Monthly Archives: December 2014
Top 5 TV trends for CES 2015
Written on December 31, 2014 at 4:16 pm, by Michael msilbergleid
ConsumerReports.org reports that TVs with quantum dot technology, more 4K content will be among the top TV trends for 2015. CES is always a showcase for the latest TV technologies, […] More
Company brings online codes to traditional TV
Written on December 31, 2014 at 3:52 pm, by Michael msilbergleid
CToost.com from Connecticut reports that a company with Fairfield ties is looking to turn traditional TV into something more like its online counterpart. SymbolShifters, with homes in the Southport section of […] More
The NHL Winter Classic Sounds Sharp As A Blade
Written on December 31, 2014 at 10:00 am, by Dan Daley, Audio Editor
The 2015 NHL Winter Classic may be a regular-season match, but its outdoors setting brings some changes, especially for the broadcast audio. “We have to watch the weather, particularly the […] More
Libin: Shock and Dismay at U.S. Spectrum Policy
Written on December 30, 2014 at 2:05 pm, by Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director
In the early 1980s, Congress created Low Power Television (LPTV) service to fill a void in local communities that were not fully covered by full-power television broadcasting, enhancing the diversity […] More
Shock and dismay at US spectrum policy
Written on December 30, 2014 at 1:41 pm, by Michael msilbergleid
TheHill.com reports that in the early 1980s, Congress created Low Power Television (LPTV) service to fill a void in local communities that were not fully covered by full-power television broadcasting, […] More
ESPN Goes All Out In Surrounding New College Football Playoff Semifinals
Written on December 30, 2014 at 11:56 am, by Brandon Costa, Director of Digital
Bringing viewers extensive coverage of the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl is nothing new for production and operations crews at ESPN, but make no mistake about it; this isn’t just […] More
ESPN Details Massive College Football Playoff National Championship Megacast Plans
Written on December 30, 2014 at 11:43 am, by SVG Staff
ESPN will be taking its “Megacast” coverage to the next level for the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, Jan. 12, with a different production on every ESPN television […] More
Notre Dame Launches ‘First Time Fans’ Film Series on WatchND App, Website
Written on December 30, 2014 at 8:59 am, by SVG Staff
A series of three documentary films, directed by award-winning film directors who are also University of Notre Dame alumni, will be released on the WatchND app and the UND.com website […] More
San Diego Padres Tap Daktronics for New Left-Field HD Video Board
Written on December 30, 2014 at 8:59 am, by SVG Staff
The San Diego Padres have selected Daktronics to provide a new LED video display system for Petco Park that will include the third largest video display in all of baseball. More
Adorama, Intel Partner to Present Super Sunday Sweepstakes
Written on December 30, 2014 at 8:58 am, by SVG Staff
Adorama, one of the world’s largest photography, video, imaging, and electronics retailers, is partnering with Intel to present Adorama’s second annual Super Sunday Sweepstakes. Football’s biggest day of the year […] More