PANASONIC SHIPS COMPACT AK-HC1800N 2/3″ 2.2-MEGAPIXEL MULTI-PURPOSE HD CAMERA

Panasonic announced the availability of its premium quality compact AK-HC1800N HD multi-purpose camera. Designed with the latest advancements in advanced image processing technology and control, the HC1800N delivers the highest quality full HD video possible in a versatile convertible camera.

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Utah Scientific Adds Two Powerful Extensions to Master Control Family

Utah Scientific today introduced two new additions to its master control switcher product family. The MC-4000 delivers two complete signal processing channels in a 3-RU package, offering larger broadcasters a fully integrated system for the most demanding on-air operations. For smaller applications, the MC-40 provides a standalone package that integrates the company’s widely successful MC-400 channel branding board along with an 8-input board that allows the MC-40 to be used separately from the UTAH-400 routing switcher.

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Calrec Audio and Ross Video Collaboration Offers Broadcasters More Production Flexibility

Calrec Audio and Ross Video Ltd. have announced that they have developed a software interface that enables
Calrec audio consoles to be controlled remotely by the Ross OverDrive™ Automated Production Control (APC) system. For broadcasters, this tight integration can mean significantly reduced production costs and more flexibility, in that a single operator can run both video and audio in
situations where a full crew is not available or not required, such as for late-night breaking news cut-ins.

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Fast Forward Video Introduces eClips, an Easy-to-Use DVR for Live Productions and Record-to-Edit Applications

At the 2008 NAB Show in Las Vegas this month, Fast Forward Video (FFV) will introduce eClips, a cost-effective and easy-to-use digital video recorder (DVR) for live broadcast production. In a single compact package, eClips gives broadcasters and cable providers instant, on-the-fly access to video still/clip stores, animated graphics, and audio clips for enhancing live news, sports, and educational programs.

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FUJINON TO INTRODUCE NEW PREMIER SERIES HD LENS AT NAB 2008

Fujinon’s new HA23×7.6BE HDTV lens, a Premier Series lens offering advanced optical technology, is being introduced at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2008 convention in Las Vegas, from April 14-17. Fujinon will be located in booth #C4210 at the NAB convention.

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Silicon Imaging Announces Integrated 3D Technology Preview and Suite of New Features and Accessories for the SI-2K Digital Cinema Platform at NAB 2008

Silicon Imaging, together with it’s partners P+S Technik, CineForm, and IRIDAS, announce a host of platform enhancements to the SI-2K, improving the user experience behind the camera, and enabling a more streamlined post workflow that blurs the line between pre-production, on-set and post-production, creating a powerful non-linear workflow solution that covers the gamut from the initial concept to final delivery.

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MIRANDA AND NVISION COLLABORATE TO OFFER THE LARGEST-EVER MULTI-IMAGE/ROUTING SYSTEM

Miranda Technologies and NVISION today announced the launch of the largest ever, high-quality multi-image/routing system, which results from a tight integration between Miranda’s Kaleido-X multi-viewer and NVISION’s new NV8576 Large-Matrix Digital Multi-Format Router and router product line with native 3Gig capability. The system can be expanded to provide up to 1152 HD/SD video inputs and 128 multi-image display outputs.

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RTW Introduces the “Loudness Family” at 2008 NAB, Booth # N3223

RTW today announced that its SurroundControl, SurroundMonitor, and DigitalMonitor now include an integrated loudness display conforming to the ITU BS.1771 guideline as a standard feature.

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NVISION Supplies Router Systems for Sweetwater’s New 53-Foot HD Video Production Truck

When designing its newest 53-foot double-expando HD video production truck – Cobalt - Sweetwater Digital Productions chose NVISION’s NV8288 Digital Video Router, NV9000 Router Control and Panels, and Synapse signal processing equipment. Sweetwater, located in Van Nuys, California is a leading provider of mobile production services for the entertainment industry. Sweetwater’s Cobalt production truck recently had its debut at the “Independent Spirit Awards” broadcast live in March from Santa Monica, CA. Cobalt will also be used for “Last Comic Standing” and the upcoming live “43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards,” both in Las Vegas.

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Snell & Wilcox Launches New Company - AmberFin to Maximize the Value of Video Content

AmberFin Enriches Entire Lifecycle of Digital Media — From Content Capture to Distribution

Today sees the launch of AmberFin, a new company created as part of the Snell & Wilcox Group that is a dedicated home for its award-winning iCR software. Building upon 30 years of Snell & Wilcox experience, AmberFin will enable the digital media industries to optimize the quality of video content while addressing incompatibility barriers throughout the value chain.

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