In-depth analysis of the first episode of the IBC365 tutorial series, where cinematographer Sarah Thomas Moffat explores how virtual production enhances storytelling and optimizes budget usage.
Don't miss Benedict Evans' keynote at IBC2024, where he will discuss how AI and connectivity are reshaping the media industry. The newsletter also features the CAPA II Accelerator project, which revolutionized live broadcasting for Formula E by leveraging cloud and edge computing to achieve scalable and flexible media production. Finally, the IBC2024 Innovation Awards are highlighted, celebrating technological innovation and social impact across five key categories, with a notable emphasis on live sports and sustainable production.
As a registered attendee, discover how the latest developments and innovations are shaping the future of virtual production and broadcasting. Here are the most important highlights from IBC:
Virtual production: empowering storytelling
In the latest IBC365 tutorial series, cinematographer Sarah Thomas Moffat delves into the new opportunities virtual production offers to storytelling.
The IBC365 tutorial series explores virtual production, highlighting its transformative impact on modern media through the expertise of specialists in LED volumes, Unreal Engine, and in-camera VFX. The series kicks off with the cinematographer, who explores new storytelling opportunities and budget optimization in virtual production.
IBC keynote with Benedict Evans
There was a time when mobile phones were exciting, now smartphones have become boring.
Don't miss Benedict Evans and his keynote presentation Navigating a Changing Media Landscape: AI and Everything Else, at the IBC2024 Conference on Friday, September 13th.
Independent analyst Benedict Evans will deliver the Day 1 keynote at IBC2024, discussing how AI, connectivity, and personalized content are redefining the media industry. Evans will explore the profound impact of streaming giants, the shift towards generative AI, and the continuous evolution of technology, emphasizing the need for media companies to adapt to these rapid changes.
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Revolutionizing live broadcast
The special project from the IBC Accelerator incubation program Connect and Produce Anywhere, Phase II (CAPA II) had its first trial at the recent Formula E London ePrix event.
John Maxwell Hobbs reports that the CAPA II project, involving BBC, Channel 4, VizRT, and others, demonstrated live coverage of the Formula E London ePrix using only software-based production tools.
Leveraging cloud and edge computing, the project showcased the potential for cost-effective, scalable, and flexible media production, paving the way for more accessible broadcasting solutions for various sporting events.
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IBC2024 Innovation Awards
Fergal Ringrose, Chair of the IBC2024 Innovation Awards jury, offers a summary of this year's contenders for the IBC2024 awards.
IBC will recognize outstanding achievements in technological innovation and social impact through the IBC2024 Innovation Awards, featuring five categories: Content Creation, Content Distribution, Content Everywhere, Environment and Sustainability, and Social Impact.
Chair of the jury, Fergal Ringrose, highlighted the global appeal and high quality of this year's entries, emphasizing the need for dynamic innovation in the evolving media landscape. The awards ceremony, hosted by Sasha Qadri, will take place on Sunday, September 15th, at the RAI Auditorium Complex.
