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LYNX Technik AG, provider of modular interfaces is launching four new passive CWDM multiplexers / demultiplexers at NAB 2012 booth N4433. The four new bricks expand the ever-growing yellobrik line of compact signal processor solutions.

The new CWDM multiplexers / demultiplexers are devices that can accept, combine, transmit and receive up to four fiber optic signals over a single link. Therefore, several signals can share a single fiber optic link. A single unit can perform multiplexer as well as demultiplexer functions.

The four models include the OCM 1841, OCM 1842, OCM 1843 and OCM 1844. These four multiplexers support various Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) wavelengths from 1270 nm to 1610 nm. Each model has four channels that are each assigned to a different wavelength.

These new yellobriks use passive optical technology to multiplex or demultiplex a number of optical carrier signals onto a single optical fiber by using different wavelengths of laser light. This technique also facilitates bidirectional communications over a single strand of fiber.

All four yellobriks feature an optical UPG port which facilitates cascading the four modules together for a total of up to 16 channels. The modules can be used standalone or integrated into a 19” rack using a rack tray option, which is ideal for system installations.

These new 4-channel CWDM multiplexers complement the two 9-channel multiplexers that are already available in the yellobrik range.

“We always aim to offer our customers practical choices and options when it comes to our technology,” comments Winfried Deckelmann CEO of LYNX Technik. “Our current 9-channel multiplexer / demultiplexer devices may be too large for small installations therefore we are now offering a range of smaller 4-channel building blocks.”

The new yellobrik CWDM Multiplexers / DeMultiplexers will be on display for the first time at NAB 2012 booth N4433. They are available for ordering now and will ship at the end of April 2012.

LYNX Technik AG, provider of modular interfaces will exhibit its range of broadcast quality HDMI conversion yellobriks® at NAB2012, booth N4433.

CHD 1812 – HDMI to SDI Converter + Frame Sync (3G)
This HDMI to SDI converter supports SD/HD/3G-SDI formats, provides 3D support, and includes an integrated Frame Synchronizer. A flexible reference input allows the unit to be cross-locked between formats. With this brick, facilities can convert HDMI to HD or SD-SDI such as sources coming from broadcast video cameras as well as PC and MAC computers.

A key feature of this yellobrik is the built-in frame synchronizer, which eliminates the need to purchase a separate and expensive 3Gbit frame sync unit. It is an ideal solution for any application that requires a fully synchronized SDI input from an external asynchronous HDMI source.

The integrated frame synchronizer solves a common problem in broadcast and video HDMI to SDI (PC and MAC) conversion applications. In a production environment in the USA, a 59.94 Hz frame rate is typical for SDI video applications and often, an HDMI output runs at 60 Hz. The integrated frame synchronizer adjusts for this minor difference, providing users with a perfectly frame synchronized 59.94 Hz SDI output from a 60 Hz HDMI source.

CHD 1802 – HDMI to SDI Converter (3G)
This HDMI to SDI converter carries the same features as the CHD 1812 however does not include an integrated frame synchronizer or external audio output.

CDH 1811 – SDI to HDMI Converter (3G)
This SDI to HDMI converter supports SDI video inputs up to 1080p60 and provides automatic input standard and format detection.

Full Audio Support
The CHD 1812 and CDH 1811 include full audio support and embed audio from the HDMI stream into the SDI outputs with two external analog audio inputs. The audio inputs can be embedded if required. The CHD 1802 supports embedded audio, whereby any audio present in the HDMI stream will be embedded into the corresponding channels on the SDI output.

Fiber Capabilities
The optional single-mode SDI fiber output ensures that the transition to fiber is simple and makes these units ideal for long distance SDI transmission of HD content.

SDI Monitoring and Overlay Modes
The CDH 1811 includes a unique on-screen overlay mode that displays a multitude of additional information about the connected signal including: SDI input format and bit depth, burn-in windows for DVITC,VITC and LTC time code, 16 channel on- screen audio metering, closed caption presence indication and AFD,WSS and VI metadata presence. This overlay feature turns the CDH 1811 SDI to HDMI converter is a fully featured SDI monitoring tool.

The entire yellobrik line will be on display at NAB 2012 including; sync pulse generators, distribution amplifiers, audio embedders / de-embedders, point to point fiber solutions, WDM bi-directional fiber solutions, and CWDM multiplexed fiber solutions.

