Advanced Television

UHD

Gearhouse Broadcast has The X Factor for seventh year running

When you are organising the nation’s favourite musical talent show then only the very best audio broadcast equipment and studio solutions will do. That’s why for the seventh year running Talkback Thames have awarded the radio microphone and audio equipment contract for their ratings topping flagship show to broadcast solution specialists Gearhouse Broadcast. In conjunction […]

November 19, 2010

Sencore delivers a new dimension with 3D-ready video and signal delivery products

Sencore’s advanced video delivery and test and measurement solutions support today’s 3D broadcast revolution and have the flexibility to continue doing so in the future. Furthermore, as consumer demand and technological advances combine to yield changes in compatibility standards, Sencore is committed to adding appropriate, 3D-compatible features and products to its portfolio. “The initial deployments […]

November 19, 2010

Arqiva’s SNG services deliver breaking news for Bloomberg Television

International news broadcaster Bloomberg Television has signed a European SNG contract with Arqiva. Bloomberg Television will have dedicated use of an Arqiva SNG truck including camera and production facilities. Arqiva will also provide backhaul, satellite capacity, downlink and onpass. Malcolm Campbell, Commercial Director at Arqiva Broadcast & Media, said: “Bloomberg Television is renowned for covering […]

November 19, 2010

Research: Viewers drive broadcast change

A UK research study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Cisco, investigating consumer viewing habits and expectations of TV and Internet-delivered TV reveals that consumers are dictating where broadcasters, service providers and production companies invest their time and money when developing new technologies and services. The study shows that continued consumer interest in next […]

November 18, 2010

F1 revs up for HD

Formula 1 is set to give the green light for High Definition television coverage of Grand Prix motor racing, beginning with the first race of the 2011 season, according to Autosport magazine. HD coverage ranked top of F1 fans’ wish-lists in recent surveys, but Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has held back from approving the […]

November 18, 2010From Colin Mann in London

NewTek TriCaster wins Award of Excellence from Tech & Learning

NewTek, an expert in video and 3D animation products, has won a Tech & Learning (T&L) Award of Excellence (AOE) for TriCaster high definition portable live production system in the “New Products” category of the annual awards competition sponsored by Tech & Learning magazine. “Now that the use of technology in schools is no longer […]

November 16, 2010

Spain’s HD DTT ‘very poor’

TV makers have condemned the poor quality of the present HD TV that the commercial (private) DTT channels -Antena 3, Tele 5 and La Sexta- are offering inadequate bandwidth for the channels in their respective multiplexes. The broadcasters are dedicating only 6 to 7 Megabits per second to their HD TV channels, out of the […]

November 15, 2010From David Del Valle in Madrid

ABC and 3D movies lift Disney

An advertising rebound at its ABC television network, as well as the strong box-office performance of Toy Story 3, has lifted Walt Disney’s full-year earnings. However, the media group missed expectations for the fourth quarter due to a timing shift in the recognition of revenues at its ESPN sports channel. Net income for the 12 […]

November 12, 2010

Demand Five on Virgin Media

Virgin Media has confirmed a multiscreen deal with Channel 5 to bring programming from all of Five’s linear TV channels to its TV, online and mobile video on demand platforms from November. The addition of Demand Five to its TV On Demand service at no extra cost to customers makes Virgin Media the only TV […]

November 11, 2010

3D VOD on Orange TV

From December 11th, 3D VOD will be available on Orange TV.  In partnership with Studiocanal and Warner Bros.Digital Distribution, Orange will be offering 3D VOD exclusives on movies “Around the world in 50 years” and “The Clash of the Titans.” This service is available to Orange broadband customers with High Definition TV, equipped with a […]

November 9, 2010