TV Technology’s James E. O’Neal: True Dedication

Brought to you by: TV Technology Magazine serving the Broadcast, Production, Broadband, Satellite and Mobile Markets Today's Top Stories - 08.01.14 Deborah McAdams - Executive Editor   Quote of the Day: "Confusion is always the most honest response." ~ Marty Indik On this Day: In 1995, CNN went online. TV Technology's James E. O'Neal: True Dedication For many of us in broadcasting and related media, our jobs revolve around a 9–5 daily schedule, but for a dedicated few, it's a 24 hours-a-day passion. James O'Neal, technology editor for TV Technology since 2005, is one of the dedicated few. LPTVs Lobby for Digital Transition Relief LTPVs are asking to get out from under a digital transition deadline. Viaccess-Orca: 20 Million Watched World Cup on Illegal Streams Viaccess-Orca gathered piracy data during the World Cup that indicated as many as 20 million people watched it on illegal websites. WBU Calls for Preservation of TV Spectrum Worldwide "The WBU does not support any change to the current spectrum allocations at UHF frequencies—470 to 694/698 MHz." Gray To Acquire Two Stations for $128 Million Gray has agreed to acquire WJRT-TV and WTVG-TV. Barton Bill Gives Love to LPTVs, But Not Much More Texas Republican Joe Barton went to bat for LPTV in a hearing on Capitol Hill… Imagine Communications CEO Charlie Vogt on TV's IP Migration TV Technology recently caught up with Imagine Communications CEO Vogt as he prepares for IBC… Transitioning Broadcast Automation ~ by Bill Hayes The introduction of a pull architecture and services in the cloud provide for some fundamentally different ideas when it comes to designing station infrastructure. News & Technology BUSINESS: 360 Systems Announces Change in Ownership INT'L: Telefónica Vivo and Ericsson Do Brazilian 4KTV Trials BUSINESS:Comcast's thePlatform Announces Alliance with Verizon Digital Media Services STUDY: Video Resolution Affects Digital Ad Engagement eBOOK: Guide to Broadcast Management Solutions Industry Roundup HD World Cup Drives 22 Percent Growth for ATEME During First Six Months of 2014 (Devoncroft) LG 65-inch OLED 4KTV to be Released in September, Priced at $8,999 (engadget) Sony Makes Shock Profit (Advanced Television) AES Prepares Broadcast and Streaming Sessions (Radio World) Comcast Customer Pulled Gun on Technician After Objecting to Bill, Police Say (ars technica) TV Technology White Papers "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. "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. "Analyzing 4K Video Quality," from Video Clarity, examines how, as new 4K systems and products reach the market, the importance of video quality testing and evaluation will grow. "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. "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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