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.
HBS introduces new graphical analytics tools
HBS has added virtual offside line graphics and Deltatre analytics to the main international feed.
Input Media hosts multiple broadcasters
Al Jazeera, ESPN, France 3, Chile’s Channel 13, Paraguay’s Telefutura, Sky News and Sky Sports are using Input Media’s broadcast facilities in Cape Town.
SIS Live provides OB for BBC
SIS Live is providing OB and uplink facilities for the UK broadcaster.
Outdoor Sport Channel adds Vivicast Media
The Outdoor Sport Channel is streaming on-demand World Cup matches and live content.
AT&T delivers multiscreen coverage
AT&T is offering customers live coverage of all 64 games on its IPTV service U-verse TV, AT&T Mobile TV and online via ESPN3.com.
Riedel routes Alfacam feed
Riedel Communications’ MediorNet is installed in five HD OB trucks equipped by Alfacam for World Cup production.
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.
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.
