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Wohler Enhances RMT Range of LCD Monitors With Vectorscope and Subtitling Features
New In-Monitor Display Features Bring Even Greater Value to Wohler's Competitively Priced Line of Monitors
Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced the addition of vectorscope and subtitling features to select products within the company's RMT range of LCD monitors.
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Wohler Ships 3G 16-Channel Audio Monitors With OLED Screen Technology
AMP1-16-3G and AMP1-E16-3G Leverage Forward-Looking Technologies to Meet Demands of Complex Multichannel and Surround Applications
Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that the company's AMP1-16-3G and Dolby® E-capable and Dolby Digital Plus ready AMP1-E16-3G 16-channel multirate audio monitors, equipped with OLED (organic light emitting diode) screen technology, are now shipping.
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Lakeshore Public TV Monitors Multiple Sources with Plura Monitors
Lakeshore Public Television, a PBS member station based in Merrillville, Ind., has made monitoring dozens of video signals easier in its new HD master control room with Plura Broadcast, a leading manufacturer of high-end professional LCD monitors for studio and field use.
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Introducing New Features & Product Enhancements for FSI Monitors
New Standard Features for All FSI Monitors
Flanders Scientific is happy to announce the addition of several new product features and enhancements to our already value-packed line of Professional Broadcast Monitors.
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iZ3D Monitors Adds Two More Regional Retailers
Consumers Can Explore the 3D Experience Prior to Purchase at Altex Computers and Electronics and NCIX Computers
iZ3D Inc., designer, developer and pioneer of advanced stereoscopic 3D visualization systems, has further expanded its nationwide presence in brick and mortar stores. Altex Computers and Electronics (http://www.altex.com) is a popular regional chain in Texas and also offers online purchasing. The second new retailer is NCIX Computers (http://ncix.com/), a regional chain in British Columbia that also offers an online store.
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FSI Announces Post NAB Specials on Broadcast Monitors
FSI is selling its lightly used inventory of monitors used at NAB and on pre-NAB road trips at special limited time pricing. Prices are only valid through May 1st and while supplies last.
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Sony Adds New 15- And 24-Inch Displays To Line Of Luma LCD Professional Monitors
Sony’s family of LUMA® professional LCD displays now includes two new widescreen models, a 15- and a 24-inch version (viewable areas, measured diagonally). The new multi-format monitors offer many of the same design elements and functionality found in previous LUMA series, with the addition of several new capabilities.
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Wohler Introduces New RMT Range of Feature-Rich, Competitively-Priced LCD Monitors With Waveform Display
New Line of Single-Screen SD and HD LCD Monitors Offers Quality and Convenience in Space- and Cost-Saving Design
Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced the release of the RMT range of single-screen 15-inch, 17-inch, and 20-inch LCD monitors. The new RMT range builds on the success of Wohler's RM range of multi-screen monitors, offering the same industry-leading performance and popular feature set, along with dual inputs, a waveform display, eight channels of audio bar graph metering, and built-in speakers.
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Wohler Simplifies Multichannel Monitoring With New 3Gbps- and Dolby®-Capable 16-Channel Multirate Audio Monitors
AMP1-E16-3G and AMP1-16-3G Meet Demands of Complex Multichannel and Surround Applications in DTV Production and Transmission
Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced the release of the AMP1-E16-3G and AMP1-16-3G 16-channel multirate audio monitors, the company's first 1RU 16-channel 3Gbps audio/video monitors. The AMP1-E16-3G model serves as the company's first 1RU audio monitor with Dolby® E and Dolby Digital capability.
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iZ3D Offers $70 Discount on 3D Monitors for 30 Days
Company Apologizes for Website and Online Store Outage
iZ3D Inc., designer, developer and pioneer of advanced stereoscopic 3D visualization systems apologizes to its customers, fans, and other website visitors for the recent http://www.iZ3D.com website outage.
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Belgium's VRT Upgrades SNG Van With Wohler AMP1-16-3G 3G- and Dolby®-Capable 16-Channel Audio/Video Monitor
First Installation of Forward-Looking, OLED-Equipped AMP1-16-3G Audio/Video Monitoring System Brings Cost, Power, and Space Savings to HD Production
Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that Belgium's Flemish Radio and Television Network (VRT), the public broadcasting network of the Flemish community, is the first company to deploy the AMP1-16-3G.
