Collaborative shared storage and advanced logging systems deliver winning combination for Cincinnati Reds’ HD workflow at the Great American Ball Park.
Boston, MA – November 12, 2009 — EditShare®, the technology leader in cross platform collaborative editing and shared media storage, and Dixon Sports Computing, the sports video management experts since 1992, have deployed a new HD production workflow at the Cincinnati Reds’ Great American Ball Park. The new integration combines EditShare’s shared storage solutions - Storage Series - with Dixon’s Sports Management software (the Dixon SAM). The fully integrated solution provides an HD-ready shared storage environment that centralizes media ingests and automates metadata logging. With detailed metadata capture and centralized content catalogue, editors can perform enterprise searches of all game media (past and present) and share project files, regardless of size or format.
“During the game we can be on an edit station selecting hits and strikeouts more
DES PLAINES, IL, NOVEMBER 12, 2009 — Gepco International, a General Cable company and industry leader in professional audio and video interconnect products, is introducing the HDR1 High Density Distribution Rack, an updated design of its original HDR distribution rack. With a new electrically isolated, 1RU six-position design, the HDR1 delivers a compact and expandable solution for SMPTE hybrid fiber patching and distribution systems. more
Flexible parameters of new Pan and Zoom 2 freebie enable the effortless creation of stunning photo animations inside both Apple and Adobe host applications
Boston, MA – November 10, 2009 – Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the postproduction and broadcast markets, announced that it has released an update to its popular freebie generator plug-in, Pan and Zoom. The intuitive controls of the new Pan and Zoom 2 plug-in enables users to easily create stunning Pan and Zoom effects, a photo animation style made popular by cinematographer Ken Burns, without a single keyframe. The new release also boasts motion blur to generate the best-looking animations at any frame rate, and a bonus transition, which allows editors to use the same photo animation techniques to move between two clips. Pan and Zoom 2 is free and supports the latest versions of Apple® Final Cut Pro®, Final Cut Express®, more
Dalet enterprise media asset management technology recognized for its technological innovation at the RTBF NUMPROD project.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – September 14, 2009 – Dalet Digital Media Systems is pleased to announce that they have won, along with EVS and RTBF, the IBC (International Association of Broadcasters) Innovation Award 2009 for the Content Management category. Dalet was shortlisted for the award together with technology partner EVS back in June of 2009 for their involvement with the Belgium public broadcaster Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF) NUMPROD project. Both Dalet and EVS provided RTBF with a highly flexible and scalable tapeless workflow facilitating the production needs for a wide range of RTBF resources across both news and programs/sports production operations. The tapeless workflows from ingest to playout to archive rely on innovative integration techniques through the RTBF “Intranet de Production”; the backbone of the NUMPROD system. more
Creative Tools Provide Improved Performance, Open Platforms and Interoperability
At IBC 2009—Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) launched Autodesk Lustre 2010 digital color-grading software and Extension 1 releases for the 2010 versions of its visual effects and editorial finishing software: Autodesk Flame, Autodesk Inferno, Autodesk Flare, Autodesk Flint and Autodesk Smoke. Autodesk will showcase these releases at Autodesk Booth #7-D21 during the International Broadcasters Convention (IBC) 2009 in Amsterdam’s RAI Convention Center, September 11 – 15, 2009.
“This year we’ve continued to increase value for our customers,” said Stig Gruman, vice president, Autodesk Digital Entertainment Group. “We are focused on providing not only a broader set of creative tools, but also a more efficient workflow with improved support for open platforms and cross-product data formats like RED and Avid DNxHD.”
New Software Promotes Collaboration, Compatibility, Flexibility and Artist Development
At IBC 2009—Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced strong sales worldwide for Autodesk Flare visual effects software and launched Extension 1 for Flare 2010 software (announced separately). First introduced at the National Association of Broadcasters 2009 Convention (NAB) in April 2009 Flare already has already been adopted by many customers who are using the Autodesk Flame and Autodesk Inferno visual effects systems. The software-only application shares the Flame and Inferno creative toolset and is an integral part of the Autodesk solution to bridge the gap between 2D and 3D.
“On film and TV projects, Flame and Inferno are established go-to solutions for the most demanding visual effects work,” said Stig Gruman, vice president, Autodesk Digital Entertainment Group. “As demand for high-quality visual effects grows and more
LAS VEGAS, NV, May 11, 2009 – Anton/Bauer, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of professional batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems, for the broadcast, video and film industries announced its new USB Battery Management Application that includes Battery Management software and a USB to Anton/Bauer battery mount adapter at NAB 2009 (Booth C6021). The USB Battery Management Application streamlines battery maintenance protocols while delivering critical information to the camera operator. more
Crank High Voltage, the new film from co-directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, picks up where their acclaimed 2006 Crank left off to deliver even greater thrills for action-movie fans. This time around these innovative directors further “cranked-up” the pace and unique visual style of their film by shooting it with professional and consumer HD camcorders from Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital more
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 31, 2009 – As online traffic and visitor enthusiasm continues to increase on www.HDCameraGuide.com, the premier online marketing site for high-end video cameras and accessories, so too have the number of new features and benefits for visitors. Among the new interactive sections on the site this month are an easy-to-use link to get the best pricing on new cameras and accessories and a free Classified Advertising section that lets professionals find jobs, as well as trade and sell their used equipment. more
New System Combines Power and Flexibility with Reliability
LAS VEGAS, NV, April 20, 2009 – Anton/Bauer, a brand of The Vitec Group, and the world’s premier provider of professional camera batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems, is unveiling its new QR-EX3 Gold Mount® for the Sony PMW-EX3 video camera at NAB 2009 (Booth C6021).
The QR-EX3 on-camera Gold Mount allows Sony’s PMW-EX3 model to work with more
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