Articles You May Have Missed – March 21, 2018 March 21^st 2018 - 08:00 AM

As the broadcast and production industries gear up for the NAB 2018 convention, it’s worthwhile to consider the leading-edge technologies and solutions that are already proving successful. These two articles look at both IP and audio solutions that help meet the entertainment demands of today’s audiences. The articles showcase how

LiveX Relies on Wowza to Deliver Live Online Content March 19^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

In order to stay competitive, today’s video production companies have to do more than just produce video. They also have to deliver it to clients in the most efficient and comprehensive way so that it is viewed by the largest audience possible. LiveX has found internet distribution key to t

Under New Ownership, Zeplay Looks To Re-Energize The Replay Market February 16^th 2018 - 12:05 PM

Zeplay, a provider of low-cost instant replay systems for sports and live events, is now under new ownership after two former Tight Rope Media executives that worked closely with the product line left to buy out the assets.

Super Bowl LII Delivers High-Resolution (HD/4K) Action February 5^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

Although it was played in a domed stadium, perhaps the biggest challenge for the 400-person strong NBC Sports Group crew in covering Super Bowl LII on February 4 was Minneapolis’ single-digit weather and record snowfall outside. To counter this, NBC Sports built a heated giant tent covering the entire NEP Broadcast t

MySports Channels Benefit From Remote IP-based Production And Playout January 31^st 2018 - 12:05 PM

Remote studio production and virtual playout centers continue to gain traction around the world as new efficiencies and cost savings have become clear. MySports, a new 4K (UHD) pay-TV sports channel based in Switzerland, now maintains two locations—in Erlenbach and Rossens—that share video, audio and intercom signals at eve

Grass Valley Names New President To Lead Its Next-Generation Charge January 15^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

As broadcasters continue to wrestle with developing new types of signal distribution infrastructures, so too are major equipment vendors trying to figure out how to re-ignite their businesses and help their customers move forward. Over just a few weeks, three major vendors (Grass Valley, ChyronHego, and Imagine Communications) have replaced

ATG Danmon Upgrades Record TV Network’s London Studio January 11^th 2018 - 12:10 PM

Upgraded Brazilian TV facility benefits from contracted planning, installation, configuration, commissioning, documentation and on-site training.

SMPTE 2110 Paves Way For IP Investment December 21^st 2017 - 11:00 AM

SMPTE’s publication of the first documents in the standard ST 2110 for professional media over managed networks goes beyond merely replacing serial digital interface (SDI) with IP to giving broadcasters the flexibility to devise a whole new set of applications based on, and leveraged off, IT protocols and infrastructure.

Northwestern University in Qatar Adds Superior Sound Mixing with Calrec Artemis Light December 12^th 2017 - 12:05 PM

Looking to create a teaching environment based on the latest technologies and workflows for the benefit of its students, the Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) has installed a Calrec Audio Artemis Light console and Hydra2 network for the school’s new state-of-the-art video production facility. The Artemis Light brings robust a

Redundancy Myths November 10^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

Some TV people become concerned when all their eggs are in one basket. In fact, when everything is in one basket, you always know exactly where the basket is.

Documentarian Use of Film - Part 3 July 18^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

Working with older storage technology, here we mean small gauge film, is a challenge requiring special techniques. In this concluding segment of a three-part series, we examine image quality differences that may result in when transferring Super 8 and 8mm film to video.

Aaron Sims VFX Studio Innovates With Litepanels’ Gemini July 12^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

Aaron Sims Creative, a full-service creative boutique for cinematic visual effects based in Los Angeles, has adopted Litepanels’ all-new Gemini 2x1 LED soft panel with precision color control and a broad array of dynamic lighting and cinematic effects for versatility in creating unique lighting setups.

Okto TV Creates A Voice For Underrepresented Communities with Blackmagic July 4^th 2018 - 12:01 PM

Since 2005, Austrian community television channel, Okto TV, has helped a wide, varied range of groups to create exciting and engaging programming to bring their ideas, interests and insights to new audiences across the country. When the time came to upgrade its standard definition infrastructure, the Okto team had to design

TSL Products and DNF Controls Announce New Strategy July 2^nd 2018 - 12:05 PM

TSL will use DNF’s products as standalone hardware and peripheral systems that complement its existing TallyMan broadcast controls solution.

Equipping an Audio Studio Beyond Recording Gear June 29^th 2018 - 08:00 AM

When making a checklist of essential equipment for a recording studio, most prospective buyers cite only the gear that handles the audio. In many cases, little attention is paid up-front to non-audio staples that are needed by every studio. These “comfort” items tend to send many budgets over the top.

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