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Date	Company	Latest News
09/13/2026	IAMT	At IBC2026, IAMT released its "State of MediaTech Report." Combining market intelligence with perspectives from industry leaders, the report reveals the shifts, risks and emerging opportunities shaping the year ahead — giving decision-makers the insight to benchmark where they stand, anticipate what’s next and act with confidence.
09/13/2026	IAMT	At IBC2026, IAMT announced the winners of their Impact Awards. The Awards celebrate the people, businesses, projects and technologies making a real impact across MediaTech. From breakthrough innovation and transformational projects to outstanding industry leadership, here are this year’s winners.
09/13/2026	IAMT	AT IBC2026, IAMT launched their Talent Portal, a new platform connecting students and recent graduates with the media technology companies looking to hire them. A free, searchable directory of emerging talent, open now to students and to all IAMT member companies. For students, it is free. For members, it is a live talent pipeline.
09/12/2026	Spongefork	Spongefork today updated ShadowTag to 2.1. The new version adds Find and Replace across a whole project, a playlist, or a selection, covering tags, custom tags, BEXT, and iXML with Match Case, Whole Word, Regular Expression, and Ignore Accents, and previews every change before anything is written. MXF files open read-only with Apple's free Pro Video Formats package, large playlists appear immediately, and tag saves to large MP4 and M4A files are faster.
09/11/2026	Atomos	At IBC2026, Atomos made a number of announcements (all accessed from this link). These include: Introducing the Shinobi 7 II, the brightest Shinobi yet; launching the Shogun AV-19M Hybrid IP & video monitor; expanding their accessory ecosystem with new SHAPE and SmallRig solutions; integrating ATOMOSphere with Shotput Studio and PlanckOne FoleyAI; and introducing Ground Control to make Cloud media feel local.
09/11/2026	Flanders Scientific	At IBC2026, Flanders Scientific made two announcements: First, Flanders Scientific and Pomfort have introduced new streamlined four-channel support in Pomfort Livegrade 7.2. This gives operators independent LUT control for up to four SDI camera feeds on a single FSI XMP Series monitor. Second, the GaiaColor Analyzer is now available for their DM Series monitors as a free firmware update!
09/11/2026	Creamsource	At IBC2026, Creamsource introduced C3, a powerful 3000W full-colour LED Fresnel and the first fixture in a new product line from the team behind the tried-and-true Vortex Series of LED panels. On set, C3 will feel very familiar to a classic Fresnel, but there’s plenty that’s different under the hood, including a proprietary optical design and advanced thermal management. It’s IP65-rated with an integrated power supply and carries over the same rugged build quality and attention to colour accuracy and consistency that has shaped Vortex.
09/11/2026	Creativepool	Launched in 2005, Creativepool is the world’s leading creative industry network, connecting talent, agencies, brands, and service providers to opportunities across the globe. Last night, Creativepool celebrated the launch of the Annual 2026. The Creativepool Annual 2026 winners represent an impressive mix of agencies, brands, production companies and individuals from across the global creative community.
09/11/2026	Colorfront	At IBC2026, Colorfront will demonstrate its latest workflow tools at the Okura Hotel. The headline addition is automated timeline comparison, a time-saving feature which finds every change between two versions of a program in seconds. Colorfront is also introducing mastering support for Dolby Vision 2, new AI-assisted QC tools, secure encrypted DCP workflows in the cloud, and a redesigned rendering architecture, all built on the company's API-first architecture and usable at any operational level, from manual mastering to high-volume automation to AI-driven agents.
09/11/2026	Avid	Avid and Google Cloud today announced the expansion of their strategic partnership, introducing browser-based Avid Media Composer, the company’s flagship video editing platform, and an upgraded Avid Content Core, Avid's content data platform. By embedding Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise and Google BigQuery directly into Avid’s post-production environment alongside media-specific AI agents and Avid tools, creators can remove the constraints of physical hardware and administrative friction.
09/11/2026	OWC & CYME	At IBC 2026 in Amsterdam, OWC Jellyfish and CYME will unveil a workflow designed for video production and post-production teams, combining high-performance shared storage with intelligent media management powered by Peakto. Teams can access the same footage, search, organize, annotate, and review it collaboratively, even remotely, while keeping original media securely stored on their local infrastructure.
09/10/2026	NVIDIA	At IBC2026, NVIDIA and their ecosystem of partners will showcase a variety of emerging technologies that enable content localization at scale, deliver more intelligent sports experiences, unlock deeper media intelligence and accelerate AI-native workflows across the industry. This link has the complete list.
09/10/2026	Litepanels	Litepanels has expanded its Astra IP series with a new lineup of location kits and studio accessories designed to streamline rigging, transport, and light control for broadcast and field productions. The new Astra IP lineup includes: Weather-Resistant kits, Soft-Case kits, Pole operating yokes, flat difusers and more.
09/10/2026	Litepanels	Litepanels today announced the launch of the Space Light Kits for the Gemini 2x1 Hard. When combined with the powerful Gemini 2x1 Hard, the Space Light Kit delivers beautiful, soft, directional top fill without the excessive heat or high power draw typically associated with tungsten fixtures.
09/10/2026	OWC	Other World Computing today announced the acquisition of OpenDrives, a leader in software-defined video and rich media storage management solutions and data services. This expands OWC’s award-winning shared storage portfolio reach with the Jellyfish line into enterprise-scale data management, hybrid cloud orchestration, and edge workflows. OpenDrives’ Atlas data storage and management platform has been the preferred solution for leading Hollywood studios, post-production houses, and live broadcast networks since 2011.
09/10/2026	Vizrt	Vizrt announces the next generation of TriCaster and 3Play. They bring AI-powered production, immersive graphics, AR, LivePanel Pro, and intelligent workflows together to help production teams create more, scale with confidence, and deliver broadcast-quality live content without complexity.
09/10/2026	Symply	At IBC 2026, Archiware and Symply show a simpler way to protect and archive fast-growing media libraries — pairing Symply storage with Archiware P5 across one workflow spanning production, backup and long-term archive. The new Symply WORKSPACE NAS runs Archiware P5 in Docker for disk-to-disk-to-tape protection from a single appliance, supporting both standalone SymplyPRO LTO drives and scalable SymplyPRO XTL libraries.
09/10/2026	OWC	At IBC2026, OWC will offer a preview of significant new enhancements to its OWC Jellyfish Network-Attached Storage (NAS) platform. Designed specifically for video and creative teams, the Jellyfish enhancements include: Dramatically improved automatic setup process, centralized interface for configuring, administering, and monitoring, media workflow tool that helps creative teams browse, search, preview, organize, and prepare content, and Ultra High-Speed SMB Performance.
09/10/2026	Colorfront & Qumulo	Colorfront and Qumulo team-up to make every frame of footage searchable for the life of a production. New joint work writes on-set metadata directly into the file, so lens, colour and framing decisions survive every copy, move and archive tier, and stay searchable in plain English years later.
09/09/2026	Apple	Apple today introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The new Pro lineup introduces variable aperture with the most advanced camera in an iPhone, incredible battery life, next‑level performance, and Siri AI, all powered by A20 Pro. The new 48MP Fusion Main camera, now with variable aperture, brings creative control that wasn’t possible before, and new Pro controls let users customize their experience in the Camera app.
09/09/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Globe Trotter 3 for Final Cut Pro. This essential plugin for travel videos now supports up to 6 destinations per clip, 3D vehicles and new maps to turn any journey into beautiful animations.
09/09/2026	iodyne	At IBC2026, iodyne will dhowcase Pro Data, the world's fastest Thunderbolt shared storage. Featuring 12, 24, 48, 96 and 192 TB capacity all using NVMe SSDs providing up to 5 GB/s throughput , it enables up to six Thunderbolt devices to connect and share data.
09/09/2026	Adobe	At IBC2026, Adobe will showcase the latest updates to Frame.io. The three headline features are: Full, multi-page previews of Adobe InDesign documents; Quicklook support for faster previews; and month-to-month licensing for Creative Cloud teams.
09/09/2026	sync. labs	At IBC2026, sync labs with showcase their new studio-grade lip-sync technology for film and television production. Studios can use sync. productions to localize complete titles for new audiences or change individual lines after filming, while preserving the actor’s original performance and the director’s cut.
09/09/2026	Sony Electronics	At IBC2026, Sony is featruing the latest additions to Sony’s extensive portfolio, including: R-Series broadcast system cameras; PTZ Auto-Framing cameras, SRG-AS10 and SRG-XS10; the latest innovations in Networked Live & Software Defined Broadcast; the new DP7 and DP5 controllers, FX5 Cinema Line camera and current development of the RIALTO 65 image sensor block expanding VENICE 2 to 65mm format; Cinematic Live’s color-matched Cinema Line and HDC cameras – showcasing a broad portfolio for cinematic live production; the 4th generation DWX series digital wireless microphone system, DWT-B40 and DWR-R40Q with exceptional reliability; spatial content production solutions, OCELLUS camera-tracking system V2.0 and XYN; HawkREPLAY delivering rapid turnaround to air with enhanced zoom and hold keyframe and HawkNEST improving fast 9:16 social exports for quicker content delivery.
09/09/2026	Maxon	At IBC2026, Maxon will offer a first look at new features coming to Maxon One this fall, alongside a sneak peek at upcoming capabilities across Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Autograph, Redshift and Red Giant - all shipping later this year. As always, they will feature live artist presentations.
09/09/2026	FoMaSystems	At IBC2026, FoMaSystems will introduce SkyperCam, a new aerial cinematography platform combining an Air Création microlight aircraft with the FoMa Antares professional 3-axis stabilized remote head. Not a drone, but a piloted microlite aircraft with an industry-leading camera stabilization system
09/09/2026	Audio-Technica	Audio-Technica introduces the BP880R Contact Transducer, a specialized microphone with waterproof performance consistent with IPX7 standards, designed to capture impact and surface vibrations that can add an entirely new dimension to sports broadcasts, film productions, field recording, theater and other professional audio applications.
09/09/2026	NUGEN Audio	At IBC2026, NUGEN Audio unveils DialogCheck v1.2, the latest evolution of its intelligent dialog intelligibility and compliance tool. This alignment effort marks a significant step forward for mixers, editors and QC teams who have long sought consistency in how dialog is evaluated. The new version builds on the foundation introduced earlier this year with DialogCheck v1.1, which added expanded immersive support, workflow enhancements and deeper analytical insight.
09/09/2026	OWC	OWC today announced the expansion of its USB4 product portfolio with the addition of the OWC USB4 Hub and USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cables in 3-Meter and 5-Meter Lengths. With up to 40Gb/s of total bandwidth, one USB4 cable connects their laptop to fast external storage, accessories, and an HDMI 2.1 display while delivering up to 81W of charging.
09/09/2026	Hedge	At IBC2026, Hedge will preview the really-soon-to-be-released Canopy, our solution for keeping track of all your clips, wherever they live. Canopy gives you a searchable overview of your media, whether your storage is connected or not. Browse, search, and rediscover clips, even when drives are offline.
09/09/2026	Mimir	At IBC2026, Mimir, the cloud-native media production platform built for teams, will show how its production and collaboration platform is evolving with agent-ready workflows, MCPs, open APIs, integrations and increasingly powerful browser-based production tools to meet a media reality that values flexibility above all else.
09/09/2026	Teradek	Teradek, the industry leader in zero-delay wireless video solutions, announced the launch of Bolt 7, which now includes a unified wireless video and data system. This offers an all-new 900MHz RF pipeline that works in tandem with your zero-delay video signal and acts as a wireless Ethernet or USB cable replacement, enabling wireless camera control, color management, telemetry, and more without a Wi-Fi network.
09/09/2026	Zero Density	Zero Density announces OGraf Studio, an open-source, web browser-based graphics suite for creating HTML5 broadcast graphics based on the EBU OGraf standard. Built for broadcasters, graphics designers and developers, OGraf Studio provides a visual environment to design, animate, validate and export OGraf graphics-supporting interoperable graphics workflows across compatible renderers and production environments.
09/09/2026	ARRI	ARRI today announces SMPTE ST 2110 support for the ALEXA 35 Live - Multicam System, opening the system to fully IP-based broadcast studios, stadiums, high-end flypacks, and remote productions. Delivered through Software Update Package (SUP) 1.5.0 for the Live Production System LPS-1, the new functionality brings ALEXA 35 Live directly into modern ST 2110 infrastructures through a permanent software license.
09/09/2026	Apple Museum	The Apple Museum in Utrecht, the world’s largest museum dedicated to Apple technology, will bring a curated selection from its collection to IBC2026, offering visitors a hands-on journey through five decades of technology that has helped shape how modern media is created.
09/09/2026	Avid	Avid and FilmLight have announced a strategic partnership to bring a new Baselight-powered color experience natively into Avid Media Composer®, creating a more connected color pipeline from dailies through editorial, finishing and delivery. The collaboration will move beyond traditional plug-in workflows by embedding FilmLight’s specialist color science and tools more deeply into the Media Composer timeline.
09/08/2026	DoP Choice	At IBC2026, DoPchoice debuts the new SNAPGRID Core for ARRI Omnibar. SNAPGRID Core is a first-of-its-kind flexible hard grid system. Extremely durable, the new technology features a 40-degree, honeycomb-style cell structure designed to complement and add creative advantages to both the two-foot and four-foot versions of ARRI’s exciting new light.
09/08/2026	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design today announced DaVinci Resolve 21.1, a major new update that introduces AI assistant integration allowing customers to efficiently manage tasks such as organizing media or batch rendering, as well as expanded support for camera formats on the photo page. The Fusion 3D and shape tool kit is further expanded the with over 25 new Krokodove tools, plus there are over 100 new tools and controls for faster editing and color grading workflows.
09/08/2026	Blackmagic Design	Today, Blackmagic Design announced a major update to Blackmagic Cloud which adds new features to Presentations, including marker annotations and replies, web uploads and downloads, subtitles and playback speed controls. Plus, lower prices on a wide variety of cameras.
09/08/2026	Wisycom	At IBM2026, Wisycom is showcasing the latest additions to its ecosystem of professional RF technologies: Its new MATF Wideband Antenna Matrix and PFL Portable RF over Fiber (RFoF) Box, and its expanded IFB capabilities for its flagship MPR60 receiver. Designed for multizone wireless infrastructures and RF over Fiber deployments, Wisycom’s new MATF Wideband Antenna Matrix supports both coaxial and fiber inputs.
09/08/2026	Avid	At IBC2026, Avid will demo a new expansion to Avid Content Core. Avid Content Core is the industry’s first true cloud-native production platform that unifies asset identity, ingest, storage, metadata, orchestration, and rights information into a single intelligence layer. Avid is also extending Content Core across AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure with new platform-specific capabilities.
09/08/2026	OWC	OWC today announced the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock with Dual HDMI, and the Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cable now available in a 1.5-meter length. The dock delivers native dual HDMI 2.1 connectivity with no adapters required. One Thunderbolt 5 cable powers dual displays, 2.5Gb Ethernet, a downstream Thunderbolt 5 port for high-speed storage, UHS-II SD and microSD, eight USB ports, audio, and up to 140W laptop charging.
09/08/2026	Telestream	At IBC2026, Telestream will showcase an update to Practical AI which brings media-native intelligence directly into established workflows. At IBC2026, Telestream will showcase new and expanded capabilities that move AI from understanding content to taking action on it, including face and logo detection, AI-assisted clip generation, autoframing for multi-platform content preparation, and expanded EDC Media Analyzer workflows that turn contextual content analysis into automated workflow decisions.
09/08/2026	Sony Electronics	Sony debuts the E-mount system's first-ever fisheye zoom lens, the FE 8-14mm f/3.5 G lens. By rectifying an existing gap in their lineup, Sony aims to provide hybrid content creators with a compact full-frame optic that captures the fisheye's unique perspective without sacrificing image quality.
09/08/2026	Broadcast Blinds	At IBC2026, Broadcast Blinds will showcase their prtable daylight window control solutions for mobile broadcasts, temporary setups, and spaces where permanent installation isn't an option. These automated daylight controls can help you keep your talent properly lit and preserve the view outside from morning through night.
09/08/2026	Digital Nirvana	Digital Nirvana today announced RoughCut, an AI editorial platform that assembles broadcast-ready rough cuts from raw footage and explains every decision it makes along the way. Digital Nirvana is calling RoughCut an AI editorial platform rather than an AI editing tool, and the distinction is deliberate. RoughCut is designed to provide transparency in the editorial process.
09/07/2026	Boris FX	At IBC2026, BorisFX will showcase Izotope RX 12 Advanced. RX 12 Advanced is everything you need to rescue dialogue, avoid ADR, and save the scene. Fix the unfixable with their complete 50+ tool audio restoration software, the industry standard for post. Blend surgical precision with lightning speed thanks to intelligent new features, upgraded modules, and an award-winning ecosystem.
09/07/2026	Archiware	At IBC2026, Archiware P5 and Otana Cubix combine to bring intelligent, automated archive management to media organisations across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. Powered by Cubix’s Media Aware Workflow Engine (MAWE) and secure Harness architecture, organisations can automate archiving, backup, restoration and storage tiering while keeping archive infrastructure securely behind existing firewalls.
09/07/2026	Archiware	Archiware, a specialist in data management and security solutions, and ELEMENTS announce a new integration to P5 Archive that allows users to archive content directly from the ELEMENTS Media Library interface to LTO tape libraries through Archiware P5 Archive.
09/07/2026	LALAL.AI	At IBC2026, LALAL.AI is unveiling their first embedded hardware integration: a stem-separation engine, which has been a browser and studio plugin for years, rnow unning natively inside a physical device - a wireless AI unit for guitar players built with hardware partner Neko Engineering, fully offline, no cloud required. They are also demoing thier plugin, which runs separation engine locally inside DaVinci Resolve (Fairlight), Premiere Pro and Reaper.
09/07/2026	Auralithic	Auralithic today announced Audorama 2.0, a native macOS audio post-production application for sound designers. Audorama 2.0 adds Visual Footsteps & Events and a Visual Map for placing sound events directly in a visual timeline, along with semantic search across an expanded effects catalog.
09/07/2026	GB Labs	At IBC2026, GB Labs will unveil Core.ONE. Core.ONE brings storage, protection, and access together in a single platform, regardless of where storage lives, the size of their operation, or the complexity of the workflow. GB Labs is also introducing Kora at the show; a conversational assistant built into Core.ONE.
09/04/2026	Vizrt	Vizrt is hosting a free, live, interactive Live Workflow Lab on September 24 at 11 CDT. Their production experts will spotlight the full TriCaster family and the workflows that power it. The will explore what's possible share practical examples, and help you discover new ways to get more from your production environment.
09/04/2026	Atom Camera	At IBC2026, Atom Camera will debut the new Atom Two HDR. It's the newest camera in the Atom Two family, built on the same platform but with dynamic range pushed to 14-bit, a full stop beyond the standard model. That extra headroom shows up exactly where it matters: highlights stay recoverable, shadows keep their detail, and both hold up as the light changes over the course of a production. It also shares its weatherproof housing with the Atom Two RP.
09/04/2026	Strada	At IBC2026, Strada Strada will run a live remote edit between Los Angeles and Amsterdam. Terabytes of original camera footage sitting on a drive 9,000 kilometers away. Strada is an application for Mac and Windows that connects remote collaborators directly to each other's storage, over a proprietary peer-to-peer network built for creative professionals.
09/03/2026	Axle AI	At IBC2026, Axle AI will debut Axle AI FOCUS, a single, unified interface for media management that follows you through the entire media workflow, from ingest through final review. With its emphasis on privacy, security, and performance, Axle AI FOCUS starts with a 100% on-premise solution. Its MAM and AI modules all run on affordable local hardware, with a smooth, integrated browser front end that manages everything for creative users. No data leaves your site.
09/03/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Subtitle Pop for Final Cut Pro. These animated caption templates are built to work directly with the native auto-subtitle feature in Final Cut Pro 12.3.
09/03/2026	IBC Incubator	There's a new standard being developed at IBC called "Smart Stories." While specifically targeted at broadcast newsrooms, this workshop/demo at IBC will explore solutions and define a new open standard, the Story Object Model (SOM) that will define how story context is structured, transported, and consumed across vendor tools. In other words, a standard format and metadata from first capture, through editorial, to final distribution. This is especially designed to take advantage of agentic AI.
