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| | | | WASP3D to showcase Interactive on-air graphics solution at Broadcast Asia 2009
The leading real-time 3D interactive graphics solution to feature WASPi Mimosa & WASP3D 2009 at the expo
WASP3D, the leading workflow based interactive 3D broadcast graphics solution announced that it would be showcasing its touch screen based broadcast presentation tool, WASPi Mimosa and WASP3D 2009 edition at Broadcast Asia, Singapore.
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| | | | Autodesk Flare: New Visual Effects Software Adopted Around the Globe
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced that its new Autodesk Flare visual effects software - launched just one month ago - has been licensed by five post-production companies across three continents. Flare is a creative companion to Autodesk Flame and Autodesk Inferno visual effects and compositing software.
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| | | | Hitachi HD Cameras to be Used by Canada's Olympic B'cast Media Consortium
Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance cameras, today announced that Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium, the official Canadian broadcaster of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, will use 39 new Hitachi SK-HD1000 multi-standard, multiformat studio/field cameras for its coverage of the Games.
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| | | | PBS Station Selects Three Hitachi HD Cameras for Studio Production
Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance cameras, today announced that KSMQ—a PBS station in Austin, MN—has outfitted its main studio with three new Hitachi SK-HD1000 multi-standard, multi-format cameras to produce public interest programming for viewers in its Southern Minnesota-Northern Iowa coverage area.
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| | | | Green Dot Builds Broadcast Services With Harmonic Video Delivery Solutions
Harmonic's Technology Enables Leading Operator in Trinidad and Tobago to Expand DVB-T Television Services and Deliver Superior Quality
Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that Green Dot, a leading provider of innovative telecommunication solutions in Trinidad and Tobago, has deployed Harmonic's market-leading video delivery solutions to expand its terrestrial (DVB-T) television service.
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| | | | AMWA Workflow Seminar Panel Includes Leading Studio Officers
Hollywood Seminar on advanced media workflows will feature industry experts speaking about their experiences with file-based production
For the first time, the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) is pleased to co-sponsor this seminar that brings together production and post-production experts, vendors and users to explore the current generation of file based workflows and future expectations.
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| | | | Vicon Launches Bonita
New generation Bonita camera is small, powerful and cost-effective
Vicon, developer of motion capture products, today launched Bonita, a small, affordable optical capture camera for tracking and analyzing motion. Bonita is capable of capturing 240FPS while being small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.
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| | | | Edgeware and Inlet Partner to Deliver Adaptive Streaming
Edgeware AB and Inlet Technologies today announced interoperability between Edgeware’s Web TV servers and Inlet’s Spinnaker™ live streaming appliance for the delivery of Microsoft® Smooth Streaming and Apple Live HTTP Streaming video over the Internet.
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| | | | Edgeware and Inlet Partner to Deliver Adaptive Streaming
Edgeware AB and Inlet Technologies today announced interoperability between Edgeware’s Web TV servers and Inlet’s SpinnakerTM live streaming appliance for the delivery of Microsoft® Smooth Streaming and Apple Live HTTP Streaming video over the Internet.
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| | | | Vicon launches boujou 5
Vicon, developer of motion capture and image understanding systems, for the Entertainment, Life Science and Engineering industries, has today announced that boujou 5 is now available for purchase. boujou is the industry leading matchmoving software, famed for its established ease of use and automation.
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| | | | Vicon to showcase boujou 5 at Siggraph 2009
New Version Features Faster Solves and New Manual Tools
Vicon, developer of motion capture and image understanding systems, for the entertainment, life science and defense industries, has today announced that it will be showcasing a pre-release version of its eagerly awaited boujou 5 at the Siggraph conference this August in New Orleans, LA.
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| | | | Workflow Specialist Cinegy Opens Los Angeles Office
New Outpost will Provide Demos, Training and Support for Company's Enhanced North American Presence
Cinegy, a Munich-based developer of world-leading workflow, asset management and OEM solutions for the broadcast and post production industries, has opened an office in Los Angeles to provide high-level product demonstrations, advanced training and support for its growing network of resellers and systems integrators in North America.
