Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra
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EVS XT3 Server Supports Grass Valley High Frame Rate Cameras
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
The integration between the EVS XT3 server and Grass Valley's XtremeSpeed cameras is the result of a joint effort between the EVS and Grass Valley development teams.
Ensemble Designs Adds Magic to Multiviewer Control
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
The Multiviewer Magic 2.0 software features an offline mode for creating screen layouts, alarms for ensuring signal integrity and other features.
UHDTV Sets to Penetrate Third of U.S. Homes By 2020
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
By the end of the decade, 4KTV will become standard in screen sizes larger than 40-inches.
SOA-Type Platforms Harken Back To IT-Centric Playout
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
Software-defined production is not a new idea, but it's catching on fast.
Sony Promotes UHDTV Over OLED TV After Reporting Weak Financials
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
Due to significant losses at Sony, the company has decided to suspend development of OLED TVs and instead is pushing forward with UHDTV production.

Comcast's NBCU Reaches Agreement With IOC for Nine More Games, Through 2032
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published

Texas Department of Public Safety Prepares for the Worst
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
The Texas Department of Public Safety has upgraded the state's emergency alert warning system with new technology from Digital Alert Systems, a division of Monroe Electronics
New Lenses Capture The Attention of ENG Shooters
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
Broadcast ENG lenses continue to evolve, getting lighter yet more fully featured, to handle all types of ENG situations.
ENG Industry Monitors FAA Drone Tests
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
Slo-Mo Replay Not Just for Major Productions
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
Today's multicamera sports productions would be considered lacking without a high-quality instant replay system to help viewers analyze controversial plays during live events.
GatesAir Maxiva TV Transmitters Offer Low Cost of Ownership
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
GatesAir, formerly Harris Broadcast, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, showed a new TV transmitter at the NAB Show called Maxiva that's based on the company's PowerSmart 3D architecture
Washington's WRC Reaches On-The-Go Viewers in Taxis
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published

Experimental UHDTV Broadcast Over DVB-S2X in Asia
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published

The World Cup in Graphics: Imagery, Animations and Virtual Technology
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
A wide variety of on-air images and animations as well as virtual technology to add the sizzle for the world's most watched sporting event.

Bonded Cellular Systems To Capture World Cup Action
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
Several companies will have on-site service and repair services and one, LiveU, will provide "guaranteed," high-bandwidth hotspots.

TSL Products Supports BBC's Audio Processing in Brazil
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
The SoundField X-1 offers near-instantaneous upmix/downmix processing.

Viz Libero Breaks Down the Action for World Cup
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
Lower third graphics such as distance, speed, or height measurements are now easily configurable to match a program design.

Sony Unveils "One Stadium Live" Social Media Channel for World Cup
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
The goal is to turn social content into TV content.

2014 FIFA World Cup Set for Action
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
Now it's time for broadcast and production equipment suppliers to shine.

How the Cloud Will Affect Traditional Video Playout Business
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published

Indiana's IMS Productions Chooses Canon HD Lenses
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
The company’s HD lens of choice is Canon, of which they now have 50 in their inventory.
Panasonic Hosts "See What You Missed At NAB" Roadshow
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
Tour demonstrates Panasonic's latest production/broadcast technologies

Minneapolis Area TV Network Expands PEG Channel Infrastructure with Tightrope Cablecast Servers
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
Tightrope technology enables more programming to be distributed and efficiently managed across nine community-based government access channels.

Jackson Captivates As 3D Hologram at Billboard Music Awards
By Michael Grotticelli, Broadcast Engineering Extra published
Michael Jackson was "alive" and moonwalking his way across the stage during a 3D holographic performance at the Billboard Music Awards on May 18, live from the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.
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