09/03/2026	CueScript	At IBC2026, CueScript will debut CueIT 4 Production. CueiT 4 software delivers the stability, speed, and flexibility professional prompter operators need for live production, without sacrificing the workflows you already know. It supports all current CueScript devices.
09/02/2026	GoPro	TV Tech reports that GoPro will merge with Starman Optical, a privately held optical-photonics company. GoPro has struggled financially in recent years. This merger will allow the pioneering action camera-maker to recapitalize and expand into new markets.
09/02/2026	New Media Film Festival	The New Media Film Festival announces a call for entries. The theme is "Honoring Stories Worth Telling." Judges are from Marvel, HBO, BBC, PBS, Emmys and more.
09/02/2026	Black Goblin	Ahead of IBC2026, Edinburgh-based startup Black Goblin is introducing Thol, a human first audio cue-spotting assistant built to automatically detect visual actions and generate time-coded audio editing markers directly inside major DAWs like Pro Tools, Nuendo, and Reaper. This system is designed to automatically replace manually spotting video footage for audio cues.
09/02/2026	SMPTE	At IBC2026, SMPTE is presenting the SMPTE Roadshow: Future of Media Infrastructure. This is a full day of professional education focused on the technology and infrastructure decisions shaping modern media operations. The morning session is "Strategic Media Infrastructure: A Technology Roadmap for Executive Leadership." The afternoon session examines "DMF in Practice: Designing and Operating Dynamic Media Facilities for Software-Defined Production."
09/02/2026	CRDBAG	CRDBAG introduces Hook & Loop Organizer Straps for their customizable gear bags. A flexible, repositionable solution for securing cables, tools and accessories to your GRID LID, GRID DIVIDE or any other loop-lined surface. Each pack includes four straps in two loop sizes, designed to organize both smaller accessories and larger equipment.
09/01/2026	Sonnet	Sonnet launches the Echo SE I T5, a desktop 1-slot Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe card expansion system for compuers with Thunderboth or USB4 ports. PCIe is valuable for connecting adapter cards to add specialized ports and processing capabilities critical to a media production workflows. Supports Macs, Windows PCs and Linux.
09/01/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Carousels for Final Cut Pro. These showcase photos and videos with clean, animated 3D layouts.
09/01/2026	ActionVFX	ActionVFX has launched its latest professional training offering: The VFX Supervisor Masterclass. Taught by Emmy and VES Award-Winning Supervisor Eran Dinur (Hereditary, The Trial of the Chicago 7), this 4-hour masterclass bridges the gap between technical artistry and creative leadership. Grounded in actual feature film case studies, it equips aspiring supervisors and filmmakers with the operational skills needed on studio productions.
09/01/2026	Sound Devices	At IBC2026, Sound Devices their latest wireless and production audio solutions, including Astral Mini Plus, Astral v8.40 firmware, and Viviana Workflow Integration.
09/01/2026	Panavision	Panavision has a nice interview with cinematographer Andrzej Bartkowiak, ASC. This acclaimed cinematographer-turned-director reflects on his storied career; including the making of Speed and his 11 feature-film collaborations with director Sidney Lumet.
09/01/2026	QuickLink	At IBC2026, QuickLink will showcase a major expansion to its award‑winning StudioEdge remote contribution platform, introducing new support for WhatsApp and Cisco Webex, along with enhanced integration for Microsoft Teams. StudioEdge provides a unified, multi‑platform solution for connecting remote guests, experts and contributors into professional production environments.
09/01/2026	AJA Video Systems	At IBC2026, AJA will debut FS8, a next-gen 12G-SDI/SMPTE ST 2110 Media Processor. From navigating mismatched framerates, rasters, and color spaces, to audio routing and management, FS8 simplifies complex production tasks. Its intuitive node-based UI and stacked feature set enable the consistent delivery of audio and processed HDR and SDR pictures from SDI and IP sources.
09/01/2026	Waves Audio	Waves released eMotion LV1 Version 17, among the most significant software updates in the history of its LV1 digital live mixing platform. The update introduces a refreshed user interface, more flexible mixer layouts, expanded tactile control and numerous workflow enhancements that make live mixing faster, easier and even more intuitive.
09/01/2026	Spongefork	Spongefork releases ShadowTag 2.0. This update rebuilds its library storage so large collections open and search substantially faster, adds Projects for switching between separate sets of playlists, and extends format support to Matroska, WebM, Opus, Vorbis, and 64-bit RF64/BW64 WAV with no 4 GB export limit. There is both a free and paid version.
09/01/2026	DPA Microphones	At IBC2026, DPA Microphones will showcase its new 6388 CORE+ Headset Microphone, a high-performance directional headset designed for demanding live environments where clarity, feedback rejection and ease of use are critical. This mic is significantly less sensitive to exact placement and ensures consistent, high-quality sound, even if the headset is repositioned during a performance.
09/01/2026	Telos Alliance	At IBC2026, Telos Alliance will debut new products and technology for TV, streaming, and radio. This includes audio processors, compact mixing consoles, and IP intercoms.
09/01/2026	PTZOptics	At IBC2026, PTZOptics will showcase the Rise 4K broadcast PTZ camera in a live compact multicamera studio, demonstrating how teams can manage multiple camera angles and produce professional content without a large studio or camera crew. The Rise 4K combines a 1-inch 50MP CMOS sensor, 4K60 imaging and 20x optical zoom with 12G-SDI, timecode, genlock, FreeD camera tracking and SFP+ fiber.
09/01/2026	Frame Rate Ltd.	At IBC2026, Frame Rate Ltd. will debut footagen.ai, an AI-native film workflow designed to take productions from screenplay to controlled, edit-ready shots and clips without handing creative decisions to an AI system. The platform breaks a written screenplay into scenes, shots, characters, locations and props, then carries that structure through planning and node-based AI-generation. Users choose the most suitable model shot by shot, approve the creative direction and retain control over every decision.
09/01/2026	Fujifilm	Fujifilm announces the release of FUJINON UA94x8.7BESM 4K broadcast zoom lens, with initial orders expected to begin shipping to customers by mid-October 2026. FUJINON UA94x8.7 is positioned as a mid-range model between FUJINON UA70x8.7BESM, suitable for relatively compact venues, and FUJINON UA107x8.4BESM, which features a longer focal length. It covers a wide range of focal lengths in a single lens, offering versatility and ease of use for various production scenarios while keeping costs down.
08/31/2026	BTS	At IBC2026, the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society will hold a half-day session focusing on the latest developments and implementation of connected media applications, from both the technology and commercial perspectives. The event combines presentations and a round table discussion. Saturday, Sept. 12. Free with a visitor pass.
08/31/2026	Proton Camera Innovations	At IBC2026, Proton will launch the PROTON FLEXY, a next-generation micro POV camera that takes the company's flexible architecture to an entirely new level. The FLEXY is built around a two-part architecture that separates the tiny imaging head from the processing unit by up to 10 meters using a 50 Ohm coax cable.
08/28/2026	AirFrame.One	At IBC2026, AirFrame.One will showcase their Media Access Module, their Cloud based Production Asset Management solution for secure collaboration between remote Premiere editors. In AirFrame.One, Media Access lets your team browse, preview, play, and log media straight from your existing cloud or on-prem storage, at the frame level, with no downloads and no proxies.
08/28/2026	Wondershare	Wondershare introduces UniConverter 17. This upgrade brings faster ProRes conversion, higher-quality compression, live stream downloads, and new 4K recording support. It also adds new AI features that let you enhance videos, restore photos, and auto-generate subtitles in seconds.
08/28/2026	Women in Media	Women in Media (WIM) announces that it will host the two-day Reel/Forward in-person conference September 26 - 27, 2026 in Los Angeles. This event is devoted to navigating today’s production scene where guests can enjoy panels and workshops on how to get funding, new technology, getting films made, sustainability in storytelling, pitch sessions, a short film/reel showcase, and loads more.
08/27/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Rhythmic Text for Final Cut Pro. These are animated titles for adding lyrics over music, designed to work naturally with the automatic subtitles feature in Final Cut Pro 12.3.
08/27/2026	Adobe	Today, Adobe announced a new set of Photoshop innovations, highlights include: Light Adjustment Layer provides professional-grade lighting controls in a new non-destructive adjustment layer; Instruct Edit with Masks, powered by Firefly Image 5, lets you describe the precise edits you’re looking for with simple prompts; Markup lets you visually communicate edits by drawing directly on an image, AI-Assisted Editor, Prompt to Edit, and Dynamic Text, Shapes and Paths and Stock Panel Integration.
08/27/2026	Avid	AT IBC2026, Avid will unveil Media Composer 2026.8 introducing new agentic editing capabilities. This includes Ready to Edit, its next agentic capability, designed to accelerate content preparation without compromising the creative process. Deeper integration between Media Composer and Avid Content Core will enable editors to access, search, and use assets from the wider media estate without leaving the editing environment, alongside embedded AI capabilities through the new Google Gemini panel.
08/26/2026	Apple	Apple announces their annual Apple Event for Sept. 9 at 10 AM PT. Rumors abound on how to interpret the event graphic.
08/26/2026	GoPro	GoPro announces their MISSION 1 Line of professional 8K and 4K open gate, compact cinema cameras for filmmakers, creators and aspiring enthusiasts. This features ultra-compact 8K and 4K Open Gate cinema cameras with a new 50MP 1” sensor and GP3 processor.
08/26/2026	Cartoni Camera Support	At IBC2026, Cartoni will debut the Lambda 15 and HyperRoll, while the encoded E-Jibo, Master 30 OB, MIXO 21, Lifto HP Standard and Twin, and Ragno Pod will all make their European debut. The new Lambda 15 brings Cartoni’s famed nodal-head technology into a lighter, more compact platform designed for camera packages up to 15 kg (33 lb).
08/25/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Audio Effector for Final Cut Pro and Motion. This plug-in takes the audio from a track and lets its beat, bass, mids or treble drive nine camera and glitch effects, without a single keyframe.
08/25/2026	Pelican	Pelican introduces the Aegis 35L Creator Backpack. This is a protective mobile workstation engineered for creators, filmmakers, photographers, and professionals who demand adaptable organization and travel-ready durability. The pack features top, side, and rear access to essential equipment, a protected quick-access storage zone for drones or camera bodies, and a removable padded divider insert that transitions seamlessly between backpack carry and Pelican Air or Protector cases.
08/25/2026	Sennheiser	TV Tech reports that Sennheiser will unveil Spectera SKM Handheld Wireless Mic At IBC2026. The company will also show SoundBase’s brand-neutral RF planning and management application. Sennheiser will show its Spectera bidirectional wideband wireless ecosystem with the new Spectera SKM handheld wireless microphone, commercially available in mid-September.
08/25/2026	Time in Pixels	At IBC2026, Time in Pixels will bring the latest version of Nobe OmniScope and Live Pack to Amsterdam, along with the new tools they're building for colourists, DITs and post teams.
08/25/2026	Apple	Apple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra. Apple’s most powerful Mac raises the bar for local AI with up to 4.3x faster performance, more advanced graphics, up to 512GB of unified memory, and extensive connectivity.
08/25/2026	Apple	Apple launches new Mac mini, featuring M6 and M5 Pro, delivers a massive leap in AI performance, supercharging the leading desktop for always-on agentic computing. Mac mini delivers up to 4x faster AI performance, up to 2x faster graphics and storage, along with enhanced connectivity — all in its ultracompact footprint.
08/25/2026	Apple	Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute. M6, Apple’s first 2 nm chip, features a larger, more powerful 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, and Dual 16-core Neural Engine, while M5 Ultra is Apple’s first quad-die architecture and its most powerful chip ever.
08/25/2026	Apple	According to MacRumors, Apple today quietly introduced updated Magic Keyboard models with revised U.S. English key labeling. On the new keyboards, the tab, caps lock, shift, return, and delete keycaps are labeled with glyphs rather than edge text. On the full-size models with a numeric keypad, the change goes further, with the home, page up, page down, end, clear, and enter keys also swapping their text labels for symbols.
08/25/2026	KAI	At IBC2026, KAI, the AI-powered storytelling platform developed by Spanish television production company Gestmusic and media AI specialist Amplify, will open dedicated trial environments for production teams to explore AI-assisted storytelling with their own content and workflows.
08/24/2026	EditShare	At IBC2026, EditShare will unveil new developments across EFS, FLOW AI, MediaSilo and EditShare One. The announcements include a new all-in-one Ultimate EFS configuration for EFS 310 and EFS 410 with GPU-powered FLOW AI built in, expanded multilingual transcription and further improvements to FLOW AI and EditShare One alongside a preview of the evolution of MediaSilo as a production media hub.
08/24/2026	Aximmetry	Ahead of IBC2026, Aximmetry is announcing two major additions to its virtual production platform: AI capabilities built into every stage of the workflow, and native support for Gaussian Splats, letting teams build photorealistic virtual sets in minutes, rendered via Unreal Engine or native Aximmetry engine.
08/21/2026	Avid	At IBC2026, Avid will unveil how it is transforming production to help media organizations unite content, agentic workflows, and business insights. At the heart of Avid's IBC showcase is the award-winning Avid Content Core, which continues to evolve as the intelligence layer connecting Avid's agentic ecosystem across news and post production.
08/21/2026	MRMC	At IBC2026, MRMC (acquired by MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems in June 2026) will introduce its latest series of camera robotics and motion control gear for release in 2027. TV Tech reports that "MultiDyne says its strategy is to grow MRMC across all three of its established market areas: broadcast, film and commercial production, and rentals, all of which will be represented on the MRMC stand."
08/21/2026	Laowa	Laowa announces the upcoming release of their Laowa Aksen series (1–5x & 5–10x) high-magnification macro lens. Its groundbreaking parfocal zoom means the focus on the subject remains locked even as you change magnification; allowing you to fluidly scale your shot without repositioning your camera or disrupting the lighting setup.
08/20/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Luma Wrap for Final Cut, Motion, Premiere, After Effects and Resolve. This plugin adds spill light from the background onto the foreground to create natural-looking composites to enhance chromakeys, titles and more.
08/20/2026	Lexar	Lexar will announce PexarBolt Ultra dock at IFA in Berlin Sept. 4. This dock features a 5-inch display that shows real-time live transfer speed and storage activity, built-in CFexpress Type B, SD 4.0, and microSD readers, an internal M.2 NVMe slot for storage expansion, three Thunderbolt 5 ports at 80Gbps each, 22 ports, and more.
08/20/2026	Profuz Digital	At IBC2026, Profuz Digital will showcase SubtitleNEXT's latest features. This platform delivers innovative AI transcription integrations and stunning new features boosting localisation efficiency. New for IBC, SubtitleNEXT now offers users extended AI transcription Integration with added support for additional speech-to-text engines such as AssemblyAI, Deepgram, ElevenLabs, and Whisper.
08/20/2026	NUGEN Audio	At IBC2026, NUGEN Audio will announce the launch of its new Post Plan and Producer Plan, two flexible subscription offerings designed to give audio professionals short‑term access to the brand’s most essential plug‑ins. The Post Plan delivers NUGEN’s full suite of audio post‑production tools, while the Producer Plan offers NUGEN’s essential music production plug‑ins.
08/20/2026	Filmworkz	Filmworkz announces Phoenix 2026.2, a major update bringing significant advances in colour management, camera format support, workflow efficiency and stability. Features include: New OpenColorIO v2 colour pipeline – with support for ACES 1.3 and ACES 2.0, plus Reference Gamut Compression; Blackmagic Cintel CRI support – native import of Cintel scans, including HDR scan pairs, with GPU-accelerated playback; and major stability and diagnostics improvements
08/19/2026	Portabrace	Portabrace introduces the Weather Resistant Rain Cover for the OSBOT Tail 2 PTZ Camera. This lightweight weather cover shields your camera while preserving its full pan, tilt, and zoom functionality for uninterrupted operation during live productions, sporting events, worship services, corporate broadcasts, and remote camera installations.
08/19/2026	intoPIX	At IBC2026, intoPIX will showcase live, hands-on demos of what JPEG XS and ST 2110/IPMX can bring to your broadcast and proAV workflows. JPEG XS offers visually lossless, ultra-low latency — on any processor, any resolution.
08/18/2026	QuickLink	At IBC2026, QuickLink will spotlight a major leap forward in remote guest contribution quality, with the introduction of StudioEdge‑4K, the first 4K model in the StudioEdge lineup, and new native 4K 60fps support for StudioCall™. Together, these advancements mark a significant evolution in QuickLink’s remote production ecosystem.
08/18/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory relesaes Doza Assist for Final Cut Pro, Premiere and Resolve. Doza Assist provides local-first AI editing for documentary and interview-driven content. This turns hours of dialogue-driven footage into rough cuts that match your style, then ships the result to your favorite editing app.
08/18/2026	NVIDIA	At IBC2026, NVIDIA will explore the latest innovations powering the next generation of media workflows: Real-time AI for sports production, Media intelligence to help unlock greater value from their content, Open source AI platforms built for the media and entertainment industry, plus demos of NVIDIA AI for Media and NVIDIA Holoscan for Media.
08/18/2026	BHV	At IBC2026, BHV (in the L2Tek booth) will showcase Sportbox, the broadcast industry’s smallest remote switcher and format processor, designed to bring flexibility and portability to high-action multi-camera productions. Its standout capability - transmitting four camera signals down a single video path.
08/17/2026	Matrox Video	At IBC2026, Matrox will show how to modernize production monitoring and visualization by bringing live ST 2110 sources to HDMI displays and operator workstations. This includes: Integrating existing displays into ST 2110 workflows without replacing the monitoring infrastructure, maintaining low-latency responsiveness, preserving broadcast-quality video, and deploying monitoring flexibly across PCRs, MCRs, control rooms, outside broadcast, and distributed production environments.
08/17/2026	Proton Camera Innovations	Proton Camera Innovations today announces the launch of the PROTON IS, a miniature broadcast camera that brings full image stabilisation as a next-level body camera. The PROTON IS is built around a two-part architecture that separates the imaging head from the processing unit connected by up to 90cm of flexible cabling, allowing the sensitive, expensive processing components to be hidden away in a safe location while the tiny imaging head is deployed in the heart of the action.
08/13/2026	Avid	At IBC2026, Avid will debut new tools and workflows designed to help creative and media teams around the world collaborate more effectively and understand the value of their content, including: 1. AI tools for editors, 2. Connected media intelligence, and 3. The latest developments across Pro Tools, including expanded immersive audio capabilities for the most demanding productions.
08/13/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Documentary Tools 2 for Final Cut Pro. This is a complete toolkit to bring depth and authenticity to every story. The new version adds 60 new templates inspired by investigative reporting, editorial storytelling and archival footage.
08/13/2026	Atomos	At IBC2026, Atomos will demonstrate its most comprehensive production ecosystem to date, spanning acquisition, live production, cloud collaboration, and content delivery. Visitors can get hands-on with the latest Ninja monitor-recorders, Shinobi field monitors, the powerful Sumo PRO-19 and Shogun AV-19 production systems, A-Eye PTZ cameras and controllers, StudioSonic audio solutions, and ATOMOSphere cloud workflows.
08/13/2026	Flanders Scientific	At IBC2026, Flanders Scientific will showcase the latest additions to its GaiaColor platform and XMP C Series at IBC2026. The new GaiaColor Analyzer expands the GaiaColor ecosystem with powerful display analysis, verification, and reporting tools, complementing GaiaColor AutoCal to provide an efficient end-to-end calibration and validation workflow. they are curently offering floor models for sale at a discount.
08/13/2026	Creamsource	AT IBC2026, Creamsource will debut its Vortex2 lighting system.
08/13/2026	ELEMENTS	At IBC2026, ELEMENTS will introduce the new ELEMENTS MCP connector, enabling AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT to turn natural language into automated media workflows. ELEMENTS is evolving beyond storage to bring media management, automation, collaboration, cloud integration and AI-powered workflows together in one flexible platform.
