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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/nascar-embraces-dvd-demand-0722 LRS Sports Technology supplies schools with video coaching gear The technology allows the live recording and quick editing of game footage with automatic tagging of plays. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/news/lrs-sports-technology-supplies-0722 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT White paper: IP Networks for Broadcaster Applications Intended for broadcast engineers interested in understanding how Internet Protocol (IP) Networks can be used as a transport layer for next generation broadcaster networks, this paper describes how IP and MPLS technologies have the capability to deliver highly available point-to-point and point-to-multipoint services to meet today's broadcaster video requirements. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/rf-central-gives-wireless-0722 Inlet Technologies powers HD stream of Tour De France for Norway's TV 2 The network is now online in HD with Inlet's Spinnaker encoders. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/inlet-technologies-powers-hd-0722 ---------------------------------------- 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. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/mansion-mobile-equips-production-0720/ Australia's ONE HD sports network selects Harris D-Series automation for playout The expansion of the D-Series software at the Southern Cross facility was implemented while its channels remained on air. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/australias-one-hd-sports-0722 Mobile Television Group on-air with Grass Valley Kayenne HD switcher The company installed one of the first Kayenne production models on its new HD mobile production truck. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/us-air-force-academy-0722 Convergent Design ships nanoFlash solid-state recorder The nanoFlash is a small, low-power, camcorder-mountable professional recorder/player. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/convergent-design-ships-nanoflash-0722 Panasonic provides free MOS sensor fixes for HPX300 camcorder The new firmware update improves CMOS imager performance and compensates for the 'flash band' effect that plagues most MOS-based imagers. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/panasonic-provides-free-mos-0720/index.html ---------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------- Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://broadcastengineering.com/webcast/best ) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- The amount of digital content created by media & entertainment customers is growing at an alarming rate. From the retention of final cuts and raw content that may find life in future projects to digital preservation efforts, more and more content is being maintained... Click here http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/quantum/. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Dave Neff, president of Axcera, says there are steps broadcasters can take today to make a future rollout of mobile digital television service a success... 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