Monthly Archives: October 2014
Israel’s Channel 9 embraces Avid Everywhere
Written on October 22, 2014 at 11:29, by David Davies
One of Israel’s leading free-to-air broadcasters, Channel 9, has become the latest major television network to embrace Avid Everywhere. Also known as Israel Plus, Russian-language broadcaster Channel 9 selected the […] More
Live from SMPTE: Ethernet-based live production makes gains
Written on October 22, 2014 at 11:26, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
The limitations and potential of IP-based live production were front and centre during the opening morning of SMPTE’s 2014 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in Hollywood, CA. Ken Buttle, principle […] More
GlobalSportsJobs.com Job of the Week: Product Owner, Sky Sports
Written on October 22, 2014 at 07:52, by David Davies
Every week SVG Europe and GlobalSportsJobs.com join forces to bring you details of a new, much sought-after employment opportunity in sports broadcast and related disciplines. This week’s role is a […] More
SVG-produced Mark Schubin webinar to focus on IBC innovations
Written on October 22, 2014 at 07:44, by David Davies
TV technology expert and writer Mark Schubin will present an eclectic view of IBC 2014 during a free webinar, produced by SVG and taking place on Wednesday 30 October from […] More
Live from SMPTE: assessing the potential of object-based audio
Written on October 22, 2014 at 07:37, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
Object-based audio continues to gain interest as a next-generation format both in the movie theater and the home viewing environment. But it is often difficult for broadcasters to understand just […] More
Live from SMPTE: Netflix embraces IMF for format interoperability
Written on October 22, 2014 at 07:32, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
Christopher Fetner, Netflix director of content partner operations, made the strong case for SMPTE’s IMF (Interoperable Master Format) for a content creation and distribution industry facing a vast amount of […] More
Not so plain sailing: innovation takes the helm in the Volvo Ocean Race
Written on October 22, 2014 at 07:28, by Michael Burns
Taking in 11 ports, and covering 38,739 nautical miles, the Volvo Ocean Race is the leading round-the-world sailing race for teams. Beginning this month, sailing’s biggest offshore race takes place […] More
Marquis Broadcast announces new MD
Written on October 22, 2014 at 07:24, by David Davies
Marquis Broadcast has announced the appointment of Chris Steele as managing director. Steele joins the company from Quantel and takes over from Peter Davies, who will step up to become […] More
Visual Unity enhances its marketing team
Written on October 21, 2014 at 10:25, by David Davies
OTT solutions provider Visual Unity has strengthened its marketing team by appointing James Mazur to the position of chief marketing officer. Formerly co-founder and leader of a start-up software company […] More
Harmonic launches Certified Services Partner programme
Written on October 21, 2014 at 10:20, by David Davies
Harmonic has announced the launch of the Harmonic Certified Services Partner (CSP) programme, which recognises and rewards Harmonic partners for continued investment in technical talent. The programme is designed not […] More