Archive for June 6th, 2012

Advisory Committee of Thought Leaders Announced

(Burbank, CA) Createasphere’s Digital Asset Management Conference – Europe, the premier event on the management of digital assets in Europe, will take place November 13th & 14th, 2012 at the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands. The event is an international gathering of thought leaders and experts in asset and media management, and presents multi-tiered solutions and training to European professionals responsible for the creation, handling, security, or underwriting of digital assets. Createasphere is known for its focus on quality education, community building and meaningful information sharing at its events, and the DAM Conference – Europe will bring together technology leaders, entertainment and media organizations, and an interdisciplinary group of practitioners to define the future of DAM.

Mary Yurkovic, Manager of Createasphere’s Digital Asset Management Conference, has announced that a blue ribbon advisory panel has been created, in association with the conference. Comprised of some of the most recognized and respected names in digital asset management, the advisors will consult with Yurkovic and the team at Createasphere to guide programming, direction, and growth.

Advisors include; Thomas Schleu, Chief Technology Officer of Canto; Tom Leydon, Director of Alliances and Marketing for Amplidata; Wendy Skoulding, Senior Project Manager for censhare AG; Luca Leonardini, Industry Consultant; Bob Hendricks, InTransit Images; and Jesper Andersen, FilmFlip. Yurkovic commented, “I am honored to announce that the advisory board has taken shape, and that we have the involvement of this group of experts. We look forward to working closely with them to develop the finest gathering in the world.”

Createasphere’s Digital Asset Management Conference – Europe is co-located with SPAR – the conference on 3D imaging & Data Management for Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing and Security. Createasphere’s DAM – Europe offers two-days of quality education, expert presenters, live demonstrations, software and hardware innovations and networking opportunities giving participants a unique opportunity to learn, see, try, test, talk, and share.

Session highlights include:
* DAM Strategy: Getting it Right the First Time
* Maintaining Consistency while Marketing your Brand Globally
* Case Study: Managing Big Data in the Media & Entertainment Space
* Delivering Content in an Efficient and Highly Available DAM
* Creating Meaningful Connections Through Knowledge, Information, & Metadata
* Managing Rights in a Global Environment
* Emerging Trends in the Digital Landscape that Effect Production Workflow
* How Non-Profit Organizations are Making a Profit with their DAM
* Managing Metadata in Multi-Languages
* Making the Business Case for DAM & Calculating ROI
* Does Managing Audio & Video have to be so DAM Difficult?
* Why Storage & Archival Strategies are Critical
* Do Organizations Really need Standards and which one Should be Selected?

Yurkovic further commented that, “Last year, when launching Createasphere’s DAM – Europe, it was clear to us that the concerns and issues facing the industry are global, and there is innovation going on around the world. We are building a resource for our community that puts innovative news, experiences, and ideas in reach for the community.”

Globally, media and digital content creators are struggling to keep up with asset management within their enterprises. Createasphere’s DAM Conferences shape the standards and explore the urgent global issues of digital asset management in the sectors of advertising, entertainment, media, publishing, museums, sports, and higher education. Registration is now open. For complete information, session information, and registration, visit http://createasphere.com/europe.

About Createasphere
Createasphere is the premier business development partner for technology enabled entertainment, marketing, and communications organizations. We advance careers and technologies by connecting world-class professionals globally online and in person.
Createasphere was founded in 2001, and over the past decade has grown into a global company that in 2011 produced seventeen events over three continents as well as five websites. Createasphere became part of Diversified Business Communications in 2008, and now drives their entertainment, media, technology strategies and properties division. Currently, Createasphere produces the Entertainment Technology Expos in Los Angeles; the Digital Asset Management Conference in New York, Los Angeles, and Europe; The DAMMY Awards in New York; the Executive Marketplaces for Houses of Worship in Los Angeles and Chicago; Post Production Master Classes in New York and Los Angeles, the Digital Process Workflow Lab and the online news and content portals ProVideoCoalition.com, DamCoalition.com and ProPhotoCoalition.com.

