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Bob Kovacs is the former Technology Editor for TV Tech and editor of Government Video. He is a long-time video engineer and writer, who now works as a video producer for a government agency. In 2020, Kovacs won several awards as the editor and co-producer of the short film "Rendezvous."

Latest articles by Bob Kovacs

SGI Serves up Video with a Twist

By Bob Kovacs published 17 January 01

If you’ve seen a movie with animation or special effects lately, chances are you’ve seen Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI) products at work.

PBS, Omneon Develop Distribution Prototype

By Bob Kovacs published 22 January 03

Stations want in on program-sharing network

Studio Design: Shaping the Big Box

By Bob Kovacs published 4 September 02

Old and new merge in today's studios

2002 Winter Olympics: Bigger, Faster, Better

By Bob Kovacs published 23 January 02

Located in a valley that was once underneath prehistoric Lake Bonneville, Salt Lake City is framed by the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake.

Servers Take On Added Importance In Broadcast Production

By Bob Kovacs published 19 November 12

Technology advancement fuels a content-handling revolution

FCC Delves Into Channel Sharing Workshop

By Bob Kovacs published 12 June 12

Regulatory and Standards

LTE Tempts With Advanced Services

By Bob Kovacs published 30 May 12

Could the future of broadcasting be wireless broadband?

Miscellaneous

Eye On Fiber: Big Productions Need Lots of Fiber

By Bob Kovacs published 7 August 12

Miscellaneous

Test Equipment at the 2013 NAB Show

By Bob Kovacs published 12 March 13

Test and measurement equipment continues to evolve in the new world of IP, streaming and over-the-top video.

Products

LTO-6 Expands Archive Size, Speed

By Bob Kovacs published 20 December 12

Video Test & Measurement in the Cellular Era

By Bob Kovacs published 2 October 12

This mobile audience is only going to grow, so now is the time to start thinking about the quality of what they watch.

Products

Chicago Hosts First ATSC/SBE Loudness Seminar

By Bob Kovacs published 18 September 12

Hosted in the studios of pioneering PBS broadcaster WTTW, the Chicago event drew attendees from a mix of call-letter stations and content distributors, such as cable and satellite operators.

Events

EAS System Target of Undead Prank

By Bob Kovacs published 28 February 13

On Feb. 11 at 2:33 p.m. local time, TV station KRTV in Great Falls, Mont., saw zombies take over the broadcast in the middle of the “Steve Wilkos Show.”

Regulatory and Standards

Routing Embraces 12G, IP

By Bob Kovacs published 18 November 16

Like much of the equipment, procedures and relationships in the television industry, the role, function and technology of what we call routing switchers is changing.

NAB Show: TVLogic Goes Organic

By Bob Kovacs published 5 May 17

TVLogic, a manufacturer of video displays, made a strong statement about the future of organic light-emitting diode displays: Count TVLogic in.

Events

NAB Show Product Preview: Distribution

By Bob Kovacs published 14 March 18

Transmission, Satellite, Microwave & Remote, Cable, Fiber & Connectors

Events

Review: Sachtler Video 18 S2 Pan/Tilt Head & Tripod

By Bob Kovacs published 19 July 16

Bigger is better. Yes, there are qualifications for that, but when you have a big job to do, the biggest, sturdiest tools will help you complete it the fastest and with the best results.

Products