| | | | Simian Celebrates the Arrival of Summer with Two Hot Enhancements
 Industry-leading media management platform launches new microsite, plus enhanced embeddable reel player.
Simian, the global leader in creative workflow and media management solutions, today announces the release of two key upgrades to its groundbreaking media-sharing platform. The new release includes a redesigned and enhanced microsite component—an industry first and one of the most popular features of Simian—as well as The Embeddable Reel Player™, offering a new method for embedding reels into websites.
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| | | | StreamGuys First CDN to Market with Ogg Opus Audio Content Delivery
Streaming media provider will support radio broadcasters with interest in delivering live streams for emerging format
StreamGuys will give radio broadcasters more options for high-quality, low-latency audio streams through support of Ogg Opus, the new versatile, open-source audio codec standardized by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). Its royalty-free status eliminates licensing fees for broadcasters, minimizing costs while enhancing the online listening experience.
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| | | | Matrox Maevex Demonstration at InfoComm 2013 to Focus on Video over IP Decoding Quality
Visitors can expect to see superb video quality at low bandwidth as they interactively adjust bandwidth usage from 100Kb/s to 25Mb/s using Matrox PowerStream software
Matrox® Graphics Inc. will feature the new Matrox Maevex™ 5100 Series video distribution over IP encoders and decoders at InfoComm 2013 in booth 4759. The Maevex products extend full-HD-quality 1080p60 video and audio over standard IP networks, with minimal bandwidth consumption, at a fraction of the cost of other solutions.
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| | | | Miranda Features the Future at Broadcast Asia 2013
Broadcast Asia 2013 - 18-21 June 2013, Booth 5C2-01 – Miranda Technologies, a Belden Brand, a global provider of integrated solutions for production, playout and delivery systems for television broadcasters and multi-system operators, has announced that it will showcase its class-leading Kaleido-MX and Kaleido-Modular-X multiviewers series at Broadcast Asia 2013.
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| | | | Getaway Productions Chooses Small Tree Shared Storage for Feature Film Project
Affordable Solution Enables Post-Production Team to Meet Tight Editing Deadlines
Having finished shooting on the feature film “Getaway,” an action movie starring Ethan Hawke, Selena Gomez and Jon Voight, the Getaway post-production team knew they needed to add visual effects artists to work on the project. With the addition of up to six VFX artists and two post-production assistants, the team also knew a robust storage solution would be necessary to meet tight deadlines. As such, the group installed a Titanium16 Ethernet-based shared storage system from Small Tree.
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| | | | Matrox at InfoComm 2013 — Product Preview
 New additions to all Matrox product lines to be highlighted including video streaming and recording appliances, multiviewers, video wall controller boards, video distribution over IP solutions and KVM extenders
Matrox® Video and Matrox Graphics Inc. will be sharing booth 4759 at InfoComm 2013 (Orlando, Fla., June 12-14). Matrox Video will showcase video streaming and recording appliances, and multiviewers. Matrox Graphics Inc. will present new video wall controller boards, video distribution over IP solutions, and KVM extenders.
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| | | | PixelTools announces Ultra HD MPEG-2 Encoder for Digital Rapids Transcode Manager® 2.0 and Kayak®
PixelTools today announced their Ultra HD MPEG-2 Encoder plug-in for the Digital Rapids Transcode Manager 2.0 automated media transformation software and its underlying Kayak workflow platform. The imminently available plug-in accomplishes encoding of 16K frame sizes, CEA-708/608 captioning, Active Format Description, Open Captioning, and Telecine. Configuration presets for popular broadcasting platforms such as Cable Labs and Netflix assure compliant video.
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| | | | Sinclair Broadcast Group Adds JVC PROHD Cameras At Six Stations
 JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., today announced that Sinclair Broadcast Group has ordered 25 JVC GY-HM790 ProHD shoulder-mount ENG camerasand nine GY-HM650 ProHD mobile news cameras, which will be distributed across six stations for local news and commercial production. The cameras will be primarily used to expand ENG camera fleets at the stations.
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| | | | ATEME Innovative Encoder Enables Remote Production
Kyrion CM5000 Encoder Enhances Video Quality, Reduces Necessary Onsite Equipment and Supports New SNG Use Cases
NAB SHOW BOOTH # SU7102 -- ATEME, a global leader in advanced video compression solutions for the broadcast industry, today announced that Turner Broadcasting has used ATEME's Kyrion CM5000 encoder in its dual channel version for remote production. Dedicated to broadcast contribution, the KyrionTM CM5000 offers Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG) operators the latest in encoding technology with unrivaled video quality and reliability.
