Broadcast News Archive for September, 2018
14/09/2018 IBC And TM Forum To Launch New Catalyst Projects For 2019
IBC and TM Forum are to launch five new Catalyst projects for 2019, after first announcing their collaboration at the Digital Transformation World event earlier this year. The two organisations are

14/09/2018 Introducing An Intercom Revolution In 1RU
Next-generation intercom matrix provides an unprecedented combination of flexibility, scalability and full-IP performance – all in a compact single rack unit package. Easy system expansion as your

14/09/2018 New SMPTE 2110 And Dolby Functionality At IBC
The broadcast and media industries are evolving in all areas to adapt to the challenges of competition from OTT, changing user viewing habits, technological advances in image resolution, dynamic range

14/09/2018 Old School Voiceover… But Still Top Of The Class
British novelist L.P. Hartley once wrote: "the past is a foreign country: they do things differently there". For a British female voiceover artist who has witnessed more than 30 years of change, I cou

14/09/2018 PAG Previews New Mini PAGlink System At IBC
PAG is using IBC to preview its new Mini PAGlink system of smaller and lighter linking batteries. The new range is designed to power smaller 4K+ cameras and accessories simultaneously, while maintaini

14/09/2018 PHABRIX To Deliver ST 2110 Interoperability Demos At IBC
PHABRIX is to deliver a number of ST 2110 interoperability demonstrations with some of the industry's leading vendors at IBC 2018, on booth 10.B12. The company will also demonstrate its latest IP,

14/09/2018 Sony Expands HDC Family With New Live Production System Cameras
Sony has expanded its HDC family with the reveal of four new live production system cameras at IBC. The next generation of system cameras (HDC-P50, HDC-3500) feature the world's first 2/3-inch 4K

13/09/2018 Artel Partners With DirectOut Technologies For IP Interoperability Demo
Artel Video Systems has joined forces with DirectOut Technologies to deliver an IP interoperability demo at IBC 2018, 14-18 September. The companies will demonstrate IP interoperability between Ar

13/09/2018 Cooke Anamorphic/i Lenses Deliver Exciting Visuals For New 'Doctor Who' Series
Cooke Anamorphic/i lenses have delivered an exciting cinematic look to the hotly anticipated new series of 'Doctor Who'. The rebooted series will return to BBC One on 07 October, with Jodie Whitta

13/09/2018 dock10 To Invest £5m In New Technology
UK television facility dock10 is to upgrade The Studios, Post Production, media storage platforms and the network that supports MediaCityUK. The £5 million investment will include new equipment in

13/09/2018 Mark Derks Returns To Axon As New Sales Director Europe
Mark Derks has returned to Axon Digital Design as the company's new Sales Director Europe. With more than 25 years of experience in Technical Management and Sales, Mr Derks is an industry veteran;

13/09/2018 Medialease: Financing The Post-Production And Broadcast Markets
With the huge costs involved in equipping a new business with the latest editing, production and grading equipment, companies often turn to finance solutions to spread the load, rather than compromise

13/09/2018 New Marshall 4K, UHD & High-Speed Mini Cameras
Debuted at IBC 2018, Marshall's all-new CV380-CS, CV420-CS & CV506-H12 mini cameras will be available throughout Europe, distributed by MarCam Europe Ltd. These new models expand on Marshall's exis

13/09/2018 Riedel Networks Expands In South America With New Sao Paolo POP
Riedel Networks has expanded in South America with the opening of its new Sao Paolo point of presence (POP). The POP is found at the new Equinix SP3 data center in Brazil. This relocation allo

12/09/2018 An Interview With Brett Chapman
At this year's IBC, award winning filmmaker Brett Chapman will join Seagate and LaCie at their booth, to discuss all things film. After winning the "Best Documentary" category in this year's PushPlay

12/09/2018 Atomos And Soho Editors To Deliver Demos At ProRes RAW Theatre
Atomos and Soho Editors are to deliver a variety of demonstrations at the ProRes RAW Theatre at IBC 2018. They will showcase how to shoot, edit and grade Apple's new ProRes RAW format with Final C

12/09/2018 Distributed Global Workflows Fuel Flexibility And Efficient Use Of Resources
Media production companies are constantly trying to do more with less resources and time. The latest frontline is distributed workflows. Post and effects companies have been doing this for a long time

12/09/2018 DT-U Series UHD/ 4K Professional Monitors
JVC will demonstrate a number of new UHD/4K studio and production monitors at IBC, to meet the growing demand for affordable 4K monitoring solutions in production and broadcast environments. The

12/09/2018 New 4K Fujinon Lens To Make European Debut At IBC
Fujinon is to present the European debut of its new UA46x9.5BERD, a portable 4K long telephoto zoom lens, at IBC 2018. Pyser will be supporting Fujinon on stand 12B20 at the RAI Amsterdam from 14-1

12/09/2018 Pinewood MBS Lighting Expands Range Of Location Services
Pinewood MBS Lighting has accepted the delivery of a new collection of mobile generator units. The new units expand the company's location services as part of its programme of investment. The s

12/09/2018 Soliton Partners With Studio Hamburg MCI
Soliton has partnered with Studio Hamburg MCI GmbH in Germany, boosting its continuing expansion into Europe. Headquartered in Hamburg, MCI has over 40 years experience in IT and broadcast Systems

11/09/2018 Aurora Lighting Boosts Production On Celebrity Big Brother
Aurora Lighting has helped boost the production of Channel 5's 'Celebrity Big Brother', supporting Lighting Director Gurdip Mahal during the show's live eviction specials. Complementing the install

11/09/2018 Axon To Support Sony's IP Live Production Showcase At IBC
Axon Digital Design is to use its Cerebrum control and monitoring platform to boost Sony's IP Live Production Showcase at IBC 2018. The showcase, delivering both HD and 4K, will see Cerebrum seaml

11/09/2018 G-Technology Gamechangers – Thunderbolt 3 Speed Demons
Shows like IBC and Cinec are ideal for reviewing new solutions to current workflow and location challenges, while future-proofing for emerging standards. Conference topics including "Gamechangers

11/09/2018 Newly-Independent Argosy Drives Infrastructure Innovation At IBC2018
On 26 July 2018, Argosy completed a management buyout from its previous parent company and it is now under the direct control of existing directors, Chris Smeeton and Josh Simons. "We are delighted