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Cine-Tal Expands Film Profiling Services
Film profiling services for cineSpace customers goes global with services offered in North America and Australia.
Cine-tal Systems, a developer of image monitoring and color management solutions, announces the expansion of its cineSpace film profiling services. Cine-tal's cineSpace customers can now receive overnight film profiling services in North America as well as in the company's operations in Australia.
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Stephen Nakamura Adds Soft Touch to Hard-Edged Thriller "Law Abiding Citizen"
Company 3 Colorist Stephen Nakamura fine-tuned the look of Overture Films' action thriller "Law Abiding Citizen", working closely with director F. Gary Gray and cinematographer Jonathan Sela to set the visuals for the feature starring Jamie Foxx and Gerard Butler.
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Temple Of Greater Beth-EL's Video Ministry Uses Panasonic Gear
Pentecostal Church’s Reach is International with Delivery of HD Services, Sermons
When the spirit moves Bishop Gregory Newman and his 2000+ congregants in the Temple of Greater Beth-EL Church (Phoenix, AZ), the action is captured in heavenly high-definition with Panasonic AK-HC1500G multi-format 1080i/720p HD point-of-view cameras.
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EditShare Partners With Dixon For Major League Baseball
Collaborative shared storage and advanced logging systems deliver winning combination for Cincinnati Reds' HD workflow at the Great American Ball Park
EditShare®, the technology leader in cross platform collaborative editing and shared media storage, and Dixon Sports Computing, the sports video management experts since 1992, have deployed a new HD production workflow at the Cincinnati Reds' Great American Ball Park.
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Blackmagic Design adds DVCPRO HD capture and playback for Premiere Pro
Blackmagic Design today announced the major update for capture and playback of DVCPRO HD and DVCPRO 50 formats in Adobe’s new Premiere Pro for Windows.
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All Blackmagic Design products are fully compatible with Windows 7
Blackmagic Design today announced Windows 7 compatibility for it's entire range of professional video products. Video professionals using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Eyeon Fusion 6 and Photoshop will immediately notice a more fluid and intuitive response, with Window 7’s newly enhanced stability and advanced memory management. Blackmagic Videohub software can now take full advantage of the new Windows 7 touch screen features such as multitouch, for a faster, more accurate response.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Upgrades Studio to HD with Broadcast Pix
Broadcast Pix™ announced today the Slate 5000 integrated production system is the cornerstone of a complete HD studio upgrade for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC).
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Wohler Monitoring Solutions Provide Winning Utility and Functionality for Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Installed in HD Upgrade, Wohler Systems Simplify Scoreboard Control Room Operations and Ensure High Audio and Video Quality for Baseball Fans
Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles™, is using a variety of Wohler monitoring gear within its newly installed HD digital production system.
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LaCie Network Space 2: Simplifying The Network Storage Experience
LaCie today announced the LaCie Network Space 2, design by Neil Poulton – a leading-edge Network Attached Storage (NAS) and media server. The LaCie Network Space 2 combines the performance of a full-featured NAS solution, with a unique and customized way to manage the total experience.
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New True 10 Bit, RGB LED Matrix Backlight 24" FSI Monitor Coming this Month!
Flanders Scientific, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the all new LM-2470W. This monitor features all of the powerful features found in other FSI monitors, but comes equipped with a true native 10 bit LCD panel and RGB LED Matrix Backlighting System. The LM-2470W is capable of reproducing over 1.073 Billion Colors and has been designed for your most demanding color critical applications.
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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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Broadcast Pix Ships Fluent Macros, First File-based Switcher Macros
New Version 7.3 Software Also Enhances Fluent Multi-View, Adds Switcher Features
Broadcast Pix™ announced today the release of Slate™ Version 7.3, a significant upgrade to its integrated live video production systems. Version 7.3 features Fluent™ Macros, the industry’s first file-based switcher macro memory system. It also provides enhancements to its Fluent Multi-View and its 2 M/E Slate 5000 switcher control panel, as well as support for the new low-cost Slate 100 Control Panel.
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iO Films Propel “Astro Boy”
Digital Vision Ensures Heroic Color
Breaking and reformulating the rules for color management, iO Film has successfully completed a wide range of services and deliveries for the October 23, 2009 Summit Entertainment release of Imagi Studios’ “Astro Boy,” the movie based on the beloved superhero from Japan.