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| | | | TSL Professional Products Introduces Powerful Mixer Back-Up Solution With Launch Of New Touchmix Combo At The 2013 NAB SHOW
 New System Offers Enhanced Audio Monitoring and Control Options as safety net for Broadcasters
TSL Professional Products Ltd. (PPL), manufacturer of surround sound microphones and processing, audio monitoring, tally/cross-equipment communication and power management solutions for the broadcast industry, is introducing the new TouchMix Combo system at the 2013 NAB Show (Booth N1124). The TouchMix Combo, a powerful integration of TSL PPL’s popular TouchMix (AVM-T-Mix) and TouchMix Pilot systems, can serve as a high-level backup structure for main console failure in a larger facility, or as a standalone audio mixer in a smaller production situation.
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| | | | Teradek Hosting Live NAB 2013 Broadcast
“Best of NAB” Live Event Featuring well-known Industry Veterans, Dignitaries, and Guests from Nikon, NewTek, and Go Pro will Provide Breaking News from the Show Floor
Teradek, an innovator of wireless video devices, will be hosting a live broadcast from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show from April 8-11, 2013. The live show, in partnership with Streaming Media, TV Bay, Planet 5D, and News Shooter, will bring together several major industry influencers such as Sony, Blackmagic Design, Philip Bloom, and others for panel interviews, new product demonstrations, and roundtable discussions about the latest technologies announced at NAB. This year's show will be hosted online by Ustream, the world’s most popular live streaming platform.
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| | | | FOR-A Offers ‘Extreme Connectivity’ With New FA-1010 Multi-Channel Signal Processor
FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, today introduced the FA-1010 signal processor at the 2013 NAB Show (C5116), which runs April 8-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. With 10 video inputs and outputs, the new FA-1010 offers multi-channel routing between sources as well as effective video and audio signal processing for line, relay, reporting, production, editing, and delivery applications.
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| | | | Adobe Drives Innovation with New Video Workflows at NAB 2013
Company Previews Next Generation of Professional Video and Audio Products and Launches Adobe Anywhere for Video
At the annual National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) will showcase new software and video technology that is transforming the way broadcasters, filmmakers and video professionals create and deliver high-quality productions across multiple screens. Highlights of the show include the first public demonstrations of the next generation of Adobe’s flagship video tools including Adobe® Premiere® Pro, Adobe After Effects® SpeedGrade™, Adobe Audition® Adobe Prelude™, Adobe Media Encoder and Adobe Story before their official release. NAB attendees will see a modern, highly-interoperable set of video tools that enable fast, seamless workflows.
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| | | | Cost-Effectively Stream 1080p60 Video over IP Networks with Matrox Maevex and PowerStream
Samples of innovative and cost-effective Maevex Encoder/Decoders now available to qualified AV installers and system integrators with full production slated for mid-April
Matrox Graphics today announced the Maevex 5100 Series video over IP solution will be shipping mid-April and priced for unprecedented price-performance value. Samples are currently available upon request to qualified AV/IT resellers and system integrators. Maevex enables the extension of Full HD quality video over standard IP networks for digital signage, collaborative video walls, manufacturing and automation, process control, and many other applications. Maevex Encoders and Decoders capture, stream, and decode video from a variety of sources, and even allow for software-based decoding on non-Maevex devices. Maevex units come bundled with PowerStream software, allowing for easy remote management of Maevex devices and enabling a wide variety of user-defined stream-management features. These include adjustable low bit-rate encoding for minimal and cost-effective bandwidth consumption.
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| | | | NAB 2013: End-to-End Solution for OTT and IPTV delivered by Motama
Motama to present complete backbone for combined Internet/Over-the-Top and IPTV delivery in managed networks.
At this year's NAB event in Las Vegas, Motama will present the latest extensions of its product portfolio. Motama's server offer a one-stop turn-key solution providing end-to-end delivery, for both Internet/Over-the-Top streaming, as well as for managed IPTV networks using enhanced multicast distribution.
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| | | | Snell Launches Luna Series of High-Density Router Control Panels
New Panels Feature Ultra-Shallow Mount Depth and Flexible Power Options for OB Installations
Snell today announced the launch of the Luna Series of 1RU router control panels, including four LED models and two LCD models. Featuring an ultra-shallow rack mount depth of less than 2 inches (50 mm), the Luna panels can be powered from an external +12V DC supply — making them ideal for OB trucks or other installations where space and power are at a premium.
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| | | | Simian to Introduce Groundbreaking Video Encoder/Uploader at SXSW
 Simian, the global leader in creative workflow and media management solutions, will unveil its groundbreaking video encoding and uploading app at this year’s South By Southwest Conference in Austin. Designed for production and post-production companies, advertising agencies and other parties that manage large volumes of high-quality media files, the Simian Real Time Video Encoder™ simultaneously encodes and uploads video to the cloud.
