NAB 2014 Product Review: Cameras

Brought to you by: TV Technology Magazine serving the Broadcast, Production, Broadband, Satellite and Mobile Markets Today's Top Stories - 06.04.14 Deborah McAdams - Executive Editor   Quote of the Day: "To me success means effectiveness in the world, that I am able to carry my ideas and values into the world--that I am able to change it in positive ways."~ Maxine Hong Kingston On this Stardate: In 1977, the VHS format is introduced in North America. NAB 2014 Product Review: Cameras A fairly recent NAB Show tradition has been to play "Who'da thunk they'd start building cameras?" Joining the camera club in 2014 was AJA. Meanwhile, there were a spate of other 4K camera introductions and new benchmarks set in high-speed imaging. NAB 2014 Product Review: Lenses Once again, lens makers are faced with the challenge of building lenses that handle increased demands of higher resolution sensors, this time 4K units. Several companies were ready for this at the 2014 NAB Show NAB 2014 Product Review: Camera Support During the short-lived 3D frenzy, camera support equipment makers were retooling their wares for the additional size and weight of camera/lens pairs locked in 3D rigs. 4G production doesn't seem to need quite such high payload capabilities, and in fact the use of DSLRs has required support equipment that functions smoothly with minimal payloads. News & Technology SPECTRUM: Shure Supports FCC Wireless Mic License Eligibility Expansion GRAPHICS: News-Press & Gazette Expands Use of ChyronHego BlueNet PROMOTIONS: Petricola Appointed COO, GM of Front Porch Digital PRODUCTS: IHSE USA Launches VGA 8x1 CPU Switch-Converter eBOOK: Guide to Broadcast Management Solutions Industry Roundup Senators Push FCC Vote On Sports Blackout Rules (Broadcasting & Cable) TV Shows Get Longer Window on Paid Ads (Wall St. Journal) Internet Ads Poised to Top Television Within Seven Years: Study (Hollywood Reporter) Broadcasters upset with possible medical pot ad bans (mynews3.com) Lawmakers' PSAs for broadcasters could have other benefits (Politico) TV Technology White Papers "Achieving Maximum Accuracy in Video Quality Measurement," from Video Clarity is a white paper focused on helping content originators and distributors understand a method to ensure that viewers get the best quality of experience, advertisers are satisfied, and regulations are met. "Understanding the ROI of Media Asset Management Systems," from Avid explores how much time and money a MAM system can save a business. "Selecting Next-Generation Video Servers," from Rohde and Schwarz examines the rapid pace of technology development and the incorporation of information technology into broadcast and the broadcast operating environment. "Hybrid Software as a Service," from Signiant discusses how businesses of all sizes are capitalizing on new modes of computing and software delivery—including software as a service and hybrid SaaS—that let them achieve a new level of results with less technology investment. "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.   ©2014 NewBay Media, LLC

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