Telairity’s H.264 BE8100 HD Encoder Selected for UEFA Euro2008

Telairity today announced that its BE8100 H.264 HD encoder has been selected by John Lay Solutions AG of Switzerland for use at the UEFA Euro2008.

http://www.broadcastequipmentguide.com/telairity_06_26_08.php

PTEK APPOINTS ERNIE BELANGER AS VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

PTEK announced that Ernie Belanger has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Sales and will open a New York office.

http://www.broadcastequipmentguide.com/PTEK_06_25_08.php

 

 

Kent State Student Broadcasts Look Polished and Professional Thanks to Orad SmartSet

Orad Hi-Tec Systems Limited (Symbol: OHT), a leading provider of virtual sets, on-air graphics systems, and sports production and enhancement solutions for the global broadcast market, today announced that Kent State University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication and Office of Student Media have implemented the company’s SmartSet 3-D virtual set system as a key component of a new HD facility for TV2, its student-operated broadcaster.

http://www.broadcastequipmentguide.com/orad_06_25_08.php

OMT, YANGAROO INTEGRATE IMEDIA TOUCH AND DIGITAL MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

OMT Technologies, developers of leading radio automation & logging software, has integrated its iMediaTouch Radio Automation Software with the YANGAROO Inc. (TSX-V: YOO, OTCBB: YOOIF) Digital Media Distribution System (DMDS), the industry’s leading secure digital media distribution system.

http://www.broadcastequipmentguide.com/OMT-technologies_06_25_08.php

Southeastern Louisiana University Transitions to File-Based Workflow with Video Technics’ Apella Servers

Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana transitioned its Emmy-winning cable television channel to a file-based workflow on-air this week

http://www.broadcastequipmentguide.com/videotechnics_06_26_08.php

RENTAL EXPRESS VIDEO Selects FOR-A HVS-3800HS HANABI for Bay Area’s First HD Flypack

Rental Express Video, the largest video production rental house in San Francisco, recently purchased FOR-A’s HVS-3800HS HANABI switcher to build the city’s first HD flypack as part of the company’s expansion to HD production. Rental Express’ system is the only turnkey 2 M/E HD multi-cam system based in Northern California and one of just a handful nationwide.

http://www.broadcastequipmentguide.com/for-a_06_26_08.php

 

New SuperBox Module for Echolab OvertureTM Production Switcher Enables Simultaneous Display of Six Video Boxes

Echolab Corporation, a leading provider of professional video production switchers and broadcast tools, today announced the release of the SuperBox module, which enables users of the company’s advanced OvertureTM series production switchers to put as many as six windows –onscreen at once. This plug-and-play solution simplifies news and sports production, allowing for simultaneous display of commentators, reporters, or program guests from different locations — all within one picture.

http://www.broadcastequipmentguide.com/echolab_06_26_08.php

Sony introduces its flagship 35mm-based CineAlta camera to enhance film-style operation

Sony is debuting in Asia its revolutionary new F35 digital cinematography camera system, which offers cinematographers a rich array of functionality, including a 35mm CCD image sensor, 10-bit full band-width RGB 4:4:4 recording and a PL mount. This sophisticated new camera joins the F23 model as part of Sony’s high-end CineAlta™ line of products for motion picture content creation and high-end Digital Cinematography.

http://www.digitalcinemainfo.com/sonyprofessional_06_22_08.php

Harris Corporation Awarded Contract by Gearhouse Broadcast to Provide HD Core Processing Equipment for Live Event Production

Harris Corporation has been awarded a contract to supply Gearhouse Broadcast, a leading international broadcast services company, with a substantial amount of high-definition core processing equipment for use in the production of live events such as the Euro 2008 football championships and the 2008 Beijing Summer Games.

http://www.broadcastequipmentguide.com/harrisbroadcast_06_24_08.php

Ascent Media Expands Colossus Playout Facility for Multi-Lingual European Coverage

OmniBus Systems announced that Ascent Media has expanded the Colossus playout capability at its Chiswick Park, London, facility.

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