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Digital Rapids Powers Live Streaming of Digital Entertainment Leadership Panel for Hollywood Radio & Television Society
Digital Rapids, the leading provider of tools and solutions for bringing television, film and web content to wider audiences, today announced that the company's award-winning TouchStream appliance powered live Internet streaming of the prestigious "The Digital Chiefs" event for the Hollywood Radio and Television Society (HRTS) last month.
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Gamma & Density Co. Workshops at HD EXPO
Createasphere Impart Critical Skills Needed to Navigate Today's Imaging Workflow
At HD EXPO – Createasphere on November 4th, in alliance with Gamma & Density Co. the creator of 3cP System, two workshops have been announced that are aimed squarely at keeping the content creation community thoroughly prepared for the massive changes underway in the imaging and post production pipeline.
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Accelerated HD H.264 Encoding Now Available on Windows Products Featuring Matrox MAX Technology
Award-winning Matrox CompressHD card and Matrox MXO2 Mini I/O device speed up HD H.264 file creation for Blu-ray, Flash, YouTube, and the web
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that Windows drivers for Matrox CompressHD and Matrox MXO2 Mini with the MAX option are now available as a free download from the Matrox website for registered owners. Matrox MAX technology uses a dedicated hardware processor to accelerate the creation of HD H.264 files for Blu-ray, Flash, YouTube, and the web.
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AJA Converter Provides Optimal Signal-to-Screen Solution for HP DreamColor Display
DP and Colorist Andrew Huebscher Selects AJA HDP2 HD-SDI to HDMI Mini-Converter for True 10-bit Signal, Performance and Picture Quality
DP and Colorist Andrew Huebscher has been working on commercials and independent films for the past fifteen years. He recently started using the AJA HDP2 converter with an HP DreamColor LP2480zx 24-inch display as part of the monitoring solution in his color-grading bay.
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ATTO Technology and LaCie Partner to Deliver High-Performance Storage Solutions for Video and IT Professionals
Today ATTO Technology, Inc., a global leader of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments, together with LaCie, a leading provider of professional storage solutions, announced an OEM partnership designed to deliver integrated SAS/SATA and Fibre Channel storage solutions for digital video and IT customers.
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HP Introduces SkyRoom: Powerful and Affordable Videoconferencing for Businesses
Pioneering collaboration software leapfrogs freeware offerings, enables instant face-to-face meetings with full desktop sharing
HP today established a new category in videoconferencing with the introduction of HP SkyRoom – affordable, high-definition videoconferencing software(1) that offers live, real-time collaboration for instant face-to-face meetings with no subscription fees.
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LaCie Enhances Portable DVD±RW Drive with New Features and a New Look
Today LaCie announced the latest versions of its Portable DVD±RW Drive, design by Sam Hecht.
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Leading Post Production Company Smoke & Mirrors Buys 2 DaVinci Resolve R360 Systems
Blackmagic Design announced today that world leading post production facility, Smoke & Mirrors has purchased two DaVinci Resolve R360 systems at IBC 2009.
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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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Blackmagic Design Announces New HDLink Pro DisplayPort
The world’s first HD and 2K monitoring solution for new DisplayPort monitors that features deep color support, 3 Gb/s SDI, 3D interactive lookup tables and 6 channels of audio.
Blackmagic Design today announced HDLink Pro DisplayPort, a new model of the popular HDLink Pro monitoring converter range that allows new low cost deep color DisplayPort computer monitors to be used for SDI monitoring. HDLink Pro DisplayPort can be seen on Blackmagic Design’s IBC 2009 stand located at #7.D08
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Blackmagic Design Announces DeckLink Studio 2
The world’s first low cost 10 bit SD, HD switchable editing card with SDI, HDMI, component, S-Video and composite capture and playback, hardware down converter and 4 channel balanced audio for €545
Blackmagic Design today announced DeckLink Studio, a new model capture card designed as a replacement for standard definition cards, with increased analog connectivity for older analog equipment as well as SDI/HD-SDI and HDMI connections for the latest cutting edge digital equipment.
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Blackmagic Design Releases Massive Software Update for All DeckLink cards
New DeckLink v7.3 includes ProRes 4:4:4:4, RED easy setups, 1080p50/60 support and DeckLink Studio 2 for Windows and Mac OS X 10.6 support
Blackmagic Design today announced the immediate availability of DeckLink 7.3 with loads of features for the video professional. DeckLink 7.3 is a free update and available for download now to all DeckLink customers for Windows, Mac OS X 10.6 and now Linux.