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| | | | BYU-Hawaii Selects Four Hitachi HD Cameras
Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance cameras, today announced that Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYU-Hawaii)—an accredited, four-year undergraduate institution in Laie, HI—bought four Hitachi SK-HD1000 native 1080i HDTV studio/field production cameras to produce HD programming for its website as well as for BYU Television.
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| | | | GenArts Brings "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Character to Life AND Unveils New Website
Visual Effects Artists Rely on State-of-the-Art Software to Put a Face to the Name “Diamond Girl”
GenArts Inc., the leading provider of specialized digital visual effects software for the film, television and video industries, today announced that its state-of-the-art visual effects software GenArts Sapphire™ was used to create the “Diamond Girl” character in this month’s blockbuster X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The much-anticipated feature film is the latest movie to leverage Sapphire for high-quality visual effects that capture the imagination of audiences worldwide.
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| | | | Hawaiian Broadcasters Deliver Robust Digital TV Service, Protect the Environment Using Harmonic's Solutions
Maui LLC Uses Harmonic's Stream Processing and Network Management Technologies to Enable Environmentally Safe, Two-Way Digital Transmission on Hawaiian Islands
Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that Maui LLC -- a consortium of six broadcast stations headquartered in Oahu formed to provide efficient TV signal distribution to subscribers -- has deployed Harmonic's ProStream™ 1000 stream processing solutions and NMX Digital Service Manager™ for a substantial network rebuild.
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| | | | Santa Fe Productions selects ATTO FastStream™ SC 7500 Shared Storage Solution for High-Definition Video Production
Performance, Price and Scalability combine to Improve Post-Production Workflow
ATTO Technology, Inc., a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments today announced that their FastStream™ SC 7500 RAID storage controller that enables a shared environment using SAS or SATA storage while connecting workstations via Fibre Channel - has been selected by Santa Fe Productions to deliver a high-performance, data-protected storage environment for a shared workflow in a studio environment.
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| | | | ION Media Networks Adds EditShare XStream Technology
XStream's high performance handles ION's HD production workflow
EditShare™, the technology leader in cross-platform collaborative editing and shared media storage, today announced that ION Media Networks has expanded its EditShare shared media storage with the deployment of two new EditShare XStream high performance systems. The XStream units with a total of 64TB of storage support the HD production by the ION Creative Services team. Utilizing content creation tools from Avid, Apple and Maya, the Creative Services professionals produce on-air promotions, graphics and branding for all of ION's company-owned stations and networks from their West Palm Beach, Florida facility.
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| | | | WEGENER® to Launch iPump® 525 IP Media Player at NAB 2009
WEGENER media player ideal for IP-based digital signage, corporate communications, and subscription-based services
Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio, and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced it will introduce the WEGENER® iPump® 525 IP media player at the 2009 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 20-23 at booth #SU7913.
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| | | | The Studio Acquires VICON T10 Motion Capture System
New York Design Facility Specializes in Animatics; Plans Expansion into 3D Animation with Advanced Mocap System
VICON, developer of Academy Award®-winning motion capture systems, today announced the sale and installation of its T10 motion capture system at graphic design and 2D animation company The Studio, located in New York City.
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| | | | Blue Ridge Communications Produces Programming with Hitachi HD Cameras
Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance cameras, today announced that Blue Ridge Communications (BRC)-a regional cable television, Internet, and VoIP provider serving Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania-is using two Hitachi SK-HD1000 native 1080i HDTV studio/field production cameras to produce programming for its local origination channel, TV13.
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| | | | U. of Nebraska-Lincoln Employs Six Hitachi HD Cameras
Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance cameras, today announced that the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is using six Hitachi SK-HD1000 native 1080i HDTV studio/field production cameras to produce public service programs.
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| | | | WEGENER® to Launch CompelConnect.com™ Service at NAB 2009
Web-based solution provides full-featured control of small to mid-sized media networks
Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio, and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced it will introduce CompelConnect.com, a web-based network control system for media networks, at the 2009 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 18-23 in NAB Booth #SU7913.