For more details, please visit LYNX Technik at NAB 2012, booth N4433, April 16-19, 2012.

Matrox Avio to extend uncompressed dual-DVI video and peripheral devices up to 2000 meters, while Matrox DualHead2Go DP Edition adds two external displays to a MacBook Pro editing station

Montreal, Canada, April 4, 2012 — Matrox Graphics announced today that it will be showcasing the Matrox® Avio KVM extender and the Matrox DualHead2Go DP Edition external multi-display adapter at NAB 2012 (booth # SL5115), the largest international digital event for audio, video, film, broadcast, and communications professionals. The Avio fiber-optic KVM extender delivers uncompressed dual-DVI video, keyboard, mouse, and audio to a remote user station by up to 2000 meters from the host computer, eliminating system heat and noise from the workplace. DualHead2Go DP Edition meanwhile allows mobile creative professionals to transform their MacBook Pro notebooks into productivity-enhancing editing platforms by enabling the addition of two external monitors, leading users to optimally view, organize, and manage complex projects.

Matrox Avio is the ideal fiber-optic KVM extender for broadcast, graphics-intensive design, visual effects, and editing applications. The Avio transmitter and receiver pair extends dual digital video, analog stereo audio, and USB keyboard and mouse from the host system by up to 2000 meters via a single fiber-optic cable, while the computer remains in a secure, climate-controlled machine room. Matrox Avio maintains exceptional system performance, image quality, and smooth HD video playback without any frame rate drops or color degradation.

Matrox DualHead2Go DP Edition external multi-display adapters represent must-have gear for video editors, design artists, or compositors. DualHead2Go DP Edition lets users add two monitors to a Mac® notebook for enhanced desktop space to spread out projects and multitask more efficiently. The DualHead2Go DP is simple to set up and connects to the Thunderbolt™ port or Mini DisplayPort™ video output of Mac notebooks, working with the system’s existing graphics processor to deliver a high-performance, multi-display for any digital content creation or multimedia application.

Matrox Video Products Group will also be on hand showcasing H.264 encoding accelerators; A/V input/output/monitoring devices for use with the latest Adobe®, Apple®, and Avid® editing applications; cost-effective HD-SDI scan converters; versatile mini-converters; and multiviewers.

What:
NAB 2012

When:
Monday, April 16 – Thursday, April 19, 2012

Where:
Booth#: SL5115
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada USA

About Matrox Graphics Inc.
Matrox Graphics is a leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professional markets. In-house design expertise, top-to-bottom manufacturing, and dedicated customer support make our solutions the premier choice in industries that require stable, high-reliability products. Matrox is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

For more information, visit www.matrox.com/graphics or email graphics@matrox.com.

Hollywood-Based Company to Drive Transactional Video Solutions

(LOS ANGELES) New Antics, a company that joins entertainment industry content creation veterans with social media experts, has officially opened its doors in Hollywood, Calif. The new operation combines a distinguished leadership team; an array of innovative video technologies; targeted boutique video marketing expertise; and video content development and production for “over the top” distribution.

Bruce Long, New Antics co-founder and CEO states, “With the explosion of Internet ready TVs, and the huge potential of interactive content, we believe that the time is right to formally announce the launch of New Antics. The company brings together an array of uniquely talented individuals.

“Over the next few months, we’ll be making subsequent announcements regarding the roll-out of a number of remarkable, innovative solutions to provide video content creators, owners and aggregators with great opportunities to increase their return on investments across the content-creation spectrum – specifically at the intersection of content and emerging advertising opportunities.”

New Antics includes a studio division for content creation, and a technology division providing advertising and ecommerce solutions. The company’s mission reflects a deep understanding that online video is not effectively monetized, and the landscape is fundamentally changing with lines blurring between television, and the social and interactive nature of the Internet. New Antics’ goal is to create a more sustainable model for the video content and advertising industries by looking beyond the impression-based revenue model.

The company’s Solutions division is designed to leverage its experts’ comprehensive knowledge of online video content and social video marketing techniques. Its phase one deployment provides video marketing services based on proprietary technology for maximizing the return for content creators and advertisers. New Antics developed a set of video content solutions that enable monetization through e-commerce rather than existing means of distribution based on “impressions.” The company’s business model is built upon generating greater revenue return per viewer, user engagement, and increased overall video monetization.