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California Forever To Premiere On KQED In Fall 2012

(San Francisco, CA) Backcountry Pictures and KQED present California Forever, a two-part PBS television special that tells the story of California’s magnificent state parks from Yosemite in 1864 to the present day. Together, the two one-hour programs remind viewers of the importance of California’s state parks as well as their priceless legacy. California Forever is scheduled to air nationally in fall 2012 (check local listings) and in the Bay Area on KQED 9, the public media company that serves Northern California.

California Forever was written and directed by Academy Award-nominee David Vassar. The program was produced by Sally Kaplan and David Vassar. The idea for the film was sparked after David and Sally watched the battle between conservationists and developers over the proposed Orange County Toll Road which would have paved over a portion of San Onofre State Beach. David and Sally felt compelled to tell the story of California’s State Parks as a way to remind viewers of these parks and their value.

“The story of California State Parks is the story of California. It is also the story of the ‘park idea’ and how it spread from California across the country and around the world. The scenic beauty and historic sites that California State Parks protect celebrate our heritage, and helps define what it means to be a Californian,” said David Vassar. “In California Forever, we hope to encourage viewers to explore state parks in their neighborhoods and across California; to remind them of the priceless legacy that parks protect and to honor the individuals and groups who fought so hard to preserve them over the last 160 years.”

Episode One:
California Forever: The History of California State Parks highlights the discovery and creation of California’s state parks system and celebrates the individuals and groups whose passion and commitment helped preserve and protect them for future generations. It takes viewers on a scenic, cultural and historical tour of California’s state parks highlighting the people, key events and locales that made California history. The episode begins with the discovery of the giant sequoias in 1852 by Augustus T. Dowd and recounts the establishment of California’s first state park, Yosemite. Continuing, the narrative moves through the individual stories of citizen action that preserved many of California’s most celebrated landscapes as state parks. Included are the coast redwoods, Big Sur, Point Lobos, Hearst Castle, Lake Tahoe and the Anza-Borrego Desert. Historic places and people that commemorate crucial chapters of the California story are also explored. The plot intersects with many important victories that saved much of California’s most cherished landscape and in the process, inspired the creation of the National Park Service and the protection of wilderness.

Episode Two:
California Forever: Parks for the Future presents the very real challenges that state parks are currently facing in California. Among these are habitat destruction by overuse; protection of native species at the expense of recreation; reclaiming industrial brown fields to create new parks in dense urban areas; establishing historic sites that commemorate people and events from diverse cultures; and imminent park closures. This episode highlights the trials of balancing peaceful solitude at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with the growing demand for “off-roading” at neighboring Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area. It then tells of the wildlife preservation efforts for the northern elephant seal and western snowy plover that sometimes limit public access along parts of the central coast. California Forever stresses the importance of reclaiming land for parks in urban settings including the “re-wilding” of the Los Angeles River. Additionally, it celebrates the diverse cultures and histories of many groups who made California home, including the Chinese who first arrived at the Angel Island Immigration Station and freed slaves who created a utopian agrarian community at what is now Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park.

An Official Selection at the International Wildlife Film Festival, California Forever received the award for Best Educational Program in 2011. It also was selected for screenings at the 2011 American Conservation Film Festival, the 2012 Wild & Scenic Film Festival and the 2012 Environmental Film Festival of Washington, D.C.

In addition to David and Sally, California Forever’s creative team includes Christopher Tufty, director of photography; Christian White, editor; Tony Humecke, composer; and Richard Doyle, narrator. The producers scouted more than 100 parks, and the Backcountry Pictures crew shot in 46 of them over a two-year period. The arresting visuals of California’s state parks were acquired at 4k resolution with a RED ONE digital camera.

Major funding for the PBS broadcast of California Forever is provided by Destination Cinema. With giant screen theaters in the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Hearst Castle, and Victoria, Canada, Destination Cinema provides people with an enhanced travel experience. Working with state and national parks, along with museums across the country and around the world, Destination Cinema creates opportunities for visitors to connect with extraordinary places. Additional support is provided by the Hoeffer Family Foundation, Independent Documentary Association and Active Network.

