McAdams On: What HDMI 2.0 Means for 4KTV

Brought to you by: TV Technology Magazine serving the Broadcast, Production, Broadband, Satellite and Mobile Markets Top Stories of the week - 09.06.13 Deborah McAdams - Executive Editor   Quote of the Day: "Maturity is reached the day we don't need to be lied to about anything." ~ Frank Yerby On this Day: In 1920, the first radio broadcast of a prizefight was aired with Jack Dempsey vs. Billy Miske on WWJ. McAdams On: What HDMI 2.0 Means for 4KTV The HDMI forum this week released version 2.0 of what has become the common interface standard for HDTV screens. Among its notable capabilities, 2.0 is said to be able to transport uncompressed 4K video at 60 fps. We set out to see if this capability had implications for professional facilities. It depends on who you ask… Keeping Over-the-Air Broadcasting Relevant In an ideal world, we would hammer out worldwide standard allowing manufacturers to build products that worked everywhere… Channel Master Reports August Antenna Sale Surge TV antenna maker Channel Master reported "a huge surge in sales in August…" FCC Outlines Repacking Techniques ~ by Doug Lung TVStudy now includes options to allow individual elevation or matrix patterns for contour projection… John Orlando to Replace Marty Franks on NAB Television Board CBS Senior Vice President of Washington, John Orlando will assume the CBS Network seat on the NAB TV Board of Directors. Tennis Channel Looks for Love With New Tech The Santa Monica, Calif.-based channel has employed a full HD signal since early 2008. Bonded Cellular Adds Versatility to ENG Trucks When it comes to sending a live shot back to the station, there are no more excuses. NewBay Issues Call for Entries for Inaugural Product Innovation Awards To be considered, the hardware, software or other products must be either new or have been upgraded since Jan.1, 2012. The nomination deadline is today. News & Technology PEOPLE: HD Evangelist Bryan Burns Parts Ways With ESPN 4KTV: Rohde Launches Test Gear for HDMI 2.0 EDU: Studer Brings Broadcast Academy to the Web OTT: Patriot League Launches Online Sports Network With JVC WORKFLOW: Shaw Media Deploys Nonlinear Platform With Grass Valley EDU: IABM and NewBay Media Partner on Broadcast Workflow Training Course at Digital Video Expo Industry Roundup Moonves: Digital Rights Worth Fighting For (The Hollywood Reporter) Panasonic Prototype Does 64:9 (Mashable) Sony Launches Video Unlimited 4K Download Service (GigaOm) Sony 4KTV Video Service Will Bump Into Bandwidth Caps (Variety) Rosenworcel: Viewers Should Get Refunds for Long Retrans Blackouts (Multichannel News) TV Technology White Papers NEW: "Beyond CALM," from Linear Acoustic offers a comprehensive, beginning-to-end approach to measuring and controlling loudness. "Efficiency is the Key Factor When Choosing a High-Power Broadcast Transmitter," from Rohde and Schwarz discusses the pros and cons of energy-conserving transmitter technologies. "Transmission System Total Cost of Ownership," from Harris provides an overview on reducing overall transmission facility costs of ownership. Multiple factors must be considered. "Optimizing Hardware Systems for Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, After Effects CS6, SpeedGrade CS6, and Photoshop Extended CS6," from Adobe discuses how users of Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, After Effects CS6, SpeedGrade CS6, and Photoshop Extended CS6 software—can analyze their needs based on the type of work they do.   ©2013 NewBay Media, LLC

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