Acquisition

The Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera with a Ninja V 4K HDR monitor/recorder now supports Apple ProRes RAW workflows.

Atomos Partners Shows ProRes RAW Production Support On Ninja V

Atomos is targeting aspiring filmmakers using the new generation of full frame mirrorless cameras with its Ninja V 4K HDR monitor/recorder, which now supports Apple’s ProRes RAW video format. Until now, RAW video has been the domain of dedicated cinema cameras that are either limited in features or priced far beyond the reach of most consumers.

How “Mojo” Technology is Changing Video Journalism

Newsgathering is changing rapidly due to the internet, smartphones, broadband wireless and live-streaming apps. Television news and newspapers continue to compete with online news sites to produce the latest video. The old days of ENG have moved to “mojo,” for mobile journalism.

Chimera Adds Litepanels to its POP Bank Products

Chimera has announced the newest addition to its POP bank range — POP bank Small for Litepanels Astra and other 1x1 Fixtures.

FilMic Pro Increases Dynamic Range for Smartphones

FilMic Pro, a popular video production app for professionals using smartphones, has introduced LogV2, an advance the company calls “a revolution in dynamic range.”

Production & Post

University of Warsaw HD TV studio control room

Warsaw University Upgrades TV Studio to Virtual/HD with PBT EU and 4Visions

The University of Warsaw’s journalism department television studios have been upgraded to HD with new playout systems and a virtual studio. The installation was carried out by technology provider and installer 4Visions in conjunction with PBT EU, which supplied its range of broadcast servers.

The new Sony BVM-HX310 Reference Monitor can accurately reproduce images down to individual pixels.

Sony 4K Trimaster HX Reference Monitor Gets New York Premiere

Sony’s new 31-inch Grade 1 reference monitor, the BVM-HX310, was demonstrated at a special showing at New York’s B&H Technology Center, its first public outing in the U.S. The new reference monitor offers accurate color reproduction and high-contrast performance to provide professional content creators enhanced flexibility and precision for critical picture grading decisions.

Atomos Partners Shows ProRes RAW Production Support On Ninja V

Atomos is targeting aspiring filmmakers using the new generation of full frame mirrorless cameras with its Ninja V 4K HDR monitor/recorder, which now supports Apple’s ProRes RAW video format. Until now, RAW video has been the domain of dedicated cinema cameras that are either limited in features or priced far beyond the reach of most consumers.

FilMic Pro Increases Dynamic Range for Smartphones

FilMic Pro, a popular video production app for professionals using smartphones, has introduced LogV2, an advance the company calls “a revolution in dynamic range.”

Hardware Infrastructure

Russia’s TotalVideo Joins With SeaChange To Offer Panoramic Platform For New OTT Services

SeaChange International and Russia-based video distribution operator TotalVideo have entered into an agreement to develop a cloud-based hybrid OTT/DVB/IPTV video management and delivery platform that will enable video and cable providers in Russia to offer a wide variety of services to their subscribers.

The Cologne Philharmonie is used for productions and concert recordings of all WDR music ensembles.

WDR Philharmonie Upgrades Audio Infrastructure With Lawo Mixing Consoles

Cologne-based German public broadcaster Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) has upgraded its Philharmonie Production Complex facilities to include new audio production and networking technology from Lawo.

XenData says its archive storage systems have built-in cloud migration capabilities.

XenData Launches LTO Tape to Cloud Migration Service

New XenData service migrates archived files stored on LTO data cartridges to cloud storage allowing shared access and cloud analytics.

Astronaut Zachery “Max” Levodolinksy and new partner, Tommie, face sci-fi adventure piloting space freighter Tsiolkovsky

“Orbital Redux” Soars in Live Video Production

Last Fall, “Orbital Redux” broke new ground for streaming entertainment as a live, scripted multi-episode sci-fi drama in which the audience determined the outcome of the action.

Software Infrastructure

When powered on, the SDI inputs automatically appear as NDI on the network.

Switchblade’s Splyce Provides Easy NDI Conversion

This new appliance can bring multiple HD-SDI sources into a NDI environment.

