Michael Grotticelli
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NAB’s Smith calls FCC’s Broadband Plan a ‘great spectrum grab’
By Michael Grotticelli published
During his opening remarks to broadcasters, Smith was decidedly blunt in his comments.

CTV at the Winter Olympics
By Michael Grotticelli published
To call the technical feat that CTV accomplished in covering, mostly live, this year's Winter Games impressive is an understatement. In building a 40,000sq-ft
Kodak introduces new Super 8 film cartridge
By Michael Grotticelli published
Today’s Super 8 is being marketed to professional imagemakers seeking to craft a distinctive look for their project.

Holding cable TV signals accountable to DTV carriage agreements
By Michael Grotticelli published
For years over-the-air broadcasters have complained that the local cable company carrying their signal was reducing the bit rate of their HD channels.
Hulu plans subscription service
By Michael Grotticelli published
The free online site for watching television programs plans to begin testing a paid subscription service as soon as May 24.
New plug-ins allow broadcasters to interact with Facebook users
By Michael Grotticelli published
The social networking platform has expanded its “Facebook Connect” area to allow third-party websites to be embedded into its pages.
TV networks split on supporting Apple’s iPad
By Michael Grotticelli published
Buyers of the iPad will soon be able to watch plenty of ad-supported video despite Apple’s decision to ban Adobe’s Flash media player.

Utah Scientific router supports asset management for PGA TOUR Entertainment
By Michael Grotticelli published
The multiplatform in-house production arm of the PGA TOUR has installed a UTAH-400 V-144 digital routing switcher at the core of its HD production and broadcast operations.

The University of Florida's 21st Century News Lab
By Michael Grotticelli published
At the University of Florida's new 21st Century News Laboratory, the future of electronic newsgathering looks bright. Employing the same HD broadcast

3ality Digital facilitates handheld 3-D production
By Michael Grotticelli published
The compact TS-5 features the same capabilities as 3ality Digital's full-sized camera rigs.
Golf Channel shoots high (def) for newly upgraded facility
By Michael Grotticelli published
The live coverage of golf tournaments has always been distinguished by the numerous camera angles used and the pristine quality of the televised signal.

Golf Channel shoots high (def) for newly upgraded facility
By Michael Grotticelli published
House chairman says FCC shouldn’t force broadcasters to give up spectrum
By Michael Grotticelli published
Rep. Rick Boucher has co-sponsored a spectrum inventory bill, which passed his subcommittee.
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