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Blackmagic Design Announces New Low Price for Studio Videohub Routers
New low price for Studio Videohub 16 x 32 SDI router with 3 Gb/s SDI support 16 x 16 RS-422 control, automatic auto switch and full SDI re-clocking makes professional routing more affordable
Blackmagic Design today announced a new lower price on its popular Studio Videohub 3 Gb/s SDI router with 16 x 32 SDI routing, 16 x 16 RS-422 deck control, full SDI re-clocking all in a compact design less than 1 inch thick.
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Inition & Silicon Imaging in Strategic Partnership to Launch Latest Integrated SI 3D Camera Technology
Today is the European unveiling of the new SI-3D, the only fully integrated 3D cinema or HD camera and stereo visualisation system in the world. Developed by Silicon Imaging, with 3D production input and on-set field testing by Inition, the new SI-3D has a completely new feature set designed to further simplify stereoscopic 3D Cinema production and HD broadcast.
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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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Autoscript presents first European demonstrations of technology innovations at IBC 2009
High-brightness LED flat screen, lightweight on-camera monitor and magnetic foot controller are among solutions on display
Autoscript, the world's leading teleprompting company and a Vitec Group brand, will present the first European demonstrations of its latest prompting solutions at IBC 2009 in Hall 9:D28.
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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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Avid Accelerates Customer Workflows with New Editing and Production Asset Management Solutions
New versions of Media Composer, Symphony, NewsCutter and Interplay enable customers to lower production costs, increase productivity and shatter collaboration barriers
Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today introduced new versions of its Media Composer® (4.0), Symphony™ (4.0), NewsCutter® (8.0) professional editing software and Interplay® (2.0) production asset management system.
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Digital Rapids Unveils New Features and Storage Options for TouchStream Live Streaming Appliance
Digital Rapids, the leading provider of tools and solutions for bringing television, film and web content to wider audiences, is demonstrating new enhancements for the award-winning TouchStream live video streaming appliance at the 2009 IBC Conference and Exhibition, September 11-15 in Amsterdam.
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Ikegami Chosen by Boston College Athletics
Combined Use of a GFCam Flash RAM HD Camcorder and Two HDK-77EC Portable HD CMOS Field Cameras With HD-Fiber Adaptors Provide Superior HD Video for Game Coverage on Television, the Web, and Live Arena Displays
With a demanding production schedule that includes televising and streaming Division I football and men’s and women’s hockey and basketball, the new HD video control room at Boston College’s Conte Forum and Alumni Stadium is set for a busy season.
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IRIDAS at IBC 2009
IRIDAS will show the latest SpeedGrade, FrameCycler and MetaRender products at IBC 2009 in Amsterdam, September 11-15, at the RAI Convention Center (Hall 7, Booth H11). IRIDAS will demonstrate advanced tools for previs, review, dailies and finishing, and a refined workflow for stereoscopic moviemaking.
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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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Anthro Corporation Announces a New Member to the Elevate™ Electric Lift Family, Elevate Adjusta
Anthro Corporation, Technology Furniture®, the Portland Oregon manufacturer of modular furniture for technology, announces a new member to the Elevate™ Electric Lift Family, Elevate Adjusta, available January, 2009.
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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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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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Wohler Extends Presence in Brazilian Market Through New Distributor Videodata
Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that Videodata will be serving as a Wohler distributor within the Brazilian market. From its headquarters in São Paulo, Videodata will provide complete sales and support services for the full Wohler product line of audio and video monitors and closed-captioning solutions.
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Special Event Services Builds Package With Six HC3500 HD Cameras
Six-Camera Package Provides Full Production Support to Evangelist Franklin Graham’s ‘Rock the River’ Summer Music Tour
Special Event Services (SES) of Winston-Salem, NC, one of the country’s leading live-event production companies, has recently added a high-performance HD video package with six Panasonic native 1080i AK-HC3500 2/3” 2.2M 3-CCD HD cameras to its extensive roster of video equipment.
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IBC 09: FOR-A to Intro Color Equalizer
FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will introduce the CEQ-100HS color equalizer during IBC2009, which runs Sept. 11-15 at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam (Hall 2, Stand A51/B59).
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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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StereoBrain Helps Transform 3D Post Production
Inition will present the latest version of the StereoBrain Processor, a 3D HD video processing unit created for stereoscopic 3D production, post and broadcast, on stand 4.C70 at the IBC this year (September 11-14).
