Mike Street

FCC: TV Stations Can Team Up for Broadcast Internet https://lnkd.in/eB2pHUKt FCC "This decision would help ensure that broadcasters and other innovators have the flexibility to generate the scale and geographic footprint—both locally and nationally—that may be necessary to support certain Broadcast Internet services without being subject to regulations unrelated to the provision of such services," For the last several years I have been working to create a new Innovative Broadcast Services that can Complement the Nations' 5G wireless networks. https://lnkd.in/eNK5Q7xb On December 10, 2020, the Commission released a Report and Order in its proceeding to encourage the provision of new and innovative Broadcast Internet services enabled by ATSC 3.0 — the “Next Generation” broadcast television standard often referred to as Next Gen TV — that can complement the nation’s 5G wireless networks.  The rule revisions clarify and update the regulatory landscape in order to foster the efficient and robust use of broadcast spectrum capacity for the provision of Broadcast Internet services consistent with statutory directives.  #FCC #ATSC #D2X #4F #Complement #Spectrum #Sharing

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Perception versus reality

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TDious Experiences volume II: The Remote Broadcast Production Technical Director [Part 1: Mobile Unit Setup] Ask any 5 Technical Directors (TDs) to describe their role leading up to a live broadcast production and you’ll get anywhere from 5 to 50 different answers. That’s because the role has a number of seemingly dissimilar responsibilities that, in any other occupation, might be split among several different people. For example, a concert pianist generally doesn’t have to tune their own piano, assign the notes to the keys, build the conductor’s podium, compose the transitions from movement to movement, then ultimately play a three hour concerto on that piano nonstop, simultaneously monitoring each note on the piano offline to ensure tonal quality while performing LIVE before an audience of millions! Actually, that’s probably not the best analogy; a piano only has 88 keys. The world’s most popular Video Production Switcher, the Grass Valley Kayenne panel & K-Frame, has 1,326 buttons (or “keys”), 6 knobs, 4 fader bars and a joystick. The pianist in this scenario has the luxury of concerning themselves only with their ultimate performance. Everything else is taken care of for them. Not so for a remote TD. If it’s going to be a visual element within the show, it ultimately passes through the TD in one way or another. Video that will be mixed into the production itself must pass through the TD’s video switcher, while other signals, such as video going to monitors in the control room, can pass directly via the router. The router of a television mobile unit is the signal distribution core for any production. Any video or audio source that is going to be part of the production must exist within the mobile unit’s router. The TD is responsible for ensuring the correct video lands in the appropriate place in production monitor wall, its layout determined by the producer & director, as well as video switcher and all router control points in the control room. This is the part of the engineering setup that takes the most time to accomplish. The Engineer in Charge (EIC) is the sole manager of the router grid. It is critical that all inputs to the router and outputs from the router be managed by one individual. From there, especially in the IP world of media transport, every department has the ability to manage their own routing needs. It’s at this point that the TD can finally begin to focus on building out their “piano.” This begins with switcher input & output (I/O) documentation. Traditionally this is generated by the EIC, but with the increased flexibility offered in the IP world, this becomes a joint effort between the EIC, the TD and a dynamic document, such as a shared Google Sheet. In Part II I’ll delve into the mindset of the TD as they begin laying out sources for the production on the video switcher’s panel, as well as some important things to keep in mind when doing so. If you have Qs, thoughts or ideas for future TDious posts, drop a DM!

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I would like to get a look at the complete analysis. I know from my own observations and discussions with broadcasters that are implementing NextGen TV, one of the biggest challenges is bandwidth availability to take full advantage of ATSC 3.0’s potential, meet the FCC mandates for simulcasting their primary ATSC 1.0 service, and maintaining their digi-nets. Without some form of relief, a full implementation is impossible and no one wants to promote the service’s capabilities and then not be able to deliver or have to reduce ATSC 1.0 services which are available to the entire population to provide expanded to services to the early adopters.

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Do you manage, configure, or operate a modern video production or broadcast facility? Are you familiar with the new flavors of video and media over IP (MoIP) formats like NDI, SMPTE 2110, SMPTE 2022? Do you plan on adding any of these formats or IP workflows to your existing digital or analog facility? There is a whole new way to design and operate with packets in lieu of single signals on coaxial cables. The options of multiple varied simultaneous formats, streaming or broadcasting in these same multiple simultaneous quality streams, greatly expanding capability while at same time massive reduction in hardware requirements is now a reality. Some are lucky enough to be able to build and design a greenfield from scratch new media facility fully IP centric. But most of us will be relegated to adding "IP islands" in existing "hybrid" facilities. In our day's final session we will delve into a typical day in the life of an engineer in managing quality and reliability in a hybrid SDI/2110 facility, which is where most of us will be the next few years. IP is just another I/O interface: It’s a way to get video, audio, and data to or from a switch. This session will discuss what operators and engineers need to know. If you missed Ennes 2024 @ NAB, you can get part of that just passed presentation here. If this piques your interest, SBE and SMPTE are teaming up for an all-day video centric seminar right here in Washington, DC on Wednesday May 22. 1:30-9:00 pm. "A day in the life of a hybrid engineer" is just one of several topics to be covered. We welcome any and all technical or operations media folk from the region that want to share with fellowship in person OR remotely via zoom. This is a return to our BITS BY THE BAY conference that has seen a hiatus since pre pandemic. We are returning with a full three-day program again at Chesapeake Beach, MD in 2025, when the Rod and Reel resort facility upgrade will be complete! Meanwhile, for 2024, we are running this single day "mini bits" taster just to keep the local interest extant. SBE or SMPTE member or not, we'd like to see you and reestablish contacts and camaraderie. Here is our program: To be held at National Geographic HQ in downtown DC. https://lnkd.in/e3cGwuzx https://lnkd.in/ep6aNmDt In person or remote, we look forward to share with you this upcoming Wednesday, May 22. Please register on the zoom link for either remote to get the link, or in person to allow us a count to order enough food. Oh, and no charge of course, and food provided. Bonus sessions from Renard Jenkins, president of SMPTE: "state of the industry" and Karl Kuhn, media veteran "mentorship, training, and recruitment for your media organization." Thanks to our many sponsors for this annual technical gala. This is one you won't want to miss in 2024. See you there!

