Technology from Imagine Communications proved successful in an unusual challenge at Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in November 2018. Its systems power the new live Ultra HD production truck operated by Global Production, which took part in an extensive trial organised by Ferrari as part of its Ferrari Challenge World Final (1-4 November 2018). This trial determined who could deliver the most consistent and accurate live colour images across all resolutions — including, of course, Ferrari’s trademark red.

A remarkable outside broadcast truck, UHD1 HDR, built for Swiss production company tpc using technology from Imagine Communications, completed its first live broadcast – a match in the Swiss National Hockey League in Zürich on October 19, and is now in regular use. To deliver high-performance and multiformat capabilities across a broad range of productions, the truck uses standards-based IP connectivity. Providing extensive functionality in a compact form, the truck is the first step in tpc’s aggressive programme to move to an all-SMPTE ST 2110 production and delivery infrastructure.

Cinegy today announced that its channel-in-the-cloud solution highlighting Cinegy Multiviewer will be among the products on show at IBC2018, with Cinegy Professional Service also being unveiled during the show.

Transvideo will show the new StarliteRF-a, a wireless monitor with advanced camera control capabilities that can remotely control key functions of the ARRI ALEXA Mini and AMIRA cameras. The kit consists of a StarliteRF-a monitor-recorder and a TitanHD2 Tx-a that connects to the EXT socket of the ARRI cameras via a specific cable provided. You will have a hand held lightweight, high quality monitor receiving the camera picture wirelessly, and you can adjust key camera functions wirelessly by return to the camera. The camera functions are accessed via the monitors touch screen. You also have the ability to record and play back clips via the inbuilt recorder, which can be set up to record automatically when the camera records.

SAM today announces the appointment of Sherif Shaker as Regional Sales Manager, Middle East, effective immediately.  Based in the newly opened Dubai office, he will report in to SAMs Managing Director, Middle East, Naresh Subherwal. In his new role, Shaker will be responsible for growing SAMs customer base in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq and Yemen, with a particular emphasis on Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Kuwait.

At stand 5D3-01, SAM will show a host of technologies that explore the companys leading position in software/virtualization, solutions for monitoring and workflow, IP and 4K.

SAM today announces that Broadcasting Center Europe (BCE), a system integrator and part of RTL Group, has purchased SAMs Enterprise sQ news and sports production system to bring content on air quickly for RTL Tele Letzebuerg, the national television channel of Luxembourg. The Enterprise sQ system will be tightly integrated with MBT MAM and playout automation. BCE will install the system in RTL Tele Letzebuergs new facilities in Luxembourg, which is scheduled to go live at the end of 2016.

At NAB 2016, Sony will continue to demonstrate its Beyond Definition vision, exhibiting state-of-the-art   4K solutions including HDR and HFR,  as well as recent developments in IP Live production and workflow, for all aspects of content production from acquisition to archive.  Sonys approach blends customised solutions with out of the box products to deliver on its customers large range of needs, reinforcing its industry-leading position as a technology innovator, solutions provider and strategic business partner.

SAM announced today that SKY Brasil, the largest Pay-TV operator via satellite in Brazil, headquartered in Sao Paulo, has purchased Sirius 840 and 850 routers to increase its channel count and deliver greater content to millions of viewers in Brazil. The Sirius 840 router is housed in SKYs current facility in Alphaville and the Sirius 850 will be housed in its newly built facility in Jaguariuna. The routers were supplied via SAMs regional partner LineUp Broadcast Systems.

dB Broadcast, one of the UKs largest systems integrators, has purchased SAM ICE Channel-in-a-Box systems with Morpheus automation to handle ingest and playout for the new state-of-the-art production and transmission facility it has constructed for the Services Sound and Vision Corporation (SSVC) at Chalfont in the UK. SSVC provides welfare entertainment and information to British service personnel and their families worldwide under the BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) banner.

Rogers Media, a core division of Canadian media giant Rogers Communications, has selected SAM to provide a range of leading technology for its new, market-defining 4K and HDR broadcasting services. The announced programming package to be delivered includes over 100 live sports events, including every Toronto Blue Jays baseball home games and more than 20 NHL games.

SAM today announces that post-production house Penta Post in Hong Kong has purchased a turnkey Quantel Rio in a 2K configuration to complete post and editing work on TV commercials and documentaries. The sale also included the Neo Nano control panel, which interacts seamlessly with Quantel Rios extensive toolset.

Snell Advanced Media at NAB 2016
At stand SL1805, SAM will show a host of technologies that explore the companys leading position in 4K, IP, HDR, software/virtualization, and solutions for monitoring and workflow.

Building upon its longstanding relationship with SAM, global rental house, SI and OB provider Gearhouse Broadcast has announced the purchase and availability of 14 Alchemist HD SDI converters for its customers. These are in strong demand by broadcasters for HD coverage of the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil this summer and the UEFA Euro 2016 football championships being held in France in June. This recent purchase adds to Gearhouses existing fleet of nine Alchemist units, which now total 23.

SAM today announces the brand new Kula range of multi-format production switchers, combining SD, HD and 4K capabilities. Built on the heritage of SAMs award-winning Kahuna switcher, Kula uses innovative FormatFusion3 technology to seamlessly mix any format, up to and including 4K, eliminating the need for external conversion equipment.