About Backcountry Pictures
Founded in 2001, Backcountry Pictures produces films, television programs and visual content for special venues that celebrate the beauty of nature and captures the history and culture of surrounding communities. The company excels in producing programs that impart a sense of wonder about the natural world inspiring viewers to establish their own personal bond with nature. To learn more about Backcountry Pictures, please visit www.backcountrypictures.com.

About KQED
KQED (kqed.org) has served Northern California for more than 50 years and is affiliated with NPR and PBS. KQED owns and operates public television stations KQED 9 (San Francisco/Bay Area), KQED Plus (San Jose/Bay Area) and KQET 25 (Watsonville/Monterey); KQED Public Radio (88.5 FM San Francisco); kqed.org and KQEDnews.org; and KQED Education. KQED Public Television, one of the most-watched public television stations in the country, is the producer/presenter national series such as Sound Track; CA State of Mind; Richard Bangs: Quest for Wonderand Essential Pépin. KQED Public Radiois the most-listened-to public radio station in the nation and the most popular in the Bay Area. Visit www.kqed.org for more information. Photos, videos, and press materials are available at www.sfspressroom.org/californiaforever and www.kqed.org/press To view the trailer click here (http://cal4ever.com/)

MEDIA, PLEASE NOTE: To request an interview with David Vassar or Sally Kaplan, a California Forever DVD or BluRay
disc, high-resolution photography and/or additional information, please contact Gretchen Krueger
(Gretchen@landispr.com) or Jordana Heinke (Jordana@landispr.com). Please also visit www.cal4ever.com and www.backcountrypictures.com for more information. To view the trailer, please click here (http://cal4ever.com/).

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Woodland Park, NJ – FSR, manufacturer of audio and video switching, control products, and connectivity boxes, will debut its new Top Shelf wall-mounted enclosure at InfoComm 2012. The new box, which offers an innovative approach to wall racks, targets applications where space is limited by packing up to 4RU of AV equipment in an attractive housing. Top Shelf, which will be on display at FSR’s InfoComm booth N651 in the North Hall, is ideal for classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, government applications, hospitals, hotels, museums, Houses of Worship and anywhere projectors and other AV equipment are typically used.

A wall-mounted, adjustable enclosure that installs at the ceiling, Top Shelf provides ample space to mount AC receptacles, AV interfaces and more. In fact, it features nine single gang positions, four double gang positions, and six single gang positions for IPS plates. All is enclosed in a sturdy, yet attractive locking cover that allows Wi-FI and other wireless RF signals to pass between the equipment and the room. In addition, the new box offers advanced Practical Wire Management features that ensure neat, logical cable routing. All the necessary mounting hardware and cable clamps are included to satisfy most installation requirements.

“Top Shelf is the newest addition to our wall-mounted enclosure line of products,” says Jan Sandri, president, FSR. “With its unique ability to solve challenges many classrooms, boardrooms, schools, hospitals and more face with limited space, we are thrilled to bring this new solution to this year’s InfoComm show. With the unit’s ability to pack up to 4RU of AV equipment in a housing that is robust but also visually appealing, we are confident that Top Shelf will fit into almost any AV environment.”

FSR’s latest additions to their Intellitools line are the new POE-TO-USB CHARGER ACCESSORIES. Cube and Wall Plate styles are available that derive ample power from a standard POE Network connection and do not require POE+. They can be used to conveniently charge devices that are charged via USB ports such as IPADs.

About FSR
FSR, established in 1981, manufactures a wide variety of products for the audio / video, education, hospitality, government, and religious markets, including AV floor, wall, table, and ceiling connectivity boxes, as well as a full line of interfaces, distribution amplifiers, matrix switchers, seamless switchers and CAT-5 solutions.

FSR complies with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and is a woman owned business. FSR offers live 24/7 technical and sales support throughout the country from expertly trained technicians and sales representatives. For more information visit www.fsrinc.com.

FSR Contact: Jan Sandri
973-785-4347 • sales@fsrinc.com

Press Contact: Desert Moon Communications
Harriet Diener
845-512-8283 • harriet@desertmooncomm.com

Acapulco, Mexico – Broadcast International, Inc. (OTCBB: BCST.OB), a leading provider of video-powered broadcast solutions, and Beenius, the most progressive interactive TV middleware provider, have partnered to offer a suite of solutions that include the highest quality video processing with BI’s CodecSys transcoder platform, and Beenius’ open, flexible and feature-rich Interactive TV service delivery platform, Beesmart. The solution will be demonstrated in Broadcast International’s booth #819 at Expo Canitec, a trade show and conference targeting the Mexican cable industry being held in Acapulco from May 30 – June 1.

