AIBD/Prasar Bharati/STI-T sub-regional workshop on migration from analogue to digital broadcasting was held from 23 to 27 September 2013 in New Delhi, India. The workshop was organised by AIBD in collaboration with Prasar Bharat/ STI-(T). The aims of this workshop were to facilitate and support broadcasting engineers towards proper selection, planning and implementation from analogue to digital migration.
AIBD/Prasar Bharati/STI-T sub-regional workshop on migration from analogue to digital broadcasting was held from 23 to 27 September 2013 in New Delhi, India. The workshop was organised by AIBD in collaboration with Prasar Bharat/ STI-(T). The aims of this workshop were to facilitate and support broadcasting engineers towards proper selection, planning and implementation from analogue to digital migration.
This one week workshop was focused on migration from analogue to digital broadcasting. The workshop very well highlighted the advantages and importance of digital transmission over analogue and the standards.
Discussion focused on matters such as Importance of selection of suitable technologies including the requirement and challenges of proper planning in adapting the digital transmission. The case studies and experiences of digitalization in Asia Pacific countries were highlighted. The discussed matter also focused the major challenges involved in migration, digital dividends & coverage planning along with the ITU guidelines.
Twenty four participants attended the workshop including twelve participants from India and twelve participants from Bangladesh, Brunei, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Thailand. The participants are experienced in field of operation and maintenance of Radio and TV broadcasting.
Consultants were from faculty of Staff Training Institute (STI-T), AIR & DD Network and some of the retired officers of Prasar Bharati were also invited as the resource person to give their valuable inputs.
As a study tour, participants also got an opportunity to visit the DRM transmitter and digital studios of All India Radio and Doordarshan
AIBD/Prasar Bharati/STI-T Sub- regional workshop on Migration from Analogue to Digital Broadcasting
AIBD/Prasar Bharati/STI-T sub-regional workshop on migration from analogue to digital broadcasting was held from 23 to 27 September 2013 in New Delhi, India. The workshop was organised by AIBD in collaboration with Prasar Bharat/ STI-(T). The aims of this workshop were to facilitate and support broadcasting engineers towards proper selection, planning and implementation from analogue to digital migration.
In-country workshop on Training of Trainers in Bhutan
In response to a request by Bhutan Media and Communications Institute (BMCI) who joined as one of AIBD’s affiliate members in 2013, AIBD organised and collaborated with BMCI to implement the two week Training of Trainers workshop in Thimpu, Bhutan from 17-27 September 2013.
Kids and Web – New Challenges for Broadcasters
28 participants from different ABU organizations attended the ABU/AIBD/IPPTAR/NRK Regional Workshop on “Kids and Web – New Challenges for Broadcasters” dealing with online content, which took place from 4 to 6 July 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia within the ABU Children’s TV Programme Item-exchange.
AIBD/ RTM In-Country Workshop on Training of Trainers
AIBD/ RTM in-country workshop on Training of Trainers was held from 26 June to 9 July 2013 in Kuala Lumpur. It was organized by AIBD and supported by Radio Television Malaysia (RTM). The training was facilitated by Dr. David Mould, Professor Emeritus of Media Arts and Studies at Ohio University (U.S.A.)
AIBD/Prasar Bharati/STI (T) In-country Workshop on HDTV Lighting
The AIBD/Prasar Bharati/STI (T) in-country workshop on HDTV lighting was held from 17-21 June 2013 in New Delhi, India. It was organized by AIBD for Doordarshan TV station focusing on lighting techniques for HD production in particular for news and outdoor program production.
Covering Elections in Indonesia
AIBD and Televisi Republik Indonesia (TVRI) jointly organised a workshop on election coverage in the week leading up to the 10th Asia Media Summit. The AIBD/TVRI In-country Workshop on Election Coverage was held in Manado, Indonesia, from 25–27 May 2013. It was particularly helpful because, as Indonesia’s public service broadcaster, TVRI has to cover national, regional or city elections somewhere in the country several times every year.
A Better Media in Times of Pandemic
Ms. Moneeza Hashmi, President of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association, calls for a better media in times of global pandemic. She said media must enhance its information function to generate awareness in alerting and preparing citizens before disasters strike that can prevent death, injury and destruction.
Pluralism in Media
Dr. Venkat Iyer, a Barrister and Law Commissioner, United Kingdom, calls for pluralism or a marketplace of ideas in media that accommodates both mainstream and alternative views. He said belief in a free press is a requisite to allow a flourishing of ideas that can enhance media practice.
3D Technology Benefits
Delegates from ten Asia-Pacific and African broadcasters are participating in the 3D Master Class, one of five pre-summit sessions preparatory to the Asia Media Summit 2013 in Manado, Indonesia. Ms. Sarah Rotter, a stereographer of Stereotec in Germany and the workshop trainer, said using 3D technology would reap benefits for broadcasters as well as consumers.
Transmedia Programming
Understanding the behaviors and trends of audience media consumption and expanding core story over timelines, territories and platforms are two important components of a successful transmedia programming that can attract and excite audiences.