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City of Duluth and Duluth Public Access Community Television Invest in Panasonic AG-HMC150 Handheld Camcorders
AVCCAMs Configured for Studio Use and Production/Instruction
Duluth Public Access Community Television (PACT), serving the populace of Minnesota’s fourth largest city, recently purchased 10 Panasonic AG-HMC150 professional handheld AVCCAM camcorders that are available to its members for both studio and field production.
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‘Clear Blue Tuesday,’ Post-9/11 Dramatic Feature Punctuated With Song, Is Shot With Panasonic AG-HPX500 P2 HD Camcorders
"Clear Blue Tuesday", a highly original cinematic response to the events of September 11, 2001, blends heightened narrative and original music to follow the lives of a group of New Yorkers over seven Septembers as they relearn their city and themselves. The full-length feature, which had its world premiere last month at the New York Musical Theatre Festival, was shot with two Panasonic AG-HPX500 P2 HD camcorders.
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Sony Redefines The Capabilities Of Solid-State Production With New XDCAM EX Camcorders
Shoulder-mount model and DVCAM Recording Address Specific Needs of Production Community
The expanding family of Sony’s XDCAM EX™ video products now includes two new camcorders that deliver new levels of creativity and flexibility for solid-state digital production.
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Fox Television’s Dramatic Series, ‘Dollhouse,’ Shot with Panasonic AJ-HPX3700 P2 HD VariCam Camcorders
The second season of Twentieth Century Fox Television’s hour-long thriller, Dollhouse, is being shot with the VariCam 3700, Panasonic’s premier solid-state P2 HD VariCam camcorder.
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NFL's Arizona Cardinals Deploy Panasonic AJ-HPX2000 P2 HD Camcorders For Coaching Analysis
The Arizona Cardinals, the current National Football Conference champs, have boosted the image quality and turnaround of their coaching video with the implementation of two Panasonic AJ-HPX2000 2/3” 3-CCD P2 HD camcorders.
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Late Night And Weekends Shoots ‘Gap Born To Fit’ Ad Campaign With Panasonic AJ-HPX3700 P2 HD Varicam Camcorders
Manhattan-based creative services company Late Night and Weekends (New York, NY) has produced a wide-ranging advertising initiative for Gap 1969 premium jeans that features theatrical and web video elements shot with the VariCam 3700, Panasonic’s premier solid-state P2 HD VariCam camcorder.
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Navy Football And Lacrosse Teams Adopt Panasonic AG-HPX500 P2 HD Camcorders For Coaching Analysis, Game Exchange
The Navy Midshipmen football and men’s lacrosse teams, representing the United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD) in NCAA Division I college competition, have purchased six Panasonic AG-HPX500 P2 HD camcorders equipped with BTLH80WU 7.9" color viewfinders/production monitors for coaching analysis.
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Ohio’s Act 1 Video Production Company Handles International Assignments With Panasonic P2 HD Camcorders
Back Home in Columbus, AG-HPX170 Mounted on Remote-Controlled Helicopter Weathers 100 Foot Drop and Replays the Crash Video
Act 1 (Westerville, OH), a video production company that undertakes diverse international assignments for major corporations and agricultural manufacturing companies, recently transitioned to tapeless high-definition acquisition with the purchase of four Panasonic P2 HD camcorders.
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Panasonic Announces New Studio System for P2 HD and DVCPRO HD Camcorders
New, Affordable Studio Control System for Range of P2 HD and DVCPRO HD Camcorders Offers Professional Features and Flexible Operation
Panasonic announced a versatile new Camcorder Studio System that supports a range of P2 HD and DVCPRO HD camcorders, including the new AG-HPX300, and serves as a flexible, low cost solution for HD studio production.
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KTWO Transitions to HD News with JVC Camcorders
KTWO, the ABC affiliate serving central Wyoming, transitioned to local news in high definition this month with the help of its new JVC GY-HM700 camcorders. The station produces five newscasts every weekday and two on both Saturday and Sunday, plus a weekly sports program.
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Spike TV Shoots Original Comedy, ‘Players,’with Panasonic’s AG-HPX300 P2 HD Camcorders
Half-Hour Show is First Scripted Series to Be Shot with HPX300, Game-Changing Shoulder-Mount with Native 2.2-Megapixel Imagers and AVC-Intra Recording
Spike TV recently wrapped production of 10 episodes of an original comedy series, Players, shot with Panasonic’s AG-HPX300 P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorders. The HPX300 is the industry’s first affordable 10-bit, 4:2:2 professional HD camcorder, featuring independent frame AVC-Intra recording and variable frame rates.
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Canon U.S.A. Announces a Powerful New Addition to Its Award-Winning Line of VIXIA High-Definition Camcorders
Canon's VIXIA HF S11 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder Features 64GB of Internal Flash Memory and a Host of Refinements Allowing Longer Recording Time and Greater Shooting Flexibility
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has introduced a new flagship model to its 2009 VIXIA high-definition camcorder line, the VIXIA HF S11 Dual Flash Memory camcorder.
