Latest articles by Adrian Pennington
Eutelsat transmits EBU feeds
Eutelsat’s W2A, W3A, W4 and W7 satellites are distributing feeds for broadcasters across Africa, Europe and the Middle East during the 30-day tournament.
HBS converts with JVC, Sony
HBS is using JVC’s image processor and a Sony switcher to convert some shots from 2-D to 3-D.
Developments in OB
When outfitting a new OB truck, broadcasters must consider a range of equipment. This article explores today's cutting-edge OB technology. An instant
Fourth HD truck hits road for SABC
South African Broadcasting will cover the World Cup for its domestic audience with four OB trucks, each fitted with Riedel intercom systems.
EVS to manage World Cup 3-D ingest
EVS servers will manage all 3-D ingest and instant replays of World Cup content in South Africa.
Experienced directors line up for World Cup duty
The names of the seven directors for the HBS-produced World Cup matches have been announced.
Sony 3D Processor Box makes high-profile debut
Sony has worked with HBS to develop a Sony-based 3-D platform that combines Sony’s HDC 1500 cameras with 3-D processor boxes, MVS 8000 production switcher, Canon lenses and Element Technica rigs.
Annova’s OpenMedia delivers World Cup news
German broadcaster ARD is generating TV news from the tournament with the aid of Annova’s NRCS.
DSG provides Scandinavian support
DSG prebuilt a flyaway MCR for use by Scandinavian broadcasters within the international broadcast center in South Africa.
Does the Screen Matter for Live Sports?
Sports rights are now a target of social media players just as much as extending the reach of sports properties onto OTT platforms is a strategy of sport franchises and broadcasters.
The Missing Link: Where is RF for 4K?
At the risk of restating the obvious, 4K is four times the size of 1080p video, which is a huge amount of data to transfer across a wireless link.
HBS introduces new graphical analytics tools
HBS has added virtual offside line graphics and Deltatre analytics to the main international feed.
BBC to deliver World Cup HD, multiplatform coverage
The BBC is augmenting the host broadcast with its own HD crews and post-production facilities.
BBC, ITV contract Presteigne Charter for World Cup
Presteigne Charter is supplying flyaway kits, cameras, EVS servers and location studio builds for the UK’s main World Cup broadcasters.
Aldea, Input Media team for World Cup
Aldea and Input Media will come together to offer unilateral transmission and production facilities for broadcasters in Cape Town.
ITN to stream World Cup
Multiplatform, global sports channel Outdoor Sport Channel will provide live video streams of the 2010 World Cup, produced by ITN Productions.
Tellier confident of World Cup success
The Host Broadcast Services CEO says 3-D production is possible thanks to thorough careful planning, while plans for Brazil 2014 are already underway.
Alfacam to provide four OB facilities for HBS
Belgian outside broadcaster and systems integrator Alfacam is building and operating four outside broadcast facilities for Host Broadcasting Services in South Africa.