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LaCie Introduces the First Mobile High-Definition Multimedia Player: LaCinema Rugged HD
LaCie announced today its LaCinema Rugged multimedia hard drive is now available in High Definition – LaCinema Rugged HD. The LaCinema Rugged product range has the most compact, reliable, and mobile multimedia players on the market.
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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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Jonathan Del Gatto Edits Award-Winning Chambers Hotel Video Art Piece
Garners Cannes Gold Lion & AICP Next Award
Earlier this year, the agency creatives at Barrie D'Rozario Murphy/Minneapolis turned to the talents of Editor Jonathan Del Gatto for an innovative video art piece for the Chambers Hotel. The intriguing project has garnered prestigious awards this season including a Cannes Gold Lion and an AICP Next Award.
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Blackmagic Design Releases Software Update for all Videohub Routers
New Videohub 4.0 software update has revolutionized the design of router control by using low cost all in one computers with touch screens as router control panels
Blackmagic Design Inc. today released a major software update for all Videohub routers. Videohub 4.0 adds support for a revolutionary “button view” control screen that is designed to be easy to use on touch screen computers.
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Matrox MXO2 Mini Now Provides Inexpensive HDMI Monitoring for AVCHD Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 and CineForm NeoScene
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced Matrox MXO2™ Mini support for the popular CineForm NeoScene editing workflow that streamlines AVCHD editing with Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 on the PC.
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Matrox Graphics Unveils Triple and Quad Monitor DisplayPort M-Series Graphics Cards
Matrox Graphics, the leading manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions, today announced the availability of the Matrox M9138 and Matrox M9148 DisplayPort graphics cards. Expanding the M-Series product line, these new triple- and quad-monitor cards offer a remarkable 1 GB of memory, and with support for independent or stretched mode at resolutions up to 2560x1600 per output, users can drive business, industrial, and government applications on an exceptional multi-monitor platform.
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The LA Film School's Cintiq Lab Facilitates Creative Expression and Equips Computer Animation Students with "Real World" Skills
When visitors walk into the brand new Wacom® Cintiq® lab at the Los Angeles Film School, they might think they have stumbled onto H.G. Wells' time machine. In the middle of the room is a stairway to an elevated platform that is illuminated by spotlights.
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New Flanders Scientific, Inc. Products and Video User Manual
Extend your HDMI signal up to 328ft over Coax with our New HDMI-EXT
FSI is excited to announce its new HDMI Extender series of signal distribution boxes. The HDMI-EXT allows you take any HDMI source and transmit it over coaxial cable. Best of all, the signal is entirely SDI compatible so it can be routed directly through your standard serial digital routing equipment.
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VICON teams up with 2K Sports for live motion capture hockey shoot
VICON's T160 motion capture system was deployed to capture pro hockey players in an outdoor shoot hosted by 2K Sports at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
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eyeon Software Launches Fusion 6.0
Open Release Candidate of Award-Winning Compositing Application Now Available
eyeon Software Inc. announced that the highly- anticipated Fusion™ 6.0 node-based compositing application is now available as an Open Release Candidate. The award-winning compositing application has been a mainstay of the visual effects industry for over 20 years.
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Panasonic Announces Pricing And Availability Of New AV-HS450 16-Input Multi-Format Switcher
Affordable, High-Performance Switcher Offers Built-In Dual-Screen MultiViewer and Powerful New Features for Live Production, Available This September
Here at InfoComm, Panasonic has announced pricing and availability for its new AV-HS450 HD/SD live switcher. This expandable, affordable, high-performance switcher offers 16 SD/HD-SDI standard inputs with a unique built-in, dual-screen MultiViewer, multiple keyers, four aux busses, two Picture-in-Pictures (PiP), shot memory, and 3D effects for both background and key inputs – all for about half the price of comparable switcher systems.
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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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Remote Digital Media Builds Flypack Around FOR-A Switcher
Remote Digital Media (RDM), a production services provider for corporate and network clients throughout the New York metropolitan area, recently constructed a tapeless HD flypack around the new FOR-A HVS-300HS HD/SD portable video switcher.
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Rogue Element Digital Cinematography Services makes Cine Gear debut following Elstree joint venture announcement
Europe’s leading independent digital film rental house to demonstrate tools and streamlined workflows for productions shooting in Europe and the UK
Data workflow pioneer and leading independent European rental house Rogue Element Films, UK will introduce its Digital Cinematography Services to the Cine Gear audience June 5-6, at Paramount Studios, Hollywood.
