News: Focus Enhancements Announces Availability of High Performance HX-2 HD/SD Video Switcher Latest Addition to the HX Series Features Eight HD-SDI or SD-SDI Inputs, Along with Superior Quality Video Switching, Chroma Key and Effects Focus Enhancements Inc (NASDAQ: FCSE), a worldwide leader in media management and Ultra Wideband (UWB) wireless technology, announced the immediate availability of the HX-2 HD/SD Video Switcher. published 2 years agoread more
LA City College Installs FOR-A Switcher as Part of HD Conversion As part of a recent studio conversion to HD, the Cinema-Television Department at Los Angeles City College (LACC) in California installed a FOR-A HVS-1500HS digital video switcher with an HVS-16OUB 16-button control panel. published 2 weeks agoread more
Over 400 FOR-A HVS-300HS Switchers in Use Since April Intro Since making its U.S. debut at the 2009 NAB Show in April, the FOR-A HVS-300HS HD/SD multi-format portable video switcher has been embraced by a variety of video professionals in North America. published 3 weeks agoread more
FOR-A to Show HVS-300HS HD/SD Portable Switcher at WFX 2009 FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and video production industry, will demonstrate a number of products, including the HVS-300HS HD/SD Portable Video Switcher, at the Worship Facilities Conference and Expo (WFX) 2009, which runs Oct. 27-30 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C. (Booth #1524). published 1 month agoread more
HD World: FOR-A to Demo Product Range FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and video production industry, will demonstrate a wide range of products at the upcoming HD World Conference and Exposition, which runs Oct. 14-15, 2009, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City (Booth #1009). published 2 months agoread more
Telestream and Wowza Partner to Offer Live Video Production and Universal Streaming to iPhone, Web and TV Screens Affordable video production and industry-first single-encode streaming to multiple screens to be demonstrated at IBC Show in Amsterdam Telestream® and Wowza Media Systems® today announced an affordable solution for the creation and distribution of live video to multiple screens. Telestream's Wirecast™ live video production software works in conjunction with the soon-to-be released Wowza Media Server® 2 Advanced, the world's first multi-protocol platform to provide simultaneous media streaming to iPhone™, iPod™ touch, Flash®, Silverlight™ and QuickTime™ web players, plus IPTV set-top boxes from a single server. published 3 months agoread more
Telestream Adds Support for Akamai to Wirecast Live Streaming Software Now available, Wirecast 3.5.3 enables Flash media streaming through Akamai content distribution network In an effort to offer more choices for live video streaming, Telestream today announced release of Wirecast™ 3.5.3 webcast software. Wirecast is a live video production tool that allows users to easily create real-time and on-demand broadcasts for the web. Version 3.5.3 adds Flash® media streaming through Akamai, a leading content distribution network (CDN). published 3 months agoread more
Mobile Studios Launches CGenie™ Pro HD Character Generator Value Priced CG Handles Multiple Independently Controlled Graphic Elements Mobile Studios, Inc., has announced the latest addition to its line of ultra-portable PortaCast™ flypack systems with the release of the CGenie ™ Pro HD Character Generator priced substantially less than competitive models from Chyron, Compix, PixelPower or Harris Corp. published 5 months agoread more
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. published 6 months agoread more
Echolab Overture2™ MD Switcher is a Win-Win for WWAY Echolab Inc. today announced that WWAY-TV3 of Wilmington, N.C., has deployed the company's Overture2™ MD, a two-M/E video switcher with advanced features, including internal up/cross conversion, that yield a streamlined production operation, easily executed sophisticated effects, and outstanding image quality. WWAY is also relying on Echolab's Conductor touch screen interface to simplify and centralize production control. published 6 months agoread more
Echolab Overture™ Satisfies Overflow Crowds at Singapore's Cornerstone Community Church Echolab Inc. today announced that Cornerstone Community Church, located in Singapore and part of the Zion Ministerial Fellowship, has implemented an Echolab Overture1™ SD switcher to enhance and simplify live, multi-screen production of its worship services, which draw a crowd of about 3,000 people every Sunday. published 6 months agoread more
New CompactCG From Compix Provides Full Branding Functionality in Portable, Cost-Effective CG System Compact, Competitively Priced CG System Brings Rich Functionality and Feature Set to Space-Constrained Broadcast and Production Applications Compix, a leading developer of professional-quality character generators (CGs) for the broadcast and related markets, today launched the CompactCG, a portable CG that offers the specs and rich feature set of a full-size system in a rugged 1-RU chassis. Purpose-built for mobile broadcast and OB vans, flypack systems, multivenue use, and other space-constrained applications, the CompactCG is an affordable stand-alone system that leverages the power of Compix's industry-leading CG systems. published 7 months agoread more