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| | | | Livestream Launches HD Multi-Camera Live Production Switcher Software
To help further its mission to democratize live video, Livestream (livestream.com) announced the release of Livestream Studio(TM), the software-only edition of its successful live video switcher hardware, the Livestream Studio HD500. Now, anyone can build a live, multi-camera production switcher that competes with hardware products on the market for a fraction of the price. Livestream Studio works exclusively with any Blackmagic Design(R) capture and playback device and runs on Microsoft(R) Windows.
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| | | | Panasonic Introduces AW-HE60 Series PTZ Cameras With Innovative IP Live Video Monitoring And Nighttime Mode
 Building on the success of its AW-HE50 and AW-HE120 series pan/tilt/zoom cameras for remote production. Panasonic has introduced the AW-HE60 full HD integrated camera with innovative features including IP live video monitoring for remote preview and control, and a Night Mode for shooting in extremely low light using IR illumination. Like the HE50 series, the HE60 will be available in two versions, the AW-HE60H with HDMI and component outputs, and the AW-HE60S with HD/SD-SDI and component outputs plus genlock.
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| | | | Sony Announces Editing Suites for Vegas Pro and Movie Studio Platinum
Sony Creative Software, a leading global provider of professional editing and authoring applications, today released two suite packages, Movie Studio Platinum: Visual Effects Suite 2 and Vegas™ Pro 12 Suite. Both come equipped with versions of the visual effects software HitFilm 2 from London-based development company, FXhome. These new collections enable users to dramatically enhance their productions with professional special effects via a seamless and integrated workflow. Vegas Pro 12 Suite also offers a diverse bundling of professional audio and video editing applications, soundtracks, and more.
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| | | | Teradek Announces Professional Services and Rental Program
Company’s new offerings will provide a complete streaming solution at low cost
Teradek, the world leader in compact HD H.264 video encoders and video transmission systems today announced a new Professional Services Division, as well as a comprehensive rental program that offers customers managed live streaming engagements with their full line of IP video products. Bundles are priced from $250 per week and increase with the addition of extra services and devices.
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| | | | Appear TV Showcases Key Head-End Technologies at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2012
Range of Modules Deliver a Host of Vital Capabilities for Encoding, Transcoding, Multiscreen and Head-End Operations
Appear TV, a leading global provider of next-generation head-ends for broadcast and IP television, will showcase its encoding/transcoding/multiscreen, content acquisition, decoding, descrambling, powerful video processing, multiplexing with IP streaming and modulation capabilities at the 2012 SCTE Cable-Tec Expo (Booth343). Designed to help broadcasters and cable providers address the challenge of delivering content in today’s multi-format, multiscreen environment, the ultra-reliable modules deliver a host of vital capabilities for Appear TV head-end systems.
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| | | | Teradek Releases TeraCentral SDK for Live Video Streaming
Teradek, the world leader in compact HD H.264 video encoders and accompanying transmission systems, has announced the availability of the TeraCentral™ SDK, a new Software Development Kit (SDK) for their iOS management and live video streaming App. TeraCentral is used to discover and configure live video feeds over WiFi from their award-winning Cube™ H.264 encoder product line. The TeraCentral SDK provides Teradek customers with access to the Cube’s live video stream, as well as low-level functions to encourage novel third party solutions for a variety of wireless video applications. TeraCentral is a universal application, which runs on any of Apple's current iOS devices. The SDK is initially available to iOS developers exclusively.
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| | | | Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC (IMT) Nucomm Skymaster Transmitter Soars into IBC 2012
 Downlink Transmitter Supports MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 Encoding for News Aircrafts
Integrated Microwave Technologies, LLC (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Group’s Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced digital microwave systems serving the Broadcast, Sports & Entertainment and MAG (Military, Aerospace & Government) markets, features its Nucomm SkymasterTX Digital COFDM Video Downlink Transmitter at IBC 2012 (Stand 1.D40).
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| | | | Sony Debuts New Technology at IBC
Technology Previews, Software Workshops, and Demonstrations Of New Applications, all slated for IBC 2012
Sony Creative Software, a leading global provider of professional editing and authoring applications, will offer show attendees a sneak peek of Vegas™ Pro 12, the soon-to-be released version of their award winning NLE, along with Sound Forge™ Pro Mac, the first version of this popular digital audio editor designed exclusively for the OS X platform. In addition to these technology previews, demonstrations will be provided for SpectraLayers, the newly released audio waveform editing software, and DoStudio, the Blu-ray Disc™ encoding and authoring application.
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| | | | Blackmagic Design Receives Certification for its Thunderbolt™ Video Solutions for PCs
Blackmagic Design today announced that its Thunderbolt™ based video solutions are the first to have been certified by Intel for video capture and playback with approved Thunderbolt computer hardware operating under Windows™. Blackmagic Design’s Intensity Shuttle and Intensity Extreme feature lightning fast Thunderbolt technology and can now be used with certified Thunderbolt hardware using Windows.
