Latest articles by Michael Grotticelli
Government offers broadcasters sweet deal
The FCC plans to allow broadcasters to give back their spectrum in exchange for a payoff from a spectrum auction.
Camera Corps outfits Winter Games venues
The production company sent four teams to Vancouver plus another four who worked at Whistler and one at Cypress Mountain.
NBC provides Immersive online access to ‘Today Show’ in Vancouver
The idea was to allow Web visitors to experience one of the biggest events of the year in a personal way.
New software automatically shoots, edits sporting events without crew
The system combines the video stream from several cameras without human intervention.
Panasonic puts 3-D acquisition in a familiar form factor
Not necessarily adequate for shooting major motion pictures like “Avatar,” the AG-3DA1 nonetheless should find a variety of production applications.
HBOGO.com now available on Comcast and Verizon’s FiOS
HBO is launching its new Web-based programming service for subscribers on cable and telco platforms.
Food Network spices up production facilities
Like any good recipe that needs adjustements over the years to keep it fresh, the production and post facilities at Food Network in New York City have
CTV at the Winter Olympics
To call the technical feat that CTV accomplished in covering, mostly live, this year's Winter Games impressive is an understatement. In building a 40,000sq-ft
Kodak introduces new Super 8 film cartridge
Today’s Super 8 is being marketed to professional imagemakers seeking to craft a distinctive look for their project.
FCC launches Spectrum Task Force to develop roadmap
This is the entity that broadcasters will deal with in the upcoming battle over reclaiming spectrum.
Task force issues request for FIMS technology
The EBU/AMWA joint task force was created to address issues surrounding interoperability in digital workflows.
Al Gore network lets viewers shape TV content
The fledgling Current TV channel is promoting a new social media concept that encourages audience participation in making television programming.
Holding cable TV signals accountable to DTV carriage agreements
For years over-the-air broadcasters have complained that the local cable company carrying their signal was reducing the bit rate of their HD channels.
Mobile DTV tests begin in Washington, D.C.
The industry will watch the real-world trial closely to gauge consumer interest.
Pew Poll finds pessimism among media editors
About half of the editors said that without a significant new income stream, their organizations could not remain solvent for more than 10 years.
Web revenue for local broadcasters expected to grow 21 percent this year
A new Television Bureau of Advertising study shows that online income for stations is steadily growing.
Net Neutrality and National Broadband Plan are alive and well
Contrary to many reports, a recent court decision was not a broad swipe at the FCC.
Hulu plans subscription service
The free online site for watching television programs plans to begin testing a paid subscription service as soon as May 24.
New plug-ins allow broadcasters to interact with Facebook users
The social networking platform has expanded its “Facebook Connect” area to allow third-party websites to be embedded into its pages.
MobiTV app offers live, on-demand TV for iPhone
A subscription buys eight channels of live TV and 30-plus channels of on-demand content.
TV networks split on supporting Apple’s iPad
Buyers of the iPad will soon be able to watch plenty of ad-supported video despite Apple’s decision to ban Adobe’s Flash media player.
Utah Scientific router supports asset management for PGA TOUR Entertainment
The multiplatform in-house production arm of the PGA TOUR has installed a UTAH-400 V-144 digital routing switcher at the core of its HD production and broadcast operations.
NASCAR Media Group equips production studio with Grass Valley HD technology
The new gear has been installed for a new production studio at its HD production facilities, located inside the NASCAR Plaza building in downtown Charlotte, NC.