Telestream Adds Limelight Networks CDN Services and Justin.tv Video Streaming Services to Wirecast Now available, Wirecast 3.5.2 adds direct integration with Justin.tv’s live online video service and Limelight Networks content delivery service Telestream® today announced the release of Wirecast™ 3.5.2, a live video production tool that allows users to create real-time and on-demand video broadcasts for the web. With direct integration of Limelight Networks’ content delivery service and Justin.tv’s live online video service now available from within the Wirecast 3.5.2 user interface, Telestream expands Wirecast options to share real-time broadcasts worldwide in one simple step. published 7 months agoread more
Broadcast Pix Goes Portable with Magic Wave Magma at NAB 2009 Magic Wave Productions Unveils Portable Integrated Production System Powered by Broadcast Pix The functionality of Broadcast Pix™ is going portable. Magic Wave Productions, Inc., a systems integrator and event video production company based in Pleasanton, Calif., has created the Magic Wave Magma, a portable unit powered by the Broadcast Pix Slate™ integrated production system. published 7 months agoread more
FOR-A Brings Array of New Products at NAB 2009 FOR-A's mission since 2005, characterized by its long-standing "Imagination to Creation" theme, has been focused on bringing products and technologies to market in response to specific customer demand. The company's latest offerings will be on display at the 2009 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 20-23 (Booth SU3507). published 8 months agoread more
FOR-A to Host Open House at New East Coast Office FOR-A Corporation of America will host an open house event from Noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, and from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2009, at its new East Coast office in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Since it opened in November, the new office has provided easy access to FOR-A’s base of customers in the New York metropolitan area and throughout the Northeastern United States. published 9 months agoread more
Medical Missions For Children Unveils MMC-Panasonic HDTV Studios Medical Missions for Children (MMC), based at the St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, today unveiled the new MMC-Panasonic HDTV Studios. Equipped with Panasonic multi-format HD studio and solid-state P2 HD cameras, point-of-view camera systems, and professional audio and video equipment, this state-of-the art broadcast facility will boost the charity’s efforts to eliminate the disparity of care that exists between developed and developing nations throughout the world. published 9 months agoread more
AJA FS1 and KONA 3 Help NASA's Goddard Television Take Flight Video Capture, Playback, and Conversion Solutions Boost HD Workflow AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its FS1 converters and KONA 3 video capture and playback cards are an integral part of the HD post production workflow at Goddard Television, the media distribution arm of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The FS1 is a universal HD and SD, audio and video frame synchronizer and converter supporting virtually any input or output format, and KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, and Dual Link 4:4:4 HD for Apple Mac Pro systems. published 10 months agoread more
Medaille College Upgrades Studio And Production Facility To HD FOR-A HVS-500HS Switcher and MV-1610HS Multi-Viewer Selected FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, announces the installation of its HVS-500HS switcher and MV-1610HS 16-channel multi-viewer at Medaille College in Buffalo, NY. published 1 year agoread more
coolux Sends Pandoras Box™ on Tour With Celine Dion Real-Time Compositing Media Server Supports Artistic Vision for New "Taking Chances" Tour Canadian singer and international superstar Celine Dion has taken her "Taking Chances" tour on the road using six Pandoras Box™ Media Server systems from coolux. The Pandoras Box real-time compositing media servers allow lighting and stage designer Yves Aucoin, with the support of Pandoras Box operator Louis-Philippe Gaudreau, to create the visual spectacle that characterizes Dion's live performances. published 1 year agoread more
WDBJ-TV Installs 23 FS1 Converters from AJA CBS Affiliate in Roanoke, VA Streamlines HD and SDI Broadcasts AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that it has completed a sale of 23 FS1 converters to CBS affiliate WDBJ-TV in Roanoke, VA, via AJA reseller Digital Video Group, Inc. published 1 year agoread more
For-A’s Array Of New Products At IBC 2008 Embrace “Imagination To Creation” Theme In direct response to customer demand, FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems, is introducing an enhanced line of multi-functional HD products at IBC 2008 that reinforce the company’s theme of “Imagination to Creation.” FOR-A will exhibit in Hall 2, Stand A51/B59 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands from September 12-16, 2008. published 1 year agoread more
