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08-28-2007, 08:05 AM
GlobeCast Tackles High-Def Rugby
GlobeCast is putting high-definition in the spotlight at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, providing end-to-end satellite and fiber contribution services for host broadcaster TVH as well as other major broadcasters. The company said it will be experimenting with uncompressed HD signal transmission to assist service providers looking to transmit HD footage in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
To service its clients at the major rugby tournament, GlobeCast said it will deploy a fleet of 15 SNG vehicles to matches across France, including three trucks dedicated to solely to high-def. GlobeCast will also provide on-site production, dedicated facilities and network capacity to deliver HD coverage of the games, the company said.
According to the GlobeCast, host broadcaster TVH asked the satellite company to transmit coverage in standard- and high-definition to its international broadcast Center outside of Paris. Additionally, for the first time in Europe, GlobeCast will provide long-distance, terrestrial transport of non-compressed HD signals – a development that "promises to help telcos transport HD video without modifying infrastructures, updating equipment or compromising quality." This field test will be held at matches in Marseille, GlobeCast said.
Beginning Sept. 7, the Rugby World Cup will be one of GlobeCast's biggest sporting events of the year. As a security measure, GlobeCast will also ensure the transport in standard-definition of all backup feeds via satellite, the company said.
GlobeCast is putting high-definition in the spotlight at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, providing end-to-end satellite and fiber contribution services for host broadcaster TVH as well as other major broadcasters. The company said it will be experimenting with uncompressed HD signal transmission to assist service providers looking to transmit HD footage in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
To service its clients at the major rugby tournament, GlobeCast said it will deploy a fleet of 15 SNG vehicles to matches across France, including three trucks dedicated to solely to high-def. GlobeCast will also provide on-site production, dedicated facilities and network capacity to deliver HD coverage of the games, the company said.
According to the GlobeCast, host broadcaster TVH asked the satellite company to transmit coverage in standard- and high-definition to its international broadcast Center outside of Paris. Additionally, for the first time in Europe, GlobeCast will provide long-distance, terrestrial transport of non-compressed HD signals – a development that "promises to help telcos transport HD video without modifying infrastructures, updating equipment or compromising quality." This field test will be held at matches in Marseille, GlobeCast said.
Beginning Sept. 7, the Rugby World Cup will be one of GlobeCast's biggest sporting events of the year. As a security measure, GlobeCast will also ensure the transport in standard-definition of all backup feeds via satellite, the company said.