It Is Time to Rethink EAS?

Brought to you by: TV Technology Magazine serving the Broadcast, Production, Broadband, Satellite and Mobile Markets This Week's Top Stories - 05.02.14 Deborah McAdams - Executive Editor   Quote of the Day: "Love is a snowmobile racing across the tundra and then suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath. At night, the ice weasels come." ~ Matt Groening On this Stardate: In 1994, Nelson Mandela won the first democratic election in South Africa. It Is Time to Rethink EAS? ~ by James E. O'Neal In early March, a false weather alert was rather mysteriously been triggered in Indiana. It warned of an impending tornado and was automatically sent to thousands of radio listeners and television viewers, as well as to cellphones as a text alert and to computers as an email message. Sony Develops Super Dense Data Tape Sony said it has developed a super-dense data tape capable of recording more than 185 terabytes per cartridge. Cable Show Roundup: Industry Overhaul "There's an arms race for programming," said John Martin, Turner Broadcasting System's CEO. Interest in OTT Heats Up FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler called the delivery of over-the-top content "the hottest thing in the media business today." Choppers v. Drones for ENG The double-fatality crash of the KOMO-TV news helicopter is just the latest in a series of deadly news helicopter crashes in recent years. Sports Editing on the Fly Editing for sports used to be all about providing highlights after the game. Not anymore. News & Technology TEAMWORK: Grass, AJA Team Up to Add 4K Enhancements to K2 Dyno 4K: CEA, DEG Partner on UHD Promotional Video WORKFLOW: Imagine Communications Unveils Xenio EDITING: Vizrt Integrates Viz One With Final Cut Pro X and ProRes eBOOK: Guide to Broadcast Management Solutions Industry Roundup Viacom Buys U.K. Free-to-air Network Channel 5 for $757 Million (Variety) HBO Teaches the Streaming Wannabes How to Make Big Money on Original Shows (Businessweek) ESPN Chief: Cable TV Has to 'Protect Our Turf' Against Online Challengers (Variety) What The Future Of Late Night Television Could Look Like (WBAL) Will the Television Rights Bubble Pop Before the Big Ten Can Cash In? (CornNation) 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.   ©2014 NewBay Media, LLC

Manage Your Email Preferences/Unsubscribe Change Your Email Address To report abuse, click here. You have received this message because you previously gave your email address to NewBay Media LLC. © 2014 NewBay Media LLC, 28 East 28th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10016 | 212.378.0400