Monthly Archives: June 2010
Trio Video Taps Calrec Omega Console for Newest HD Truck
Written on June 28, 2010 at 5:21 pm, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
Trio Video will deploy Calrec Audio’s Omega audio console with Bluefin high-density signal processing in its newest outside broadcast truck, Tempo. The fourth HD truck in Trio’s fleet and the […] More
Video Technology & The Word Cup: The Dabate Continues
Written on June 28, 2010 at 4:02 pm, by Michael Silbergleid
By Michael Silbergleid Here’s a nice rundown on the pros and cons of using video technology at the FIFA World Cup: Enough is Enough, FIFA: Video Technology Must Be Used […] More
XOS Digital To Revamp Home of Bradley University Men’s Basketball
Written on June 28, 2010 at 2:52 pm, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
XOS Digital will provide A/V integration services for Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL, home of the Bradley University men’s basketball team and the Peoria Rivermen […] More
Telemedia Taps Nevion’s Flashlink for World Cup Video Transport
Written on June 28, 2010 at 9:24 am, by Carolyn Braff, Editor
Throughout the World Cup, maintaining HD connectivity between studios and broadcasters is critical. To ensure that connectivity for a full month, without losing any video quality Telemedia, a leading satellite […] More
ESPN’s Wimbledon Production Team Serves Up Historic Week of Coverage
Written on June 26, 2010 at 2:40 am, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
It’s safe to say that when Jamie Reynolds, VP of production for ESPN’s tennis coverage says that Thursday, June 24 was an “historic” day for the network’s coverage he isn’t […] More
Single-Source Stereo and Microstereoscopic 3D
Written on June 25, 2010 at 11:01 am, by Michael Silbergleid
3DTV presents challenges: two lenses and cameras per shooting position, convergence operators and stereographers, graphics issues, ghost images, and false size perception or discomfort for viewers. Until 3DTV becomes the […] More
NBC Sports Takes Traditional Approach To Wimbledon Coverage
Written on June 25, 2010 at 10:05 am, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
The Wimbledon tennis tournament is known as much for its tradition as it is for its tennis. But this week the tradition, in the form of a visit from Queen […] More
Ratings Roundup: USA-Algeria Sets ESPN Soccer Ratings Record
Written on June 25, 2010 at 9:11 am, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
The 2010 FIFA World Cup continues to connect with U.S. viewers as Wednesday morning’s U.S.A.-Algeria match on ESPN – in which the Americans scored a dramatic goal in stoppage time […] More
Turner, NASCAR Media Group Take 3D Party to the Track with Coke Zero 400
Written on June 25, 2010 at 8:59 am, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
The 3D craze has hit the racetrack as NASCAR Media Group and Turner Sports will produce NASCAR’s first foray into 3D programming on July 3, 2010 with with the Coke […] More
ESPN’s World Cup Studio Reflects South African Heritage, ESPN Sensibilities
Written on June 25, 2010 at 2:48 am, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
ESPN’s World Cup studio set in Johannesburg, South Africa, is winning praise within the company as a great example of the changing nature of set design, incorporating a large screen […] More