Monthly Archives: July 2014
Fly, Eagles, Fly: Lincoln Financial Field Soars with 4K, Venue-Wide Upgrades
Written on July 30, 2014 at 11:49 pm, by Karen Hogan Ketchum
Every two weeks for the past year and a half, Philadelphia Eagles President Don Smolenski and SVP of Operations Jason Miller have taken a walk around Lincoln Financial Field. They […] More
Cleveland Browns Revitalize In-Venue Video at FirstEnergy Stadium
Written on July 30, 2014 at 10:22 pm, by Karen Hogan Ketchum
Johnny Manziel or no Johnny Manziel, Cleveland Browns fans will have much to celebrate this season when FirstEnergy Stadium unveils its first major technology upgrade in 15 years. When the […] More
This Star Wars-like 360-degree video can be seen from different angles
Written on July 30, 2014 at 3:29 pm, by Michael Silbergleid
ScienceAlert.com.au reports that after eight years of hard work, scientist turned artist Chris Helson and his partner, Sarah Jackets, have built what seemed impossible: a machine that generates 3D images […] More
WEDU Joins The Switch Tampa Bay
Written on July 30, 2014 at 9:02 am, by SVG Staff
The Switch has fired up an outbound fiber connection in Tampa Bay at WEDU Tampa Bay, the local PBS station. WEDU also offers single and multi-camera facilities to support live […] More
ATG Danmon plans extensive broadcast systems showcase
Written on July 30, 2014 at 5:00 am, by David Davies, SVG Europe
ATG Danmon will promote its all-embracing range of broadcast systems planning, design, installation, commissioning and post-installation support capabilities at IBC2014. This includes workflow optimisation for live and file-based production environments, media asset management and archiving, signing, post-production, presentation and playout, as well as OB production trucks and satellite link vehicles. Exhibiting on stand 8.B51, ATG […] More
Square Box Systems to highlight ‘money-spinning asset management opportunities’
Written on July 30, 2014 at 4:24 am, by David Davies, SVG Europe
Square Box Systems, leading developer of digital asset management systems, will focus on how its latest CatDV 11 software enables content owners to easily repurpose and monetise their media assets, while also significantly improving end-to-end workflow efficiency – from production and post production, through to delivery and distribution – in broadcast, cinema and IPTV applications […] More
Student-Run Telecasts, New Stadium Video Displays Highlight Durham Bulls’ Summer of Tech
Written on July 29, 2014 at 3:38 pm, by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital
To find one of the most technologically advanced and video-friendly organizations in all of sports, you might have to look to the minor leagues. More
MPEG-H 3D Audio Extended to Lower Bit Rates
Written on July 29, 2014 at 3:08 pm, by Michael Silbergleid
Content-Technology.com reports that at its 109th meeting, MPEG has selected technology for Version II of the MPEG-H 3D Audio standard (ISO/IEC 23008-3) based on responses submitted to the Call for […] More
ESPN’s Pagano Looks Back at Three Decades of Innovation, Inspiration
Written on July 29, 2014 at 2:15 pm, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
In the world of sports media, few names are as synonymous with terms like innovation and technology trailblazer as Chuck Pagano. In his three-plus decades at ESPN, he spearheaded the […] More
High-Speed Transfers, Automation Power BT Sport’s File-Based Workflows, Disaster Recovery
Written on July 29, 2014 at 11:34 am, by SVG Staff
By François Quereuil, senior director, worldwide marketing, Aspera, an IBM company Live sports have driven much of today’s broadcast-production innovation. The number and frequency of sports events is increasing, along […] More