| | | | Pacific Television Center Simplifies Its Productions With FOR-A’S UFM-30FRC Frame Rate Converter
 FOR-A Corporation of America announces that Pacific Television Center (PacTV), a leading provider of global transmission and live broadcast production services, is relying on its UFM-30FRC HD/SD frame rate converter for the company’s operations. PacTV owns three UFM-30FRC units and has been using its up/down/cross converting capabilities for wide-ranging format conversions to transmit feeds around the world.
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| | | | FOR-A To Showcase FT-ONE 4K Super Slow MO Camera At Cine Gear EXPO 2013
 FOR-A Corporation of America plans to showcase its FT-ONE full 4K super slow motion camera at the upcoming Cine Gear Expo, taking place May 31-June 1 at The Studios at Paramount in Hollywood. FOR-A will be in Booth #S323, where they will also display the FT-1READ - a RAW data to DPX converter available with the FT-ONE camera.
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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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| | | | FOR-A's 4K Variable Frame Rate Camera to Make NAB Debut
 FOR-A Corporation of America will showcase its FT-ONE 4K super slow motion camera at the upcoming NAB Convention. This marks the NAB debut of the FT-ONE, which was first introduced last spring at Cine Gear Expo. FOR-A will exhibit in Booth C5116 at the show, which runs April 8-11 in Las Vegas.
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| | | | New FOR-A MXF Video Clip Servers Ideal For File-Based Ingest, Playout Applications
 FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, today announced two new compact MXF clip servers, the MBP-120SX and MBP-125SX, for ingest, playback, and playout applications. Ideal for file-based production workflows, the new 1 RU servers are being demonstrated at the 2013 NAB Show (C5116), which runs April 8-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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| | | | NAB 2013: For-A To Unveil Two New Video Switchers
 New units offer enhanced functionality and exceptional cost performance
FOR-A Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will introduce the HVS-XT100 and HVS-XT110 HD/SD portable video switchers at the NAB convention next month. The latest in the company’s popular line of HVS Series switchers, the HVS-XT100 comes with a separate main unit and control panel, while the HVS-XT110 features a compact, integrated design. The HVS-XT switchers will be shown for the first time at NAB 2013 (Booth C5116), being held from April 8-11 in Las Vegas.
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| | | | FOR-A Updates Frame Rate Converter to Optimize Winter Sports Production
 Unit optimizes conversion in environments with fast motion and high contrast
FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, announces a new update for its FRC-8000HS HD/SD Frame Rate Converter to better accommodate the production of winter sports. With this software release, the FRC-8000 offers a unique level of in-depth user control, giving operators the ability to customize settings based on their specific needs. Users of the frame rate converter will now be able to select a ‘winter sports’ scene type, a special mode created by FOR-A to optimize the conversion process in environments with high-speed moving objects in highly saturated backgrounds that contain a lot of bright white, such as snow or ice.
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| | | | FLOVEL Unveils High-Sensitivity HD Camera
 Records High-Resolution HD Images Under Moonlight Sensitivity of 0.01 Lux
FLOVEL Company Japan, a company in partnership with FOR-A Corporation, introduced its new FZ-B1 high-sensitivity HD camera at FOR-A’s booth during the 2012 IBC Show held last month in Amsterdam. FOR-A is the exclusive distributor of FLOVEL brand cameras in the U.S., Europe, Middle East, Africa, and sections of Asia. The new camera—designed for government and high-end security applications—will be available through FOR-A’s worldwide sales offices beginning next month.
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| | | | FOR-A 4K Super Slow Motion Camera Wins Prestigious STAR Award at IBC
 TV Technology Europe
has recognized FOR-A as a recipient of the publication’s 2012 IBC Show STAR Awards for its FT-ONE full 4K high resolution variable frame rate camera. FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, unveiled the FT-ONE earlier this year at Cine Gear Expo in Hollywood, while IBC 2012 marked the camera’s European debut.
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| | | | Programming Powerhouse Televisa Employed FOR-A Frame Rate Converters For Coverage Of The Summer Games
FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, announces that Mexico City-based television network Televisa utilized their equipment to bring coverage of the Summer Games to the broadcaster’s extensive audience. One of the largest programming networks in the world, Televisa relied on FOR-A’s FRC-8000 Frame Rate Converters to transmit footage to its viewers in the United States and Mexico.
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| | | | FOR-A Presents New Products at IBC 2012
 New products expand its range of vision mixers, multi viewers, frame-rate converters, file-based solutions, specialist cameras, and more.
FOR-A is presenting many new products at IBC2012 that expand its range of vision mixers, multi viewers, frame-rate converters, file-based solutions, specialist cameras, and more. They also expand capabilities for file-based operations.
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| | | | Jay Shinn Joins FOR-A As Northeast Sales Manager
Shinn is based out of company’s New Jersey office
FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, has named Jay Shinn as its Sales Manager for the Northeast region, effective August 1. Shinn has extensive experience in the broadcast technology industry, having spent thirty years at Grass Valley in various roles, including the positions of General Manager of Production Switchers and Senior Sales Consultant.
