Accedo has added VIZIO to the stack of supported platforms for its cloud-based SaaS video platform, Accedo One. The first customer deployed on VIZIO’s SmartCast platform using Accedo One is Hallmark Movies Now.

Sony is expanding its lineup of pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras with the addition of two 4K models with built-in AI analytics. The SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 cameras automatically and consistently track, and naturally frame presenters, regardless of movement or posture, for seamless content creation and control – all without operating a computer.

ATG Danmon reports a resurgence of investment throughout the broadcast, multimedia video production and training sectors. Significant trends experienced during 2022 include the accelerating adoption of IP and an industry-wide transition from HD-SDR to UHD-HDR as the preferred mastering format for new content.

Ikegami reports ongoing broadcast and professional media innovation throughout 2022 including the Unicam UHK-X750 IP-capable UHD HDR HFR camera plus the R2 Real Remote production system.

"UHD-HDR has replaced UHD-SDR as the default standard for consumer TV displays," says Michael Lätzsch, Broadcast & Professional Video Division Manager at Ikegami Electronics (Europe) GmbH. "This in turn has encouraged broadcast-focused production companies to invest in UHD-HDR camera systems. UHD-HDR content is becoming increasingly available online from dedicated streaming channels. A growing number of broadcasters are also supplementing their HD-SDR terrestrial and satellite transmissions with online UHD-SDR content."

ISE Show 2023 is fast approaching and this week we are reporting on some news previews from Magewell, Densitron, Clear-Com, FSR, Kiloview, AIMS, Flanders Scientific, Tedial, Wooden Camera, Quality, PHABRIX, Zixi, Blackmagic Design, disguise, Lightware and Atomos.

Based in Dallas, Texas, Wooden Camera designs and builds professional camera accessories for film and video production. With solutions for virtually every digital motion-picture camera, professional cinematographers, camera operators, and creatives worldwide rely on Wooden Camera. This January, Wooden Camera introduces it's new line of Kits for Panasonic DC-GH6.

Focused on strengthening Viz One development, the most trusted and reliable MAM system available, the new Business Unit promises a more customer centric and focused team, spearheaded by Jochen Bergdolt.

Used by many of the world’s biggest broadcasters and media organizations, Viz One is a critical, and central piece in media workflows and infrastructure. To better serve its MAM customers, maximize value, and deliver tailored MAM solutions based on needs, Vizrt has formed the Enterprise MAM Business Unit.

Densitron, the global leader in display, touch-based interfaces and specialised ODM+ outsourced product design and development for manufacturers, has announced that it will be featured on the BirdDog stand (5C375) at ISE 2023. The stand will showcase the integration of the IDS control system with the full range of BirdDog cameras. 

Shotoku Broadcast Systems, international manufacturer of high-quality, robust and reliable robotic camera support systems, and Sertronics GmbH, provider of technical after sales services have announced a service partnership that will bring world-class, dedicated support to Shotoku’s established and future customer base across all of Germany.

Broadcast test & measurement innovator PHABRIX has announced the availability of the latest update, V4.8, for its acclaimed Qx and QxL rasterizers.

Utilizing PHABRIX patented technology, this new class of waveform Instrumentation delivers all the fine detail needed for camera shading or image grading while retaining the flexibility of real-time operation and support for the wide range of SDR and HDR SDI and IP video formats for which PHABRIX is famous.