| 10/31/2024 |
Axle AI |
Axle AI announced three new bundles with Apple’s M4 Mac Mini allowing a fully unattended media asset management system running on premise, in the same network as editing workstations and NAS storage. Axle AI MAM software supports integrations with Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, and, via an optional module, Avid Media Composer. |
| 10/31/2024 |
OWC |
OWC announced the full compatibility of its OWC Thunderbolt 5 innovations – including its OWC Envoy Ultra SSD and OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cables – with the latest Mac mini powered by the new M4 Pro chip and MacBook Pro powered by the M4 Pro and M4 Max family of chips. |
| 10/31/2024 |
EditShare |
EditShare updates EditShare One for Flow. Find assets in seconds with enhanced search and dynamic tree navigation. Preview media with improved playback controls and add detailed logging data, including insights from AI-powered video analysis and audio transcripts. |
| 10/31/2024 |
BorisFX |
BorisFX announces Continuum 2025 with new AI-supported motion blur, license plate blurring, transitions and updated effects. Plus improvements to Particle Illusion. |
| 10/31/2024 |
Chaos |
Chaos releases V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max, bringing Gaussian Splat support, new ways to create interactive virtual tours and more to the most complete rendering solution in the world. |
| 10/30/2024 |
Sennheiser |
Sennheiser introduces Profile Wireless, a two-channel, 2.4 GHz wireless microphone system that connects to mobile phones, cameras or computers, and can be used as a clip-on mic, handheld mic or table-top microphone – whatever the situation demands. |
| 10/30/2024 |
B&H |
Canon unveiled three new hybrid RF lenses, two full-frame f/1.4 primes (24mm & 50mm) and one with an internal zoom from 70 - 200mm. |
| 10/30/2024 |
B&H |
Canon released a new RF-S f/4 STM Dual lens to capture 3D content for spatial, 3D 180° and 3D theater formats. |
| 10/29/2024 |
LiveU |
LiveU posted a recording of all their new IP-video contribution, production and distribution products revealed at IBC 2024. |
| 10/29/2024 |
Telos Alliance |
Telos Alliance unveils Telos Alliance xNode2, the ultimate “universal translator” between external analog, microphone, and AES/EBU devices and Livewire+ AES67 AoIP networks. |
| 10/28/2024 |
TV Tech |
TV Tech just released a free “Guide to Intercoms.” A reliable intercom system is the glue that holds live production together. |
| 10/28/2024 |
TV Tech |
TV Tech reports that California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a more than doubling of the state’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program. |
| 10/28/2024 |
Bright Tangerine |
Bright Tangerine launches a new range of accessories for the Canon C400 including top plate and filler piece; and the new universally-compatible Create series. |
| 10/28/2024 |
Telestream |
Telestream announced Live Capture 3.6.3, supporting new live production capabilities, including fully sync’d recordings for multicam setups. |
| 10/22/2024 |
Shure |
Location Sound reports that Shure released the latest addition to the Axient Digital family: the Axient Digital PSM — Advanced Digital In-Ear Monitoring System. |
| 10/15/2024 |
OWC |
OWC releases SoftRAID 8.3. The update adds new features, several key fixes, and maximizes your system’s performance and reliability, even on older macOS versions. |
| 10/15/2024 |
FxFactory |
FxFactory releases Transcriber 1.2. Create titles, keywords, and summaries directly from your transcriptions through powerful integration with ChatGPT. Supports FCP, Premiere & After Effects. |
| 10/15/2024 |
Hedge |
Hedge updates OffShoot to version 24.4, providing improved file handling, search filtering, improved transfers and direct access to cloud providers. |
| 10/15/2024 |
Vizrt |
Vizrt introduces two new TriCasters: Trickster Vizion and TriCaster Mini S. The Vizion is designed for designed for broadcasters and live event producers with 44 live inputs, powerful switching, and IP connectivity. The Mini S is their first first software-only video production solution. |
| 10/15/2024 |
FxFactory |
FxFactory releases Surreal Mographs for Final Cut Pro. These provide Mesmerizing motion graphics and backdrops. |
| 10/15/2024 |
Brainstorm |
Brainstorm releases InfinitySet Lite, a streamlined tool for virtual production. Optimized for PTZ cameras, the new product provides additional flexibility and simplicity for virtual production and AR content creation, at a lower price point. |
| 10/13/2024 |
Larry Jordan |