08/13/2026	Cinedeck	Cinedeck launches Cinedeck Rental. With CD2 Ingest and ConneX, productions can now rent professional software for: DIT & On-Set Workflows, Live Production & Broadcast, Sports & Events, Production & Post-Production, Transcoding, Proxy & Media Delivery.
08/13/2026	Pelican	Pelican announces the CRATE 90L: Modular protection for equipment that can't afford compromise. This is a secure, stackable, modular, cargo storage that interlocks with your CRATE 45L, building a stable transport system that moves as one load. The multi-position lid still opens without breaking down the stack.
08/13/2026	LiveU	LiveU and Panasonic LUMIX announced the launch of the “Live Anywhere” workflow, demonstrated in collaboration with Social180Group. Built around the LUMIX S1II, Panasonic UB-series box cameras, and LiveU’s Solo PRO and LU800 production field units, the system enabled the team to produce dozens of live streams directly blending mobile journalistic and IRL streaming.
08/12/2026	Retouch4Me	Retouche4Me introduces Lab Video, a new AI-powered plugin for automatic video color grading and film emulation in OFX-compatible editors (DaVinci Resolve 18+). This provides film emulation, OFX Host integration, and local AI processing.
08/12/2026	ARRI	HONOR today launched the Robot Phone, a new species of smartphone integrating key elements of ARRI Image Science and carrying the “co-engineered with ARRI” designation. HONOR today launched the Robot Phone, a new species of smartphone integrating key elements of ARRI Image Science and carrying the “co-engineered with ARRI” designation.
08/12/2026	Insta360	Insta360 Unveils X6 360° Camera with 1/1.1" Sensors and 8K50p. With upgraded 1/1.1" square sensors, triple Al chips, 8K50p 360° video, and longer battery life, the X6 should prove popular with content creators, filmmakers, athletes, world travelers and more, as the appetite for 360° video continues to grow.
08/12/2026	farmerswife	At IBC2026, farmerswife and Cirkus will show the new farmerswfie AI Assistant, advanced scheduling and financial workflows, and the latest Cirkus developments for project management, quoting, collaboration, and AI connectivity.
08/11/2026	Matthews Studio Equipment	Matthews Studio Equipment introduces T-Go Mounting Solutions extreme camera rigging systems, engineered for the most demanding environments in motion picture production. Consisting of T-Go Ball Head and T-Go 5/8” Kits—both are designed to hold camera gear fast and tight in high action.
08/11/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Custom Title Path for Final Cut Pro. This plugin twists, bends and animates 2D and 3D titles along custom paths through on-screen controls.
08/10/2026	Blackmagic Design	Today, Blackmagic Design updated the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K to 10.2.2. The update adds support for phase detect autofocus, support for Blackmagic Cloud stream routing, up to 10 minutes of pre-record prior to pressing Record button, and support for 4-channel audio recording.
08/10/2026	Schoeps	At IBC2026, Schoeps will present a major set of updates for its modular table and floor mounting system. The updates include telescoping extension options, improved acoustic decoupling, integrated controls, and a nearly endless variety of customization options for fixed installation and broadcast applications.
08/10/2026	Auralithic	At IBC2026, Auralithic will show Audorama 2.0, a picture-aware sound-design workspace for macOS. It turns picture into editable sound editorial, spotting footsteps and on-screen events, proposing sounds from professional libraries such as Pro Sound Effects, and keeping the whole first pass editable inside one session through mixing and delivery.
08/06/2026	Violet Audio	Violet Audio US today announced the DX16B 16-channel passive audio splitter and the io44 four-channel XLR-to-Ethercon adapter, a flexible analog transport and distribution system that enables engineers to move balanced microphone and line-level audio over inexpensive shielded Cat5e or Cat6 cable. Operating bidirectionally and requiring no external power, these unis replace bulky analog multicore snakes with standard Ethernet cabling for both temporary productions and permanent installations.
08/06/2026	EditJam	This Guy Edits and EditMentor announced EditJam. This free, online editing summit features guest speakers - Misha Tenenbaum, Sven Pape, ACE, Greg Ng, Timothy Good, ACE, Linda Jildmalm, Carsten Kurpanek, and Josh Beal, ACE - and a contest.
08/06/2026	Adobe	AppleInsider reports that today "Adobe and OpenAI rolled out a new feature - a new ChatGPT tool that would combine more than 70 of Adobe's creative tools into a single plugin, accessible by typing @Adobe.... [This] doesn't just generate images. You could make short videos or even PDFs thanks to its Acrobat integration. Currently, anyone can use this for free."
08/06/2026	Atomos	One of the announcements we missed at NAB 2026 was Atomos showcasing the A-Eye camera family, including HD and 4K models with AI tracking, alongside the A-Eye Control and the new A-Eye Controller Pro. The Controller Pro supports up to 254 cameras, including non-Atomos brands, and is designed to simplify advanced multi-camera PTZ operation with a 7-inch HD touchscreen, motion path recording, tally feedback, and broad protocol support including NDI, VISCA, VISCA IP, Pelco, and P and D.
08/06/2026	Matthews Studio Equipment	Matthews announces the Dinkum White Phone+FlexiMount Kit. This flexible, 12" grip holds mobile phones at any angle. Featuring a customizable length, suppport for up to 3 pounds, cold shoe mounts and magnetic base.
08/06/2026	Boris FX	Boris FX announces Sequoia 2026.5. This upgrade features a new spatial panner controlling audio placement from mono to 22.2, an improved video engine with Blackmagic support, enhanced plugin performance, and AI-powered stem separation and denoising.
08/06/2026	Shotoku Broadcast Systems	At IBC2026, Shotoku will showcase its Aura family of advanced PTZ-centric solutions. Aura is Shotoku's growing family of PTZ-focused products that combines sophisticated control, intelligent engineering and workflow innovation to deliver broadcast-quality precision, automation and seamless integration to professional PTZ productions.
07/30/2026	IBC	IBC unveiled the finalists for the IBC2026 Innovation Awards, recognising collaborative projects from around the world that solve real-world challenges and demonstrate outstanding advances across the media, entertainment and technology industry. There are four categories – Content Creation, Content Distribution, Content Everywhere and Social Impact. Winners will be announced Sept. 13, 2026.
08/05/2026	TV Tech	TV Technology reports "The Battle to Protect Broadcast Content From AI Has Just Begun." In brief, this is a summary of efforts being made to protect content creators from the malevolent misuse of AI to pirate our content. A good status report with many useful links for more information.
08/05/2026	Tunary Instruments	James, at Tunary Instruments, just introduced his new audio plugin. This shifts a sound so it matches the tone of a room. Rather than use EQ, THALM does it as geometry instead. You put the music in a room on a building cutaway, put the listener somewhere else, and the walls, floors, distance and the doorway between them do the filtering. Move the listener through a wall and you hear the wall. The website demos this.
08/05/2026	HiSong	I just learned of a new device called the HiSong AirStudio S1. The S1 is essentially a recording studio and creation system that fits in your pocket. Originally designed by an audio engineer for his teenage daughter, it features proprietary noise and latency reduction technology, wireless monitoring, dualtrack recording and video capture. The Madilyn Baily demo on the website is worth watching, if only to watch a solo artist create music.
08/04/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Magic Captions 1.5 for Final Cut Pro. These provide greatly improved transcriptions, 10 new title styles that work with Final Cut Pro’s own transcription engine, and more! (Free update for existing users.)
08/04/2026	Topaz Labs	Topaz Labs releases the two most advanced image upscalers yet, Wonder 3.5 and Bloom 2. One for upscaling almost any image, and the other for upscaling and maximizing detail in AI-generated images.
08/04/2026	KRK Systems	KRK, a Gibson brand, launches its new V Series Five Studio Monitors, the latest evolution of the company’s flagship professional reference monitor line. This fifth-generation V Series combines KRK’s renowned accuracy and translation with powerful new wireless control capabilities and advanced acoustic tuning tools designed for today’s production environments. It is engineered for professional recording, mixing, and immersive audio applications.
08/03/2026	Ikan	Ikan introduces the PT312W-DESKTOP 12" Widescreen Desktop Teleprompter. A purpose-built desktop teleprompter for corporate communicators, video podcasters, and creators who deliver scripted content on camera every day.
08/03/2026	Ikan	Ikan introduces the Lyra PoE Panoramic Low Profile Studio LED Light. The Panoramic Low Profile PoE Light is an extended soft panel LED designed for any space where low ceiling clearance demands wider coverage without sacrificing light quality. Powered and DMX controlled through a single ethernet (RJ45) cable via PoE++, it provides 85W with high CRI LEDs and a 110-degree beam angle.
08/02/2026	Scott Simmons	Famed editor, Scott Simmons introduced "EditSwitch," a new consulting and training service for editors or post-production teams looking to migrate from one editing platform to another. His goal is to help editors navigate the pitfalls of moving bewteen editing tools.
08/01/2026	Sweetwater.com	Sweetwater has a very helpful article on eliminating mic feedback during live productions. This not only explains what causes feedback, but how to tune a room and gear than can make eliminating feedback easy. Well worth reading.
07/31/2026	Matthews Studio Equipment	Matthews, renowned for its ruggedly built grip gear, introduces the Monitor Stand III, the latest evolution of the company's trusted rolling monitor support. From a simple riser setup to a fully loaded rolling station, the Monitor Stand III adds straight-tracking, dual-locking casters that glide seamlessly across any set, with V-shaped brakes that lock in at three points of contact
07/30/2026	Axle AI	Axle AI is showcasing the next version of Portfolio DAM asset management software at the ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2026 Conference of the Society of American Archivists in New Orleans, LA, taking place from July 29 through August 1st. Portfolio DAM will be demonstrating the new 4.1.1 release of Portfolio Server and sharing their development roadmap in booth #703 at the Conference.
07/30/2026	Laowa	Laowa introduces Aksen — a new full-frame Parfocal Zoom Ultra Macro lens series comprising the Aksen 45mm f/2.8 1–5x Ultra Macro APO and the Aksen 17.5mm f/1.7 5–10x Ultra Macro APO, each available in both photo and cine variants. Beyond the headline 1–5x & 5–10x ultra-high magnification, the lens set distinguishes itself with its parfocal zoom design. Unlike traditional macro lenses, the Aksen maintains focus as the magnification ratio changes — no refocusing needed when zooming in or out.
07/30/2026	Avid	At IBC2026, Avid will share new advances including: AI tools for editors using Avid and Google Cloud, to bring generative AI into Media Composer; Content Core to automate logging, accelerate search and help editors find the right footage faster; and Connected media intelligence to unify content, metadata and workflows.
07/30/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Vertical Editing Tools for Final Cut Pro. These provide a vertical video production toolkit with adaptive layouts, titles and effects.
07/29/2026	Cine Gear Expo	Cine Gear 2026 just posted their Technical Awards Winners for this year's show. Technology categoreies include: Camera, support, lighting, post-production, sound, and other.
07/29/2026	Topaz Labs	Topaz Labs releases Wonder 3, an AI model for Topaz Photo that handles both high-quality inputs and heavily degraded still photos with the ability to determine textural detail. Topaz Photo can be run locally or in the cloud.
07/29/2026	Sonnet	Sonnet releases xMac Studio, this integrates a Mac Studio into a compact, rugged steel 3U rackmount enclosure with an optional Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion module to support diverse audio and video application workflows. Designed for expansion and performance.
07/29/2026	Brightline Lighting	TV Tech reports that Brighline Lighting has introduced the MOD1, the first fixture in its new MOD Series of professional LED lighting solutions. The MOD1 combines the soft, flattering illumination of Brightline's Flex-T rotating, lay-in ceiling fixture with the directional versatility of its SeriesONE LED studio fixtures. The result is a compact, suspended lighting solution that helps create professional studio looks in spaces where conventional lighting systems aren't practical.
07/29/2026	Lumagic	Lumagic has released Lumagic for DaVinci Resolve. This is an an adaptive HDR plugin processor for down-, up- and cross-conversion with automated grading. Its patented image analysis and dynamic per-pixel conversion replace time-consuming manual corrections. Supports both Mac and Windows.
07/29/2026	Spellshot	Spellshot enables Agentic AI editing in Apple Final Cut Pro. Uisng this extension, you prompt in Spellshot as you would Claude or Codex: review footage, trim dead space, compare takes, assemble a first cut, create graphics, or refine the timeline in Final Cut Pro. A free trial is available.
07/28/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Pulse Reactor for Final Cut Pro. This generates mesmerizing animations from your music and adds effects to clips and titles on your timeline that react to different audio frequencies.
07/28/2026	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design announced the new UltraStudio Mini 12G (US$$395) family of Thunderbolt capture and playback products. There are three models in the family - UltraStudio Mini Recorder 12G, UltraStudio Mini Monitor 12G, and UltraStudio Mini Replay 12G - and they are designed for extremely high quality broadcast use. All models work in all SD, HD and Ultra HD video standards up to 2160p60.
07/28/2026	Wondershare	Wondershare announces UniConverter 17. UniConverter 17 brings faster ProRes conversion, higher-quality compression, live stream downloads, and new 4K recording support. It also adds new AI features that let you enhance videos, restore photos, and auto-generate subtitles in seconds.
07/28/2026	evrApps	evrExpanse 7, a major update to the native macOS application for camera offload and media workflows, is now available. Version 7 runs the entire process (copy, convert and export) in a single pass, adds a persistent session report, and writes time-of-day timecode to stills as well as video, so photographs can be aligned with footage by time — as verified end-to-end in DaVinci Resolve 21. It runs locally, with no library to maintain and no subscription.
07/28/2026	Projective	At IBC2026, Projective will showcase Strawberry, its production asset management system. Projective will unveil three major innovations designed to eliminate operational chaos and streamline complex post-production workflows: AI-Powered vidual search with shot detection, single pane of glass for multisite management, and a fully hosted, all-in-one cloud post-production platform.
07/27/2026	Waves Audio	Waves Audio announces the release of Atlas Reverb, a new flagship algorithmic reverb plugin tuned by ear to create depth, movement and musical space inside real mixes. Atlas offers a curated collection of distinct reverb programs, each designed from scratch and tuned by ear for tone, density, reflection behavior, modulation, depth and feel.
07/27/2026	Retouch4me	Today, Retouch4me updated Retouch4me Crop tp version v1.210. New features include Smart Auto-Rotate, object detection, intelligent composition, face centering, workflow presets, and greater control over how edges are handled.
07/27/2026	Leitz Cine	Leitz announces that HEKTOR lenses can now be used on ARRI cameras with the new Hexamo mount system from P+S Technik. This opens up HEKTOR to every major cinema camera available, however this mount is not yet listed on the P&S website.
07/25/2026	Dedolight California	Dedolight California releases the new Pheon Lux Air MAX lineup. The PheonLux Air Max Series combines large-area soft light, fast inflatable setup, full-color control, mapping and professional wired or wireless operation in a production-friendly form factor.
07/24/2026	Portfolio DAM	Portfolio DAM is showcasing a new version of their Digital Asset Management software at the upcoming Archives*Records 2026 conference in New Orleans next week. This software is especially useful for archivists, records managers, and information professionals.
07/24/2026	Digital Anarchy	Adobe Premiere Pro's new AI Assistant is designed to help editors work faster, but can it also understand and control third-party plugins? To find out, Digital Anarchy tested the Premiere Pro 26.5 Beta AI Assistant with Beauty Box. This YouTube video (5 minutes) shows the results.
07/23/2026	Sennheiser	Sennheiser released an interview with Dr. Andreas Sennheiser, new CEO of Sennheiser. In it, he reflects on the dynamics of the professional audio market, his transition to solo CEO, Sennheiser's latest products and why they are focusing on the "digital workflow."
07/23/2026	Elgato	Elgato launches Key Light Air MK.2. This is a bright, soft light built for creators whose desk is their studio. Up to 2100 lumens with USB-C power and onboard touch controls.
07/23/2026	Boris FX	Boris FX releases the latest version of Acid Pro, the "original loop-based music software." First released in 1998, Acid Pro now includes nearly 3 GB of royality-free music loops.
07/23/2026	OWC	OWC today launched the OWC Express 4M2 Ultra, the fastest compact ready-to-run ThunderboltTM 5 NVMe RAID solution, in 4TB, 8TB, 16TB, and 32TB capacities. This single desktop RAID solution provides all-flash NVMe storage capacity, flexible RAID configuration, and the dramatically improved workflow efficiency of Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth.
07/23/2026	Bright Tangerine	Bright Tangerine debuts their new OpenRing System for the Sony FX5. OpenRigs' universal design philosophy to provide nearly limitless rigging and customization options ranging from full 15mm LWS rigs to minimalist cage systems.
07/22/2026	Sony Electronics	Sony releases the FX5 5K Cinema Camera. Key specs include 3:2 open gate recording, internal 16-bit X-OCN, three base ISOs, high frame rates, expanded monitoring options, and more. The camera has a new 16.6MP full-frame fully stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor alongside a BIONZ XR2 chip with an integrated Al processing unit.
07/21/2026	MovieLabs	Recently, MovieLabs, the non-profit technology research organization founded by the major Hollywood studios, published "The Vision 2030." This is a bold 10-year vision for the adoption of new technologies to aid in production, post and VFX. This links to a free downloadable PDF.
07/21/2026	MovieLabs	Recently, MovieLabs, the non-profit technology research organization founded by the major Hollywood studios, published a "Common Visual Language for Media Creation." These are workflow icons and diagrams that try to explain to the viewer the elements of a workflow and how the Tasks, Participants and Assets are related to each other. This links to their free report and case studies.
07/21/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Nodes 4 for Final Cut, Motion, Premiere, After Effects, and Resolve. This plugin combines 3D models, procedural geometry, voxels and titles in stunning motion graphic animations. Contains 300 built-in presets.
07/21/2026	EBU Sport	CineD reports EBU Sport has published “Raising the Bar”, a set of practical camera and broadcast direction guidelines aimed at ending the sexualization of women athletes in live athletics coverage. For directors, camera operators, and VT operators working in live sports, this is a rare document: a broadcaster-driven style guide that addresses framing and replay decisions shot by shot, using illustrated examples drawn entirely from real broadcast coverage.
07/21/2026	Panavision	Panavision continues publishing conversations with filmmakers and cinematographers. The latest is Cinematographer Todd Martin. He spent years shooting commercials, music videos and short films before stepping into narrative features with writer-director Lauren Hadaway's "The Novice," which earned him the Best Cinematography prize at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival.
07/17/2026	Hedge	The latest Hedge newsletter lists all their new releases: Shared licenses for Hedge apps, reports in Offshoot, Mimiq workspaces for Avid Media Composer, and improved LTFS support in Canister for Mac.
07/17/2026	ARRI	ARRI introduces ARRI Omnibar, the newest member of ARRI’s lighting portfolio. This compact linear LED fixture, available in two lengths, offers flexible mounting options, high-quality ARRI light output, and a slim, modular design It can be used on-set and in the studio.
07/17/2026	ARRI	ARRI releases ARRI LUKA is a new plugin for Unreal Engine that allows users to plan and test with ARRI lights, ARRI cameras, and creative setups in a real-time virtual environment. Incorporating virtual lighting fixtures and accessories, virtual cameras, and intuitive controls, LUKA helps filmmakers explore ideas, refine looks, and prepare shoots with greater confidence, at very little cost.
07/16/2026	Telos Alliance	Telos Alliance is hosting a free Zoom webinar on dialogue intelligibility July 28, 2026. This roundtable, hosted by Kirsten Smith, features some of the industry's top thinkers, including Jim Starzynski, Director & Principal Audio Engineer at NBCUniversal, Ann Charles of Mediabobs, Alan Archer-Boyd from BBC R&D, Pau Arumí of Dolby’s Entertainment Group, and Jan Rennies of Fraunhofer IDMT.
07/16/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Multi Revealer 2 for Final Cut Pro. This offers 34 new templates to give you even better ways to animate logos. It is also a free update for existing customers!
07/16/2026	SmallRig	SmallRig launches the x Potato Jet TRIBEX PRO X‑Clutch Carbon Fiber Monopod. Squeeze the single handle to extend all three carbon fiber leg sections in under one second with automatic locking. Made of carbon fiber, it weighs only 1.0kg (2.2lb), yet supports up to 25.0kg (55.1lb) at full extension. Folds to 66.0cm (26.0in) and extends to 147.0cm (57.9in) – ideal for travel.