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| | | | VITEC Enhances its Family of Professional-Grade Optibase Portable IPTV Appliances with New Compact IP Encoding and Decoding Platforms
The high-performance MGW Nano is a rugged, professional-grade HD H.264 encoding and streaming appliance featuring low-latency encoding and real-time ISR metadata support. The MGW Micro Premium Decoder is a professional IP Decoder with wide range of output interfaces including HD-SDI, HDMI and Composite video, packaged as a portable, fan-less appliance optimized for mobile application.
VITEC, a worldwide leading provider of powerful digital video, announced the introduction of two new portable Optibase IPTV appliances – the MGW Nano Encoder and the MGW Micro Premium Decoder. VITEC will showcase the new products at the IBC Show in Hall 7, #J31 from September 7 to 11 in the Amsterdam RAI convention center.
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| | | | New Fiber-Optic KVM Extension and Video Distribution Over IP Solutions from Matrox to Drive Broadcast, Post-Production, and Digital Signage Platforms at IBC 2012
Avio F120 KVM extender joins Maevex Series Encoder/Decoder pair and DualHead2Go Digital ME external multi-monitor adapter at Europe’s premier broadcasting conference
Matrox Graphics announced today the Matrox Avio™ F120 KVM extender will serve as just one of many high-performance solutions managing visually impressive digital media and entertainment content at International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) 2012, stand #7.B29. New Matrox Maevex™ Series video distribution over IP technology will also be showcased, extending 1080p video to a network of Maevex Decoders. The Matrox DualHead2Go™ Digital ME external multi-monitor adapter will meanwhile expand a Mac notebook's onscreen space through the addition of two external DVI displays, enhancing the workspace and overall computing experience of users in the process.
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| | | | Sony Creative Software Announces Availability Of Cloud-Based Social Collaboration Service
Pixelcast™ Provides Features To Uniquely Share Experiences In A Fun And Interactive Environment
Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced the availability of Pixelcast, a new online media sharing service. Pixelcast encourages collaboration between friends and family with videos, photos, and music to create a complete multimedia experience. Videos can also be uploaded directly to Pixelcast.com from within the newly upgraded Movie Studio Platinum 12 software, making it easier than ever for users to share creations with others.
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| | | | Sony Announces Availability of SpectraLayers
SpectraLayers™ Unlocks Mixed Audio Files and Allows Defined Layers to be Edited Independently with an Unprecedented Degree of Precision
Sony Creative Software, a leading global provider of professional editing and authoring applications, today released SpectraLayers™, the newest addition to its line of award-winning software for audio and video production. An intelligent audio editing program, SpectraLayers operates directly on waveform spectra using a wide variety of smart editing tools. Through this application, users can more accurately edit audio by graphically dividing files into discrete, user-defined layers that can be processed independently and reintegrated to achieve flawless master files.
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| | | | NPO Expands Streaming Operations for London Olympics Coverage and More with Digital Rapids Encoders
 Digital Rapids -- the trusted provider of innovative media transformation and workflow solutions for bringing video to wider audiences -- and Nederlandse Publieke Omroep (NPO) -- the Netherlands Public Broadcasting system -- announced today that NPO has expanded their streaming operations with the purchase of 10 dual-channel Digital Rapids encoding systems. The new encoders complement NPO's existing deployment of Digital Rapids solutions, and have been added in support of streaming projects including this year's European football championships, Tour de France cycling and NPO broadcaster Nederlandse Omroep Stichting's (NOS) online and mobile coverage of the 2012 London Olympic Games.
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| | | | Matrox Maevex Series: Stream and Extend Full HD Encoded Video over IP
 Matrox Graphics Inc. today introduced Matrox Maevex Series, a new H.264-based encoder/decoder technology designed for a wide range of applications including digital signage, collaborative video walls, and security & surveillance. The Matrox Maevex video distribution platform offers one-to-one unicast or one-to-many multicast extension of H.264 encoded video over standard TCP/IP networks—via standard wired (CATx) and/or wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity—to stream and display exceptional quality video at Full HD 1080p @60Hz. At InfoComm 2012 (booth #N1331), Matrox will provide live demonstrations of this technology, including a Matrox Maevex Encoder distributing multiple Full HD video streams to a network of Matrox Maevex Decoders. The Maevex Decoder unit will also be featured as a simple standalone digital signage appliance supporting full screen playback of locally-stored H.264 content.
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| | | | Sony Announces Release of Updated DoStudio Applications
Sony Creative Software, a leading global provider of professional editing and authoring applications, today announced the availability of DoStudio™ Authoring 2.5, DoStudio™ Encoder 2.5, a professional series of Blu-ray Disc™ authoring applications. Seamlessly installing alongside other Sony Creative Software products, the DoStudio product line features the ability to create interactive 2D and 3D Blu-ray Discs, for duplication and replication in compliance with the Blu-ray Disc specifications.