Here’s an index to all Larry Jordan’s NAB Show New York interviews covering new products, new ideas and industry analysis. |
| 10/7/2024 |
Fx Factory |
FxFactory released 3D Camera for Final Cut Pro. This provides 30 templates to create smooth pans, tilts and dramatic zooms. |
| 10/4/2024 |
TVtech |
TVTech provides a fascinating report on the latest AI impact on media from various companies at IBC 2024. |
| 10/4/2024 |
TVtech |
TVTech has an in-depth article comparing fresnel lighting with incandescent vs. LED bulbs; and how the shadows are different. Very interesting! |
| 10/4/2024 |
Facilis Technology |
Facilis will showcase new remote workflows, MAM features and HUB enhancements at NAB Show New York 2024, including Facilis' Shared File System HUB software, hardware, and FastTracker Asset Management solutions. |
| 10/4/2024 |
evrApps |
evrAPPs releases evrExpanse 5, the latest version of our powerful transcoding and media management tool with major enhancements to Final Cut Pro integration and advanced 3D LUT application features |
| 10/2/2024 |
O’Reilly |
O’Reilly launches the O’Reilly AI Academy, online training on how to prompt GenAI, use it to enhance critical thinking, improve communication skills, and more. |
| 10/1/2024 |
Krotos Studio |
Krotos Studio announces the AI Ambience Generator. Generate custom soundscapes with AI using simple text descriptions, with fully customizable presets. |
| 10/1/2024 |
Larry Jordan |
When you hear “NAB Show” the first thought that comes to mind is: “What’s New?” Here’s what Larry Jordan considers the highlights of upcoming new product announcements at NAB – New York 2024. |
| 10/1/2024 |
Leitz |
Cine lens manufacturer Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH has changed its name to Leitz Cine GmbH. The name change aligns more with the company’s lens brand name “Leitz,” which has become an industry standard over the past 15 years. |
| 9/30/2024 |
Audeze |
Audeze announces the release of CRBN2, their latest and most advanced electrostatic headphone. CRBN2 introduces Audeze’s patent pending Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator (SLAM) technology for an unprecedented level of transparency and bass response. |
| 9/27/2024 |
TV Technology |
TV Tech publishes a free ebook guide to remote production. This offers insight and case studies on the trends and management techniques that are making remote media production a reality today. |
| 9/27/2024 |
SmallHD |
SmallHD releases the Quantum 32. A true reference quantum-dot 31.5” OLED HDR monitor featuring uniform luminance up to 1000nits, and extending color gamut coverage to 99% of DCI-P3. |
| 9/25/2024 |
Ford Motor Company |
At the recent SID Vehicle Display and Interface Conference, Ford Motor Company gave a presentation that described how they are testing a holographic film laminated into a windshield for use as a Head-up Display (HUD) |
| 9/25/2024 |
Marshall Electronics |
At NAB-NY, Marshall Electronics will highlight three new PTZs, Point-Tilt-Zoom, cameras: the CV612, CV620, and CV625. Key features include auto-tracking and deeper zooms. |
| 9/24/2024 |
Pliant Technologies |
At NAB-NY, Pliant Technologies will feature a range of its latest innovations, including the CRP-C12 Compact Radio Pack, an award-winning addition designed for seamless integration with CrewCom and CrewCom CB2 systems. |
| 9/24/2024 |
Catania Studios |
Catania Studios and HSMC announced their filmmaking conference - “Make Magic with Media - for High Schoolers, Teachers, and Parents at Zeitgeist in Duluth on October 26th. |
| 9/20/2024 |
Shotoku Broadcast Systems |
Shotoku won a Best of IBC Award for SoftRail, a robotic camera system merging the path-following capabilities of a physical rail system with the total freedom of a free-roaming studio pedestal. |
| 9/17/2024 |
Cinegear |
Cinegear - Atlanta registration opens. (Free until Sept. 28). |
| 9/17/2024 |
ColorFront |
At IBC, Colorfront showcases cloud-based color processing delivers over low-bandwidth Internet, along with new HDR, audio tools and workflow tools. |
| 9/17/2024 |
FxFactory |
FxFactory releases "Colorful Text Boxes" for Final Cut Pro. Animated title overlays to add calls to action to your videos. |
| 9/17/2024 |
Atomos |
At IBC, Atomos made five big announcements: Frame.io support, DropBox collaboration, Ninja Phone released, Shinobi II announced and released, and Ninja Shogun updated. |
| 9/17/2024 |
MRMC |
At IBC, Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC) showcased a range of motion control systems for broadcast (Studiobot LT) and cinema (Cinebot). They also demoed seamless workflows between MRMC, Nikon and Red. |