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Broadcast Pix Brings Innovation to InfoComm 09
New Offerings Include 3G Upgrade for Slate, Fluent Workflow Software, Small Control Panel and Portable System
Broadcast Pix™ will showcase several products during InfoComm 09, which runs June 17-19 in Orlando, Fla. (Booth 4673). New to the show are the 3G Switcher Frame, which is an upgrade for its Slate™ G Series of live video production systems, plus Fluent™ workflow software, a traditional control panel for Slate 100 users, and a portable production unit that harnesses the power of Broadcast Pix.
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Element Consulting Shoots Digital Engineering Assessments With Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCCAM Handheld Camcorder
Civil Engineering Firm Incorporates Video Production Services with Panasonic AVCCAM Handheld
Element Consulting, an Atlanta-based civil engineering consulting and video production firm, services its clients with a unique approach to engineering assessments and reporting. The firm uses its Panasonic AG-HMC150 professional handheld AVCCAM camcorder to record high-tech video engineering reports in pristine high-quality AVCHD.
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Dr. Phil Show Taps Wohler's RM-2435-HD for Confidence Monitoring
Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that the "Dr. Phil"® show has installed the company's RM-2435-HD video monitors as part of an upgrade to the Stage 29 facilities on the Paramount Pictures® Studios lot where the popular CBS® show tapes.
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Matrox MXO2 Mini Now Shipping
Affordable High Definition HDMI and Analog I/O Device for Mac and PC Available Worldwide
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced that Matrox MXO2™ Mini, a new version of the award-winning Matrox MXO2 I/O device is now shipping. Matrox MXO2 Mini can be used with Mac and PC laptop and desktop systems and popular applications including Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop, and many more.
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Digital Rapids Powers 40-Channel Streaming Infrastructure for China's Phoenix Television
Digital Rapids announced today that Mandarin Chinese broadcaster Phoenix Television has deployed 40 Digital Rapids encoding and streaming systems as part of a new infrastructure for the monitoring of live feeds by reporters, editors and other internal personnel.
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Camp Digital Relies on Fujinon for First Live TV Production
Camp Digital, a mobile production company based in Hendersonville, Tenn., used a variety of Fujinon lenses as part of its high definition production services provided for the Gospel Music Association’s 40th Annual Dove Awards program, which was televised live on the Gospel Music Channel last month.
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LaCie Evolves NAS RAID devices, including a 10TB capacity advancement
Today LaCie announced significant advancements in two recognized and award-winning network storage solutions – the LaCie 2big Network and the LaCie 5big Network. The product upgrades include improved performance, enhanced features, comprehensive backup support, and extreme capacity expansion – ultimately providing customers with an easier setup experience and a variety of ways to archive, access, and share large amounts of content.
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LaCie Introduces Two Network Storage Servers for Workgroups
LaCie announced today the availability of two new high capacity Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions – Big Disk Network and d2 Network. These professional file servers are optimized for users to instantly store, share, and back up files, from any PC or Mac on a wired or wireless network. LaCie's new NAS solutions deliver high-performance and professional-class reliability, in an easy-to-use network solution for the home or small office.
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Codex Digital Debuts New Transfer Station At NAB 2009
Complete portable recording and dailies transfer system eradicates tape workflow roadblocks
Codex Digital, specialist in high-resolution media recording systems, arrives at NAB 2009 in an upbeat mood, with its media recording products ensconced on a variety of flagship broadcast and motion picture productions, and a new product combination launching that could spell the end of tape-based acquisition.
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LaCie's New Mobile Storage Device Combines Convenience, Form and Function: LaCie Data/Share
LaCie announced today a creative new way to access the data from SD and microSD cards. Created exclusively for LaCie by the award-winning 5.5 designers firm, the LaCie Data/Share is an inventive product designed to combine these standard memory cards and the ubiquitous USB interface to enhance and simplify user's digital lives. In addition, the LaCie Data/Share recently received a 2009 iF product design award by the iF International Forum Design.