The Studios division at New Antics, headed by co-founder and head of production Deborah Del Prete, has already generated several pilots for online distribution focusing on interactive, social and entertainment content for the Web. It includes family, reality, gaming and female-oriented programming. With its own creative staff and production equipment, New Antics will also serve as a third-party production facility for online distributors.

Long has headed several successful companies that live at the convergence of digital solutions and content. He has held leadership roles at many of Hollywood’s most prominent post-production and visual effects companies including Technicolor, Deluxe (which acquired his company, Next Element), Encore Video & Encore VFX, and Iconix Video. Long was also one of the founders of the Arizona-based Bancom Financial Corporation. Long has held senior positions with Columbia/CBS Records, and has managed several recording artists. He was the executive producer of National Lampoon’s Bag Boy. Along with New Antics Chief Technology Officer Daryll Strauss, Long has authored several patents that are employed at the company.

“New Antics is comprised of a stellar group of industry veterans and brilliant, young talents who are focused squarely on the future of digital content creation and distribution,” adds Long.

For more information about New Antics, visit www.newantics.com.

ABOUT NEW ANTICS
Founded in 2011, New Antics’ mission is to create a sustainable platform for the online video content and advertising industries. The formula is social video commerce, which pairs e-commerce with share-worthy video content. New Antics, a privately held company, is headquartered in the heart of Hollywood, Calif. For more information, visit www.newantics.com, call 323.468-5191, or email info@newantics.com.

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Media contacts:
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Christine Purse (chris@ignite.bz)
ignite strategic communications
818.303.8088

GRENOBLE, France — April 4, 2012 — Digigram has launched AQORD *LINK, a flexible new solution for encoding, decoding, storing, transcoding, and streaming broadcast quality video. The AQORD *LINK was developed for high-quality IP video and broadcast applications such as content contribution (point to point) — from a live event to a studio, one studio to another, studio to transmitter, or delivery to a Content Distribution Network (CDN). AQORD *LINK is also suitable for IPTV distribution — corporate, hospitality or video distribution from ISPs to end users’ set-top boxes (STBs). more

DVM Line Expanded to Include Three New High-Performance MPEG Video Monitors in Larger Dual-Screen Models

SAN FRANCISCO — April 3, 2012 — Wohler Technologies today announced that it has expanded the company’s DVM line with three new MPEG video monitors that increase broadcasters’ flexibility in designing and implementing the monitoring solutions their operations require. The new monitors will be shown for the first time at the 2012 NAB Show at Wohler’s booth, 5211. more

Isoz Named CEO and Bolah Appointed Managing Director

(Los Angeles/Stockholm) Image Systems has announced the return of the iconic Digital Vision name to its highly regarded restoration, colour grading, and mastering business.

Simultaneously, long time company insiders Hans Isoz and Kelvin Bolah have been named CEO and Managing Director respectively. Isoz has served on the Company’s Board since 2010. Prior to his CEO duties, Isoz was CFO for Bonnier Broadcasting & Evening Paper and Bonnier Entertainment. Bolah has spent seven years with Digital Vision, serving as Worldwide VP of Sales since 2005.

Isoz noted, “There is heritage and value in the Digital Vision name. For over two decades, Digital Vision has been the world leader in providing the best technology for the broadcast and post production marketplace. Our customers have been fiercely loyal to our products from the launch of DVNR to the latest releases of Nucoda and Phoenix and look forward to what’s coming from us. It is time to restore a brand name that is so respected and well known.”

Bolah commented, “At NAB we will be unveiling technologies which are revolutionary to the marketplace and demonstrate our commitment to creating important tools for the industry. With the best products, developers, support engineers, and sales team in the industry, we are equipping the creative community with powerful tools to help them do outstanding work.”

Isoz concluded, “In times of global economic disruption and digital transformation, our community looks to established companies for tools that help them succeed. After 24 award-winning years, Digital Vision remains one of the pioneers and leaders of the industry, and we see even greater things on the horizon!”

