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
LAS VEGAS, NV – Neutrik expands its opticalCON line of pre-assembled mobile field cables to include a cost-effective camera link set up, opticalCON Low Voltage Camera / Single mode Hybrid cable. Ideal for any broadcast application including mobile broadcast studios/trucks, touring staging productions and live performances, Neutrik’s newest addition to opticalCON’s pre-terminated cable offerings will be on display at NAB 2009 (N7929).
opticalCON cable connectors are pre-assembled with a choice of six mobile field cables. The range of cables includes rugged hybrid, robust and lightweight mobile field cables with 2 multi- or single mode fibers, a 4 pole Y-split and a SMPTE cable. opticalCON now offers a cost effective Low Voltage Camera / Single mode Hybrid cable that is optimized for camera link systems (ENG/SNG), camera adapter systems, camera cranes and powered down converter boxes for broadcast applications where only ELV (Extra Low Voltage) is required. more
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 – 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 showcasing its expanded CINE™ line of power products at IBC 2008 (Stand 9.C40b). The CINE™ VCLX and VCLX/2 offer superior runtime and service longevity for the power demands of today’s digital cinema production and lighting industries. Each model employs the high-draw performance of the Nickel Metal Hydride technology of Anton/Bauer’s HyTRON® 140 video batteries, making up a power package designed for the convergence of 28-volt film and 14-volt video equipment. more
New Product Boosts Power Supply of Today’s Video Cameras
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 – 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 proud to introduce the SPS-150™ 150-watt power supply, designed to meet the high-power needs of today’s video cameras, at IBC 2008 (Stand 9.C40b). more
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