italy

Broadcast Pix expands into Italy

Broadcast Pix offers all-in-one control rooms that integrate video switching, audio control, graphics management, and content distribution into a single platform

Business

Italy’s MFE improves offer for Germany’s ProSiebenSat.1

In a statement, ProSiebenSat.1 CEO Bert Habets said the company will "carefully review" the latest offer from MFE

Media Management

IBCAP welcomes Italy’s Rai as newest member of anti-piracy coalition

Rai joins the BBC and NHK in working with IBCAP to reduce piracy of its content

Business

MediaForEurope launches €1.3 billion bid for ProSieben

“We believe that ProSiebenSat.1 needs a strong shareholder that can provide expertise and experience in the industry, making an active contribution to its growth...

Business

Is MediaForEurope preparing to launch its bid for ProSieben?

The Italian company has reportedly called a board meeting for today to evaluate its options

IP Migration

Evertz upgrades channel origination and playout solution for Mediaset

The SMPTE ST 2110-based deployment aims to support 26 dynamic channels across a mix of on-prem, cloud or hybrid architecture

Media Delivery

Italian local TV broadcasters call for ‘urgent intervention’ on transition to DVB-T2 HEVC

Local broadcasters claim they are being "forced to operate with obsolete transmission standards" due to the transition to DVB-T2 not being complete

Media Delivery

Italy’s RAI begins DVB-T2 broadcasts

Rai Storia, Rai Scuola and Rai Radio 2 Visual are all available via the new multiplex

Live Production

Clear-Com intercom solutions RAIse bar at Italian state broadcaster

The deployment streamlines production facilities across RAI's complex network

Media Delivery

Italy’s RAI makes switch to DVB-T2

Rai Storia, Rai Scuola and Rai Radio 2 Visual channels will be broadcast exclusively via DVB-T2 transmissions next month

Virtual Production

Sony and Movie People bring virtual production to Milan

Sony's Crystal-LED VERONA, consisting of 280 Display Cabinets with a pixel pitch of 1.56mm, will form the centre of a 'main volume' operating space...

Live Production

Rockycam system on target at Euro 2024

The company launched its Rockycam system for a live Sky Sports broadcast of the match between Italy and Albania

Audio

ZOO Digital expands into Italy

The move follows ZOO's acquisition of local company LogoSound, whose clients include Turner Broadcasting

Live Production

Sony’s 8K cinema camera captures the action at Coppa Italia Frecciarossa

Behind the goal footage was enabled through the company's Sony VENICE 2 LIVE configuration camera

Virtual Production

Italy’s Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia opens virtual production studio

The studio incorporates motion capture, motion tracking, virtual and augmented reality, 3D and LED solutions

Live Production

EMG Italy runs over 1,500 annual events remotely with Riedel’s SimplyLive

EMG Italy can remotely produce and distribute a basis of 40 live events per weekend, with up to 30 live sports events simultaneously

Media Delivery

Broadcasters target streaming pirates ahead of new football season

Sky has reportedly won a High Court order in the UK to force ISPs to block pirate sites from being able to illegally stream...

IP Migration

Sky Italia embraces ST 2110, JPEG XS connectivity

Open-standard Imagine Communications' platforms integrate with Calrec and Arista products to deliver turnkey, best-of-breed IP solution

Media Management

How the cloud gives Sky Italia the X-Factor

The broadcaster has worked with AWS to introduce near real-time voting to its version of the hit singing show

Business

FIFA reaches Women’s World Cup rights deal with European broadcasters

The tournament will now be broadcast in the "big five" European markets following fears of a blackout in Europe

Business

Broadcasters urged to reach deal for FIFA Women’s World Cup rights

With less than 50 days to go until the first game, sports ministers of five European nations have signed a statement acknowledging their concern...

Live Production

Sony’s cameras aim to “highlight the drama” of Italy’s Coppa Italia final

The game's main camera will be a Sony HDC-F5500 in combination with a Fujifilm HKZ-25-1000mm lens

IP Migration

NVP opens new Innovation Hub built around SMPTE ST 2110

The NVP Innovation Hub consists of two production studios, six dubbing rooms, and an OB Van gateway

Production & Post

ARRI opens office in Rome

The office is situated in Rome's Prati district, and includes a creative space/show room, and large warehouse

Live Production

NVP scores with Riedel’s Simplylive on remote production

The Simplylive configuration for NVP includes two ViBox servers, each of which may act as an All-In-One production control system or as a slow-motion...

Media Management

Artificial intelligence to help broadcast Italy’s Torneo Delle Regioni

Tournament has signed a deal with Pixellot to provide the systems to enable the broadcast of all of the matches that are not televised

IP Migration

RAI takes control of its new production centre with Lawo

The broadcaster has installed a V__matrix solution in five production galleries and six studios

Live Production

Serie A’s new production centre scores with Dalet

Dalet Professional Services collaborated with EI Towers and CVE to deliver more than 100 ingest channels, 12 playout channels, online production, nearline and archive...

Production & Post

Creating a visual effects community across Europe

TVBEurope catches up with ACCESS:VFX's founder Simon Devereux and new European chapter lead Chris Kiser to talk about the need for a European-wide organisation...

Live Production

EMG opens new Milan-based broadcast operation hub

The hub has been developed by EMG Italy in cooperation with SES and EVS, and can run up to eight incoming live feeds and...

Media Management

Rai Way employs technology from Ateme and ENENSYS as part of move to DVB-T2

Move to DVB-T2 allows broadcasters to distribute HD content and provides more efficient and resilient signals, while freeing up the 700MHz terrestrial frequency for...

Business

LYNX Technik appoints new Italian distributor

CVE will offer the entire LYNX Technik range, including yellobrik, greenMachine, testor, and Series 5000

Media Delivery

Paramount Plus arrives in Italy

Paramount Plus will also launch on Sky platforms in Italy as part of a new multi-year distribution agreement

IP Migration

Italy’s Serie A employs IP in new broadcast centre

Imagine IP infrastructure helps deliver improvements in efficiency and picture quality, including up-, down- and cross-conversion between HD/UHD and SDR/HDR formats

Audio

RAI adds 5.1 surround and stereo systems to Rome TV studios

Broadcaster has installed two 8351 monitors from Genelec, combined with a pair of W371 Adaptive Woofer Systems for the stereo setup, while the 5.1 surround system consists...

Business

DAZN ‘to share Serie A rights with Sky Italia’

DAZN is believed to have entered talks with pay-TV operator Sky Italia following a renegotiation of its deal with Telecom Italia

Media Management

RAI upgrades its storage systems, and helps save the planet

The broadcaster is set to reduce its energy consumption by 60 per cent following a move to Avid's Nexis storage system

IP Migration

Imagine Communications supports Rai Way’s move to IP

The project is using Imagine's Selenio Network Processor as part of a completely new contribution infrastructure for Rai Way's video and audio networks, which combines...