BE_NEW TECHNOLOGY UPDATE_ Penton Media August 21, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/226 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.vsn-tv.com/en-up/tvautomation.htm) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Former '60 Minutes' executive producer Don Hewitt dies at 86 Don Hewitt, who was the executive producer of the CBS News show '60 Minutes' for 35 years, died Wednesday from pancreatic cancer. 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His 7-year-old son was listening to the conversation. After a time, he asked, "Does the mean you don't have to fix things now, Dad?" "Not exactly," his father replied. "Now my problems will be with people, not equipment." Little did he know then how true that statement would be. To view the full article go to: http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad/2009/08/13/becoming-a-leader/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT More than ever, success in broadcast depends on making the most of every asset: your systems, your staff, and your media. Innovative nonlinear news solutions from Avid support your existing technology, industry-standard formats, and third-party devices to create flexible workflows that break workflow barriers and boost your bottom line. Discover 10 ways to save. http://www.avid.com/solutions/newsroom-solutions.asp?cmpid=AV-EM-BC2 ---------------------------------------- INDUSTRY NEWS --RTNDF workshop to examine new tools for newsgathering The two-day 'New Tools for Tough Times' workshop will offer a look at new digital newsgathering tools. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/newsrooms/rtndf-workshop-tools-newsgathering-20090821 WVUE moves a step closer to ending DTV reception woes The New Orleans station hopes a new FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ultimately will put an end to its troublesome DTV service on Channel 8. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/wvue-moves-step-closer-0820 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Utilizing Smooth Streaming Smooth Streaming, Microsoft's new adaptive streaming technology, is an exciting advancement that brings us closer to Web-based television-like delivery of HD media content. This white paper will introduce you to Smooth Streaming and explains how you can apply the technology in real-world VOD and live event broadcasting applications. Read Now. http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/smooth-streaming-viewcast/index.html ---------------------------------------- ACQUISITION --Latest 2GHz BAS report shows 'extraordinary' progress on relocation Sprint Nextel told the FCC in an Aug. 3 filing that 92 percent of all 2GHz Broadcast Auxiliary Service replacement equipment has been delivered. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/eng/latest-2ghz-bas-report-shows-extraordinary-progress-relocation-0811/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Transmitting straight from the editor's desk In his new blog, Broadcast Engineering Editorial Director Brad Dick posts his rants, raves and reviews of what's happening in the industry. To read his latest post, visit http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad. ---------------------------------------- NEWSROOM --WLOS broadcasts 30 hours of HD news weekly with Kahuna production switcher The Sinclair Broadcast Group station is using the Snell Kahuna to mix content from its SD sources seamlessly into the HD broadcast without having to purchase upconversion equipment. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/newsrooms/wlos-hd-news-snell-kahuna-20090821 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Experience our community in the Broadcast Engineering Forum! The forum is a place for you, the reader, to discuss the issues that matter. Come join the discussion on the latest industry topics with other broadcast professionals, enthusiasts as well as Broadcast Engineering's own writers and editors. Sign up at http://community.broadcastengineering.com/forums. ---------------------------------------- NEW PRODUCTS --Annova Systems to highlight OpenMedia Version 3.6 at IBC2009 The latest version of the newsroom system includes the Story Bin feature to help journalists store, manage and integrate a diverse collection of media ranging from video to e-mail attachments. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/newsrooms/annova-systems-openmedia-ibc2009-20090821 Iraqi Media Network, Ecuavisa turn to Avid for newsroom solutions The Iraqi Media Network migrated from a manual, tape-based system and built a news facility with an end-to-end Avid newsroom workflow solution. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/newsrooms/iraqi-media-network-ecuavision-avid-newsroom-20090821 Omneon adds Telestream Pipeline video capture support for MediaGroup Pipeline facilitates fast, direct ingest of content to the Omneon MediaGrid system, which in turn enables immediate edit-while-ingest with Final Cut Pro. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/newsrooms/omneon-telestream-pipeline-mediagroup-20090821 Clear-Com to showcase new Tempest 2400 wireless intercom at IBC2009 Tempest 2400 operates worldwide in a license-free frequency band, where it is immune to inference from other wireless devices. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/newsrooms/clear-com-showcase-tempest-2400-ibc2009-20090821 Brick House Video to roll out Callisto Micro SD switcher at IBC2009 The compact, three-input Callisto Micro is well-suited for helicopter video, arena and other broadcast facilities where space and weight are at a premium. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/newsrooms/brick-house-video-callisto-microsd-switcher-ibc2009-20090821 Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://www.autoscript.tv) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- This paper introduces Broadcasters to a modular storage approach for scalable, cost-effective file storage and outlines the specific storage requirements for HD broadcasting workflows... 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