Live Production
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As the Olympic Flame arrives in Italy, Jenny Priestley talks to Warner Bros Discovery’s Matteo Pacor about changes in winter sports production, which give...
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Live Production
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...
Business
Netflix adds to European footprint with new Rome office
Netflix said the new office cements its “long-term commitment” to Italy and the country's creative community
Live Production
Italy’s RCS Sport selects EMG as new broadcast partner
The package of nine races requires an average use of three OB trucks, 10 (audio and video) motorbikes, 10 cameras along the cycling track...
Media Delivery
Serie A broadcasts first match in the metaverse
"We have chosen to be the first to broadcast a football match in the metaverse because we believe that the frontier of technological innovation...