Monthly Archives: June 2011
Samsung sells two million Smart TVs
Written on June 21, 2011 at 13:26, by SVG Staff
Broadband TV News: Samsung Electronics said it has sold a record number of two million of its Smart TVs in the three months since it was launched. Comparing figures with […] More
Le Tour commence ici
Written on June 21, 2011 at 11:13, by Fabrice Marinoni, French Correspondent
France: France Télévisions has been detailing the technical resources that will be poured into producing the international signal delivery covering the most famous cycling road race of them all, The […] More
Champions League final to make swift return to Wembley
Written on June 21, 2011 at 10:24, by Andy Stout
Sport Business: UEFA announced on Thursday that the Champions League final will return to Wembley Stadium in 2013, just two years after the London venue staged the 2011 title match […] More
Meduza camera gets NASA invite
Written on June 21, 2011 at 09:55, by SVG Staff
UK: Following its debut at NAB, 3D Visual Enterprises’ Meduza camera, billed as the first single beyond 4K digital stereoscopic 3D camera, has been invited by NASA to shoot the […] More
Wimbledon 3D goes world-wide
Written on June 21, 2011 at 09:04, by SVG Staff
According to Sony, six broadcasters from the UK, US, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Sweden will broadcast the 3D production of the end of the Wimbledon 2011 Championships, while cinema exhibitors […] More
Brainstorm on court for Wimbledon 3D graphics
Written on June 20, 2011 at 15:55, by SVG Staff
UK: First of what is undoubtedly going to be a slew of stories about Wimbledon coming up in the next couple of weeks, both 3D and flatscreen: Brainstorm Multimedia’s eStudio […] More
3DRadar: Sport in 3D – what looks best on your 3DTV
Written on June 20, 2011 at 13:29, by SVG Staff
Le Mans included in new World Endurance Championship calendar
Written on June 20, 2011 at 13:23, by SVG Staff
Sport Business: Organisers of the iconic Le Mans motorsport race have confirmed that next year’s edition of the event will be part of a new World Endurance Championship. More
Rumours about BBC’s F1 coverage surface
Written on June 20, 2011 at 13:22, by SVG Staff
Persistent speculation around the interwebs suggests that the cash-strapped BBC is thinking of not rebidding for the UK Formula One rights when its five-year deal expires in 2013. More
Inside the game: the Giro d’Italia, part II
Written on June 20, 2011 at 10:39, by Roberto Landini, Italian Correspondent
Italy: Every stage of Italy’s legendary Giro d’Italia involves eight motorcycle TV cameras, two shooting helicopters, two radio link helicopters and a whole modular control room. More