Future Models for Live Event Broadcasting
A move to the internet protocol (IP) throughout the content creation and distribution chain will help broadcasters exploit next-generation technologies such as fourth-generation broadcast, virtual reality, and immersive viewing spaces to provide audiences with richer and more compelling experiences. At the 2014 Commonwealth Games, BBC Research and Development applied its work on IP Studio and object-based broadcasting to demonstrate an extensive end-to-end platform for live event broadcasting. This paper reviews this trial and outlines recent work on proving the concepts demonstrated at scale through collaboration with industry partners and with program makers. It further outlines an approach that allows production facilities to generate time-aware media objects that can support next-generation consumer platforms.
- Print ISSN
- 1545-0279
- Electronic ISSN
- 2160-2492
- Published
- 2016-04
- Content type
- Original Research
- Keywords
- Entertainment industry, multimedia communication, IPTV, 4G mobile communication, multicast, IP networks
- DOI
- 10.5594/JMI.2016.2534318