Monthly Archives: August 2016
Vizrt to showcase journalist-operated live production system
Written on August 31, 2016 at 5:20 am, by David Davies, SVG Europe
At IBC 2016, Vizrt will present two automation workflows that save media companies money and create new commercial revenue. These include a journalist-driven live production workflow created specifically for small […] More
Evertz to introduce Facility 2020
Written on August 31, 2016 at 5:14 am, by David Davies, SVG Europe
The broadcast facility continues to evolve to meet the needs of the rapidly changing media landscape. With broadcasters deploying IP throughout their facility, a paradigm shift will be realised on […] More
Telestream announces Wirecast Gear live production and streaming system
Written on August 31, 2016 at 5:11 am, by David Davies, SVG Europe
Telestream has announced Wirecast Gear, a portable computer workstation fully configured for live event production and streaming. The easy-to-use system allows anyone to broadcast professional live productions in a matter […] More
Viacom/MTV Takes Virtual Reality to Next Level With Multicam VOD Production at VMAs
Written on August 30, 2016 at 3:33 pm, by Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S.
After live-streaming a pair of 360–virtual-reality feeds from the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet last year, Viacom Media Network’s Music and Entertainment Group opted to go another route for […] More
IBC 2016: As Industry Transitions, Imagine Comms To Showcase Latest IP Offerings,
Written on August 30, 2016 at 3:24 pm, by SVG Staff
Imagine Communications (Stand 4.A01) will utilize IBC 2016 to spotlight the current state of the media and entertainment industry’s evolution to a new technology foundation and how its solution can help broadcasters, […] More
Viacom’s Atlas Truck Carries the Weight of MTV’s VMAs, Enables New File-Based Workflows
Written on August 30, 2016 at 3:23 pm, by Jason Dachman, Editorial Director, U.S.
While heavy-hitting pop icons Beyoncé and Rihanna stole the show on stage at MTV’s 2016 Video Music Awards on Sunday, another heavy hitter made its VMA debut behind the scenes: […] More
Burst Joins Avid Alliance Partner Program
Written on August 30, 2016 at 2:18 pm, by SVG Staff
Burst has been selected to join the Avid Alliance Partner Program. Membership in the Alliance Partner Program forms the basis of an invaluable, multi-year partnership between Avid and its partners […] More
Tennis Channel Now Available in More Than 45 Million Homes
Written on August 30, 2016 at 2:15 pm, by SVG Staff
As it enters its eighth year of US Open coverage, Tennis Channel has become available year-round in more than 45 million U.S. homes, with viewing households expected to reach more […] More
Turner Sports Promotes Tina Shah to SVP, Business Affairs and Associate General Counsel
Written on August 30, 2016 at 2:11 pm, by SVG Staff
Tina Shah has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Business Affairs, Turner Sports, and Associate General Counsel. Shah, a 15-year Turner veteran, will continue to lead the legal team […] More
Russia’s Match TV Turns to TVU Networks for Summer Games Coverage
Written on August 30, 2016 at 2:03 pm, by SVG Staff
Russia’s National Sports Channel, Match TV, relied on its TVU Networks video transmission technology for extensive coverage of the Summer Games. The station had seven ENG crews in Rio using […] More