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SPORTS TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
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In the November 12, 2010 Issue:

Multiplatform video a major hit for NBA
Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium keeps fans in seats with HD technology
Inertia Unlimited slows video for World Series broadcasts
Sony HD cameras capture World Series for Fox
EVS tapeless technology supports first HD Commonwealth Games

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 TOP STORY
Multiplatform video a major hit for NBA

The league has seen a triple-digit increase in the consumption of its video streams.

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 SPORTS NEWS
Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium keeps fans in seats with HD technology

Diversified Systems has completed work on a new HD control room and routing system at M&T Bank Stadium.

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ESPN study finds viewers like 3-D more than HDTV

The sports network said fans' enjoyment increased from 65 percent to 70 percent when watching in 3-D.

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 TELEPRODUCTION
Inertia Unlimited slows video for World Series broadcasts

The ultra slow-motion system is capable of very high frame rates.

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NeuLion streams NBA games online, to mobile devices for international fans

The company's technology and services will provide fans in more than 200 countries with access to a full season of live NBA games.

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 SPORTS PRODUCTS
Sony HD cameras capture World Series for Fox

The production used at least 20 of the company's cameras per game.

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F&F Productions equips new HD truck with Fujinon lenses

The veteran sports production company purchased a total of 21 Fujinon lenses.

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Broadcast Pix offers automated database integration

The new Fluent Rapid CG automatically integrates databases, RSS feeds and custom actions such as scorekeeping.

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Encompass Digital supports NFL broadcasts

The company has helped broadcast 65 NFL preseason games in HD and will deliver eight regular season games exclusively for NFL Network.

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ViewCast supports millions of live video streams for Major League Gaming

Live event streaming is a critical component of MLG's operations, allowing it to cultivate and cater to a growing online community.

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EVS tapeless technology supports first HD Commonwealth Games

The company's HD servers supported 720 HD channels.

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ScheduALL technologies ensure live sports delivery

The company's core technology allows broadcasters to coordinate and execute pre-planning, resource allocation and event management.

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NBC Sports adds new SSL console for multiformat post mixing

The console has been installed in NBC Studio 9E and is used for mixing and sound design for "Football Night in America."

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Industry Veteran improves set-up time with Telemetrics Coax Link System

Dwight Sturtevant has worked at many venues and now relies on the multicamera control system to make his job easier.

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Petrol bags protect audio gear while covering soccer championships in South Africa

All gear used by Jurifilm was protected by the company's bags and pouches.

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