Musicbed Licensing Platform Creates Live Recording Sessions with Blackmagic Design Musicbed Sessions use Blackmagic Design’s ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K, ATEM 1 M/E Broadcast Panel and three SmartView HD monitors.Blackmagic Design announced today that the music licensing platform Musicbed uses ATEM live production switchers and SmartView monitors to create cinematic live music experiences, called “Musicbed Sessions,” which feature performances from musicians spanning various genres. published 9 hours ago read more Barry Gibb's VR live stream captured with Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4Ks Live stream featured six Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4Ks, plus multiple Blackmagic DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G and DeckLink SDI 4K capture and playback cardsBlackmagic Design today announced that six Micro Studio Camera 4Ks were used by live virtual reality (VR) production specialists 360 Designs to capture and live stream an interactive, 360-degree experience with Bee Gees legend Barry Gibb. published 4 days ago read more Austrian Film Archive Adds Realtime Film Scanning Capabilities with Cintel Cintel supports Austrian Film Archive's collection of audiovisual cultural heritage, with film collections and film documentations of more than 200,000 film prints and 48,000 film programs spanning the past 120 years.Blackmagic Design has today announced that the Austrian Film Archive, located in Vienna, has expanded its abilities to scan high resolution 4K masters and digital ready cinema packages with the installation of a Blackmagic Cintel Film Scanner. published 1 week ago read more Panasonic Advances Software-Driven IP Workflows with NewTek Connect Pro Panasonic introduces support for software-driven IP workflows using NewTek Connect Pro software enabling Network Device Interface connectivity(Newark, NJ--September 21, 2016) Panasonic today announced support for software-driven IP workflows using NewTek Connect Pro software enabling Network Device Interface (NDI™) connectivity. The Connect Pro Software application makes Panasonic PTZ cameras recognizable as a source by NDI-enabled applications and devices connected to a standard Ethernet local area network. NewTek’s royalty-free NDI technology allows video and audio sources to be shared bidirectionally across a network, eliminating the need for costly direct connections, expensive cable runs and infrastructure upgrades, while turning every source into a destination instantly available anywhere on the network. published 1 week ago read more Glad Tidings Church Recovers From Flood, Upgrades To HD With JVC Selects GY-HM890 Studio Cameras and GY-HM200 as ‘Baptism Cam’JVC Professional Video, a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, today announced Glad Tidings Church in Lake Charles, La., has upgraded to a file-based HD production workflow centered around its new JVC GY-HM890 ProHD cameras. While the church was not impacted by last month’s historic flooding, it only recently recovered from significant damage following a water main break in December 2015. published 1 week ago read more Veteran Sound Mixer Claudia Katayanagi Brings Sound Devices 664 Mixer/Recorder On-Set for Latest Role as First-Time Documentary Director Her Film, A Bitter Legacy, Uncovers the Secret Prisons of WWII’s Japanese-American Concentration CampsClaudia Katayanagi has had a long career in sound mixing and recording that has taken her on location with HBO documentaries, including the acclaimed Food, Inc., Crude and Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory, PBS’ Frontline, and the BBC’s arts-focused Imagine series. She has also made dozens of programs for San Francisco’s public media station KQED, and worked on the second and first units of feature films. published 1 week ago read more Film Factory Installs Cintel Film Scanner For Dailies and Film Scanning Workflows Processes 1.5 Gb/s at 1/20th cost of other scanners, feeds directly into DaVinci Resolve Studio for grading and masteringBlackmagic Design today announced that Paris post production company Film Factory, which has been working in professional film development and processing for more than 20 years, is now using the Blackmagic Design Cintel Film Scanner for both its dailies and final film scanning workflows. Installed by MagicHour, the Blackmagic Cintel Film Scanner has been integrated into the Film Factory’s state of the art film processing laboratory. published 1 week ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces Fusion 8.2 is Now Shipping Blackmagic Design today announced that the final release of Fusion 8.2, its visual effects and motion graphics software, is now available for download from the Blackmagic Design website. Fusion 8.2 and Fusion 8.2 Studio are available on Mac, Windows and now, for the first time ever, on Linux. published 2 weeks ago read more Atomos unleash Shogun Inferno with 4Kp60 HDR recording, more HDR playback, more HDR editing and a strategic G-Technology partnershipThe world’s most advanced monitor recorder, the Shogun Inferno is shipping this month and with it a raft of new IBC feature announcements that includes Arri & Panasonic HDR Raw recording, expanded PQ & HLG compatibility for playback to HDR screens & wider support from editing packages for mobile HDR editing. A new partnership with G-Technology is also set to benefit the entire Atomos community by directly integrating the Atomos Master Caddy into the G-Technology ev Series workflow solutions. published 3 weeks ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces Teranex AV The world’s first standards converter designed specifically for AV professionals with 1089 broadcast quality standards conversions!Blackmagic Design today announced Teranex AV, a new broadcast quality standards converter designed specifically for AV professionals. Teranex AV features 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0a inputs, outputs and loop through, along with AV specific features such as low latency, a still store, freeze frame, and HiFi audio inputs for professionals working on live, staged presentations and conferences. Teranex AV will be available in September for $1,695 from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide. published 3 weeks ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces new DeckLink Mini 4K models Popular DeckLink PCIe cards are now upgraded with Ultra HD and HDR support!Blackmagic Design today announced new DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K and DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K