“I feel extremely good about using these HD cameras. The wonderful thing with HD is that the picture gives you a 3D feeling, because the stage lighting gives a 3D feel.”
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In this competition, some of the world’s most talented pilots are up against each other in a race based on speed, precision and skill. Shooting this high-speed action demands the right kit, in this case HDCAM and a Super Motion camera.
Founded in 1967 in Switzerland, the Montreux Jazz Festival held its forty-first edition in July 2007, under the direction of its founder Claude Nobs. The Festival has established itself as one of the most prestigious annual music events in the world.
“Shooting 23.98 progressive was the best option for us as it converts well to both PAL and NTSC and is the worldwide archive recording frame rate of choice.”
" I also wanted to future proof as much of the LIVE 8 material as possible in readiness for HDTV and high definition DVDs.”
“The breadth of the BBC Outside Broadcasts fleet at Glastonbury is diverse – from a single camera offering through to full operation, presentation and transmission facilities. Glastonbury and Wimbledon overlap and we’re unique in being able to deliver coverage of two prestigious, international live events simultaneously.”
Outside Broadcast Van “18” completely updated with HD technology
Sony MVS-8000A switcher, HDC-950 cameras and LMD Series LCD monitor stack form heart of new unit
Covent Garden installs complete production system for recording in HDCAM