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| | | | WEGENER® to Showcase Innovative Media Distribution Solutions at NAB 2009
Highlights include scalable network control, new Internet delivery solutions, advanced localization tools for radio, customized digital signage solutions
Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio, and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced it will introduce a number of innovative solutions to customize media distribution at the 2009 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 18-23 (NAB Booth #SU7913).
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| | | | Broadcast Pix Unveils New Fluent Workflow Software for Slate
Software Suite Streamlines Live Production Workflow with Rapid File Import, Macro Memories with Files, 2 M/E Soft Panel, and Data-Driven Graphics
Broadcast Pix™ announced Fluent™ workflow software today for its Slate™ integrated live video production systems. The new workflow software exploits the system's unique video and file integration to improve functionality and performance.
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| | | | VER Selects Large Complement of Hitachi SK-HD1000 HD Cameras
Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance HDTV cameras, today announced that Video Equipment Rentals (VER)—the nation’s premiere AV/broadcast equipment rental company—has purchased a large complement of Hitachi SK-HD1000 HDTV studio and field production cameras.
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| | | | Hitachi Unveils Z-HD5000 Portable HD Studio, EFP Camera at NAB 2009
First HDTV Model in the Popular, Affordable Z-Series Product Line
Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., a leading provider of affordable, high performance HDTV cameras, today announced it will unveil the new Hitachi Z-HD5000 portable, dockable HDTV studio and EFP camera, with native scan in 1080/59.94i or 1080/50i, at the 2009 NAB show April 20-23, 2009 in Las Vegas.
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| | | | Click 3X Launches Click 3X Entertainment
Bob English, Tony Kadillak, David Edelstein, and Rob Meyers - all from the award-winning creative team at NY-based broadcast design firm Nth Degree have recently joined forces with Click 3X to create a new broadcast design division called Click 3X Entertainment. This new group will cater strictly to broadcast, providing branding strategy, design, and identity to complement Click's animation, design, and visual effects teams.
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| | | | NBC Digital Health Network Upgrades WEGENER® Compel® Network Control System and Adds MediaPlan® Content Management System
WEGENER Equipment to Support Live and File-Based Broadcasts of The Patient Channel and The Newborn Channel to Hospitals Worldwide
Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio, and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced that the NBC Digital Health Network, a New York based division of the iVillage Networks, recently upgraded its WEGENER® Compel® network control system and installed WEGENER MediaPlan® content management software to expand file-based workflows and broadcasts.
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| | | | Fujinon to Intro First 3 Megapixel, Day/Night Vari-Focal Lens
YV Series Designed for CS Mounts, 1/3-Inch Camera Format; Ideal for Security Applications
At the ISC West convention this April in Las Vegas, Fujinon (Booth 8141) will introduce the industry’s first three megapixel, vari-focal lens designed for day/night operation - the YV2.1x2.8SR4A-SA2. Specialized optics provide crisp color images in daylight and black and white images in darkness - without the need to refocus. The YV2.1x2.8SR4A-SA2 has a focal length range of 2.8 to 6mm, an aperture range of F1.3 to T360, and a 101 degree horizontal angle of view at 2.8mm.
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| | | | WEGENER Receives Patent for Method that Reduces Costs and Extends Life
Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio, and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced that WEGENER has been granted a U.S. patent for an innovative method that enables “Rotational Use of Memory to Minimize Erase and Rewrite Cycles on Flash Memory Devices.”
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| | | | Lindenwood Univ. Chooses Hitachi HD Cameras for Local Newscasts
Lindenwood University, in St. Charles, MO., has installed three Hitachi SK-HD1000 1080i HDTV Studio/Field cameras with Fujinon HAs18x7.6BRM lenses in its new Charter Communications HD Video Studio. Designed as an environment where communications majors could hone professional broadcast skills, the studio and its adjacent control room were funded by Lindenwood University and Charter Communications.
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| | | | Wohler Builds on Recent R&D Expansion, Names Jeff McNall Manager of National Sales and Market Development
Wohler Also Grows Engineering Department With Two Key Hires
Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced the appointment of Jeff McNall as manager of national sales and market development. In his new position with Wohler, McNall will liaise with the company's engineering and sales teams and work along with its customers to develop specific solutions to their needs, not just in the broadcast realm, but also in the broad range of markets looking to take greater advantage of smart media technologies.
