Mark J. Pescatore
Mark J. Pescatore, Ph.D., is the content director of Systems Contractor News. He has been writing about Pro AV industry for more than 20 years. Previously, he spent more than eight years as the editor of Government Video magazine. During his career, he's produced and hosted two podcasts focused on the professional video marketplace, taught more than a dozen college communication courses, co-authored the book Working with HDV, and co-edited two editions of The Guide to Digital Television.
Latest articles by Mark J. Pescatore
WGTD-FM Creates Local Sports Revenue Stream with JVC Cameras, ProHD Studio 4000S Production System
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Broadcast Pix Talks Cloud-Based Live Production at MTE2019
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Broadcast Pix will showcase its integrated production solutions and lead free educational sessions on cloud-based live production at MTE2019.
NAB New York: Broadcast Pix Commander Now Offers Full-Motion, Browser-Based Switching for BPswitch Systems
By Mark J. Pescatore published
New JVC ProHD zRAMP Delivers Broadcast Quality Error Correction for Live Webcasts from Zixi-Enabled Cameras
By Mark J. Pescatore published
JVC Expands CONNECTED CAM Lineup with New 500 Series of Handheld Cameras
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Emerson College Adopts Broadcast Pix BPswitch Integrated Production Switcher for Student Sports Production
By Mark J. Pescatore published
IBC2019: Broadcast Pix Launches RadioPix Visual Radio Production System
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Cobalt Digital Signs Distribution Agreement with Plura MEA for Middle East Sales, Support
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Cobalt Digital has signed a master distributor agreement with Plura MEA for sales and support in the Middle East and Africa region.
WFIE Improves Live Sports, Breaking News Web Content with JVC ProHD Studio 4000S Streaming Studio
By Mark J. Pescatore published
WFIE, the NBC affiliate in Evansville, Ind. (DMA #103), is using its JVC ProHD Studio 4000S live sports production and streaming studio to produce breaking news and local sports coverage for the web.
IBC2019: New Cobalt Digital Solutions Support 4K Workflows for Studio and Mobile Applications
By Mark J. Pescatore published
TVU Networks Welcomes Jared Timmins as Senior Vice President of Solutions
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Brightline LED VideoPlus Redesign Improves Performance, Reduces Costs
By Mark J. Pescatore published
New Houston Community College Podcast Studio Features JVC PTZ Cameras, ProHD Studio 4000 Production System
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Houston Community College has launched a new podcast studio built around three JVC KY-PZ100 robotic PTZ cameras and the ProHD Studio 4000 live production studio.
At the Sharp End of Streaming Production – Frost Cutlery and BPswitch
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Frost Cutlery produces 16 hours of its program, “Cutlery Corner Network,” each week on its Broadcast Pix integrated production system.
KUSI Upgrades ENG Cameras to JVC 2/3-Inch CONNECTED CAM GY-HC900
By Mark J. Pescatore published
KUSI in San Diego (DMA #29) has purchased 11 JVC GY‑HC900 CONNECTED CAM 2/3-inch broadcast camcorders for ENG and EFP projects.
Open Signal Upgrades Main Studio Lighting with Brightline
By Mark J. Pescatore published
In July, Open Signal: Portland Community Media Center upgraded the lighting grid in its main studio with 30 Brightline L1.2 SeriesONE LED fixtures.
Michael Hession Joins ASG to Lead Financial Operations
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Michael Hession has joined leading media technology and engineering firm Advanced Systems Group (ASG) to manage business and financial operations.
Weigel Broadcasting Co. Relies on Cobalt Digital Processing for EAS Insertion, CALM Compliance
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Weigel Broadcasting Co. is using Cobalt Digital’s 9922-FS-DSP to provide microservices for EAS local insertion and CALM compliance for its terrestrial stations.
NAB Show New York: Broadcast Pix Solutions Simplify Productions
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Broadcast Pix will be showing the BPswitch broadcast and streaming software toolset at NAB Show New York (Booth N923) on Oct. 16-17, 2019, at the Javits Center.
NAB New York: Cobalt Digital Offers New 4K Decoders, SafeLink Video Transport over Unsecure Networks
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Cobalt Digital will showcase its new 9992-DEC Series of HEVC/AVC/MPEG-2 decoders at NAB Show New York Oct. 16-17, 2019, at the Javits Center.
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