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Veteran Cinematographer Steven Poster Shoots‘Tap Dreams,’ Dance Documentary, With Panasonic’s AG-HPX300 P2 HD Camcorders
Celebrated Director of Photography Steven Poster recently shot two pilot segments of a dance-centric documentary, 'Tap Dreams', with Panasonic’s new AG-HPX300 P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorders.
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Columbia College Chicago Purchases Over 100 JVC Camcorders
QuickTime Recording to Solid-State Media Promotes Quick Shoot-to-Edit Workflow
JVC Professional Products, division of JVC U.S.A., announced today that the Department of Film & Video at Columbia College Chicago – one of the largest accredited film schools in the world – has made a significant investment in JVC ProHD camcorders.
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The Salvation Army Equips New Media Center With Panasonic AG-HPX500 Camcorders, AV-HS400A Multi-Format HD/SD Switcher
Media Ministry Shoots Field Footage with AG-HPX300 P2 HD Camcorders
Earlier this year, the Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory equipped its new Gregg Media Center with three Panasonic AG-HPX500 P2 HD camcorders in studio configuration, an AJ-HPM110 P2 Mobile recorder/player and AV-HS400A multi-format HD/SD switcher.
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JVC Camcorders Chosen by IBC TV News
GY-HM100 and GY-HM700 camcorders improve workflow
IBC show broadcaster, IBC TV News, has chosen JVC’s tapeless camcorders for the IBC2009 show in September. Developed for mainstream ENG, production and cinematography, JVC’s handheld GY-HM100 and shoulder-mounted GY-HM700 camcorders are ideal for recording high-quality images on the move, and will be used to capture all the action from this year’s event at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam.
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Big Door, Leading West Coast Production Company, Invests in Panasonic’s AG-HPX300 P2 HD Camcorders to Shoot Premier HD Video for Web TV Series
Company Shoots ABC Music Lounge, ‘Ugly Betty’ Webisodes for ABC.Com
Production company Big Door (Manhattan Beach, CA) recently purchased Panasonic’s new AG-HPX300 P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorders to serve a client base ranging from every major broadcaster to top Fortune 500 companies.
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Glass Slipper Productions Captures Happy Endings And New Beginnings With Panasonic AG-HMC150 Handheld Camcorders
Philadelphia-Based Event Specialist Robert Neal Gears Up with Handheld AVCCAM to Shoot Weddings, Documentaries, Commercial Spots and More
As event cinematographer Robert Neal balances a bumper crop of jittery brides this wedding season, one source of rock-solid stability is his new acquisition tool, Panasonic’s AG-HMC150 professional handheld AVCCAM camcorder.
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City Of Bryan, Tx Assigns Municipal Communications To Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCCAM Handheld Camcorders
East Texas County Seat Produces Magazine, PSAs and More with Handheld AVCCAMs
The city of Bryan, TX, the county seat of Brazos County in East Texas, has made Panasonic’s AG-HMC150 professional handheld AVCCAM camcorder the linchpin of its wide-ranging video production.
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Canon’s XH A1 HD Camcorder Chosen By Calamari Productions To Shoot Documentaries On Child Welfare And Juvenile Justice
Film and video cameras used for documentary production must be as inconspicuous as possible so that their presence does not influence the people and events being photographed. This is why Calamari Productions, a multi-faceted independent television and digital media production company with long experience in child-welfare documentaries, uses XH A1 HD camcorders from Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging.
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Panasonic Captures Grizzly Bears Nat Geo's "Expedition Grizzly" shot with P2 camcorders
The documentary special "Expedition Grizzly," which aired May 3 on National Geographic Channel and features naturalist Casey Anderson and Brutus, the 800-pound bear that is his full-time companion, was produced with Panasonic's P2 HD solid-state camcorders.
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How Do You Shoot Eight-Foot, 800-Pound Grizzly Bears For National Geographic Channel? Carefully, With Panasonic P2 HD Camcorders
AJ-HPX3000, AG-HPX500 & AG-HVX200 P2 HD Camcorders Team on Production Slated for May 3rd Airing on National Geographic Channel
To meet the demands of a production whose parameters were largely determined by the behavior and whims of the grizzly bears of Yellowstone National Park, Grizzly Creek Films (Bozeman, MT) chose Panasonic P2 HD camcorders to shoot an upcoming one-hour special for the National Geographic Channel (NGC).
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Canon's XH A1 and VIXIA HF10 HD Camcorders Used to Photograph Groundbreaking Action Movie "Crank High Voltage"
"Crank High Voltage", the new film from co-directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, picks up where their acclaimed 2006 Crank left off to deliver even greater thrills for action-movie fans. This time around these innovative directors further "cranked-up" the pace and unique visual style of their film by shooting it with professional and consumer HD camcorders from Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging.
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Long-running CBS soap, 'As The World Turns,' takes the Oakdale angst outdoors with Panasonic AG-HVX200 camcorders
Production Company Shoots Daytime Drama's Exteriors with P2 HD Handhelds
Until very recently, whatever troubles were about to beset the Hughes and Snyders of Midwest soap mecca Oakdale, the drama was largely confined to the indoors. TeleNext Media (New York, NY), longtime production company for the venerable daytime drama, As The World Turns (ATWT), would limit exterior work to once or twice a year due to logistics and expense.