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| | | | UC Merced Adopts VICON F40 Motion Capture System
School of Engineering Taps Into the Power of VICON for Projects in Cognitive Science, Virtual Reality, Biomechanics and Robotics
ICON, developer of Academy Award®-winning motion capture systems, today announced the adoption of its F40 motion capture system at University of California, Merced's School of Engineering for research projects in cognitive science, virtual reality, biomechanics and robotics.
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| | | | Harris Corporation is Twice Honored at 60th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards
Harris Broadcast Technology Recognized for Enhancing Consumer Viewing Experience
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, received two awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) at the 60th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards ceremony that took place January 7, 2009, at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.
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| | | | Announcing ProxyMill™ for Macintosh OSX
A New Automated Proxy Builder for P2 and QuickTime Movies
Imagine Products, Inc. announces the release and general availability of ProxyMill™ for Macintosh, a new automated video compression application for Panasonic [NYSE symbol: PC] P2 media.
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| | | | WEGENER Vice President to Speak at 2009 GV Expo in “Digital Signage Showcase”
Kamy Merithew will present “Transforming a Video Production Cost Center into a Revenue Generating Unit”
Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio, and data distribution networks worldwide today announced that WEGENER Vice President of Marketing, Kamy Merithew, has been selected to speak at the "Digital Signage Showcase" session during this year’s Government Video Technology Expo (GV Expo).
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| | | | Citizen Pictures Adds 3, Hires Local Rock Star
Denver-based broadcast-design and production company Citizen Pictures has beefed up its robust cadre of creative and production talent with a promotion from within and the addition of two new team members.
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| | | | NewTek Enhances Customer Experience through Extended Technical Support Hours
Customers now have access to in-house experts for portable live production and 3D animation support seven days a week
NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that it has extended its superior technical support hours. Customers using innovative NewTek solutions for portable live production and 3D animation and effects can now access highly-trained in-house experts every day for assistance.
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| | | | Xytech Systems Appoints Tony Lockard as Senior VP of Business Development
Xytech Systems Corporation, a leading provider of software solutions that improve, automate, and streamline the mission, critical business aspects of media operations, including business workflow, resource scheduling, media library management, and digital workflow automation, today announced the appointment of Tony Lockard, a 22-year industry veteran, as Senior Vice President of Business Development.
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| | | | VICON Introduces New T10 Entry-Level Motion Capture Camera
T10 1 Megapixel Camera Delivers VICON Reliability and Benefits in a Cost Effective Professional Package
VICON, developer of Academy Award®-winning motion capture systems, today announced the VICON T10 Camera. With the release of this new 1 Megapixel camera, VICON is extending the benefits of its latest T-Series camera range at a reduced price point.
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| | | | Canon U.S.A. Introduces BU-50H High-Definition 16:9 Remote-Control Robotic Indoor Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera System
Turn-Key Three-CCD HD Camera Features Canon 20X Zoom Lens, Auto-Focus Function, Optical Image Stabilization, Genlock Input, HD-SDI and SD-SDI Video Output With Embedded Audio, Quiet Operation, and Non-Proprietary Control Protocol
Following on the success of its BU-45H remote-control outdoor robotic pan-tilt HD 16:9 camera system, the Broadcast and Communications division of Canon U.S.A., Inc. has now introduced the BU-50H for indoor POV (point-of-view) applications.
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| | | | Maximum Throughput Delivers Third Sledgehammer HD!O System to Aardman Animations
New system to be used for production of animated commercials, establishing a more efficient workflow to increase productivity and reduce project times
Maximum Throughput Inc., developers of multi-user media management and editing applications and high-performance media servers and storage solutions, announces that Aardman Animations, a world leader in animation for feature film, television series and commercials, has taken delivery of its third Maximum Throughput Sledgehammer HD!O file server and real-time, multi-format video device.
