User Reports

The winners in the toughest ratings fight have one thing in common: Thomson Grass Valley™ multiformat and HD digital news production systems.

They're installed at leading station groups in the top five U.S. markets -- and at leading news outlets worldwide. With a complete workflow that spans acquisition, production and playout, it's clear that when you're watching the news, you're watching Grass Valley technology at work.

For more information about Thomson Grass Valley products, please visit thomsongrassvalley.com.

User Reports

Applications based user reports show how leading industry professionals are implementing the latest HD solutions in their facilities.

KFMB Moves to Full HD Program Playout With Thomson Grass Valley

by Richard Lochmann, February 20, 2008

Director of Engineering KFMB-TV

We began broadcasting our local newscasts in the 1080i HD this January. Ratings are good and the viewers really like the way our channel looks as compared to other stations.

Edius Is My Personal Project System

by Alan J. Levi, November 27, 2007

Independent Hollywood Director/Producer

Through my production company AJL Productions, Inc., we use the Thomson Grass Valley Edius edit system for a number of professional network and theatrical projects, as well as noncommercial speculative projects.

WMTJ Builds Digital Future With GV Routing

by Ariel Diaz Osorio, July 19, 2007

Vice President of Engineering, WMTJ

As a public station, our mission has always been to educate viewers in a variety of ways.

KWTV Makes DTV Switch With Thomson Grass Valley

by Randy Cassimus, June 19, 2007

Director of Production, KWTV

After months of discussion and planning, KWTV, the CBS affiliate here, made the transition to digital television broadcasting on Nov. 5, 2006.

Tribune Stations Get CDC-enabled With Grass

by Rich Kittilstved, January 16, 2007

Director of Engineering, Tribune WXIN/WTTV

Utilizing an innovative centralcasting model, the CDC is now feeding stations in Indianapolis, Chicago, New York, Denver, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Portland and Seattle.

EDIUS Calms Hurricane Editing Job

by Jim Edds, Managing Director, Extreme Storms , December 20, 2006

Extreme Storms creates professional stock footage and still images of extreme weather.

Thomson Grass Valley Helps Launch WSHM-TV

by Mike McCarthy, August 11, 2006

On-Site Engineer, WSHM-TV

When we built this station last summer, we were faced with having to put a local news operation on the air in a very short time, and on a very limited budget. When we selected signal processing equipment, we were careful to do our homework and pick equipment providing both value and flexibility. The system had to make sense for us, both financially and technically.

Trinity Broadcasting Network Switches to HD with Thomson Grass Valley

by Paul Crouch, Jr., August 11, 2006

Vice President of Administration, Trinity Broadcasting Network

The Trinity Broadcasting Network is the seventh largest conglomerate and TV station owner in the United States, reaching 93 percent of the homes in America. ... With the help of systems integrator TV Magic, we've just completed HD upgrades to our two studios in Costa Mesa. We've installed six Grass Valley LDK 4000 HD cameras, a Grass Valley Trinix HD router and a Grass Valley Kalypso HD video production center.

Fast Channel Routes Spots With Thomson Grass Valley

by Robin Shahid, August 11, 2006

Chief Engineer and Broadcast Product Specialist, Fast Channel Network

Fast Channel Network has served the broadcast and cable industry for the past 10 years. We were one of the first organizations to help media companies deliver radio commercials over the Internet.