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Starz Entertainment Shoots Original Comedy Series,‘Party Down,’ With Panasonic AJ-HPX3000 P2 HD Camcorders
Half-Hour Show Debuts Friday, March 20, at 10:30 P.M., ET/PT
Starz Entertainment recently wrapped principal photography on its new half-hour comedy series, “Party Down,” shooting it entirely with AJ-HPX3000 native 1080p P2 HD camcorders. The 10-episode scripted series, produced by the channel’s affiliated company Starz Media, will debut exclusively on Starz on Friday, March 20 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT and will air in high-definition. The Director of Photography is Giovani Lampassi.
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Wonderdog Media Produces Northwest Living & Wellness With P2 HD Camcorders
P2 HD Handhelds Are Award-Winning Company’s Primary Acquisition Tools
Wonderdog Media (Tacoma, WA), one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier digital video production companies, has recently added Panasonic’s AG-HPX170 fully solid-state P2 HD handheld camcorder to its complement of P2 HD acquisition tools.
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Canon U.S.A. Dives Deep With A New WP-V1 Waterproof Case For The New VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorders
Canon U.S.A., Inc, a leader in digital imaging technology, announces an exciting first with its new WP-V1 Waterproof Case for the VIXIA HF20 and VIXIA HF200 Flash Memory Camcorders. Consumers can now dive up to depths of 130 feet and still be able to capture exciting underwater adventures. The ultimate accessory for divers who want to shoot video and photos while underwater, this compact and light-weight housing hugs the camcorder like a wet suit, enabling easy on-camera operation and control.
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Windowseat Pictures Documents Vans Triple Crown Of Surfing With Panasonic P2 HD Camcorders
Production Company Gears Up with Addition of Two AG-HPX170 P2 HD Handhelds
WINDOWSEATpictures (El Segundo, CA) recently shot four one-hour programs documenting the celebrated Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (men’s and women’s competitions) with several Panasonic P2 HD solid-state camcorders.
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Panasonic Introduces Full-Featured AJ-CVF100G Color Viewfinder for High-end P2 HD and DVCPRO HD Camcorders
Panasonic is pleased to introduce a new color viewfinder, the AJ-CVF100G, for its premium quality P2 HD and DVCPRO HD solid-state and tape-based production cameras. Incorporating LCOS display technology, and such groundbreaking features as a built-in heater for operation in low temperatures, the AJ-CVF100G far exceeds the performance of competitive models.
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16x9 Inc.'s EXII 0.75X Wide Converter
Higher Quality, Lower Price
16x9 Inc.'s new EXII 0.75X Wide Converter is designed with flexibility in mind, fitting more cameras and lenses than the first-generation converter.
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University Of Nebraska’s Huskervision Purchases Pansonic HD Studio And P2 HD Cameras For Large Screen Production
HuskerVision, the high-tech video production unit for the University of Nebraska Athletic Department, recently upgraded its HD video production capabilities with the addition of Panasonic HD Studio cameras and P2 HD camcorders.
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Director/DP Jerry Simpson Shoots Music Doc With AJ-HPX3700
Veteran Director/Cinematographer Jerry Simpson, principal of production company Simpson Films (Long Island City, NY), has recently shot a pilot for a documentary profiling drummer Steve Gadd with the VariCam 3700, Panasonic’s premier solid-state P2 HD VariCam camcorder.
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NewTek Unveils Miniature Live TV High Definition Production Vehicle on Cross-Country Tour
Streaming events from 10 cities; see HD live production redefined at an event location near you
NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced the NewTek TriCasts™ America Tour, sponsored by Canon U.S.A., Inc. and TodoCast™.
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Virginia’s DBL Productions Shoots Car Spots, Television Pilots, Corporate Presentations With Panasonic AJ-HPX3000 P2 HD Camcorder
Driven by Life (DBL) Productions (Norfolk, VA), providing a broad range of creative and professional services for film, television, documentary, and commercial production, recently upgraded to HD acquisition with the purchase of Panasonic’s AJ-HPX3000 native 1080p one-piece P2 HD camcorder.
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Panasonic’s New Handheld AVCCAM HD Recorder and Pocket-Sized Remote Camera Head to Ship This October
Panasonic Broadcast has announced pricing and delivery of its new AG-HMR10 AVCCAM compact field recorder/player and the ultra-slim AG-HCK10 remotely controlled 3-MOS HD camera head. Both of these products are versatile additions to the company’s growing AVCCAM line of professional solid-state high definition products.
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New Feature on JVC GY-HM700 Allows for .MP4 Recording
JVC Professional Products, division of JVC U.S.A., has announced a new feature of the GY-HM700 ProHD camcorder that brings further benefits to customers in their choice of workflow.
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Authentic Entertainment Chooses Cache-A’s Prime-Cache Archive Appliance For File-Based Workflows
Cache-A Corporation, a leading supplier of small form factor archive appliances, has announced that Authentic Entertainment, one of the leading producers of original content for cable networks, has become the first customer to utilize the new Prime-Cache archive appliance in its facility in Burbank, CA.
