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The goal is to bring an “immersive audio” experience to future listening environments.

Next Generation TV to Offer Expanded Audio Functionality For All Devices February 5th 2015 - 02:52 PM

The ATSC continues its work on the next-generation television standard, known as ATSC 3.0. The committee is now looking for ways to deliver an immersive audio experience in the form of multiple channels which enable consumers to focus on specific “objects” or audio elements within content.

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End-To-End UHD Tested In LA February 3rd 2015 - 11:30 AM

Intelsat and its partners demonstrate the readiness of 4K UHDTV technology for satellite delivery

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Katy Perry was the half-time star at the 2015 Super Bowl.

Super Bowl Audio—World Class February 2nd 2015 - 04:00 PM

The Super Bowl is as much about sound as it is the specular images generated by millions of dollars in video gear.

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Design AR elements with the hard set in mind

​Blending real and virtual elements on set: part 1 January 29th 2015 - 08:52 PM

Not so long ago Augmented Reality (AR) was considered a gimmick in studio presentation, but it is now becoming an integral part of many productions. AR elements are becoming part of the workflow, with integration to NRCS systems, triggered by the switcher or controlled by studio automation systems. Continuous improvements in computing technologies and camera tracking method will also contribute to the future growth of AR usage during production. This three part report looks at the challenges in working with real and virtual elements. For part one we turned to the insight of Orad Hi Tec System’s studio and tracking product manager, Haim Halperin.

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NEP will use multiple  trucks at the Super Bowl. Shown here is the company

NEP Carries Super Bowl Responsibility Over The Line January 26th 2015 - 08:10 AM

There are select sports which attract an audience far beyond that of the immediate game or fan base. The Super Bowl is one such event. And all things being equal, it is on track to exceed last year’s record 111.5 million viewers to become the most viewed telecast not only of 2015 but of all time in the US.

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NEP ND1 series of trailers.

A Good Intercom is Vital to Any Broadcast January 25th 2015 - 10:49 AM

​Producing football is tough enough, but broadcasting Super Bowl XLIX moves the requirement for a good intercom to a whole new level. The solution needs to connect the broadcast technical and production teams not only with each other but also to the crews handling the live half-time show.

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Broadcast control room. Courtesy SIS Live TV.

Why color levels go wrong in different color spaces January 14th 2015 - 08:01 AM

Don’t confuse YUV color space with RGB color space. The differences are critical for broadcast signals.

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Sony shows 4K at CES press conference

The Missing Pieces in the 4K Revolution January 13th 2015 - 09:05 PM

At the recent CES in Las Vegas, there was so much hype about 4K television that the casual observer might have believed the Ultra High Definition-era is already upon us. Nothing, of course, could be further from the truth.

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