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Author:  Louie [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:58 pm ]
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Just noticed today that at the beginning of the newscast of KIRO 7 they have a big High Definition sign flash. Are they broadcasting in HD like KING 5? If so when did they switch? It looks pretty good. :D Thanks -Louie-
Author:  Louie [ Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:07 pm ]
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Just found out they did! Here is a video and slideshow, Looks really nice. :)

http://www.kirotv.com/video/15635438/index.html
http://www.kirotv.com/slideshow/news/15 ... etail.html
Author:  mikegilbert [ Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:16 am ]
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We sure are- New set/new HD cameras/ new HD infrastructure / new HD graphics/new HD Weather and Traffic equipment. The transition went smoother than most SD to HD transitions. Some sources aren't HD just yet: DOT cams (obvously), Live shots (waiting for 2ghz BAS relocation by Nextel), Citycam.

KOMO doesn't broadcast their news in HD- they're widescreen SD.
Author:  mikegilbert [ Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:30 am ]
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I snapped these- they give you a better sense of space with the new set.

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Author:  chpalmer [ Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:28 am ]
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Thanks for the pics...


Tell Rebecca S Hi! :lol:
Author:  Louie [ Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:02 pm ]
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SWEET PICS!!! :D Very detailed. Thanks!! The new set and HD look is lookin great! -Louie-
Author:  Louie [ Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:26 pm ]
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Is Chopper 7 going to get an HD camera upgrade?
Author:  mikegilbert [ Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:00 pm ]
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It has one already- the transmitter isn't HD just yet. We've got 10 live trucks/Chopper 7 to switch over so it will take a while. When we get our COFDM microwave gear it will be HD. As it stands, Chopper (as well as all live shots) are sent in 16x9 anamorphic (squished) Analog SD. Back at the station the signals are upconverted to 1080i HD. Legacy viewers (4x3) get a center cut of the picture- HD viewers get the full picture such as Anchor's hands or coffee cups on the side :mrgreen:

The problem we (as well as KOMO and KING) run into is analog anamorphic looks bad if the signal isn't 100% The noise gets magnified horizontally.


Chopper 7 Pics from SeaFair- on the nose is a FLIR Gyrostabilized camera mound with a Sony HD Block Camera looking through a Sweet HD lens. The microwave antennas are inside the clear Radome under the belly. They auto-track all of our different microwave receive sites.
Author:  mikegilbert [ Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:03 pm ]
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Bell 407 (Known as the Ferrari of the Sky) Harrison Ford owns and flies one.
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Author:  Louie [ Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:08 pm ]
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Wow thanks for answering! Nice pics of the chopper! :D
So what do you do at the station?

--Also sent you a private message-
Author:  mikegilbert [ Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:34 pm ]
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I'm a Technical director and also direct newscasts
Author:  Atomic Taco [ Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:44 am ]
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Those last two pics of the chopper blend in really well; it almost looks like Chopper 7 is going to land on Chopper 7.
Author:  Rick [ Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:23 am ]
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Thanks Mike! Cool pics and inside info.I think it's really interesting to listen in on the common helicopter frequency when chopper 7 and the other news helicopters are on scene covering something.Some cool chit-chat between pilots can be heard. 122.7750.
Author:  SpudGunMan [ Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:20 pm ]
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wow nice change I worked with Kiro back in 98, quite a change.

those pictures are great looking what is your camera those photos are damn good.
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