graphics rounds off another year for the EBU Technical Review. The Review, published online, aims to make media technology and related developments accessible to EBU Members and the wider industry. Twelve papers were published during 2012, covering everything from Loudness distribution and reporter backpacks to dialogue-enhancement and SOA-based archiving. In the last quarter three papers were added:

The automated file-based QC system at NRK Kjell Ove Nordlien and Jarle Igeltj rn, NRK

Between 2007 and 2009, NRK transformed its TV production infrastructure to a fully file-based platform with an incorporated MAM system. Today, the Norwegian broadcaster is running an Interra Systems Baton system for its automated file-based QC system. This article describes the background to the project, the technical details of the Baton system, and NRK's experiences with the system during the setup and initial phases.

SDI over IP seamless signal switching in SMPTE 2022-6 and a novel multicast routing concept Matthias Laabs, IRT

An article outlining an IRT proof-of-concept that demonstrated the steps required to move to an all-IP production environment. The key challenges addressed were achieving seamless switching between SDI signals in the IP-layer and a novel approach regarding multicast signal distribution within a network.

From elections to rocket launches: CasparCG how a small software is changing live productions Jonas Hummelstrand, SVT

CasparCG was developed in-house at Swedish broadcaster SVT, and is now used to drive graphics and video play-out across five HD services and on the web too. Its currently being used or evaluated by a number of other broadcasters around Europe, with part of its appeal being the fact that it is available as Open Source software.

And more... You can also find these three articles and others published previously in the Publications Library on the EBU Technology & Innovation website, where you can browse through articles dating back to 1993. To propose an article for the Technical Review, please contact Eoghan OSullivan (osullivan@ebu.ch).

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