76th Engineering Emmy Awards Celebrate Trailblazing Innovations in TV Tech, from AI to 8K Processing

September 4, 2024
76th Engineering Emmy Awards Celebrate Trailblazing Innovations in TV Tech, from AI to 8K Processing
  • The Television Academy has announced the recipients of the 76th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards, celebrating innovations that significantly impact television production.

  • This year's awards highlight significant technological advancements in areas such as AI, camera stabilization, editing software, and production tools.

  • Cris Abrego, chair of the Television Academy, emphasized the importance of honoring innovators who shape the future of television.

  • Benjamin Graf was recognized for creating Accentize’s dxRevive Pro, a speech-restoration plugin that enhances dialogue recordings, along with additional accolades for the HELIOS processing platform.

  • Adobe received the Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award and an Emmy for its Substance Painter product, recognized for its innovative approach in visual effects and animation.

  • The HELIOS LED Processing Platform, developed by Jeremy Hochman and his team, was acknowledged for revolutionizing video processing for LED screens, supporting video sources up to 8K resolution.

  • Huang's work in accelerated computing and generative AI has greatly impacted the tech industry, further solidifying his legacy.

  • The Tiffen Company was honored for its Steadicam Volt, which employs electronic stabilization technology to assist camera operators in achieving level shots.

  • The Avid Multicamera System, developed by Tom Ohanian and colleagues, continues to be a dominant technology for video editing since its introduction in 1994.

  • NVIDIA founder Jensen Huang received the Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achievement Award for his transformative contributions to television technology, particularly in graphics processing.

  • The DRS Nova Film and Video Restoration Software was recognized for its advancements in digital restoration technology, enhancing workflows in film labs and post-production.

  • The Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards are sponsored by companies including FIJI Water and United Airlines, reflecting the industry's commitment to innovation.

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