Tech pioneer William Wang, originally from Vizio, given Lifetime Achievement Award at Tech Emmys event
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) recently hosted the 75th Engineering Emmy Awards, recognising outstanding achievements in production technology. The event, hosted by Emmy award-winning science correspondent David Pogue, celebrated various innovations and individuals who have significantly contributed to the television industry.
One of the highlights of the evening was the inaugural "Excellence in Production Technology" Emmy Award, which was presented to "The Santa Clauses Season 2." Rachel Rose, R&D supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), accepted the award on behalf of the company, praising their innovative StageCraft technology used in the series. ILM, in partnership with ILM's San Francisco office and SDFX, oversaw visual effects work on the project, ensuring a seamless partnership.
Another significant honour went to Vizio founder and CEO William Wang, who received Lifetime Achievement honours for his contributions to the television manufacturing industry. In a statement, Wang expressed his gratitude for the award, noting that it was also a testament to the team at Vizio.
Several companies were recognised for their pioneering work in various areas. Amagi, Pluto TV, Turner, and Quova were honoured for their contributions to the development of Manifest-Based Playout for FAST. This technology allows for efficient playout of content across multiple television shows.
Meanwhile, DirecTV was acknowledged for its stream switching technology between satellite broadcast and internet, improving signal reliability. The company also delivers targeted ad messages across paused media, a testament to its commitment to innovation in advertising.
In the realm of hardware video accelerators for cloud, AMD, Meta, Google, and Netint were celebrated for their designs and deployments. These advancements have made cloud video processing more efficient and accessible.
The FCC was honoured for designing the spectrum auction, a crucial step in the allocation of radio frequencies for television broadcasting. Auctionomics, a company involved in the design of the spectrum auction, was also recognised.
Two television pioneers, Alan Archibald Campbell Swinton and Boris Lvovich Rosing, were honoured for their groundbreaking work in the early days of television. Their innovations laid the foundation for the television industry as we know it today.
Lastly, Katharine Burr Blodgett, a lesser-known pioneer in television technology, was recognised for her development of lighting, ventilation, and lens-coating technologies. Her contributions, though often overlooked, have significantly improved the quality of television broadcasts.
The 2024 Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards also took place at the event, with honorees including Lyon Lamb, Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Panasonic, BBC, NBC, Broadcom, General Instrument (CommScope), LANcity (CommScope), and 3COM (HP). These awards serve as a testament to the continuous innovation and advancement in the television industry.
Adam Sharp, NATAS President and CEO, stated that Wang's Lifetime Achievement Award was in recognition of a long career of reshaping what's possible and making advanced technology accessible. This sentiment echoes the spirit of the Engineering Emmy Awards, which aims to celebrate the unsung heroes behind the screens, driving the television industry forward.
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