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Anton/Bauer Provides Peace of Mind with Ultra Reliable D-90 Batteries
Long-lasting Dionic 90 Batteries Used Daily at Major European ENG and Rental Facilities
Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, continues to see a steady increase in sales of its lightweight, lithium-ion Dionic 90 Battery from customers worldwide, sending strong feedback on its long battery life.
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Procam Television Selects Anton/Bauer as Sole Supplier of Advanced Batteries, Chargers
Leading UK Rental Facility Makes the Switch to Dionic HC Batteries, TM4 Chargers
Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, is announcing at IBC 2009 (Stand 9.D28b) that Procam Television, a leading hire facility in the U.K., has fully committed to Anton/Bauer products.
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Panasonic Introduces New AJ-HPM200 Solid-State P2 HD Mobile Recorder/Player
New P2 Mobile Adds Enhanced Editing, Split Screen Viewing, Network Connectivity, Optional AVCHD Support and More
Panasonic introduced its new solid-state AJ-HPM200, a P2 HD mobile recorder/player featuring an exciting range of new editing, recording and AV/IT connection functions, and multi-format compatibility including optional AVCHD support.
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Panasonic and Twentieth Century Fox Team For Global Promotion of James Cameron's AVATAR
Panasonic Contributes to Creation of Highly Anticipated Hollywood Release
Panasonic Corporation today announced collaboration with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and Lightstorm Entertainment on the global promotion of James Cameron's AVATAR. As the film's exclusive audio visual partner, Panasonic has provided some of its latest AV technology products to help create the eagerly awaited film which will debut in theaters worldwide on December 18 in both 2D and 3D. Through this collaboration, Panasonic will add momentum to its ongoing efforts to promote its industry-leading Full HD 3D technology to consumers.
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Deep Explorers Select Fujinon Lens for Historic Dive of USS Monitor
Video Crew Chronicles Historic Dive of USS Monitor for NOAA, Rutgers University
Diving professionals from Deep Explorers used a Fujinon XS13x3.3BRM wide angle lens to document an historic dive off the coast of Cape Hatteras, N.C., in June.
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Sony brings Woodstock back to life
Sony HDV Camcorders Bring the Legendary 1969 Festival Back to Life With Clear, Crisp Images
The iconic music event, Woodstock, will be relived on television this weekend, in time for the festival’s 40th anniversary. Both the VH1 and History networks will air the premiere of “Woodstock: Now and Then,” a new documentary shot with Sony HDV™ camcorders.
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News 12 Westchester Depends on Matrox MXO2
News 12 Westchester, based in Yonkers NY, reaches more than 270,000 homes through Cablevision and other cable systems. Director of Operations, Henry Ramos, has recently equipped his in-house editing systems and his OB SNG van with Matrox MXO2 input/output devices.
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Cincinnati Chamber Of Commerce Re-Establishes Internal Video Operations With Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCCAM Handheld Camcorder
The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, a civic organization serving nearly 6,000 businesses that service the city’s 330,000+ residents, was recently able to affordably re-establish its video communications department with the purchase of Panasonic’s AG-HMC150 professional handheld AVCCAM camcorder.
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JVC Offers ProHD Media Storage Kit
JVC Professional Products, division of JVC U.S.A., has introduced the ProHD Media Storage Kit, a complete storage solution for SDHC media cards that are used to record footage from the company’s new GY-HM100 and GY-HM700 camcorders.
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New K-Tek Mounting Accessories for DV Cameras
K-Tek has the accessory mounting solution for today’s compact DV cameras.
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KEYE-TV Relies on Matrox MXO2 Rack
R.David Ruiz, media manager and editor, recently equipped four news trucks with Matrox MXO2 Rack I/O devices to support field editing with Final Cut Pro running on MacBook Pros.
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Genius Launches Two New Dual-Platform Graphics Tablets Under $100 Each!
The EasyPen i405 and MousePen i608 are perfect for summer play and on-the-go work environments
Genius, a brand division of KYE Systems Corp., today announced new additions to the company’s extensive line up of digital tablets, the EasyPen i405 and MousePen i608, for business professionals, graphic designers and artists on-the-go.
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Sony Announces New Vegas Pro 9 Academic Edition & Film Contest Winners
New Vegas® Pro 9 Academic Edition Now Available
Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing software applications, announced the winners of its second national student film contest, Technology in Motion: Community of the Future, at an awards ceremony last night during the National Educational Computing Conference in Washington, DC which is being held through July 1, 2009 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
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Noted Director Of Photography Peter Richardson Makes Panasonic AJ-HPX2700 P2 HD Varicam His Camera Of Choice For Projects Ranging From Commercials To Documentaries
Portland, OR-based Director/Director of Photography Peter Richardson, a veteran of P2 HD production, recently purchased the Panasonic VariCam 2700 P2 HD VariCam, which he is using to shoot a feature-length documentary about Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act.
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Latin Music Star Juan Luis Guerra Selects Broadcast Pix Slate 1000 to Produce Live Concert in HD for Blu-ray, DVD Distribution
Broadcast Pix™ today announced that Juan Luis Guerra, a Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning musician from the Dominican Republic (DR), chose the Broadcast Pix Slate™ 1000 live production system to produce a live HD video recording of his Feb. 14, 2009, concert for distribution on Blu-ray and DVD.
