Archive for December 3rd, 2010

Northampton, MA (December 1, 2010) – Myers Information Systems – a leading developer of broadcast traffic, business, and content management software – today announced a successful
implementation of its flagship ProTrack TV application suite at the Maine Public Broadcasting Network. As the state’s premier independent media resource, MPBN offers a world of information, ideas and cultural content to the citizens of Maine from its facilities in Bangor, Lewiston and Portland.

An early adopter of ProTrack TV beginning in 1992, MPB was compelled to switch to a more radio-centric product in 2004 to satisfy needs on the network’s audio side. “It was important for everyone to use the same system; it was easier for TV to change since they already understood the concepts,” said Gil Maxwell, senior VP and chief technology officer. “We had many reasons to want a return to ProTrack; compatibility more

(Urbana, IL, November 30, 2010) – Trio Video (www.triovideo.com ), a Chicago-based mobile production company, recently rolled out Tempo – its newest HD mobile unit furnished with an extensive complement of Cobalt Digital’s (www.CobaltDigital.com) 3G/HD/SD conversion gear. The Cobalt equipment is being used to distribute audio and video signals throughout the vehicle, and convert high-definition signals to different levels and formats. Chris Shaw, Cobalt’s vp of sales, made the announcement from Company headquarters in Urbana, IL.

“Tempo is a complete rebuild of an existing trailer into the HD world,� commented Roger Redensek, Project Manager at Trio Video. “Our priorities included building a truck that sustained our industry-wide reputation for excellence while meeting a very tight budget. Cobalt’s superior, reliable and cost-effective products enabled us to do both.�
Trio’s new Tempo carries the latest technology including a full size production more

German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG is upgrading its internal infrastructure to support HD production and has selected 162 Crystal Vision interface boards for a new MCR for the production studios and to distribute signals all over its facility.

ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG is a European media conglomerate which operates commercial television stations, premium pay channels, radio stations and print businesses, and has operations in 13 European countries. It broadcasts eleven television channels in Germany: SAT.1, ProSieben, kabel eins, SAT.1 HD, ProSieben HD, kabel eins HD, sixx, sixx HD, Sat.1 Comedy, kabel eins classics and 9Live.

With the need to upgrade its infrastructure in Munich to HD production capability, ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG evaluated three interface suppliers and selected Crystal Vision for both technological and financial reasons.

79 of the Crystal Vision interface boards are being used in the production studios’ new MCR. Six Q-Down-A 3G are down more

Underscoring its unique commitment to providing the systems integration community with the most advanced, intuitive and current systems configuration and control toolsets, Harman Professional Systems Development and Integration Group (SDIG) introduces HiQnet System Architectâ„¢ Version 2.3. In doing so, SDIG significantly improves the performance, functionality and user interface of System Architect, which, according to Adam Holladay, senior market manager, Harman Professional Systems Development and Integration Group, makes System Architect more useful, more effective and more efficient.

“SDIG is singularly committed to improving HiQnet System Architect on every criteria at every opportunity,� Holladay said today. “We regularly examine the user experience, the performance engine and hardware integration and we religiously seek out new ways to improve each. With version 2.3, our base of 30,000 registered HiQnet users will see advances in the look and feel of the software, the speed and efficiency of the software and operational functionality.�

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Spanish production house chooses Quantel for one stop, full-service finishing solution

Adisar Media, the Madrid production company, has chosen Quantel’s eQFX to spearhead the extension of its business into post production. The eQ is equipped with the QColor in-context grading option.

Founded in 2002 by David Arribas, Adisar Media specializes in production services for primetime soap operas and TV movies. The eQFX will be the centrepiece of Adisar Media’s finishing and color grading operations, working on productions such as ‘El Barco’ (The Ship) which is slated to be Antena 3TV’s next primetime hit program.

Adisar Media chose eQFX because of its unique combination of editing, effects, grading and versioning tools all in one box, making it a one-stop finishing solution. Quality, speed and reliability were also key considerations.

“Our aim is to provide a complete range of services to companies like Globomedia, who more

This November, the New York City Council conducted their first live Internet broadcast by utilizing LEIGHTRONIX streaming technology.

The city aims to utilize the streaming technology to create a stronger Internet presence and provide transparency that enhances open government. Live broadcasts give viewers immediate access to events as they occur, while archived, video-on-demand provides community members with the opportunity to watch recorded council meetings at their convenience.

“Webcasting is important for transparency and for civic engagement,� said Gale Brewer, the City of New York’s former chair of the Committee on Technology. “Folks are very excited about being able to see the city council.�

On November 17, at 1:30 p.m., live video from a camera fixed on the council members was routed to a LEIGHTRONIX PEGstream-SD real time streaming media encoder to convert the video/audio to a digital stream suitable more

Filmmakers looking for fresh lifestyle or people footage will find new and exclusive material at Framepool.com now. The footage collection run by filmmakers is broadening its portfolio with Cats at the Cream, a selection of the best of modern, everyday life images. Framepool initiated this new collection in response to frequent customer requests. In addition to modern everyday situations, the clips depict emotions and concepts such as love, family, leisure & vitality. The complete collection is available in HD and will be continuously added to. It is a fully rights cleared collection.

Especially for the advertising industry, staged people shots are a vital tool to visualise certain feelings or themes in just a few seconds. The motives from Cats at the Cream are specifically selected for these needs. Normal, everyday life situations like playing with children, working on a laptop, playing sport, etc. are complemented by scenarios visualising more more