HOLZKIRCHEN, Germany — Nov. 15, 2018 — WORK Microwave, a leading European manufacturer of advanced satellite communications equipment, today announced that it has partnered with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Institute of Astronautics, to conduct a comprehensive field test on DVB-S2X and Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) technologies. The main purpose of the field test was to prove that DVB-S2X modems with built-in ACM technology significantly increase data throughput and service availability in any weather environment. The field test was also embedded into the CopKa research project environment. XCHARXHigh-capacity technology operating in the Ka-band offers major advantages over conventional ...

Nashville-based mobile production company redesigns and upgrades 40-foot video truck to support live multi-camera workflows, with up tothree outputs for live sports and entertainment NASHVILLE, November 15, 2018 — As the newest addition to TNDV: Television’s fleet of nine full-service mobile video units, Destinationpacks full-sized production truck capabilities—including all the bells and whistles high-end clients expect—into a more agile, compact 40-foot vehicle that can maneuver in the most space-challenged venues. “While there are plenty of full-sized HD production trucks on the road today, there aren’t many that can fit backstage or in the alley behind the venue,” said TNDV President ...

MONTREAL – 8:00 JST November 14, 2018 – Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, today launched the newest version of Rio, the high performance online editing and post production suite, providing users with even more functionality including Dolby Vision support and best-in-class file compression for increased media availability on existing storage. The solution will be showcased at Inter BEE 2018 (November 14-16, Tokyo, Grass Valley Hall 3/3506). The latest updates included in Rio v4.5.3: Dolby Vision Support: Rio provides faster, more flexible workflows to support Dolby Vision deliverables. With a Dolby CMU box, timeline trim passes can now easily be made ...

SMPTE in D.C.: Essential Technology Advances for Media Pros At Government Video Expo 2018, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers® (SMPTE®) will offer an intensive, one-day conference — SMPTE in D.C. — co-presented with Government Video Expo. The event is geared to broadcast and video professionals who want to learn about the latest advances in emerging and potentially transformative video production technologies including high dynamic range (HDR) and the transition to IP. Attendees who register for the SMPTE in D.C. conference at Government Video Expo 2018 will receive a free pass to the show, which includes access to ...

CAMBRIDGE, Ontario — Nov. 14, 2018 — Bannister Lake, the leading provider of professional broadcast data aggregation and visualization solutions, today announced that the companyXCHARXs graphic integration services were used to generate key graphics for the special live election night broadcast of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Nov. 6. To help audiences visualize the unfolding results of the midterm elections, The Late ShowXCHARXs production team turned to Bannister Lake to prepare and integrate graphics into the live broadcast that showed the House of Representatives and the Senate populated with the number of elected officials. The Late Show used ...

Breakthrough 8K HDR Transforms, 8K Desktop I/O, and 8K Signal Conversions Tokyo, Japan, Inter BEE Booth #7205 (November 14, 2018) – At Inter BEE 2018, AJA Video Systems is exhibiting next-generation 8K workflows with a range of flexible real-world solutions that are available today. The first 8K workflow demonstration showcases the AJA FS-HDR, a powerful real-time universal converter and frame synchronizer designed for processing high-resolution high dynamic range (HDR) and wide color gamut (WCG) content. Using free AJA FS-HDR Control Link software, four synchronized FS-HDRs are capable of running 8K HDR transformations. The real-time workflow display includes 8K 60p HDR ...

Tokyo, Japan, Inter BEE Booth #7205 (November 14, 2018) – Today at Inter BEE 2018, AJA Video Systems announced that Desktop Software v15 is now available as a free download for KONA, Io and T-TAP products. Desktop Software v15 introduces support for KONA 5, the latest generation of AJA’s industry-leading KONA desktop I/O product line. The update adds interoperability for KONA 5 with a range of creative applications from Adobe, Apple, Avid, Telestream and others via AJA’s integrated application plug-ins and drivers. Additionally, the Desktop Software v15 update introduces new AJA Control Room full-screen playback and host system audio monitoring, ...

Tokyo, Japan, Inter BEE Booth #7205 (November 14, 2018) – Today at Inter BEE 2018, AJA Video Systems announced that KONA 5 is now shipping. The next generation of AJA’s industry-leading KONA line, KONA 5 is a video and audio I/O card supporting the latest 12G-SDI I/O and HDMI 2.0 monitoring video connections, designed for workstations or Thunderbolt™ 3-connected chassis. KONA 5 enables single-cable 4K/UltraHD high frame rate, deep color and HDR workflows with the most popular creative applications on macOS, Windows, and Linux. For Developers using the AJA SDK, KONA 5 also offers advanced features including multi-channel 4K I/O ...

Intuitive scheduling and automation tools combine with robust reliability of cloud-based Cablecast Reflect stream delivery service to help station better engage its community MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, November 14, 2018 – First established in 1995 as an ad hoc committee of the Boothbay Harbor town government, Boothbay Region Community Television (BRCTV) inspires, educates and facilitates video and filmmaking not only in the Boothbay Region, but across the entire state of Maine. When the station set out to refresh and reinvent itself last year with an emphasis on live streaming, they chose the Cablecast Community Media platform and Cablecast Reflect cloud-based stream delivery ...

