Monthly Archives: January 2009
Venue News & Notes: Breaking Ground in Omaha
Written on January 30, 2009 at 3:02 pm, by SVG Staff
While financial constraints have many cities rethinking their plans for stadium construction, Omaha, NE, broke ground this week on the new home of the NCAA College World Series. The $128 […] More
For NEP, Super Bowl XLIII Is Biggest Show Ever
Written on January 30, 2009 at 2:48 pm, by SVG Staff
By Carolyn Braff NEP has provided production support for hundreds of high-profile events, from the World Series to the Olympics, but nothing compares with what the facilities provider has driven […] More
Harris Launches NEXIO Browse Suite of File-Based Workflow Solutions
Written on January 30, 2009 at 11:25 am, by SVG Staff
Harris Corp. has launched the NEXIO Browse suite, a comprehensive portfolio of tools that facilitate H.264 proxy viewing and editing, enabling broadcasters to implement an affordable and scalable low-resolution workflow. […] More
Aspera Goes Premier
Written on January 30, 2009 at 11:00 am, by SVG Staff
The Sports Video Group is pleased to announce that Aspera has upgraded its sponsorship to Premier status. Aspera develops breakthrough software transfer technologies to achieve optimal performance and cost savings […] More
High-Speed Cameras to Provide Ultra-Slow Motion Replays at Super Bowl XLIII
Written on January 30, 2009 at 10:25 am, by SVG Staff
This Sunday, Phantom digital high-speed cameras from Vision Research, a manufacturer of high‑speed digital imaging systems, will provide ultra-slow-motion replay for NBC’s broadcast of Super Bowl XLIII. The Phantom digital […] More
Vitec Group Names Bird CEO
Written on January 30, 2009 at 8:20 am, by SVG Staff
Vitec Group will head to NAB with more than just new products. The company’s new CEO, Stephen Bird, will begin his official duties on April 14. Bird has been divisional […] More
CBS Sports Tees Up With NEP For PGA Coverage
Written on January 29, 2009 at 10:09 pm, by SVG Staff
By Ken Kerschbaumer This weekend, CBS Sports will tee up its first PGA Tour event of the 2009 season, and, for the first time, NEP will be behind the scenes, […] More
Miami Heat Warms Up to Sony XDCAM HD
Written on January 29, 2009 at 9:22 pm, by SVG Staff
The Miami Heat NBA franchise has made the leap to tapeless HD with Sony’s XDCAM HD camcorder and Sony’s HVR-Z1U HDV camcorders after having a chance to work with both […] More
Panasonic Announces New High-Resolution BT-LH2550 25.5-inch LCD HD Production Monitor
Written on January 29, 2009 at 4:59 pm, by SVG Staff
Panasonic has announced the immediate availability of its new high-resolution BT-LH2550 LCD HD production monitor. With a full 1920×1200-pixel In-Plane Switching (IPS) panel, the 25.5-inch LCD production monitor features an […] More
Thomson Puts Grass Valley Up For Sale
Written on January 29, 2009 at 4:54 pm, by SVG Staff
Thomson is putting Grass Valley up for sale, according to multiple reports, including Television Broadcast. The Parisian tech giant said the board approved divesting the division, along with its Premier […] More