07/15/2026	Lume Cube	Lume Cube introduces the Lume Cube 2’ Tube Light is a powerful RGB LED lighting solution. Featuring a full-spectrum RGB color system and adjustable color temperature from 2700K to 7500K, the 2’ Tube Light allows you to seamlessly transition from warm ambient tones to crisp daylight or vibrant, saturated colors using the Lume Cube app.
07/15/2026	Audio-Technica	Audio-Technica announces the new 20 Series Control Application, a Stream Deck plug-in designed to provide streamlined control of compatible Audio-Technica USB microphones directly from Elgato Stream Deck devices. Compatible with the Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X, Audio-Technica AT2020USB-XP and Audio-Technica AT2040USB microphones, the 20 Series Control Application allows users to mute and unmute microphones instantly, adjust microphone input levels, and, for AT2020USB-XP users, control Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and Noise Reduction (NR) functions directly from the Stream Deck interface.
07/15/2026	SMPTE	TV Tech reports that the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) is expanding access to practical, industry-focused education through open standards, foundational learning, instructor-led education, and hands-on training. This article includes links and instructor references.
07/15/2026	Sonnet	Catching up on news we missed, last April Sonnet announced two professional Thunderbolt 5 docking stations, the Echo 20 and Echo 21 - each with 10GbE for Mac, Windows and Chromebook computers. The docks feature three Thunderbolt 5 ports, one 10 GbE port, nine 10 Gbps USB ports, audio ports, two video outputs and 140 watts of charging power. The Echo 21 also includes internal M.2 NVMe SSD storage.
07/15/2026	Tamron	Tamron introduces their latest mirrorless lens in the ultra-wide 12-20mm f/2.8 for Sony E Mount and Nikon Z Mount cameras. This full frame zoom lens delivers professional performance without the bulk and weight. Characterized best by its dramatic wide-angle perspective, this 12mm wide-angle view makes this lens perfect for dramatic landscapes, and the fast, f/2.8 aperture delivers a bright view that is ideal for night skies and astro photography. Plus, the lens even offers stunning close-up performance with a minimum focusing distance of just 7.1” at the wide end.
07/14/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Podcaster Visuals for Final Cut Pro. These include layouts, lower thirds, shape-based transitions and motion graphics to help content video creators create professional-looking podcasts using Final Cut Pro. Created with a clean, minimalist aesthetic and neutral color palette.
07/14/2026	Glyph	Glyph Production Technologies introduces the Atom EX family. This series of rugged, high-speed SSD hard drives is built for speed, reliability, and demanding production environments. Connecteed via USB and supporting speeds up to 7,000 MB/s, Glyph's SteadyIO technology delivers consistent, uninterrupted read and write speeds, so you stay efficient and finish on time.
07/14/2026	The Creativity Conference	The Creativity Conference has posted two complete Conference recordings - New York & London - which are now free and available. With a combined total of over 20 different inspirational speakers, including the 'Father of Digital Art' Lawrence Gartel, Microsoft Envisioneer Mike Pell, Drop Dead Generous Co-founder John Sweeney, award-winning blind filmmaker Adam Morse, and so many more, I'm sure that you'll find something interesting to take away and apply to your creative projects.
07/13/2026	retouch4.me	retouch4.me releases the 1.210 update to Retouch4.me Crop. New features include: Smart Auto-Rotate: The AI now analyzes not just the subject's position, but the geometry of the entire photo and new cropping modes based on subject, face centering, workflow presets, and edge controls.
07/13/2026	ARRI	ARRI has entered into an agreement to sell its global rental activities in Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America to H2 Equity Partners. (Illumination Dynamics will remain part of ARRI.) A key rationale for the transaction is to resolve a structural conflict of interest between ARRI’s manufacturing business and its own rental business: as a manufacturer of camera and lighting technology, ARRI supplies customers and partners worldwide, some of whom compete with its rental activities.
07/09/2026	NAB Show	The 2026 NAB Show - New York opens registration with 50% off show floor passes (using code EM01 available through July 24. (Keep in mind that many exhibitors offer free show passes). The event will be held at the Javits Center, New York, October 21-22, 2026.
07/09/2026	Sony Electronics	Sony releases the RX 10 V camera. At the front of this camera is the very same ZEISS 24-600mm f/2.4-4 Vario-Sonar T* found in the IV. It’s sharp, bright, and sits afront the heart of the camera. That is the Exmor RS 20.1-megapixel 1.0 Type Stacked Sensor, which delivers detailed image rendering with smooth, natural gradations.
07/08/2026	Apple	Apple announced in a Tech Note that, effective with macOS 28 (Fall, 2027), encrypted HFS+ hard drives will no longer be supported. Encrypted drives need to be either reformatted as APFS, or decrypted. Unencrypted HFS+ and APFS drives are NOT affected. This link provides instructions.
07/08/2026	Lead the Way	Michael sent me a note saying that non-Pro iPhones can now record video in Apple Log 2. Log media offers a wider exposure range for filmmakers, editors and colorists. Michael included this link which provides tools for both RAW and Log video.
07/08/2026	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design today announced the new UltraStudio Express 3G family of pocket-sized high-speed USB4 capture and playback products. This compact and portable family is designed for high-quality broadcast use and is compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux computers with USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 connections. The family includes two models, the UltraStudio Express Monitor 3G plays back to 3G-SDI and HDMI and the UltraStudio Express Recorder 3G captures from 3G-SDI and HDMI.
07/07/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases LightSpeed Transitions 2 for Final Cut Pro. 75 fast and seamless transitions, now with AI-based person detection for cool new contour effects.
07/07/2026	ARRI	ARRI releases the ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme, a new camera that brings high frame rate output of up to 8x to live productions using traditional SDI workflows. Together with ARRI’s Live Production System LPS-1, the new camera enables the emotion and drama of live entertainment events to be broadcast not just in ARRI image quality, but also in stunningly beautiful slow motion.
07/07/2026	AES Show	Early Bird registration is now open for AES Show Nashville 2026, the Audio Engineering Society’s reimagined three-day event taking place October 30–November 1 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN.
07/06/2026	Spongefork	Spongefork updates ShadowTag to version 1.74. ShadowTag is a free macOS audio metadata editor, adds non-destructive trim, fade, and normalize editing, automatic segment and stem splitting, Smart Playlists, and faster library imports. Organizing, playback, and analysis stay free; ShadowTag Pro ($99) unlocks writing metadata and exporting. Requires macOS 14+.
07/06/2026	Eddie AI	Eddie AI is offering free video review with time-stamped comments from anyone with whom you share the link. Called "Eddie Review," this website also offers AI feedback on your video with quick, time-stamped notes.
07/03/2026	Sanken	At NAB 2026, Sanken introduced a wide range of new shotgun, lavalier and boundary microphones for film and video production. This web page links to all the new gear.
07/02/2026	Boris FX	Boris FX acquires iZotope. iZotope builds intelligent tools across all of audio production, including Ozone for mastering and a full suite for mixing, vocal processing, and metering.
07/02/2026	Vü	Vu introduces the next generation of Vü Studio. With a completely redesigned interface and a faster, more capable Al assistant, creating content is easier than ever. Generate higher-quality images and videos, draft scripts, plan shoots, write social posts, and move from idea to execution without leaving the platform.
07/02/2026	ReelNotes	ReelNotes is a media logging and note-taking workspace for filmmakers, editors, researchers, journalists, students, podcasters, and anyone working closely with recorded material on Mac. Capture ideas quickly, organise them visually, see structure over time, collaborate more clearly, and carry your work smoothly into editing, review, or sharing.
07/02/2026	ZY Optics	ZY Optics unveils the Zone T1 series of cine lenses. These combine an ultra-fast T1 aperture, cinematic rendering, and consistent optical performance across the entire focal length range. From wide-angle compositions to intimate close-ups, each lens is designed to deliver a distinctive yet cohesive visual character.
07/01/2026	New Media Film Festival	The New Media Film Festival announces its Award Winners for 2026.
06/30/2026	Apple	Apple updates Creator Studio with new integrations with Pixelmator Pro across Final Cut Pro, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers; even more intelligent tools in Final Cut Pro; the ability to generate shapes to further customize a project; and a new Producer Project in Logic Pro. UPDATE: Apple reports that these upgrades apply to the stand-alone versions of these apps as well. Upgrades require macOS 15.6 or later.
06/30/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Vertical Collage. This plug-in provides friendly, travelogue aesthetics to apply to photos and media.
06/30/2026	Freedman Labs	Freedman Labs releases three new utilities for editors. PrepMyMedia removes junk in filenames like special characters, emojis, and non-ASCII clutter, then standardizes everything in seconds. WatchMyEdit emails you as soon as your video's ready and can even upload it for you. ViewMyAttic helps Avid Media Composer editors visualize, inspect, and safely restore bin backups from the Attic without trial-and-error restores inside your project.
06/30/2026	ProFoto	By popular demand, Profoto introduces three extra-large Profoto Softbox options—5’ Octa, 4×6’, and 1×6’—available in white and silver. Designed for commercial studios, rentals, and demanding productions, these new large size Profoto Softboxes set a new benchmark for large-scale light shaping - combining powerful light control with an exceptionally fast and intuitive setup.
06/29/2026	Pelican	Pelican introduces their "Next Generation Protector Cases." These cases are re-engineered from shell to wheel — tougher HPX² polymer, precision push-button latches, and all-new wheels. 12% tougher resin. Better impact resistance, UV resistance, and dimensional stability. Coming soon is a "grid-point in-case organization panel."
06/26/2026	Blackmagic Design	Yesterday, Blackmagic Design released DaVinci Resolve 25.0.1. This was primarily a bug-fix and stabilization release, the link below displays what was fixed and includes a direct link to the Resolve home page.
06/26/2026	Adobe	On June 23, Adobe released Premiere 26.3. Here’s a list of key features, all new features and bug fixes, plus links to learn more.
06/25/2026	Boris FX	Boris FX releases Optics 2026.5. Optics provides cinematic effects for modern photo workflows. New features include support for Apple Photos, Capture One and Affinity Photo, three new plugins and better AI tools.
06/25/2026	Matthews Studio Equipment	Matthews releases the T-Go Ball Head Kit. This is designed for shots that don't have obvious mounting solutions. The grid clamp assembly fits 1.5" to 2" diameter, letting you clamp directly to the railing of an amphitheater or concert venue for a secure, minimal-footprint camera position right where you need it.
06/25/2026	TVTech	TVTech releases their latest ebook: "TVTech Special Guide to Sports Production Technology." This dives into the cutting-edge technology and field-tested best practices bringing fans closer to the action—on any screen, anywhere in the world. The report is free, but sign-up is required.
06/25/2026	Adobe	This morning, Adobe announced, a definitive agreement to acquire Topaz Labs, an AI company specializing in industry-leading video and image enhancement technology. Topaz Labs and its Emmy Award-winning AI technology will be integrated across Adobe's creative AI portfolio; as well as remain stand-alone products.
06/25/2026	Wisycom	At InfoComm 2026, Wisycom released the MPR60 Wideband IEM/IFB Receiver with expanded multichannel IFB mode, MATF Wideband Antenna Matrix and PFL Portable RF over Fiber (RFoF) Box. Together, these technologies deliver significant advancements for large‑scale, complex wireless infrastructures across broadcast, live events, corporate production and RF over Fiber applications.
06/25/2026	OWC	OWC launches its new line of OWC Atlas Core CFexpress 4.0 Type B 256GB memory cards. Affordably-priced, this provides up to 3,571MB/s read, 2,227MB/s write, and 368MB/s sustained write speeds going beyond the VPG200 certification. The OWC Atlas Core CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory card handles RAW burst photography, 4K video, and up to 8K compressed video without dropped frames.
06/25/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory announces FxFactory Pro 7 for Final Cut, Motion, Premiere, After Effects and Resolve. AI-based depth masking, new procedural generators and a redesigned Edge Work effect round up a myriad other improvements that went into FxFactory Pro 7. Current users can upgrade today for only $99.
06/25/2026	CRDBAG	CRDBAG introduces CRDBAG bundles in the US. These containers - built around the Zarges K470 aluminium case - are up to 50% lighter than plastic, with 15–20% more interior space. They are designed to organize and store all the disparate small items related to production.
06/24/2026	ARRI	For the first time in Eurovision’s 70-year history, the contest was captured not with standard broadcast cameras, but 24 ARRI ALEXA 35 Live cameras with Super 35 sensors, industry-leading dynamic range, exceptional sensitivity, bespoke creative looks, and unrivalled cinematic image quality. ARRI created a behind-the-scenes documentary on how these cameras were integrated into a live production.
06/24/2026	Chimera	At CineGear, Chimera debuted the Covered Wagon with Frame, designed by gaffer Charlie Schneider. Four corner receivers take Chimera arc poles into a clean half dome, wrapped in Chimera Cloth or the diffusion of your choice.
06/23/2026	Red Digital Camera	RED introduces the KOMODO-X with an all-new 6K global shutter sensor and enhanced features. The next evolution of KOMODO features all-new sensor technology that multiplies frame rate and dynamic range performance within a new advanced platform and all-new Z Mount option for ultimate lens flexibility.
06/23/2026	The Hollywood Reporter	The Hollywood Reporter writes that the Motion Picture Editors Guild has become a co-sponsor of California's postproduction tax credit bill winding its way through the California legislature. The bill bill aims to lure editing, VFX, sound mixing, scoring and other types of post opportunities for projects that shoot in California.
06/23/2026	Kit Plus	UK-based Kit Plus is auctioning premium broadcast and professional AV equipment direct from leading UK studios, rental houses, and vendors. Production-ready gear spanning cameras, lenses, lighting, audio consoles, switchers, pedestals, PTZs, infrastructure, monitoring, and more. Auction ends June 30, 2026.
06/23/2026	Waves Audio	Waves Audio announced the release of V17, a major update across the Waves plugin catalog that introduces a completely redesigned preset management system; new live sound and post-production enhancements; and Mix Unlock, a premium feature within StudioVerse that gives users greater control over finished stereo audio.
06/22/2026	Filmmakers Academy	Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC, puts five radically different sets of glass side-by-side to test to see if a $25,000 piece of elite cinema glass truly outperforms a modern $2,500 prime lens? This video compares raw rendering across wide, media and close-up lenses, as well as bokeh and flares. Fun and informative to watch.
06/22/2026	TV Tech	TV Tech reports that Kaleidescape has introduced the Strato K Movie Player, the first consumer storage and playback product that can deliver 8K content as part of an ecosystem that will offer a wide range of content in resolution up to 4320/30p. Equally important, with Kaleidescape’s new 4K Cinematic format, this is the first consumer device capable of playing back content in 4K with full 4:4:4 chroma sampling and up to 2160p/60/12-bit delivery.
06/21/2026	ArtList	According to CTech and CineD, Artlist, the Israeli creative technology company, is cutting roughly 200 of its approximately 500 employees, about 40% of its workforce, as it pivots to what it calls an “AI-native” operating model. The move arrives just a year after the company hired 120 people, crossed $300 million in annual recurring revenue, and signed on as financier and executive producer of Hollywood’s first union-compliant AI-hybrid feature film.
06/19/2026	The Creativity Conference	At InfoComm 2026, The Creativity Conference announced its second annual London event - in partnership with Raindance Film Festival - to take place next week, on June 26th, closing out the festival on its main stage from 3-5pm.
06/18/2026	Adobe	Adobe today announced a major expansion of creative agentic AI across Adobe Firefly, along with the introduction of its creative agent to Creative Cloud applications. These latest capabilities are available today through a waitlist. AI Assistant in Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Frame.io are available today in public beta.
06/17/2026	Creative Cow	Creative Cow has an excellent comparison between five AI video enhancers for restoring quality in older video. Author Kate Luvis compared Aiarty Video Enhancer, Topaz Video AI, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and TensorPix. Many visual examples are included.
06/17/2026	B&H Photo	B&H Photo just published a website "Intro to Virtual Production." This free website demystifies virtual production and what you need to know to use it successfully. I especially liked the section on production essentials.
06/17/2026	AJA Video Systems	At InfoComm 2026, AJA debuted the Io Xpand Thunderbolt 5 Expansion Chassis for KONA and Corvid PCIe I/O cards. Io Xpand is ideal for creative or live production environments where space is limited and portability matters, including on-set, remote production, and live switching. Video professionals can pair the new chassis with either a KONA 1, KONA 4, or KONA 5 I/O card and a Thunderbolt 5-equipped computer to create a powerful, compact workstation with advanced throughput and video capture/playback functionality.
06/17/2026	SMPTE	SMPTE just announced that its entire Standards catalog is now freely available to the global media technology community. This includes all published SMPTE Standards, Recommended Practices, Engineering Guidelines and Registered Disclosure Documents (RDDs), as well as all future releases. SMPTE's move to an open-access Standards Library is part of a broader effort to modernize the organization's Standards development and publication processes.
06/16/2026	Sennheiser	At InfoComm 2026, Sennheiser will launch PartnerLink, a Sennheiser integration capability that enables supported Sennheiser products to be configured directly within leading third-party AV platforms, simplifying deployment and accelerating commissioning. The first implementation launches with Q-SYS, supporting direct configuration of TeamConnect Ceiling M Plus within Q-SYS Designer workflows.
06/16/2026	Pliant Technologies	At InfoComm 2026, Pliant Technologies will introduce CrewCom Flex, the world’s first frameless matrix intercom system and the only complete matrix IP-based intercom solution that converges wired, wireless, and virtual voice communication on a standards-based AES67 / SMPTE ST 2110 backbone — all without the limitations of traditional matrix hardware frames.
06/16/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Grainy Collection for Final Cut Pro. These effects provide high-contrast, noir-inspired themes with titles, lower thirds, effects and transition that bring film grain looks to your projects.
06/16/2026	Rise Awards	Rise WIB, the award-winning advocacy group championing gender diversity and career progression across the broadcast and media technology industry, today announced that entries for the Rise Awards 2026 are now open. The Rise Awards recognise and celebrate the women, advocates and organiaations making a significant impact across the industry. Nominations are open now through 17.00 GMT, 5th August 2026. The shortlist will be announced at the IBC2026 show.
06/16/2026	Retouch4.me	Retouch4.me announces MyShot, a cloud-service that replaces traditional photo workflow with a single, unifited, workspace. Once the photo is shot, MyShot handles upload, AI-based color correction and retouching, cropping for optimaly composition, batch image processing, then send the client a link for instance image access.
06/12/2026	Topaz Labs	Topaz Labs releases NeuroStream 2 for Mac. First launched in March 2026, Topaz NeuroStream is proprietary VRAM optimization technology that reduces AI memory requirements by up to 95%. Today’s release focuses specifically on an extra boost to Mac hardware performance. Many images that once took minutes to enhance now take just seconds.
06/12/2026	Women in Media	On June 7th, Women In Media hosted The 5th Annual Altitude Awards, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of women and gender non-conforming cinematographers, gaffers, and camera operators. The Altitude Awards spotlight both established professionals and rising voices. Their winners and semi-finalists’ artistry, innovation, and technical excellence continue to shape the future of filmmaking.
06/11/2026	Boris FX	Boris FX releases Mocha Pro 2026.5. New features include mesh tracking with occlusions and shadows, advanced AI mattes, Auto Nudge and AI-drive point tracking simplify adjusting tracks, an improved Curve Editor, more flexible exports, and compatibility with Windows ARM and improved Python API support.
06/11/2026	AJA Video Systems	AJA announces KONA IP25 support for Colorfront Transkoder and On-Set Dailies software on Windows. The integration allows production and post professionals using AJA’s ST 2110 I/O card and Colorfront software to take advantage of the advanced throughput that ST 2110 provides to streamline local and remote dailies, transcoding, and streaming.
06/11/2026	Interdependent	Introducing INTERDEPENDENT - a member-owned founder-led enterprise operating across media, capital, and technology. INTERDEPENDENT operates a studio system for independent filmmakers to produce, market, and exhibit their movies anywhere in the world. The company works together with an affiliated capital entity INTERDEPENDENT Ventures, a Delaware Series LP that invests in productions and related technologies through a separate multi-fund structure.