Basingstoke, UK — November 14, 2018 XCHARX EditShare® a technology leader in intelligent scale-out storage, AQC and media management solutions, is helping UbiSoft Montreal meet the demands of live capture, editing and real-time playback of up to 4K content with its enterprise EditShare XStream EFS 450 shared storage solutions and integrated EditShare Geevs video servers which support up to 4 concurrent ingest and playout streams. “We have a different set up from the typical capture or montage studio. First, our montage studio is larger than the average. With over 3,500 people on staff, we have a lot of different connections and workflow demands,” ...

Rooftop installation requires helicopter lift for removal and installation of UHF and VHF antennas atop a 60-story CityPlex Towers building RAYMOND, Maine – November 14, 2018 – The spectrum repack in the United States has created its share of operational challenges for TV and FM radio stations forced to move to new sites, or accommodate their broadcast peers. In South Tulsa, the relocation of KWHB-DT to a 60-story building with an existing broadcast tenant,demonstrates the significance that planning and execution plays in a successful move. KWHB, a Family Broadcasting Corporation station serving Tulsa and Northeast Oklahoma, relocated to the tallest building ...

New Industry Partnership Commits to Driving Adoption of SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) Protocol for Low-Latency Streaming Workflows Ooyala today announced that it has joined the SRT Alliance, a collaboration to continuously develop the SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) protocol and technology stack for low-latency video streaming across any network. Ooyala will fully support the SRT Open Source Project helping drive greater access and adoption of the SRT protocol to improve digital video delivery and video workflows around the world. SRT is an open source video transport protocol that enables the delivery of high-quality and secure low-latency video across the public internet. ...

Superior picture quality and reliability combine with new physical sets and lighting as studio overhaul drives higher sales from live television programming and online streams Woodbury, NY, November 14, 2018 — JTV (Jewelry Television) leverages an omni-digital strategy designed to elevate their customers’ experience through digitally-driven touchpoints including live television, a mobile-optimized e-commerce platform and social media. Building on the quantifiable success of their first deployment of Z-HD6000 HDTV cameras from Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd. (Hitachi Kokusai), the retailer purchased an additional 12 Z-HD6000 cameras this June as part of a major studio overhaul project. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee and ...

Major new release adds over 30 features customers have asked for including even faster editing, visual keyboard customization, new beauty correction tools, audio mastering plugins and more! Fremont, Ca XCHARX November 14, 2018 XCHARX Blackmagic Design today announced DaVinci Resolve 15.2, a major update to its editing, color correction, visual effects and professional audio post production software. DaVinci Resolve 15.2 has been designed based on feedback from professional customers around the world. It includes over 30 new features that simplify and streamline everyday tasks so editors, colorists and sound engineers can work even faster. DaVinci Resolve 15.2 is available today for immediate download from the ...

New York, NY (November 13, 2018) XCHARX Stringr, the premier marketplace that allows media organizations to buy video footage from both amateur and professional videographers in an efficient, streamlined process, has integrated Shutterstock’s API to offer licensable photos, vectors, video clips and music tracks to Stringr customers. Shutterstock is a leading global technology company offering high-quality assets, tools and services through its creative platform. “The combination of Stringr’s ability to request custom video and Shutterstock’s library of more than 225 million pieces of visual content gives our customers more options when working to quickly and easily publish content,” said Lindsay ...

New model features 12G-SDI for working in all formats up to 2160p60, along with a powerful new class D amplifier, dual subwoofers and extended range speakers for crystal clear sound. Fremont, CA XCHARX November 14, 2018 XCHARX Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G, a new, upgraded model of its extremely popular rack mount audio monitoring solution. The new Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G features 12G-SDI video input, HDMI output, analog and AES/EBU inputs, a powerful class D amplifier, dual subwoofers, extended range speakers, an LCD and precision meters that can display VU, PPM and Loudness ballistic scales. Blackmagic Audio Monitor 12G will be demonstrated on the ...

MONTREAL – 8:00 BRST November 13, 2018– Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, has announced that it has equipped the latest news production studio built by TV Integração, one of the affiliates of the Brazilian commercial network TV Globo. The multi-phase investment gives the news broadcaster a future-ready, flexible and scalable production capability that delivers unmatched storytelling to its viewers. As news broadcasters face growing demand for more breaking stories, delivered simultaneously across multiple devices, the need for flexible infrastructures and efficient workflows becomes critical to success. To ensure it is able to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow’s mission ...

At this year’s Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) Annual Conference in Portland, four awards will be presented by the organization to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional work in the areas of archiving and preservation. The ceremony will take place on November 29 at the Portland Hilton Downtown, where the convention runs from Nov 28 to Dec 1. The 2018 accolades and recipients are: The Silver Light Award to Ken Weissman, recently retired head of the Library of Congress’ National Audio-Visual Conservation Center; The Advocacy Award to Ray Edmundson, Principal of Archive Associates Pty Ltd. The Alan Stark Award to ...