Monthly Archives: November 2013
Star Wars Prequels to get 3D Release in 2014?
Written on November 29, 2013 at 12:25 pm, by Michael Silbergleid
Some interesting detective work reported at moviepilot.com: It looks like the Star Wars prequels might be getting a 3D release after all, after a fan used the power of the […] More
BBC's 3D blunder BLASTED OUR BRAINS – Doctor Who fans
Written on November 27, 2013 at 7:42 am, by Michael Silbergleid
TheRegister.co.uk asks: Does the BBC still dislike Doctor Who the way it did back in the 1980s? Its presentation on iPlayer of this past Saturday’s 50th anniversary special, Day of […] More
HEVC, HLS To Transform Multiscreen Delivery
Written on November 26, 2013 at 2:36 pm, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
The multiscreen, multiformat, multi-codec world of sports-content distribution continues to grow more complex. So how, exactly, is it possible to streamline operations when it comes to reaching those screens in […] More
Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame: Chuck Pagano, ESPN’s Technology Visionary
Written on November 26, 2013 at 2:11 pm, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
Next year, ESPN will open the doors on DC2, a new production home for SportsCenter and other ESPN programs. The facility will take advantage of next-generation technologies that promise to […] More
4K Workflow Must Mature Before Home Distribution Can Be a Reality
Written on November 26, 2013 at 1:33 pm, by Karen Hogan Ketchum
At IBC2013, Sony and FIFA made waves by announcing that next year’s World Cup Final will be broadcast in 4K. And, with January’s Consumer Electronics Show sure to show quite […] More
Sports-Production Leaders Sound Off on Potential of 4K/Ultra HD
Written on November 26, 2013 at 1:07 pm, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
Not surprisingly, 4K/Ultra HD proved to be the big topic at the CCW Show in New York earlier this month, as has been the case at nearly every industry trade […] More
Aveco Delivers Production Automation, MAM, Playout
Written on November 26, 2013 at 12:37 pm, by SVG Staff
The Sports Video Group is pleased to welcome Aveco as a premier sponsor. With 20 years of providing high-end production automation, media-asset management, and master-control playout to the world’s top […] More
Raycom Sports Receives 11 Midsouth Regional Emmy Nominations
Written on November 26, 2013 at 12:10 pm, by SVG Staff
Raycom Sports was nominated for 11 Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards. Winners will be announced on January 24, 2014 in Nashville. More
GV Expo: Cobalt Digital Demos Throw-Down Blue Brick Converter Boxes and Color Correction Options
Written on November 26, 2013 at 11:58 am, by SVG Staff
Cobalt Digital, manufacturer of 3G/HD/SD-SDI conversion gear, will offer customers an array of superior quality, price competitive, signal conversion options, along with fast and intuitive color correction solutions at this […] More
Sennheiser Raises the Bar for Wireless Transmission at CMA Awards
Written on November 26, 2013 at 11:24 am, by SVG Staff
At the 47th Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 6, Sennheiser’s Digital 9000 wireless system helped usher in a new era of digital wireless in […] More