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Appendix F: Summaries Based on
Industry/Sector Human Resource Studies #12

Canadian Broadcasting Industry Report 1992

Trends, Developments or Technological Changes

Implications for Human Resources or the Labour Market

Digital video compression, expansion of channel capacities, greater computerization of program production and administration, more automation and robotics, increased computerization of traffic control.

Downsized equipment.

Widescreen production.

Scriptwriting aids, simulation software, digital, non- linear editing, interactive media applications.

Increased digital audio production, fewer radio stations, audio services by cable.

Slow growth of advertising.

More co-productions.

Decrease in local and in-house production.

Improved management skills needed.

Fewer people required to use equipment, higher- level entry skills.

Joint operating arrangements, multi-skilling in staff.

Contract production, combination of technical and creative skills needed.

Need for more specialization, fewer local services.

   
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