| 9/17/2024 |
Ross Video |
At IBC, Ross Video launched Carbonite Ultra Solo, a compact, cost-effective UHD production switcher. |
| 9/17/2024 |
V-Nova |
At IBC, V-Nova unveils its Lumiere award-winning V-Nova PresenZ format which leverages traditional CG with cinematic-grade, motion-sickness-free, 6-degrees of freedom XR experiences. |
| 9/16/2024 |
TV Technology |
TV Technology announces Best of Show winners at IBC 2024. |
| 9/13/2024 |
Sennheiser |
Sennheiser releases the EW-DX EM 4 Dante receiver, a network-ready, 4-channel receiver (19”, 1U) optimized for large multichannel systems in live audio, touring, broadcasting, theatre, and system integration applications. |
| 9/13/2024 |
Skyfire |
Skyfire merges with EchelonAI. Rebrands as Skyfire AI, providing basic-though-advanced training and FAA consulting, drone program implementation, piloting services, program development and the guidance. |
| 9/13/2024 |
DPA Microphones |
At IBC, DPA Microphones released its new 2061 Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone, the 2061 lavaliere is a high-quality, easy-to-use solution that is great for any live or recording application. |
| 9/13/2024 |
AJA Video Systems |
At IBC, AJA introduced new solutions for IP, color and cloud workflows including Kona IP25, OG-Colorbox, ColorBox v3.0, and more. |
| 9/13/2024 |
Wisycom |
At IBC, Wisycom released its new MTH610 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter, the latest addition to the brand’s Symphony line of products. Designed for professional wireless microphone applications, the new handheld features dual-band capability in the 470 to 1260 MHz range. |
| 9/13/2024 |
IntoPIX |
At iBC, IntoPIX announced that its pre-release of the latest version of its JPEG XS IP cores and SDK, now supporting Master and Proxy encoding/decoding. |
| 9/13/2024 |
Waves |
Waves updates Cloud MX, its audio mixer, designed for modern broadcast environments, delivering pristine audio, high-precision mix control, and creative processing capabilities, with full integration of Waves’ massive catalog of audio plugins – all in a scalable, remotely operated, broadcast-ready cloud workflow. |
| 9/13/2024 |
Teradek |
At IBC, Teradek released CTRL.5, an integrated 5-inch touchscreen providing remote-control lens focus pulling, including unlimited digital marks, view focus and iris scales, rangefinder information, depth of
field, and more. | "
| 9/12/2024 |
Larry Jordan |
In an interview with Larry O’Connor, CEO of OWC, here’s an explanation of what Thunderbolt 5 means to media creators. |
| 9/12/2024 |
Topaz Labs |
Releases new version of GigaPixel, double the detail and resolution in recovering faces, while preserving original facial features and form. |
| 9/12/2024 |
Small HD |
SmallHD introduces the Ultra 10, a weather-resistant, ultra-bright 10" video monitor with innovative PageOS navigation tools, 6G-SDI architecture, and unprecedented ingress protection. |
| 9/12/2024 |
Blackmagic Design |
Blackmagic Design announced PYXIS 5” monitor, updates for ATEM switchers, and pricing for URSA 17K digital film camera. |
| 9/12/2024 |
OWC |
OWC today announced the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD. First Thunderbolt 5 storage device with double the speed of Thunderbolt 3/4. |
| 9/12/2024 |
LucidLink |
AT IBC, LucidLink is showcasing their latest integrations with Adobe, featuring the LucidLink Panel for Adobe After Effects. |
| 9/12/2024 |
Brainstorm |
At IBC, Brainstorm showcases a virtual production demonstration, powered by its flagship solution InfinitySet in combination with XD Motion’s state-of-the-art systems: ARCAM 10 and ARCAM 20, advanced robotic systems designed for intricate, dynamic shots in virtual production. |
| 9/12/2024 |
Dalet |
Dalet named “IDC Innovator” for its collaborative, AI-enabled workflows leveraging a cloud-native technology stack for production, distribution, archive, and monetization across various channels. |
| 9/12/2024 |
Tinkerlist.tv |
A consortium of broadcast and universities creates anew control room workflow using voice, XR and AI. This describes their “Proof of Concept”. |
| 9/11/2024 |
Hedge |
Hedge updates their website, OffShoot, PostLab 2.0, Canister, Mimic and EditReady. |
| 9/11/2024 |
Krotos |
Krotos showcases Krotos Studio Pro, enabling users to import up to 4,000 sound effects per preset, providing endless creative possibilities, and fully integrated with any DAW or available as a standalone application. |
| 9/10/2024 |
Maxon |
