Adrian Pennington
Adrian Pennington is a journalist specialising in film and TV production. His work has appeared in The Guardian, RTS Television, Variety, British Cinematographer, Premiere and The Hollywood Reporter. Adrian has edited several publications, co-written a book on stereoscopic 3D and is copywriter of marketing materials for the industry. Follow him @pennington1
Latest articles by Adrian Pennington
Net Insight powers broadcast contributions
By Adrian Pennington published
Technology from video-over-IP transport provider Net Insight is supporting contributions for ESPN, TVN Chile and GlobeCast’s broadcast customers in South Africa.
LaserNet uses Signiant to speed file transfer
By Adrian Pennington published
Signiant’s Content Distribution Management platform is being used to move ENG World Cup material from the field to broadcaster eTV’s studio.
FLO TV carries ESPN's live coverage
By Adrian Pennington published
FLO TV customers can watch ESPN’s live World Cup coverage on their mobile devices.
BBC builds post, studio facilities in South Africa
By Adrian Pennington published
BBC Studios and Post Production has designed and built a bespoke post-production operation for BBC Sport at the international broadcast center in Johannesburg.
Eutelsat transmits EBU feeds
By Adrian Pennington published
Eutelsat’s W2A, W3A, W4 and W7 satellites are distributing feeds for broadcasters across Africa, Europe and the Middle East during the 30-day tournament.
HBS converts with JVC, Sony
By Adrian Pennington published
HBS is using JVC’s image processor and a Sony switcher to convert some shots from 2-D to 3-D.
Developments in OB
By Adrian Pennington published
When outfitting a new OB truck, broadcasters must consider a range of equipment. This article explores today's cutting-edge OB technology. An instant
Fourth HD truck hits road for SABC
By Adrian Pennington published
South African Broadcasting will cover the World Cup for its domestic audience with four OB trucks, each fitted with Riedel intercom systems.
Arqiva to support SNG for ESPN
By Adrian Pennington published
ESPN is using Arqiva services for SNG backhaul.
EVS to manage World Cup 3-D ingest
By Adrian Pennington published
EVS servers will manage all 3-D ingest and instant replays of World Cup content in South Africa.
Experienced directors line up for World Cup duty
By Adrian Pennington published
The names of the seven directors for the HBS-produced World Cup matches have been announced.
Sony 3D Processor Box makes high-profile debut
By Adrian Pennington published
Sony has worked with HBS to develop a Sony-based 3-D platform that combines Sony’s HDC 1500 cameras with 3-D processor boxes, MVS 8000 production switcher, Canon lenses and Element Technica rigs.