James E. O'Neal

Interest in capturing and preserving television images began not long after researchers first demonstrated workable television systems in the 1920s.

Fifteen theaters and two HD television studios will be part of the attraction for visitors to the facility.

The first and most lasting impression that one comes away with in visiting the Newseum is the colossal nature of this undertaking.

As usual, it’s going to be difficult to miss the Sony Electronics folks at NAB2007. They’re the ones with the super-sized second floor booth at the front of South Hall.

After the official Feb. 17, 2009 analog shutoff, are there any large scale plans to deal with the transmitters that are no longer needed?

While equipment manufacturers are confident that they can deliver the required equipment, there are concerns that some stations still may not be able to make the deadline.

It's like the old visual cliche for the passage of time in movies--calendar pages dropping more and more rapidly until none are left.

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Aside from the obvious scratches and gate weave problems associated from older footage, one of the biggest concerns in readying film for repurposing is keeping the colors true.

With the advent of HD and now the Blu-ray home entertainment business, some of this material could be a prime candidate for repurposing and a new revenue stream for its owners.

15th annual conference to cover everything from 3D to 300-frame video

But engineers at a SMPTE panel also said the stations were about as prepared as they could be.

Consultant issues wakeup call

Network tests aspect ratio technology

The FCC this week issued an official green light to implement DTS, a technology that closes holes in a digital television station’s service area.

Topics discussed in the town hall type forum ranged from response to transmitter availability to cable and satellite provider readiness.

The clock is ticking on yet another federal broadcasting mandate. This one does not involve digital television per se, but rather all television in the U.S., both analog as well as digital.

AFRTS offshoot expands distribution, programming