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| | | | KiBAN International Builds One of the World’s Smallest OB Vehicles with Blackmagic Design
 Blackmagic Design today announced that KiBAN International, a global e learning company, used Blackmagic Design’s ATEM Television Studio, HyperDeck Studio Pro and SmartView Duo to form the video backbone of one of the world’s smallest HD broadcasting cars, named the Panda Bird. The vehicle carries a full array of switching, monitoring and SSD recording, and was shown to the public for the first time at the recent Educational IT Solution Expo (EDIX) in Tokyo.
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| | | | Motama to present new End-to-End Solution for IPTV
Complete infrastructure from media sources to set-top boxes will be shown at the ANGACable trade show in Cologne, Germany, June 12-14, 2012.
Motama will present the complete set of IPTV products for building a streamlined and cost-effective end-to-end solution for distributing live content, namely DVB gateways, transcoders, servers for content delivery and for timeshifting:
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| | | | WCFT Launches Local HD News with JVC ProHD Cameras
 JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., today announced that ABC affiliate WCFT/WJSU/WBMA in Birmingham-Anniston-Tuscaloosa, Ala. (DMA #39), has purchased 20 GY-HM790 ProHD camcorders for studio and ENG work as part of an overall transition to local HD news production.
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| | | | Sony Creative Reveals New Technology At NAB
Precision Waveform Editing Application and Plug-in for Automated Themes in Vegas™ Pro 11 Showcased at 2012 NAB Show
Sony Creative Software, a leading global provider of professional editing and authoring applications, today announced new innovative audio and video editing tools for professionals set for release this summer. The latest additions to the Sony Creative Software product line include: Spectral Layers™, an audio editing platform featuring precise sound shaping capabilities and a unique visual workflow; and ThemeBuilder™ for Vegas™ Pro, a plug-in that enables intelligent template building for professional video projects. Both products are scheduled for technology demonstrations in the Sony booth.
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| | | | NAB 2012 Positioning Statement JVC: ON AIR. ON TIME. ON BUDGET.
It did not take JVC Professional Products Company very long to capture the number one market position in broadcast HD studio camera and monitor sales. And we have kept our leadership role because we remain focused on the needs of broadcasters. There is no single camcorder or monitor that meets the needs of every video professional. That’s why JVC’s ProHD line continues to deliver innovative families of products with wide ranging capabilities.
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| | | | JMR Introduces New Suite Of Cloud Ready Servers And Workstations At The NAB 2012 Show
JMR's new cloud servers, network storage server, and all-in-one desktop workstation deliver unprecedented power and scalability
JMR Electronics, Inc. a leading provider of scalable storage solutions, today announced the latest additions to its BlueStor™ and SilverStor™ family of products, a complete suite of cloud ready RAID solutions, servers and workstations.
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| | | | Mushroom Networks Debuts Streamer™ PRO Device at 2012 NAB Show®
Product Offers Portable Streaming For Audio and Video Professionals
Mushroom Networks, Inc., innovators of Broadband Bonding™ technology, announced today the launch of Streamer PRO, a new solution for streaming live high-quality video to the web at the 2012 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show. The show brings together more than 90,000 media and entertainment professionals from around the world that discuss the entertainment content lifecycle.
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| | | | Bexel Partners With VidyoCast To Provide New A3 Firefly HD Video Over Internet Service
Bexel to Highlight Turnkey Solutions for Political, Sports and News Content Contributors at the 2012 NAB Show
Bexel (2012 NAB Show Booth C6833), a unit of the Vitec Group’s Services Division, and the most respected and sought-after provider of broadcast services and solutions, is pleased to announce its new partnership with VidyoCast, the broadcast division of Vidyo®, Inc., to provide HD video over Internet. By teaming up with VidyoCast, Bexel will offer innovative, cost-effective service solutions for clients looking to incorporate remote content/commentary contribution into newscasts and live productions, including A3 Firefly, a light weight, small but powerful solution for Internet broadcasting, part of Bexel’s A3 (anyone, anytime, anywhere) line of flypack systems.
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| | | | Canon U.S.A. Debuts Two Third-Generation DIGISUPER HD Field Lenses Combining Wider Angles Of View With Long Zoom Ratios
Improved Optical Performance, Increased Responsiveness for Camera Operators, and Support for Virtual Studio Systems Among the Features of Cost-Effective HD Lenses
In response to input from the worldwide community of HDTV program creators, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has introduced two HD field lenses designed for improved coverage of sports and other mobile-location productions. Designated as the XJ80x8.8B and the XJ76x9B*, both lenses combine highly telephoto performance, wider angles of view, and exceptional operability. Integrating Canon's latest optical and digital-control innovations, both lenses are third-generation additions to the DIGISUPER product line, which is renowned as a global favorite for outside broadcast coverage.