The Broadcast Bridge Published Over 200 Articles Last Month

Need to move video over IP? Learn from the experts so you don’t make a beginner’s mistake.

Remote Links Moving to HEVC

LiveU’s 2018 ‘State of Live’ report says HEVC now represents 25% of worldwide traffic. In addition to growing HEVC adoption, data also indicates a 55% increase in live transmission hours and emergence of 4K resolution in live broadcasting.

The PPTV HD newsroom staff received ample training to make everyone comfortable.

PPTV HD Thailand Invests in Octopus

Octopus Newsroom automation system was selected for its operator-friendly versatility and efficiency improvements.

Audio

JBL Introduces One Series 104 Compact Powered Reference Monitors

JBL has introduced the One Series 104 Powered Reference Monitor for recording musicians, podcasters and music and video producers of all levels.

The Studer Micro Series is ideal for a variety of applications, including TV broadcasts, production studios and ENG/DSNG applications.

Studer Offers New Software for Micro Series Production System

Harman Professional Solutions has released new software (V2.0) for its Studer Micro Series Production System that adds new features and functionality to improve audio mixing workflows for broadcast and production applications.

AKG Introduces DMS Secure Digital Wireless Mic Systems

AKG has announced the new AKG DMS100 and DMS300 professional digital wireless microphone systems.

The Biggest Issue With Makeshift Recording Spaces: Room Acoustics

The cost of top-quality audio recording gear is falling fast, making professional recording accessible in just about any kind of space. But the one remaining factor in “out of studio” recording is room acoustics. The sound in a space can make a major difference in the quality of your audio.

Playout & Transmission

Warsaw University Upgrades TV Studio to Virtual/HD with PBT EU and 4Visions

The University of Warsaw’s journalism department television studios have been upgraded to HD with new playout systems and a virtual studio. The installation was carried out by technology provider and installer 4Visions in conjunction with PBT EU, which supplied its range of broadcast servers.

The wide spectrum of successful CiaB solutions proves that one size doesn’t fit all stations or markets. Picture credit SGT.

A Look at 2019 Channel-In-A-Box Solutions

New TV Channel-in-a-Box (CiaB) solutions provide TV stations and web-streamers a high-quality output with the flexibility to add new channels using the same hardware.

Russia’s TotalVideo Joins With SeaChange To Offer Panoramic Platform For New OTT Services

SeaChange International and Russia-based video distribution operator TotalVideo have entered into an agreement to develop a cloud-based hybrid OTT/DVB/IPTV video management and delivery platform that will enable video and cable providers in Russia to offer a wide variety of services to their subscribers.

Articles You May Have Missed – January 16, 2019

The 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) just ended. The convention sets the stage for television and other consumer technology that will soon fill dealer’s showrooms. The products introduced in the Las Vegas convention halls showcased what manufacturers want consumers to purchase in 2019.

Distribution & Delivery

Luxembourg’s RTL Group operates in Germany and several other European markets.

RTL Buys UK Targeted Advertising Firm Yospace

Luxembourg’s broadcaster and content producer RTL Group has acquired UK-based provider of advanced advertising technology Yospace in a bid to boost revenues.

Russia’s TotalVideo Joins With SeaChange To Offer Panoramic Platform For New OTT Services

SeaChange International and Russia-based video distribution operator TotalVideo have entered into an agreement to develop a cloud-based hybrid OTT/DVB/IPTV video management and delivery platform that will enable video and cable providers in Russia to offer a wide variety of services to their subscribers.

Both Sky and its parent company Comcast are long-time Synamedia customers as well as strategic development partners.

Comcast Invests in Synamedia

Comcast through its newly acquired subsidiary Sky has taken a substantial stake in Synamedia, the pay TV technology business recently created from the sale of Cisco’s Service Provider Video Software and Solutions business (SPVSS) during 2018.

How “Mojo” Technology is Changing Video Journalism

Newsgathering is changing rapidly due to the internet, smartphones, broadband wireless and live-streaming apps. Television news and newspapers continue to compete with online news sites to produce the latest video. The old days of ENG have moved to “mojo,” for mobile journalism.

