In early television news reporting, film footage typically was not available until at least an hour after an event was recorded due to the process it needed to undergo in order to be viewed and edited for broadcasting. This included chemical processing as well as manual cutting and splicing.
In the 1970s and 1980s, electronic news gathering, or ENG, was created to help reduce the delay between recording and broadcasting through the use of portable video cameras, recorders and wireless microphones.
“TV News Photographers – 1976” by Jay Phagan is licensed under CC BY 2.0
As video technology got better and the reliance on film diminished, the editing process also improved, allowing news stations the ability to broadcast live reports of events using live microwave and satellite trucks.
“Corey Rose in the KUSA 9News van (ENG Truck)” by Aranami, used under CC BY 2.0 / Cropped from original
ENG allowed for even greater use of outside broadcasts, in which the editing and transmission of news stories are conducted on-location from a mobile production unit.
“Stealth reporting” by Atomic Taco is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Keeping Current with Broadcast Technology
The National Association of Broadcasters produces an annual trade show called the NAB Show. The NAB Show is where equipment manufacturers showcase new technologies in the filmed entertainment and content delivery industries. It is the world’s largest video, audio and broadcast event serving the digital media and entertainment industries (NAB Show Facebook Page).
This year’s NAB Show will be from April 22-27, 2017 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Use the following code to get free exhibit passes: VEGAS17
In Nevada, we have experienced ENG audio and video operators who can help you deliver professional live coverage of news events, red carpet and award shows, sporting events, trade shows, and more. Their credits include the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), CMA Red Carpet, TNT Latin Grammy Awards, CONEXPO-CON/AGG, and many more.
If you are looking for ENG services for your next project, check out our online Nevada Production Directory for a list of ENG crew in Nevada or drop by our office and pick up a free printed directory!
If you offer ENG services in Nevada and are not yet listed in our Nevada Production Directory, you can learn more about how to sign up for the NPD here.