Archive for July 14th, 2009

Burbank, 14, JULY, 2009 – AmberFin today announces the addition of Bridge Digital Inc to its global partner program and network of authorized resellers in North America. The announcement is part of AmberFin’s Global Partner Program to develop and forge new channel and OEM partnerships internationally. more

Detroit & Venice, CA – (July 13, 2009) – The creative team at Speedshape, a 3D integrated digital studio, has created a Configurator for a Knoll microsite and the company’s new “Generation by Knoll(TM)” desk chair. Created completely in CG and based on CAD data, photos and material reference provided by the client, Speedshape worked in conjunction with ad agency Fathom and Knoll product specialists to ensure the CG chair was up to date with the physical chair as it went through production. more

Director David McNamara Helms the ‘COLLECTIVE’ Art of Philanthropy

New York, NY — (July 14, 2009) — Manhattan. The Javits Center. 3500-plus dinner guests on hand watch as “Robin Hood Responds” launches on 80-foot screens. This was the scene at the annual Robin Hood Benefit, which raised over 73 million dollars, and marked the launch of an integrated PSA campaign by production company COLLECTIVE. more

TechTel – Stand G35

Company Overview:

ScheduALL is the leading global provider of Enterprise Resource Management (ERM) products for the broadcast, satellite/transmission, and media industries. As a market leader with a 20-year track record of success and more than 1,200 clients worldwide, ScheduALL is recognized as the industry standard for operational management solutions. more

GRAMMY SoundTables® Event Held at Pyramind in San Francisco Provided an In-Depth Look at Interactive Game Audio and Music Production with Directors from Top Gaming Companies, Including Don Veca of Electronic Arts, David Collins and Jesse Harlin of LucasArts, and Jonathan Mayer of Sony Computer Entertainment America

P&E Wing Formalizes Ongoing Relationship with G.A.N.G.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (July 14, 2009) — As part of its ongoing initiative to provide interactive forums for all categories of professional audio genres and sectors, the Producers & Engineers Wing (P&E Wing) of The Recording Academy®, along with The Recording Academy’s San Francisco Chapter and the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) presented “GRAMMY SoundTables®: Game Audio Network Guild Summer Summit,” on July 9, 2009. The event was held at Pyramind, a leading digital music and game audio training company in San Francisco. This conference marks a continued effort by the P&E Wing and The Recording Academy to further understand how video gaming and professional audio are together expanding the boundaries of both sides of the entertainment industry. The conference included an announcement of a new partnership between the P&E Wing and G.A.N.G. to collaborate on initiatives and events that facilitate a working relationship between the professional audio and gaming communities to benefit all involved. more

NEW FEATURES TO DEBUT AT IBC 09 IN HALL 11, STAND G30 WITH ROBOTIC PEDESTAL, PAN/TILT HEADS AND ESTABLISHED MANUAL CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

Staines, UK (8 July 2009) – Shotoku Broadcast Systems, a well-established leader in both manual and robotic camera support, will present its recently released control system with new features that include offers customizable layouts and HD/SDI wide screen options. The TR-T/HD Touch Control Screen system will be highlighted at IBC 2009 in Hall 11 Stand G30 alongside the new generation TR-S High Capacity Flexible Control Panel. Both systems can control up to 16 cameras to deliver operational and cost benefits and making them ideal for legislative, parliamentary or TV studio applications. more

Sacramento, CA (7 July 2009) – Jampro Antennas, Inc. of Sacramento, California – a world leader in the manufacture and design of radio frequency components and broadcast antennas for radio and television since 1954 – will continue its tradition of bringing advanced antenna and RF components to its international client base by exhibiting its full range of offerings at IBC 2009. The Company’s line-up will include both television and radio solutions for DTV, FM, LP-FM, FM-HD and HD Radio. more

European Market To Meet Compact 3-Input Switcher at IBC 09, Hall 8 Stand B61

Owslebury, Hampshire UK (13 July 2009) – Brick House Video is introducing its 3-input Callisto Micro SD switcher to the European market at IBC 09 following its outstanding debut at NAB 09 in Las Vegas. The extraordinarily compact, 3-input Callisto Micro is ideal for the helicopter video arena and other broadcast facilities where space and weight are at a premium. Weighing in at only 1.2Kg (2-1/2 lbs.), and with a footprint of 18cm (7 inches) x 14cm (5.5 inches), it will fit in just about anywhere! more

Staines, UK (13 July 2009) — Home Shopping giant QVC UK has extended its robotic controlled camera operation with the installation of a significant complement of Shotoku Broadcast Systems equipment. James Eddershaw, Sales Director of Shotoku Ltd., announced today that a sophisticated configuration comprising customised multi-camera control panels, pan and tilt heads and height drives has been integrated into QVC UK’s Battersea Broadcast Centre to achieve the network’s objectives without loss of legacy equipment. more

Webinar Will Feature Microsoft Silverlight Media’s Tim Harader and Inlet’s John Bishop

RALEIGH, NC – July 14, 2009 – Inlet Technologies, the leading provider of live streaming and on-demand solutions for digital media, announced today that it will host the first in a series of webinars designed to help content owners and distributors increase the reach of their digital media content and create the best possible online viewing experience. The first webinar in this series , scheduled for Thursday, July 16th at 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PT, will feature Tim Harader, senior product manager, Microsoft Silverlight Media, and John Bishop, Inlet’s senior vice president of strategy and business development. more