The 2010 NBA Playoffs began on April 18 and is being broadcast live on ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV using the latest Grass Valley™ high-definition production technology.

"You have the best 3D in the entire show," commented visitors to Polecam's demonstrations at the April 2010 NAB Convention in Las Vegas. With many exhibitors navigating through the minefield of shooting 3D through variable-magnification optics, Polecam clearly illustrated the advantages of deploying prime lenses and moving the cameras towards the subject rather than zooming into close-up.

• Only 5 Days to the Kick-Off of the SportsMedia Summit at the ESPRIT arena in Dusseldorf

• Registration is possible until tomorrow

• LIVECAST’ HD OBVan on location in Dusseldorf

• A Worlds First: FANFLASH presents Light Show at the ESPRIT arena

Omneon Inc. today announced that Telenova Italy, a major multiregional broadcaster based in Milan, has taken an Omneon Spectrum(TM) media server system live in its move toward a fully tapeless production system. The Spectrum system, which replaces legacy video server systems, supports both ingest and playout of Telenova programming (Telenova in Lombardia and Telesubalpina in Piemonte) and offers an edit-in-place capability for a more efficient and streamlined overall production workflow.

At the NAB 2010 Show, Grass Valley™ introduced a new addition to its Ignite™ automated production system, called Ignite Konnect, which was well received by both convention attendees and the industry trade press. In fact, the new Konnect, which allows users of the Grass Valley Kalypso™ and Kayenne™ Video Production Center systems to easily transition to live production automation, was recognized by two of the industry’s most prestigious publications as a best-of-show solution that promises to have an immediate and positive effect on the industry in a variety of ways.

RTW, a leading manufacturer and distributor of professional audio metering and control devices, is pleased to announce the sale of its SurroundControl 31960SD surround sound monitoring controller to The Weather Channel (TWC), the popular U.S. television network devoted to weather-related programming. In need of a metering device that could not only help the network adapt to upcoming loudness control legislation, but also monitor surround sound as well, TWC found just what it needed in the SurroundControl 31960SD.

Continuing to lead the 3D revolution by offering customers new dimensions in sports programming, DIRECTV will add ESPN 3D, the industry’s first 3D sports television network, to its upcoming 3D lineup that will offer three dedicated 3D channels, including DIRECTV’s newly named linear 3D channel, N3D™ powered by Panasonic. Launching in June, millions of DIRECTV HD customers will have access to ESPN’s entire 3D programming lineup, including up to 25 2010 FIFA World Cup matches.

• Enormous live-coverage expansion from 87 to 104 countries
• New live-coverage TV partners in Spain, the Netherlands and Switzerland
• DTM coverage once again available with English live comment, this year

DTM kicked off its 2010 season at Hockenheim Ring – an event that could be viewed live all over the world in more countries than ever before. For the first time in its history, the most popular international touring-car series is covered live in more than 100 countries. This year, the races also can be viewed live in Spain, Switzerland and the USA.

FIFA has appointed Host Broadcast Services (HBS) as the host broadcaster for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. HBS’ role includes every single aspect of the production of the multilateral signal as well as providing necessary services and facilities to Media Rights Licensees (MRLs) in order to fulfill their unilateral production needs. This includes the design, construction and set-up of the International Broadcast Centre (IBC).

As you might know, one year ago we decided to combine all the Avid companies—including Digidesign, M-Audio, and Sibelius—into a new, unified Avid. Since then, we’ve taken steps toward transitioning Digidesign to the Avid name. We understand that you might have questions about the future of Digidesign and the product lines you’ve invested in. With that in mind, we’d like to share some information, answer some questions, and explain how these changes will affect you.

SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (JSAT) and Sony Corporation (Sony) on 20th April 2010 announced plans to broadcast 25 matches from the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ Tournament, which starts on June 11, in 3D. The 3D matches will be broadcast via SKY Perfect JSAT's SKY PerfecTV! HD and SKY PerfecTV! HIKARI channels under the name 'Sony Presents "2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ 3D"' (reflecting Sony's flagship sponsorship of the show). Commencing June 19, the lineup of 3D matches includes live broadcasts of the Japan-Netherlands match and the tournament final.

As part of the Abu Dhabi Festival 2010, Emirates Palace hosted the staging of the famous Opera “La Bohème” on the 25th and 26th of March. The act was brought to the stage by the Puccini Festival Company, which travelled from Italy to delight the Abu Dhabi public with their voices.

Analog Way, a leading designer and manufacturer of image converters and presentation switchers, is pleased to announce a new release to its High Resolution Mixer and Seamless Switchers range: Eikos (Ref. EKS500) by Analog Way is a Multi Layer Hi-Resolution Mixer Seamless Switcher with 4 Scalers! It will be unveiled as a world-premiere on Analog Way's booth #N951 during InfoComm 2010, from June 9 to 11th, in Las Vegas, NV - USA.

•„ The Hotel Excelsior Creek houses two of the most popular nightclubs in Dubai: the newly opened Ratsky and the Mood„
•   In both clubs, Liberty Acoustics has installed sound reinforcement systems from DYNACORD„
•   The Ratsky now boasts a DYNACORD VariLine and the emirate’s first P 64 Digital Audio Matrix Manager, whilst in the Mood a VariLine underpinned by Sub 18 basses supplies the requisite sound pressure

Panvidea, a global leader in the on-demand video preparation, processing and distribution of entertainment and advertising content across any digital platform, has today announced that it has licensed and implemented the industry-leading MXFWrapper video wrapping tool from MOG Solutions which will enable its customers to deliver digital content to a wide range of professional broadcast archive and playout devices by such companies as Avid, Omneon, and Snell.