TAG Video Systems And VidOvation Set Tech Partnership

TAG Video Systems, a provider of 100% SW, 100% IP, 100% COTS probing, monitoring, and multiviewing solutions, and VidOvation, a technology and systems integrator, have announced a technology partnership aimed at bringing the most advanced solutions […]

Harmonic Makes Its Video Encoding Tech Free During Pandemic

JVC’s Streaming Cameras Provide Virtual Connections For Remote Production

JVC Professional Video has been serving the remote production world since long before it became a standard. From education and worship to TV production and newsgathering, JVC has a wide range […]

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Dalet SaaS Solution Focuses On Continuity, Remote Production

Dalet, a provider of solutions and services for broadcasters and content professionals, today introduced a remote production solution that allows newsrooms and media organizations to carry on critical content production […]

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TVN Tech | 1080p HDR Gains Momentum For Major Sports

Costs are inhibiting a flood of 4K sports production, but 1080p HDR offers numerous practical advantages, among them that the improvement in picture quality is more readily apparent to consumers than the gain from 4K resolution. Above, Sony tested an 8K camera at the Sony Open in Hawaii last year, but doesn’t expect 8K to be used for regular sports production for several years.

MediaKind Unveils Public Cloud OTT Streaming

An SaaS version of MediaKind’s Aquila OTT streaming solution launches today, offering broadcasters the ability to quickly launch new or temporary program services with end-to-end technology operating in the public cloud.

‘ET’ Stays Polished While In Quarantine

The long-running entertainment show’s executive producer compares Entertainment Tonight’s new way of remote working to a relay race, but host Kevin Frazier is geeking out over getting to use his arsenal of cameras and home tech to keep the show looking sharp.

Boris FX Rolls Out New Silhouette Paint Plugin

According to Borix FX, its new Boris FX Silhouette Paint is the first cross-platform, cross-host product to offer Mocha-tracked non-destructive repeatable paint for the post-production industry’s most popular video applications. Host support […]

Drone Journos Watch As Certificates Expire

The Part 107 rules for unmanned aircraft require pilots flying drones for commercial purposes to renew their certification every two years. But the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the closing of the bulk of the private contractor centers in the United States where drone pilots can go for testing and renewal.

Broadcast Pix Rolls Out StreamingPix

Broadcast Pix has launched StreamingPix, which it calls “a complete live production and streaming solution designed for easy set up and use, yet powerful enough to produce compelling professional content.” […]

Vela Announces Third Sales Hire In 90 Days

Vela, a provider of Volicon-replacement systems for broadcast, television and MVPD organizations, has named Tracy Connors to lead Southeastern United States sales activities and manage select strategic accounts. She is the […]

Net Insight Joins The Zixi Enabled Network

To reduce the cost to serve and increase innovation agility, Net Insight says it is joining the Zixi Enabled Network, thus enabling interoperability with other Zixi customers and partners, as […]

Limelight Networks Introduces Video And Edge Enhancements

Limelight Networks, a provider of edge cloud services, today announced enhancements to its Live Video Services that enable a range of low-latency streaming options as well as serverless computing capabilities […]

Broadcast Crews Struggling After Sports Go Dark

The rapid postponement or cancellation of most sports due to the coronavirus pandemic means technicians who were booked for events through the spring and summer now have an open calendar. Besides audio technicians, those affected include camera operators, stage managers and producers.

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The Weather Channel Finds Its Pandemic Shelter

As veterans of extreme weather coverage and robust remote production, The Weather Channel was ready for the storm the coronavirus brought to the industry. Network President Tom O’Brien says little has been upended by the pandemic, though the channel is now programming more science lessons for families sheltering at home.

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Jessell | Pandemic Shows Need For 3.0 Phone Mandate

The coronavirus will not be the last disaster to rock the United States. In preparing for the next, policymakers must make sure that broadcasting is just as capable and resilient as the internet and wireless networks. To that end, they must mandate that smartphones, so crucial in emergencies, be equipped to receive FM and the new ATSC 3.0 TV signals.

Meet The CNN Staffer Who’s Essential To Keeping Its Atlanta HQ Running

John Camacho, a 21-year company veteran and senior engineer, describes his new social distancing normal as he keeps the CNN Center functioning amid the coronavirus shutdown.

Prime Focus Technologies Aims To Make a CLEAR Difference

Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), the technology arm of Prime Focus, today announced new features and advanced security enhancements of its enterprise resource planning software CLEAR to help customers embrace the virtual […]

For WNYW, ‘Every Day Seems Like A Week’

Fox-owned WNYW in New York has been on the front lines of the coronavirus epicenter for weeks, weathering sick employees, virus vulnerabilities and the gauntlet of covering a metastasizing story with endless moving parts. “It’s the most challenging environment I’ve ever had to manage through,” says VP-GM Lew Leone. Above, Rosanna Scotto interviewing Dr. Anthony Fauci.

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Pandemic Reveals NextGen TV’s Opportunity

COVID-19 is an international emergency — and it’s also a good opportunity to talk about the future of news with NextGen TV.

Interra Systems Offers Lip Sync Solution

Interra Systems, a global provider of software products and solutions to the digital media industry, has introduced Baton LipSync, an automated tool for lip sync detection and verification. Baton LipSync […]

Intracom Systems Releases VCOM Disaster Recovery As A Service

Intracom Systems, a Los Angeles-area developer of highly interoperable, multi-channel software communication systems has released VCOM DRaaS (disaster recover as a service). In the event of a widespread emergency, such […]

Telestream Releases Cloud-Based OptiQ Monitor

Telestream, a provider of workflow automation, media processing, quality monitoring and test and measurement solutions for the production and distribution of video, has announced that its new OptiQ Monitor, a cloud-based monitoring-as-a-service, […]

Zixi Partners With Blackbird For Global Live Video Editing

Zixi, a provider of live broadcast-quality video over any-IP, and architect of the Software-Defined Video Platform (SDVP), today announced a partnership and integration with Blackbird, which offers a  professional cloud […]

MASV App 2.0 Automates Transfer Of Ultra-Large Files For Remote Teams

MASV, a pay-as-you-go large file transfer service, today announced a major update to its app for macOS and Windows. MASV  App V.2.0 is designed for media & entertainment professionals, creatives […]

NextGen TV Gear Not Ready For Consumers

While TV sets will hit retail floors soon, low-cost gear for the masses is still elusive.

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KNTV: Communication Is The Path Through Crisis

Stacy Owen, president and GM of NBCU’s Bay Area stations, says amid the thousands of new complexities of broadcasting in the pandemic, keeping connected daily with staffers — especially those working from home — remains her top priority.

Planar Launches EverNew Managed Service Offering

Planar, a global provider of visualization technology, has launched the Planar EverNew Managed Service Program, a competitive, multi-year leasing program for Planar display solutions in the United States and Canada. […]

Ambidio Looking Glass Offered To Sound Editors, Mixers for Free During Pandemic

To help sound editors, mixers and other post-production professionals, who suddenly find themselves working from home, Ambidio is making its immersive sound technology, Ambidio Looking Glass, available for free. Sound […]

The Finish Line Adds EditShare Flow Remote Workflow

EditShare, a technology provider that specializes in collaboration, security, media management and intelligent storage solutions, today announced that U.K.-based post-production company, The Finish Line, is using EditShare’s Flow media management […]