XVD Introduces the NewsHoundSM “Go Anywhere” Solution for HD-SD Wireless DENG News Gathering and Remote Camera Applications
San Jose, CA (ContentDesk) July 24, 2006 -- XVD Corporation, the pioneer of XVD" digital media compression -- the most advanced real-time video compression technology -- has introduced the NewsHoundSM Lightweight Backpack, an advanced technology system that includes a battery-powered Encoder and DVB-T/COFDM Wireless Transmitter System for HD and SD Digital News Gathering (DENG) and other remote camera operations. Introduced at NAB 2006, with a version already in use by Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) for its @Human hit reality television show, the XVD NewsHound enables news crews to venture up to 3 miles from a DENG truck or other receiver site and stream encoded, real-time 1080i, 720p, 480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL) content captured by any High-Definition or Standard-Definition television camera. The NewsHound features an HD-SDI input, and both Ethernet and ASI outputs.Solves the breaking news cant get there problem.Weighing only 12 pounds including Encoder, Transmitter/Antenna, and Rapid-Recharge Battery, the XVD NewsHound makes the go anywhere news gathering concept an immediate practical reality, greatly expanding the remote news gathering capability and range for DENG crews. Whether on foot, bicycle, scooter, taxi, watercraft, or aircraft, a single operator can now reach breaking news previously unreachable by large news trucks. The system also provides a capability to record up to 1.5 hours of HD or 6 hours of SD and playback as needed to the DVB-T/COFDM receiver site.
The NewsHounds ergonomic design counterbalances camera weight, and greatly improves operator comfort even after hours of use.Helping to make trend-setting reality TV a hit.NHKs popular @Human live infotainment program has become a hit in Japan and uses a range of IT and digital video technologies, including a version of the XVD NewsHound, to enable viewers, celebrities and guests to submit content and live reports from remote locations, using consumer-grade DV cameras and public networks, including wireless LANs. The @Human Backpack uses the advanced technology XVD-TX100 encoder; SD content is encoded real-time into XVD format at 700-800kbps, and the units Ethernet (IP) output passes encoded data to its wireless LAN transmitter.About XVD CorporationXVD Corporation is the pioneer of XVD" advanced real-time video compression technology. This patented technology is utilized in software and hardware solutions to produce the highest quality video possible in real-time for any given bit rate or bandwidth availability. Applications include professional broadcasting, video conferencing, homeland and public security, video surveillance, SDTV and HDTV streaming, highly mobile applications, content distribution, digital signage, and many more enterprise applications.Leveraging over 10 years of international research and development, XVD Corporation is launching a new class of real-time hardware products and solutions. The company is working with select OEM's and technology partners to incorporate their advanced codec solutions into a range of exciting new products and services for capturing, compressing, storing, distributing and viewing digital content.
XVD Corporation (www.xvdcorp.com) has offices at San Jose, California and Kenvil, New Jersey, with international representatives in Japan, China and Korea.See the XVD NewsHound in operationTo schedule an XVD NewsHound demonstration, or for more information, contact XVD Corporation, TEL: +1 408-325-8800 or EMAIL: info @ xvdcorp.com..
Final Cut Pro Users to gather at NAB
(ContentDesk) April 8, 2004 -- Final Cut Pro Users from around the world will gather Wednesday April 21 at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas as part of the annual NAB Trade Show. Set to appear on the agenda are Gary Adcock from the Chicago FCP User Group who will present ""HDTV
and your Creativity: Using HD for Technical and Scientific Analysis." Also scheduled to appear are Ted Schilowitz from AJA and First Assistant Editor Eric Jessen who will show and discuss the workflow that created the soon to be released movie, "SkyCaptain and The World of Tomorrow." http://www.skycaptain.com/home.htmlFCP Product Designer Brian Meaney and Apple's Paul Saconne will also be on hand to present and discuss the latest on Final Cut Pro.Doors open at 5:30PM with the show set to begin at 6:30PM. Food and drink will be available and seating will be first come, first served. A $5.00 donation will be requested at the door. For more...
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The Advantages And Disadvantages Of DLP TVs
The technology behind DLP TVs has actually been around for a few yaers now, but only recently has it started to really come into it's own. DLP stands for Digital Light Processing, and suffice it to say that the way it produces a screen image is a perfect match for the HDTV standard that will soon become the accepted method of television broadcasting.
If you haven't heard much yet about DLP TVs, you will soon. But here are some of the advantages to their design:
1. They are great in brightly lit rooms. Because they use a reflective technology to produce the screen image, a DLP screen is less affected by ambient light than many other monitors.
It can also produce a picture that has more contrast because it can produce deeper blacks than for instance, LCD TVs.
2. DLP TVs boast a very high refresh rate. The refresh rate is how often the screen is redrawn each second. The faster the refresh rate, the easier you eye can put the images displayed...
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HDTV Reviews
HDTV stands for high definition television.
It contains images that have significantly higher details than normal televisions. Pixels in an HDTV product are usually square, smaller and are placed closer together, which results in higher visual detail.
There are a few varieties of HDTVs available, like HD flatpanel TVs, HD traditional projection TVs, and HD advanced microdisplays. HD traditional projection TVs offer larger screen sizes and lower prices, but they take up more space and are quite bulky. In addition, they have a thinner viewing angle than other forms of HDTV.
The HD flat panel TV is thin and light, and can hang on a wall. Although the majority of HDTVs are HD ready and provide the widest viewing angle and the highest contrast, these are available at a higher cost. The HD advanced microdisplays offer a lightweight design and advanced technology without the expense of a flat panel HDTV. They are HD ready and provide a big viewing angle, quality...
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High Def Forum Reaches 100,000 Post Milestone
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) January 17, 2006 -- High Def Forum (HighDefForum.com) today announced that it has reached the 100,000 post milestone. The High Def Forum founded March 10, 2004, has grown from a lonely 0 members and 0 posts to a thriving 24,000+ active community that has reached the 100,000 post milestone. The High Def Forum has received millions of unique visitors since inception and has helped countless people in their HDTV endeavors.High Definition Television is a great advancement over standard definition. Increasingly however the transformation to High Definition has led consumers to a confused state, from the HDTV terminology (1080i, 1080p, 720p, Blu-Ray, HD-DVD, etc.) to understanding high definition compatibility issues to HD reception issues. The High Def Forum, with its great membership base helps 10,000+ people daily gain clarity on these very issues while at the same time providing a...
High Def Forum Reaches 100,000 Post Milestone
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XVD Introduces the NewsHoundSM “Go Anywhere” Solution for HD-SD Wireless DENG News Gathering and Remote Camera Applications
San Jose, CA (ContentDesk) July 24, 2006 -- XVD Corporation, the pioneer of XVD" digital media compression -- the most advanced real-time video compression technology -- has introduced the NewsHoundSM Lightweight Backpack, an advanced technology system that includes a battery-powered Encoder and DVB-T/COFDM Wireless Transmitter System for HD and SD Digital News Gathering (DENG) and other remote camera operations. Introduced at NAB 2006, with a version already in use by Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) for its @Human hit reality television show, the XVD NewsHound enables news crews to venture up to 3 miles from a DENG truck or other receiver site and stream encoded, real-time 1080i, 720p, 480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL) content captured by any High-Definition or Standard-Definition television camera. The NewsHound features an HD-SDI input, and both Ethernet and ASI outputs.Solves the breaking news cant get there problem.Weighing only 12 pounds including Encoder, Transmitter/Antenna,...
XVD Introduces the NewsHoundSM “Go Anywhere” Solution for HD-SD Wireless DENG News Gathering and Remote Camera Applications
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