Touch Screen Computer Automates Complex Program Elements for Delivery of High-Quality On-Air Programming
BILLERICA, Mass. — Sept. 7, 2007 — The Echolab Conductor, a sophisticated touch screen computer that enables delivery of high-quality and multifaceted on-air programming, was be unveiled today to the European marketplace at IBC2007. The Conductor is the latest in a line of technologically advanced video production switchers and broadcast tools provided by Echolab Corporation. more
BILLERICA, Mass. — Sept. 7, 2007 – Echolab Corporation, a provider of technologically advanced video production switchers and other broadcast tools, today introduced its OvationMD™ multi-definition video switcher to the European marketplace at IBC2007. The HD-ready OvationMD series offers the very latest in multi-definition switcher technology, building on the award-winning and highly successful Opera SD series of switchers. more
BILLERICA, Mass. — Sept. 7, 2007 – Echolab Corporation, a provider of technologically advanced video production switchers and other broadcast tools, today introduced its OvationMD™ multi-definition video switcher to the European marketplace at IBC2007. The HD-ready OvationMD series offers the very latest in multi-definition switcher technology, building on the award-winning and highly successful Opera SD series of switchers. more
CLARET, France — Aug. 28, 2007 — NETIA today announced that its Radio-Assist™ 7.5 range of digital audio software programs now supports both 5.1 and 7.1 multichannel audio from acquisition through to broadcast. With this latest enhancement to Radio-Assist, users can record an input containing up to 5+1 or 7+1 channels, edit that content using NETIA‘s Snippet tool, and broadcast finished media through the Air-Cartstack application included in Radio-Assist 7.5. more
CLARET, France — Aug. 28, 2007 — NETIA today announced that its Radio-Assist™ 7.5 range of digital audio software programs now supports both 5.1 and 7.1 multichannel audio from acquisition through to broadcast. With this latest enhancement to Radio-Assist, users can record an input containing up to 5+1 or 7+1 channels, edit that content using NETIA‘s Snippet tool, and broadcast finished media through the Air-Cartstack application included in Radio-Assist 7.5. more
BURLINGTON, Mass. — Aug. 28, 2007 — Volicon, a leading provider of media monitoring, recording, archiving, and streaming solutions, today announced that Scripps Networks is using the Observer® desktop video monitoring system to monitor all of its networks. Volicon‘s Observer system enables easy compliance recording of nine feeds and serves as a tool Scripps Networks can use for strengthening relationships with its viewers and business partners. more
Wong Kar Wai Feature Starring Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz, David Strathairn and Norah Jones Opened 2007 Cannes Film Festival
IMAGICA Technologies Corp., the engineering solutions division company of IMAGICA Robot Holdings, Inc., announced today that leading post production facility Oriental Post used the IMAGER XE ADVANCED PLUS film scanner for “My Blueberry Nights.” The film, which opened this year‘s Cannes Film Festival, marks the facility‘s first 4K digital intermediate (DI) project.
“My Blueberry Nights,” director Wong Kar Wai‘s first English-language feature, is a sentimental road movie hinting at the distance between a broken heart and a new departure. The film, inspired by a six-minute short project originally meant to be part of Wong Kar Wai‘s critically acclaimed “In the Mood for Love, ” stars Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz, David Strathairn and singer Norah Jones in her feature film debut.
Germany‘s Leading Outdoor Broadcast Vehicle Service Provider Uses POV Camera for Soccer, Formula 1 Racing and Winter Sports
Iconix Video, a leading developer of advanced high-definition camera systems and manufacturer of the world‘s smallest professional quality HD video camera, today announced the use of the Iconix HD-RH1 camera system by premier German outdoor broadcast company TopVision Telekommunication for all its outdoor broadcast vehicles.
Based in Berlin, TopVision‘s outdoor broadcast trucks are a familiar sight at Germany‘s largest soccer games, including those for the National League, the Champions‘ League and the UEFA cup. TopVision is employed on a number of high-profile national and international assignments, including the production of five Federal Football League games produced each week for German cable network Premiere, as well as the F1 World Championships, the Ice Hockey World Championships and the FIS Nordic World Skiing Championships.
FS1 Supports Input/Output for all HD and SD Video Formats
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, today released the FS1 converter supporting virtually any video input or output in HD or SD for professional video post and broadcast environments.
“As a system designer for large facilities, we frequently need to provide signal transmission distribution to simultaneously accommodate SD and HD, as well as analog formats. The FS1 delivers all this and more at a price point that is incredibly cost-effective–significantly less than competitive solutions,” said Truett “Butch” Smith, President, Media Broadcast Integration and Technical Services (M/BITS). “The FS1 is so flexible that it usually takes a minimum of 2-4 conventional format converters to accomplish what the FS1 can do in one box.”
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2007 - As HDTV program production continues to accelerate, Canon U.S.A., Inc. continues to improve High-Definition lens technology with new and advanced features for enhanced performance and ease-of-use. Canon‘s latest addition to its acclaimed line of HD lenses is the DIGISUPER 27 studio lens (model XJ27×6.5B IE-D), which is being introduced at IBC 2007, the International Broadcasting Conference held in Amsterdam, Holland, from September 7 to 11. This new HD lens along with Canon‘s industry-leading HD studio, field, portable and cine lenses can be seen at Stand No. 11.431, at the RAI Convention Center.
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