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How does a TV News Network look and feel during the elections? The energy, enthusiasm, and enterprise are palpable everwhere — from the newsroom, the Production Control Room, Outdoor Broadcast, Field Reporting, and the backroom. You can feel it here in this behind-the-scenes CNN-News18 video. After all, Elections=CNN-News18.

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anything and everything is used to make sound.

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Join the 86% of businesses using video as a marketing tool! Boost your audience engagement with Telos Digital Media's Video Business Card, a compelling introduction to your business that leaves a lasting impression. Don't miss out on this opportunity to leverage this powerful asset for your business! #TelosDigitalMedia #ContentStrategy #ClientCentricity #DigitalMarketing #VideoProduction #BusinessGrowth #BrandAwareness #OnlinePresence #EngagingContent #MarketingInnovation

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Wednesday VO Tip: When starting out in the world of voice-over, focusing solely on money and equipment is not the right approach. The most crucial step is to learn how to perform commercial and narration scripts. Having a good voice alone and owning the best microphone or the most impressive recording booth will not suffice. To have the best chance of succeeding, it's important to work with a coach and develop your voice-acting skills. Mastering the performance of voiceover scripts is critical to your career and can eventually lead to success. However, many newcomers on social media often need to pay more attention to this vital first step. If you're serious about pursuing a voiceover career, don't make the same mistake unless you're doing this as a hobby. #voiceovers

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Today is my LinkedIn birthday. 2 years ago I decided to stop listening to a voice I had in my head. I’ve always wanted to create content and share with others what I’ve learned in the broadcasting industry. But this voice kept repeating: “You don’t have anything interesting to say, people won’t pay attention”. “F*ck it, I am going to do it anyway and see what happens”. I said on April 30th, 2022. Today, 2 years after, these are my results: - 731 continuous days of posting. - 790 posts in total. - Over 7.3 million impressions. - More than 4 thousand shares. - 18,500+ followers. - A YouTube channel with over 25,000 subscribers. - A newsletter with over 3250 subscribers. - Many, many new friends and contacts. I can only say 3 things to you: 1. THANK YOU! 2. Stop paying attention to the voice in your head that tells you not to do what you always have wanted to do.  3. Figure out what consistency means for you, because consistency is a super power.

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There is always a window of opportunity. You just need the right point of view. 🌟 #QuoteOfTheDay #Perspective #fyp #voice #voiceactor#actor #SelfCareTips #VoiceRestorationJourney #voice #actor #voiceactor#voiceacting #innervoice #voiceactors #beavoice #CarlaRiderVoice

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Attend this webcast below.

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"Cable TV-style streaming bundling" Comcast, the No. 2 (and once No. 1) cable TV in the U.S., has turned to streaming as a way out of the crisis. You're offering a discounted streaming bundle to Xumo internet subscribers (TV). Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said at an event that internet subscribers can now get discounts on core streaming, including "Peacock, AppleTV+, and Netflix. Comcast called this product "Streamsaver". But now that the viewing trend has shifted to streaming, the product could be a "cable saver." Of course, bundles are also important for streaming providers, who can only compete with Netflix if they band together. The timing of the service is also exquisite. At the end of July, when Peacock will be broadcasting the Paris Olympics, Stream Saver will also be launching. #Comcast, #streaming #netflix #peacock #cable TV #directmedialab https://lnkd.in/dggG68HX

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Use the right tools for the right reasons. 🧰 I put together this illustration as a way to oversimplify the current digital toolbox available to broadcast media companies today. While the real world is way more complex than what I can fit into a single illustration, I believe this can help guide intentions when thinking about all of the tools we have. If you are building a plan to better utilize a tool in the toolbox I think it's important to start with a plan of "why". What does this tool/platform truly do for you? Does it fall into an area of control, monetization and direct relationships with your true customers? Or does it fit in an area of little control and little monetization, but is good for reaching potential new customers? Again, I know this is an oversimplification. Would love to get all of your thoughts and continue to modify this. #media #broadcasting #radio #news #digital

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The Academy Vote is now open for the 11th Annual American Reality Television Awards! If you’re a working member of the reality tv industry, register for your complimentary Academy Membership at Academy.TheARTAS.com to cast your vote! The Academy vote will determine the final nominees that will head to the worldwide public vote!

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