Some of the incredible engineering innovations recognised by the MacRobert Award have surprising links to image and sound technologies. Yohanes Scarlett explores five of the most significant.
In recent years, subscription video on demand services—such as Netflix—have seen a huge rise in popularity. Sarah takes a look at some of the latest facts and figures.
In 1975, the idea of video recording at home was unheard of. But a major development in TV’s history was just around the corner with the advent of Betamax.
If you missed the world premiere of award-winning documentary Ecstasy of Order, but fancy hearing what director Adam Cornelius had to say when he spoke to BAF live via Skype, then you’re in luck—watch his talk here.
The history of recording using magnetism dates back almost one hundred years, and by the start of the Second World War had advanced to the stage where the BBC were regularly using a Marconi-Stille recorder.
Patience is a virtue when working on a film festival of the size, scope and complexity of BIFF. Having an international dimension also presents its own unique challenges.