About Digital Vision
Digital Vision was founded in 1988 in Stockholm, Sweden. With offices in London, Los Angeles and Linköping in Sweden, Digital Vision has developed Emmy award winning technology for the Broadcast and Post Production marketplace.

In 2005, Digital Vision acquired Nucoda Ltd and integrated its technology into the Nucoda product line. This has resulted in the leading colour grading, finishing and mastering solutions that are used to create much of the world’s high profile television, film and commercials media broadcast today. The Phoenix restoration software solutions and Golden Eye range of scanners – in addition to the Nucoda range – provide innovative tools to create the industry recognized highest quality HD, 2K/4K and stereoscopic 3D images.

In April 2011 Digital Vision acquired Image Systems and is now a division of the Image Systems group of companies.

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Image Systems Marketing Contact:
Alexa Maza | alexa.maza@digitalvision.se | Tel: +1 (818) 769-8111
Ulrika Liiv | ulrika.liiv@digitalvision.se | 46 (0) 8 546 18232

Image Systems USA PR Contact:
Ignite | Christine Purse | chris@ignite.bz | Tel: +1 818 303 8088 | Mobile: +1 323 806 9696

Image Systems EMEA & Asia PR Contact:
Jump PR | Kate Ford | kate@jumppr.tv | Tel: +44 (0) 1932 240001 | Mobile: +44 (0) 7740 948 065

LONDON— At NAB 2012, FilmLight will underscore the central role colour occupies in file-based film and television workflows by demonstrating innovative solutions for seamlessly managing and manipulating colour at every stage in the production pipeline.

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In co-operation with James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment, Inc., Christie® supplied its Christie Duo™ dual-projector solution to bring the bright, vivid scenes of Titanic in 3D to life at its world premiere last week at The Royal Albert Hall.
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“I’m pleased to have Christie continuing to accompany me on my ‘journey of discovery,’ which will see studios and theater owners providing stirring 3D and, in due course, high frame rate movies, to fully immerse their audiences in experiences that best represent the creative excellence of today’s producers and directors,” said James Cameron.
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“It truly is an honor for Christie to be working alongside James Cameron on such a prestigious world premiere. This is not only a great testimonial to the trust put in our digital cinema solutions, but also confirms Christie’s role as the world leader and a pioneer in this field. With more than 80 years of history in cinema, Christie continues to push the boundaries with major digital innovations, including 3D deployment and high frame rates,” said Dale Miller, vice-president, Christie EMEA.
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The multi-party effort includes Fox Filmed Entertainment, Bell Theatres Services, Britannia Row Audio and a full orchestra, with Jon Landau appearing onstage with James Cameron at the premiere.
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The Christie Duo solution was announced in February 2012 to enable exhibitors to deliver the brightest 2K or 4K movie experiences in 2D or 3D on the largest screens. Coupled with automated features that easily calibrate, align and optimize the images from both Christie Solaria® Series 2K or 4K digital cinema projectors, Christie Duo delivers a completely seamless, premium movie experience to moviegoers worldwide.
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When combined with world-leading 3D systems, exhibitors can achieve 3D image brightness levels up to twice as high as what can be achieved using the current large-format market leader — at a significant overall cost saving.
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Historic Relationship Between Lightstorm and Christie Continues
Today’s announcement represents the continuing co-operation between the two firms, epitomized by the two firms signing a milestone, five-year agreement to exchange research, testing, development and technical support on high frame rate (HFR) projection – the industry’s most exciting new technology. The cooperation between these two Hollywood digital cinema powerhouses – officially announced on September 12, 2011 – heralded a significant shift in how movies will be made and shown in theaters.
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Christie was also selected by Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron to assist him in showcasing the first “mass audience” demonstration of high frame rate (HFR) cinema projection at CinemaCon 2011 in The Colosseum of Caesars Palace on April 4, 2011. Using two Christie projectors, Cameron demonstrated the higher frame-rate delivery necessary for the next generation of 3D films.
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Cameron used Christie Solaria® Series DLP Cinema® projectors at the Las Vegas demonstration to project 3D content at up to 60 frames per second (FPS). The current industry standard is 24 FPS, which can result in blurred images (“judder”). The Christie CP2230 and others in its family deliver breathtaking 3D images on the largest screens, which, combined with higher frame rates, will speed the evolution of this next generation cinema experience. They can also be upgraded to HFR capabilities with Christie Previsto™ High Frame Rate (HFR) technology.
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Christie’s Commitment to HFR
The two main goals of Christie’s HFR activities are to help the industry develop the best HFR content and the best delivery system for HFR content. The first goal involves assisting leading-edge filmmakers and post-production companies in perfecting HFR movie creation, so the industry has the most engaging, entertaining content possible. The second goal is to assist exhibitors in showing these 3D HFR movies in all their glory. To these ends, Christie is helping create the standards for 3D HFR movies through formal and informal technology-development alliances with major producers and directors, post production facilities, studios and technology partners. On the exhibitor’s front, Christie provides one stop shopping for all the hardware, software and services that enable exhibitors to deliver a filmmaker’s vision in stunning 3D HFR quality. For more information visit http://www.higherframerates.com.