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| | | | FOR-A Unveils Multi-Matrix Color Corrector
 Ideal For Live Sports And Post Production
FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, is unveiling the DCC-7000—a new real-time, multi-matrix color corrector—ideal for live sports and post production applications. As the live HD/SD-SDI signal passes through the DCC-7000, this product performs real-time adjustment, enhancement, and color correction of up to 12 separate colors and hues in the video.
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| | | | Brazilian Video Services Provider Casablanca Online Purchases Large Complement of FOR-A Equipment
 FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, announces that Casablanca Online—a leading provider of satellite communications services based in Sao Paulo, Brazil—has purchased a large complement of FOR-A signal processing equipment. The order includes the following FOR-A equipment: FA-9500 video signal processor, FRC-8000 frame rate converter, and HVS-300HS HD/SD video production switcher.
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| | | | FOR-A to Intro Compact HD/SD Frame Rate Converter
FOR-A Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, today announced the FRC-30 HD/SD frame rate converter, which will be showcased at the 2012 NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 16-19 (Booth C5219). Packaged in a compact form factor (1 RU high, 1/2 RU wide), the new FRC-30 can be switched between motion compensation and linear conversions to deliver optimal results for various source material.
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| | | | FOR-A to Demo New SmartDirect Production System
FOR-A Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will demonstrate its new SmartDirect all-in-one live production system at the 2012 NAB Show (Booth C5219), which runs April 16-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Powered by a Brainstorm graphics engine and FOR-A’s MBP-1244 video processor, the PC-based system delivers high-end graphics and uses templates and automated playlists to dramatically simplify video production workflows. Introduced at IBC 2011, the system was first referred to as “Smart Studio” and has now been officially dubbed “SmartDirect.”
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| | | | FOR-A Debuts 1 M/E to 2 M/E Video Production Switcher At NAB 2012
 FOR-A Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, today introduced the HVS-390HS, the latest in its line of compact, cost-effective switchers. Available in 1 M/E and 2 M/E versions, it includes 16 HD/SD-SDI inputs and eight outputs (expandable to 24 inputs and 13 outputs), with frame synchronizers for all inputs. The new video production switcher will be unveiled at the 2012 NAB Show (Booth C5219), which runs April 16-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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| | | | FOR-A Provides ‘Continuous Innovation’ At NAB 2012
New Product Highlights Include Compact 2 M/E Video Switcher and File-Based
LTO-5 Video Storage Appliance
FOR-A Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will several new products at the 2012 NAB Show, which runs April 16-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Designed around the company’s theme of “Continuous Innovation,” FOR-A’s NAB booth (C5219) will include a demonstration area as well as “islands” to showcase video switchers, processors, file-based products and specialty live demonstrations.
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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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| | | | FOR-A Debuts MV-42HS HD/SD Quad Multi Viewer At IBC 2011
FOR-A Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, is introducing the MV-42HS HD/SD Multi Viewer during IBC2011, which runs through 13 Sept. at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam (Hall 2, Stand A51).
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| | | | Panama's TVN Upgrades wth FOR-A Video Switchers
 FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, announced the installation of the FOR-A HVS-350HS HD/SD 1.5 M/E digital video switcher and the FOR-A HVS-300HS HD/SD portable video switcher to Televisora Nacional, S.A. (TVN), a television network in Panama known as TVN.
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| | | | InfoComm 2011: FOR-A to Showcase Range of Products
FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will highlight a variety of recently introduced products at the 2011 InfoComm Show, which runs June 15-17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
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| | | | FOR-A America Names Tom Oriola As Northeast Sales Manager
 FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, has announced that Tom Oriola has been named the new Sales Manager for the Northeast region. In his new role, Oriola is responsible for all aspects of the sales process to FOR-A dealers and direct accounts in the area.
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| | | | Alfredo Cabrera Appointed FOR-A Latin America Sales Manager
 Cabrera to Lead Sales Efforts in Latin America and Southern Florida
FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, has named Alfredo Cabrera as it Regional Sales Manager for all of Latin America. Additionally, he will be responsible for driving sales efforts in Southern Florida. Experienced in the broadcast technology industry, Cabrera spent 10 years as Regional Account Manager for the Grass Valley Group.
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| | | | FOR-A Debuts Series Of Compact 3G/HD/SD/ASI Routing Switchers At NAB 2011
 FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will debut four compact multi-format routing switchers at the 2011 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 11-14 (Booth C5219). Designed for small and medium-scale systems, the MFR-3232, MFR-3216, MFR-1616R, and MFR-1616 offer a variety of inputs and outputs. All four automatically recognize and support 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, and ASI signals.
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| | | | FOR-A Unveils Modular Frame Rate Converter At NAB 2011
FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will introduce the UFM-30FRC Frame Rate Converter at the 2011 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 11-14 (Booth C5219). The latest member of FOR-A’s cost-effective family of UFM modular solutions, it can perform a wide variety of format conversions, including 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i, 720/59.94p, 720/50p, 525/60, and 625/50.
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| | | | FOR-A to Intro Archiving Recorder for AVC-Intra/DVCPRO Workflows
FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will introduce the LTR-120HS video archiving recorder at the 2011 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 11-14 (Booth C5219). Using high-quality AVC-Intra/DVCPRO codec and MXF wrapper/un-wrapper, it records MXF files that can be used by a variety of NLE systems to LTO-5 tape.
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