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| | | | WEGENER® Hosts the WEGENER FORUM: Denver August 19th – 21st, 2008
WEGENER® Offers Private Meetings and Product Demonstrations Focused on Technologies and Strategies for Media Distribution Networks
Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced that the company will host The WEGENER FORUM: Denver from August 19-21, 2008 at the Inverness Conference Center in Englewood, CO.
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| | | | House of Moves Adds Soundstage & Animation Team
Expands Staff with Full Service Animation Team
VICON House of Moves, a leading motion capture service bureau and a division of VICON, the developer of Academy Award®-winning motion capture systems, today announced the company's most significant expansion to date.
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| | | | Hitachi Delivers Three HD Cameras to OLC Education and Conference Center
OLC Education and Conference Center, a state-of-the-art meeting and training facility in Rosemont, IL, recently purchased two Hitachi SK-3020P HDTV studio cameras and one DK-H32 HDTV robotic remote box camera providing clients an outstanding source for high definition studio production. The cameras were sold through Hitachi dealer ROSCOR, based in Mount Prospect, IL.
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| | | | GRS Uses Alchemist Ph.C--HD Standards Converter to Deliver HD Conversion and Finishing Services
Comprehensive Conversion System Enables Live International Broadcast of High-Profile Sports and Entertainment Events, Supports Post-Production on Award-Winning Films
Snell & Wilcox today announced that New York City post house GRS is using the Alchemist Ph.C – HD motion compensated HD standards converter to meet the demands of international program exchange and high-end finishing, working on award-winning films such as "Fahrenheit 9/11," "Taxi to the Dark Side," "The Education of Shelby Knox," and "Sicko."
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| | | | New VICON System Quadruples Motion Capture Camera Resolution
Remarkable boost in fidelity and quality extends creative options for digital characters in films, television and games
VICON, developer of Academy Award®-winning motion capture systems, today announced the VICON MX T-Series. The MX-T Series includes an all-new camera design and new Giganet device with cameras available in a variety of resolution options, including the T160 (16 Megapixel), T40 (4 Megapixel) and T20 (2 Megapixel).
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| | | | Ikegami High Definition CMOS Cameras Are On The Mark For NEP Supershooters
Ten HDK-79EC Camera Systems Outfit NEP’s New SS17 Mobile Production Truck
NEP Supershooters, a leading international provider of outsourced television production services critical to the delivery of live sports and entertainment events, recently outfitted its SS17 mobile production truck with ten Ikegami HDK-79EC HD Native Multi-Format CMOS Camera Systems, which provide full 16:9 aspect ratio and operation in 1080/60i, 1080/24p, and 720/60p HD.
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| | | | Lincoln University Selects Three Hitachi Cameras for Studio
Lincoln University of Missouri, one of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), in Jefferson City, MO, recently purchased three Hitachi Z-4500W professional SD cameras for use in its on-campus JCTV (Jefferson City Television) studio.
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| | | | WEGENER Demonstrates Solutions to Maximize Bandwidth Usage within Broadcast Networks at NAB 2008
Blending Network Control, Distribution and Receiver Technology
Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, announced that the company celebrated 30 years in operation with a strong presence at the 2008 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention held April 14-17 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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| | | | WEGENER Unveils Next Generation Network Control System at NAB 2008
Introducing Compel II for comprehensive management of video, audio and data broadcasts within commercial and private network operations
Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced it will unveil the next generation WEGENER Compel® II network control system at the 2008 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention, Booth #SU7911, April 14-17, 2008, in Las Vegas.
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| | | | Final Cut Server Now Shipping
Apple® today announced that Final Cut® Server, a powerful software solution for media asset management and workflow automation, is now shipping. A scaleable server application, Final Cut Server automatically catalogs large collections of assets, allows searching across multiple disks and SAN volumes and enables viewing, annotation and approval of content from anywhere using a PC or Mac®.