PCIe capture cards that include all the powerful features of the HD models but include new Ultra HD and HDR (high dynamic range) features. published 3 weeks ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces Major New Video Assist 2.2 Update Major new update adds improved DNxHD and DNxHR support, as well as new monitoring options!Blackmagic Design today announced Video Assist 2.2, a major new update for Blackmagic Video Assist 4K customers that dramatically improves DNxHD and DNxHR support, adds false color monitoring, expanded focus options and new screen rotation features. The Video Assist 2.2 update will be available for download from the Blackmagic Design website next week, free of charge for all Blackmagic Video Assist 4K customers. published 3 weeks ago read more Panasonic VariCamLT RAW Supported by Odyssey7Q+ Monitor/RecorderThe upcoming firmware update for the Odyssey7Q+ and Odyssey7Q monitor/recorders will support the Panasonic VariCamLT 4K RAW output. When Panasonic unveiled the VariCamLT in February, it announced the 4K RAW output capability for the camera would be added this year. Panasonic has today released a free firmware update to the camera that enables this ability. Convergent Design and Panasonic will be demonstrating the 4K RAW capture workflow from the VariCamLT to the Odyssey7Q+ in both companies’ booths at the IBC 2016 show this week in Amsterdam. published 3 weeks ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces DaVinci Resolve 12.5.2 Update Now Available New update adds support for additional URSA Mini camera metadata, Fusion Connect on Linux and more!Blackmagic Design today announced a new DaVinci Resolve 12.5.2 update for its professional editing and color correction software. DaVinci Resolve 12.5.2 features support for additional URSA Mini camera metadata, color space tags on QuickTime export, Fusion Connect for Linux, advanced filtering options and more. DaVinci Resolve 12.5.2 update is available now for both DaVinci Resolve and DaVinci Resolve Studio customers, and can be downloaded free of charge from the Blackmagic Design website. published 3 weeks ago read more Flanders Scientific Releases DM240 Reference LCD Monitor DM 240 features native HD wide gamut, 100% P3 coverage, real-world contrast ratio of 1500:1, max luminance of 450 nitsAt IBC Stand 10.B10, Flanders Scientific will be showcasing the brand new DM240 reference LCD monitor. CEO/GM of Flanders Scientific, Bram Desmet, explains that “The DM240 was specifically built for DITs, editors, and colorists that want the top of the line capabilities of our DM series monitors, but don't necessarily have the need or budget for the OLED level performance of the DM250. The DM240 is equipped with one of the best LCD panels we've ever used in a professional monitor, only being outperformed by the DM250 OLED. At half the price of the DM250 OLED the DM240 LCD is positioned to make our most powerful DM series monitors much more accessible to a wider variety of users.” published 3 weeks ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces the Acquisition of Industry Legends Ultimatte and Fairlight Blackmagic Design acquires the world’s number one realtime blue and green screen compositing solution, as well as pioneers of cutting edge professional digital audio technologyBlackmagic Design today announced its acquisition of Ultimatte, the worldwide leader in blue and green screen removal technology for the broadcast television, commercial and feature film industries, as well as Fairlight, which creates professional digital audio products for live broadcast event production, film and television post production, as well as immersive 3D audio mixing and finishing. published 3 weeks ago read more New Broadcast Pix BPCommand Provides Simplified, Customized Production Control Interfaces Broadcast Pix™ will demonstrate its new BPCommand™ series of streamlined production interfaces for its integrated production switchers at IBC 2016 Stand 7.B21 (Sept. 9-13 at RAI Amsterdam). Designed for the demanding production workflows of government meetings, houses of worship, education, and other live production settings, BPCommand provides a sophisticated control experience with an intuitive user interface. As a result, no technical skill is required to produce high-quality live productions. published 3 weeks ago read more World Series of Poker Draws Winning Hand with Clear-Com Intercom Systems ESPN’s production of top-flight Vegas poker tournament coverage relies on mix of Clear-Com wired and wireless intercomsThe Las Vegas division of Soundtronics Wireless, the specialized RF engineering firm whose live production credits include the Academy Awards®, the Grammys®, Dancing with the Stars, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show to name a few, is using a mix of Clear-Com® wired and wireless intercoms to support ESPN’s coverage of the 2016 World Series of Poker (2016 WSOP) tournament. published 3 weeks ago read more Introducing Titan from Convergent Design Introducing Titan: Many cameras can shoot in 4K today, but most clients still want HD. How can a 4K camera become an enhanced HD device? Introducing Titan. published 3 weeks ago read more Telestream Acquires UK-based QC Specialist Vidcheck Integration of best-in-class Vidcheck file-based QC technology enhances Telestream’s product portfolioTelestream®, a leading provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, today announced the acquisition of UK-based Quality Control (QC) technology specialist, Vidcheck. Established in 2009, Vidcheck is recognized as a leading developer in automated QC solutions within file-based production workflows. Its system solutions are used by broadcasters, facilities and content owners worldwide, such as ITV, BBC, CBS and many others. The privately funded acquisition is complete and the new combined company will take its bow at IBC (stand 7.B26). published 4 weeks ago read more Matthews Studio Equipment to Focus on INFINITY ARM at IBC 2016 Matthews Studio Equipment known for creating innovative state of the art Technology That Complements Your Imaginationfor the entertainment industry will feature the exciting new – and very popular INFINITY ARM at IBC 2016, Building 12, G-71. published 4 weeks ago read more O2 Filmes Creates Rio Olympic Games Ceremony Videos with DaVinci Resolve and Fusion Studio Blackmagic Design today announced that some of the ceremony videos, including the opening ceremony video for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, were created by Brazilian based O2 Filmes using DaVinci Resolve 12.5 Studio for editing and color grading, as