06/10/2026	Ikan	At InfoCom, Ikan will showcase their STUDIO ROVER-01 and STUDIO ROVER-02 mobile production studios. These compact "studios on wheels" start with a 19″ shock-mount rack and build a mobile cart around it; erecting a rigid motorized column which holds your camera, teleprompter, and PoE studio light on top. All controllable over IP.
06/09/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Bold Titles for Final Cut Pro. Bold Titles packs 30 animated title templates combining strong typography with dynamic backgrounds, extrusion effects, neon accents, and soft shadows. Capture attention instantly while maintaining clarity and balance, making it ideal for promos, social media, branding, and high-energy edits.
06/08/2026	Apple	Apple previewed the next generation of Apple Intelligence and introduced Siri AI, an entirely new version of Siri that is profoundly more intelligent, knowledgeable, and capable, which will run on iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27; releasing this fall.
06/08/2026	Apple	Apple unveils macOS Golden Gate, the next major version of its Mac operating system, during its WWDC 2026 keynote. Only systems with Apple silicon will be supported. Apple provided a wealth of press releases supporting these new versions.
06/07/2026	The Creativity Conference	Limited tickets remain for the free Creativity Conference NYC, on Thursday, June 18. A day devoted to creative inspiration with inspiring presentations by world-class creative luminaries at the Microsoft Garage.
06/05/2026	Matthews Studio Equipment	At Cine Gear, Matthews introduced: Matthellini² in Black Hyper-Chrome, resigned jaw pad, tapped 14"-20 stainless steel baby pin, clamp to any surface; T-GO 5/8" Kit, a new standard for 5/8" rigging; T-GO Ball Head Kit, sleek, strong, low profile camera rigging originally built for roller coasters and high-impact sports; Monitor Stand III, the next evolution in high-end camera support.
06/05/2026	Daz Studio	Daz Studio today announced the release of Daz Studio 6, the newest version of its flagship 3D creation platform for creating your own stunning 3D scenes that you can turn into high-resolution 3D images (renders) and animations. Daz Studio 6 now includes faster asset loading, improved content organization, viewport performance enhancements, and new tools for working with complex scenes.
06/05/2026	Kondor Blue	At Cine Gear, Kondor Blue showcases a range of new camera accessories: Canon R6 camera cage, 4x5.65" ND filter, Sony PTZ Camera Wall Mount, 24V 6" D-Tap to DC Right Angle Straight Cable (For Canon C80 & C70), along with other cinematography equipment and new camera accessories.
06/05/2026	Zeiss	At Cine Gear, Zeiss introduced the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that brings the speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows. Spanning 35 mm to 200 mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look with pronounced oval bokeh and a stretched sense of spatial depth with a lightweight, fully integrated motor system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors.
06/05/2026	IAMT	IAMT, formerly IABM, introduces a new web portal for technology innovators, service providers, buyers and end users across broadcast, streaming, enterprise, and emerging media sectors. Recent reports include: State of MediaTech, released at NAB.
06/05/2026	Bright Tangerine	Bright Tangerine (UK) announced the Titan Arm 2 Ti: a stronger variant of their bestselling Titan Arm 2 monitor arm. This on-camera monitor arm was reinforced to support more weight, added titanium-reinforced pistons, and interchangeable ends for compatibility.
06/04/2026	Glyph	Glyph announces Atom EX80 USB4 80Gbps portable SSD with location track. The Atom EX80 by Glyph is a rugged, next-generation portable SSD engineered for demanding creative and professional workflows. Featuring cutting-edge USB4 80Gbps connectivity, sustained real-world performance up to 7,000 MB/s, integrated location-tracking capability, and a magnetic mounting system.
06/03/2026	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design today released DaVinci Resolve 21. DaVinci Resolve 21 is a significant update introducing hundreds of features including new AI tools like IntelliSearch for fast content searching, CineFocus for focal point adjustment and tools for facial refinement. The Krokodove toolset adds over 70 new graphics to Fusion, Fairlight folders simplify audio track management, plus there are improvements to keyframing, MultiMaster trim passes, layer list node graphs and more.
06/03/2026	Blackmagic Design	Today, Blackmagic Design released Fusion Studio 21. This version includes support for Krokodove motion graphics effects, over 70 new motion graphics effects and tools, new Macro Editor with inspector view and publishing to macro, native support for OGraf HTML graphics and Lottie animations, Text+ and MultiText support spell checkingm, font improvements include emoji, color fonts, and more.
06/03/2026	Blackmagic Design	Today, Blackmagic Design announced Blackmagic Camera 10.2. This free update adds support for phase detect autofocus to Blackmagic PYXIS 6K and support for Blackmagic Cloud stream routing with PYXIS 6K. This lets you route a live stream from the camera directly into your studio, or stream to multiple platforms at the same time using Blackmagic Cloud.
06/03/2026	CreamSource	CreamSource introduced Vortex2 and Vortex2 Soft, two compact additions to the Vortex cinematic lighting family that carry over the same CreamOS workflow, colour science, rugged build quality, and IP65 weather resistance crews have come to expect from the range – now in a smaller 160W form factor.
06/03/2026	Elgato	Elgato announces the Wave XLR Pro, an integrated audio matrix, is now shipping. Built for modern workflows, Wave XLR Pro delivers onboard effects with real-time processing, VST effects integration, and full control through Wave Link, powered by Wave FX Processor.
06/03/2026	Atomos	Atomos announces the Sumo Pro-19, a 19" 4K monitor-recorder-switcher. With built in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity for remote collaboration you can upload directly to camera to cloud platforms like ATOMOSphere, Frame.io, Dropbox, and more. Transmit or receive high quality NDI HX3 video over IP streams. With AirGlu wireless timecode you can sync multiple cameras and devices frame-accurately over Bluetooth or RF.
06/03/2026	NANLUX/NANLITE	At CineGear, NANLUX/NANLITE will showcase the PavoSlim 360C. Measuring 4′ × 2′, this expanded surface delivers smooth, even illumination, whether used as a key, overhead, or ambient light. Despite its large size, the PavoSlim 360C maintains the series’ ultra-slim design, measuring just 1.96 cm / 0.77 in thick, making it convenient and efficient to install, conceal, or move the fixture. A pair of PavoSlim 360C fixtures can be combined into a 4′ × 4′ sized source with the optional Dual-Panel Coupler (AS-DPC-PS360), providing broader coverage and an even larger soft-light surface.
06/03/2026	Panavision	Panavision announces Prim0 65 motion picture lenses. Delivering the famed look of Panavision’s storied 35mm-format Primo spherical optics, Primo 65 primes offer full coverage of 65mm-format camera sensors and also deliver excellent performance on large format and super 35 digital cameras.
06/03/2026	RED DIGITAL CINEMA	At Cine Gear, RED is presenting panels with leading cinematographers on the art and technology of creating powerful images. As well, RED will showcase the V-RAPTOR XE, RED Cine-Broadcast, and RED Connect in a special collaboration with Iodyne, along with an exclusive Phantom Track demo.
06/02/2026	RetinaDesk	RetinaDesk is a focused site covering exactly one niche: 5K and 6K external monitors compatible with modern Mac hardware. Every single monitors we review is evaluated on macOS. Because "best monitor for Mac" from many tech sites typically means "best 4K monitor". And that's the wrong answer for macOS. Apple's rendering pipeline was designed around 218 PPI Retina density. Site includes a VERY helpful multi-monitor configurator.
06/02/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory announces Podcast Pack for Final Cut Pro. This is a full set of motion graphics, titling, grids and lower thirds to deliver better video content.
06/01/2026	Halter Technical	Halter Technical founder, Doc Justice, hosted a podcast yesterday with Curtis Judd, acclaimed audio educator and sound mixer. The discussion covered WildTrax, modern recording workflows, metadata management, Dante networking, production sound practices, and the future of software based recording systems. The conversation was packed with valuable information for anyone working in production audio.
06/01/2026	Cine Gear Expo	Cine Gear Expo requests attendees to check out the Clean Tech Demo Space, where you can discover clean mobile power battery solutions firsthand and explore product capabilities, compatibility, and production use cases
06/01/2026	DPP	DPP, in partnership with talent agency UTA, announces "Production Now." This one day conference (Aug. 13, 2026 in LA) is designed for leaders from both established media and the new content economy, to explore the forces reshaping the content economy and answer the question: where is the real value in content today?
06/01/2026	NVIDIA	NVIDIA today unveiled NVIDIA RTX Spark, a new superchip that reinvents Windows PCs for the era of personal AI agents. Targeted at Apple's unannounced M5, the RTX Spark features an NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores and fifth-generation Tensor Cores with FP4 precision, connected via the NVIDIA NVLink-C2C chip-to-chip interconnect to a high-performance, 20-core NVIDIA Grace CPU. Adobe announced it is rearchitecting Photoshop and Premiere to run on this chip. Windows computers supporting this chip will be released later this year.
06/01/2026	Zhongyi Optics	At Cine Gear, Zhongyi Optics will offer an exclusive first look at the Zone T1 Cine Kit. This offers exceptional low-light performance and cinematic depth with the ultra-fast T1 design, perfect for demanding productions and creative storytelling.
06/01/2026	OWC	OWC announces the acquisition of PowerON Services, a recognized leader in IT asset disposition (ITAD), trade-in, reverse logistics, refurbishment, and technology value recovery solutions. The goal of the acquisition is to help organizations get more value out of the technology they already own, keep good equipment working longer, protect data properly, reduce unnecessary waste, and create smarter lifecycle strategies from beginning to end.
06/01/2026	OWC	At Cine Gear, OWC will showcase it's latest high-performance Thunderbolt 5 storage, portable SSDs, memory cards, and workflow solutions to speed creative workflows.
05/31/2026	NY Times Magazine	This morning, The New York Times Magazine published an in-depth profile of Tilly Norwood, the AI-generated "actress," and her creator Eline van der Velden. It is a fascinating look at the challenge of creating an AI character, Tilly's impact on the industry, Eline's motivation in creating her and her goals for the process. While this is behind a paywall, if you can possibly read this, it will be worth your time.
05/29/2026	Samsung	Samsung launches three new QD-OLED G8 4K monitors: 40", 32" and 27". Specifically designed for gaming and creative work, with pixel densities of 166 PPI (27") and 140 PPI (32"),they also include a Glare Free film that is 54% less glossy than conventional Anti Reflection film.
05/29/2026	Vū	On May 28, 2026, Vū hosted a summit on "The AI Driven Future of Content." This brought together brands, teams, and organizations to explore how Al can help elevate content, engage audiences, and drive revenue through real-time production and next-generation creative tools. From this meeting, they distilled a free white paper summarizing key points.
05/28/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory updates SilenceScout for Final Cut Pro and Resolve. This plugin cuts silence out of your clips in just one click. or turns it into gaps, or blades transitions from speech to silence. Version 1.1 is a free upgrade that adds Multicam and Compound Clip support.
05/28/2026	Ikan	At InfoCom 2026, Ikan will showcase STUDIO ROVER, a powerful mobile production studio designed to bring a complete broadcast setup wherever you need it, as well as their extensive line of Lyra PoE Lights, and our new 21" Aura™ Teleprompter systems.
05/28/2026	Boris FX	Boris FX introduces Silhouette 2026, with faster AI-assisted matting, AI-based motion tracking, better matte cleanup and improved beauty work.
05/27/2026	Eddie AI	At Cine Gear Expo, Eddie AI, the AI assistant video editor for video professionals, today announced a major set of workflow updates anchored by Night Shift, Eddie AI’s agentic post-production workflow that turns raw footage into a rough cut while editors are away from their desk. Eddie AI will showcase Night Shift alongside new context-aware A- and B-roll logging, expanded Pro+ project capacity, still-image support for B-roll logging, and new backgrounder support.
05/27/2026	Matthews Studio Equipment	Matthews introduces the MSE Lot - a permanent, rotating collection of B-stock, open box, refurbished, and road-worn Matthews gear. Every item is hand-inspected by our team and graded into one of four conditions: Like New – Open Box, never used in production; Certified Repair — serviced by our techs, performs to spec; Like New – Obsolete — discontinued model, pristine condition; Road Worn — Scratches and stories. Fully functional. Priced accordingly.
05/26/2026	Pipe Lighting	At Cine Gear Expo, Pipe Lighting will launch PixelMat. Developed as a fast-deploy softbox system, PixelMat combines high-output RGBWW light with an ultra-thin, flexible form factor. Unlike traditional panels or rigid frames, it can be integrated directly into the set – mounted to ceilings, wrapped around structures, or used inside frames, allowing cinematographers to shape light in spaces where conventional fixtures cannot be used.
05/26/2026	Flanders Scientific	At Cine Gear Expo, Flanders Scientific will introduce the XMP270C, a new compact 26.5-inch UHD QD-OLED reference monitor designed to deliver the same industry-leading image fidelity and color accuracy of the popular XMP270 in a smaller, lighter, and more installation-friendly form factor. The XMP270C features a 3840×2160 10-bit QD-OLED panel capable of 1000 nits peak luminance with an approximately 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio and extremely wide viewing angles.
05/26/2026	QNAP	At Cine Gear Expo, QNAP will showcase three new platforms for media and entertainment workflows. Headlining the announcement are the TBS-h574TX, a portable hot-swappable All-flash field studio for DIT workflows, the QAI-h1290FX, a high-performance all-flash platform built for AI-powered media search and multi-user collaboration, and the TVS-AIh1688ATX, a hybrid Thunderbolt 5-ready system designed for creators who need both speed and capacity in one solution.
05/26/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Shadows & Substance,for Final Cut Pro. These are 22 transitions based on passing shadows, silhouettes, and textured objects
05/26/2026	AI Creative Summit	The AI Creative Summit 2026 - Nov. 11, 2026 - features three parallel content streams, allowing attendees to tailor their experience across creativity, applied insight, and technical innovation. Held at BFI Sounthbank, London.
05/26/2026	Micromat	Micromat releases Drive Scope version 2.0.6. Drive Scope monitors your computer’s hard drives at all times and warns you if it finds any indicators that your drives might fail soon. This new version is optimized for macOS Tahoe and provides minor bug fixes.
05/26/2026	Wondershare	Wondershare releases UniConverter 17 with faster ProRes conversion, higher-quality compression, live stream downloads, and new 4K recording support. It also adds new AI features that let you enhance videos, restore photos, and auto-generate subtitles in seconds.
05/25/2026	Cine Gear Expo	Cine Gear Expo announces its full conference and expo schedule. The show runs Friday & Saturday, June 5-6, 2026, at the Universal Studios Lot in Los Angeles, CA. 30+ seminars, 200+ exhibors over two days. This is the show's 30th anniversary.
05/25/2026	NANLUX/NANLITE	At Cine Gear Expo, NANLUX/NANLITE will showcase their Evoke 5C. This tiny light delivers 2,026 lux of pro-level light shaping and precision with full-color output, yet measures just 5.6×4.4×4.5 cm (2.2 × 1.73 × 1.77 in) and weighs a mere 160g (5.64 oz). It is ideal for small scenes, desktop and macro cinematography/photography.
05/25/2026	Chroma-Q	At Cine Gear Expo, Chroma-Q will introduce the IP65 Color Force 3. Designed for cycs, floods and color washes, Color Force 3 delivers more than twice the output of Color Force II with a richer, more vibrant color palette. Designed and manufactured in North America.
05/25/2026	Fiilex	At Cine Gear Expo, Fiilex will launch the G9 COLOR, a high-output 400W fixture is specifically tailored for cinema with a Dense Matrix LED, providing unparalleled creative control with a 2000K-10000K CCT range and multiple professional color modes. This cinema-first design also offers a 360° rotating barrel and IP-X5 water-resistance.
05/22/2026	Sound Devices	Sound Devices announces the Astral Mini Plus, a compact, durable digital wireless bodypack built for modern production. Designed for theatre, film, broadcast, and live production, its small, ergonomic bodypack form factor, 8+ hours battery life, broad tuning flexibility, and workflow‑focused feature set. Pricing and release date not announced.
05/22/2026	Zaxcom	Zaxcom released their new DCiRX UHF aduio receiver that integrates a receiver, recorder, automixer, and USB-C interface into a compact device designed for filmmakers, broadcasters, and content creators. DCiRX is engineered to be resistant to nearby RF sources, including cell phones, walkie-talkies, and 2.4 GHz interference, resulting in crystal clear production audio.
05/22/2026	Schoeps	Schoeps releases the Desert Island Boom Set, a complete boom operator kit: CMC 1 U microphone amplifier, MK 41 supercardioid capsule and KMIT shotgun capsule in one Peli Case. It includes two capsules, one amplifier: MK 41 for indoor dialogue, KMIT for outdoor location work. Swap in seconds.
05/22/2026	Fortune Magazine	No, you aren't imagining it - jobs are harder to find. I just discover (thanks to Mary Poplin) an article in Fortune from March 20, 2026: "Job seekers aren’t imagining things: the number of candidates ghosted by employers just reached a three-year high thanks to AI." Key takeaway: people who know you are far more likely to give you a job than people who don't.
05/22/2026	Areca	Areca releases their ARC-8050T5U Thunderbolt 5/USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID storage systems. These 4, 6, 8 and 12 HDD drive units fully support Apple silicon, deliver high performance and are optimized for video.
05/21/2026	NVIDIA	NVIDIA released a blog entitled: How to Build, Run, and Scale High-Quality Creator Workflows in ComfyUI. ComfyUI is an open-source, node-based creative tool that runs locally on NVIDIA RTX GPUs. It connects image generation, video synthesis, and language models into pipelines that teams can customize and extend — without cloud dependencies or data leaving the client.
05/21/2026	Apple	Apple reports that this Saturday, May 23, Apple TV will present a special live Major League Soccer match captured exclusively on iPhone 17 Pro — marking the first time iPhone will be used to capture the entirety of a major professional live sporting event broadcast.
05/21/2026	Boris FX	Boris FX announces Sapphire 2026.5. New features include advanced cinematic defocus with hand-crafted feel; reimagined light blooms, streaks, and shines; flowing ridges and textures; five new cinematic lens flares; over 100 new and updated presets; and new tools for building effects and transitions.
05/21/2026	OWC	OWC announces the world’s first Thunderbolt 5 AI accelerator and storage hub designed to help businesses, developers, researchers, and power users run larger AI models and workflows locally on select Windows and Linux PCs and laptops with Mac support planned for future release. Users can run larger AI models locally, keep sensitive data on-prem, and take more control over the cost, speed, and privacy of their AI infrastructure. Shipping Q4.
05/21/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Cinematic Backgrounds for Final Cut Pro. These are 50 animated backdrops to match the mood of your project and help you deliver a stronger message.
05/20/2026	EditMentor	Misha Tenenbaum interviews Michael Kammes, Senior Director of Innovation at Key Code Media, about post-production industry trends, products, and technology. "I think unfortunately right now, [technology is changing] so quickly that as a society, we can't pivot fast enough to be able to upskill and still make an income.”
05/20/2026	Glyph	Glyph Production Technologies releases Capture+ CFexpress Type B 4.0 memory card and reader, with real world speeds up to 3,700/3,500 MB/s (R/W) with sustained write speeds of up to 3,000 MB/s help tackle 12K+ RAW video capture and fast burst RAW image sequences.
05/19/2026	Cirina Catania	Filmmaker Cirina Catania wrote a detailed blog on how to keep your content safe from AI scraping and copyright violations - especially when dealing with NDA information. What she found was alarming, but there are steps you can take to protect your projects. If you are a filmmaker, entrepreneur, writer, or any kind of creative professional using AI tools, this is the information you need. Content theft is serious - here's the solution.
05/19/2026	Topaz Labs	Topaz Labs announces updated AI models for video and stills. Hyperion 2 converts SDR video to HDR via a web browser, producing high bit-depth results, and preventing highlight and shadow clamping common in AI-generated video sources, while expanding existing color opportunities. Topaz Image Web also gets new models for facial recovery, super focus, color correction and upscaling.
05/19/2026	SanDisk	SanDisk launches the SanDisk Extreme PRO CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card. This capture card ranges in size from 128 GB to 4 TB.
