Vizrt Newsroom provides journalists to full-power content creation tools

Vizrt, a provider of software-defined visual storytelling tools (#SDVS) for media content creators, has announced Vizrt Newsroom, one of five software Solution Suites made available exclusively through Flexible Access.

Triveni Digital brings localised NextGen TV content to IEEE BTS PULSE

Triveni Digital announced that the company’s SVP of emergent technology development, Mark Corl, presented on how single-frequency networks (SFNs) are empowering ATSC 3.0 broadcasters at the IEEE BTS PULSE virtual conference.

SECURITY SYLLABUS

With cyber threats on the rise, security becomes more imperative than ever before

Media Production & Technology Show postponed until May 2022

After carefully monitoring the progress of the vaccine roll out in the UK and abroad, the organisers of the Media Production & Technology Show have announced that the event has been postponed until 2022. It now will take place from 11th to 12th May, 2022, at Olympia and for the first time will be held in the National Hall.

Dolby to be honoured at the upcoming Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced that Dolby will be honoured with a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award for its contributions to Dynamic Metadata for optimal high-dynamic-range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) color volume mapping, at the upcoming 72nd Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards.

AWS And ViacomCBS Expand Agreement For Content Creation, Delivery

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), and ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC) announced an agreement that makes AWS the preferred cloud provider for ViacomCBS’s global broadcast media operations.

Riedel names Renaud Lavoie as SVP, Technology

Riedel Communications has announced the appointment of Renaud Lavoie to the newly created position of senior vice president - technology.

WORLD VIRTUAL

Is Virtual Reality the answer to the future of immersive entertainment?

THE COLOUR GAME

How important is colour grading and correction in production?

OTT AND VOD

The biggest game-changers of all time; let’s talk about the changing dynamics of OTT and VOD

MediaKind Explore Webinar: 2021 Sports D2C Forecast

The Mediakind Explore Webinar 2021 focussed on what role should direct-to consumer (D2C) play in the world of sports? How are sports-rights holders preparing for and implementing D2C today?

LiveU 2020 ‘State of Live' report confirms rise in live IP broadcasting

The COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted the way live news, sports, and a variety of other markets have gathered, managed, and disseminated live content.

Lawo's remote hand-over of Multichoice's refurbished Studio 6

South Africa’s Multichoice, one of Africa’s largest satellite television channel service provider, has successfully completed the infrastructure rebuild of their Studio 6, which is mostly utilised by SuperSport, a content brand under the Multichoice umbrella, which specialises in live sport production across almost 40 linear channels.

AJA introduces Ki Pro GO v3.0 with network-recording

AJA Video Systems has released Ki Pro GO v3.0 firmware, introducing expanded recording options for its multi-channel H.264 recorder and player with new network-based recording and support for SMB protocols via GigE network connectivity.

Adrenaline Films grows broadcast with Blackmagic Design and Media looks

Blackmagic Design has announced that Orlando’s Adrenaline Films is using ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K switchers and DeckLink capture and playback devices with their new live and virtual production services.

The 5G Insurgence

Is 5G the secret for the future of live video?

UAE Media Are Early Adopters Of 4IR Technologies

Her Excellency, Mona Al Marri, vice chairperson and MD, Dubai Media Council, and director general, Government of Dubai Media Office, said that the UAE has become a global leader in adopting industrial revolution (4IR) technologies by virtue of its ability to prepare for the multi-dimensional changes that they will bring in every sector.

The explosive growth of remote content creation

Amongst the dreadful impact that COVID-19 has had on businesses around the world, one positive to focus on is the opening that the pandemic has provided is for consumers to express their creativity.

Sony launches FX6 full-frame camera to expand its Cinema Line

Sony has announced the FX6 camera, the latest addition to Sony’s Cinema Line, a series of products that brings the company’s expertise in imaging technology to a broad range of filmmakers and content creators.

Opening night for AFC Wimbledon sets the future of remote production

Systems integrator, Broadcast Solutions, planned and executed almost two hours of pre-match excitement for AFC Wimbledon, with a crew of just three people. The occasion was the opening match at the football club’s new home, just metres away from its original stadium in Plough Lane.

IBC Showcase session: The Inevitable March of Virtualised Services

IBC and Tata’s latest Showcase session, The Inevitable March of Virtualised Services in Media & Entertainment, focussed on

BUSINESS CONTINUITY: REMOTE PRODUCTION

In the wake of the current global pandemic, is remote production the only saving grace?

BLACKMAGIC DESIGN ANNOUNCES DAVINCI RESOLVE 17.1

Blackmagic Design has announced Da- Vinci Resolve 17.1 Beta 1, which adds universal app support for M1 powered Macs. The recently-released DaVinci Resolve 17 is a new release with over 300 new features and improvements including HDR grading tools, redesigned primary colour controls, next-generation Fairlight audio engine including Fairlight audio core, support for 2,000 real time audio tracks, plus dozens of other time saving tools for editors including a redesigned inspector, new bin sorting and metadata clip views.

THE POWER OF 8

Is the industry ready to hop onto the 8K bandwagon?

How May I Assist You?

Will robots replace journalists in the days to come?

Pixel Artworks paints Rainbow of Hope above Greenwich

Pixel Artworks lit up the skies above London’s Greenwich

TVU Networks launches turnkey package for U.S. residential race coverage

TVU’s turnkey package for U.S. presidential elections coverage

Primestream Creative Bridge awarded the 2020 NAB Show Product of the Year

Primestream, the provider of asset management and automation software solutions for digital media production, has announced that its Creative Bridge software has been awarded the 2020 Product of the Year by NAB.

HBO'S HURACÁN SHOT WITH URSA MINI PRO 4.6K

A Lawo 24-fader mc²36 all-in-one console and two compact Lawo stageboxes are at the heart the new 4K OB truck that Lawo partner ARET Video & Audio Engineering has designed and built for a Middle East customer.

Prime Focus Technologies produces Mega Icons Season 2 for National Geographic

Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) announced that it has researched, developed, and produced the second season of the innovative multi-part series, Mega Icons 2, for National Geographic India.