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.
Reducing the cost of live 3-D sports
Broadcasters, particularly those with significant commitments to full channels rather than one-off events, are under pressure to bring costs in line with 2D.
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.
Ericsson powers ESPN 3D
Ericsson is outfitting ESPN with a range of DTH and contribution products ahead of ESPN 3D’s premiere of the World Cup.
Sony provides World Cup signage
Spectators and journalists will be able to keep up to speed on developments from more than 600 Sony monitors installed throughout the 10 host stadiums.
HBS directors ensure balance between technology, editorial
The broadcast director of the World Cup Final spoke exclusively to Broadcast Engineering about his preparations.
