TV Technology - January 7, 2009 - (Page S6)

Autoscript Autoscript, a proud member of the Vitec Group, is the worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of fully featured PC-based teleprompter systems. These range from basic eight-inch field or studio teleprompters to highly sophisticated 20-inch prompter systems that seamlessly interface with leading-edge newsroom computer/automation systems from all the major vendors. Established in the U.K. in 1984, Autoscript today has headquarters in London and the U.S. Autoscript’s teleprompter systems incorporate advanced multilingual software solutions as well as extensive on-camera hardware innovations, PCI cards, and an expanding line of sophisticated control and prompting accessories (including voice-activated and wireless prompting). and frequent, convenient software upgrades provide the very best teleprompter systems for a broad variety of television broadcast and professional video applications. Autoscript is the new definition in prompting. Autoscript has achieved success by being customer-driven. It has developed its award-winning line of products based on user input. This process is ongoing; Autoscript constantly evaluates feedback from customers in planning new improvements in hardware and software features. Autoscript enables users to employ any of its three levels of “WinPlus” software with any “on-camera” hardware, including that of other manufacturers. There are more than 4500 teleprompter installations worldwide running Autoscript’s wellproven and stable Windows-based WinPlus application. Autoscript’s WinPlus updates keep pace with user needs and new developments in newsroom computer systems (most of the developers of which are strategic partners with Autoscript). One leading newsroom computer system even supplies a version of Autoscript’s WinPlus software with its own newsroom solution for seamless integration within the broadcast IT environment. Autoscript is honored to win its latest STAR Award from the editorial team of TV Technology Europe magazine. This STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award recognizes Autoscript’s new line of TFT screens introduced at IBC 2008. Autoscript’s new range of thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) screens were developed in collaboration “We are delighted to accept the coveted TVT Star Award for the second year running,” comments Brian Larter, Autoscript’s Worldwide Managing Director. “It’s an award that is all the more valuable since it independently recognizes the sheer behindthe-scenes effort it takes to develop advances that truly benefit the industry.” “STAR awards are given to new products that help a user save money or accomplish a task in an easier way,” adds Mark Hallinger, Editor of TV Technology Europe. To find out more about Autoscript, please log on to www.autoscript.tv. Autoscript Prompter Photo courtesy of WINK-TV, Fort Myers FL with control card manufacturer Digital View Group. The screens feature an LED backlit display that reduces weight, power consumption, and heat generation. Autoscript’s technology alliance with Digital View advances TFT management to a new level of support, as it enables greater picture quality and improved service diagnostics, including such information as run life. These benefits deliver greater reliability, performance, and longer TFT life. This year marks the second successive on in which Autoscript has been presented with a TVT STAR Award. At IBC 2007 Autoscript won for its new ELP-8DV field-portable prompting system. Superior design and construction, reliable customer support, 6 http://www.autoscript.tv http://www.autoscript.tv

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TV Technology - January 7, 2009 NFL Enters a New Dimension Mobile DTV Looms Large in 2009 Contents A ‘Flexible Framework’ Doing More With Less ‘X’tra-Streamlined Finish Line in Sight for BAS Transition Ahead of the Relocation Curve DTV Transition Survival Guide ENG and the Lines of Communication DTV Transition Survival Guide Who Do We Really Work For? Obama to Expand Internet Access The Wizard Takes a Holiday The Solid-State Disk Revival To Light the Ear... or Not Hulu Gets It Right—the First Time User Reports—Video Servers & Recording/Controllers Reference Guide Product Showcase Classifieds Marketplace TV Tech Business

TV Technology - January 7, 2009

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