Latest articles by David Austerberry
Al Jazeera Sports uses Jünger Audio Level Magic
The sports broadcaster is managing loudness across 19 channels with B46 digital dynamics processors.
Sweden's NTM launches fourth channel using Vector 3 MultiPlay
The broadcaster also has integrated VectorBox with its scheduling and asset management systems.
GMA Network buys Viz Ardome MAM
The Philippines broadcaster is using the Vizrt system to migrate to a tapeless, file-based workflow.
Video Technics NewsFlow enables HD news for small markets
KYTX-TV, in Tyler, TX, and KMSB-TV, in Tucson, AZ, both aim to offer high-quality, professional news broadcasts.
Camera developments
Television broadcasters are showing great interest in DSLRs and stereoscopic 3-D rigs
California Channel improves workflow with SGL archive
SGL links a SpectraLogic library with an Omneon server and Avid Sundance automation.
SWR chooses S4M for tapeless production
German public broadcaster Suedwestrundfunk will use Solutions for Media’s VPMS as its central MAM.
Broadcast archives need new technology
A warehouse of shelving no longer meets the needs of file-based operations
TV3 automates news with Grass Valley Ignite
The New Zealand broadcaster is outfitting its news studios with Ignite to improve its on-air look.
WRN Broadcast, Wananchi partner for HD playout of triple-play platform
The service provider will air six HD channels as part of a content management and playout package.
Videohouse scales OmniBus iTX installation up to 39 channels
The Belgian facility has added channels for cable viewers.
FIMS and SOA
Broadcasters no longer have the monopoly on the delivery of A/V entertainment to the home. In the fiercely competitive world of media and entertainment,
Commercials benefit from file-based workflow
Media workflow run parallel to commercial transactions, but metadata rekeying can lead to mistakes.
IBC2009 has strong showing from automation vendors
With mixed views about the market, most vendors expressed general optimism.
Pebble Beach launches Marina automation at IBC2009
The company will debut the enterprise-level automation system at IBC2009.
NAB2009 visitor saw real applications of SOA
Is a service-oriented architecture a real option for broadcasters or just a passing fad
Brazil’s EPTV upgrades playout center with Grass Valley
The TV Globo affiliate EPTV Ribeirão Preto has updated to HD
Technicolor facilitates new era in ITV broadcasting operations
The UK broadcaster has completed the outsourcing of playout services for multiple channels with regional segmentation
STN Slovenia opens 100-channel teleport
The service provider offers playout automation, turnaround and occasional-use circuits for DTH and distribution across Eastern Europe and the Middle East
360 Systems, Hardata equip Golf Channel Latin America
The 24-hour Spanish-language golf channel uses 360 Systems’ servers with Hardata automation
Andrita to manage 100TB archive with DIVArchive
The Los Angeles-based facility will use Front Porch Digital to manage the program archive for 26 channels
