Monthly Archives: May 2011
Comcast Tests Tech Overhaul
Written on May 26, 2011 at 5:00 pm, by Michael Silbergleid
WSJ.com reports that Comcast, facing a growing threat from online video services, is fighting fire with fire. The country’s largest cable-service provider soon will start testing a new way to […] More
Venue News: Pick Any Color for Your New Tennis Court
Written on May 26, 2011 at 4:13 pm, by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital
As the French Open takes center stage, television viewers will again be exposed to a signature sports visual: the red clay at Roland Garros. With the advent of artificial surfaces, […] More
World Taekwondo Federation expands deal with Dartfish
Written on May 26, 2011 at 3:29 pm, by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has expanded its use of Dartfish technologies by selecting Dartfish.TV to enable athletes, coaches, clubs and fans to view specific competitions and event highlights at […] More
Fresh Off NAB, 3D Production Targets Affordability
Written on May 26, 2011 at 2:15 pm, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
3D may not have been the belle of the NAB ball that it was in 2010, but technologies and solutions for the 3D-production chain were in full force throughout the […] More
Inside Look at ESPN 3D Highlights SVG’s 3D & Beyond Summit
Written on May 26, 2011 at 1:31 pm, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
During an eventful day of sessions at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on Wednesday, SVG hosted more than 100 industry leaders at its inaugural 3D & Beyond […] More
NBC Sports President Schanzer To Retire at Summer’s End
Written on May 26, 2011 at 12:43 pm, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
Longtime NBC Sports President Ken Schanzer announced his retirement today after three decades at the network, including the last 13 years as president of the sports division. At the request […] More
SVG Welcomes Back Glowpoint
Written on May 26, 2011 at 12:14 pm, by Carolyn Braff, Editor
The Sports Video Group is pleased to announce that Glowpoint has renewed its corporate sponsorship. Glowpoint provides cloud-managed video services that make delivery of consistently high-quality video conferencing and telepresence […] More
Avid Honors Education Customers at CSVA
Written on May 26, 2011 at 11:41 am, by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital
Avid honored four of its education customers—Texas A&M, University of Central Florida, Kansas State, and University of Iowa earlier this month at the Collegiate Sports Video Association (CSVA) Annual Conference […] More
AT&T U-Verse TV Launches French Open Multiview
Written on May 26, 2011 at 9:49 am, by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital
AT&T announced the launch of AT&T U-verse TV’s French Open Multiview, an interactive TV app that lets U-verse TV customers view up to four different courts of French Open matches at […] More
Corplex Selects Grass Valley Kayenne for New HD Truck
Written on May 26, 2011 at 9:42 am, by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital
Corplex has selected a new Grass Valley Kayenne Video Production Center for a new 53-foot high-definition (HD) and 3D compatible mobile production truck that will hit the road in the fall. The […] More