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Posted on: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:46 AM
Author: Julian Spittka
Subject: Skype brings High Quality Video calling to the NAB Show
Julian Spittka is Product Manager and Senior Engineer for Audio and Video at
Skype
Today at the National <http://www.nabshow.com/> Association of Broadcasters
Show in Las Vegas, I had the privilege of presenting about how Skype is opening
up new <http://www.nabshow.com/2009/education/sessiondetail.asp?id=148095>
opportunities for broadcasters.
Over the last year, there have been many game-changing developments in the
broadcast industry as many broadcasters have looked to technology and social
media tools to tap into content from viewers. Look no further than CNN?s
iReport <http://www.ireport.com/> that is constantly gathering news tips and
multimedia from viewers; or look at The <http://www.oprah.com/tows> Oprah
Winfrey Show, which uses Skype?s High Quality Video
<http://www.skype.com/go/video> calling on a regular basis to include special
guests on-air from virtually anywhere.
Broadcasters are embracing Skype because it complements traditional news
gathering options (e.g. satellites, camera crews, etc.) in an easy and low cost
way. With just a dual-core PC, broadband Internet connection and a webcam,
broadcasters can use High Quality Video calling with Skype to fulfil their
content needs. Even better yet, millions of people around the world are using
Skype already, so it makes it easier for broadcasters to find someone to talk
to over Skype.
Skype is continuing to innovate and improve its software to deliver the best
voice and video calling experience possible. In the most
<http://www.skype.com/go/download-windows> recent version of Skype for Windows
(Version 4.0) call quality is substantially improved. The new audio codec
achieves wideband audio quality using 50% less bandwidth than previously
required. Moreover, it introduces super wideband audio that delivers crystal
clear, richer and warmer sound to those using a compatible headset and a high
quality broadband connection.
In addition, as I mentioned during my presentation, Skype is currently testing
HD Video calling which can deliver up to 720p. If broadcasters have the
pre-requisite HD camera, HD capture card, a fast PC, and enough bandwidth, they
too can start testing HD Video calling over Skype.
At Skype, we?re proud to have the best and the brightest audio and video
engineers who make it possible for our software to deliver amazing voice and
video quality that is so good, even broadcasters love it.
If you?re a broadcaster, and want to find out more, please get in touch
<http://www.skype.com/media/broadcast/> .
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