http://tech.ebu.ch/publications Latest EBU Technology & Innovation publications en-gb Sat, 18 May 2013 20:38:35 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 20:38:35 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jahia 5.0 tech@ebu.ch (EBU Tech) tech@ebu.ch (EBU Tech) Copyright: (C) European Broadcasting Union 15 http://tech.ebu.ch/jsp/jahia/templates/tech/ebu_templates/images/ebu-technical-logo-for-rss.gif http://tech.ebu.ch/publications [EBU Tech 3355-zip] The use of high efficiency light sources such as LEDs, both in TV and film production may introduce colorimetric problems. This software package (updated April 2013) contains applications for assessing the colorimetric quality of lighting used in TV production. Companion documents are Tech 3353, Tech 3354 and Tech 3355. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:53:00 GMT http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/tech/TLCI-2012.zip http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/tech/TLCI-2012.zip [EBU Tech 3355] The use of high efficiency light sources such as LEDs both in TV and film production may introduce colorimetric problems. This document describes the measurement procedure for assessing the colorimetric quality of lighting when used in TV production; it improves upon the Colour Rendering Index (CRI) for use in TV production. Companion documents are Tech 3353, Tech 3354 and the TCLI-2012 software package. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:49:00 GMT http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/tech/tech3355.pdf http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/tech/tech3355.pdf [Tech Report 018] This Technical Report supersedes EBU BPN 045, which is withdrawn. The document is intended to give an overview of the associated regulation and applications of the different frequency bands allocated to broadcasting. For each frequency band, it includes references to the Radio Regulations of 2012 and to the European table of frequency allocations approved 2013. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:22:00 GMT http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/techreports/tr018.pdf http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/techreports/tr018.pdf [TS 101 231] This is an extract of ETSI TS101231 where code registrations for the PDC and VPS systems are maintained and updated. New codes can be requested HERE. The full TS 101 231 document is available free of charge on the ETSI website. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:44:00 GMT http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/other/ts101231-2013.pdf http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/other/ts101231-2013.pdf [Tech Review 2013] This article looks at the prospects for DVB-T and DVB-T2 in Germany, in view of the fact that the future of classical terrestrial TV broadcasting in the country is under discussion and that it may even be terminated before the end of the decade. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:17:12 GMT http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/techreview/trev_2013-Q1_DTT_Reimers.pdf http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/techreview/trev_2013-Q1_DTT_Reimers.pdf [EBU BPN 045] EBU BPN 045 is withdrawn and has been superseded by EBU Technical Report TR 018. The TR is intended to give an overview of the associated regulation and applications of the different frequency bands allocated to broadcasting. For each frequency band, it includes references to the Radio Regulations of 2012 and to the European table of frequency allocations approved in 2013. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:41:00 GMT http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/techreports/tr018.pdf http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/techreports/tr018.pdf [EBU tech-i 015] Issue 15 of tech-i focuses on terrestrial broadcasting and some of the ongoing debates around media content delivery. There are articles on the future use of the 700 MHz band and the comparative strengths and weaknesses of broadcast vs broadband delivery. The thorny problem of satellite jamming is explained and there's a report on the EU Digital Agenda. All of this plus new audio technologies, intercom interoperability, an introduction ... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:58:00 GMT http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/tech-i/ebu_tech-i_015.pdf http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/tech-i/ebu_tech-i_015.pdf [EBU Tech 3293] This is version 1.4 of the EBUCore metadata set. It is based on the work of the EBU Digital Strategy Group, and is primarily a minimum list of attributes for which an XML representation is also proposed. It expands the list of elements originally defined in EBU Tech 3293 (version 1.0, 2001). Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:52:00 GMT http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/tech/tech3293v1_4.pdf http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/tech/tech3293v1_4.pdf P/MAS, PMC [EBU R 138] This recommendation concerns the distribution of digital radio in Europe. Key words are DAB, DAB+, DRM and RadioDNS. The advantages of harmonising the timetable for deployment of digital radio across Europe are mentioned in this recommendation. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:18:03 GMT http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/r/r138.pdf http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/r/r138.pdf [Tech Review 2013] This article tries to shed some light on relevant developments which are likely to determine the future direction that terrestrial broadcasting will take. Opportunities and threats are discussed and the actions that broadcasters need to take in order to safeguard the future of terrestrial broadcasting are addressed. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:10:00 GMT http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/techreview/trev_2013-Q1_Broadcasting_Beutler.pdf http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/techreview/trev_2013-Q1_Broadcasting_Beutler.pdf [EBU Tech 3357] This very comprehensive report provides the relevant parameters and planning criteria for the implementation of DRM+ in Band II. Two introduction scenarios are dealt with; replacing an existing FM transmission with DRM+ and adding a new DRM+ transmission on a new frequency. Seven Annexes detail planning exercises in Sweden, Germany and the UK. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:16:34 GMT http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/tech/tech3357.pdf http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/tech/tech3357.pdf [Tech Review 2012] Caspar Character Generator (CasparCG), an in-house software at Swedish broadcaster SVT since 2006, has permeated most parts of the public service broadcaster's five HD channels and web offerings today. This software is currently being used or evaluated at a number of EBU broadcasters, including SVT, the BBC, DR, NRK and VRT. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:30:34 GMT http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/techreview/trev_2012-Q4_CasparCG_Hummelstrand.pdf http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/techreview/trev_2012-Q4_CasparCG_Hummelstrand.pdf [EBU BPN 101] This report provides recommended frequency and network planning parameters related to DAB+ implementation. Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:29:00 GMT http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/bpn/bpn101.pdf http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/bpn/bpn101.pdf [EBU Tech 3354] The use of high efficiency light sources such as LEDs both in TV and film production may introduce colorimetric problems. This document describes subjective tests to establish the most appropriate colour metric for assessing colour differences for use in the ‘TV Lighting Consistency Index-2012"; (TLCI-2012). Companion documents are Tech 3353, Tech 3355 and the TCLI-2012 software package. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:18:06 GMT http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/tech/tech3354.pdf http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/tech/tech3354.pdf [EBU Tech 3353] The use of high efficiency light sources such as LEDs both in TV and film production may introduce colorimetric problems. This document reports the work done to measure the spectral sensitivity in modern CCD and CMOS cameras and the development of a 'Standard' TV camera colour model. Companion documents are Tech 3354, Tech 3355 and the TCLI-2012 software package. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:07:52 GMT http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/tech/tech3353.pdf http://tech.ebu.ch/webdav/site/tech/shared/tech/tech3353.pdf