Monthly Archives: December 2012
BSkyB announces new director
Written on December 26, 2012 at 14:47, by David Davies
Andy Sukawaty, the executive chairman of Inmarsat plc, has agreed to join the Board of BSkyB as an independent non-executive director from 1 June 2013. Current Board member Lord Wilson […] More
Sports broadcasters embrace the post-linear age
Written on December 26, 2012 at 14:29, by
Adrian Pennington writes: The live linear feed has been the template of live sports broadcasts for as long as anyone can remember but this is all set to change as […] More
I-MOVIX cameras a slam dunk for NBA coverage
Written on December 26, 2012 at 12:17, by SVG Staff
Fletcher will supply up to six I-MOVIX cameras per weekend during the NBA on ESPN season in the US. The cameras will be placed behind the back board and will […] More
MTG buys remaining TV 2 Sport shares after receiving approvals
Written on December 21, 2012 at 10:41, by David Davies
Modern Times Group (MTG), the international entertainment broadcasting group, has completed the acquisition of the remaining 49% of the shares in the Danish joint venture company TV 2 Sport from […] More
Digital Edition of SVG Europe Fall Journal available
Written on December 21, 2012 at 10:35, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
Good news for those of you who did not get a chance to check out the 2012 SVG Europe Technology Journal. SVG Europe recently digitised the edition, making it accessible […] More
RFU trialling ‘ref-cam’ this weekend
Written on December 21, 2012 at 10:34, by David Davies
The Rugby Football Union has revealed that it will trial a ‘ref-cam’ during the televised Championship game between Newcastle Falcons and London Scottish this Sunday (23 December). Matt Carley, the […] More
EVS tests 4K over 3G in Japan
Written on December 21, 2012 at 09:47, by
Adrian Pennington writes: EVS is testing the ability of its XT3 servers to carry 4K live signals with Kyodo TV in Japan. The outside broadcaster is using networked EVS systems […] More
Media & Communication Systems buys seven Grass Valley LDX Première systems
Written on December 21, 2012 at 09:42, by David Davies
Media & Communication Systems GmbH Sachsen Anhalt (MCS), part of MDR in Germany, has ordered seven Grass Valley LDX Première camera systems to improve the flexibility and quality at its […] More
HBS to serve up 2013 World Rally Championship production for Red Bull Media House
Written on December 21, 2012 at 09:13, by SVG Staff
Host Broadcast Services, the broadcast production company and subsidiary of Infront Sports and Media, the Switzerland-based international sports marketing agency, was today appointed to produce motor racing’s 2013 World Rally Championship. HBS […] More