Last January, as part of our planning for Bootcamp 2025, we asked you to take a look at the main technological trends covered during previous bootcamps, to see how they were evolving and where they stood in terms of adoption. In order to get your feedback, we asked for your opinion via an online survey.
Thank you to all who responded.
It is with great pleasure that we announce that this year’s bootcamp,
which will be held at l’ÉTS on June 18th, is titled:
From HYPE to REALITY
Technology trends with the most significant
impact on the media industry today
So that's the kick-off for our 11th edition.
In a few weeks' time, we'll be sending you more information on
the content and details of the day, as well as the link to register.
9 selected topics
Trend 1:
Remote, cloud and hybrid production
The evolution of live event production from the exclusive use of OB vans to a variety of different models, including :
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Remote production: Cameras at the event location, production equipment in a centralized facility, and operators working in control rooms in a central facility or another location.
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Cloud-based production: Cameras at the event site, production functions in software running in a public or private cloud, and operators working in control rooms at the event site, in a central facility or other location.
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Hybrid production: a combination of the above approaches.
Trend 2:
Transition to IP for live media
interconnections in TV production facilities
Replacement of industry-specific SDI infrastructure with generic IP network
equipment and protocols such as ST 2110, NDI and IPMX.
Trend 3:
Software / Virtualization / Cloud-based production
Replacement of fixed-function hardware video and audio production components
with software components running on virtualized and orchestrated platforms,
operating either in on-premises IT infrastructure or in public cloud environments.
Includes initiatives such as the EBU's Dynamic Media Facility reference
architecture and its associated common media exchange proposal.
Trend 4:
The use of Generative AI / ML for Media
The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence tools aids the creation of media content.
The focus should be on AI applications in the media rather than on AI technology itself.
Trend 5:
Hyper Trickery / Provenance / Authentication
Methods and techniques for establishing the origin of media content in order to determine
whether the content comes from a reliable source or has been altered or falsified.
Includes the introduction of the C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) initiative.
Trend 6:
Multichannel Immersive Audio
The growing use of immersive audio techniques, with a focus
on live production and consumer distribution.
Includes object-oriented audio and Atmos (Dolby).
Trend 7:
Digital delivery of TV content /
OTT / Direct-to-consumer
Over the past 15 years, OTT/digital delivery of TV content has grown in penetration and relevance.
Traditional broadcasters and their cable, satellite and IPTV distribution partners continue to be challenged by
TV services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Google TV and other direct-to-consumer offerings.
Recently, these services have begun offering premium live content, and are now competing
with traditional outlets for rights to top sporting events. New entrants have also added advertising
tiers to their platforms, resulting in a loss of subscription and advertising revenues for broadcasters.
The presentation aims to provide an overview of both the evolving business issues (e.g. revenues and subscriber levels) and the technology involved (e.g. the evolution of streaming technology for live broadcasting and ad insertion technology).
Trend 8:
With HDR, do we need UHD/4K,
or is 1080p60 a better option for now?
TV manufacturers continue to push consumers towards higher and higher resolutions and new display
technologies offering higher dynamic range. But most broadcasters and content producers are limited in
their ability to deliver higher resolution and HDR, by the capabilities of their broadcast networks and partners.
In what format should a broadcaster or other content producer produce its content? Is 4K/8K
with HDR the way forward? Does 1080p60 HD with HDR offer more value / better value for money?
This presentation aims to provide practical answers to this important question.
Trend 9:
5G network applications for
media production and broadcasting
5G is an important emerging telecoms standard with huge impacts on general-purpose
telephony and data applications, including the Internet of Things and autonomous vehicles.
What about the use of 5G technologies in TV production and broadcast applications?
How is 5G impacting the way we produce and deliver TV content?
Editorial team
Michel Proulx (Lead), Guillaume Nyami, François Bourdua,
Denis Bonneau, Sylvain Marcotte, Alain Roy, Pierre Marion
Logistics Team
Guillaume Nyami (Lead), Sylvain Marcotte, Daniel Despa, Daniel Guévin,
Marylène Morin, Charles Hosson, Dominic Bourget, Jonathan Jobin, François Bourdua