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Panasonic Ships New Lower Cost 16GB And 32GB E Series P2 Cards
16GB and 32GB E Series Models Available Now, High Capacity 64GB Model Ships This August
Panasonic announced the immediate availability of its new 16GB (model AJ-P2E016X) and 32GB (model AJ-P2E032X) E Series P2 cards at low costs of $420 and $625 respectively. The E Series P2 cards provide high quality recording for an average of five years with normal operation.
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New Century Accessories for Sony HVR-Z5U and HDR-FX1000
Schneider Optics introduces Century HD accessories for the new HVR-Z5U and HDR-FX1000 camcorders. Many of the Century lens add-ons created for Sony’s HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U are also a perfect match for the HVR-Z5U and HDR-FX1000.
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Quantel releases Marco V4
Quantel’s field editor gains more features and capabilities
Quantel announced today the general release of Marco V4 software, which adds useful new features and capabilities to its field editing companion for Quantel’s Enterprise sQ integrated news production systems. Marco V4 is already in use with broadcasters in Europe and Asia, who have welcomed its enhanced capabilities.
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Sachtler introduces Versatile Cine 7+7 HD Fluid Head System
Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the Cine 7+7 HD fluid head. This 100mm system offers a host of cine-style features including a front pan bar. With a generous payload range of 4.4 to 48.5 pounds (2-22kg) the new head aptly supports a variety of packages from HDV camcorders to full-sized cameras loaded with accessories. Yet, at just 7.3 lbs (3.3kg), the location-ready Cine 7+7 HD is one of the lightest weight heads in its class.
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AJA Ki Pro Extends Workflow Flexiblity of JVC GY-HM700 ProHD Camcorder
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced compatibility of their Ki Pro portable digital disk recorder with JVC's new GY-HM700 camcorder. Ki Pro records files to the Apple ProRes 422 codec directly from camera and provides a new way of connecting production and post with its extensive analog and digital connectivity, delivering10-bit ProRes 422 media that is immediately available to edit within Apple's Final Cut Studio.
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Vinten Launches Brand New Vision As Range
Vinten®, a Vitec Group brand, chose NAB for the launch of a completely new range of Vision AS lightweight pan and tilt heads.
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Genius Puts High Definition Video In The Palm Of The Hand With Their New HD Digital Video Camera
Genius G-Shot HD520 offers 11-megapixel stills and HD video with H.264 compression format for exceptional quality output to today’s high-resolution flat panel TVs
Genius, a brand division of KYE Systems Corp., has announced a new compact, pocket-size high-definition digital video camera that excels at capturing both high-resolution stills (at 11-megapixels) and high-definition video (at 5-megapixel in MPEG-4/H.264 format) and is light enough (under 6-ozs) and portable enough to allow users to capture activities anytime, anywhere.
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Canon U.S.A. Exhibits a Range of New Broadcast Lens Solutions at the 2009 NAB Show
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, will be expanding its broadcast lens arsenal with the introduction of several new products at the 2009 NAB Show.
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Panasonic Announces Delivery of AG-HPX300 P2 HD Camcorder
Innovative Interchangeable Lens, Shoulder-Mount Design Teams with Native 2.2-Megapixel Imagers, AVC-Intra Recording, and 17X lens
Here at NAB, Panasonic showcased and announced the delivery of the world’s first affordable 10-bit, 4:2:2 professional HD camcorder, featuring independent frame AVC-Intra recording, and variable frame rates. Incorporating a low profile shoulder mounted design, the AG-HPX300 P2 HD camcorder offers the flexibility of interchangeable lens but comes standard with a Fujinon 17x HD lens.
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Panasonic Debuts Full-Featured AJ-CVF100G Color Viewfinder
Here at NAB, Panasonic debuted a new color viewfinder, the AJ-CVF100G, for its premium quality P2 HD and DVCPRO HD solid-state and tape-based production cameras. Incorporating LCOS display technology, and such invaluable features as a built-in heater for operation in low temperatures, the AJ-CVF100G far exceeds the performance of competitive models.
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Panasonic Unveils Dramatically Lower Cost P2 Solid-State Memory Card Line
New E-Series P2 Cards Feature Lower Price and Higher Transfer Rate
Here at NAB, Panasonic announced a new line of P2 solid-state memory cards designed to significantly reduce the cost of the P2 file based workflow. Available starting this May, the new E-Series includes 16GB (model AJ-P2E016X), 32GB (model AJ-P2E032X) and 64GB (model AJ-P2E064X) P2 memory cards, which provide superior quality recording for an average of five years of normal operation.
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Hubbard's KSTP-TV, Minneapolis/St. Paul ABC Affiliate , Transitions to HD ENG With Panasonic HPX300s
Hubbard Broadcast Flagship Station Purchases Multiple AG-HPX300 Shoulder-Mount Cameras with AVC-Intra Recording
Twin Cities’ ABC affiliate KSTP-TV, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS recently took delivery of a large order of Panasonic’s new AG-HPX300 P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorders with AVC-Intra recording in a broad upgrade to HD electronic news gathering. The station, which will utilize a quantity of the HPX300s in studio configuration as well as outfit all its news, sports, and promotion photographers, expects to complete the transition to HD news production by mid-June.