well as Fusion 8 Studio for visual effects. published 1 month ago read more Blackmagic Micro Cinema Cameras Capture Opening Action Sequence of Ben-Hur Blackmagic Design today announced that several Micro Cinema Cameras were used by 2nd Unit DP Sergei Kozlov to capture the opening sequence of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures' (MGM) and Paramount Pictures' epic action-adventure "Ben–Hur." published 1 month ago read more Bridge Technologies Announces Industry’s First Dual 40 Gigabit Probe for Monitoring High Density IP Networks Bridge Technologies today announced the VB440-V dual 40 Gigabit Ethernet virtual probe, which monitors high density IP media traffic in core broadcasting networks, production studios, outside broadcast and master control centers, enabling users to quickly rectify problems and maximise Quality of Service (QoS). published 1 month ago read more azPTP prepares for 4K and beyond utilizing Bluefish444 I/O video cards aZPTP upgrades to Bluefish444 EPOCHPhoenix-based azPTP has been providing fully equipped production crews to major studios, television shows, ad agencies and corporate clients since 1999. They offer complete post production editing, audio, color correction and cleanup services with the latest equipment, and they’ve got global experience in 6K, 5K, 4K and HD, with offerings from script to screen. published 1 month ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces DaVinci Resolve 12.5.1 Update Now Available New update adds direct support for ProRes decode !Blackmagic Design today announced a new DaVinci Resolve 12.5.1 update for its professional editing and color correction software. DaVinci Resolve 12.5.1 features support for Apple ProRes decode on Windows, ResolveFX enhancements and even more editing and color improvements. DaVinci Resolve 12.5.1 update is available now for both DaVinci Resolve 12.5 and DaVinci Resolve 12.5 Studio customers, and can be downloaded free of charge from the Blackmagic Design website. published 2 months ago read more Uncharted Territory Shoots Independence Day: Resurgence VFX Plates with URSA Mini 4.6K Blackmagic Design announced today that production company Uncharted Territory used an URSA Mini 4.6K EF to capture visual effects (VFX) plates for the film "Independence Day: Resurgence." published 2 months ago read more Video Devices PIX-E7 and PIX-LR Optimize Workflow for Upcoming Documentary On PTSD High-Resolution Recording Field Monitor, New Audio Interface, and SpeedDrive™ Prove Invaluable for One Person Crew ShootsFreelance Sound Mixer Matt Sonnenfeld has been using Sound Devices equipment, such as the 633 and 688 field production mixers, for more than three years. Along with his brother Adam, Sonnenfeld co-owns Four B Productions, Inc., a full-service production company based in Brooklyn, NY. Sonnenfeld has worked on notable television shows, including Made From America on The Travel Channel and Catching Odell, an NFL special. published 2 months ago read more Broadcast Pix Solutions Simplify Live Productions for Broadcasters at TAB 2016 Broadcast Pix™ will showcase a number of solutions designed to simplify live production for broadcasters during the Texas Association of Broadcasters 63rd Annual Convention & Trade Show (Booth #23), which runs Aug. 10-11, 2016, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin. The company will demonstrate its new BPCommand™ control interfaces along with its Mica™ integrated production switcher and Roadie™ end-to-end mobile system, which support the new BPNet™ cloud-based workflow management and storage system. published 2 months ago read more Ikegami Positions 4K at Centre Stage for IBC2016 4K UHD will form the central element of Ikegami's exhibit at IBC2016. Making their IBC debut on stand 12.A31 will be the 4K-native 2/3 inch UHK-430 portable broadcast camera and the HQLM-3120W 31 inch monitor. Also on show will be the revolutionary new HDL-F3000 multi-format ultra-low-light camera and the new MCP-300 Network Master Control Panel. Established in September 1946, the company also celebrates its 70th anniversary at IBC2016. published 2 months ago read more Amsterdam ArenA Improves Stadia AV Signal Routing with Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design today announced that the home of leading Eredivisie football club AFC Ajax, Amsterdam ArenA has upgraded it’s audiovisual production capabilities with the addition of Blackmagic’s MultiView 16 and two Smart Videohub 40 x 40 video routers. published 2 months ago read more More Than $1 Million Of Post-production Studio Assets AvailableTiger Group selling state-of-the-art equipment no longer needed by AMP EditingTiger Capital Group’s Commercial & Industrial division will conduct an online auction on August 16 for state-of-the-art post-production equipment and other assets –with an acquisition value of more than $1 million– that are no longer needed for the continuing operations of AMP (All Media Post) Editing. published 2 months ago read more Matrox at IBC2016 — Product PreviewAt IBC 2016 (Amsterdam, Sept. 9–13, stand 7.B29), Matrox® Video is showcasing the new, award-winning Monarch™ LCS lecture capture appliance featuring synchronized lecture and presentation capture and streaming, the Matrox Monarch HDX dual-channel streaming and recording appliance, and the VS4Recorder Pro. In addition, Matrox will display their comprehensive line-up of Matrox DSX™ Developer Products. published 2 months ago read more Goldcrest Post Delivers Jason Bourne Post Production with DaVinci Resolve Studio Blackmagic Design today announced that Goldcrest Post London used DaVinci Resolve Studio to complete the edit, color grade and HDR finishing for Universal Pictures’ “Jason Bourne,” in which Matt Damon returns to his most iconic role. The film is currently in cinemas. published 2 months ago read more Blackmagic Micro Cinema Cameras Capture Action Scenes for Universal Pictures' "Jason Bourne." Blackmagic Design today announced that multiple Micro Cinema Cameras and Pocket Cinema Cameras were used by Second Unit DP Igor Meglic to capture action scenes for Universal Pictures' "Jason Bourne." A Blackmagic Video Assist monitor and recorder was also used to verify camera positioning during shooting. Directed by Paul Greengrass ("The Bourne Supremacy," "The Bourne Ultimatum"), the film is the next installment of the Bourne franchise, which follows lethal former CIA operative Jason Bourne as he is drawn out of the shadows. Matt Damon returns to the role of Jason Bourne and is joined by Alicia Vikander, Vincent Cassel, Tommy Lee Jones and Julia Stiles. published 2 months