IBC 2012 - A Retrospective (Part 2)

Posted By Sam Johnson

Blackmagic Terranex I remember last year visiting the the Terranex stand at IBC and looking at all they had to offer as we were looking for a hardware standards converter that didn't cost the earth, unfortunately Terranex's 2011 offering was still ... Continue reading "IBC 2012 - A Retrospective (Part 2)" »

September 26, 2012 | Permalink | Comments(0)

IBC 2012 - A Retrospective (Part I)

Posted By Sam Johnson

I've had a week and bit to digest this year's IBC and thought I'd reflect. T'was a funny conference. It was filled with a lot of the same tech that was announced/demoed at BVE, NAB and even IBC 2011, so there was a slight lack of new announcements. ... Continue reading "IBC 2012 - A Retrospective (Part I)" »

September 21, 2012 | Permalink

Making the switch: Mac to PC

Posted By David Bourne

In my work as a video editor and as an instructor, I try to focus on the importance of storytelling over the importance of the tools. But it's hard. Good storytelling elements never change, whereas video editing tools change like the weather. For ... Continue reading "Making the switch: Mac to PC" »

September 18, 2012 | Permalink

IBC: storage, archiving, asset management

Posted By Tom Coughlin

AMSTERDAM - Video capture, production, distribution and archiving require significant investments in equipment and software. As a consequence significant media industry events include a lot of digital storage and stored content management booths on ... Continue reading "IBC: storage, archiving, asset management" »

September 14, 2012 | Permalink | Comments(0)

IBC 2012: IBC Under the Sun and another successful year

Posted By Robert Keske

The Sun and stars shined this year, with stunning days and nights. I always enjoy traveling to the beautiful city of Amsterdam to attend IBC, but this year was something special. IBC really showed it's strength this year, with the addition of IBC ... Continue reading "IBC 2012: IBC Under the Sun and another successful year" »

September 12, 2012 | Permalink | Comments(0)

IBC 2012: Day 5 - Hall 7, The Closing Bell

Posted By Katie Hinsen

Hall 7 on the final day of IBC 2012. Today was the final day of IBC 2012. I could feel it, the demo artists were adding a little last-day flavor to their presentations, the vendors finally had a chance to rush around and see each others' products, ... Continue reading "IBC 2012: Day 5 - Hall 7, The Closing Bell" »

September 11, 2012 | Permalink | Comments(0)

IBC 2012: Day 4 - I Have Seen The Future

Posted By Katie Hinsen

People are getting "IBC Fatigue". I can feel it all around me, the excitement that existed a couple of days ago is diminishing. For the vendors, tomorrow is the light at the end of the tunnel. For the visitors, sleep and a chance to rest the feet is ... Continue reading "IBC 2012: Day 4 - I Have Seen The Future" »

September 10, 2012 | Permalink

IBC 2012: Day 3 - Less Trekking, More Teching

Posted By Katie Hinsen

Today was the day I planned to give my feet a rest and give my brain a decent workout with conference sessions. The biggest gossip of IBC is that Fuji have announced they will stop producing film at the end of 2012. That's huge news for everyone here ... Continue reading "IBC 2012: Day 3 - Less Trekking, More Teching" »

September 10, 2012 | Permalink | Comments(0)

IBC 2012: Day Two - Sore Head, Sore Feet, Big Smile

Posted By Katie Hinsen

Getting out of bed this morning hungover and jetlagged wasn't easy, but I was on a mission. I would see all of Hall 7. The sheer scale of IBC is impressive. There are 17 halls and an outdoor exhibit. Hall 7 is the main Post Production hall, and it ... Continue reading "IBC 2012: Day Two - Sore Head, Sore Feet, Big Smile" »

September 9, 2012 | Permalink | Comments(0)

IBC 2012: Slowing Time - Massing Data

Posted By Tom Coughlin

Physicists in the last ten years have accomplished an incredible feat; they have slowed and even stopped light using ultra cold plasmas. The light is absorbed in the plasma and does not radiate again until a laser beam perpendicular to the original ... Continue reading "IBC 2012: Slowing Time - Massing Data" »

September 8, 2012 | Permalink

IBC 2012 - Day 1: Racecars in a sea of traffic

Posted By Katie Hinsen

This is my first IBC. I'm an editor, colorist, 3D artist and all-round nerd. Coming to IBC has been a fantasy of mine for years, and here I am. My first day at the show has been pretty overwhelming. It's huge, and bustling. The halls are hot and ... Continue reading "IBC 2012 - Day 1: Racecars in a sea of traffic" »

September 7, 2012 | Permalink | Comments(0)

IBC 2012: Leading the Electronic Media and Entertainment Industry

Posted By Robert Keske

Attending IBC is always exciting from a cultural perspective. From the attendees who have travelled from all over the world, to Amsterdam's own unique culture and atmosphere, it's an opportunity to meet people and see things that I wouldn't encounter ... Continue reading "IBC 2012: Leading the Electronic Media and Entertainment Industry" »

September 5, 2012 | Permalink | Comments(0)