Maxon announced ZBrish for iPad. This brings the core features of the desktop version, boasting over 200 exclusive digital sculpting brushes and advanced tools like ZRemesher, Sculptris Pro, and DynaMesh. |
| 9/10/2024 |
Maxon |
Maxon announced ZBrish for iPad. This brings the core features of the desktop version, boasting over 200 exclusive digital sculpting brushes and advanced tools like ZRemesher, Sculptris Pro, and DynaMesh. |
| 9/10/2024 |
Iris & Marshall Electronics |
Iris and Marshall Electronics are collaborating to bring Iris’ embedded software integration to Marshall cameras, allowing users to control their devices via the cloud directly in the Iris cloud control technology platform. |
| 9/10/2024 |
iodyne |
iodyne announced Pro Mini, portable storage device offers unprecedented smart features for on-set, edit, VFX, virtual production, broadcast and live event workflows. |
| 9/10/2024 |
Sony |
Sony Electronics announces the latest version of Virtual Production Tool Set, available winter 2024. This is a pair of software applications, the Camera and Display Plugin and the Color Calibrator, that improve the virtual production workflow for broadcast and cinema. |
| 9/10/2024 |
Pixotope |
At IBC, Pixotope will showcase Pixotope Reveal, an AI-powered background segmentation to isolate talent from any background, allowing the effortless placement of graphics behind the subject without needing a complicated green screen setup. |
| 9/10/2024 |
DPP |
In a recent study, DPP discovered a “striking divide in how media companies and their technology partners approach cyber security.” Technology vendors tend to be naively optimistic about their security. |
| 9/9/2024 |
Aputure |
Aputure announces STORM 1200X. Chief feature is the new BLAIR light engine (Blue/Lime/Amber/Indigo/Red), which produces outstanding full white spectrum light, with all emitters contributing across a wide CCT range (2500-10,000), and great fine-tune adjustability of green and other colors. |
| 9/9/2024 |
Axle AI |
Axle AI announces Searchr – video search software, NVMe RAID storage and fast networking for editors that fits in a backpack! |
9/9/2024 |
Canon |
Canon announces the EOS C80 Cinema Camera. Features include 6K full-frame, back-Illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, Cinema RAW Light and 4K/120p internal recording, Canon’s next-generation Dual Pixel CMOS AF II and a 12G-SDI interface. |
9/9/2024 |
NUGEN Audio |
At IBC, NUGEN Audio showcases its new NUtility Toolkit. The bundle includes the brand’s SigMod, AB Assist 2, Jotter and Aligner plug-ins. |
| 9/6/2024 |
evrExpanse |
evrExpanse releases evrExpanse 4.6.0 with significant improvements to the interface. |
9/5/2024 |
ioMoVo |
At IBC, ioMoVo will launch ioPilot, an AI-driven digital asset manager that integrates seamlessly across Adobe Creative Suite, AVID Media Composer, Microsoft 365, and mobile devices. |
| 9/5/2024 |
Fx Factory |
Fx Factory launched Scrapbook Collection for Final Cut Pro, providing graphics and animations to recreate the look and feel of a real scrapbook. |
| 9/5/2024 |
Cobalt Digital |
At IBC, Cobalt Digital will show the COBALT UltraBlue IP-MV multiviewer, an IP-based scalable software-based ST 2110 multiviewer. |
| 9/5/2024 |
Leitz |
Leitz Cine announces three new lenses in the Leitz HUGO series: 66 mm T2.1, 75 mm T2.1, and 90 mm T2.1. |
| 9/5/2024 |
LiveU |
LiveU today launched its Lightweight Sports Production solution making fully featured, professional live sports production accessible and affordable for every event size. |
| 9/4/2024 |
Imaginario AI |
Imaginario A has announced a significant update to its multimodal AI curation and video indexing platform which improves content indexing, search and curation without the need for metadata or multiple AI models. |
| 9/4/2024 |
Brainstorm |
Brainstorm will showcase Suite 6.1, the latest version of its flagship products: eStudio, InfinitySet, and Aston for transforming broadcast workflows, virtual production, and XR/AR. |
| 9/4/2024 |
InSync Technology |
InSync Technology today announced it has integrated its FrameFormer product into the Matrox ORIGIN software framework combining FrameFormer’s format and standards conversion technology with ORIGIN’s low-latency cloud-native software. |
| 9/4/2024 |
Cinedeck |
Cinedeck has integrated its Cinedeck ingest servers, CD2 Software and Capture2Cloud solutions with Avid MediaCentral, providing multi-cam ingest options into Avid broadcast news and sports environments. |
| 9/3/2024 |
Blackmagic Design |
Blackmagic Design is now shipping the URSA Cine 12K camera, along with a Blackmagic Camera 9.0 Update. |
| 9/3/2024 |
LiveU |
