10 Questions
What is ENG in the context of television news delivery?
Usage of electronic video and audio technologies by reporters to gather and present news
Why was the term ENG coined in the 1970s?
Due to the rise of videotape technology
What was a significant drawback of film-based news gathering?
Time-consuming chemical processing before viewing and editing
What type of spectrum channels are set aside in the United States for terrestrial microwave communications?
ENG video channels
What is the frequency range for TV Broadcast Auxiliary Services (BAS) Channel A10?
2483.5-2500 MHz
What is a major disadvantage of unlicensed use of spectrum for news gathering?
No frequency coordination, leading to interference
What electronic formats have been used by journalists for recording interviews and natural sound?
DAT, MiniDisc, CD, DVD
What technology forever shifted ENG by offering a new method of video recording?
Portable professional video cameras
Which development enabled greater outside broadcasts and shooting of own stories by reporters for short-form news delivery?
Use of ENG
What did KMOX in St. Louis, Mo., become the first station to do in 1974?
Abandon film and switch entirely to ENG
Study Notes
Evolution of Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and Broadcast Video Production
- Transition from film to portable professional video cameras and recorders revolutionized television journalism in the late 1960s
- Introduction of Portapak video camera in 1967 forever shifted ENG by offering a new method of video recording
- Videotape technology advancements facilitated the use of microwave transmission for quick footage delivery
- KMOX in St. Louis, Mo., was the first station to abandon film and switch entirely to ENG in 1974, followed by others nationwide
- ENG greatly reduced the delay between capturing and broadcasting news footage, enabling steady news cycles
- CNN launched in 1980, as ENG technologies were emerging, although faced early transmission issues
- ENG proved crucial for television news, enabling easier editing, duplication, and distribution of news content
- Initial ENG cameras and recorders were heavier and bulkier than film equivalents, limiting mobility for camera operators
- Ongoing technological developments in broadcast video production equipment are showcased annually at the NAB Show
- Mobile broadband developments have led to the emergence of Digital Mobile News Gathering (DMNG) devices for high-quality live content delivery
- Evolution from film to 4K resolution with lighter-weight equipment and aerial footage delivery through drones
- Use of ENG has enabled greater outside broadcasts, with reporters shooting their own stories and interviews for short-form news delivery
Test your knowledge of the Evolution of Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and Broadcast Video Production with this quiz. Explore the transition from film to portable professional video cameras, the impact of ENG on television journalism, technological advancements, and the emergence of Digital Mobile News Gathering (DMNG) devices.
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