Hitachi Delivers Three HD Cameras to OLC Education and Conference Center OLC Education and Conference Center, a state-of-the-art meeting and training facility in Rosemont, IL, recently purchased two Hitachi SK-3020P HDTV studio cameras and one DK-H32 HDTV robotic remote box camera providing clients an outstanding source for high definition studio production. The cameras were sold through Hitachi dealer ROSCOR, based in Mount Prospect, IL. published 1 year agoread more
News: Focus Enhancements' New HIgh Performance HX-1 is Now Shipping Rugged four-channel HD video switcher offers superior-quality video switching and effects to meet the highest broadcast standards Focus Enhancements Inc (NASDAQ: FCSE), a worldwide leader in media management and Ultra Wideband (UWB) wireless technology, today announced that the HX-1 Portable HD Video Switcher, first unveiled at NAB2007, is now available. published 2 years agoread more
News: Echolab's Ovation Echolab Corporation, a leading provider of video production switchers and related tools, announced today that its Ovation™ MD 4000 series multi-definition video switcher for live production earned a "Top Innovation Award" from Television Broadcast magazine at NAB2007. published 3 years agoread more
News: FOR-A to Introduce HVS-1500HS HD/SD Switcher FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will introduce its latest addition to the HANABI digital video switcher product family, the HVS-1500HS HANABI 1.5 M/E switcher, at NAB 2007 in Las Vegas from April 14-19 (Booth #C4234). published 3 years agoread more
News: FOR-A Products Make European Debut Celebrating its 35th anniversary at IBC 2006, FOR-A will be showing its full range of products aimed at broadcasters and post houses – including leading-edge video switchers, frame-rate converters, frame synchronizers, color correctors, vision mixers and virtual studios software. published 3 years agoread more
News: The Weather Network In Toronto Chooses Vizrt Graphics To Create Real-Time 3D-Animated Graphics Vizrt’s Viz|Trio CG selected to upgrade look of 24/7 network Canada's leading source for weather forecasts on cable and satellite TV, The Weather Network (TWN), has purchased Vizrt's Viz|Trio™ real-time 3D character generation and graphics system to enhance the look of its 24-hour network with live, 3D animated graphics. A thriving 24-hour network reaching over 8,000,000 Canadian homes, TWN had outgrown its Mississauga facility and recently moved to a more spacious location in Oakville, both suburbs of Toronto. The addition of the Vizrt Viz|Trio software was part of that facility upgrade. published 4 years agoread more
News: TriCaster NewTek’s Portable Video Switcher Earns Eleventh Award in Less Than a Year NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, was honored to receive Videomaker Magazine’s Best Innovative Hardware of 2005 Award for TriCaster. published 4 years agoread more
News: Sony To Showcase A "New Way Of Production" At GV Expo Expect Demonstration of SXRD 4K Projector, Technical Tutorials and Other Technology Displays for Federal, State and Local Agencies Sony is highlighting a full line of video and audio production technologies for federal, state and municipal government organizations at this week's Government Video Technology Expo in Washington, D.C. published 4 years agoread more
News: FOR-A to Showcase Digital Switchers, HD/SD Frame Synch, HD/SD A-to-D Converter and New Multi-Display Processor Company to Highlight HVS-3800HS, Dual-Link HANABI switchers; GINGA Video Production System; New HD/SD Frame Synch; New HD/SD A-to-D Converter; and New Multi-Display Processor FOR-A Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will present an exhibit at the “InterBEE 2005,” Japan’s largest exhibition of broadcast equipment, to be held at the Nippon Convention Center (Makuhari Messe) in Chiba, Japan from November 16 to 18, 2005. published 4 years agoread more
News: For-A To Demonstrate 1 M/E Switcher, VPS-700 Ginga, To European Audience For First Time Several Products Highlight IBC Booth for FOR-A, Including Multi-Bit Rate and Dual Link Switchers At IBC 2005 in Amsterdam next month, FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of digital SD and HD systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will offer the first European demonstration of its one M/E digital switcher, the VPS-700 GINGA. The GINGA provides fresh ways for creativity for operators in live production and editing suites. published 4 years agoread more
News: City of St. Petersburg Selects FOR-A HANABI Switcher as Part of Digital Upgrade Municipal TV Station to Use Switcher for Live Broadcasts of City Council Meetings The City of St. Petersburg selected a HANABI HVS-1000HS HD/SD video switcher from FOR-A for its city government television station, WSPF-TV. The HVS-1000HS, a one M/E switcher that supports the 1080i, 24p, 720p, and standard definition formats, will be used in conjunction with a four-camera robotic system for the live broadcast of St. Petersburg City Council and other meetings. published 4 years agoread more
News: FOR-A Introduces World's First Dual-Link Switcher At NAB2005, FOR-A Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of audio and video systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, continued to expand the flexibility and versatility of its popular HANABI switcher series with the introduction of HVS-Dual Link, the world’s first dual-link switcher. published 5 years agoread more