Beesmart’s modular architecture and open design enable it to be used in different environments including IPTV, Over-the-Top and Cable Television – all with a single platform. CodecSys’ patented multi-codec process delivers higher quality video at lower bandwidth rates featuring seamless integration with core video management systems.

“Our customers want a quick go-to-market solution, and the combination of CodecSys and Beenius fills that requirement with a seamlessly integrated solution for video optimization and management,” said Steve Jones, general manager of BI’s CodecSys Division. “Beenius has convenient tools for easy customization of content and the user interface and offers a flexible, scalable customer management interface. Like CodecSys, Beenius also enables cloud based solutions.”

At Canitec, the front end, customer facing solution will be demonstrated by Beenius while CodecSys will demonstrate the back end encoding, transcoding and publishing solutions.

Jones added, “We are excited to exhibit together at Canitec since Latin America is a key growth market for both Broadcast International and Beenius. We are also working together in Europe and look forward to cooperating on projects in that region as well.”

About Broadcast International, Inc.
Broadcast International is a leading provider of video-powered broadcast solutions, including IP, and digital satellite, Internet streaming and other types of wired/wireless network distribution. BI’s patented CodecSys software is a breakthrough, multi-codec video compression technology that cuts video bandwidth requirements over satellite, cable, IP and wireless networks. By slashing bandwidth needs, CodecSys enables a new generation of applications such as streaming video to cell phones, and offers unprecedented price/ performance benefits for existing applications such as HD video.
Broadcast International is a public company (OTC BB: BCST) headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. On the Web www.brin.com and www.codecsys.com .

About Beenius
Beenius is the most progressive interactive TV middleware provider for service operators. We set new standards for interactive TV by converging TV, phone, and internet services on a single, telco-grade, service delivery platform. We offer an open, flexible and feature-rich Interactive TV service platform, Beesmart, which combines an exceptionally fast user interface, an intelligent content recommendation system, VoIP on TV, web TV support, and the ability to host multiple operators on a single service delivery platform. In addition to enabling higher return on service operators’ investments, we also deliver the best TV experience to our subscribers. Our preferred strategy in the global environment is to develop strong business relationships with local partners.

Broadcast International Contact:
Cameron Francis
Vice President Products
Broadcast International
801-562-2252
pr@Brin.com

Broadcast International Investor Contact:
Michael Koehler or Matt Glover
Liolios Group Investor Relations
949-574-3860
bcst@liolios.com

Broadcast International Press Contact:
Harriet Diener
Desert Moon Communications
845-512-8283
harriet@desertmooncomm.com

Beenius Contact:
Nika Mohar
Marketing Manager
+386 51 246 759
nika.mohar@beenius.tv

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – During a ceremony steeped in royal tradition, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’azam Shah, 84, was recently installed as the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The event took place at the new Istana Negara (royal palace) in Kuala Lumpur and was followed by a formal banquet at the Malaysia New National Palace in Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur. This was attended by members of the Rulers, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Cabinet ministers, foreign ambassadors and senior government officials. Also present was a HARMAN Studer Vista 5 M2, supplied by Mahajak Trio, the territorial distributor, which recorded the occasion.

The program was sent to air nationwide on Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), with a total of 32 microphone channels used throughout the night. The Vista 5 M2 console was selected for its innovative qualities, flexibility, ease of use, the precise meter bridge (displaying every status the sound engineer needed to see), user-friendliness of the Vistonics(tm) screen – and finally the fact that the console is aesthetically very attractive.

“The Vista 5 M2 enabled the sound engineers to implement fast copy-paste of all the parameters while the Vistonics interface provided immediate access to parameters by opening up settings onto the encoder, such as EQ, Dynamic, VCA and channel setting, without wasting time searching for any hidden buttons,” said Mahajak Trio’s Senior Manager Sales & Project, Lee Chin Kah.