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Panasonic's High Definition Equipment Used as Video Shooting and Recording System for Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
Following Success In Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Panasonic’s DVCPRO HD Series And P2 HD Series Will Capture Olympic Highlights In Vancouver
Panasonic announced today that Olympic Broadcasting Services Vancouver (OBSV), the Host Broadcaster, will use the P2 HD series with solid-state memory cards for video recording equipment to support the broadcast of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. As in the Beijing Games, Panasonic’s “DVCPRO HD” will be used as the recording format.
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Sunland International Introduces Comprehensive Blu-ray Disc Media Creation Workflow
New Blu-ray Disc™ Media Creation Workflow Includes Authoring with Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Production Premium, and Burning and Archiving with Blu-ray Writer Powered by Panasonic
Sunland International (SLI) today introduced a comprehensive new Blu-ray Disc media creation workflow--running on Macintosh and Windows® platforms--at the NAB Show™ in Las Vegas, Nevada. This workflow encompasses authoring with Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium software, and burning and archiving with a Digistor Self-Powered Blu-ray Writer, which is built around Blu-ray technology from Panasonic, an innovator and founder of the DVD and Blu-ray Disc formats.
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Sony Features New High-Definition Technologies And HD Installations At Nab 2009
Sony is announcing the continued adoption of its high-definition technologies by leading broadcasters, news organizations, TV producers, and reality TV programs, at the National Association of Broadcasters convention here this week.
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Sony Unveils New Customizable Version Of Anycast Station Live Content Producer
Sony’s newest version of the Anycast Station™ content producer is available without pre-installed interface modules, allowing users to easily customize the portable “all-in-one” live production gear to meet their individual needs.
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Sony Expands HD Data Options With Mobile Storage Unit For Professional Video Production
New Unit and Hard Disk Drive Cartridges Provide Increased Versatility for HD Video Professionals
Sony is expanding its line of professional media options with the new PXU-MS240 mobile storage unit. Designed for use with XDCAM EX camcorders and decks, the device can be used to transfer data from SxS PRO™ memory cards to the unit for nearly continuous back-up or off-load of video clips.
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Sony Continues To Broaden Its Line Of Viewfinders For Professional Camera Systems
Sony’s newest viewfinders provide production professionals with versatile eyepieces that deliver high levels of accuracy and reproduction than previous models.
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AJA Ki Pro Garners Support from Professional Camera Manufacturers
ARRI, Canon and RED Endorse Portable Tapeless Video Device for Streamlining Digital Acquisition Workflows
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its Ki Pro portable digital disk recorder has been endorsed by top camera manufacturers including ARRI, Canon and RED.
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Sony Announces HD Deal With Dallas Cowboys at NAB
Two global entertainment giants - Sony Electronics and the Dallas Cowboys - are joining forces to deliver a unique high-definition video experience.
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Weinstein Company Produces Concert Film Of Cheech And Chong's 'Light Up America' Tour
Project Shot With Panasonic AJ-HPX3700, Premier P2 Hd Varicam Camcorder
The Weinstein Company (New York, NY) will produce a concert film based on Cheech and Chong's current "Light Up America" reunion tour and shot with the new VariCam 3700 (AJ-HPX3700), Panasonic's premier solid-state P2 HD VariCam camcorder. Two back-to-back concerts given in San Antonio last month, covered with eight HPX3700s and two AJ-HPX3000s, will comprise the majority of the finished feature-length film.
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NextComputing 64-Bit Portable Workstation Accelerates Adobe CS4 Production Premium
Features Blackmagic DeckLink HD Extreme Capture Card
NextComputing, manufacturers of high-performance mobile workstations and servers, today announced a new portable video editing solution based on its NextDimension RVE mobile workstation computer. The NextDimension RVE CS464 is a powerful 64-bit enabled mobile workstation bundled with Adobe CS4 Production Premium and the Blackmagic Design DeckLink™ HD Extreme capture card. The RVE CS464 is designed to take advantage of Adobe's 64-bit optimization features for Premiere Pro CS4 and After Effects CS4. Inclusion of the DeckLink HD Extreme card gives users the highest-quality video capabilities with SDI (3 Gb/s), HDMI, and analog input and output for high-resolution capture and playback.
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AMV Equips New Portable System with Fujinon Lenses
New York City-based All Mobile Video, provider of video and audio solutions for entertainment, sports, news programming, and events, recently built a new multi-camera tapeless "EX3 Carrypack" portable production system around Sony PMW-EX3 camcorders and Fujinon lenses. Three Fujinon XS13x3.3 wide angle lenses were purchased specifically for the multi-camera unit.
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NextComputing Announces NextDimension Director PX2 Portable P2 Acquisition and Review System
NextComputing, manufacturers of high-performance mobile computers for digital media production, today announced a new addition to its NextDimension series of portable computers which is designed specifically for users of Panasonic's P2 HD tapeless digital video camcorders and solid-state recording media. The NextDimension Director PX2 fits seamlessly into a tapeless P2 workflow, providing a robust and transportable solution for fast offloading, reviewing, and archiving of video files recorded to P2 cards.