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iZ3D Beefs Up Rebate Program in Time for Mother's Day
iZ3D Extends $50 Rebate to NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Card Customers; Website Now Includes a “3D Bucks Rebate Center” to Make 3D Even More Affordable
iZ3D Inc., designer, developer and pioneer of advanced stereoscopic 3D visualization systems, has expanded the scope of its rebate program. Previously the $50 rebate, which was exclusive to AMD ATI Radeon® Graphics Card customers, now includes NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics card customers as well. nVidia or AMD customers that purchase an iZ3D monitor simply register their purchase online or mail in required rebate documents.
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New Broadcast Updates For Euphonix System 5-B and Max Air Digital Audio Mixing Systems
New Broadcast Router and New Remote Logging Feature
Euphonix, a world leader in large-format digital audio consoles, media controllers, and peripherals announced today new broadcast updates for both the System 5-B/BP and Max Air Digital Audio Mixing Systems. The updates include a new 1,536x1,536 broadcast router, and a new software release which includes a remote diagnostic logging feature.
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Panasonic Expands Multi-Format Switcher Line With New 16-Input AV-HS450
High-Powered Switcher Features Built-In Dual-Screen MultiViewer and Wide Range of 3D Effects
Here at NAB, Panasonic has announced a powerhouse addition to its popular multi-format switcher line-up, the new AV-HS450 HD/SD live switcher. This expandable, affordable, high-performance switcher offers 16 SD/HD-SDI standard inputs with a unique built-in, dual-screen MultiViewer, multiple keyers, four aux busses, two Picture-in-Pictures (PiP), shot memory, and 3D effects for both background and key inputs. With 16 built-in frame-synchronizers, four built-in up-converters, four SD/HD-SDI outputs and two scalable DVI outputs all as standard, the HS450 offers a powerful modular platform with expandable capabilities for enhanced performance and ease of operation.
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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 Offers New Multi-Format Live Production And Presentation Switcher
Sony’s new BRS-200 switcher is designed for ease of use and system flexibility in live event and presentation applications. The switcher can be used in either standard- or high-definition configurations, and is ideal for a range of applications including staging, conferences, concerts and broadcast production.
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Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic UltraScope Waveform Monitoring
Blackmagic Design Inc. today announced Blackmagic UltraScope, the world’s first PC based waveform monitor with features designed for creative professionals that includes both SDI and optical fiber SDI inputs for only US$695.
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Blackmagic Design Announces DVI Extender
Blackmagic Design Inc. today announced the new DVI Extender, an extremely small DVI to SDI converter that allows computer monitors to be placed long distances away from computers using SDI video cabling to Blackmagic Design’s HDLink Pro monitoring converter.
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Blackmagic Design Announces Major Software Update for Videohub Routers
Blackmagic Design Inc. today announced a major software update for all Videohub routers. Videohub 4.0 adds support for a revolutionary “button view” control screen that is designed to be easy to use on touch screen computers. Button view features an attractive design where users can choose from a number of icons of popular video equipment and the button layout is fully customizable.
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Blackmagic Design Announces DeckLink Optical Fiber
Blackmagic Design Inc. today announced DeckLink Optical Fiber, a new model of capture card which combines highest quality 10 bit SD/HD-SDI capture and playback with built in optical fiber SDI at an unprecedented low cost of only US$495.
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AJA Debuts Two New Mini-Converter Products at NAB 2009
Hi5-3G and HDP2 Deliver AJA Reliability and Performance for Increased Video and Audio Format Support.
AJA Video Systems,, the leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, is releasing two new Mini-Converters at NAB 2009, the Hi5-3G and the HDP2. These Mini-Converters are designed both for the broadcast and post-production display markets and provide support for a wide array of the latest video and audio formats.
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EIZO Unveils First Post-Production and Broadcasting Monitor for Both Reference and Editing to the U.S. at NAB 2009
Eizo Nanao Technologies Inc. today announced the ColorEdge CG232W, a full high-definition 22.5-inch LCD monitor for broadcast and post-production that can be used for both reference and editing work.
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Matrox Announces Matrox MXO2 Mini
Affordable High Definition HDMI and Analog I/O for Mac and PC
Matrox® Video Products Group today announced Matrox MXO2 Mini, a new version of the award-winning Matrox MXO2 I/O device. It can be used with Mac and PC laptop and desktop systems and popular applications including Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop, and many more. It provides capture and playback of high definition video via HDMI and analog component; or NTSC and PAL via analog component S-Video, and composite.
