Burbank, California: Matthews, known for their go-everywhere C-stands and other grip gear now has a more efficient way to transport them to a set or location. The C-Stand Shoulder Kitbag takes the awkwardness out of carrying up to two fixed or turtle-based C-stands in either 20″ or 40″ sizes.

Chyron today unveiled version 1.8 of PRIME VSAR, which merges the cutting-edge graphics of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4 with Chyron’s built-for-broadcast design, editorial, and live production capabilities to radically simplify virtual production. Enhancements in PRIME VSAR 1.8 offer simple, unfettered access to Unreal Engine 4.27 and its extensive design features, alongside new built-in production tools that reduce the time, skill, and effort required for key tasks such as chroma keying, trackless camera control, and virtual scene creation.

Xperi Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: XPER) (“Xperi”) announced today at IBC2022 the launch of Vewd OpX for Android TV Operator Tier. With this version, Vewd OpX — a cloud-managed, operator-grade set-top box (STB) experience that integrates Pay-TV services with OTT content — is made available as a custom launcher and TV app for Android TV Operator Tier STBs. The solution has successfully been deployed by U.S. operator Evoca for the delivery of its NEXTGEN TV service, making it the first Android TV Operator Tier launcher on an ATSC 3.0 platform. Vewd OpX continues to be available for global operators and hybrid TV applications leveraging European broadcast standards such as HbbTV as well, and this latest expansion shows the continued growth of the product.

Cobalt Digital, designer and manufacturer of award-winning edge devices for live video production and master control, and a founding partner in the openGear® initiative, has announced the promotion of Dr. Ciro Noronha to CTO and the appointment of Anthony Tan as director of sales engineering for APAC. According to Chris Shaw, Cobalt COO, the changes reflect the Company’s growth and significant global expansion, especially in the important APAC region. Shaw revealed the news just days before the beginning of IBC2022 where both Noronha and Tan will be on Stand 10.B44 to greet friends, colleagues and customers.

Cobalt Digital can be found in numerous places and at several events in and around IBC 2022. The designer and manufacturer of award-winning edge devices for live video production and master control, and a founding partner in the openGear® initiative, will be well represented by Dr. Ciro Noronha, the Company’s evp of engineering, at informative sessions hosted by industry organizations and vendors, and Cobalt will wrap the show by hosting a RIST cocktail reception on its Stand #10.B44

Hitachi Kokusai Electric GmbH has completed massive projects to provide cameras to the leading Italian broadcasters. The two long-term contracts provided cameras to upgrade all the principal production studios and outside broadcast units for HD/UHD capture.

FOR-A will showcase its extensive range of hybrid SDI and IP products at IBC2022 (RAI Amsterdam, 9 – 12 September, stand 2.A51). Central to the company’s strategy is to provide a solid migration path, built on existing as well as new products, towards IP connectivity for all users. 

Caton Technology has joined the GV Media Universe Alliance, the programme developed by Grass Valley which brings industry leaders together to deliver practical, fully functional cloud solutions for media enterprises. By joining the Alliance, Caton ensures that end users can use the fastest and most secure connectivity for their cloud workflows.

Brainstorm has coordinated the European Project AdMiRe "Advanced Mixed Realities" funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Programme. This R&D project is focused on the development and validation of Mixed Reality solutions to allow audiences to participate in TV shows as if they were physically there.

As part of its move to comprehensive 4k production capabilities, outside broadcast production specialist LiveHD, part of Abu Dhabi Media, has invested in two ultra-slow motion camera systems from FOR-A. The cameras were online in time for the final of the FIFA Club World Cup in the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on 12 February 2022.