MINNEAPOLIS, MN (March 11, 2010) – Vaddio, the leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems, just released the new Arctic White version of the ClearVIEW HD-18 high-definition robotic PTZ camera.
“As we ramped up production of the HD-18, a number of customers have asked for a white version,” explained President of Vaddio, Rob Sheeley. “Depending on the project, the Arctic White provides our customers an additional color option.”
Due to popular demand, Vaddio released a white version of the ClearVIEW HD-18. The ClearVIEW HD-18W has all the same features and functions as the existing ClearVIEW HD-18 including, a 1/3˝, 1.3 megapixel CCD imaging sensor, a glass multi-element wide dynamic zoom lens (18x optical), a tally light and a 1.8-lux rating, providing superior images in a wide range of high-definition video applications.
The ClearVIEW HD-18 cameras are the only multi-format more
– LYNX Technik Inc, provider of signal processing solutions for the broadcast and professional AV industries, welcomes K. (Jay) Jayaraman as the Vice President of Business Development for the United States. In this newly created position Jay will manage sales, market development, and channel management for the region. more
HD portable live production system to provide live venue video to event audience
BORDEAUX, France – March 8, 2010 – NewTek, manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that TriCaster™ TCXD300 high definition/standard definition (HD/SD) portable live production system will provide live venue video at Winter X Games® Europe in Tignes, France, March 10 to 12, 2010.
“On the heels of Winter X Games 14 and the Vancouver Winter Olympics, we anticipate highly skilled competitions as we unite our world-class X Games organization with France’s leading pay TV broadcaster and local expertise of Tignes for the first Winter X Games Europe,” said Kate Nelligan, live event programming producer, ESPN X Games.
“With NewTek TriCaster, we can create exclusive live content, delivering the ultimate experience to fans attending this premier event.”
Company’s new stereoscopic 3D beam-splitter rig allows cinematographers to capture extraordinary 3D for less money using the Red One camera.
San Diego, CA – 3D Film Factory has released the first production-ready, cost-effective 3D camera system for the Red One camera – the 3D-BS Pro Rig. This 3D beam-splitter rig was specifically designed for use with the Red cameras, as well as, other larger, broadcast quality cameras and has a retail price of only $4,895. Its durable, precise configuration was developed with the guidance of veteran stereographers and award-winning filmmakers to provide a viable, affordable alternative to high-priced 3D rigs costing ten times as much.
“Up until now, there’s only a few high-end facilities offering 3D rigs for Red One cameras and they’re very expensive”, said company president Karl Kozak. “So we set out to create a quality 3D Red system most filmmakers could afford. We’re interested in more
Company’s new stereoscopic 3D production monitor allows cinematographers to view real-time 3D images for less money.
San Diego, CA – 3D Film Factory has released the first professional, cost-effective, real-time 3D viewing system - the 3D Master Monitor - for field production or studio use. This light-weight, linear polarized system was designed for use with professional and broadcast quality cameras and has an introductory retail price of only $4,895. It was developed with the guidance of veteran stereographers and award-winning filmmakers to provide a viable, affordable alternative to high-priced 3D monitors costing several times as much.
“Right now, there’s just a few professional 3D field monitors available and they’re very expensive”, said company president Karl Kozak. “We set out to create an easy-to-use, accurate 3D viewing system that offered excellent image quality, affordability and durability. We use everything we sell, more
Dynamics processing specialist Jünger Audio has started shipping the new UPMIX functionality to its LEVEL MAGIC™-based 5.1 solution for controlling loudness in production and broadcast.
Peter Pörs, the company’s managing director, says: “We introduced UPMIX at IBC and have already received substantial orders from North and South America. The first units are shipping to Brazil this month. At the moment the software runs on a separate DSP card but in future it will be available as a simple plug-in that can easily be installed alongside LEVEL MAGIC into existing C8000 systems.”
The company’s C8000 LEVEL MAGIC system incorporates a suite of DSP and interface cards that enable it to completely integrate workflow for managing surround sound and Dolby coded 5.1 audio signals in production, ingest and playout. These include HD/SDI De-embedding/Embedding with VANC, Dolby E resynchronisation with in-built video delay and Dolby Metadata generation. The introduction of more
NEW YORK, NEW YORK: TUBE-TECH introduces the new RM 2, a new two-slot rack that vertically accommodates any two TUBE-TECH M Series tube-based modules. The new two RU frame enables the user to own multiple TUBE-TECH modules and one small two-channel rack, offering the sound of TUBE-TECH in a smaller and less expensive package than ever before. The RM-2 is unique in that it is designed from the ground up for tubes. The power supply and internal voltage rails are specifically built for tube-based electronics, offering much higher supply voltages than the modular 500 racks can offer. This new two-slot RM2 rack, along with the existing eight-vertical slot RM8 rack, expands the flexibility of TUBE-TECH while lowering the per channel cost.
The PM 1A module combines an exceptionally smooth sounding microphone preamplifier and direct more
The 3D Film Factory has designed the first true line of production-ready, affordable 3D camera systems intended to shoot superior stereoscopic video. These durable, dual camera, 3D rigs were developed over the course of several years, with the guidance of veteran stereographers and award-winning filmmakers to provide a viable alternative to high-priced 3D systems costing ten times as much.
The company has released for sale three select 3D camera rigs; the 3D-SB (split-beam, or beam-splitter), 3D-SS Indie (side-by-side), and the 3D-SS Pro (side-by-side) models. Each stereo system is designed for a specific production purpose and made to accommodate a wide variety of prosumer and professional grade cameras, including but not limited to; Red One, Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Iconix, Si-2K, D5, as well as, many others.
“Up until now, only a few high-end facilities offer 3D rigs for sale and they’re very expensive”, said company president Karl Kozak. “We more
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Oct. 6, 2009 — At IBC2009 Omneon recognized three new members of the company’s Authorized Service Partner Program, which leverages partner relationships in select territories and regions to augment the company’s direct customer service capabilities. Leading systems integrators and distributors Netorium GmbH, Shaf Broadcast, and Ibertelco Electrónica represent significant additions to the program and bring their extensive technical skills, experience, and product and system knowledge to bear in providing Omneon clients a high level of responsiveness and customer service. more
One year after installing its first Fairlight Crystal Core (CC-1) system, Milwaukee-based Independent Studios has upgraded its second audio post production suite to encompass CC-1 technology, thus ensuring that projects can move seamlessly from one suite to another.
Since its formation in 1991, Independent Studios has grown from a small, one studio facility specializing in commercial music and sound design to a company handling commercials, documentaries and feature film projects for a wide variety of clients. Its facilities have also grown to include two audio suites – both equipped with Fairlight Constellation consoles - and a music studio. Video editing suites, graphics suites and a new color correction suite are also on site, and these are owned and operated by a separate company, Independent Edit.
Founding director Randy Bobo says: “We have been using Fairlight equipment since 2000, when we installed our first Prodigy 2 and QDC systems. more
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