ago read more DP Jason Newfield Shoots Sizzle Reels for Upcoming TV Season Blackmagic Design today announced that URSA Mini 4K digital film camera was used by DP Jason Newfield to shoot several sizzle reels for the upcoming television season. Newfield, who DPs for History Channel, Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel and more, chose the URSA Mini 4K for its cinematic look, versatility and ergonomics during the shoots. published 2 months ago read more JVC Demonstrates New ProHD Camera with Built-In IFB at TAB 2016 JVC Professional Video, a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, will demonstrate its video-over-IP technologies, including the JVC Private MESH Video Network, and new studio fiber system at the Texas Association of Broadcasters 63rd Annual Convention & Trade Show (Booth #56), which runs Aug. 10-11, 2016, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin. Texas. The company will also showcase its new GY-HM660 ProHD mobile news camcorder with integrated IFB audio channels and its new DT-N series of ProHD broadcast studio LCD monitors. published 2 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces Fusion 8.2 is now available on Linux free of chargeBlackmagic Design today announced that Fusion visual effects software is now available on the Linux platform. Linux is extremely popular in the world's leading visual effects production companies and this new Linux release is a major announcement for the visual effects industry. This new Linux version of Fusion and Fusion Studio means visual effects artists can select their preferred computing platform, as Fusion is now available on Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. All project files are common, so customers can work collaboratively, even when different artists are running different platforms on the same job. published 2 months ago read more Media Links To Show New IP Management System at IBCMedia Links EMEA, a market leader in solutions to transport broadcast media and data over IP has announced it will show its new network management system NetGazer™ at IBC 2016 on booth 1.C31. NetGazer monitors and manages both local and wide area IP networks to enable performance optimization for high bandwidth multi-media services. published 2 months ago read more Live Production at Manila Major eSports Championship powered by Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design today announced live production at this year's Manila Major, one of the biggest gaming Championships in eSports, was delivered using a live solution built around Blackmagic Design product. published 2 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Products Used on More Than 20 of this Summer’s Most Anticipated Films Blackmagic Design today announced that more than 20 of this summer’s hottest films used its digital film cameras, VFX and motion graphics software Fusion Studio and DaVinci Resolve Studio on set, editing, color correction and finishing tools to shoot, composite and grade the films. published 2 months ago read more FanZone Action During the 2016 UEFA European Championships Shot Blackmagic Design today announced that the Blackmagic URSA Mini 4K and Micro Cinema Camera were used by production specialist Drone Immersion during the UEFA European Championships, hosted by France, to film live media coverage of the Marseille FanZone. published 2 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic 3G-SDI Arduino Shield is now available Now customers can easily create their own completely customized camera control solutions.Blackmagic Design announced the immediate availability of the new Blackmagic 3G-SDI Arduino Shield which lets customers build their own custom controllers for cameras and other SDI devices. The Blackmagic 3G-SDI Arduino Shield is available now for $95 from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide. published 3 months ago read more CueScript Brings the Latest in Prompting Technology to IBC 2016At IBC 2016, CueScript, the leading developer of professional prompting solutions, will present the latest versions of its CueiT prompting software, as well as a wide range of professional prompting units, to Stand 12.F41. published 3 months ago read more IBC2016: EditShare Leads IBC Presence with Remote Editing, Cloud-Based MAM and Scalable 4K/UHD Storage; Extends Workflow Capabilities with Key Third-Party IntegrationEditShare MAM and storage optimize content management for multisite productions; integrates Aspera, Interra Systems, Vidcheck and Audio NetworkEditShare will showcase at IBC2016 formidable new media management capabilities soon available in EditShare Flow, its flagship Media Asset Management (MAM) solution, as well as unveil new options for the XStream EFS high-performance, distributed shared storage product line. Expanding upon its robust on-premise and secure cloud-based content management workflows, EditShare is also demonstrating new integration with several key technologies: Aspera file transfer; Interra Systems’ Baton and Vidcheck quality control (QC); and Audio Network stock music. published 3 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces Camera 3.4 Update for Blackmagic Blackmagic Design today announced the immediate availability of Camera 3.4 update for the original Blackmagic Production Camera 4K. This new update adds SDI record trigger, RP-188 timecode output and improved 6G-SDI output compatibility. Camera 3.4 update is available for download now from the Blackmagic Design website and is free of charge for all Blackmagic Production Camera 4K customers. published 3 months ago read more Blackmagic Design announces new ATEM Switcher 6.9 UpdateNew software update adds VU meters, switchable program and preview, and more!Blackmagic Design today announced the immediate availability of ATEM Switcher 6.9 update which adds new multi-view output features including VU meters, the ability to swap program and preview windows and more. ATEM Switcher 6.9 update is available for download now from the Blackmagic Design website and is free of charge for all Blackmagic ATEM switcher customers. published 3 months ago read more BBC Sports Uses MPA Mix-MADI Audio Monitors for Euro 2016 Coverage TSL Products, the leading broadcast equipment manufacturer, announced that eight of its MPA Mix-MADI audio monitoring units are being used by BBC Sport as part of the broadcaster’s technical set-up for coverage of the Euro 2016 soccer tournament. This is the first outing at a major European event for the Mix-MADI monitors. Euro 2016 takes place from 10 June – 10 July 2016 at venues across France. published 3 months