Why RAW? What’s the Deal? October 18^th 2018 - 04:00 PM

The announcement by Blackmagic of their new RAW camera file format reminds us that there is choice to record RAW versus regular video with digital cinematography cameras. What is RAW, what are the pros and cons, and why should cinematographers capture RAW files rather than conventional video? At a first

AJA Debuts New KONA 5 12G-SDI I/O and Desktop Software September 15^th 2018 - 07:00 AM

At IBC 2018, AJA Video Systems debuted KONA 5, a new 8-lane PCIe 3.0 video and audio I/O card supporting 12G-SDI I/O and HDMI 2.0 monitoring/output for workstations or Thunderbolt 3-connected chassis.

Rascular to Showcase New SDI and NDI Router Control at IBC 2018 September 14^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

Rascular, a software design company will showcase the latest in control systems for SDI and IP video workflows and facilities for IBC 2018.

OSS Adds ATTO 32 Gb Fibre Channel Option to Ion Accelerator Flash Storage Array September 10^th 2018 - 04:00 PM

One Stop Systems introduces an ATTO Technology 32 Gb Fibre Channel option for its Ion Accelerator 5.0 Flash Storage Array products.

Embrionix to Debut Miniaturized emFUSION-6 UHD-IP Standalone Gateway at IBC 2018 September 10^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

These tiny gateways offer a simple and cost-effective way to ensure a smooth interconnection of baseband equipment within a facility, supporting all resolutions from SD to UHD-IP.

AJA Announces OG-X-FR Rackframe for openGear Cards August 13^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

AJA Video Systems is accepting orders for OG-X-FR, the next-generation openGear compatible rackframe including adaptive cooling and redundant power, among other features.

Broadcast For IT - Part 17 - Compression Formats August 6^th 2018 - 01:50 PM

The bewildering number of video and audio compression formats available is difficult for those new to the industry to come to terms with. For broadcast engineers and IT engineers to work effectively together, IT engineers must understand the formats used, the legacy systems still in place, and the reasoning behind

Broadcast For IT - Part 16 - Video Compression July 30^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

To deliver efficient media solutions IT engineers must be able to communicate effectively with broadcast engineers. In this series of articles, we present the most important topics in broadcasting that IT engineers must understand. Here, we look at compression, why, and how we use it.

AJA Ships KONA HDMI, KONA 1 and Io IP: Updates Desktop Software July 23^rd 2018 - 11:00 AM

AJA Video Systems has released the Kona HDMI multi-channel HD/single-channel UltraHD HDMI capture card; Kona 1 3G-SDI capture/playback card; and the Io IP Thunderbolt-3 equipped video and audio I/O device. Simultaneously, AJA delivered Desktop Software v14.2, which introduces support for Kona HDMI and Kona 1; 10GigE support for 2K

Blackmagic Releases eGPU for MacBookPro July 13^th 2018 - 11:01 AM

Blackmagic Design today announced the Blackmagic eGPU, a high performance graphics processor for pro creative software such as DaVinci Resolve, 3D games and VR. The eGPU was designed in collaboration with Apple and includes a built-in Radeon Pro 850. The eGPU makes an ideal partner to the newly updated MacBookPro laptops,

Extron Introduces IN1804 Series of 4K Seamless Scaling Switchers June 8^th 2018 - 12:05 PM

Extron Electronics has introduced a new series of compact four-input scalers that provide video scaling, switching and integration features. The IN1804 Series supports HDMI 2.0b data rates up to 18 Gbps and incorporate the Extron-exclusive Vector 4K scaling engine with 4:4:4 chroma sampling and 30-bit internal video processing to ensure the highest

Matrox Unveils X.mio5 Q25 2110 Network Card With 4K, Video Processing and HDR May 23^rd 2018 - 12:00 PM

Matrox has announced Matrox X.mio5 Q25, a SMPTE ST 2110 network interface controller (NIC) card with multi-channel video I/O supporting HD to 4K, with zero CPU utilization.

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