05/19/2026	Allen Heath	Allen & Heath has announced the release of an updated lineup of their SQ series of digital mixers with the all-new SQ5+, SQ6+, and SQ7+, all with 48-input channels and the 96kHz XCVI core that also powers their previous SQ and current QU lineups. The A&H SQ mixers are known for their power and reliability, particularly for owner-operators, mid-sized venues, and touring acts that need high level audio quality and interoperability.
05/19/2026	Leitz Cine	Leitz has introduced an interchangeable G mount option for the HEKTOR mirrorless primes that allows them to work on the Fujifilm Eterna 55 and GFX100 cameras. Delivering now.
05/18/2026	Atomos	Initally overlooked in their NAB announcements, Atomos also announced ATOMOSphere Editor and the new Ground Control desktop application. (Ground Control is currently in beta.) ATOMOSphere Editor, which allows users to work directly in the cloud without needing to download media to a local computer. Once footage is uploaded, editors can immediately begin working from anywhere with an internet connection, refining cuts, preparing dailies, or building assemblies for client review.
05/18/2026	Advanced Image Robotics (AIR)	AIR announced the AIR One bundle. This integrates off-the-shelf digital cinema cameras with a sophisticated robotic gimbal and precision control, delivering unparalleled PTZ performance and versatility. It includes camera, lens, iPad, software, cables, and travel case.
05/18/2026	Digiarty	Digiarty Software announces VideoPro Converter AI, an all-in-one media solution that offers several ways to enhance video quality with advanced AI. Upscale videos to 4K, remove noise and blur, restore clarity, adjust colors, stabilize shaky footage, boost frame rates, and improve audio quality. It reconstructs details frame by frame for sharper, cleaner, and more natural-looking results. It also provides tools for video converting, compressing, editing, and screen recording.
05/16/2026	Gotham Sound	Gotham Sound presents a free webinar "Wireless Audio for Production Sound: Spectrum, Strategy, and the Road Ahead." Recorded May 2, 2026, Ben Escobedo of Shure and Peter Schneider of Gotham present a practical, production-focused look at the current state of affairs and how new spectrum options, Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS), and smarter RF coordination strategies are shaping the future of wireless microphones and communications. Presented in collaboration with the WMSA (Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance).
05/15/2026	Topaz Labs	Topaz Labs releases Neurostream 2, an AI model with 4X faster image processing speeds. NeuroStream 2 speeds up processing by 2x-4x for the following local diffusion models: Wonder 3, Denoise Max, Face Recovery 3, and Super Focus 3.
05/15/2026	Canon	Canon releases the EOS R6 V full-frame EOS camera and RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ built-in power zoom. Specifically built for video capture, the EOS R6 V camera is designed for creatives who capture video on a daily basis who want control, operability, and reliability, with limited creative constraints. Designed for handheld and gimbal shots, the camera features robust in-body IS as well as a 7K / 32.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor, 7K 60p RAW, 7K 30p Open Gate, and support of Slow and Fast Mode.
05/15/2026	Panasonic	Panasonic announces the LUMIX L10 Premium camera. A bright Leica 24–75mm F1.7-2.8 zoom lens, large sensor, and Real Time LUT color tools help you create beautiful images straight out of camera that you can share on social instantly.
05/15/2026	Magnus	Magnus announces their CFS-100-2 Folding Camera Stand with case. Ranging in height from 24" to 55", with a load capacity of up to 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg), this quickly-adjustable camera stand provides support at a wide variety of heights without taking up as much folded space as a tripod.
05/14/2026	Lume Cube	Lume Cube has an interesting and readable article on Edge-Lit LED lighting technology. This explains what it is, how it works and what makes it better for stills and video; without a heavy-handed "Buy Now" push.
05/14/2026	YoloLiv	YoloLiv introduces YoloBox Extreme, 4K60 streaming and 4K ISO recording hardware. 8 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs, 6 NDI inputs, 11.2" OLED display, real 4K streaming up to 60 fps. Powered by a QualComm Snapdragon 8Gen2 and the Android operating system.
05/14/2026	Retouch4.me	Retouch4.me releases Arams 1.8.3, their AI assistant for culling and retouching images, with a powerful update. This version is designed specifically for photographers handling large volumes of shoots, where stability and precision matter most. Faster performance, improved photo grouping and in-app training are all part of the upgrade.
05/14/2026	Boris FX	Boris Fx releases Continuum 2026.5. New features include AI-powered BCC+ Deinterlace ML effect and updated models in Face ML, License Plate ML, Motion Blur ML & Upres ML. Supercharged image warpers, enhanced FX editor, better wipe transitions, more precise particle control and more.
05/14/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases SilenceScout for Final Cut Pro and Resolve. Detect the quiet portions of any clip. Cut them out, replace them with gaps, or simply blade ’em, all in just a click. Simple, yet marvelous.
05/14/2026	Klvr	Klvr is launching in the US a professional, rechargable battery solution that eliminates the high cost of single-user batteries. Available in the US from pro audio rental and AV integration partners including MBH Solutions, The Penn Group, and YAP Technologies, it is fully compatiable with AA and AAA batteries.
05/13/2026	Ikan	Ikan introduces the Lyra PoE Bi-Color Ellipsoidal LED Light, the LBERS60-POE, a professional lighting solution designed for studio, broadcast, or stage applications where precise beam shaping and controlled illumination are essential. Built with PoE++ technology, the fixture delivers both power and DMX control through a single Ethernet (RJ45) cable and supports interchangeable lenses.
05/13/2026	B&H Photo	B&H Photo announces that Sony released their A7 R VI camera, a full frame mirrorless camera, and the FE 100-400mm f/4.5 OSS GM lens. Both come boasting new and exciting tech, from a newly developed 66.8-megapixel fully stacked sensor, to an internal zoom mechanism and constant f/4.5 aperture.
05/12/2026	B&H Photo	B&H Photo has a good article explaining photogammetry and how it is used in visual effects and pre-production planning.
05/12/2026	Filmmakers Academy	Filmmakers Academy is offering the first lesson free to their course "How to Light Day Interiors: Volume 3." The secret to powerful visual storytelling isn't always about the lights you add; it's about how you creatively shape the light you already have. This lesson, from Shane Hurlbut, ASC, breaks down how he lit a powerful, emotional scene using zero powered lights.
05/12/2026	Spongefork	Spongefork releases ShadowTag, a professional audio metadata editor for macOS. ShadowTag is a professional audio metadata editor for macOS that organizes and edits metadata across every major standard — ID3v2, Vorbis Comments, MP4 atoms, BEXT, iXML, XMP, and UCS (Universal Category System). I learned a lot from writing ADD, and have wanted to make my own set of metadata tools for years now. The goal is to favor open formats, and to be open-source where it makes sense to be.
05/12/2026	IBC	IBC announces today that registration is now open for IBC2026 (11-14 September, RAI Amsterdam). The expanded Future Tech in Hall 14 will be 30% larger this year following strong demand. New features for 2026 include the Start-up Zone in Future Tech, IBC Exchange, a structured peer-led networking and knowledge-sharing initiative, and IBC Connect, a curated meetings programme designed to connect exhibitors with senior decision-makers.
05/12/2026	Production Futures	Production Futures (UK) has announced that it will return to Production Park, Wakefield, on Thursday November 19th 2026 for its final ON TOUR event of the year. The show will promote employability, transferable skills, diversity, free training, and networking, as well as presenting paid work opportunities to newcomers across the live event and broadcast production industry.
05/11/2026	NUGEN Audio	NUGEN Audio will debut Version 1.1 of DialogCheck, its intelligent dialog‑intelligibility and compliance tool, at the 2026 Media Production & Technology Show. The company will also present demonstrations of MasterCheck 2, the next evolution of NUGEN’s industry‑trusted plug‑in for loudness and platform‑translation accuracy, and Halo Vision Version 1.2, the updated version of its real-time, customizable audio analysis suite for 3D, surround and immersive workflows.
05/08/2026	Adobe	Adobe introduces Creative Cloud Pro and raises subscription prices. New plan includes extended access to generative AI and Firefly. Existing subscriptions renamed Creative Pro Standard, but require separate registration to avoid automatic upgrade and price change.
05/07/2026	Boris FX	Boris FX CrumplePop 2026.5 expands its powerful, easy-to-use AI audio toolkit to include ARA plugin support in SoundApp. Previously available only as a standalone application, the plugin version of SoundApp keeps audio pros within their preferred ARA application. This includes advanced AI models for music, voice, and cinema stem separation, GPU-accelerated on-the-fly processing, and one-click cleanup tools such as wind, traffic, echo, pop, and noise removal.
05/07/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory announced Flex Content for Final Cut Pro. FlexContent is a system of 30 adaptive layouts designed to preserve your original video while expanding the frame with dedicated areas for branding, text, logos, QR codes, and interface elements - without manual resizing.
05/07/2026	Zaxcom	Zaxcom today announced the new DCiRX UHF audio receiver is now shipping worldwide. DCiRX is a next-gen audio solution that integrates a receiver, recorder, automixer, and USB-C interface into a compact device designed for filmmakers, broadcasters, and content creators.
05/07/2026	Maxon	Maxon today announced that Autograph team licenses are now available completely free for commercial use. The move expands access to Autograph beyond individual users, giving teams, studios, agencies, brands, educators, and commercial creative groups full access to Maxon’s modern motion graphics and VFX/compositing application across collaborative workflows.
05/07/2026	Mavis	Mavis launched Mavis Studio, a new live production app for iPad that gives creators, broadcasters and production teams a new way to build and deliver professional multi-camera content affordably, with a highly portable setup. Mavis Studio combines multicamera video switching, playback, integrated graphics, audio mixing, recording and streaming in a single iPad app.
05/06/2026	Zeiss	Zeiss launches CinCraft LensCore. This offers compositing artists a toolset for achieving cinema-grade lens looks grounded in the characteristics and physics of real lenses. Built on the Virtual Lens Technology introduced at FMX in 2025, this new Nuke plugin brings decades of ZEISS optical expertise into post-production, bridging the gap between on-set lens choices and the VFX pipeline.
05/05/2026	Sennheiser	A Sennheiser Spectera module is now available in the Bitfocus apps Companion and Buttons, expanding Spectera features for engineers and technicians. With the module, they can implement an engineer mode for Spectera or facilitate quick instrument swaps, for example. The Spectera module allows direct connection and drop integration of Spectera with the two Bitfocus software platforms.
05/05/2026	CineGear	CineGear opens registration for CineGear Expo in Los Angeles. Cine Gear Expo LA 2026 marks 30 years of bringing the industry together. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, seasoned veteran, or technology enthusiast, be part of a community driven by passion, innovation, and the magic of cinema.
05/05/2026	ARRI	ARRI introduces Omnibar, LED linear lighting. This is a battery-powered linear LED fixture delivering high-resolution ARRI light quality. Available in two lengths and two colorways, the IP65-rated Omnibar offers easy daisy-chaining, swappable optics, and flexible mounting and control options.
05/05/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Brand Box for Final Cut Pro. These are modern overlays that fuse titles, QR codes and animated graphics to promote video content and strengthen your corporate identity.
05/05/2026	Media Talent Manifesto	The Media Talent Manifesto (MTM) today announced the return of the World Skills Café at IBC2026, positioning the event as a critical industry forum to confront the widening talent, skills and diversity gap across the media and entertainment sector. The focus is that the pace of change across our industry is only accelerating, but the way we attract and develop talent hasn’t kept up.
05/04/2026	Profoto	Profoto re-introduces the ProPanel 3x2. It delivers an impressive 2000 watts of rich, soft, full-color light in a lightweight, durable design. With a 360° aluminum railing system, ProPanel 3X2 can be mounted in any orientation without overheating. It can also be accessorized with a custom SnapBags M.
05/04/2026	LateNite Films	LateNite Films updates Keyframe Toolbox for Final Cut Pro. This provides separate keyframe graphs for Opacity, Position X, Position Y, Scale, Rotation Z, Rotation X, Rotation Y and Blur, including intuitive control over keyframes, handles and curves. This is a power-user’s tool to help editors and animators create great animation on the Final Cut Pro timeline.
05/01/2026	Bright Tangerine	Bright Tangerine has officially launched its range of Canon C50 accessories and kit bundles. Bright Tangerine’s C50 range provides a complete cage ecosystem: offering a range of additional rigging options whilst maintaining access to core C50 inputs. The C50 cage has been carefully designed for to work with lens adaptors that use drop-in filter cartridges such as the Mofage POCO – for unrestricted control.
04/30/2026	Matthews Studio Equipment	Matthews introduces the 5/8" Grip Rail, a telescoping baby pin rail which replaces multiple fixed-length 5/8" rods - 24" closed to 42.5" fully extended. This adjustable rail works in tight spaces where standard grip arms can't - extend only as far as you need, no excess arm to manage. The solid stainless steel inner rod resists bowing and bending under load and provides hash marks and flat spots every 2" for precise, repeatable positioning with anti-roll locking.
04/30/2026	Avid	Avid today announced the release of Pro Tools® 2026.4, which introduces Track Pin – a powerful new way to stay focused in large, complex sessions – alongside support for the MPEG‑H immersive broadcast standard and Dolby Headphone Personalization. The release also enhances Avid’s integrated Speech-to-Text capabilities - carrying transcription through edits and exports - brings Massive X Player and premium sound content to Pro Tools, and delivers new Inner Circle rewards for active customers.
04/29/2026	ARwall	ARwall, the company that pioneered LED Volume virtual production for major Hollywood productions, today announced the release of ARFX Infinite Studio 2 version 2.0.11, a significant update to its free AI-powered virtual production platform. The centerpiece of this release is a new Studio Brain capability that enables creators to transform images into immersive 3D environments ready for virtual production, powered by Gaussian Splat generation. The update is available now as a free download for Windows and iOS.
04/29/2026	Maxon	Maxon announces the debut of Cinema 4D on iPad, the return of the Autograph motion graphics application, and the expansion of Maxon tools to Windows on Arm (WoA) tablet devices, Maxon is lowering the barrier to entry while empowering artists to work where they want, how they want. Autograph is now free for individual users.
04/29/2026	Canva	Canva introduces Canva AI 2.0, its most significant product evolution since launching in 2013, transforming Canva into a conversational, agentic platform. You start with an idea, a goal, a brief, a rough sketch, even an unfinished thought – and work through it in conversation with Canva AI. It assembles designs from individual components with layout, hierarchy, and brand built in from the first output.
04/29/2026	Digital Anarchy	Digital Anarchy reminds users that, as they announced back in November, they're going to be shutting down the Transcriptive web services next week. The Premiere panel will continue to work, so any transcripts you already have won't be affected. However, you won't be able to get new transcripts after May 4th. The products affected are Transcriptive Rough Cutter, PowerSearch, the Transcriptive Web App, and Eff-it.
04/29/2026	Micromat	Micromat launches Techtool Lite, a new, powerful, free utility for the Mac that troubleshoots Mac computers. It provides one-click essential tests, checks internal drive health, monitors battery conditions, and resets caches and rebuilds key system data.
04/27/2026	evrApps	evrApp announces that evrBridge for Windows is available today. This application automatically extracts camera metadata from your footage and exports it as a ready-to-import CSV for DaVinci Resolve. Requires: Windows 10 or 11 · 64-bit Intel x64 · DaVinci Resolve 17 or later.
04/27/2026	Leitz Cine	German lens manufacturer Leitz Cine GmbH is expanding the compatibility of their popular HEKTOR line of mirrorless prime lenses for cine and photo use with the introduction of an interchangeable G mount. The ability to use the lenses with the Fujifilm G mount opens up new creative opportunities for users of Fujifilm’s GFX Eterna 55 extra large format cine camera as well as the GFX100 series of mirrorless digital cameras.
04/24/2026	Shade	Shade, Inc., wins a Cloud Computing and Storage Product of the Year Award at the 2026 NAB Show. Shade is a modern file storage system built specifically for post-production teams. It consolidates the functionality of traditional tools like LucidLink, Frame.io, and Iconik into one platform, enabling teams to store, collaborate on, and find every clip in record time.
04/24/2026	ARwall	ARwall, a company specializing in LED Volume stages, today announced the launch of the Virtual Production Budget Calculator, a free, interactive web tool that enables writers, filmmakers, producers, and line producers to estimate the cost and schedule of a virtual production in minutes.
04/23/2026	Tiger Group	Tiger Group announces an online auction of more than 1,000 lots of high-caliber AV Gear from Los Angeles-based Alernative Rentals, a production camera rental house that served television, film and commercial productions nationwide. Represented brands include Angénieux, ARRI, Canon, Cooke, Fujinon, Leica, OConnor, RED, Ronford Baker, Sachtler, SmallHD, Sony, Teradek, Tiffen, Zeiss, and many more.
04/23/2026	Kit Plus	Kit Plus, a UK-based production sales and rental house, is sharing their video interviews of new products shown at NAB Show 2026. This playlist includes conversations with manufacturers across broadcast, production, streaming and pro video, filmed directly on the NAB show floor in Las Vegas.
04/23/2026	Audio Engineering Society (AES)	AES will present their Immersive Audio Academy 12th Edition – “Immersive Audio in All Flavors” on April 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EDT, as part of its ongoing series examining current developments in immersive and spatial audio. The session is intended to provide insights into the technologies, workflows, and creative practices shaping the field.
04/22/2026	TV Tech	TV Tech has announced its Best of Show Awards for the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas. They are selected based on innovation, feature set, perceived value and application in serving the industry.
04/22/2026	Glyph	Glyph introduces Capture+, a complete capture-to-ingest solution, featruing an CFexpress Type B 4.0 memory card and USB4 Memory Card Reader. The Capture+ ecosystem is designed to support demanding workflows from the moment of capture through high-speed offload, delivering sustained performance, built for real-world conditions and rugged durability in any environment.
04/21/2026	Lume Cube	Lume Cube announces the Creators Essential Kit. An all-in-one mobile studio designed for creators on the move. Featuring a powerful LED light, durable aluminum tripod that doubles as a handheld grip, high-quality microphone, Bluetooth remote, and versatile phone mounts, it delivers everything you need to capture polished video, photos, and livestreams wherever inspiration strikes.
04/21/2026	Sony Electronics	Sony releases new firmware updates for our AI-powered PTZ cameras: SRG-A40, SRG-A12 and BRC-AM7.
04/21/2026	Sennheiser	Senheiser releases the HD 480 PRO studio headphone. With a closed-back design, advanced passive sound shielding, and their Vibration Attenuation System for exceptional low-end clarity, the HD 480 PRO ensures you hear your audio exactly as intended—whether in the studio or on the move.
04/21/2026	Fx Factory	Fc Factory upgrades Photo Montage 4 for Final Cut, Motion, Premiere, After Effects and Resolve. This plug-in creates photo and video sequences in wide gamut HDR with AI-assisted pan and zoom. The new version allows mixing video & stills, provides non-destructive cropping, better control over pans and zooms and improved transitions.
04/20/2026	TV Tech	TV Tech has an excellent article "Creators Go All In on AI, Niche Content." Based on a panel at NAB Show 2026, this is a snapshot of where our industry is heading, the role AI is playing and where jobs look to be in the future.
04/19/2026	IAMT	IABM (International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers) rebranded as IAMT (International Association of MediaTech) last week, and, today, released its latest State of MediaTech Executive Summary. This provides a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the trends, technologies, and business dynamics shaping the global MediaTech ecosystem. For the first time, IAMT is making the executive summary slides available free at this link.
04/19/2026	Colorfront	Colorfront introduces a host of advanced AI, automation and usability features into the 2026 version of Transkoder, its high-performance, GPU-accelerated mastering and transcoding software. Transkoder is among the first to demonstrate creation workflows for Dolby Vision 2 experiences. As well, Colorfront Transkoder and On-Set Dailies support an end-to-end delivery pipeline for Apple Vision Pro
04/19/2026	Vizrt	Vizrt announces the Vizrt AI Keyer. This enables AR and VR in virtually any environment – indoors or outdoors – without green screens, hardware, specialized crew and cameras, or complex setups. If you can stand in the space, it can be turned into a virtual AI studio. Presenters can interact naturally with AR elements and guests can be teleported direct to a virtual environment.
