ATSC issues reports on next-generation broadcast TV, 3-D TV broadcast
The final reports of the ATSC Planning Teams on 3D-TV (PT-1) and on ATSC 3.0 Next Generation Broadcast Television (PT-2) are available now for download from the ATSC website. ...
New agreement with Canada a must prior to incentive auctions, repacking authorization, says state broadcast association chief
The president of the Washington State Association of Broadcasters has sent a letter to Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) saying that short of such an agreement as many as 14 full-power TV stations in the state could be forced to channel share or go dark....
Analysis finds incentive auction alternative generates greater revenue for U.S. Treasury, delivers better consumer service
An analysis of an alternative to incentive auctions presented at the National Press Club today by the Coalition for Free TV and Broadband finds the group's proposal will generate continuing revenue totaling more than $200 billion over time for the Treasury....
ITU study group agrees on technical specs for UHDTV
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has revealed new technical specifications for Ultra High Definition Television....
Cord cutting of pay TV services accelerates
This does not bode well for the "TV Everywhere" initiative being pushed by cable services....
Congressional supercommittee urged to adopt broadcast spectrum legislation
The Commerce Committee legislation would create incentive for television broadcasters to give up their spectrum for government auction....
IMAX licenses Kodak's laser projection technology, as Kodak tries to avoid bankruptcy
The decade-long deal helps Kodak narrow a cash shortfall and advances a goal of generating $250 million to $350 million in revenue this year from licensing intellectual property....
Turkmenistan TV tower opens
The six-channel digital operation includes studios, master control and transmission facility, built in record time by Turkish construction company Polimeks, with systems integration by subsidiary Policom. ...
Flat-panel TV shipments soften in second quarter, says IHS iSuppli report
For the quarter, global flat-panel TV shipments totaled 48 million units, down 1.3 percent from the first quarter of 2011....
New TNDV 40ft HD production truck helps Opry reclaim TV presence
Nic Dugger, owner of mobile production facilities company TNDV, discusses how the company's new 40ft HD truck "Aspiration" helped the Grand Ole Opry get back on air with "Opry Live." ...
Lyon Video adds 101x FUJINON lenses to latest OB vehicle
The super telephoto lenses paired with Grass Valley LDK 8000 Elite cameras give broadcasters a way to get as close to the action as possible....
Miranda Technologies to receive Technical Emmy for AFD development
Active Format Description (AFD) was developed to simplify and automate aspect ratio conversion of 16:9 and 4:3 programming to ensure optimal on-air presentation....
Canon opens technology, support center to support Hollywood
The office is on the historic Sunset Gower Studio lot at 6060 Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles....
Canon goes Hollywood
A new R&D and product support facility in Hollywood signals a renewed commitment on the part of Canon to the film and television production community beyond lenses....
NAB helps broadcasters prepare for national EAS test
The FCC and FEMA will conduct the National EAS Test on Nov. 9....