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LaCie Introduces Three High-Performance, Economic Storage Combinations for Video Professionals
Today LaCie announced three new product combinations for professionals who expect fast, high capacity and reliable storage solutions to enhance their workflow. Leveraging the quality and reputation of the award-winning LaCie 4big Quadra-which is recognized for its high capacity, speeds, data protection, and design-LaCie premieres the 4big Quadra Bundle, which boasts huge capacities up to 32TB and fast transfer speeds up to 700MB/s. LaCie also announced today a new 8TB model of the 4big Quadra, an integral part of the 32TB LaCie 4big Quadra Bundle.
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Digital Rapids Takes Live Streaming Higher at NAB with HD, Enhanced Management, Portability and More
Digital Rapids, the leading provider of tools and solutions for bringing television, film and web content to wider audiences, is taking live streaming to new heights, with new products and enhancements across their entire range of live stream encoding and management systems. Live streaming solutions being unveiled today at the NAB Show in Las Vegas include high definition models in the StreamZ Live family of encoders, a new version of the Digital Rapids Broadcast Manager multi-encoder management software, and the NAB debut of the award-winning TouchStream portable streaming appliance. Digital Rapids also announced plans to incorporate support for Microsoft's Smooth Streaming technology in upcoming product versions.
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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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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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LaCie Rugged XL: A Resilient, High Capacity, Hard Disk for Creative Desktops
Today LaCie announced the Rugged XL, a super-sized expansion to LaCie's award-winning line of Rugged hard drives. Showcasing more than just its extra-large exterior, the Rugged XL doubles capacity to 1TB, and will surely amplify the style of any creative desktop.
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Wohler Mobile to Showcase Robust Solutions for Mission-Critical Monitoring Applications at 2009 NAB Show
Wohler Trailer Highlights Role and Value of Advanced Processing and Monitoring Systems Within Fundamental Broadcast Workflows
Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that Wohler Mobile, packed with state-of-the-art processing and monitoring products, will be making a stop on the 2009 NAB Show floor. Proudly adorned in Wohler blue, the 22-foot-long trailer demonstrates how easily Wohler products provide key functionality even in the most space-constrained production applications.
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Shared Storage Solution Creates Greater Efficiency for Biscardi Creative Media
Small Tree's Technology and Service Leave Lasting Impression
Amidst a down economy, Atlanta-based Biscardi Creative Media (BCM) was faced with a positive dilemma – an abundance of post-production projects, including three feature length documentaries and an episodic television series. With three edit suites each equipped with its own local storage, the challenge for BCM in taking on these projects was in successfully managing workflow efficiency. To ensure that project deadlines were met and client satisfaction maintained, Walt Biscardi, founder and president of BCM, installed a flexible and cost-effective shared storage solution to maximize his team's productivity.
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Broadcast Pix Introduces 3G Switcher Frame
Native 1080p Upgrade for Slate Integrated Production Systems Creates the Only 3G IPS, and the Only Affordable 3G Switcher
(Billerica, Massachusetts--April 7, 2009) Broadcast Pix™ today announced a new 3G Switcher Frame as an upgrade for its Slate™ G Series of live video production systems. The new frame is native 3Gbps 1080p/60 and provides simultaneous multi-definition SDI I/O for 1080p, 1080i, 720p and standard definition, as well as DVI.
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M-Audio Unveils Studiophile DSM3 Active Studio Reference Monitor
New premium studio monitor enables users to create mixes that sound consistent across a broad range of listening environments
M-Audio, a part of Avid Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVID) today introduced the new Studiophile® DSM3 active studio reference monitor, providing superior monitoring capabilities for audio professionals. The Studiophile DSM3 monitor delivers exceptional accuracy, clarity and dynamic range via a number of unique design elements including onboard digital signal processing (DSP), carefully matched components and a dual-woofer configuration.
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New Dimetis BOSS LINK Manager® to Launch at NAB 2009
Next Generation, SOA-based solution moves real time video over any network
Dimetis GmbH, an international software company, announced today the launching of its new Dimetis BOSS LINK Manager® application, on display in the Dimetis Booth SU9920A, at NAB 2009 in the Las Vegas Convention Center from April 20th through April 23rd.
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Brand new to the market and loaded with high-end features, Flanders Scientific has introduced four high definition LCD panels specifically developed for the pro market. With the help of the COW's Walter Biscardi, Jr. and senior telecine colorist Ron Anderson, Nick Griffin offers a first look at these high definition broadcast monitors from FSI.
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New features for FSI monitors including EBU Gamma
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