Thomson Unveils HD AVC Encoding for Blu-ray Format
03|11|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Thomson has introduced the NexCode HD AVC Encoder, a new encoding system that provides compression tools to create content on the high-definition Blu-ray Disc format using the AVC (H.264 MPEG-4) codec.... »
Hitachi Improves HD Camera Processing
03|11|2008 – Michael Grotticelli
Hitachi has significantly improved the internal processing of its SK-HD1000 high-definition studio and field production camera. Among the upgrades is a 60dB HD signal-to-noise ratio at F10 and a resolution of 1,100 horizontal TV lines.... »
Q&A: Scott Billups
02|27|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Visual effects specialist Scott Billups recently wrapped photography for green-screen mattes—using a Thomson Grass Valley Infinity Digital Media camcorder with Canon HD wide-angle lens—that provided photo-realistic scenes of ancient times for a new episode of Bones Detectives for the Discovery Channel. ... »
HD DVD Supporters Lay Down Their Discs
02|27|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Toshiba has given up on its HD DVD format for high definition DVDs, conceding defeat to the competing Blu-ray technology backed by Sony.... »
Sony XDCAM HD Family Gets 4:2:2 50 Mbps Upgrade
02|27|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
The Sony XDCAM HD product line just got a boost in performance, with a new 50 Mbps high-definition camera and recorder to be available in April. The camera was shown in prototype in the fall in Europe.... »
Digital Rapids Intros StreamZ Live Encoders
02|26|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Digital Rapids has unveiled a new family of live streaming encoders called StreamZ Live that are optimized for live IPTV channels and webcasting.... »
Q&A: Woody Weaver, Engineering and Operation Manager, SAS Institute
02|12|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
A 30-year veteran of video production and setting up shared storage networks, Woody Weaver currently oversees a large production and post enterprise for SAS, the market leader in developing and marketing business intelligence and predictive analytics software.... »
Telestream Adds Support for Thomson Grass Valley Cameras and Media Servers
02|12|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Telestream is allowing Macintosh users to import content from the Thomson Grass Valley Infinity Series Digital Media Camcorders and REV PRO drives directly into Final Cut Pro 5 for editing. The company’s Flip4Mac Infinity Component Version 2.1 leverages an all-digital, file-based media workflow to enable editors using the new Flip4Mac Infinity Component to take in MXF-based media from the Infinity camcorder and begin editing and previewing effects in real time.... »
Creating Transitions in Final Cut Studio Without Key Frames
02|12|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
SupaWipe is a new FxPack that produces object transitions without keyframing in Final Cut Pro and Express. Noise Industries, a Boston-based developer of visual effects tools for the post industry, has released the new effect with its partner, Industrial Revolution.... »
Astro Systems Introduces 56-inch 4K x 2K Monitor
02|12|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Targeting screening rooms and broadcast studios, Astro Systems has introduced a 56-inch 4K x 2K liquid crystal display monitor that offers 3840 x 2160 resolution and the support for both DVI-D (4 channels) and HD-SDI (4 channels/Dual Link) signals. The new DM-3400 monitor offers a versatile alternative to the traditional 4K x 2K projection environment, handling RGB 4:4:4 signals as well as four input channels for a quad display view. ... »
New P2 Mobile Offers Extended Record/Playback in the Field
02|12|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Panasonic has upgraded its portable P2 solid-state recorder/player with a number of new features that make it more versatile for on-location HD production. The new AJ-HPM110 unit adds cost-effective native 1080/24p recording, a 1080/24PsF input/output and longer record times to the capabilities of its predecessor, the AJ-HPM100.... »
Q&A: Terry Brown, CTO, Mega Playground
01|29|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Terry Brown helped pioneer technological breakthroughs in the 24p high-definition format, post-production workflows and high-definition digital laboratory services during his 21-year tenure with LA-based Laser Pacific. In 2001, he shared credit for a Scientific and Technological Emmy awarded to Laser Pacific for its contributions to the creation of 24p HD technology.... »
Convergent Design to Ship Flash XDR
01|29|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Convergent Design will soon release its new Flash XDR, a compact flash-based high-definition Xstream data recorder for video production and display.... »
Three-LCD HD Video Projector From Christie
01|29|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
Christie is now offering a new high-definition projector that outputs 5000 ANSI lumens.... »
Ciprico Unveils MediaVault at MacWorld
01|29|2008 – By Michael Grotticelli
We all know that, in the world of HD production, video editors never have enough storage. So at MacWorld last week, Ciprico launched its MediaVault 5116 PCI express (PCIe) direct-attached storage solution. MediaVault 5116 is the second member of the company’s MediaVault 5100 series, adding support for the Mac OS X operating system.... »
- Keisoku Giken Offers Uncompressed Recording in Stereo
- Panasonic Makes the HPX300 a Studio Camera
- The Foundry Releases RollingShutter Plug-in for CMOS Artifacts
- Envivio Knocks HD IPTV Bitrate Requirements Below 6 Mbps
- TPMGEnc Adds 1080p DivX Support
- NetBlender Adds AVC Encoding to Blu-ray Authoring Package
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