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Advances in real-time rendering mean that video games are becoming ever more cinematic. Simultaneously, broadcasting is moving towards object-based, IP distribution, enabling novel interactive experiences. We are investigating the convergence of these technologies through a project called 'Multiplayer Broadcasting'.
A review of a busy year following the publication of companion screen standards
We are working to create a new streamable media composition protocol to allow us to deliver and create Object Based Media compositions in a standard way
We will continue to lead the way in the development of a new broadcasting system with storytelling and IP at its core.
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Three things you need to know and one general trend.
18 Nov 2016
360 Video storytelling, Talking to Machines and face recognition in latest news from the IRFS team
A roundup and report on BBC R&D's activities at this year's MozFest
17 Nov 2016
We're joining Amazon, Cisco, Google, Intel, Microsoft, Mozilla and Netflix to develop compression standards
14 Nov 2016
Details of our 360 Video work so far to understand a new way of making films.
11 Nov 2016
8 Nov 2016
Great feature on You&Yours about our #TurningForestVR experience for #Daydream @_VRTOV_ @S3ASpatialAudio @BBCRD bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08…
Here's @mozillafestival from a @BBCRD research point of view. Looking forward to next year #mozfest bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2016/1…
See and read more on our object-based weather forecast - 'Forecaster' - being demo'd in this pic:… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
.@YouTube announces support for HDR video: bbc.in/2fMAZoX Includes our Hybrid Log-Gamma system - read more… twitter.com/i/web/status/7…
BBC joins the Alliance for Open Media. Read more about @a4omedia from @BBCRD blog bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2016-1…