04/19/2026	Archiware	Archiware, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is showcasing the new P5 Version 8.0 with enhanced capabilities for backup, archive, and synchronization. The P5 Synchronize module now enables seamless synchronization between on-premises storage and S3-compatible cloud services. P5 Archive facilitates project-based restores via EDLs, while LTO hardware encryption ensures maximum data security. Additionally, the P5 Archive DLM module provides query-based project storage monitoring, helping teams track storage usage and optimize resources over time.
04/19/2026	Jetwave Wireless	Jetwave Wireless announced today they acquired Gotham Sound. The move brings together two industry veterans who provide best-in-class expertise for broadcast, film, and production customers. The combination improves how the companies serve customers, providing more options and depth of experience in eCommerce, RF systems, broadcast and film production, A/V and conference room technology, equipment, rentals, live events, and on-site services.
04/19/2026	Studio Network Solutions	At NAB Show 2026, Studio Network Solutions announced three new products designed to support creative workflows from the very first frame to the final archive. EVO (upgraded) provides the high-performance foundation for production, Outpost (new) enables global collaboration and cloud-native review, Trio (new) extends backup and archival into the cloud, and AI Suite (new) brings intelligence and enhanced automation to media libraries.
04/19/2026	Matrox Video	Matrox Video and Amagi today announced a strategic collaboration to integrate the Matrox ORIGIN software-defined framework into Amagi’s next-generation cloud production architecture. This partnership aims to enable highly scalable, flexible, and efficient content production workflows for broadcasters and media companies.
04/19/2026	Filmmakers Academy	In this free lighting guide, Shane Hurlbut ASC breaks down the three Baroque masters, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and de La Tour, who built the visual language of cinema and shows you exactly how to recreate their techniques on your next shoot.
04/18/2026	CueScript	CueScript and Lighting Design Group (LDG) are expanding collaboration efforts as sister companies under the common ownership of BASE Equity Partners. CueScript and LDG emphasized that their operations, leadership, teams and the high level of service their customers expect remains unchanged. Both companies will continue to operate independently but leverage their expertise and resources to amplify growth opportunities.
04/18/2026	OWC	OWC today launched the OWC Express 4M2 Ultra, the first certified Thunderbolt 5 four-slot NVMe M.2 SSD enclosure. This unit enables customers to install their choice of NVMe M.2 drives and configure it as RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, or 10, as well as JBOD, with speeds of up to 6622MB/s. It features a solid aircraft-grade aluminum body, a smart adaptive fan for quiet thermal management and a second Thunderbolt 5 port to daisy-chain other devices.
04/18/2026	OWC	OWC releases MacDrive 12, the only solution that gives Windows users complete native access to every Mac format including HFS+, APFS, and full read/write support for encrypted APFS volumes, as well as SoftRAID, and Apple RAID - directly in Windows Explorer. OWC MacDrive 12 will be available April 28, 2026 and priced at $59.99.
04/17/2026	Audio-Technica	At NAB Show 2026, Audio-Technica has debuted the ATV-SG1 and ATV-SG1LE On-Camera shotgun microphones. The flagship ATV-SG1 delivers professional grade dual-channel flexibility with matrix switch that lets users choose duplicate left/right channels, a primary track paired with a -6dB safety track, or a primary microphone track alongside a wireless lavalier feed, all sent directly into the camera’s stereo input. The ATV-SG1LE is a more streamlined mic without the safety track/lavalier channel.
04/17/2026	Zaxcom	Zaxcom is officially premiering the DCiRX, a narrow-band direct conversion UHF device (470 to 698MHz) that combines receiver, recorder, mixer, and USB interface in one compact unit. It can simultaneously receive wireless audio and direct input from a lavalier or 48V phantom powered mic and features a built-in 4-track recorder with time code and outputs for balanced TA5, time code, and headphones.
04/17/2026	Lectrosonics	AT NAB 2026, Lectrosonics will be showing the S1 Supercardioid Shotgun Microphone, featuring a precision true condenser capsule with RF biasing for resilience when used in harsh environments.
04/17/2026	Clear-Com	At NAB 2026, Clear-Com will introduce the FreeSpeak Cell, their first beltpack leveraging 4G LTE and 5G cellular networks with dual SIM operation and support for 400+ users. It's designed to deliver seamless, dependable communication even at large-scale events.
04/17/2026	Atomos	At NAB 2026, Atomos presents one of the most significant product lineups in its history. Leading is the introduction of Sumo PRO-19, a new 19-inch 4K HDR monitor recorder switcher designed for multi-camera monitoring, on-set review and video village workflows. Atomos is also expanding further into broadcast, live production, and multi camera workflows with Shogun AV-19, a 19-inch rackmount 4K HDR monitor recorder switcher, now with optional Shogun AV Fly Pack, and its acquisition of Flanders Scientific.
04/17/2026	Eddie AI	Eddie AI, Al agents for post-production, is coming to NAB 2026. AI has moved beyond assistive tools and into autonomous agents that take action across the editing workflow. Eddie turn hours of raw media into a structured rough cut in minutes. Eddie is for video professionals: editors, producers, directors, story producers, content operations and more.
04/17/2026	Telos Alliance	Telos Alliance announces three new products at NAB Show 12026. Omnia® XII™, the brand-new flagship FM/HD/DAB audio processor from Frank Foti and the Omnia team, Telos Infinity® IP Intercom MK2 Master, Expansion, and Desktop panels, featuring 16 bigger, brighter, easier-to-read TFT button displays, Telos Infinity® VIP SE™, the latest member of the growing StudioEssentials™ family of compact hardware products, which merges the flexibility of Infinity VIP software with the convenience of easy-to-deploy compact hardware.
04/17/2026	Axle AI	Axle AI announced that storage expert and industry leader Sean Lee, formerly CEO of OpenDrives, will be appearing at the Axle AI booth (N1519) in the On-Prem ZONE at NAB 2026, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with one of the industry’s most experienced voices in storage and media workflows.
04/17/2026	Digiarty	Digiarty announces VideoProc v8.10. With this upgrade VideoProc V8.10 extends Image AI with 3 specialized Face Restoration models, enabling more flexible control across different scenarios - from natural reconstruction to high-fidelity preservation and enhanced visual refinement. The update improves accuracy, clarity, and facial detail consistency.
04/17/2026	Mavis	Mavis today announced a new beta integration between Mavis Camera and TAMS (Time Addressable Media Store) as part of the company’s Camera to Cloud (Mavis C2C) service. The new workflow enables video captured in Mavis Camera to be uploaded directly to TAMS in real time, enabling one of the world’s most widely available professional capture devices, the iPhone, to upload media progressively as discrete chunks rather than streamed as a single continuous feed when shooting is complete.
04/17/2026	Colorfront	Colorfront today announced Colorfront Immersive Utility, a new macOS app that creates Apple Immersive Video files (.aivu) for playback on Apple Vision Pro. The app accepts video in ProRes, MV-HEVC, and other standard formats, pairs it with Spatial Audio and camera metadata, and outputs a single AIVU file ready for distribution.
04/17/2026	Cine Gear Expo	Cine Gear Expo registration is now open. Celebrating 30 years of bringing the industry together, whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, seasoned veteran, or technology enthusiast, Cine Gear is where we celebrate the passion and magic of the cinematic community.
04/17/2026	Cartoni Camera Support	Cartoni introduces the HyperRoll, a compact wheeled camera rig, built for speed and versatility. HyperRoll delivers smooth, cinematic motion without the need for bulky equipment. Its modular design integrates 10 customizable shooting modes into a single tool, allowing users to seamlessly switch styles and adapt to a wide range of production scenarios
04/17/2026	Projective	At NAB Show 2026, Projective will showcase Strawberry 7, their production asset management system. Purpose-built for fast-moving, collaborative environments, the update introduces powerful AI-driven transcription and high-velocity approval workflows with enterprise-grade security.
04/16/2026	Boris FX	Boris FX releases Samplitude 2026. Samplitude is the DAW for audio professionals with the highest quality standards from recording to mastering. Exclusive to Samplitude Suite: Native Dolby Atmos support, ADM integration, Spectral Editing at the track level, FX Routing Matrix, Soundly integration, and premium plugins from CrumplePop, 3D Reverb, Acon Digital Acoustica 7 Premium, Celemony Melodyne 5 Essential, Convology XT Complete, and Sound Forge 2026.
04/16/2026	Sennheiser	Sennheiser announces the availability of Spectera Studio, a system planner for its bidirectional wideband wireless ecosystem. Spectera Studio supports operators during the preproduction/preparation phase and when reconfiguring set-ups between deployments. It enables engineers and technicians to plan full Spectera systems, migrate existing configuration files, and create or edit set-ups offline without requiring a connection to a Base Station.
04/16/2026	Matthews Studio Equipment	Matthews Studio Equipment introduces the Hollywood Baby Pin Arm. 1/4"-20 tapped, stainless steel baby pin with a knurled undercut integrated directly into the grip arm. The knurl prevents unwanted fixture rotation and slippage under load. The undercut captures the fixture should it loosen during use Secure, stable connection for a wider range of accessories and fixtures. Support inverted mounting applications safely. Works with any Matthews C-Stand
04/16/2026	Symply	Symply announces Symply Pro and Symply DIT. These are the world’s first LTO family with quad-interfaces offering Thunderbolt 5, USB4, SAS, and OCuLink in a single product. OCuLink brings high-speed, low-latency connectivity to any desktop PC via an inexpensive PCIe riser card — no Thunderbolt required. Single or dual drive, desktop or rackmount, LTO-7 through LTO-10 (up to 40TB native per cartridge). New SymplyDIT models feature dual TriMode 2.5” bays accepting NVMe, SAS, or SATA devices up to 128TB, creating a combined ingest and archive workstation that provides versatility for the workflows of today.
04/16/2026	Glyph	Glyph introduces Capture+, the complete capture-to-ingest solution built for creators who can't afford failure. The Capture+ ecosystem is designed to support demanding workflows from the moment of capture through high-speed offload, delivering sustained performance, built for real-world conditions and rugged durability in any environment.
04/16/2026	Maxon	Maxon today announced the debut of Cinema 4D on iPad, the return of the Autograph motion graphics application, and the expansion of Maxon tools to Windows on Arm (WoA) tablet devices. Cinema 4D for iPad marks the first time such a professional 3D tool will be available on a mobile platform. As well, Maxon brings back Autograph, a modern motion graphics and compositing application, as a free download for individuals for all core features.
04/16/2026	Sound Devices	Sound Devices will debut Astral Mini Plus, the brand’s newest compact wireless transmitter pack at the 2026 NAB Show, alongside the latest updates to the Astral firmware, including AstralComm integration with SoundBase, the universal platform for professional wireless audio frequency coordination and management, and 8-Series integration with the Viviana Cloud system.
04/16/2026	Sony Electronics	Sony Electronics returns to NAB Show focusing focusing on live production, news production, imaging, and virtual production. Sony is debuting solutions through the entire production workflow that provide authenticity and provenance, create more personalized and emotional viewing experiences, and support XR and spatial content creation.
04/16/2026	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic Camera for iOS 3.3, which is a new update for the software based digital film camera for iPhones. This new update adds support for camera control and monitoring using an Apple Watch, so customers can start and stop recording, and monitor the shot from their wrist. Also in this update is a new feature that adds support for ATEM camera control so the iPhone can be used as a live studio camera.
04/16/2026	SmallHD	SmallHD announces Fleet Control. If you've ever had to individually configure or update each of your on-set monitors one-by-one, you know how tedious it can be. That's why SmallHD created Fleet Control: a powerful, free new app that lets you manage all your monitors simultaneously, over a network.
04/16/2026	Avid	Avid and Google Cloud today announced a multi-year strategic partnership to integrate generative and agentic AI into the media and entertainment industry’s leading creative tools from Avid. By embedding Google’s Gemini models and Vertex AI directly into Avid’s solutions, the collaboration aims to transform video editing from a mostly manual process into an intelligent, AI-assisted experience, significantly reducing the time required for media discovery and production.
04/16/2026	LiveX	LiveX releases a free white paper: "How to Use NDI in VVCR: Seamlessly Connect Your Production Workflows." This provides a walk-through on how to use LiveX's Virtual Video Control Room.
04/16/2026	LucidLink	At NAB Show, LucidLink will showcase how its platform brings content, people and workflows closer together than ever before, with newly available capabilities across object storage access, edge performance, mobile workflows and partner delivery.
04/15/2026	Audio-Technica	Audio-Technica introduces two new MS (mid-side) stereo broadcast microphones: the BP350ST-UB and BP350ST-UL. The BP350ST-UB’s mic element can be configured using either of the two included mounting solutions – a low-profile boundary housing and a 5" gooseneck with clip-on mount – to enable inconspicuous capture of true stereo sound. The BP350ST-UL – a compact stereo shotgun mic with its cardioid element mounted on a 16 cm (6.3") interference tube that rejects off-axis noise to focus on distant sounds.
04/15/2026	Laowa	Laowa introduces its latest cinema and broadcast lenses at NAB Show 2026. The showcase is headlined by the world’s first parfocal zoom super macro lenses, the Axon series, alongside the two Ultima Broadcast Zoom lenses and the newly launched world’s widest Probe Zoom series.
04/15/2026	EditShare	At NAB 2026, EditShare will highlight how they provide the foundational infrastructure for your entire production lifecycle: Production & ingest, search & discovery, review & approval. They will also showcase their multilayer security strategy, and storage for every scale.
04/15/2026	Sony Electronics	At NAB Show 2026, Sony Electronics will launch XYN’s “Spatial Capture Solution” for professionals generating high-quality 3DCG sssets from real-world spaces. The first release of this solution comprises three software tools: the smartphone application “XYN Spatial Scan Navi” to assist with shooting spatial content; the cloud application “XYN Spatial Scan” for generating real-world spaces as high-quality 3DCG assets; and the rendering plugin “XYN Spatial Renderer Plugin” for achieving high-quality, stable image display.
04/15/2026	AJA Video Systems	AJA Video Systems today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Comprimato, a live video encoding and processing software provider for virtualized and cloud productions and broadcasts. The move will unify the AJA and Comprimato development teams behind AJA’s BRIDGE LIVE family of IP streaming products.
04/15/2026	DPA Microphones	DPA Microphones announced today that their N‑Series Digital Wireless System users in North America can now take full advantage of the system’s exceptionally wide tuning range. Recognized for advanced features such as True Radio Diversity and a 400 MHz super‑wide tuning bandwidth, the new N-Series firmware provides customers in the U.S. and Canada with Duplex Gap and Guard Band access for a broader usable spectrum.
04/15/2026	MediaAnywhere	MediaAnywhere announces AirFrame.One. This cloud-based service provides Frame-accurate playback in a browser. Edit in Premiere Pro straight from source. Zero Trust frame-level secruity. No proxies. No file transfers. No waiting. Your media stays where it is.
04/15/2026	Canon	Canon U.S.A. introduced the CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 lens and a comprehensive firmware update for the Cinema EOS lineup, including the C400, C80, C70, C50, and R5C. Building on the legacy of the high performing CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9, the new CINE-SERVO 40-1200mm T5.0-10.8 offers an expanded zoom range while keeping a lightweight and compact design as its predecessor. Ideal for a wide range of productions, this lens delivers a staggering 40-1200mm range reaching up to 1800mm with the built in 1.5x extender.
04/15/2026	Canon	Canon U.S.A., Inc. announced the release of the MS-510, an innovative multi-purpose camera engineered to meet the rigorous demands of ultra-low-light full-color video shooting. Building on the success of the MS-500, the new MS-510 is designed to deliver high-fidelity captures of everything from nocturnal wildlife and natural nightscapes to high-security areas such as seaports, public infrastructure facilities, and national borders where "seeing the unseen" is a mission-critical requirement.
04/15/2026	Canon	Canon U.S.A. announced the RC-IP300, remote camera controller, debuting at NAB 2026. The RC-IP300 supports up to 200 cameras and incorporates many of the advanced features found in the flagship RC-IP1000 but in a smaller, more portable form. It includes a 3.5-inch touchscreen for multi-camera live video monitoring over IP, with touch autofocus control and intuitive subject selection for Auto Tracking. It also offers seamless configuration of camera image and camera system settings directly from the controller. Physical controls feature dedicated dials and buttons for pan/tilt, focus, zoom, iris, and separate speed adjustments, plus 12 user-assignable buttons (3 hard buttons) and 4 function buttons with 4-way menu navigation.
04/15/2026	Adobe	Adobe announces major upgrade to Firefly, expanding its generative AI video creation into an on-line video editor which combines generated clips, music, and your own footage in a lightweight, multi-track timeline, edit by timeline or by text, and export in the format your story needs. Other new features include the addition of the powerful Kling 3.0 and Kling 3.0 Omni video models, audio improvements, and integration of Adobe Stock video, images, audio and sound effects.
04/15/2026	Adobe	Adobe announced the latest version of Premiere featuring an all new Color Mode, a first-of-its-kind color-grading experience purpose-built for the way editors actually think. Other features include new Film Impact–powered effects and transitions, Object Masking with Sharp and Smooth edge modes, and a searchable Sequence Index panel for navigating complex timelines. We've also made relinking offline media faster and smarter, with improved path tracking that works across drives and platforms.
04/15/2026	Adobe	Adobe announces updates to Frame.io, specifically Frame.io Drive, a new desktop application that lets you mount your Frame.io projects directly to your computer and work with your media as if it's stored locally. No more waiting for downloads or syncing. With Frame.io Drive, editors, designers, and motion designers can all work from the same shared project the moment they need it — whether they’re in Premiere, Photoshop, or After Effects.
04/14/2026	GoPro	GoPro today announced its new MISSION 1 Series of cameras— the world’s smallest, lightest, and most rugged 8K and 4K Open Gate cinema cameras. Featuring a new 50MP 1” sensor and GoPro’s new, ultra-efficient GP3 processor, the MISSION 1 Series cameras deliver category-leading resolutions, frame rates, runtimes and thermal performance for mission-critical reliability in even the most demanding environments. The new series is comprised of three camera models—MISSION 1 PRO, MISSION 1 and MISSION 1 PRO ILS which features an interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lens system compatible with an even broader array of lenses via adapters.
04/14/2026	Axle AI	Axle AI today announced a new panel for Avid Media Composer that enables editors to search, preview, and import media directly from any Axle AI media asset management system. This panel integrates directly within the Avid Media Composer interface, allowing editors to search across all Axle AI catalogs, preview and trim clips, and import selected media into their projects without leaving their edit environment. The panel supports both local network access and secure remote workflows using Axle AI’s remote access tools.
04/14/2026	Wisycom	Wisycom, a global leader in advanced wireless RF solutions, announces a major firmware update for its MPR60 Wideband IEM/IFB Receiver which introduces a powerful new multichannel IFB mode designed to dramatically increase RF efficiency for large‑scale broadcast and live production environments. The new MPR60 multichannel IFB mode allows up to three IFB audio channels to be transmitted over a single 200 kHz RF carrier, enabling unprecedented channel density within a minimal RF footprint.
04/14/2026	Telestream	At NAB Show 2026, Telestream will demo workflow integrations with Adobe Premiere, Adobe Media Encoder, Frame.io, Avid Media Central, Iconik, Mimir, ScorePlay, and Broadteam.
04/14/2026	Cartoni Camera Support	Cartoni, the renowned Italian manufacturer of professional camera support systems, announces a new range of products designed for modern broadcast, sports, and studio production environments. Debuting at NAB Show are the Master 30 OB, MIXO 21, the Ragno Pod, Lifto HP (Standard and Twin version) and the encoded E-Jibo for virtual production.
04/14/2026	Waves Audio	Waves Audio announces a major update to its Sync Vx vocal alignment plugin, expanding its compatibility beyond DAWs with ARA (Audio Random Access) workflows such as Pro Tools and Logic. Sync Vx is a go-to tool for aligning the timing and pitch of vocal performances. With this latest release, Sync Vx is now available in VST, AU and AAX formats, along with ARA and AudioSuite support
04/14/2026	Time in Pixels	Time in Pixels returns to NAB Show with a focus on showcasing more intuitive workflows for both post-production and on-set — with deep dives into OmniScope, Live Pack, and LutBake, plus live insights from some of the industry’s most respected colourists.
