HoustonPBS relies on Algolith for upconversion, noise reduction
The public broadcaster selected the Algogear XVC-1011-UC upconverter and noise reduction solution to help in its conversion from SD to HD....
LCD TV panels lead growth in July shipments
While shipments of all large-area TFT LCD panels were up 39 percent year over year in July, the number of LCD TV panels shipped grew 69 percent Y/Y, according to the latest DisplaySearch figures....
Crash demonstrates resiliency of solid-state camcorder for Ohio production company
Westerville, OH-based Act 1 learned firsthand how rugged the Panasonic AG-HPX170 P2 HD is when a remote-controlled helicopter carrying the camcorder crashed to the ground during testing....
Los Angeles wildfire threatens Mount Wilson transmission site
The raging wildfire has transmission facilities of 25 TV stations, 22 FM stations and police and fire radio dispatch in its sights...
Projection technology answers call for post screening applications and more, says Anders Løkke.
Anders Løkke, international marketing manager at projectiondesign, discusses how DLP-based projection technology is answering the call for today’s post-production screening applications....
Vizrt to introduce Viz Multichannel 2.5; announces Amsterdam event
Viz Multichannel integrates Vizrt’s real-time 2-D/3D graphics and effects with broadcast automation, traffic and delivery systems....
Interface Media Group adds Sony MVS-6000 production switcher
The new multiformat MVS-6000 switcher inherits many of the capabilities and features of Sony’s flagship MVS-8000G but has a smaller form factor....
Apple Final Cut Studio offers new support for Euphonix EuCon Ethernet
Integration of Euphonix EuCon Ethernet support in Final Cut Studio provides Artist Series users with hands-on control over Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Color and other Final Cut Studio applications....
New Element Technica accessories support RED One viewfinder
The new EVF Mount Extension works with the EVF Mounting System to add professional-grade compatibility with a geared head and dolly....
AJA Video Systems releases Version 6.5 software for KONA cards
Version 6.5 supports the new Final Cut Studio and Final Cut Pro 7 as well as Apple's new ProRes 422 (LT), ProRes 422 (Proxy) and ProRes 4444 formats....
50.5 million households own HDTVs, Centris says
A new report from research firm Centris finds significant growth in three HD-related categories among U.S. households, including sets, services and disc technology....
Sony F35 HD camera system captures ‘Defying Gravity’
The F35 camera and Sony HDCAM SR cassettes delivered quality that was well-suited for the effects-laden show....
SBE urges FCC to reject medical micropower networks proposed frequency use
The Society of Broadcast Engineers last week told the commission that it should not allow the devices to operate in a swath of spectrum used by remote pickup stations and other incumbents....
DP Mulligan expects digital cinematography advancements at IBC2009
Dan Mulligan, director of photography at Rogue Element Films in the UK, says IBC2009 should offer a good look at the latest digital cinematography technology as well as advancements in 3-D stereoscopic production....
Ad Week warns marketers ignore small screen at their peril
Mobile TV accounts for 15 percent of all media consumption....
