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Re: What really happened at NAB - Radio & Television Business Report

SidGuelBAC — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:07:41 -0000

Good article and an interesting perspective. I found this article to be very informative. In response to the comments about James Cameron, I found Cameron's comments about 3D interesting yet suspicious. During the opening ceremony keynote speech he noted that 3D is a good enhancement to today's 2D sports productions. True, but in my opinion the enhancements are limited. I attended the Sony press conference, during NAB 2011, in which they showed the 3D version of ESPN Sports and the Masters Golf tournament. When viewing a normal 2D sports production, we see most commonly a golf ball putt from the left of our screen moving to the right of our screen and eventually into the hole on the green. In 3D, there are no real enhancements for this type of camera shot in my opinion. For 3D to be a true enhancement for sports, the camera shots and production styles must change. In my opinion, the camera angle should be from behind the hole in the green facing the golfer. The effect would be more dramatic in 3D. Sid Guel - Broadcast Automation Consulting

Re: Will the financial climate accelerate change going into next year?

SidGuelBAC — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:55:08 -0000

By the looks of this article, it appears you've done your homework. Excluding your comments regarding NAB2009, I'm certain you made the smart research choice by reading Broadcast Automation: State of the Industry - IBC2008 Industry Report published by Focal Press and Broadcast Automation Consulting. Your article is a good snapshot of the detailed information found in this industry report. Congratulations.

Re: Automation and change

SidGuelBAC — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:56:19 -0000

Graphics automation is important. But, more importantly are systems with more bang for the buck. Automation systems with built-in graphics, for example. Knowing the three types of automation systems, Hybrid, Combo, and Standard, are key to understanding your needs as a broadcaster.