Nevion, a Sony Group Company and award-winning provider of virtualized media production solutions, announced today that it is adding up/down/cross conversion (UDC) capabilities to its flagshipsoftware-defined media node, Virtuoso. The media function software provides low latency, native-IP, and high-quality video conversion for live broadcast and media production applications, including remote and distributed production.

Nevion, a Sony Group Company and award-winning provider of virtualized media production solutions, announced today that it is adding essential broadcast control functionality to its flagship VideoIPath media orchestration platform This integration will provide a consistent system for both broadcast control and network orchestration, supporting the complete production lifecycle (engineering, set-up, production, tear-down). It will also make it simpler and more cost-effective to deploy, roll-out and upgrade workflow control.

Executive Producer, Mark Aldridge has joined the team behind the Six Inches of Soil documentary feature film. Produced by the award-winning DragonLight Films, Six Inches of Soil is the first independent film to tell the untold story of Britain’s agroecological movement.

Blackmagic Design announced that the grand finale of S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2019-2021 relied on a Blackmagic URSA Broadcast multicam workflow for on site AV and streaming.

Live production specialist STS Communication provided all aspects of technical production for the competition. Ten finalists, selected from 135 young chefs from 12 regions worldwide, competed to convince the jury with their signature dishes.

Dream Chip today announces the release of its new AtomOne Mini Zoom camera, a ground-breaking miniature camera that now introduces Zoom functionality to an already impressive set of visual specifications. With dimensions of just 60x80mm and a weight of only 267g, the camera delivers crystal clear images, working on a rolling shutter basis with a 1/2.5” sensor, and allowing for resolution of up to 1080p60.

Blackmagic Design today announced that major horse racing meets at some of South Africa’s most prestigious venues are being broadcast live with a fleet of Blackmagic URSA Broadcast cameras.

Live production specialist EFX Productions has devised an IP based 4K broadcast solution that includes a fixed gallery infrastructure at the Fairview racecourse in Nelson Mandela Bay, and an outside broadcasting (OB) truck that alternates between Kenilworth and Durbanville racecourses in Cape Town.

The Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) has announced further details for the much-anticipated 2022 HPA Tech Retreat Supersession, this year focusing on virtual production. The Supersession will take place in person on Tuesday, February 22 during the four-day Tech Retreat. Programmed this year by respected industry experts Kari Grubin and Erik Weaver, the Supersession boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, demonstrations, and case studies from leaders in the adaptation and evolution of virtual production and in camera VFX. The program presents an unusual opportunity to see what happens when the major technology innovators and manufacturers collaborate in real time. Speakers are still being added and further updates will be available at hpaonline.com. 

Blackmagic Design today announced a new studio viewfinder model, Blackmagic URSA Viewfinder G2, with a super bright 2,000 nit display, ideal for use in bright sunlight. The new URSA Studio Viewfinder G2 is also available at a new lower price of US$1,495, a reduction of $300 which will help to make it even more affordable for customers to combine URSA Studio Viewfinder with URSA Broadcast G2 to turn it into the ultimate live production camera!

Video Europe, Europe’s largest sub-rental provider of cameras, lenses and accessories to the film, digital cinema and broadcast industry, has announced a series of repositioning actions to improve efficiency across the company while maintaining its unique capabilities to serve clients.

Salrayworks have announced a new partnership with DigiBox in the UK and Ireland.  Salrayworks develop intelligent, easy to use IP broadcast equipment and innovative high-performance video processing solutions, including 360 degree full NDI PTZ cameras.