After the switch of the TV format from 4:3 to 16:9, other aspect ratios remained at best a niche product for a long time in the broadcasting industry. But social media are defining entirely new standards on their platforms. This challenges video producers to provide their content to various distribution channels – including the need …
In a previous post, we discussed the topic of subtitles in a 360° environment. Within the project Immersive Accessibility (ImAc) IRT investigates together with partners from the media industry how accessibility services can be applied to 360° or VR environments. At our demo app webpage (short link: www.irt.de/foxfinder), you can see a short 360° scene …
Social media content is becoming an ever more integral part of broadcasting. By incorporating social media services, it is not only possible to include user-generated content, but also to provide a more immersive and engaging experience for the viewers by using social media platforms as interactive feedback channels. Including this content directly into broadcasts, however, …
IRT’s Hybrid Radio App enables LG’s smartphone Stylus 2 DAB+ as a real hybrid radio platform. The app offers hybrid radio functionalities for instant Radio-EPG, Radio-DNS, Slide Shows and Dynamic Labels. Furthermore, functions such as service following for an automated switching between DAB+ and Internet reception and the linking of radio services with accompanying Podcasts …