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| | | | Adobe Transforms Video Workflows with Upcoming Creative Suite 6 Production Premium Release to Be Previewed at the 2012 NAB Show
Company Showcases Upcoming Video Suite; Celebrates Storytelling and Film at Post|Production World Keynote with Academy-Award Winner Rob Legato and Steve Wozniak
At the annual National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) will showcase new software and innovations that improve how broadcasters, filmmakers and video professionals create, deliver and monetize high-quality productions across multiple screens. Highlights of the show will include the first public demonstrations of Adobe® Creative Suite® 6 Production Premium – including major updates for Adobe Premiere® Pro CS6 and Adobe After Effects® CS6 – before its official release, showcasing the software’s blazingly fast performance and tight integration that enables video professionals to work efficiently and streamline workflows. Adobe will demonstrate its new solutions along with key customer and partner-focused initiatives during the 2012 NAB Show at its booth #SL2624 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, April 16 – 19. Creative Suite 6 Production Premium will also be presented in more than 60 partner booths throughout the NAB exhibition.
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| | | | Digital Rapids Extends Closed Caption and Advertising Insertion Support with New Encoding and Streaming Updates
Digital Rapids has announced powerful new enhancements to the Digital Rapids Stream software for the company's StreamZ, StreamZHD and Flux encoding solutions. The same new capabilities are also available as applicable in the StreamZ Live family of live streaming encoders and the Digital Rapids Transcode Manager automated, high-volume file transcoding software. Recently-released or soon-to-ship new features include enhanced Closed Caption support for adaptive bit rate (ABR) streaming and support for automated advertising insertion when streaming live with Adobe® Flash® technologies.
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| | | | Roland Systems Group Introduces a Powerful New Eight Channel Multi-Format Switcher
Roland Systems Group has introduced the Roland V- 800HD Multi-Format Live Video Switcher as a powerful addition to their popular line of Multi-Format video mixers. The V-800HD Live Video Switcher is ideal for any live event or installation that requires the freedom to connect any type of source whether it be digital or analog, computer or video format.
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| | | | Waterman Broadcasting Delivers Full HD Local News with JVC ProHD Cameras
 JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., today announced that Waterman Broadcasting has successfully transitioned two Florida-based stations, NBC affiliate WBBH-TV and ABC affiliate WZVN-TV, to high definition ENG with 21 JVC GY-HM790 ProHD cameras. Both stations serve the growing Fort Myers/Naples market (DMA #62) and operate from the same facility.
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| | | | Livestream Integrates with NewTek TriCaster™
New Livestream plugin makes it fast and easy to deliver multi-camera, HD live content to mobile devices, including iPhone® and iPad®
Livestream today announced a new plugin for NewTek TriCaster™ that provides a streamlined workflow for live content producers.
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| | | | WCIV Delivers Local HD News with JVC ProHD Cameras
 ABC affiliate WCIV in Charleston, S.C. (DMA #98), is making the move to local HD news with ProHD cameras from JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp. The station, affiliated with Allbritton Communications Company based in Arlington, Va., has purchased 11 GY-HM790U and six GY-HM750U cameras, which will be used for studio and ENG operations.
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| | | | Canon U.S.A. Introduces the XJ95x8.6B Super-Telephoto Long-Zoom HD Field Lens with Improved Image Stabilization
 Canon’s Next-Generation HD Lens Combines Wide Angle of View With 95x Focal Range, Outstanding Optical Performance and Tracking Capability, and Support for Virtual Studio Systems
In response to the ever-evolving requirements of live sports and other popular mobile-location HD productions, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has developed a series of long-zoom field lenses designed for some of the most demanding HDTV sports and outside-broadcast applications, including the popular XJ100x9.3B and XJ86x9.3B/13.5B lenses. Now, answering the need for an ever-diversifying range of creative HD production uses, Canon has developed a totally new-generation super-telephoto XJ95x8.6B lens, which provides an unprecedented combination of the widest angle of view of any HD field lens presently in the broadcasting industry with an augmented 95x focal range.
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| | | | Sony Creative Software Announces Artist Integrated Loop Library Trio
New Sound Series Loops Deliver Fresh, Creative Options for Music Producers
Sony Creative Software, a leading global provider of professional editing and authoring applications, today announced the availability of a new trio of Sony Sound Series Premium Collection, Artist Integrated loop library titles for making rock, pop, jazz, R&B and reggae music.
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| | | | StreamGuys Content Delivery Services Help Monterey Jazz Festival Grow Online Audience
 Monterey Jazz Festival organizers decided that 2011 was the year they would bring performances from the venerable festival to a global audience through the power of streaming media. The decision paid off as the festival and two media partners reported impressive online viewing statistics for performers including the Robert Glasper Experiment, Carmen Souza and the Benny Green Trio.
