Scotland’s virtual production scene is taking root with fresh initiatives to expand skill sets, create studio space, and incorporate LED volumes and other burgeoning immersive real-time technologies. Michael Burns reports.
A major ethical concern around AI is how it is filtering into the education and training layer of the M&E industry, and what course structures and curricula can do to keep up with the rapid pace of advancement. James McKeown speaks to educators and graduates to find out more.
The editors of theatrical drama By Design and documentary Sugar Babies share details of their work and editing preferences with IBC365.
Service monetisation remains a top priority for streaming platforms in 2025, as they continue to evolve their content and platform strategies. As always, Content Everywhere companies have plenty of insights into how streaming companies are and should be looking to drive revenue, and profitability, in the months to come.
In the same week that one global VFX giant has its AI division alone valued at $1.43bn another is on the verge of collapse. It is hard not to draw the conclusion that the two are related. Adrian Pennington reports.
Virtual production opens up more possibilities for location use but the actual process of capturing and preparing those locations for the LED wall can be complex, time-consuming and costly, writes Adrian Pennington.
Hyper-personalised content delivery is a huge opportunity for media companies to engage and seduce linear and OTT audiences. Now, thanks to advances in AI, the ability to monetise it has never been greater. James McKeown reports.
The recent PlayStation Tournaments: XP live final was produced and streamed live to PlayStation’s official Twitch and YouTube channels by High Viz Media, with Blackmagic Design workflows powering the way.
The IBC Accelerator Kickstart Day 2025 marked the beginning of another year of groundbreaking innovation in media and entertainment technology. John Maxwell Hobbs reports.
Multicast Adaptive Bit-Rate streaming has been held up as a way for ISPs and content providers to deliver mass-audience streamed content – particularly live events – while ensuring consistency of experience. BT is meanwhile pushing ahead with the rollout of its MAUD variant of the technology.
