New model combines all the Blackmagic Web Presenter HD features with an upgraded H.264 hardware encoder for native Ultra HD resolution streaming. The new Web Presenter 4K is a compact design that includes a 12G-SDI input with down converter, so customers can select to stream in 1080p HD or 2160p Ultra HD resolutions.

New family of professional all-in-one studio cameras that include advanced broadcast features in an extremely portable design. The new compact all-in-one design will help a wider range of live production customers who need cameras with professional features that are also fast to setup on location. Features include carbon fiber reinforced polycarbonate and large integrated 7" viewfinders. 

New family of HyperDeck Studio recorders allow broadcasters to record broadcast quality H.264, Apple ProRes and DNx video files to SD cards or SSD media! All models now support record and playback to H.264, ProRes and DNx files, as well as PCM or AAC audio. Plus the 4K model adds support for H.265 files.

The masters of high frame rate, slow-motion, and internet breaking viral videos, the Slow Mo Guys, today announced that they have partnered with camera robot experts MRMC [A Nikon Company] to take their slow-motion skills to the next level by introducing the Bolt™ High-Speed Camera Robot to their arsenal of content capture technology at their studios in the U.S.

Pebble, the leading automation, content management, and integrated channel specialist, is delighted to announce the key appointments of new staff members to join its growing worldwide team. Vinicius Val de Casas and Clément Rouot join as Solutions Architects in Brazil and France respectively, while in the UK David Young joins as Product Owner, Tariq Al-Radhi joins as Customer Fulfilment Engineer on a student placement, and Anisa Khan joins as Junior Technical Author.

An immense feat of strength and perseverance by Spanish sports figure, Miguel Ángel Roldán, “Mikel”, was recently live streamed from Spain’s most notorious summit, the Naranjo de Bulnes, using a Dejero EnGo mobile transmitter and Dejero Cloud Server.

Maxon just announced the lineup of speakers for its July 21st 3D & Motion Design Show, the free-to-attend virtual series of artist-focused presentations for 3D and motion graphics artists. In this latest installment of the popular monthly series, character animation is the focus. Attendees are invited to learn tips and tricks uniquely tailored to the Maxon suite of creative tools from an incredible lineup of digital artists with expertise in this discipline of motion design.

With fewer hands-on-deck in the newsroom, manufacturers have also had to pivot their R&D approach to support newscasters’ evolving needs for remote control. Broadcasters are seeking solutions that are quick and easy to implement, to simplify and expedite remote command and control over production capabilities and create seamless workflows. In response to its customers changing requirements, TSL Products’ Flex Control Network continues to be adopted by broadcasters and station groups across the U.S. to streamline operation in the modern-day newsroom.

Polygon Labs, an innovative studio pushing the boundaries of interactive data applications and visual branding, has announced that News12 Networks has selected its data aggregation and visualization platform, Ipsum, which is fully integrated with Epic Games’ powerful real-time 3D creation platform, Unreal Engine. News12 Networks, consisting of seven local cable news channels in the New York area, owned by Altice USA, uses Polygon Ipsum, a cloud-based, enterprise-level application that enables streamlined management, data curation and centralized scheduling, to centralize its master control graphics solution for its seven stations.

Iron Mountain Entertainment Services (IMES) is pleased to announce the launch of Smart Vault, a new Media Asset Management solution for IMES’ market-leading storage services that provides broadcasters, production companies, brands, sports rights holders, and any media organisations involved in the production of content with a powerful one-stop solution for content management, storage, and archive.