LiveU is introducing the next-generation of LiveU Studio. Leveraging cloud workflows, the new LiveU Studio enables a single operator to switch between fully synced feeds from multiple sources, HTML-based graphics, and instant multi-angle replay. |
| 9/3/2024 |
Projective |
At IBC, Projective will unveil its latest innovations including its cloud-first creative project framework Strawberry Skies, its new MultiSite capability and Cloud Archival workflow. |
| 9/3/2024 |
MainConcept |
MainConcept has released its first officially authorized Dolby Digital Plus® Pro Plugins for FFmpeg to deliver high quality digital audio using AC-3 and E-AC-3 surround technology. |
| 9/2/2024 |
Proton Camera Innovations |
Proton Camera Innovations introduces Proton Flex and Proton Rain, miniaturized cameras optimized for small spaces or outdoor shooting. |
| 8/30/2024 |
Telos Alliance |
Telos is featuring a variety of new products at IBC: audio mixing consoles, phone systems, commentator panels, audio processing gear and more. |
| 8/29/2024 |
Studio Technologies |
At IBC, Studio Technologies will highlight its upgraded Model 207A sports console. This maintains the look, feel and functionality as the original Model 207 but with new features specifically for gaming and eSports. |
| 8/29/2024 |
Bitmovin |
Bitmovin is partnering with NAGRA to offer enhanced video streaming capabilities to its media, entertainment, and sports customer base through a fully customizable white-label video player solution. |
| 8/29/2024 |
Fx Factory |
Fx Factory releases Food Show for Final Cut Pro. Templates for restaurants, fast food joints and similar venues. |
| 8/29/2024 |
Accedo |
At IBC, Accedo is partnering with Humans Not Robots to co-lead the ECOFLOW (Energy-Conserving Optimization for Future-ready, Low-impact Online Workflows) project to measure, assess and educate on the environmental impact of streaming.
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| 8/29/2024 |
Xytech Systems |
Xytech merges with Fabric, creating a broad-based solution for resource and data management in the media and broadcast industry. |
| 8/28/2024 |
Topaz Labs |
Topaz Labs updates Video AI and Photo AI with interface improvements that make it easier to select AI models, as well as improved AI technology. |
| 8/28/2024 |
QuickLink |
At IBC, QuickLink launches QuickLink StudioEdge where production teams can seamlessly introduce remote guests from every major video conferencing platform, including Microsoft Teams, Skype, and Zoom into productions. |
| 8/27/2024 |
Marshall Electronics |
AT IBC, Marshall Electronics is previewing its latest camera model, the CV625 PTZ Camera. The CV625 features a 25x zoom that is ideal for large venue auto-tracking, broadcast events, show stages, educational lecture halls and large format houses of worship. |
| 8/27/2024 |
Dalet |
AT IBC, Dalet will showcase highly flexible, AI-enabled workflows using a single, cloud-native technology to facilitate media production, distribution, archiving and monetization for news, sports, and entertainment. |
| 8/27/2024 |
Fx Factory |
Fx Factory introduces PopUps for Final Cut Pro. Cool pop-up windows and animations to highlight key information, people and places. |
| 8/27/2024 |
Zero Density |
At IBC, Zero Density will unveil its expanded graphics ecosystem including the newly introduced Lino platform and the enhanced capabilities of Reality, which deliver an Unreal Engine-based workflow. |
| 8/26/2024 |
Teradek |
Teradek releases RT MOTR.S Max, a focus-pulling motor for heavy-duty lenses. |
| 8/26/2024 |
Cine Gear |
Cine Gear - Atlanta opens free registration for their Oct. 4-5, 2024, event held at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, Georgia. |
| 8/24/2024 |
Adobe Systems |
This morning, Adobe updated Premiere Pro (v24.6), Audition, Media Encoder, Bridge and Camera Raw |
| 8/24/2024 |
Hestia |
Hesita releases Hestia, the world’s first smartphone telescope. Compatible with Apple and Android devices. |
| 8/23/2024 |
EVRapp.cloud |
EVRapp announced evrExpanse 4.5.0. New features include: faster export and transcode processing, improved offloading and lots of bug fixes. |
| 8/22/2024 |
Boris FX |
Boris FX published a video providing top 3D auto-tracking tips, featuring Mocha Pro and it’s 3D solver. |
| 8/22/2024 |
Blackmagic Design |
Blackmagic Design announced that the final releases of DaVinci Resolve 19 (free), DaVinci Resolve Studio 19 ($295) and Fusion Studio 19 ($295) are now available. This is a major upgrade with over 100 features. |
| 8/22/2024 |
Digiday |
