Monthly Archives: October 2011
SMPTE Report: Next-Gen Video Compression on the Horizon
Written on October 28, 2011 at 9:56 am, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
A new generation of potential video services, from 3D to 4K and everything in between, will require a new generation of video coding. And if all goes according to plan, […] More
Chyron Media Center Delivers State-of-the-Art Graphics to ASU
Written on October 28, 2011 at 9:52 am, by SVG Staff
Chyron announced that, in close collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), the Cronkite News Service newsroom — part of the world-renowned Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication — […] More
Sennheiser Announces Executive Appointments in U.S. and Latin America
Written on October 28, 2011 at 9:48 am, by SVG Staff
Audio specialist Sennheiser announced two key executive appointments within its U.S. and Latin American regions, completing the company’s leadership team in the Americas. Effective Jan. 1, 2012, Sennheiser veterans Greg […] More
Venue News: San Jose Paves Way for A’s; NFL Tightens Stadium Security
Written on October 28, 2011 at 9:00 am, by Karen Hogan Ketchum
After years of purchasing land for a downtown ballpark, the city of San Jose is prepared to sell about five acres of prime downtown real estate to the Oakland A’s […] More
SVG Welcomes Back SGI
Written on October 28, 2011 at 8:15 am, by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital
The Sports Video Group is pleased to announce that SGI has renewed its corporate sponsorships. SGI delivers a complete range of server and storage solutions along with professional services and support. […] More
SMPTE Report: Does 3D Need To Adjust for Different Screen Sizes?
Written on October 27, 2011 at 4:33 pm, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
When it comes to monetizing 3D sports for TV, one of the best bets is believed to be distribution in movie theaters, on laptops, and even on handheld devices to […] More
Maximizing Video Rights Is Focus of ‘Road to CSVS’ Debut Webinar
Written on October 27, 2011 at 12:13 pm, by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital
The high-stakes battle for television-rights deals has dominated the sports-business headlines, and nowhere has the competition been more volatile than in the college marketplace. It’s more important than ever for […] More
FOR-A’s Super Slow Motion Camera Wins ‘Best of IBC2011’ Award
Written on October 27, 2011 at 11:31 am, by SVG Staff
FOR-A Company Limited has been chosen by TVBEurope for the magazine’s Best of IBC2011 Editors’ Awards for its VFC-7000 HD Variable Frame Rate Super Slow Motion Camera. The VFC-7000 is […] More
Sony Electronics Delivers HD Upgrade for Wells Fargo Center
Written on October 27, 2011 at 11:16 am, by Karen Hogan Ketchum
Before the puck dropped on the 2011-12 NHL season, the Philadelphia Flyers rookies took the ice against the Washington Capitals rookie squad for what has become an annual event. Although […] More
Super Hi-Vision Workflows, Delivery Come Into Focus at SMPTE
Written on October 27, 2011 at 9:51 am, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
“Super Hi-Vision,” which offers 16 times the resolution of HD, will take a major step out of the lab next summer when NHK and the BBC put the system to […] More