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| | | | WEGENER Executives Selected as Featured Speakers during NAB 2008
Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced that two of its executives have been selected as feature speakers during the National Association of Broadcasters convention (NAB), starting on April 11th at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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| | | | WEGENER Exec to Address File-Based B'casting at PBS Tech Conference
Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio, and data distribution networks worldwide today announced that WEGENER’s VP System Architect, Gary Pelkey, has been invited to discuss “Network Control and File-Based Broadcasting” at this year’s PBS Technology Conference, which is scheduled to take place from April 9th -11th at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in Las Vegas, NV, just prior to the National Association of Broadcasters’ convention.
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| | | | Maximum Throughput to Intro Sledgehammer MAXmirror Fully Redundant Configuration at NAB08
MAXmirror Combines High-Speed and Redundancy Required for Mission-Critical Broadcast Applications
Maximum Throughput Inc., developers of ultra high-performance, software-based solutions for networked storage infrastructure and media management, will introduce the Sledgehammer MAXmirror configuration for creating fully redundant online storage at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2008 convention being held from April 14-17 in Las Vegas.
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| | | | WEGENER Receives $1.6 million order from Conklin-Intracom for IPTV Equipment
WEGENER’s SMD-515 IPTV set top boxes to support premium IPTV services, such as HD programming, video on demand and integrated personal video recording
(Duluth, Georgia--March 18, 2008) Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced receipt of an order totaling over $1.6 million from Conklin-Intracom for SMD 515 IPTV set top boxes to support the IPTV offerings of multiple telco operators.
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| | | | NAB 08: FOR-A to Intro Comprehensive Media Management System
MXF to Baseband Converter and MXF File Conversion Software are the First in the System to be Launched
FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will introduce MediaConcierge, a comprehensive content management system for use by broadcast television stations and video production houses worldwide at NAB 2008 in Las Vegas from April 14-17, 2008 (Booth #SU5220)
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| | | | Avid Technology Appoints EVP and GM of Professional Video Unit
Kirk Arnold to Lead Company's Efforts in Broadcast and Post-Production Markets
Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID) announced that Kirk Arnold has joined the company as executive vice president and general manager of Avid's Professional Video business unit, reporting directly to Avid Chief Executive Officer Gary Greenfield.
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| | | | Hitachi Delivers Three HD Cameras to Buffalo State College
Buffalo State College, State University of New York (SUNY), recently upgraded its broadcast studio facilities with three new Hitachi SK-3020P HDTV studio cameras. The cameras are used by Buffalo State’s Instructional Resources (IR) television department to produce multi-camera programs that satisfy the college’s instructional, administrative, and community relations needs.
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| | | | News: Fairfield Univ. Upgrades with Three Hitachi HD Cameras
Hitachi SK-3020P HDTV Cameras Support Fairfield University’s New Media/Film/Television/Radio Curriculum, Student Productions and Production for Broadcast Networks
Fairfield University, in Fairfield, CT, has upgraded its Media Center with the addition of three Hitachi SK-3020P HDTV studio/EFP cameras, equipped with Hitachi CU-3100 camera control units and Fujinon HA18x7.6BRM HD lenses.
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| | | | Broadcast Pix Ships 600th System to Texas Rangers
Broadcast Pix™ Inc. today announced the shipment of its 600th unit to Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, home of the Texas Rangers, a Major League Baseball team. The Rangers Ballpark video production team will use its Broadcast Pix Slate live video production system to broadcast replays during home baseball games on large video monitors in the ballpark. The replays will be reminiscent of what viewers experience on broadcast television.
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| | | | Adobe Debuts Flash Media Server 3 Product Line
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the Adobe® Flash® Media Server 3 family of products, which offers streaming media and real-time communication capabilities to the broadest possible audience.
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| | | | News: VICON Launches Mo-cap Contest at SIGGRAPH
Highly Anticipated New Software Platform Delivers Ease of Use and Highly Extensible Toolset for Film, Television and Game Animation
VICON today announced Blade, a new motion capture processing software system based on the industry-leading systems development and experience of VICON and VICON House of Moves.
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| | | | News: Harris Corporation Joins the Advanced Media Workflow Association
Harris Shares Association's Goals to Promote Solutions that Facilitate Efficient File-Based Workflows for Broadcast and Content Creation
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has joined the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) to help promote solutions that increase efficiency in television broadcast workflow and content creation.
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