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| | | | FOR-A To Show Key Products At Annual CAPER Convention In Buenos Aires
 Show Marks First Time Company’s Super Slo Motion HD Camera Shown in Full Broadcast Configuration in Latin America
FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, today announces the company’s participation at CAPER 2011 (Camara Argentina de Proveedores y Fabricantes de Equipos de Radiodifusion), an annual convention focused on digital television technology.
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| | | | Sony Creative Software Announces Acquisition of NetBlender
Combination Will Extend World-Class Blu-ray Disc Authoring Capabilities to Additional Multimedia Professionals and Prosumers
Sony Creative Software, a global provider of professional video editing, music creation and optical disc authoring solutions, today announced it is acquiring NetBlender, a leading developer of Blu-ray Disc™ creation tools. Through the agreement, Sony Creative Software will acquire NetBlender's DoStudio product line of authoring applications to expand its current portfolio of Blu-ray Disc software products which currently includes DVD Architect™ and Blu-print®.
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| | | | Telestream Releases Episode 6.2 Video Encoding Software
New API features simplify integration with third-party systems; new ProRes 4:4:4:4, AVC-Intra, DPX image sequence and adaptive streaming format support increase value for professional and new media workflows
Telestream®, the leading provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, today announced the release of Episode® 6.2 multiformat video encoding software. New and improved API features expand Episode integration and control capabilities with third-party systems. The free version 6.2 update adds high-end ProRes 4:4:4:4 and AVC-Intra format support for professional workflows. New Microsoft Smooth Streaming and Apple HLS streaming formats improve the viewing experience for end users through a new Developer API Kit. In addition, Mac-based Episode video encoding products are now OS X Lion compatible.
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| | | | Sony Announces New Upgrade Of Vegas Pro Software
Award-Winning NLE Software Provides Comprehensive GPU Acceleration, NVIDIA 3D Vision Support and New Titling Technology
Sony Creative Software, a leading global provider of professional editing and authoring applications, today announced the latest upgrade to its Vegas™ editing technology. Vegas Pro 11 adds significant performance improvements to the award-winning NLE, courtesy of OpenCL™ and highly optimized GPU hardware acceleration for video processing and rendering. Vegas Pro 11 is the world's first Windows-based OpenCL NLE, broadly supporting the open standard for core video editing operations, video effects and rendering. Other new features include NVIDIA 3D Vision support for single-display 3D computers such as the VAIO F Series 3D laptops and L Series 3D desktops, an enhanced video stabilizer tool, and new software tools for creating animated titles.
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| | | | JVC Unveils New GY-HM150 ProHD Handheld Camcorder
Built for Broadcast, Compact Model Offers HD/SD Recording Options and Fastest Shoot-to-Edit Workflow
JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., today announced the new GY-HM150 ProHD handheld camcorder. Based on the solid ergonomic design of the popular GY-HM100, which is used by thousands of photojournalists at major media outlets around the world, the GY-HM150 is built to handle demanding news and production environments. Plus, a new encoder and digital signal processor, adopted from JVC's 700 series cameras, deliver improved HD recording and add support for standard definition (SD).
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| | | | Top British Television Network ITV Adopts Adobe Story for Scriptwriting
Adobe Story Turns Script Content into Relevant Metadata, Streamlining Production
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced at the IBC 2011 Conference and Exhibition that leading U.K. broadcaster ITV has selected Adobe® Story®, an online and offline collaborative script development tool, to manage pre-production of over 500 episodes per year of ITV’s popular programs Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
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| | | | Panasonic Shipping Eight Versatile Weatherproof Housing Systems Featuring AW-HE50 HD/SD Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera
 Options for New Series Include a Firmware Upgrade for 1080/60p with 16-Axis Color Correction, and a Heavy-Duty Wall Mount Bracket
Panasonic Solutions Company (PSC), provider of collaboration, information-sharing and decision-support solutions for government and commercial enterprises, has announced the immediate availability of a new series of cost-effective, versatile outdoor camera systems that feature AW-HE50 integrated HD/SD pan-tilt cameras and offer either integrated HD-SDI fiber optics or a MPEG-4 HD/SD network video codec as options.
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| | | | Sony Creative Software Announces Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11
Award-Winning Application Introduces Stereoscopic 3D Editing, Simplified Workflows and Added File Format Support in Latest Upgrade
Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced the availability of a new version of its award-winning consumer video editing software Vegas™ Movie Studio HD Platinum 11. The latest version of the application provides professional-grade stereoscopic 3D capabilities and added file format support, enabling users to produce more immersive media projects in nearly any format. Specifically, support for Sony MVC and MPO files allows users to work natively with these 3D formats directly on the Vegas Movie Studio timeline.
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| | | | Adobe Unveils Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium
Sweeping Productivity Enhancements and New Creative Innovations Boost End-to-End Workflows for Audio and Video Professionals
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Creative Suite® 5.5 Production Premium, the complete software solution for video and post-production that helps deliver content to virtually any screen.