Another key feature used to mix the event was ‘Master Contributions’, enabling the sound team to view and control all the contributions on Vistonics faders.

In addition to these powerful and unique features, Mr. Lee highlighted the instant recognition provided by the console’s use of color and icons for different control parameters. “The desk is extremely intuitive and easy to learn within a second,” he said. “This allows the user to focus on the creativity of his work.”

The cues were used to upmix the stereo transmitted signal to a 5.1 channel signal, and the professional broadcast contributed substantially to the event’s success.

Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’azam Shah had been appointed on December 13 last year to succeed Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu, whose 5-year term as the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong had ended.

HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets – supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG(r), Harman Kardon(r), Infinity(r), JBL(r), Lexicon(r) and Mark Levinson(r). The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 13,000 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.3 billion for the twelve months ended March 31, 2012.

Mediatec Broadcast, a European provider that specializes in the management and delivery of technical solutions for broadcast and event productions, has chosen LYNX Technik modular interface solutions for the production and broadcast of sporting and other special events throughout Europe. The new Mediatec OB Van will be based in Sweden and is currently being used for the media and television production services of Sweden’s most popular and elite sports league, the Swedish Hockey League.

Broadcast Solutions, a system integrator and sales & service partner of LYNX Technik implemented the complete Outside Broadcast Van (OB Van) for Mediatec, which was delivered at the end of February 2012. more

PowerAux and Multiple Panels Drive Three ‘Program’ Outputs

Billerica, Massachusetts – Broadcast Pix™ will introduce new multi-screen support for its 1 M/E Granite™ and Mica™ Video Control Centers™ at InfoComm 2012, which runs June 13-15 in Las Vegas, Nev. (Booth C7345). Now, three “programs” can be generated using the system’s program output and two enhanced PowerAux outputs, and each can be controlled by a separate panel or Soft Panel.

The new multi-screen technology is ideal for driving three image magnification (I-MAG) screens, as each enjoys patented technology to maintain one frame of constant delay for continual lip sync throughout a presentation. In contrast, other systems have variable delay that changes depending on format/aspect conversion, effects, picture-in-picture (PiP), and other actions, plus many start with high delay as well. With PowerAux, additional outputs from the system stay in sync, even when different content is being displayed.

PowerAux can also be used to produce any combination of I-MAG screens, Internet feeds, and live television productions. Each new PowerAux output can switch between any camera, clip, graphic, or even program, and then add up to six keys on top. For example, while the program out provides I-MAG on one screen, one PowerAux can provide different programming to another screen while the second PowerAux can be used to feed different content to a streaming appliance for online distribution. All outputs can be controlled through the system control panel – for richer productions, each PowerAux output can be individually controlled through a Soft Panel, iPad app, or another physical control panel.

“Switchers don’t have to limit you to creating for one screen. Now, thanks to our multiple panels and our new dual PowerAux, you can create compelling video on three screens at once,” said Ken Swanton, CEO. “With our exceptional low constant delay, it’s great for the booming I-MAG market, plus Internet and television audiences, too. Producers can optimize their compositions for all audiences on any size screen.”

PowerAux is a free download available in Beta now, and will be available for all Granite and Mica customers with the release of Video Control Center 3.1 software in July.

About Broadcast Pix Broadcast Pix is the leader in live video production systems. Its Video Control Centers™ empower operators with patented techniques that combine cameras, clips and graphics to create compelling live video. The integration of a multi-format switcher, clip store, graphics system with a Harris or Chyron CG, and device controls provides the lowest cost of ownership at a fraction of the cost of a conventional control room to buy, staff and operate. Systems range from compact systems controlled by a touch-screen or voice-automation to sophisticated 2 M/E control panels. Customers include leading broadcast, corporate, education, religious, government, webcast, entertainment and mobile studios in more than 100 countries. Learn more at www.broadcastpix.com.

Broadcast Pix, Granite, Mica, PowerAux, Fluent, and Video Control Centers are trademarks of Broadcast Pix, Inc. Patented.

The Cortez Brothers, an LA-based company specializing in international productions, is pleased to welcome Ricardo Maldonado to its directorial roster.

