Monthly Archives: May 2012
ESPN prepares for first 3D rugby
Written on May 25, 2012 at 15:28, by Andy Stout
The UK domestic rugby season comes to a close tomorrow, when Harlequins take on Leicester in the Aviva Premiership Final from Twickenham. It’s a big day for ESPN, which is […] More
BBC reaches settlement with BBC Wales; torch relay coverage continues
Written on May 25, 2012 at 11:40, by SVG Staff
A strike has been called off by BBC Wales journalists and technical staff, which had been due on the day the Olympic torch relay arrives in Wales. Members of Bectu […] More
Sky Sports Formula 1 tech team is ready for challenge of Monaco Grand Prix
Written on May 25, 2012 at 11:38, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
Sky Sports coverage of Formula 1 turns its attention to arguably the sport’s most famous venue: Monaco and the Monaco Grand Prix. “Monaco is a difficult venue as it is […] More
Norway’s Viasat to deliver 8 hours of 3D Olympics coverage per day
Written on May 25, 2012 at 10:04, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
Norwegian fans of the Olympics will have a chance to watch 8 hours of live 3D coverage a day as Modern Times Group’s (MTG) Viasat Broadcasting in Norway and the […] More
French 4EVER project advances 4K production, distribution
Written on May 24, 2012 at 14:44, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
The French Ministry of Industry and other French-based government departments are supporting 4EVER, a new research, development, and promotion project that will look to make the current TV production and […] More
Sweden’s first 24/7 news network hits high notes with Mosart Medialab
Written on May 24, 2012 at 14:18, by SVG Staff
Sweden’s largest provider of broadcast news, Nyhetsbolaget Sverige AB, has launched the country’s first 24/7 news channel using the Mosart newscast automation system from Mosart Medialab. As the sole supplier […] More
Custom Console installs four edit desk suites at UK satellite network post facility
Written on May 24, 2012 at 14:13, by SVG Staff
Custom Consoles has completed the installation of four edit suite desks at the UK post-production studios of a major international satellite broadcast network All four desks match existing furniture designed […] More
Red TX rebuilds RED I mobile recording unit
Written on May 24, 2012 at 14:10, by SVG Staff
UK-based broadcast sound specialist Red TX has completely rebuilt its RED I mobile recording unit to bring it up to the same specifications as RED II, which was refurbished last […] More
Red Bull Media House takes to the heavens for Stratos project
Written on May 24, 2012 at 14:02, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
This summer the production facility will take to new heights, literally, when Felix Baumgartner dons a space suit, gets to an altitude of 120,000 feet, and takes a dive in […] More
TF1 implements Orad 3DPlay across all channels
Written on May 24, 2012 at 13:49, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
French broadcaster TF1 has implemented Orad’s 3DPlay channel branding solution across all of its channels. The new Orad graphics installation, which consists of four Orad 3DPlay systems, provides TF1 with […] More