Latest articles by Michael Grotticelli
Live Events Gets Bigger, Bolder and Smarter
NAB Show Increasingly complex productions require adaptable, customizable technologies
Planning for the worst
When the North Tower of the World Trade Center came crashing down on Sept. 11 of last year, it exposed the broadcast industry to the liability of not having a backup system.
Florida's WPBF Taps BeckTV for HD Station Upgrade
WPBF the ABC affiliate in West Palm Beach, Florida, has upgraded its HD production control room and routing infrastructure with the help of BeckTV a system integrator bade in Austin, Texas.
Advocacy Group Hopes to Ensure Complete and Accurate Captioning
On Feb. 20 of this year, the FCC issued a ruling that all television programming, including streaming services such as Netflix, must include closed captioning.
Minnesota Town Automates PEG Channels With Tightrope
City of Edina is Comcast's first HD PEG channel in Minnesota.
Vendor Community Undergoing Unprecedented Change
Since last fall, no fewer than a dozen companies have acquired others
Next-Generation Broadcasting Set for Field Testing; Questions Remain
Advanced Television Systems Committee members discussed progress in a special session.
Blackmagic Design Disrupts Studio Environment With Sub-$3,000 4K Camera
It is billed as “the world’s smallest live broadcast camera with the world’s largest viewfinder.”
Sony Handheld Solid-State Memory ENG Camcorder Expands XDCAM Line
The PXW-X180 is the first Sony professional camcorder to feature a new variable neutral density (ND) filter.
EEG Shows Latest Features of iCap Closed Captioning Platform
Helps broadcasters meet new FCC mandates for captioning accuracy and on-screen positioning.
Orad PlayMaker Now Includes Real-Time Effects and 3D Transitions
In addition to demonstrations of its latest MAM technology, Orad Hi-Tech Systems will show new features for its new Playmaker sports replay server presenting at the upcoming 2014 IBC Show
EVS C-Cast Xplore Streamlines Multiplatform Production
A web-based interface gives production teams capability to work remotely and enhance content on the fly.
Lawo To Unveil Audio and Video Remote Production Technology
The technology significantly reduces cabling and increases the flexibility of any installation
California's KHSL Gets New HD SDI Start
A significant upgrade project brings new efficiencies to two local stations
Research: More Than 1 Billion DTV Homes By Year End
Digital TV Research says Digital TV penetration will more than double in 68 countries between 2010 and the end of this year.
Miller Introduces New Tripods
Miller Camera Support has announced a new lightweight line of camera tripods called the Air Tripod System range.