Digiday+ research indicates that this year, TikTok has overtaken YouTube in video marketing usage among brands and retailers, with 67% posting on TikTok versus 60% posting on YouTube. Snapchat was the third most-popular channel with 13% of survey respondents posting there. (Paywall) |
| 8/22/2024 |
Fx Factory |
Fx Factory releases Easy Titles for Final Cut Pro. These are a a quick and easy way to add animated titles to your project without bogging you down with too many controls or too many extra animations. |
| 8/22/2024 |
Blackbird |
At IBC, Blackbird will showcase its cloud-native video editing and publishing platform integrated with the Zixi Enabled Network. |
| 8/21/2024 |
Cobalt Digital |
Cobalt Digital is expanding its hardware support for ST 2110 media transport for encoders, decoders, and converters used for live video production and master control. They are a founding partner in the openGear initiative. |
| 8/21/2024 |
Maxon |
Maxon releases its lineup of European artists for their IBC booth (Sept. 13-16, Amsterdam) who will share their workflow tips and tricks, |
| 8/21/2024 |
EditStock |
EditStock announced free upgrades to several of their most popular stock film dailies projects to high-bandwidth 4K, MP4 for compatibility, and matching source timecode. |
| 8/21/2024 |
Verance |
Verance, a global watermarking company, today announced the availability of technology to combat deep fakes and AI-generated disinformation using open watermarking standards. |
| 8/20/2024 |
MRMC |
Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC), a Nikon company, will showcase the new Studiobot LT for broadcast workflows, as well as the Cinebot range for cinematography for the first time at iBC. |
| 8/20/2024 |
MRMC |
MRMC Unveils the Super Milo, providing repeatable camera movements for improved motion control during production. |
| 8/20/2024 |
Sony Electronics |
Sony Electronics adds two 4K handheld professional camcorders with AI-based subject recognition autofocus, tracking, and auto-framing: HXR-NX800 and PXW-Z200 XDCAM |
| 8/20/2024 |
VITAC |
VITAC announces it will be showing the latest AI technologies and solutions in live captioning and subtitling, live multi-language translation, and dubbing and localization at IBC - Amsterdam. |
| 8/20/2024 |
LiveU |
LiveU reports the most successful deployment in its history at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris: Over 1,000 LiveU portable units in action, serving broadcasters from 62 countries, and delivering more than 70,000 hours of live broadcasts. |
| 8/20/2024 |
Vizrt |
Vizrt publishes a free, comprehensive ebook on creating cloud-native, live, HTML5 graphics. |
| 8/20/2024 |
Fx Factory |
Fx Factory introduces “Smart Blur” for FCP, Premiere Pro & After Effects. Action Blur, Motion Blur, Object Focus & Depth of Field |
| 8/19/2024 |
Avid Technology |
Avid announces free virtual Tech Preview of their IBC announcements: Media Composer, Avid Huddle, Pro Tools, Avid Ada, Media Central and more. |
| 8/16/2024 |
Cinedeck |
Cinedeck announces two new products: CloudFlow Hub and ConnecX Hub. CloudFlow provides cloud-based production and ConnecX Hub supports collaboration. |
| 8/16/2024 |
Bright Tangerine |
Bright Tangerine introduces a new viewfinder to replace the Sony version for the BURANO camera, based on user feedback. |
| 8/15/2024 |
QuickLink |
At IBC, QuickLink will feature its StudioPro 4K video production platform, with only a one-frame delay, StudioPro ensures flawless synchronization between stage speakers and large projected screens or video walls for live presentations. |
8/15/2024 |
Pliant Technologies |
At IBC, Pliant will highlight its new compact Radio Pack: the CRP-C12 ― one of the smallest, fully featured, wireless professional intercom belt packs, weighing just under 9 oz./255 g. |
8/15/2024 |
DPA Microphones |
At IBC, DPA will showcase its new AIR1 Universal Miniature Fur Windscreen. This groundbreaking, patent-pending design of the AIR1 guarantees highly efficient and consistent wind protection. |
8/15/2024 |
Ikan |
Ikan introduces new 19” high-bright teleprompters. PT4900-V2 teleprompter series is designed for a quick and easy setup to work efficiently in studio or broadcast applications. |
8/15/2024 |
US News & World Report |
US News & World Report: SAG/AFTRA strikes deal for advertisers to replicate actors’ voices using AI with the actor’s permission. |
| 8/15/2024 |
Marshall Electronics |
Marshall will introduce its newest auto-tracking camera, the CV612-TBI/TWI PTZ camera, at IBC 2024. Features include automatically tracking, following and framing presenters using AI facial learning. |