ago read more NahidRains Pictures Produces Programs for BTV Chittagong with Blackmagic Design Cameras Blackmagic Design today announced that NahidRains Pictures, a production and postproduction company based in Chittagong, Bangladesh, is producing programs with Blackmagic Design’s URSA, Production Camera 4Ks, Blackmagic Cinema Camera, Pocket Cinema Cameras and DaVinci Resolve Studio for BTV Chittagong, a television channel affiliated to Bangladesh’s largest television network Bangladesh Television (BTV). published 3 months ago read more Allure & Christie Ink Deal with Southern Theatres Allure Delivering Digital Posters and Experiential Displays as Part of Major Roll-Out in Theatre Lobbies Across North AmericaAllure and its Christie Experiential Network (CEN), leaders in creating engaging experiential Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) solutions, has signed a deal with Southern Theatres to deliver digital in-theatre advertising and promotional content through its interactive and experiential digital displays in theatre lobbies. The deal further expands Southern Theatres’ multiyear partnership with Allure and CEN for digital signage services. published 3 months ago read more Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera and URSA Mini 4.6K Used on Peugeot Commercial Blackmagic Design announced today that PEUGEOT’s new commercial, “MOTION & EMOTION Taikan Shijou Campaign,” was shot using Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera and URSA Mini 4.6K EF. The spot was also graded with DaVinci Resolve Studio. published 3 months ago read more Belgium Public Broadcaster Builds Visual Radio Station with Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design today announced that Radio Television Belge de la communaute Francaise (RTBF), the public broadcaster for Belgium's French speaking region, has launched an innovative, multipurpose visual radio workflow featuring the Blackmagic ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K, Smart Videohub 20x20 and Teranex Express. Built around production automation with software developed in-house by RTBF, the studio allows the simultaneous broadcast of content via any of RTBF's five radio stations and three television channels using a production team of just three; a radio technician, a vision mixer and an editorial director. published 3 months ago read more Vinten Gears Up for 4K Sports With Their Durable Vector 750 Vinten, a leading provider of manual and robotic camera support systems and a Vitec Videocom brand, offers the perfect solution for the 2016 sports season with the Vector 750 pan and tilt head. Providing versatile support for 4K, studio, and OB broadcast cameras and lenses, the Vinten Vector 750 is the only system that allows perfect control for large sports cameras at any resolution or frame rate, including UHD and Slow-Mo. published 4 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces DaVinci Resolve 12.5 is Now Shipping Massive update now available for Hollywood’s fastest growing professional editor!Blackmagic Design today announced that the final release of DaVinci Resolve 12.5, its professional editing and color correction software, is now available for download from the Blackmagic Design website. published 4 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces Fusion 8.1 Update New Fusion 8.1 update adds Fusion Connect for Avid on Mac OS X and Windows!Blackmagic Design today announced a free Fusion 8.1 update that adds Fusion Connect for Avid as well as compatibility with the latest Avid Artist DNxIO video interface. The Fusion 8.1 update is available now for both Fusion 8 and Fusion Studio customers, and can be downloaded from the Blackmagic Design website. published 4 months ago read more Roundabout Entertainment Boosts HDR Mastering & Quality Control Roundabout Entertainment has extended its high dynamic range mastering services by upgrading its DaVinci Resolve systems with the latest software release from Black Magic Design, version 12.5. The new software includes improved HDR grading controls that add to the facility’s ability to finish, grade and deliver theatrical, television and home entertainment projects in HDR. It also adds new tools for editing, visual effects and noise reduction. published 4 months ago read more Blackmagic URSA Mini 4K Used to Shoot August Burns Red in Concert for HeartSupport Community Blackmagic Design today announced that URSA Mini 4K digital film camera was used to shoot a number of high profile interviews with some of the world’s biggest bands as part of the HeartSupport community program. Blackmagic Production Camera 4K and Pocket Cinema Camera, along with Video Assists, were also used to shoot live concert footage of international heavy metal band August Burns Red at the recent Self Help Fest. published 4 months ago read more Ten years at the top for Gearhouse and Britain’s Got Talent Gearhouse Broadcast, a leading supplier of specialist broadcast solutions, is working on hit ITV talent show Britain’s Got Talent for the tenth year running. Tasked by the show’s sound director, Robert Edwards, with supplying radio microphones, in-ear monitors (IEMs) and on-site technical support, Gearhouse ensures that the show’s contestants, judges and presenters can be tracked throughout the stage and backstage area at London’s Fountain Studios. published 4 months ago read more BenQ Technicolor Color Certified PV3200PT Monitor Makes an Appearance at 2016 Cine Gear ExpoBenQ Technicolor® Color Certified PV3200PT Video Post-Production Monitor Makes an Appearance at 2016 Cine Gear ExpoBenQ America Corp., a leading innovator of professional displays, today announced that the PV3200PT video post-production monitor — recently Technicolor® Color Certified — will be showcased at the 2016 Cine Gear LA Expo, June 2-5 in Los Angeles. BenQ's high-end PV series professional monitors target advanced cinematic and video post-production professionals. For editors and colorists that demand uncompromising color accuracy and high resolution, the PV3200PT monitor fits the bill for video editing, visual effects, color correction and management. published 4 months ago read more Colorfront Express Dailies 2016 Unleashes More Raw On-Set Power at Cine Gear Expo Express Dailies 2016 delivers trendsetting in-production support for UHD HDR workflowsColorfront , the Academy and Emmy Award-winning developer of high-performance, on-set dailies and transcoding systems for motion pictures, high-end episodic TV and commercials, will showcase the groundbreaking capabilities of its new Express Dailies 2016 system for Ultra High Definition (UHD) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) image-processing in on-set dailies workflows, during Cine Gear Expo 2016, c/o ALT Systems and Sony. published 4 months ago read more City of Burnsville Upgrades City Council Coverage to HD with Broadcast Pix Mica Integrated Production Switcher Broadcast Pix™ today announced the City of Burnsville, Minn., has upgraded to a Mica 1000 integrated production switcher in its control room at City Hall to provide HD coverage of City Council meetings for its cable and online viewers. According to Marty Doll, communications coordinator, the upgrade was prompted by a desire to move to HD production as well as the need to replace the control room’s aging analog equipment. published 4 months ago read more H.264 Recording Capabilities Now Available For Video Devices' PIX-E Series Firmware Version 3.00 Now Features the H.264 Codec, as well as the Option to Simultaneously Record Both ProRes and H.264 FilesVideo Devices, a brand of video products developed by Sound Devices, LLC, announces that Firmware Version 3.00 for its popular PIX-E Series of 4K-compatible recording monitors – previewed at the 2016 NAB Show – is now available. With this latest firmware update, the PIX-E Series adds the H.264 codec as well as the ability to simultaneously record a high-quality, edit-ready Apple® ProRes .mov file and a much smaller H.264 .mp4 file. These features are now available as a free download for PIX-E owners. published 4 months ago read more Video Devices' PIX-E5 Is A Perfect Fit For 360 Designs' 4k Virtual Reality Rigs Robust, Compact Recording Monitors Make On-Rig 4K Capture Easier for VR Production PioneerFounder and CEO of the San Francisco-based 360 Designs, Alx Klive sees a lucrative future for Virtual Reality (VR). Although it is still in its infancy, Klive believes 360-degree live streaming of sports, concerts and other live events is the next advancement for the entertainment industry. Founded in 2015, 360 Designs manufactures high-end professional 360-degree cameras, rigs, and live streaming solutions for VR. The company serves top broadcasters, and Internet and production companies, and has recently had its cameras at Coachella, a range of music and film events at SXSW, and the OSCARS® capturing professional-quality VR video. published 4 months ago read more Tokyo’s Mainichi Productions Installs Cintel Film Scanner Blackmagic Design announced today that Tokyo based film production house Mainichi Productions has installed Cintel Film Scanner. published 4 months ago read more New Trends and Technology at Cine Gear Expo 2016 Cine Gear Expo 2016 exhibits open Friday June 3 and 4, at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California with major screenings, filmmaker panel discussions, groundbreaking techniques and new equipment premiers that are sure to influence the filmmaking industry. published 4 months ago read more Micro Studio Camera 4K and Video Assist Used to Broadcast 2016 World Table Tennis Championship Blackmagic Design announced today that Qoncept, Inc. (Qoncept) used Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K and Video Assist for image processing while broadcasting the World Table Tennis Championship, which was recently broadcast to a live audience via TV-Tokyo Corporation. published 4 months ago read more URSA EF Used as A Camera on Popular Japanese TV Show on WOWOW Production of the show is also based around a number of Blackmagic Design products, and is graded using DaVinci ResolveBlackmagic Design announced today that URSA EF and Blackmagic Production Camera 4K were used to shoot the popular TV drama series "Utenai Keikan." Production of the show is also based around a number of Blackmagic Design products, and is graded using DaVinci Resolve. published 4 months ago read more Media Links Demonstrating Hardware and Software Enhancements at CommunicAsia 2016 Media Links’ Media Defined Networking® Technology provides High Performance Workflow Efficiencies & Bandwidth Optimization at CommunicAsia 2016Media Links, a 2014 Technology and Engineering Emmy® Award winner and the market leader in media over IP transport solutions will be demonstrating a full complement of hardware and software enhancements at CommunicAsia 2016, booth 1D3-11. published 4 months ago read more SmallHD Premieres New Studio Production Monitors at Cinegear Hot on the heels of SmallHD’s daylight-viewable HDR production monitor announcement at NAB comes “Studio” editions of both the 17-inch and 24-inch sizes. Designed to provide the same level of durability, high-end software capability, resolution and color accuracy as their HDR counterparts, these new 1080p production monitors are designed for controlled lighting environments. published 4 months ago read more Sowing the Seeds Festival Produced with ATEM and Micro Studio Blackmagic Design today announced that Sowing the Seeds 2016, a music and lifestyle festival in Jo’burg, South Africa relied on Blackmagic Design’s ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K and Micro Studio Camera 4K to produce the live to screen visuals for festival performers, including headline acts Of Monsters and Men (OMAM) and Jungle. published 4 months ago read more LINC Church Upgrades Audiovisual Capabilities With Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design today announced that South African house of worship, LINC, has installed Blackmagic Design live production hardware as part of a fully integrated audiovisual solution in its purpose built campus facility, designed to house the church’s growing congregation. published 4 months ago read more Beijing Hyundai's Elantra Lingdong Launch and VR Stream Produced with ATEM and Teranex Express Blackmagic Design today announced that Shanghai based Huangyi Photography and Videography Services used ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K to live produce Beijing Hyundai’s Lingdong launch event at the Shanghai Expo Center. published 5 months ago read more URSA Mini 4.6K Used to Shoot Aaron Carter's 'Fool's Gold' Music Video Blackmagic Design today announced that URSA Mini 4.6K digital film camera was used to shoot the music video for Aaron Carter's new hit single "Fool's Gold." DaVinci Resolve Studio was also used to grade the music video by Colorist Robert Crosby at L.A.