201 Productions buys Panasonic Cameras for Major Music Tours/Event November 13^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

Live event specialist 201 Productions has invested in ten Panasonic 4K cameras (five AK-UC3000 studio/field cameras and five AW-UE70 pan/tilt/zoom cameras). The cameras are performing as integral components of 201 Productions’ new 4K mobile fly-pack system. The company, based in Clayton, Missouri, U.S.A, specializes in multi-camera live c

Apogee Announces Update to MetaRecorder November 13^th 2018 - 12:05 PM

Apogee has announced MetaRecorder Version 2.0, the first two-channel audio recording app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch to offer multi-take recording, tagging and file organization for any field recording scenario.

Cooke adds Special Flair Zoom to Anamorphic/i SF range November 12^th 2018 - 12:03 PM

Cooke has added a 35 - 140mm zoom to its Anamorphic/i SF lens family. The SF (“Special Flair”) lenses have a specially developed coating that adds even more flare, in addition to the oval bokeh and other aberrations that are synonymous with the anamorphic look.

WTLW, WOSN Improve Studio Production Quality with Hitachi Z-HD5500 Cameras November 9^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

Broadcasting from Lima, Ohio, viewer-supported television station WTLW (Witness the Living Word) delivers Christian and family-centered programming to its viewers. When the station upgraded its production studio to HD this summer, they chose Hitachi Kokusai Z-HD5500 HDTV cameras to provide the features and long-lasting durability they wanted.

Sigma 105mm T1.5 Full-Frame Cine Lens Shipping November 7^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

Sigma has announced pricing and availability of their 105mm T1.5 FF lens, joining the High Speed Prime family of full frame lenses. Compatible with full-frame camera sensors, the lens is optimized for ultra-high-resolution 6K / 8K productions.

The Broadcast Bridge Published Over 200 Articles Last Month November 7^th 2018 - 08:00 AM

It was a busy October for the editors at The Broadcast Bridge. During that month, we published more than 200 feature articles, tutorials, essential guides and new products information. A reader could be excused for missing some of that content, especially in light of the multiple exhibitions and conferences that took

RED Camera Users Buy Litepanels LED Fixtures November 6^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

Litepanels has announced that RED camera users have purchased 136 Gemini 2x1 soft panels, along with Gemini accessories, through the REDUSER.net online community.

Grass Valley and Gearhouse Team Up For Australia’s First 4K Live Broadcast November 5^th 2018 - 12:05 PM

Grass Valley and production services company Gearhouse Broadcast recently joined forces to supply the technology and engineering expertise required to deliver Australia’s first 4K UHD live broadcast: six hours of content from the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 for supercars—the country’s annual, premier touring car event—without commercial breaks.

EuroMedia Group Upgrades with Grass Valley 4K HDR Wireless Cameras November 2^nd 2018 - 01:49 PM

The EuroMedia Group (EMG) has selected LDX 86N 4K UHD RF cameras from Grass Valley to capture premier sports and live event coverage around the globe. The shoulder-mount cameras will form part of EMG’s upgraded, RF high-speed wireless solution, helping it to continue meeting consumer demand for higher quality a

Christian Faith Center Upgrades with Fujinon Zoom Lenses November 1^st 2018 - 01:00 PM

Rose Media has selected a Fujinon/Blackmagic combination to transition the Christian Faith Center from SD to 4K compatibility. As the largest church in the Pacific Northwest with its programming carried on national networks, the Christian Faith Center found itself in urgent need of an upgrade. With outdated, standard definition

Manfrotto Introduces Two Carbon Fiber Twin-Leg Tripods October 31^st 2018 - 11:00 AM

Manfrotto has expanded its video tripod range with two new twin-leg video tripods made of carbon fiber.

Westcott Unveils New Flex Cine Lighting System October 29^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

Westcott has released the Flex Cine System, redesigned flexible LED mats backed by a lifetime limited warranty, a smart Wireless DMX Dimmer, V-mount power and a complete range of lightweight LED modifiers.

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