Within the iTV arena though it is critical that those involved in operational services are involved in defining the scope of any emerging standard. We all need to have input into and be engaged with or help define key iTV standards such as MPEG 4/7/21, MHP. tvCSS, TVML, WML, TV Anytime and many others. These [...]
Metadata is the new buzz word around the industry – data that describes data that in turn describes content from video, audio, graphics, text, data etc. Everywhere you look you will see the future distribution of content dependent on the rich metadata that describes it. As well as identifying and labelling iTV services and elements [...]
Consume: What will be the next gadget to invade the homes of traditional TV viewers? At the moment Digital TV provides them with choice, perceived better quality and interactivity. But already the 9 million ‘adopters’ of Digital TV are beginning to ask for more. Record: One of the most obvious needs is to record what [...]
Introduction This article details the continuity from operational delivery to aspiration of the broadcaster’s iTV department aligning itself with various ‘levels’ of innovation. The the broadcaster’s iTV Department leads through: * Technical know how * Design expertise * Focused industry awareness Using their experience in real world deployment they support and enable the editorial vision [...]
This article deals with traditional broadcasters who already have extensive web experience can develop more innovative and cross-New Media productions. Contents * What needs to happen? * What are the current issues? * Cross-over * Innovation process, Innovations Forum * An effective body, Potential Forum Structure * Speed of development, Projects delivery timescales * User [...]
Introduction The interactive world is going through a renaissance, a major cultural shift – but it is still very much in its infancy. The vocabulary, the visual style and the channels of communication are being developed and we have a long and winding road ahead. The current Internet and early interactive TV ‘experiments’ are still [...]
“How to reach your audience of one” Imagine a world where any type of media you want is available at anytime. Not just limited to on-demand TV, Film or music, but life experiences – education, self-awareness, community, immersive reality, multi-player games and the obligatory shopping. Now imagine you can have consistent versions of all of [...]