At SMPTE 2014, booth 105, Artel Video Systems, a global provider of broadcast-quality media transport solutions, will showcase JPEG 2000 compression functionality, broadcast video-over-IP, and integrated signal routing capability on its flagship DigiLink media transport platform. Recently honored with a Technology and Engineering Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) for its work on the Standardization and Productization of JPEG2000 (J2K) Interoperability, the company’s JPEG 2000 solution is designed to simplify and lower the costs associated with transporting broadcast-quality media across terrestrial networks.
“With the advent of new transport and interoperability standards for transporting JPEG 2000 streams, more and more broadcasters are migrating toward using IP-based media networks for video transport,” said Richard Dellacanonica, president at Artel Video Systems. “At SMPTE 2014, we will demonstrate why DigiLink is a perfect fit for these broadcast applications. Attendees can stop by our booth for a live demo, which will showcase the DigiLink platform’s unmatched flexibility, reliability, ease of use and configuration, and cost-effectiveness.”
DigiLink is currently deployed by major telcos and broadcasters around the world.
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Composer Kris Bowers Joins Barking Owl For Advertising, Branded Content
Music, audio post and sonic branding house Barking Owl has taken on exclusive representation of Oscar and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers for advertising and branded content.
Bowers’ recent film scores include The Wild Robot and Bob Marley: One Love, alongside acclaimed past works such as The Color Purple (2023), King Richard and Green Book. His contributions to television are equally impressive, with scores for hit series like Bridgerton, When They See Us, Dear White People, and his Daytime Emmy Award-winning score for The Snowy Day.
In addition to his work as a composer, Bowers is a visionary director. He recently took home the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for his directorial work on The Last Repair Shop. The emotionally touching short film spotlights four of the people responsible for repairing the musical instruments used by students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Last Repair Shop reflects the positive influence that musical instruments have on the youngsters who play them, and the adults in the LAUSD free repair service who keep them working and in tune.
Barking Owl CEO Kirkland Alexander Lynch said of Bowers, “His artistry, diversity of style and depth of storytelling bring an unparalleled edge to the work we create for global brands. His presence on our roster reflects our continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and music in advertising.”
Johanna Cranitch, creative director, Barking Owl, added, “Kris first caught my attention when he released his record ‘Heroes + Misfits’ where he fused together his jazz sensibility with a deeply ingrained aptitude for melody, so beautifully.... Read More