New Mura MPX input/output boards offer passive cooling for increased product longevity in mission-critical environments

Montreal, Canada, April 2, 2012 – Matrox Graphics Inc. announced today the introduction of three new fanless MuraTM MPX Series video wall controller boards that build upon the line’s revolutionary design. Mura is the first PCI Express (PCIe) x16 Gen 2 board class to feature both HD resolution inputs and outputs. The new fanless SKUs make use of the same high-performance, single-slot design with 64 Gbit/sec duplex data transfer and feature four HD outputs and either zero, two, or four HD inputs for maximum I/O flexibility. The fanless Mura boards have no moving parts, helping to further increase Matrox’s industry-leading reliability. With the ability to create quieter systems and a jump to three-year warranties, Matrox expects a relatively quick OEM adoption of these new Mura cards.

Mura boards can be scaled from just one board to create small video wall controllers to multi-board medium-sized and even very large-sized video wall controllers in order to support a wide range of applications from presentation systems in conference rooms, auditoriums, control rooms, and classrooms to collaboration systems used in surveillance and process control systems. With support for HDCP capture and output, the Mura line is also now very popular in advanced digital signage solutions.

“With these fanless models, Mura further distinguishes itself as the market’s video wall controller board standard,” said Helgi Sigurdsson, Product Manager, Matrox Graphics Inc. “Even greater product reliability complements the high degrees of performance, image quality, and scalability associated with Mura MPX Series.”

Fanless Universal Output/Input Boards:

•Mura MPX-4/0 (four outputs, zero inputs)
Part number: Mura-MPX40HF

•Mura MPX-4/2 (four outputs, two inputs)
Part number: Mura-MPX42HF

•Mura MPX-4/4 (four outputs, four inputs)
Part number: Mura-MPX44HF

Also available are Mura single-slot PCIe x4 analog video input boards featuring either 8 or 16 inputs and 8 Gbit/sec duplex data transfer. Each is compatible with Mura input/output boards for the capture of additional analog inputs on a given video wall for greater customization.

Analog Video Input Boards:

•Mura MPX-V8 (8 inputs)
Part number: Mura-MPXV8F

•Mura MPX-V16 (16 inputs)
Part number: Mura-MPXV16F

Additionally, Mura third-generation SDI PCIe x16 controller boards, which capture and display SDI video, support two 3G SDI inputs and two DVI outputs and feature 32 Gbit/sec duplex data transfer.

SDI Input/DVI Output Boards:

•Mura MPX-SDI (two DVI outputs, two 3G SDI inputs)
Part number: Mura-MPXSDIF

All the Mura MPX Series products listed above are accompanied by three-year warranties.

Availability
The Matrox Mura MPX Series fanless display wall controller boards and accompanying development kits will be available as of April 2012. Fan-based models are also available and in some instances may be better suited to meet specific system requirements. For more information on Mura boards or to order your development kit, please contact Matrox Graphics at graphics@matrox.com.

About Matrox Graphics Inc.
Matrox Graphics is a leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professional markets. In-house design expertise, top-to-bottom manufacturing, and dedicated customer support make our solutions the premier choice in industries that require stable, high-reliability products. Founded in 1976, Matrox is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with representation and offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

For more information, please visit Matrox Graphics or email graphics@matrox.com.

Matrox and Matrox product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of Matrox Electronic Systems, Ltd. and/or Matrox Graphics Inc. in Canada and/or other countries.