Abstract: KING 5 is has transitioned to HD
Broadcast. The talk will cover:
A. Digital Transition, What it means
B. Going from 4x3 aspect ratio to 16x9
C. Difficulty of handling HD media and formats
D. Quality Control
E. Imbedded / Discrete Audio
F. Surround Sound challenges
Biography: Willie started his Broadcast
career at KGW-TV in Portland, OR in 1977. He operated in Studio,
Post-production and Master Control as well as performing a variety of
production services.
Starting in 1980, he began working at KING-TV Seattle, WA as a video tape
operator. From 1982 to 1987, while working at KING-TV, he operated as a
freelance technician for NMT (National Mobil Television), working NFL, NBA,
and MLB games for NBC, CBS, ABC, and ESPN. From 1987 to 1992 Willie
operated as a Post Production Editor for KING-TV, becoming supervisor for
Master Control, Videotape and Post production in 1993. As supervisor, he
helped ushered in automation for KING-TV and assisted in bringing KONG-TV
to air. Willie was then named Manager of Broadcast Operations in 1997.
Managing a 20+ person staff and working
closely with the Director of Engineering, supervising multi-million dollar
budgets and developing future strategies for the Seattle Market.
Seminar Information: The Seminar is free.
Please join the speaker for a no-host dinner after the seminar. Directions
to the restaurant will be provided at the seminar. Non-Members are welcome.
RSVP to Gary Johnson Gary.Johnson@tek.com
or (503) 627-1985. Please indicate if you plan to participate in the
dinner.
Directions
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