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Sachtler introduces DV 10 SB fluid head
Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the DV 10 SB fluid head, the smallest 100mm bowl-mount head in the Sachtler DV line. The DV 10 SB is equipped with an array of state-of-the-art functions, including a 12-step counterbalance as well as five horizontal and five vertical levels of drag plus "0". Its handy SpeedBalance technology enables fast and smooth adjustments, while the head's payload range from 2-26 lbs (1 to 12kg) and tilt range of +90° to -75°, make the DV 10 SB the ideal tool for diverse shooting conditions.
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MTI Film and Panasonic to Demonstrate P2 Digital Acquisition Dailies Workflow
Demonstrations on March 31 at MTI Film, Hollywood, will feature the newly-released Control Dailies DA.
MTI Film and Panasonic will conduct a joint demonstration of a revolutionary new dailies processing workflow leveraging the advantages of the Panasonic P2 file-based process with the award-winning efficiency and simplicity of Control Dailies.
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New Sachtler FSB8 fluid head
Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the new FSB 8 75mm fluid head, which answers the call for a larger capacity (20 lb max payload) head employing Sachtler's FSB technology. The new head joins the existing FSB 2, FSB 6, and the new FSB 4.
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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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Wider Angles for Canon HV20/HV30 & Panasonic AG-HSC1U Cameras with new Century Add-on Lenses
Schneider Optics introduces a new line of Century Pro Series HD lens accessories to complement and enhance the performance of 43mm front lens thread camcorders like the Canon HV20/HV30 and Panasonic AG-HSC1U.
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Canon Introduces Three New LV-Series Multimedia Projectors
Includes a Widescreen WXGA-Resolution Model with 3,000 Lumens and XGA-Resolution Models with 3,500 and 3,000 Lumens
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has expanded its notable line of LCD Multimedia Projectors with a first-ever native WXGA-resolution (1280 x 800) widescreen model, a 3,000 lumen XGA model and a 3,500 lumen XGA model. These projectors share an impressive set of user-friendly features, improved ergonomic design and attractive pricing - making them ideal for both educational and business environments.
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Pegasys Announces Competitive Upgrade Offer
Users That Own a Competitor’s Product Can Receive a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card When They Buy the English Version of TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4
Pegasys, Inc., the company that makes digital video easy, announces a competitive upgrade offer for users who own a competitor's authoring product (list of eligible products and official offer form is available at www.tmpg-inc.com).
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Aquafadas releases new version 1.2 of VideoPier and VideoPier HD
VideoPier 1.2 now compatible with more camcorders and VideoPier HD integrates Avid Media Composer Export
Aquafadas is pleased to announce the immediate availability of VideoPier and VideoPier HD 1.2. The VideoPier family of products is aimed at videographers who own MPEG-2 or AVCHD camcorders and who struggle with these video formats on their Mac.
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Sony Features High-Definition Compact POV Camera And Recording System For Professional Video Applications At NAB
Sony’s new high-definition compact point-of-view (POV) camera and solid-state recorder combination -- model HXR-MC1 – has a unique design that separates the camera head from the control unit/recorder, giving professional users more flexibility to capture shots in video applications where increased mobility is required beyond the use of traditional hand-held or shoulder-mount cameras, such as extreme sports, reality TV, documentaries, nature, wildlife and more.
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Sony Highlights HVR-Z5U HDV Camcorder At NAB
Full Line of HD Cameras Will Be on Display
At NAB 2009, Sony is highlighting its full line of high-definition camcorders, including the XDCAM EX™ PMW-EX1 and PMW-EX3 camcorders, as well as the HVR-Z7U, HVR-S270U and other HDV™ camcorders.
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Sony Unveils New High-Definition Viewfinder For Professional Camera Systems
Sony’s newest high-definition viewfinder provides production professionals with a versatile eyepiece that delivers higher levels of color accuracy and reproduction than previous models.
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‘Goodman’s Guide To The Panasonic P2 System’ Now Available
For professionals looking to get the most out of their Panasonic P2 solid-state recording system equipment, “Goodman's Guide to the Panasonic P2 System” is now available from AMGMedia Publishers.
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New tablet from Genius for On-the-Go work
The G-Pen F509 offers a travel-size workspace, saving time and money
Genius, a brand division of KYE Systems Corp., today announced a new addition to the company’s extensive line up of digital tablets, the G-Pen F-509, for business professionals, graphic designers and artists on-the-go. Plug and play ready, the G-Pen comes with both Window’s Vista and Mac software.
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New Vision Television Group Moves To High-Definition Production With Sony XDCAM Tapeless Systems
Group-wide Roll-out Includes XDCAM HD422 Optical and PMW-EX3 Camcorders with Nipros Studio Adapter
New Vision Television is in the first phase of rolling out 130 Sony tapeless high-definition camcorders across its 17 owned-and-operated stations – a combination of XDCAM® HD422 optical PDW-700 camcorders and the compact Express Card™-based PMW-EX3 with the Nipros optical fiber studio adapter.