Test, QC & Monitoring

RF Venue Introduces the RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer

The RF Explorer is designed for use with wireless microphones and in-ear monitor systems in an increasingly congested wireless RF spectrum.

Monitoring and troubleshooting an IP network requires both new skills and a new type of test equipment.

Applied Technology: Lawo smartDASH with Integrated smartSCOPE

With the advent of IP, unplugging cables to troubleshoot a malfunctioning installation no longer works. Disconnecting an RJ45 or optical cable will tell you almost nothing about which device is malfunctioning, and might even kill the entire network. This calls for a new type of troubleshooting solution.

The Media Player works in sync with BATON providing fast, frame-accurate manual review of content.

Interra Systems Speeds Up Mediacan’s QC Operations

Baton’s Media Player provides extensive QC checks ensure delivery of flawless, error-free video and audio content.

Nevion's first specialized Service Operations Centers is launched in Gdansk, Poland

Nevion Opens First Service Operations Center

The center in Poland provides support, pro-active monitoring and training services

Services

Warsaw University Upgrades TV Studio to Virtual/HD with PBT EU and 4Visions

The University of Warsaw’s journalism department television studios have been upgraded to HD with new playout systems and a virtual studio. The installation was carried out by technology provider and installer 4Visions in conjunction with PBT EU, which supplied its range of broadcast servers.

XenData Launches LTO Tape to Cloud Migration Service

New XenData service migrates archived files stored on LTO data cartridges to cloud storage allowing shared access and cloud analytics.

New CE Association Formed to Promote 8K Ecosystem

At CES 2019 it was announced that several leading display technology manufacturers have formed a new coalition to help promote 8K products to consumers and other commercial industries. The so-called 8K Association (8KA) will work on developing the entire value chain for 8K, with an initial focus on supporting the early commercialization and adoption of 8K displays.

NAGRA is Kudelski’s digital TV division best known for its revenue protection security technology.

Nagra Zooms in on Home and IoT Through Cloud at CES 2019

NAGRA, Kudelski Group’s digital TV division, is promoting its cloud-based and “as-a-service” strategies for pay TV service providers and content owners at CES 2019.

How “Mojo” Technology is Changing Video Journalism

Chimera Adds Litepanels to its POP Bank Products

FilMic Pro Increases Dynamic Range for Smartphones

Sony 4K Trimaster HX Reference Monitor Gets New York Premiere

Atomos Partners Shows ProRes RAW Production Support On Ninja V

FilMic Pro Increases Dynamic Range for Smartphones

WDR Philharmonie Upgrades Audio Infrastructure With Lawo Mixing Consoles

​XenData Launches LTO Tape to Cloud Migration Service

“Orbital Redux” Soars in Live Video Production

The Broadcast Bridge Published Over 200 Articles Last Month

Remote Links Moving to HEVC

PPTV HD Thailand Invests in Octopus

Studer Offers New Software for Micro Series Production System

AKG Introduces DMS Secure Digital Wireless Mic Systems

The Biggest Issue With Makeshift Recording Spaces: Room Acoustics

A Look at 2019 Channel-In-A-Box Solutions

Russia’s TotalVideo Joins With SeaChange To Offer Panoramic Platform For New OTT Services

Articles You May Have Missed – January 16, 2019

Russia’s TotalVideo Joins With SeaChange To Offer Panoramic Platform For New OTT Services

Comcast Invests in Synamedia

How “Mojo” Technology is Changing Video Journalism

Applied Technology: Lawo smartDASH with Integrated smartSCOPE

Interra Systems Speeds Up Mediacan’s QC Operations

Nevion Opens First Service Operations Center

​XenData Launches LTO Tape to Cloud Migration Service

New CE Association Formed to Promote 8K Ecosystem

Nagra Zooms in on Home and IoT Through Cloud at CES 2019

Broadcast for IT Building Audio and Video Networks

XenData Launches LTO Tape to Cloud Migration Service

XenData Launches LTO Tape to Cloud Migration Service