Ken Kerschbaumer has been editorial director of the Sports Video Group since 2005 and has been writing about how sports networks and leagues use video and audio technology to deliver a quality TV experience since 1991. He began his career in 1991 at Television Broadcast magazine before joining Cahners where he was editor of Digital Broadcasting magazine. In 2000 he joined Broadcasting & Cable magazine as Senior Editor of Technology. Seven years later he helped co-found the Sports Video Group with Paul Gallo and Marty Porter.
MelroseMAC, a technology reseller and systems integration company, recently completed work for PositiveImage Video, Inc. (PIV). The production company, owned by the UFC’s live television director, Anthony Giordano, produces Ultimate […] More
Vision Research was on hand at NAB 2013 with its new Phantom v642 camera, a high-speed camera that can be matched to standard broadcast cameras, making it suitable for live production rather than simply as a specialty camera used for replay applications. “It is much more broadcast-friendly in terms of imaging, as there have been […] More
Wohler Technologies is partnering with Nexidia to offer what the company’s say is the industry’s first solution that addresses the insertion, management, and quality control of closed captions and subtitles, all in the file domain. The solution combines Wohler’s RadiantGrid advanced media transformation and automation platform with Nexidia’s QC tool for automated caption, video description, […] More
The FUJIFILM North America Optical Devices Division is at NAB 2013 with a new and improved image-stabilization system as well as a couple of new lenses, including the 99X lens that debuted at the end of last year but continues to gain interest from sports broadcasters. “It also has better stabilization and is a tad […] More
For sports-production professionals, the Panasonic booth at NAB offered a chance to take a look at next-generation developments for the P2 format, a new 4K monitor for postproduction applications, the new AJ-HPX5000G P2 camcorder, and a new still-to-be-named third-generation Varicam for sports-feature and -documentary needs. Simply put, at a show that has plenty of focus […] More
The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Final Four in Atlanta was the first major U.S. sporting event recorded in “4K” as part of a closed-circuit demonstration in stunning Ultra High-Definition […] More
Everything old is new again at Grass Valley: Tim Thorsteinson once again is at the helm as president and CEO; the company continues to redefine itself, introducing new products at NAB 2013 with, as always, a focus squarely on the needs of broadcasters. VP, Strategic Alliances, Ray Baldock discusses what’s new for Grass Valley at […] More
Canon’s presence at the NAB Show continues to defy limits, especially when it comes to the size and scale of a booth that continues to grow and reinforce the company’s commitment to both digital cinema and broadcast production. Larry Thorpe, senior fellow, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Professional Engineering & Solutions Division, Canon U.S.A., chatted […] More
Ericsson has reached an agreement with Microsoft to acquire its TV solution Mediaroom business. This will make Ericsson the leading provider of IPTV and multi-screen solutions with a market share of over 25%. Closing expected during the second half of 2013. Mediaroom is situated in Mountain View, California and employs more than 400 people worldwide. […] More
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Optical Devices Division will show preliminary models of two new lenses in its NAB 2013 booth (C7525) this week at the Las Vegas Convention Center. On display at the booth will be the new Premier PL 14-28mm Cabrio wide angle lens (model ZK2x14) – an ideal choice for close-up, ENG or Cine […] More
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