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Andy Stout

Andy Stout

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Andy has spent over two decades writing about all aspects of the broadcast and film industries for a variety of high-profile industry publications on both sides of the Atlantic. During that time the industry has moved from 4:3 SD to 16:9 SD to HD and now on to 4K HDR. He's getting kind of curious to see where it goes next.

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OpenAI releases GPT-4: more power, same problems

The relentless pace of AI development continues with OpenAI’s release of GPT-4, the Large Language Model that powers...
The new normal: the newly launched Canon EOS R50 Production

This is what the average digital camera now looks like 

The average price of a digital camera has risen 6x in the past decade, making models such as the Canon EOS R50 the new...
My God, it's full of stars... Technology

One billion galaxies ablaze in the largest map of the sky ever produced

“This is the universe. Big isn’t it?” The tenth data release from the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys has created the...
Production

Blackmagic launches Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro & more

New live production kit from Blackmagic Design includes the Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro, the ATEM Television Studio...
Technology

Web 3.0: What is it good for?

Absolutely nothing according to Elon Musk. But you will be hearing a lot more about it as the year progresses, so what...
Metahuman rig animated using move.ai mocap with no clean-up Production

Moving into markerless motion capture

Move.ai is an interesting new markerless motion capture technology that is being released next month. Here’s a short...
(Mac) generation rent Technology

Want a new Mac? You might soon be able to rent one

Apple has been readying a whole host of fintech products under the umbrella term Project Breakout, and while they might...
Chatty man: Technology

Bing versus Bard in the battle for search

It’s been a ludicrously busy week in all things AI, with first Microsoft showing off its ChatGPT enhanced Bing search...
A promo image for Sony's Crystal LED displays; the real things are impressive too Production

ISE 2023 preview: PTZs, XR, and more

ISE was once a dedicated AV show but has expanded its remit with a move to Barcelona and is now slowly muscling in on...
Dollar bills: Technology

So, now we know how much ChatGPT is likely to cost

With investors banging at its door, OpenAI, the developer behind the ChatGPT, has given an indication of how much...
One of the massive stages at Dark Matters in France Virtual Production

News roundup: virtual production special from Vū, Sony, ARwall, and Brompton

We’ve had a whole slew of LED volume news in in recent days, so thought it worth sharing them all in one place as...
The surprisingly good Snowpiercer, back when TNT still cared. Pic: TNT Business

Why the golden age of streaming is over

That’s it, we’re done. The golden goose that laid the golden age of streaming now looks to be on life support. And...
Technology

The best TVs at CES 2023

One of the most fecund areas for CES has always been that for new televisions, and 2023 did not disappoint.
Sweet and divine, razor of mine. The new Razer Blade 18 Technology

The best laptops at CES 2023

There were oodles (technical term) of new laptops at CES. Here are some of the highlights. 
Post & VFX

Samsung chases after Apple and LG with ViewFinity S9 display

Sticking with monitors at CES, Samsung’s new line-up for the show includes the ViewFinity S9 and it’s probably no...
Hubble as seen from the 2009 Atlantis Shuttle mission. Pic: NASA Technology

NASA wants to save the Hubble Space Telescope from a fiery death

The Hubble Space Telescope has spent over three decades doing cutting edge science but is due to burn up in a...
He probably still has an 8-track in that sleigh too. Pic: Production

What makes a Christmas movie a Christmas movie?

As Die Hard proves, movies don't have to be about Christmas to be watched at Christmas. So, what is going to be the...
Production

Can a complete newbie (and his daughter) fly a drone?

Even with recent price cuts a modern drone is still a fairly hefty investment. Can a complete newbie fly a drone...
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Can nuclear fusion solve all our energy worries?

Short answer, perhaps some of them, but very much not in the short term. It’s going to take a long time to scale up and...
Getting in the fan zone. Pic: Production

Qatar 2022: Broadcasting the FIFA World Cup

Alongside the Summer Olympics, the FIFA World Cup is the biggest global sporting occasion there is and an opportunity...
Cute and reassuring pic: Technology

What’s all the fuss about ChatGPT?

Pass notes, tl;dr, crib sheet, 101…call it what you will. Here’s our whistle stop guide to everything you need to know...
Pic: Apple Technology

Apple’s Self Service Repair expands to Europe

Grab your courage and your soldering iron as Apple’s Self Service Repair for recent iPhones and Mac notebooks expands...
A screen of the new 3D system with lights and materials nodes Post & VFX

Foundry pivots to USD with Nuke 14.0

The next generation of Foundry’s award-winning vfx software, Nuke 14.0, features the first stage of a completely new 3D...
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So, where is Apple’s AR/VR headset already?

Rumoured seemingly for ever, Apple’s long-awaited AR/VR headset looks to be finally due in the second half of 2023.
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