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Panasonic Ships New 17" BT-LH1710 HD LCD Production Monitor
Available Now, 17” Monitor Incorporates New IPS Panel Technology, Improved Contrast, Black Levels and User Functions
Panasonic announced the immediate availability of its new BT-LH1710 LCD HD/SD production monitor. Building on its predecessor, the BT-LH1700W, the next-generation LH1710 offers enhanced image performance, excellent motion response and adds a wider range of production tools for advanced HD monitoring at an affordable cost.
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Panasonic Offers Free AVCHD-to-DV Transcoder Update
Panasonic Broadcast has released an update of its free AVCHD transcoder that will allow users to downconvert AVCHD content recorded by AVCCAM camcorders into DV files, in addition to DVCPRO HD.
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Panasonic Announces Availability of the AG-HPG20 P2 HD Portable Recorder/Player Featuring AVC-Intra Recording
New P2 HD Recorder Makes 10-Bit, 4:2:2 Master-Quality Recording More Portable and Affordable
Panasonic has announced the availability of the new solid-state AG-HPG20 P2 Portable recorder/player with AVC-Intra capability. Offering greater P2 workflow flexibility, a bridge to higher recording quality or tapeless workflow for older HD-SDI equipped cameras, and a solution to a multitude of other high quality recording challenges, the HPG20 dramatically reduces the cost for these capabilities.
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Panasonic Debuts AG-HPX300 P2 HD Camcorder, World’s First Affordable 10-bit, 4:2:2 Camera
Innovative Interchangeable Lens, Shoulder-Mount Design Teams with Native 2.2-Megapixel Imagers, AVC-Intra Recording, and 17X lens; Available in March for $10,700 List Price
Panasonic unveiled the world’s first affordable 10-bit, 4:2:2 professional HD camcorder, featuring individual frame AVC-Intra recording, native 2.2-megapixel imagers and variable frame rates. Incorporating an innovative, low profile shoulder mounted design, the 1/3” AG-HPX300 P2 HD camcorder offers the flexibility of interchangeable lens but comes standard with a 17x HD Fujinon lens.
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Panasonic Announces High-Resolution BT-LH2550 Premium 25.5" LCD HD Monitor
1920 x 1200 Resolution Monitor Offers Wider Color Gamut with Six Color Settings, Ideal for Print, Graphics as well as Broadcast and Production Environments
Panasonic announced the immediate availability of its new high-resolution BT-LH2550 LCD HD production monitor. With a full 1920 x 1200-pixel In-Plane Switching (IPS) panel, the 25.5” LCD production monitor features an expanded color gamut, exceeding the NTSC standard, to ensure vivid, true-to-life color for critical monitoring at a cost far less than premium-priced reference monitors.
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Panasonic and AEG Partner To Provide Broadcast and TV Production Systems for Sports and Entertainment
Panasonic Corporation of North America and AEG have entered into a long-term agreement that redefines conventional business sponsorships. Under the just-signed multi-tiered sponsorship agreement, Panasonic will be a ‘Founding Partner’ (one of eight) of L.A. LIVE, the AEG owned and operated sports, entertainment and residential district in downtown Los Angeles that includes Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, Club Nokia, Nokia Plaza, The GRAMMY Museum, Regal Cinemas and The Ritz Carlton and JW Marriott Hotels.
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Bandito Films Shoots MTV ‘True Life’ Episode With Panasonic AG-HPX500 P2 HD Camcorder
60-Minute Documentary Is First Shot in HD Over Series’ 10-Year History
New York City-based production company Bandito Films is currently shooting an hour-long episode of MTV’s long-running documentary series, "True Life", with Panasonic’s AG-HPX500 2/3” P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorder.
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AJA Supports the Canon XH G1S with Software Updates for Io HD and KONA
AJA Offers Unique 1080 VFR Support for the Canon XH G1S with Software Version 6.0.2 for Io HD, KONA 3 and KONA LHe
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, recently released version 6.0.2 software for the AJA Io HD, KONA 3 and KONA LHe products. With version 6.0.2, AJA has added support for the extraction of 23.98 fps video from a 1080i 29.97 fps HD-SDI signal.
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Apple Supports AG-HMC150 AVCCAM Camcorder's Highest-Quality PH Recording Mode With FCP 6.0.5 Update
Panasonic announced that Apple’s new Final Cut Pro version 6.0.5 software now incorporates support for the professional PH recording mode offered in its AG-HMC150 handheld AVCCAM camcorder. The enhanced PH recording mode is exclusive to the AVCCAM HMC150 and provides exceptional quality 1080 and 720 recording in an AVCHD format at bit rates up to 24Mbps.
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JVC to Unveil World's First Acquisition Product for Final Cut Post Production at Annual MacWorld Final Cut Pro User Group SuperMeet in San Francisco
JVC Sponsors Its Fifth FCPUG SuperMeet
JVC Professional kicks off the 8th Annual Final Cut Pro User Group (FCPUG) SuperMeet with the introduction of the world's first video acquisition product developed for Final Cut post production on Wednesday, January 7th.
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