Newsrooms

Graphics systems

By Michael Grotticelli

In today's highly competitive television environment, on-screen graphics continue to be a key channel differentiator. There's no graphic too sophisticated...

Divergent Media ships ClipWrap 2.0

The latest version of the Macintosh application allows AVCHD MTS or M2TS files to be rewrapped for use in QuickTime applications in the time needed to copy a file....

Telestream ships ScreenFlow 2.0 screencasting software for Mac

ScreenFlow 2.0 allows users to export and upload SD and HD screencasts directly to YouTube....

KSMQ adds three new Hitachi studio cameras

The Austin, MN, public broadcaster has equipped its studio with three SK-HD1000 cameras and Hitachi CCU-3300 camera control units with the 720p HD option....

On Call Communications featured IP-based SNG at SATCON 2009

IP-based video encoders were integrated into the 96cm QuickSPOT satellite newsgathering system, a compact configuration designed for small vehicles and mobile operations....

Avid, ABC News team to train promising student broadcast journalists

ABC News on Campus students capture, produce, edit and distribute news stories in their local area and learn the inner workings of a TV newsroom while using technology like Avid’s Media Composer....

New Raycom Media NBC affiliate adds Snell Kahuna

WMBF-TV is relying on the multiformat SD/HD production switcher to produce ...

Closer look at broadband initiatives program reveals opportunity for broadcasters

Government efforts to expand the reach of broadband nationwide may open new doors to broadcasters for sharing content, long-distance collaboration and distribution. ...

Broadband offers viable means of HD news contribution, Fourcher says

Fred Fourcher, Bitcentral CEO, offers more insight into using broadband connections from the field to contribute edited stories in Part 2 of this podcast interview....

New version of Avid iNEWS Instinct improves newsroom efficiency

Version 2.5 includes enhanced audio capabilities and expanded video format support....

KVBC-TV accuses local competitors of selling commercials disguised as news

The station has filed an official complaint with the FCC....

Two Indian news operations choose ENPS

Day and Night News, in Chandigarh, and ABN Andhra Jyoth, in Hyderabad, are adding the ENPS newsroom system....

Telestream Episode offers SWR standards conversion for file-based workflow

The German broadcaster is using the encoder software to support standards conversion of material exchanged between remote bureaus and the main office....

WTVision assists Portuguese broadcasters with election coverage

The company developed graphics for coverage of the 2009 general elections in Portugal last month. ...

KHQ rolls out hyper-local channel with new production trailer, Slate G 1000

The Broadcast Pix Slate G 1000 integrated production system is the hub of the production trailer, which is used to produce local and regional sports for the digital subchannel....