Monthly Archives: January 2010
Vancouver 2010: Bexel Provides Widespread Fiber Support for Games
Written on January 29, 2010 at 3:32 pm, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
The Vancouver Games may still be a few weeks away, but Bexel Broadcast Services has been busy providing fiber optic support for the 2010 Winter Olympics since last fall. With […] More
Vizrt Podcast Goes Inside SportsNet New York Graphics Workflow
Written on January 29, 2010 at 2:59 pm, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
Regional networks continue to deliver a graphics look that is almost indistinguishable from the national networks. SportsNet New York is no exception, as Damon Versaggi, production manager for the network, […] More
This Thing Called 3D
Written on January 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm, by Mark Schubin, Contributor, Schubin Cafe
It has been a heck of a month for 3D announcements. Comcast carried The Final Destination in 3D on the day of its DVD release. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) […] More
Ten Ways The iPad Could Enhance The Film Scoring Process
Written on January 29, 2010 at 1:53 pm, by Michael Silbergleid
It’s taken a few days, but professional applications for the iPad are starting to see some light. Film Music Magazine’s website (www.filmmusicmag.com) has a piece on what the iPad might […] More
Companies Launch New Ways to Deliver Video E-mails in Marketing Campaigns
Written on January 29, 2010 at 1:51 pm, by Michael Silbergleid
InternetRetailer.com reports that the ability to run video files in e-mail marketing campaigns is reaching new levels, with video technology companies including Flimp Media Inc. and Liveclicker Inc. working with […] More
Sony Gear Removes Surprises From Super Bowl Production
Written on January 29, 2010 at 12:36 pm, by Carolyn Braff, Editor
Three years ago, CBS Sports EVP of Operations and Production Services Ken Aagaard chose Sony HDC-1500 cameras to cover the Super Bowl. For next weekend’s Super Bowl XLIV, Sony HDC-1500s […] More
World’s Largest Racecourse Installs Mammoth Mitsubishi Diamond Vision Screen
Written on January 29, 2010 at 12:34 pm, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
The world’s largest racecourse now has a video screen to match, as Sojitz and Mitsubishi Electric have installed a colossal Diamond Vision screen at the recently opened Medan Racecourse in […] More
ESPN STAR Sports Taps Orad Graphics System for New 24-Hour Network
Written on January 29, 2010 at 12:07 pm, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
Orad has provided ESPN Star Sports, Asia’s leading sports broadcaster, with a new on-air graphics and virtual set system for its recently-launched 24-7 sports news channel, ESPNEWS. ESPN Star Sports’ […] More
Venue News & Notes: Cubs To Stay in Arizona
Written on January 29, 2010 at 11:47 am, by Carolyn Braff, Editor
The fat lady hasn’t sung yet, but she’s warming up. It finally appears that the year-long competition between Naples, FL, and Mesa, AZ, has ended with the Chicago Cubs signing […] More
On-Site Fans Given Access to ESPN Helmet-Cams at X Games 14
Written on January 29, 2010 at 11:38 am, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
ESPN’s X Games have always been a fan-driven event, but this year’s 14th installment will take that strategy to an entirely new level. USA Today’s Michael Hiestand reports that on-site […] More