Monthly Archives: February 2008
EVS XT[2] first server to handle Avid DNxHD in native format
Written on February 29, 2008 at 12:32 pm, by SVG Staff
EVS Broadcast Equipment says its XT[2] server is now the first server on the market to be have full native support of the Avid DNxHD coded. This follows the recent […] More
February PM Edition (February 29, 2008)
Written on February 29, 2008 at 10:07 am, by Mark Schubin, Contributor, Schubin Cafe
In this edition, Mark Schubin discusses “Greater Expectations” before providing the answer to the last quiz. In the “Zero Tolerance, Zero Police” segment he also shares some of his observations from the HPA Retreat. A new quiz rounds out the podcast. More
Move to 3D HD continues as BBC goes live for 6 Nations Rugby Union match on March 8
Written on February 29, 2008 at 9:01 am, by SVG Staff
By Kevin HiltonSVG Europe correspondent The BBC has over the years used its coverage of the 6 Nations rugby union tournament as a testing ground for new television technologies and […] More
Avid’s Arnold promises positive change and return to greatness; Vegas presence planned during NAB
Written on February 28, 2008 at 4:17 pm, by SVG Staff
By Ken Kerschbaumer It’s only been three weeks but Avid Technology’s Kirk Arnold, executive vice president and general manager of the company’s professional video business unit, is promising a new […] More
Case Study: Vision Research high-speed Phantom cameras provide ultra-slow motion for Super Bowl XLII
Written on February 28, 2008 at 3:08 pm, by SVG Staff
Watching sports in high-definition is impressive, especially professional football’s defining game – the Super Bowl. The sharp, crystal clear picture essentially gives viewers front row seats to the action, letting […] More
CBS to Bring ProElite MMA to Television
Written on February 28, 2008 at 2:46 pm, by SVG Staff
CBS and ProElite, Inc., a Los Angeles-based entertainment and media company that produces world class mixed martial arts (MMA) events, have signed a multi-year agreement that will bring one of […] More
University of Oregon Selects Broadcast Pix Slate 1000
Written on February 28, 2008 at 2:37 pm, by SVG Staff
The University of Oregon, School of Journalism and Communications, has installed a Broadcast Pix Slate 1000 switcher. System integrator Advanced Broadcast Solutions (ABS) worked with Broadcast Pix and the University […] More
Sony’s latest LCD master-quality monitor hits 42-inch mark
Written on February 28, 2008 at 2:28 pm, by SVG Staff
The Sony BVM-L Series of LCD master monitors is going big time, literally, with the new BVM-L420, a 42-inch display (viewable area measured diagonally). The display’s larger size and design […] More
Vizrt Quattro offers graphics/video breakthrough at NAB
Written on February 28, 2008 at 1:06 pm, by SVG Staff
Sports graphics professionals will now be able to bridge graphics and video workflows via Vizrt Quattro, a new character generator that enables an operator to create fully animated graphics containing […] More
Wohler enhances Touch-it Digital for NAB
Written on February 28, 2008 at 12:05 pm, by SVG Staff
Wohler hits NAB with the new three-RU Touch-it Digital, offering multichannel video monitoring functionality via dual seven-inch high-resolution color LCD displays. The left monitor is a touch screen that displays […] More