| 8/14/2024 |
Avid Technology |
Avid releases blog covering new features in Media Composer. |
| 8/13/2024 |
Apple Inc. |
Apple updates Final Cut Pro to version 10.8.1. New version provides bug fixes, no new features. |
| 8/13/2024 |
Vizrt |
Vizrt offers a webinar on “Enhancing Creativity and Flexibility in Live Streaming Production.” |
| 8/13/2024 |
LA Times |
LA Times reports power-hungry AI data centers are raising electric bills and blackout risk. A ChatGPT search requires 10X more power. (Paywall) |
| 8/12/2024 |
LA Times |
LA Times reports Broadcasting + Cable and Multichannel News magazines are closing. (Paywall) |
| 8/12/2024 |
Aputure |
Aputure announced the Sidus Four, a no-compromise wireless networking node for the most demanding CRMX/DMX lighting control productions. |
| 8/12/2024 |
Time in Pixels |
New Omniscope update adds vectorscope alerts, improved targets, frame rotation, zebra pattern overlays and full Wacom support on macOS. |
| 8/10/2024 |
LumeCube |
LumeCube introduces the 3-point lighting kit. A portable, 3-panel LED lighting kit, including barn doors, stands and travel bag. |
| 8/9/2024 |
BBC |
TV channels are using AI-generated presenters to read the news. The question is, will we trust them? |
| 8/8/2024 |
The Hollywood Reporter |
Lawsuit says millions of YouTube videos were used without permission by ChatGPT to train AI. Also names YouTube as complicit. |
| 8/8/2024 |
TV Technology |
TV Tech reports media industry is having a hard time finding ways to minimize the harm of AI. |
| 8/8/2024 |
Fx Factory |
Fx Factory releases “8bit Collection” - pixelated templates that simulate the classic era of 8-bit graphics. For Final Cut Pro. |
| 8/7/2024 |
MacRumors |
Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.6.1. Free download provides security updates and bug fixes. |
| 8/7/2024 |
Blackmagic Design |
Version 2.0 of the Blackmagic Camera app adds support for controlling multiple iPhones remotely, along with iPad support. |
| 8/7/2024 |
Ateliere Creative Technologies |
Ateliere Creative Technologies announced Ateliere Live at IBC 2024. This cloud native live production and editing platform integrates editing, mixing, graphics, and effects for 50-70% lower costs. |
| 8/7/2024 |
Apple Inc. |
Apple releases macOS 14.6.1. No new features, just bug fixes. |
| 8/6/2024 |
Ars Technica |
Ars Technica has a nice article explaining color gamuts and color spaces for computer monitors and TVs. |
| 8/6/2024 |
TV Technology |
TV Technology released its August issue. |
| 8/5/2024 |
NAB |
NAB opens registration to NAB - New York. Oct. 8-10, 2024. |
| 8/5/2024 |
Avid Technology |
Avid announced that Harbor Picture Company is the first facility in the UK to install Avid NEXIS | F2 SSD storage engines for audio production. |
| 8/5/2024 |
Filmworkz |
Filmworkz releases 9 new DVO plugins for Premiere Pro: manage grain, tackle extreme noise or fix compression problems |
| 8/2/2024 |
Rethink Research |
Dolby acquires Theo, days numbered for HESP Alliance |
| 8/1/2024 |
EditShare |
EditShare Explains 5 Fundamental Editing Techniques |
| 8/1/2024 |
Sony Electronics |
Sony Electronics Releases M2L-X Software-based live production switcher designed for on-premises and cloud production over a network |
| 8/1/2024 |
Zaxcom |
Zaxcom showcases almost two dozen interviews on how production sound mixers captured the moment in a variety of feature films. |
| 8/1/2024 |
Atomos |
Atomos updated its on-camera monitors with the new Shinobi II 5.2” HDMI HDR Monitor, featuring more hardware functionality, camera control, and a sleeker, more versatile design. |
| 7/31/2024 |
Micromat |
Micromat releases Techtool Pro 20 with powerful new features and enhancements to many of our existing features. |
| 7/31/2024 |
Stocklytics |
YouTube's Market Share more than Doubled Year-over-Year to 9.5%, the Biggest Increase Among the Social Media Giants |
| 7/31/2024 |
B&H Photo |
Tamron announces a new all-in-one zoom lens with the 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD for Sony E-Mount full-frame cameras. This lens ranges from macro to telephoto and is also video capable. |
| 7/31/2024 |
Fx Factory |
Fx Factory releases Impackt 2 - impactful videos with transition effects |
| 7/31/2024 |
Atomos |
Turn your iPhone into a 10-bit Apple ProRes HDR monitor, recorder and streaming device with Ninja Phone. It's the only pro camera to iPhone, HDMI to USB-C video converter and co-processor. |
| 7/30/2024 |
Avid Technology |
Avid announced Media Composer 2024.6 which includes a new Transcript Tool for PhraseFind, enhanced compatibility with Pro Tools, and expanded availability of Huddle, Avid’s cloud service. |
