Latest articles by James E. O'Neal
The History of ENG, Part 3: Camera Advances Push ENG Into the Modern Era
ENG HISTORY Newsgathering gear got lighter, more compact and more reliable
The History of ENG, Part 2: Turning ‘You Are There’ Into Reality
Eng History ENG moves into true electronic journalism with the Triangle experiment
The Origins of Electronic Newsgathering
Tracing the beginnings of television news’ most essential ingredient
Television and Film Pioneer C. Francis Jenkins Honored
HISTORY Ceremony commemorates 100th anniversary of video transmission
ONE Media Technologies Hosts NextGen TV ‘Interop’
NEXTGEN TV Latest trials focused on DRM, BPS, cloud-delivered 3.0 and more
ATSC To Showcase NextGen TV Progress at 2025 NAB Show
Expect numerous ATSC 3.0 demos, product rollouts and technology presentations
Five Years Later, Has 5G Lived Up to Its Promise?
The high-speed connectivity standard continues to drive change in live production
SMPTE’s Media Tech Summit Puts AI, IP in the Hollywood Spotlight
Seven years after its adoption, panelists say ST 2110 is entering its ‘mature phase’
The Evolution of Intercoms: How Communication Tech Transformed Television Production
HISTORY From telco ‘party lines’ to IP and the cloud
Latest ATSC 3.0 ‘Plugfest’ Targets Transport, DRM, and More
NEXTGEN TV Broadcast tech teams from around the world gather for 3.0 “Interop
Looking Back at Broadcasting's First 100 Years
Broadcasting's Centennial The early 1920s saw rapid advances
It Is Time to Rethink EAS?
Several months ago, I shared my thoughts in this space about our country’s Emergency Alert System, explaining its somewhat tortuous history and underpinnings.
PBS Revamps Satellite Transmission Facility
PBS has completed renovation and expansion of its 37-year-old Northern Virginia Satellite Operating Center, or “SOC.”
2014 CES: A First-Timer's View
The exhibit floors were open for a total of 33 hours and there were more than 3,500 exhibitors. If I did the numbers correctly, that works out to about 34 seconds of face time with each exhibitor.
Discovery Bridges IT, Broadcast
Television "in the round" might be the best way to describe the new Discovery Communications Discovery Television and Technology Center that began operations on Aug. 1.
Discovery Bridges IT, Broadcast
Television "in the round" might be the best way to describe the new Discovery Communications Discovery Television and Technology Center that began operations on Aug. 1.
Repack Impact: How Is It Affecting Wireless Mics?
Manufacturers/users cope with loss of spectrum.
FCC Says Repack Progressing Nicely; Others Disagree
Stations are relocating, but with STAs and temp facilities.
NAB Developing ‘Best Practices’ Guidelines for Next Gen TV
Broadcast execs discuss ATSC 3.0 on HPA