“Ricardo’s new campaign for Peru blew me away,” says Ed Rivero, Executive Producer of The Cortez Brothers. “It captures the complete truth about cultural integration, and triggers such a response of sheer fun and amusement that I had to take a further look. All of his work carries this distinctive magical quality that makes you smile.”

“The Cortez Brothers’ reel is top notch, and you know they are doing things the right way if they have longstanding relationships with directors like Simon Bross and Angel Gracia,” adds Maldonado. “That definitely impressed me. I think Ed has a deep understanding of what is happening in the industry. To be able to work alongside a knowledgeable, respected producer like him is both an honor and a great opportunity for me.”

To view Ricardo Maldonado’s reel: http://bit.ly/M4Bp3e

Maldonado spent much of his childhood on a set watching his director father shoot some of Peru’s most memorable campaigns. A graduate of Ithaca College’s film school in New York, he is a versatile experienced director with profound technical knowledge and world-class narrative skills. His productions have taken him all over South America, North America and Europe.

As a director, Maldonado has earned more than 35 prestigious international awards, including Cannes, New York Festivals, LIAA, and APAP, among others. His recent 15-minute documentary, “To Peru from Perú,” gained global acclaim, winning Grand Prix honors at El Ojo de Iberoamerica and FIAP. The film swept the awards at the recent El Sol Festival in Bilbao, Spain, landing a Grand Prix in Promo, Gold recognition in Promo, TV/Film and Integrated Campaigns, a Gold in PR and Silver in Digital. The sequel, which he also helmed, is slated to air soon.

Maldonado is currently shooting his first feature film, a comedy called “AsuMare.” He is also the author of Paper-to-Screen, a conference he has delivered in various cities around the globe, which details the healthy creative evolution of a commercial from its written to audiovisual stages.

About The Cortez Brothers:
A Los Angeles-based company specializing in international productions, The Cortez Brothers has become a lightning rod for the worlds of entertainment and advertising, melding Hispanic/Latino culture and mainstream American sensibilities.

Founded in 2006, it brings bilingual, international talent under one roof, combining the forces of directors, writers and producers who are equally at home speaking English or Spanish. The Cortez Brothers produces a wide range of projects from feature films and television series to webisodes and commercials.

Recent clients include AT&T, Chevy, Coca-Cola, Dodge, Ford, Home Depot, McDonald’s, Pontiac, Procter & Gamble, Toyota, Verizon and Allstate. The Cortez Brothers is one of the only woman- and minority-owned production companies in the entire US.

www.cortezbrothers.com

A very busy start to 2012 has resulted in West Midlands, UK, based video and AV specialist Central Presentations Ltd. (CPL) making substantial investments in its audio and AV departments.

In keeping with the company’s commitment to premium brands and being able to offer its clients the most innovative technologies, the very latest Panasonic HD projectors have been ordered to add to hire stock, together with a range of Sony HD broadcast cameras plus d&b’s compact T Series line array sound systems … all to service CPL’s on-going live event work.
Panasonic
The inventory of HD Panasonic projectors has been boosted with the addition of the new Panasonic PT-DZ21K 3-chip 20K DLP projectors, which are among the first delivered in the UK.
This is the smallest 20K projector currently on the market, which is a primary reason for the choice, making it ideal for all applications and in particular any shows challenged for space or weight loadings in the roof.
At 60Kgs, a massively powerful machine is now a two person lift and an ultimately more handleable product, with all the brightness you would expect due to a unique quad-lamp system.
CPL has also bought some Panasonic DZ770s – the 7K variant in the same range – so Panasonic HD projection solutions are now available in 7, 10 and 20K ranges to cover all needs.
Director Matthew Boyse comments “Panasonic has proved to be one of the most reliable and popular rental items, and these are among the brightest and most innovative currently available – which is where we like to be. We also receive excellent service and support from Panasonic”.
d&b
d&b’s T-Series has been added to CPL’s audio inventory following the purchase of Q-Series earlier in the year, and subsequent positive feedback from clients.
“The product’s a massive favourite and we just can’t get enough of it,” says Boyse, adding that the T-Series and its expedient dimensions, great audio quality and precise directional control is another perfect complement. The T-Series is ideal for numerous small to medium shows and events requiring anything from multiple flown line arrays to single standalone cabinets.
It is also a universally good cross-rental item.
Sony
CPL has now replaced its entire camera stock with solid state devices which are more reliable and robust, more cost effective to run as no tapes and disposables are required, and the digital format also makes the workflow and processing faster, more flexible and convenient.
The latest purchase included a quantity of HXR-MC1P HD Minicams, which are very small and perfect for shooting from different and challenging angles. The completely self-contained camera units can be used anywhere.
Included in the package were multiple Sony HXR-MC50P – the smallest of the broadcast range – and HXR-NX5P cameras, complete with a range of signal converters and other accessories.
Also on the list was a Panasonic AW-HE50s hot head camera and controller – a very neat design combining excellent image quality with smooth pan / tilt and zoom operation and full HD sensors offering a 1920 x 1080 resolution and a host of other features.
Coolux
CPL again leads the way in the UK taking delivery of the latest Coolux Pandora’s Box media server technology, with the first Version 5’s in the country. Pandora’s Box is one of the most powerful and flexible media server video control systems, and the units are used daily on a diverse range of jobs.
All of this reflects a generally buoyant market among CPL’s client base.