| 7/29/2024 |
Lux |
Lux updates Kino for iPhone. Kino 1.1 is their first big update to Kino. “Blade Runner” packs in three new grade presets, powerful white balance controls, toggle tap to focus, and more. |
| 7/29/2024 |
Boris FX |
Boris FX released Mocha Pro 2024.5. The new release simplifies 3D tracking — think better AE integration & more exports — and delivers refined 2D tracking & rotoscoping workflows. |
| 7/29/2024 |
TV Technology |
TV Tech reports that the FCC announced that it will move forward on a previously announced proposal to implement new requirements to disclose AI-created content in TV and radio ads. (The FEC is considering a similar rule for all online political ads.) |
| 7/20/2024 |
Tether Tools |
Tether Tools announced TechManager bag, an organizer for essential cables and camera tethering gear. |
| 7/19/2024 |
Panavision |
Panavision provides new online comparison of their proprietary anamorphic and spherical lenses for Super 35 and large-format acquisition. |
| 7/18/2024 |
Boris FX |
Boris FX introduces Particle Illusion Pro 2024.5 with stunning 3D particle animations. |
| 7/18/2024 |
Canon |
Canon Introduces EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II Mirrorless Cameras |
| 7/15/2024 |
Newswise |
Newswise reports that everyday clothing may soon be able to capture and record body movements, according to new research published by the Universities of Bristol and Bath. |
| 7/15/2024 |
NAB Amplify |
NAB Amplify reports on the gathering speed of the move to remote production which sees many of the processes and operations typically performed remotely now returned over IP to a central hub. |
| 7/15/2024 |
Apple Inc. |
There's a report that FCP 10.8 has a bug that loses audio when playing MTS files. This is often caused by not copying the entire MTS folder to storage before importing media. |
| 7/15/2024 |
Hedge |
Hedge rebrands Final Cut Library Manager as Arctic with new pricing and support for Final Cut Pro 10.8. |
| 7/15/2024 |
Topaz Labs |
Topaz Labs released Video AI 5.2. New features include the new Rhea enhancement model, pro seat management, frame interpolation for After Effects, alpha layer support, and many UI and backend fixes. |
| 7/15/2024 |
NextTV |
Next TV reports that people born between 2013 and 2024 devote 78% of their screen time to watching video distributed on social media. This has implications for much professionally-produced media. |
| 7/15/2024 |
TV Technology |
TV Technology has a detailed report on intercoms used for remote production. They also touch on the need for more flexible production set-up, smaller crews, use of the cloud and intercom basics. |
| 7/8/2024 |
VidOvation |
Jim Jachetta, CEO at VidOvation, posted an interview showcasing how to find and eliminate signal problems when transitioning to IP production (i.e. production over the Internet). |
| 7/8/2024 |
Boris FX |
BorisFX publishes a series of interviews with interesting creative folks about design, photography, video, visual effects and more. Here's a link to their recent podcasts. |
| 7/8/2024 |
Signiant |
Signiant published "7 Must-Haves for Remote Work in M&E" - a guide to important considerations to keep in mind while implementing a permanent, secure and scalable remote working strategy. |
| 7/8/2024 |
Hedge |
Hedge is celebrating their "100 month anniversary" with a special sale and celebration of all their products during the month of July. |
| 7/8/2024 |
SmokeNinja |
SmokeNinja introduced a portable smoke machine - the Smoke Ninja - that emulates fog, dry ice and smoke. Battery powered, wireless, hand-held with a magnetic mount. |
| 7/1/2024 |
MotionArray |
MotionArray, supplier of stock footage, motion graphics, music, SFX and more, redesigned their website. Here's their latest look. |
| 7/1/2024 |
Rotolight |
Rotolight announced the launch of a new line of advanced lighting products including high-powered LED panels with a host of new creative features. |
| 7/1/2024 |
Verbit |
Verbit published a survey of 3,500 software testers, developers, and UX professionals that found the lack of video content captions as the top digital accessibility error. |
| 7/1/2024 |
Avid Technology |
Avid introduced "Avid Huddle," their video review and approval software. This secure sharing tool integrates with Avid and Microsoft tools, provides interactive tools for feedback and operates in real-time. |
| 7/1/2024 |
Boris FX |
Boris FX released Syntheyes 2024.5, a standalone 3D tracking application optimized for camera, object, geometry, and planar tracking. |
