Monthly Archives: September 2018
Live from The Ryder Cup: Sky Sports team gets out on the course to capture a unique atmosphere
Written on September 30, 2018 at 12:24, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
Every other year the Ryder Cup affords UK live broadcaster Sky Sports the opportunity to transform the way it covers big-time golf. And this is big-time golf. The giant stand […] More
Live from The Ryder Cup: Primetime show shares the drama for BBC Sport
Written on September 30, 2018 at 12:13, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
The BBC Sport team in Paris is producing a two-hour highlights show for primetime on BBC2 as the action unfolds over the weekend. BBC Sport has live radio commentary throughout […] More
Live from The Ryder Cup: Wirecam and Boatcam lead line-up for Aerial Camera Systems
Written on September 29, 2018 at 14:56, by Fergal Ringrose, Editorial Director, Europe
The undoubted star of the camera coverage show in Paris is the 640-metre Wirecam covering key holes – the biggest system ever supplied by ACS for golf. And then there’s […] More
Live from The Ryder Cup: Creative Technology serves up LED for fans
Written on September 29, 2018 at 12:00, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
The Ryder Cup is an unusual golf event in that fans on site aren’t usually given a chance to watch hours of live golf. In fact, it is distinctly possible […] More
Live from The Ryder Cup: Broadcast RF at centre of massive wireless effort
Written on September 29, 2018 at 11:57, by Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
Broadcast RF is on hand at the Ryder Cup with its largest sports-related presence ever, courtesy of 28 wireless camera systems that are in use by eight clients. It’s also […] More
IBC 2018 Reflections: PCCW Global’s Alex Berriman on how Console Connect aims to change IT connectivity for live events
Written on September 28, 2018 at 17:43, by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital
Hong Kong-based international telecom company PCCW Global may not have had a specific product or service to roll out at this year’s IBC Show, but it had an important message […] More
SVG Europe Outstanding Contribution Award winner Barry Johnstone reflects on his career in new video
Written on September 28, 2018 at 16:10, by David Davies
In advance of the SVG Europe Sport Production Awards 2018, Outstanding Contribution to European Sport Broadcasting Award winner Barry Johnstone reflected on some of his many career highlights in a […] More
IBC 2018 Reflections: Veritone’s Drew Hilles, Wazee’s Greg Loose on the companies’ merger and AI’s coming of age
Written on September 28, 2018 at 15:27, by Jason Dachman, Chief Editor
Having acquired Wazee Digital last month, AI specialist Veritone was on hand at IBC 2018 highlighting the expanded integration of its aiWARE operating system with Wazee’s Digital Core (SaaS digital-asset […] More
Counter-Strike Global Offensive eSports finals rock the SSE Arena with FaceIT
Written on September 28, 2018 at 15:07, by Heather McLean
eSports rocked the SSE Arena at Wembley between the 20 to 23 September, at the Counter-Strike Global Offensive (CS:GO) FaceIT London Major. The Grand Finals, which took place in front […] More
IBC 2018 Reflections: SIS LIVE’s Phil Govan on the continued expansion of the Anylive fibre network
Written on September 28, 2018 at 12:55, by David Davies
Now encompassing around 150 venues, including sports stadia and entertainment venues, the Anylive fibre network has proven to be a significant success for SIS LIVE. At IBC 2018 commercial director […] More