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In the September 25, 2009 Issue:

• Sports teams embrace file-based production
• NEP Broadcasting, PACE HD roll out TV production truck dedicated to 3-D
• Crosscreek selects Calrec Sigma audio console for HD sports production
• Ross switchers, servers set for 2010 Olympic Winter Games
• Telecast Fiber technology helps WPRI produce major golf event with limited budget

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 TOP STORY
Sports teams embrace file-based production

The technology’s fast turnaround times and cost-effectiveness are attracting an increasing number of teams as they use video in a variety of creative ways.

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 SPORTS NEWS
NEP Broadcasting, PACE HD roll out TV production truck dedicated to 3-D

Supershooter 3D combines PACE's FUSION 3D technology and NEP Broadcasting's experience in live television mobile unit design and integration.

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ESPN looks to world stage for 3D hologram technology

ESPN is experimenting with new 3D hologram technology, performed with proprietary software it developed in-house.

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Camera phones, Internet bring athletes unwanted attention

Compromising photos and videos of college athletes often turn up on the Internet, threatening the squeaky clean image such athletes must maintain.

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 TELEPRODUCTION
Crosscreek selects Calrec Sigma audio console for HD sports production

A new 53ft trailer with a 51ft by 5ft expansion is now on the road covering a variety of sports events.

> Read Full Story

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Image Video provides innovative tally and monitoring solutions to the broadcast industry.

New products include our VxV-4HD Quad-split with cascade input for systems with up to 16 inputs, and the TXI series of GPI I/O frames.
A comprehensive range of tally controllers are available ranging from basic GPI routing and control to complete multi-control room total facility tally control.

A wide range of UMD's and Multi-Image processors are available.

New Products
VxV-4HD
Tally System Brochure
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 SPORTS PRODUCTS
Ross switchers, servers set for 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium will use Ross technology to produce content from the various venues.

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Harris to support international broadcasters during Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver

The company has established local on-site support operations and special service package options.

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Apantac multiviewers used during World Games 2009

The World Games took place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, July 16 to 26.

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VideoLines Mobile adds Fast Forward Video Omega HD for live sports recording

The new truck was launched in response to client demand for high-quality HD production capabilities.

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Norway’s Mediatec chooses EVS for popular sports channels

EVS has provided a series of HD/SD XT[2] production and playout servers that handle all ingest and playout requirements.

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Telecast Fiber technology helps WPRI produce major golf event with limited budget

At the heart of the system was a Telecast Ethernet Viper that moved HD program videos, return video, six program audio channels, two IFB channels and two Clear-Com channels.

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ZT Online RPG employs Dolby Axon 3D voice technology

Axon delivers an immersing, realistic voice experience complete with surround panning and distance attenuation.

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NVIDIA introduces Quadro digital video pipeline

The Quadro digital video pipeline is based on the NVIDIA CUDA parallel-computing architecture.

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K-Tek develops K-CAM support pole for Sony HXR-MC1

The new support rig can be used to capture unusual shots for sporting events.

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