Technology

Captions have become an essential part of modern television rather than an optional extra. Deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers rely on them, but they are also used in noisy public spaces, quiet homes and mobile viewing. New speech-recognition systems can create captions faster than older workflows, helping broadcasters cover more live and recorded programs. The improvement…

Virtual production is changing how film and television teams build locations, plan camera movement and combine physical performances with digital environments. Large LED walls can display responsive landscapes, city streets or interiors behind actors while cameras record the scene. The method does not eliminate traditional sets or location work, but it gives producers another way…