04/14/2026	ARwall	ARwall, a company specializing in LED Volume stages, today announced the launch of ARFX Infinite Studio 2 — a free Windows and iOS app that optimizes Generative AI to create professional video backdrops in seconds for independent media creators. ARFX Infinite Studio 2 enables any creator to type a prompt and generate a cinematic, broadcast-ready video backdrop in seconds.
04/14/2026	Panasonic	Panasonic Video and Audio Systems North America announced its IP- and IT-based production solutions for sports, broadcast, and live entertainment, highlighting flexible, scalable workflows for today’s hybrid production environments. These announcements include new cameras, camera controls, and KAIROS, Panasonic's IP-based live production platform.
04/14/2026	Shotoku Broadcast Systems	Shotoku USA announced its PTZ Prompter Panner (P2). In traditional PTZ/prompter setups, pan movement is limited to prevent the prompter hood from entering into the frame – restricting creative flexibility. The P2 overcomes this. Its novel design mounts the prompter on a precision-controlled rotating platform, allowing the prompter and PTZ camera to pan together as a unified system. The result is full unrestricted pan movement without frame intrusion, opening new possibilities for presenter-led productions.
04/14/2026	Ateme	Ateme today announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to power new immersive video workflows, enabling content creators and streaming platforms to produce and deliver live Apple Immersive experiences for Apple Vision Pro. The workflow integrates immersive capture, audio and video encoding, and OTT distribution using Ateme’s TITAN video processing platform and NEA streaming origin.
04/14/2026	LiveU	LiveU today introduced integrated support for Sony’s file-based workflows across the LiveU EcoSystem. LiveU will offer the Sony RXS Connection License as part of its portfolio, enabling direct file transfer from compatible Sony cameras to its PWA-RXS solution via supported LiveU field units. With this license, any supported LiveU unit can be connected to a Sony camera, allowing seamless file transmission into existing production environments while preserving familiar broadcast workflows and extending them with cellular bonding and IP-based newsgathering capabilities.
04/13/2026	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design today announced DaVinci Resolve 21, a significant update introducing the new Photo page, which enables colorists and photographers to use Hollywood’s most advanced color tools for still photos. Other updates include new AI tools such as IntelliSearch for fast content searching, CineFocus for focal point adjustment, tools for facial refinement, and more. The Krokodove toolset adds over 70 new graphics to Fusion, Fairlight folders simplify audio track management, plus there are improvements to keyframing, MultiMaster trim passes, layer list node graphs and more. DaVinci Resolve 21 public beta is available for download now from the Blackmagic Design web site.
04/13/2026	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design today announced Fairlight Live, a new software-based live audio mixer with spatial audio mixing and SMPTE-2110 broadcast workflows. Fairlight Live easily handles thousands of audio channels, working with standard computer audio or USB audio from ATEM live production switchers. Fully customizable, it has built-in effects and professional features such as a cue player, talkback busses, snapshots and more! Fairlight Live public beta is available immediately from the Blackmagic Design website free of charge. (They demoed it running on a MacBook Neo!
04/13/2026	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF 100G, a new model in the URSA Cine family with 100G Ethernet for high frame rate SMPTE-2110 live production output up to 440fps. Building on the revolutionary digital film features of the URSA Cine 12K LF, including the large format RGBW 36x24mm sensor, the new model adds dramatically faster networking for cinematic live production workflows. Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF 100G will be available Q3 from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide from US$8,995.
04/13/2026	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive 100G, the world’s first immersive cinema camera designed for live production with Apple Immersive Video. Featuring dual 8Kx8K RGBW sensors with 16 stops of dynamic range, URSA Cine Immersive 100G uses 100G Ethernet to deliver the bandwidth needed to output live immersive video for the first time. Blackmagic Design also announced the Blackmagic URSA Live Encoder, a live processor module that compresses live immersive video into Apple ProRes for output as SMPTE-2110-22 IP video, allowing customers to combine the stereo, high frame rate image streams into a single 100G Ethernet connection.
04/13/2026	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design today announced nine new hardware products designed for live IP production via SMPTE-2110. These new units support dozens of cameras, ATEM switchers, frame rates up to 440 fps, and 100G Ethernet connectivity.
04/13/2026	Sennheiser	Sennheiser announces a free firmware upgrade for all owners of a one-channel or two-channel Profile Wireless set: firmware update v 5.0.0 adds Bluetooth functionality to the compact microphone system. Creating a minimalist recording set-up, the clip-on mic can be directly paired with mobile phones, laptops or tablets that offer high-quality Bluetooth LE Audio (LC3 codec) or Bluetooth Classic.
04/13/2026	Matrox Video	At NAB Show, Matrox Video is showcasing the real-world solutions that are helping teams build software-defined broadcast infrastructure on generic IT equipment, deploy IP infrastructure, streamline remote production, and enable high-performance KVM workflows.
04/13/2026	Cinedeck	At NAB 2026, Cinedeck will show their RX3, a powerful multi-channel recording device with frame-accurate control and flexible codec support. It will also showcase a ConneX live working illustrating end-to-end live production workflows to streamline complex workflows.
04/13/2026	CueScript	At NAB Show 2026, CueScript will showcase the CuePad, teleprompting for iPads and iPhones, a new version of CueIT, teleprompting software, and an above-the-hood talent monitor mount, which adds a second talent monitor directly above the teleprompter.
04/13/2026	Studio Technologies	At NAB Show 2026, Studio Technologies expands their StudioCom System with the addition of the StudioComm Model 794 Central Controller and Model 795 Control Console. The new system is intended for general audio monitoring applications including use in post-production, ingest, and on-air facilities.
04/13/2026	Brainstorm	At NAB, Brainstorm is launching Brainstorm Suite 7, this new real-time graphics software brings together all of the Brainstorm flagship products: InfinitySet, the most advanced virtual, XR and AR production solution; Aston, the designer’s choice for real-time 2D and 3D motion graphics; and Edison, the simple route to immersive virtual and AR live events. These applications can run on eStudio, Brainstorm’s acclaimed render engine, also updated as part of Suite 7.
04/13/2026	BitFocus	BitFocus will showcase the latest version of Buttons. This software can take complex, multi-vendor technology stacks and bring it under simple, clear and reliable control. With a library of APIs far exceeding 500 – and new partners like Sennheiser joining – every popular and widely-used piece of equipment can be brought into the Buttons environment, where users can design complex workflows, with simple control at each critical position.
04/13/2026	Aximmetry	Aximmetry will demo one of the first virtual production platforms to support the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a framework for structured, secure AI-assisted control of production workflows. MCP integration allows authorized AI clients to inspect project state and execute defined actions within clear operational boundaries: runtime operations, compound inspection, validation workflows, and optional GUI assistance.
04/12/2026	Atomos	Atomos today announced the acquisition of Flanders Scientific (FSI), one of the most respected names in professional reference monitoring. With the addition of Flanders Scientific, Atomos now spans the full spectrum of monitoring, from on-camera, on-set, and live production, through to postproduction and final delivery. Flanders Scientific will continue to operate as a distinct brand within the Atomos family.
04/10/2026	Digital Anarchy	Digital Anarchy announces ShotNotes - smart note-taking for Premiere Pro. ShotNotes turns all your scattered feedback, like post-its, notebooks, and random docs, into organized notes and tasks. Editors can add color-coded comments with clickable timecodes, links, and task reminders, all synced to timeline markers. Everything stays searchable across sequences, with activity logs and filters that help you stay focused without breaking your editing flow.
04/10/2026	Axle AI	At NAB Show 2026, Axle AI is teaming up with a dozen vendors in adjacent booths to highlight on-premise software and hardware solutions. The Cloud is a very insecure place - especially for mission-critical assets. The On-Prem ZONE in the North Hall brings key storage and media companies together in one location to showcase the security, privacy, speed, and accessibility of on-premises media storage. Booths 1400 - 1800.
04/09/2026	Strada	Strada launches Strada Connect. This software utilizes the customer’s own local computer & storage, offering remote collaborators instant access to media while it remains in place – no file transfer, no file upload, and no cloud storage. With Strada Connect, video files, audio files, and images stored in one location can be accessed by a remote user and brought into any creative application with a simple drag and drop.
04/09/2026	AJA Video Systems	At NAB 2026, AJA Video Systems will unveil BRIDGE LIVE IP, IP25-R v2.0, OG-GEN10, and Desktop v18 software.mBridge LIVE IP is a high-density IP video gateway purpose-built for 10/25 GigE SMPTE ST 2110 workflows. The latest free v2.0 firmware update for the IP25-R SMPTE ST 2110 converter delivers a new Tx mode for 12G-SDI to ST 2110 conversion and the OG-GEN10 HD/SD Sync Generator is an openGear-compatible HD/SD/AES-11 sync generator, engineered to deliver reliable timing synchronization for broadcast, production, post, and proAV workflows.
04/09/2026	Atomos	Atomos today announced a new 11.07.00 firmware release for its Shinobi II and Shinobi 7 RX monitors, bringing camera control including touch to focus to an even wider range of popular camera models. The inclusion of a USB-C interface in all of Atomos’ next-generation monitors and monitor-recorders means that filmmakers and content creators can control key camera functions like ISO, shutter, aperture, and white balance directly from their Shinobi monitor, massively improving workflow efficiency.
04/09/2026	Mimir	Mimir is a cloud production platform that combines media asset management, production tools, and AI-powered search in one system. Find any clip instantly – search by what's said, who's in frame, or just describe what you need. Then jump straight into editing, all from one platform. They will demo it at NAB Show 2026.
04/09/2026	Hedge	Hedge announces updates for most of their products: ALE support for Avid Media Composer, Canister Migrate for Windows, Offshoot adds reports.
04/08/2026	retouch4.me	retouch4.me announced they integrated their Stray Hairs retouching plugin into Apex for a smoother, more seamless workflow, and refreshed MyShot, their cloud-based photo delivery service, with powerful new color tools that handle routine color and light adjustments.
04/08/2026	Pliant Technologies	At NAB Show 2026, Pliant Technologies will showcase several new accessories designed to enhance workflow flexibility, improve connectivity, and expand charging capabilities across its SmartBoom headsets, MicroCom XR, and CrewCom systems.
04/07/2026	Leostream	At NAB Show 2026, Leostream will show broadcast/entertainment professionals how its platform delivers secure, high-performance access to creative workloads and cloud resources. The Leostream Remote Desktop Access Platform for hosted desktops and workstations offers a comprehensive solution for remote access to maintain productivity, control costs, and ensure security with strict authentication and authorization built on zero-trust concepts.
04/07/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Vertical ad Maker for Final Cut Pro. This creates dynamic stories and logo reveals using vertical video to promote any business or institution.
04/07/2026	Marshall Electronics	Marshall Electronics introduces the new CV376 Compact NDI\|HX3 HDMI POV Camera at NAB 2026. Designed for versatile 4K capture and seamless IP integration, the CV376 combines a powerful 8.46 Megapixel 1/2.8” UHD sensor with flexible mounting and advanced streaming capabilities in a compact, easy-to-deploy form factor.
04/07/2026	Avid	At NAB Show 2026, Avid will demonstrate Avid Content Core, a cloud native foundation for connected media workflows built on AWS and designed to help news organizations, broadcasters, studios, and streaming services. As well, Avid will show Avid NEXIS and Media Composer running in AWS.
04/06/2026	Grass Valley	Grass Valley today announced the launch of its Future Playmakers Program, a new global initiative designed to support and develop the next generation of professionals in sports production and media technology. New initiative combines scholarships, hands-on learning, and access to Grass Valley technology to help universities develop industry-ready talent for live sports production.
04/04/2026	Radius	Radius announces the release of Mini-ALTO Windshields. These kits offer solid wind protection for a variety of shotgu mics in a compact and rugged zeppelin. You can shove it into a backpack or stuff several kits in a hardshell case. Once you take it out, the Mini-ALTO is ready to record in seconds.
04/04/2026	Sound Devices	Sound Devices announces the release of the Astral PowerStation Cell. A compact, multi‑battery fast charger for Astral TX and Astral HH batteries. Charge up to 6× Sound Devices XL‑B14500 or 4× XL‑B18650 batteries at once in a compact, expandable setup
04/02/2026	Fx Factory	FxFactory releases Long Shadow for Apple Final Cut Pro. This new plugin provides animated drop shadows in different styles to use with titles and logos.
04/02/2026	Dalet	At NAB Show 2026, Dalet will showcase Dalia,a new agentic AI solution that integrates with Dalet's flagship offerings, alongside the company’s recently updated Dalet Flex and Dalet Pyramid.
04/02/2026	Grass Valley	At NAB Show 2026, Grass Valley will demonstrate Framelight X, a unified approach to capture, ingest, editing and publishing in a single workflow without transfers or duplication, within a federated architecture where content remains in place and is accessible at the point of creation or ingest. This is focused on news and content production.
04/02/2026	Avid	At NAB Show 2026, Avid will showcase how its end-to-end production platform enables news organizations, media production companies, studios and broadcasters to create and manage content more efficiently while unlocking greater value from media assets through intelligent, connected workflows – helping organizations modernize without operational risk or disruption.
04/02/2026	LiveX	At NAB Show 2026, LiveX will demonstrate how vMix can produce both horizontal and vertical live streams at the same time without adding unnecessary overhead. With the right setup, a single vMix machine can power both formats simultaneously.
04/02/2026	Leitz Cine	Leitz announces the Thalia 65 20mm lens. One of the widest 65mm format lenses available, the 20mm THALIA 65 is now delivering. The 20mm offers an incredibly wide option with excellent close focus increasing the creative options of every THALIA 65 set out there.
04/02/2026	Silvus	Silvus announces StreamCaster MINI 5200. This is Silvus' smallest fully-featured MANET radio yet. Weighing just 182 grams, it integrates high-speed 2x2 MIMO radio performance into an ultra-low SWaP, ruggedized form factor. Dedicated RoIP interface, dual PTT functionality, and flexible power options give operators a tactical advantage in the field. Multiple I/O interfaces including Ethernet, USB, and RS232 offer versatile connection options. Powered by Silvus' battle-proven MN-MIMO waveform, the SM5200 delivers high-fidelity video, voice, and data across a self-forming, adaptive mesh network.
04/01/2026	MediaAnywhere	MediaAnywhere today announces AirFrame.One, the first product environment built on the principle that media should be ingested once into cloud storage, be addressable from that moment, and never be required to move. AirFrame.One gives distributed editorial teams instant access to camera original media in Premiere, from anywhere in the world. Media lands in storage. Editors start cutting. Nothing moves.
03/31/2026	MRMC	At NAB Show 2026, Mark Roberts Motion Control will celebrate its 60th anniversary by showcasing the Roaming Pedestal System (RPS). The award-winning RPS-C2 with lift column, alongside the new RPS-LT robotic arm variant, will debut FreeD tracking capabilities, delivering real-time XYZ and pan, tilt, zoom and focus (PTZF) data. This allows direct integration with third-party graphics engines, eliminating the need for external tracking systems in VP and AR workflows.
03/31/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Photo Montage 4 for Final Cut, Motion, Premiere, After Effects and Resolve. Mix photos and videos to deliver stunning animated sequences with zero configuration. Discover new transitions, procedural backgrounds, perceptual color blending and the other great features in this version.
03/31/2026	Waves Audio	Waves Audio, the world’s leading developer of professional audio signal processing technologies and plugins, announces ILLUGEN 2.0, the next evolution of its groundbreaking sample creation app. ILLUGEN enables users to turn text prompts into entirely original musical audio samples.
03/31/2026	Sound Devices	Sound Devices announces the launch of Astral Mini Plus, the latest iteration of the brand’s best-in-class compact wireless transmitter bodypacks. The new Mini Plus wireless transmitter builds on the proven success of the original with a familiar ergonomic form factor and rugged performance while also adding longer battery life, extended tuning flexibility, IP67 water resistance, and improved usability features for faster setup times and operation.
03/31/2026	Telos Alliance	Telos Alliance will announce its Axia Pulsar console at NAB Show 2026. Pulsar is a compact mixing surface designed for situations where a hardware console is preferred but space is limited, such as smaller studios, newsrooms, sports venues, and remote broadcasts. For remote control, the optional browser-based HTML5 Pulsar Soft feature allows full control of Pulsar consoles from any computer or tablet, and includes Pulsar Cast for remote audio monitoring.
03/31/2026	ELEMENTS	At NAB Show 2026, ELEMENTS will introduce GRID, their software-defined, scale-out NAS platform built on Ceph. Powered by all-NVMe performance, GRID combines high-speed storage, Media Library (MAM), and their industry-leading Automation Engine into a single, seamless production ecosystem. Designed for high-throughput media workflows, GRID delivers exceptional speed, scalability, and reliability, giving teams everything they need to manage, automate, and collaborate on media efficiently.
03/31/2026	Grass Valley	Now in its fourth year at the NAB Show, the GV Forum brings together senior leaders from across the media industry to discuss how production models, content operations and infrastructure are evolving in real-world deployments. This year’s discussions will focus on how organizations are moving from strategy to implementation, with practical insight on managing complexity, controlling costs and scaling across hybrid environments.
03/30/2026	Boris FX	Boris FX announces the acquisition of Vegas Pro (formerly Sony Vegas), Sound Forge, and Acid Pro from Magix Software GmbH. This acquisition expands their product family. Sound Forge and Acid Pro strengthen our audio and music offerings, while Vegas Pro adds powerful video editing and content creation tools to the Boris FX portfolio.
03/30/2026	FCP.co	Peter Wiggins, webmaster, announces that FCP.co is back on-line after a six month hiatus.
03/28/2026	Elgato	Elgato announces the Wave XLR Pro. A full-sized, software-controlled, audio mixer supporting two XLR inputs and multiple digital channels, with real-time processing and VST effects integration, providing studio-grade sound with super-responsive monitoring, but none of the routing complexity.
03/26/2026	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Cinematic Posters for Final Cut Pro. This is a cinematic title collection designed to bring the bold, expressive style of movie poster typography into motion. Featuring 50 animated titles and 7 creative tools, this pack gives you the flexibility to craft striking intros, dramatic text sequences, and visually rich compositions with ease.
03/26/2026	DJI	DJI announced the Avata 360 drone. DJI's new 8K 360° flagship drone delivers 360° imaging with 1-inch-equivalent sensors for filming in 8K/60fps HDR video. Meanwhile, DJI's powerful O4+ video transmission system and obstacle sensing enable creators to see farther with a more stable, safer, and more immersive flight experience.
03/25/2026	Avid	Avid reports that 87% of winning Academy Award-winning pictures were crafted using Avid solutions; specifically either Avid Media Composer or ProTools. Here's the list.
03/25/2026	Marshall Electronics	Marshall Electronics is expanding its lineup of high-performance POV cameras designed for broadcast, live production and professional AV applications with the debut of its new CV320 Compact IP and 3G-SDI POV Camera with CS lens and CV520 Miniature IP and 3G-SDI POV Camera with M12 lens at NAB 2026.
03/25/2026	Telestream	Telestream announced it will showcase an expanded integration with Adobe Premiere, Adobe Media Encoder (AME), and Frame.io a NAB 2026. This will provide a fully orchestrated creative-to-delivery pipeline powered by Telestream Vantage. Together, these updates eliminate the final manual gaps between creative editorial and enterprise workflow automation, enabling editors to move from timeline to governed delivery in a single action.
03/24/2026	Ikon	At NAB 2026, IKON will showcase STUDIO ROVER, a powerful mobile production studio designed to bring a complete broadcast setup wherever you might need it. The system combines a teleprompter, motorized camera support, PoE lighting and a 19" rack system into a fully integrated, all-in-one portable studio solution.
03/24/2026	QuickLink	At NAB 2026, QuickLink will showcase its StudioPro ecosystem. This includes StudioPro-NDI, StudioPro-3, StudioPro-8, StudioPro-16 and StudioPro-2110, along with the dedicated StudioPro Proton and StudioPro Fusion control panels. Together, the platform delivers a scalable, unified live production solution, supporting everything from agile IP-based workflows to high-capacity, mission-critical broadcast environments.

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