Adventures in Broadcasting, Part 2: Say Hi to Wi-Fi July 6^th 2015 - 08:19 AM

IP video over Wi-Fi provided a solid new signal transport solution at a fraction of most wireless link costs. Wi-Fi was easy. The challenge was finding available devices to convert camera HDMI into IP for Wi-Fi transport, and decoders to convert IP back to HDMI for the production switcher.

Denmark’s TV2 goes HD with Snell June 29^th 2015 - 01:51 PM

Denmark public broadcaster, TV2 Fyn, has purchased a Snell Kahuna switcher with two of the new Maverik configurable control panels to help drive its move into HD news production. Snell’s unique Kahuna Make M/E technology enables a single mainframe to support two independent studio operations, with both studios

Video Europe Receives New OB Truck From WTS June 26^th 2015 - 10:37 AM

Broadcast SI and kit supplier WTS has delivered Video Europe’s latest outside broadcast vehicle – OB5, an eight-camera rigid HD truck equipped with Sony HDC-2500 camera channels and two eight-channel EVS XT3 replay systems.

Bolivia TV HD Upgrades With FOR-A June 23^rd 2015 - 12:10 PM

Broadcaster Bolivia TV has purchased a variety of FOR-A kit for its transition to HD. The La Paz-based public broadcaster ordered video switchers, character generators, signal processors and routing switchers.

Broadcast Pix Expands I/O Options With Router Control June 15^th 2015 - 10:15 AM

Broadcast Pix Router Control software option now extends the I/O of its integrated production switchers. Designed to work with AJA Video Systems’ KUMO SDI routers, Router Control was developed at the request of Advanced Broadcast Solutions, a systems integration firm based in Washington.

BT UHD Rides With Timeline 4K truck June 12^th 2015 - 08:04 AM

Timeline, a relatively new entrant into the UK’s outside broadcast supply scene, has been commissioned to build and run a 4K scanner by BT for the telco’s August launch of BT Sport Ultra HD. The truck is kitted with an array of the latest 4K production gear including

FOR-A Showcases New Video Switcher June 11^th 2015 - 11:49 AM

A new video switcher, a decoding solution and multi-viewer are central to FOR-A’s attractions at trade show Infocomm. The HVS-2000 switcher recently began shipping for use in SD, HD, 3G and 4K productions. It allows up to 48 inputs/18 outputs or 40 inputs/22 outputs (optional).

Express Media Selects FOR-A For Flyaway May 27^th 2015 - 12:03 PM

San Francisco equipment hire and video production firm Express Media has purchased a HVS-100 portable video switcher from FOR-A.

EVS promote Dyvi as central to 4K over IP live May 1^st 2015 - 09:03 AM

The Dyvi IP production system is being positioned as a core piece of kit for live 4K workflows by EVS.

FOR-A switching at Times Union Center March 6^th 2015 - 10:05 AM

A For-A HVS-390HS 2 M/E video switcher is part of the new video production system at the Times Union Center, home to American ice hockey league side Albany Devils.

2018 NAB Show Highlights Complex State of the Industry April 18^th 2018 - 12:30 PM

Following numerous private conversations and panel discussions at the recent 2018 NAB Show, it’s become clear that broadcasters are being challenged like never before to hold the line on CapEx spending while delivering more content across their linear platforms. Because of this tricky scenario, the NAB’s annual convention was bri

Articles You May Have Missed – April 18, 2018 April 18^th 2018 - 08:00 AM

The increase of IP technology, now merged into broadcast links, requires new test equipment. This article looks at RF IP probes and video monitors.

Blackmagic at European Snow Volleyball Finals April 17^th 2018 - 01:50 PM

Austrian production specialist, Mediahaus, has delivered live coverage of the inaugural European Snow Volleyball Championships with a Blackmagic Design multicam set up, including two URSA Broadcast cameras. Staged at the top of an Austrian ski resort, in a specially constructed snow stadium, the finals were broadcast live on channels including

Articles You May Have Missed – April 11, 2018 April 11^th 2018 - 08:00 AM

Television set manufacturers are always looking for new sales hooks to catch consumers’ eyes. Recently that hook has been higher resolutions, 4K UHD. Now advertisements tout increased brightness, OLED screens, and most recently, High Dynamic Range, (HDR). While these are great features for viewers, broadcasters and content producers need to e

Narrow-Gauge Film Use by Documentarians—Part 1 April 9^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

Content producers often prefer to shoot or record original content. Documentarians, on the other hand, typically must rely on material recorded by others that is often stored on film stock, Regular 8mm and Super 8mm being common formats. Working with older technology is a challenge requiring special techniques.

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