
Bob Kovacs
Bob Kovacs is the former Technology Editor for TV Tech and editor of Government Video. He is a long-time video engineer and writer, who now works as a video producer for a government agency. In 2020, Kovacs won several awards as the editor and co-producer of the short film "Rendezvous."
Latest articles by Bob Kovacs

Going on the Road with Multiviewers
By Bob Kovacs published
Lightweight flat-panel displays offer low power consumption, save valuable truck space
Voice of America Leaps To Server Workflow
By Bob Kovacs published
Like many media organizations, Voice of America needed to come up with a plan to convert a busy tape-based facility to the new digital world.

Test & Measurement Goes End to End
By Bob Kovacs published
Signals from camera to home display receive increased scrutiny

Test and Measurement at the 2013 NAB Show
By Bob Kovacs published
The first time a new acquisition format appears at the NAB Show, it draws a crowd of curious onlookers.

JVC GY-HM700U HD Camcorder
By Bob Kovacs published
JVC makes a bold statement regarding quality and workflow with its new GY-HM700U HD camcorder, which has features that many rising video producers are going to love.

SIs Thrive on Complexity
By Bob Kovacs published
System integrators find different ways to survive in a down economy

Monitors Evolve to Fit Production
By Bob Kovacs published
New technologies, 3D push displays thinner, wider, brighter

Olympics: Intercoms Make the Olympics Possible
By Bob Kovacs published
Producers used 'every trick in the book' to keep communicating

Live News Trucks Roll in a Tough Economy
By Bob Kovacs published
Smaller trucks, improved maintenance keep the fleet running

ATSC 3.0 Plans for Television's Future
By Bob Kovacs published
Developing a standard that 'leaps well past HD' will take years

SSD-Based Servers Gain Traction
By Bob Kovacs published
Solid-state technology has the right chops but not the right price—yet

I, Robotics
By Bob Kovacs published
Camera-operation systems range from remote control to software driven programs

LightSquared Fights Interference Claims
By Bob Kovacs published
Is wireless broadband startup losing its way over GPS?

3D Monitors Put Video in Perspective
By Bob Kovacs published
Sizes and technology are available for any production requirement

TV Antennas Thrive In a Down Economy
By Bob Kovacs published
New designs, pay-TV costs make antennas more attractive
WUSA Plans Local News in HD
By Bob Kovacs published
Gannett-owned WUSA announced recently that it plans to convert its local newscasts to high definition before the summer.

ENG Trucks Drive Toward Hi-Def
By Bob Kovacs published
Updating to HD means more than just new cameras.

Vinten Vision Blue 5 Camera Support System
By Bob Kovacs published
Vinten is a well-known manufacturer of tripods and pan-and-tilt heads, with a reputation for high-quality products.

NBC Takes Viewers on ‘Tour’
By Bob Kovacs published
Network’s Tour de France coverage spans 23 days, 2,165 miles

4K Monitors Starting to Come Into Focus
By Bob Kovacs published
4K monitors are coming and, when they get here, they will be great.
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