-based post production studio Coyote Post. published 5 months ago read more BenQ Unveils New PV3200PT 4K UHD Monitor for Video Editing ProfessionalsProfessional Video Postproduction IPS Display Features Brilliant Color Accuracy and 'Eye-Care' Visual ComfortBenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, today presented its all-new PV3200PT IPS monitor. Purpose-built for today's professional video postproduction applications, the 32-inch 4K Ultra HD display delivers incredible color precision via 10-bit, 100-percent sRGB color, following the Rec. 709 standard. With an OSD controller and Eye-Care technologies, the new creative display provides a feature-rich and comfortable computer viewing experience that renders colors and details with the highest quality. published 5 months ago read more Al Jazeera Installs ATEM Live Production Workflow In Partnership With KidZania London Blackmagic Design has today announced that Al Jazeera Media Network and KidZania looks to inspire the next generation of aspiring broadcast talent with a purpose built television studio as part of KidZania London. The optical fiber based multicam 4K studio workflow features broadcast infrastructure from Blackmagic Design. published 5 months ago read more Valencia Club de Fútbol Drives Stadium AV With Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Design has today announced that Valencia Club de Fútbol is providing fans an enhanced match day experience following an overhaul of the Mestalla Stadium’s live production capabilities using Blackmagic Design video production hardware. published 5 months ago read more Waves Audio Now Shipping the Waves X-FDBK Feedback Eliminator Plugin Waves Audio, a leading provider of digital signal processing solutions, is now shipping the Waves X-FDBK feedback eliminator plugin. One of the most important steps before any soundcheck or show is “ringing out” the wedges and PA – pushing them to a volume that produces audible feedback, then identifying the feedback frequencies and cutting those frequencies using a graphic equalizer. published 5 months ago read more IneoQuest Delivers Proactive Approach to Quality of Service for OTT/Multiscreen Content Surveyor ABR Active Provides Preventative Approach to Eliminating the Risk of Poor PlaybackIneoQuest Technologies, the global leader in video quality and audience behavioral intelligence solutions, today announced the release of Surveyor ABR Active, a proactive video quality monitoring solution that verifies video content is continuously available, in every bitrate and format. Acting as a video provider's most critical viewer, Surveyor ABR Active monitors and measures video flows 24/7 and issues alerts when content is not playing at its specified quality. published 5 months ago read more IC Real Tech Publicly Launches ALLie Camera as the First 360-Degree Everyday Use CameraIC Real Tech appoints photography and video industry veteran Mark Sherengo VP of sales and marketing for its ALLie Camera subsidiaryIC Real Tech announced the hard launch of its new ALLie Camera, the world's only 360-degree everyday use camera with 24/7 viewing, recording, live streaming, still-capturing, social sharing and virtual reality (VR) viewing capabilities – allowing users to see it all, all the time, no matter where they are. published 5 months ago read more ARRI Pro Camera Accessories Support Sony, Panasonic and Red Gear ARRI's Pro Camera Accessories (PCA) bring the high quality design and durability that ARRI is known for to cameras from other manufacturers. ARRI is pleased to announce new accessories are available for RED DSMC2, Sony α7S/R II and Panasonic VariCam LT. published 5 months ago read more Tektronix Unlocks End-to-End ABR Monitoring New Adaptive Bit Rate Decryption for Sentry ABR Delivers Real-Time QoS, QoE and PVQ Monitoring for Multiscreen ServicesTektronix, an industry-leading innovator of video quality monitoring solutions, has unlocked end-to-end ABR monitoring with today's unveiling of decryption and decode functionality for the Sentry ABR video quality monitoring platform. The new Sentry ABR capabilities will be demonstrated in Booth #SU5006 at NAB Show, taking place April 18-21 in Las Vegas. published 5 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Selects TICO Compression to Move to Live Video Production over IP Blackmagic Design is now an adopter of the ultra low latency TICO compression technology developed by intoPIX, enabling high resolution video over IP networks. published 5 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces Desktop Video 10.6.4 Update with HDR New software update adds HDR support to UltraStudio 4K Extreme and DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G!Blackmagic Design today announced Desktop Video 10.6.4 Update which adds support for HDR playback over HDMI to UltraStudio 4K Extreme and DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G. Desktop Video 10.6.4 is available as a free download from the Blackmagic Design website. published 5 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces ATEM Switcher 6.8 Update with HyperDeck Blackmagic Design today announced the immediate availability of ATEM Switcher 6.8 Update which adds control of all HyperDeck Studio disk recorders to all ATEM switchers. ATEM Switcher 6.8 Update is available for download now from the Blackmagic Design website and is free of charge for all Blackmagic ATEM switcher customers. published 5 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces New DeckLink Duo 2 PCIe Capture and Playback Card Blackmagic Design today announced DeckLink Duo 2, a new high performance capture and playback solution with 4 independent channels that can be assigned to either record or playback in any combination, all on a single plug in PCI Express card. Designed for developers and OEMs, DeckLink Duo 2 is the ideal solution for media play-out servers, multi screen digital signage servers, real time processors and more. DeckLink Duo 2 is available immediately from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide for US$495. published 5 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces Converter Upgrades with HDMI Instant Lock Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K and Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 12G both get new HDMI instant lock feature, and Teranex Mini also adds 33 point LUT support.Blackmagic Design today announced free converter upgrades that add new features to both Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 4K and Teranex Mini SDI to HDMI 12G. Both models will now get the new HDMI Instant Lock feature. Teranex Mini also gets 33 point LUT support. The new features are available via a free software update from the Blackmagic Design website. published 5 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Introduces New Blackmagic Micro Converters Introducing the world’s smallest broadcast quality video converters!Blackmagic Design today introduced Blackmagic Micro Converter SDI to HDMI and Blackmagic Micro Converter HDMI to SDI, two new super small, pocket size broadcast quality video converters. Both models are available immediately for only US$85 each. published 5 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces New Blackmagic MultiView 4 Monitor 4 completely independent SD, HD or Ultra HD SDI video sources on a single display!Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic MultiView 4, a new multi viewer that lets customers monitor 4 completely independent SDI video sources on a single display. Customers can monitor any combination of SD, HD and Ultra HD formats and frame rates all at the same time. Blackmagic MultiView 4 can output to regular HD monitors, however when customers plug in an Ultra HD display, they will get four times the resolution of a simple HD only multi viewer. published 5 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Video Assist 4K Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic Video Assist 4K, a portable all in one professional monitor and video recorder that can be used to add professional recording and monitoring to any SDI or HDMI camera. Blackmagic Video Assist 4K features a bright, high resolution 7 inch monitor for checking focus and framing, two high speed recorders for non-stop HD and Ultra HD recording, two extremely high quality XLR microphone inputs for professional audio recording, a built in speaker and more. published 5 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces Major New Operating System and User Interface for URSA Mini New URSA Mini camera OS adds new UI, dozens of features and improves camera performance!Blackmagic Design today announced a major new camera operating system for its URSA Mini cameras. This new camera OS features an incredible new user interface along with dozens of new features and will be available later this year free of charge for all URSA Mini customers. published 5 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces New Blackmagic 3G-SDI Arduino Shield Now customers can easily create their own completely customized camera control solutions!Blackmagic Design today announced the new Blackmagic 3G-SDI Arduino Shield which lets customers build their own custom controllers for cameras and other SDI devices. The Blackmagic 3G-SDI Arduino Shield will ship mid year for $95 from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide. published 5 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Releases Public Beta for DaVinci Resolve 12.5 Massive update with over 1,000 enhancements and 250 new features; Available for download nowBlackmagic Design today announced the availability for immediate download of the public beta for DaVinci Resolve 12.5. published 5 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces New Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder High resolution 7” studio viewfinder with variable tension mounting points, tally, external controls and moreBlackmagic Design today announced the new Blackmagic URSA Studio Viewfinder, a high resolution 7” studio viewfinder with variable tension mounting points, tally, external controls and more that turns Blackmagic URSA Mini into a true professional studio camera. published 5 months ago read more Blackmagic Design Announces Revolutionary New Blackmagic Duplicator 4KNow it’s possible to distribute and sell Ultra HD content direct to customers at live events!Blackmagic Design today announced the new Blackmagic Duplicator 4K, which allows delivery of Ultra HD content to consumers by recording files onto inexpensive SD cards that can be distributed to customers the moment an event is finished. Featuring 25 built in SD card recorders, multi rate 12G-SDI connections and a realtime H.265 encoder, Blackmagic Duplicator 4K is the best way to deliver Ultra HD content that customers can actually view on their 4K televisions and Windows 10 computers today. published 5 months ago read more Sony Highlights 4K High Dynamic Range at NAB 2016Sony’s enhanced 4K HDR system delivers end-to-end 4K HDR live and content production workflows for the broadcast industrySony is announcing five key additions to its industry-leading line up of 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) production equipment for content and live production. These new products join solutions already being used within 4K HDR workflows at high profile live music, theater and sports events, blockbuster movies and landmark TV shows around the world. published 5 months ago read more Sony Unveils 4K 8x Ultra High Frame Rate Camera System with ReplayCombines 4K resolution with enhanced high frame rate capabilities — 8x at 4K, and up to 16x in full HDSony’s newest camera system combines 4K resolution with enhanced high frame rate capabilities — 8x at 4K, and up to 16x in full HD. This power is combined with dynamic center cut-out and zoom capabilities for live sports and event production. published 5 months ago read more JVC Debuts Full-Featured DT-N ProHD Broadcast Monitor Lineup at NAB 2016 JVC Professional Video, a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, today announced its DT-N line of ProHD broadcast studio LCD monitors, which includes three models integrated with extensive professional features. All three new monitors – the 17.3-inch DT-N17F, 21.5-inch DT-N21F, and 23.8-inch DT-N24F – are designed for studio or field use, and will be on display at the 2016 NAB Show (Booth C4314), which runs through April 21 in Las Vegas, Nev. published 5 months ago read more NAB News: Fraunhofer Optimizes Digital Media and Cinema Fraunhofer Digital Media Alliance´s institute Fraunhofer IIS launches high-quality cross-workflow solutions for today’s needs, while driving digital media innovationThe Fraunhofer IIS Department Moving Picture Technologies, the leading provider of future-oriented solutions for enhanced digital media and cinema workflows, today launches and demonstrates the latest innovations for industry players to stay competitive in the evolving media landscape. published 5 months ago read more Getting Crowds Closer to the Action of 'Le Tour de France' Calibre LEDView Scalers Power Big Screens for Yorkshire's fabulous 'Grand Depart'While more than 5 million fans lined the roads of Yorkshire for the opening weekend of the 2014 Tour de France, relatively few got close to the action itself. For those who could not, help was at hand in the form of large LED screens powered by LEDView image-scaling technology from Calibre UK. published 2 years ago read more | 
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