For more press info on CPL, please contact Louise Stickland on +44 7831 329888 or +44 1865 202679 or louise@loosplat.com. To Contact CPL direct, please call +44 1926 484609 or check www.cplav.com
Photo shows : Some of CPL’s staff and crew with the new Panasonic projectors

Providing a robust server solution driving much larger system counts than a normal 1GbE environment can handle, TOLIS Group, manufacturers of ultra-reliable data backup and restore solutions for end-users and OEMs, was impressed by the notable data rate improvements its server achieved with Small Tree’s 10GbE solution.

Using the new 24 port 10GbE copper video switch – ST10G-28Cat6 – and 10GbE network cards from Small Tree in tandem with its BRU Server, the TOLIS team witnessed data throughput allowing streaming three LTO-5 drives simultaneously at a sustained rate of 140MB/sec per drive. According to Tim Jones, president and CTO of TOLIS, a 1GbE environment is lucky to achieve 90MB/sec to a single LTO-5 tape drive, thereby demonstrating the rock-solid performance of the BRU Server when connected to Small Tree’s 10GbE solution.

“One of the biggest backup bottlenecks that an IT staff faces with client server backup installations like our BRU Server solution in an environment with more than a few client systems is the available network bandwidth,” Jones said. “As soon as we tested the Small Tree 10GbE solution, we were floored. In fact, we ran out of test tape drives before we ran out of bandwidth.”

BRU Server, TOLIS Group’s premier network backup solution, provides client/server-based data backup and recovery services across networks of any size. Delivering reliability, functionality and flexibility to meet an organization’s backup needs, BRU Server offers ease-of-use with new graphical interfaces and numerous client-side options.

Small Tree’s ST10G-28Cat6 offers post-production facilities the ability to support 10 Gigabit Networks without needing expensive optics and cabling. With this new switch, which includes Small Tree’s proprietary, state-of-the-art network engineering, video editors can edit Pro Res 4444, uncompressed and 2k over affordable, ubiquitous Ethernet.

“In a 1GbE lab environment where we could normally only backup four client systems simultaneously to BRU Server’s disk stage environment, the Small Tree 10GbE solution allowed us to expand that to handle 20 concurrent systems,” Jones continued. “This translates to a 5:1 reduction of the backup window meaning that either more systems can be backed up in a given period, or fewer servers need to be assigned to handle the same number of client systems. Either translates to a huge potential ROI of the updated network infrastructure in a very short period.”

For more information on TOLIS Group’s BRU Server, visit www.TOLISgroup.com or call 1-480-505-0488.

For more information on Small Tree’s ST10G28Cat6, or to purchase the newest product in the company’s rapidly expanding roster of Ethernet-based storage and networking equipment especially designed for the post-production industry, visit www.Small-Tree.com. Follow Small Tree @smalltreecomm or www.facebook.com/smalltreecomm.