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| | | | Blackmagic Design Announces ATEM Television Studio
Blackmagic Design today announced ATEM Television Studio, a new live production switcher that combines a professional switcher with a broadcast quality H.264 encoder so customers can perform live multi-camera production and broadcast encoding for the Internet all in one product for only $995.
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| | | | Sony Creative Software Announces New World-Class Sound Effects Series from The Detroit Chop Shop
Series Offers Extensive Collection of Broadcast Quality Sound Effects
Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced the availability of a new sound effects series created by renowned production studio, The Detroit Chop Shop. Featuring broadcast quality sounds, the new software series comprises 10 complete volumes of ready-to-use sound effects.
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| | | | Sony Creative Software Releases New Update for Vegas Pro
Award-Winning NLE Improves Closed Captioning, Adds Support for GPU Rendering on AMD ATI Graphic Chipsets, and Adds 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Timeline Burning Capability for Complete 3D Solution
Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced the availability of Vegas™ Pro 10.0d. The award-winning NLE now includes improved closed captioning options, comprehensive 3D solutions, support for AMD's ATI graphics chipsets using OpenCL™ as well as an improved track group workflow.
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| | | | Digital Rapids Unveils Quartet of New Products and Upgrades for Live Multi-Screen Encoding and Streaming
Digital Rapids has unveiled a wide array of new products and enhancements in the company's comprehensive range of encoders for live multi-screen delivery. The new offerings include the launch of the StreamZ Live IP encoder for repurposing live IP-based inputs; significant performance increases in the StreamZHD Live ABR adaptive streaming encoder; new remote management capabilities for the TouchStream live streaming appliance; and a preview of a new hybrid encoder, extending Digital Rapids' proven, multi-screen encoding benefits into 'traditional' television applications in the broadcast, cable, satellite and telco markets.
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| | | | Grass Valley Rolls Out New MEDIAEDGE LEB Live Video Encoders
(National Association of Broadcasters Convention – Booth# SL106) -- At NAB 2011, Grass Valley™ introduced the MEDIAEDGE® LEB Pro H.264 HD live video encoder, the MEDIAEDGE® LEB Express H.264 HD live video encoder, as well as the MEDIAEDGE-SWT4 for Mac video client software for the Apple® Macintosh® computers. These three products complement and expand the Grass Valley MEDIAEDGE 4 family of popular multi-channel, multi-location video distribution solutions, used in retail stores, educational campuses, and religious facilities.
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| | | | Softron Media Services Announces Support for TFT Inc.'s Line of Emergency Alert System Encoders
Las Vegas, NV, USA – April 7, 2011– Softron Media Services® today announced support today for TFT's line of EAS – Emergency Broadcast System – encoders. Softron's support takes the form of a plug-in called EASController that works in conjunction with Softron's OnTheAir Node and OnTheAir Live or OnTheAir Manager applications along with Softron's OnTheAir CG and video cards from Blackmagic Design to display and play out an EAS message.
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| | | | Telestream Launches Pipeline 2.5 Video Capture Systems
New features including controlled playout, Avid edit-while-capture, DVCPRO 50, and direct integration with Vantage workflows increase value in professional broadcast and post-production environments
Telestream®, the leading provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, today announced a new release, version 2.5, for its award-winning Pipeline™ video capture systems. Pipeline is an industry-first network-based video capture and playout device for moving HD and SD video in and out of file-based workflows.
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| | | | Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT) Unveils Nucomm Newscoder 4 at the 2011 NAB Show
MPEG-4 Enabled Encoder Allows Broadcasters to Transmit HD Content Efficiently
Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Group’s Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced digital microwave systems serving the Broadcast, Sports & Entertainment and MAG (Military, Aerospace & Government) markets, will unveil its Nucomm Newscoder 4 at the 2011 NAB Show (Booth C6432).
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| | | | Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT) Debuts RF Central microLite HD Elite System at the 2011 NAB Show
Complete Video RF Link in a Performance Optimizing Portable Package Designed for the Next Generation of Compact Cameras Featuring Full HD/SDI Capabilities
Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT), a Business Unit within the Vitec Group’s Videocom Division, and a leader in advanced digital microwave systems serving the Broadcast, Sports & Entertainment and MAG (Military, Aerospace & Government) markets, will be debuting its RF Central microLite HD Elite system at the 2011 NAB Show (Booth C6432).
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| | | | Digital Rapids Doubles Encoder Density with Powerful New Models
Digital Rapids, the leading provider of tools and solutions for bringing television, movie and Web content to wider audiences, today announced new dual-channel models in the StreamZ and StreamZHD families of studio encoding systems; StreamZHD Live ABR adaptive streaming encoder; and Flux family of video capture and pre-processing hardware.
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