Recent Posts by Karen Hogan Ketchum, Senior Editor
By Karen Hogan Ketchum, Senior Editor | Monday, October 24, 2016 - 16:37
Although many would argue that ‘the cloud’ has certainly made producing content easier, especially from remote sites, most would agree that the term is ambiguous and often misused. At SVG’s […]
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By Karen Hogan Ketchum, Senior Editor | Monday, September 26, 2016 - 15:26
Just in time to kick off the regular season, NFL Network transformed the look and capabilities of its NFL GameDay studio with the addition of transparent video displays. The Planar […]
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By Karen Hogan Ketchum, Senior Editor | Monday, September 19, 2016 - 15:18
Beginning with the Women’s and Men’s Semifinals on Thursday September 8 and Friday September 9 and culminating with two epic Final matches on Saturday and Sunday, NextVR was a part […]
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By Karen Hogan Ketchum, Senior Editor | Friday, August 19, 2016 - 11:27
This is Part Four of SVG’s four-part series on NBC Olympics’ ‘at-home’ operation in Stamford, CT. Make sure to check out Part 1, an overview of the operation as a whole; Part 2, focused on the studios and control rooms; and Part 3, on the “Off-Tube Factory” commentary operation. NBC Olympics’ Streaming Factory, a novelty […]
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By Karen Hogan Ketchum, Senior Editor | Friday, August 19, 2016 - 10:27
This is Part Four of SVG’s four-part series on NBC Olympics’ ‘at-home’ operation in Stamford, CT. Make sure to check out Part 1, an overview of the operation as a whole; Part 2, focused on the studios and control rooms; and Part 3, on the “Off-Tube Factory” commentary operation. NBC Olympics’ Streaming Factory, a novelty […]
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By Karen Hogan Ketchum, Senior Editor | Friday, August 5, 2016 - 12:20
With 306 events played across 42 disciplines in 37 venues around Brazil, NBC Olympics has its work cut out over the next two weeks. Although the Peacock will rely heavily on OBS-produced feeds of live competition from every venue, it has targeted 22 venues for additional resources ranging from one unilateral camera to a full production deployment comprising a […]
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By Karen Hogan Ketchum, Senior Editor | Monday, July 25, 2016 - 18:37
For NBC Sports’ Digital Media team, approaching the biennial Olympic Games isn’t just a matter of coming up with new ways to reach fans on their mobile devices; it’s keeping up with the new technologies that, two years ago in Sochi and four years ago in London, didn’t even exist. “In London, we had just […]
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By Karen Hogan Ketchum, Senior Editor | Friday, July 22, 2016 - 08:30
In two weeks, the sports world will turn its focus to Rio de Janeiro. And, although the region has been plagued by concerns over venue readiness, disease, and crime — not unlike most Olympic Games in recent memory — NBC Olympics remains committed to capturing the iconic moments, telling the heartwarming stories, and delivering more […]
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By Karen Hogan Ketchum, Senior Editor | Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 16:15
NAB Show attendees accustomed to Christie’s usual array of eye-catching LED displays found themselves drawn to the company’s booth for a different reason this year: a scaled-down model ice rink — complete with luxury box and miniature Zamboni — to show off an impressive projection-mapping demo. Christie installed four Boxer 2K30 projectors — making their […]
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By Karen Hogan Ketchum, Senior Editor | Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 15:20
While the NAB Show allows technology decision-makers to kick the tires on new gear, it also provides a forum for networks, leagues, and teams to catch up with the providers of mobile and satellite services. And, for those providers, the show is the perfect stage to discuss their latest projects and newest services while keeping […]
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