Monthly Archives: November 2008
CSB School Trains Students, Alums for Real Work, Right Now
Written on November 26, 2008 at 1:08 pm, by SVG Staff
By Carolyn Braff Plenty of broadcasting schools train students with all the theory they will need to produce a top-notch sports production, but few give the hands-on training required to […] More
NAB Calls For Free Access to Premier Sporting Events
Written on November 26, 2008 at 10:17 am, by SVG Staff
The National Association of Broadcasters Tuesday adopted a resolution calling for Americans to continue to receive free access to major televised sporting events, including college football’s Bowl Championship Series games, […] More
Pulsar TV Plans HD Conversion With Ross
Written on November 26, 2008 at 10:10 am, by SVG Staff
Argentina-based Pulsar TV, a live-events specialist, has invested in two Ross Vision QMD/X Multi-Definition Production Switchers in preparation for its HD conversion in 2010. Pulsar TV will use the Vision […] More
Inside Look at NFL 3D HD Production; 2D Systems, Workflows Play Key Role
Written on November 26, 2008 at 9:50 am, by SVG Staff
By Ken Kerschbaumer Next week, the NFL, 3ality Digital, and Crosscreek Productions will broadcast a 3D HD version of the Dec. 4 game between the San Diego Chargers and Oakland […] More
Hall of Fame Inductee Profile: Charlie Steinberg
Written on November 25, 2008 at 3:59 pm, by SVG Staff
By Ken Kerschbaumer For more than 35 years, Charles A. Steinberg played an integral role behind the scenes at Ampex and at Sony Broadcast, turning the technical visions of industry […] More
CBS Sports Acquires Rights To Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship Game
Written on November 25, 2008 at 3:35 pm, by SVG Staff
CBS Sports, college basketball’s leading network broadcaster, has acquired the rights to the Atlantic 10 Conference Men’s College Basketball Championship game, through an agreement with ESPN Regional Television. The multi-year […] More
SVG Welcomes L-3 Wolf Coach
Written on November 25, 2008 at 3:27 pm, by SVG Staff
SVG is pleased to welcome L-3 Wolf Coach as our newest mobile sponsor. Wolf Coach, part of L-3 Communications since 2002, is a leading source for mobile telecommunications systems. L-3 […] More
With Vistas, Advertising Becomes Virtual, Regional
Written on November 25, 2008 at 2:54 pm, by SVG Staff
By Carolyn Braff When Texas Tech University placed an ad at center court of its basketball team’s parquet, the athletic department was pleased with its new revenue source, but the […] More
NBA On TNT Gets Detailed Sound Design
Written on November 25, 2008 at 2:29 pm, by SVG Staff
By Dan DaleySVG audio editor NBA coaches will be exercising a little more restraint this season, though they may not know it. They’re wearing Zaxcom TRX 900 wireless microphones that […] More
Venue News & Notes: For World Cup Prep, No Time To Lose
Written on November 25, 2008 at 1:56 pm, by SVG Staff
Whether the country is ready or not, the World Cup is headed to South Africa in 2010, but FIFA would prefer that the country be ready. World soccer’s governing body […] More