Skyline Communications is pleased to announce that its AI-powered DataMiner NMS/OSS system was selected by Stats Perform, a Chicago-based sports data and analytics company, to fully automate their end-to-end distribution of sports content across the globe for content analytics.

The award-winning xR workflow utilised by XR Studios to power Perry’s performance has opened up an entirely new world of opportunities in immersive real-time production in the past year, offering a safe and innovative alternative for shows and live events, allowing these to resume virtually. Backed by the Carlyle Group and Epic Games, disguise has revolutionised xR and virtual production, powering over 230 productions across live entertainment, film and episodic TV, corporate events, and TV and sports broadcast to date. Over 165 disguise xR stages have been built in 35 countries to support the growing demand.

BU Multimedia Solutions (BU MMS) of Prysmian Group launches the new Draka UC^HOME Cat.7_A SS22 S/FTP LSHF-FR D_ca s1 d1 a1 indoor installation cable in the convenient Reelex box. Designed for the needs of private homes, the box contains the ideal cable length of 200 meters. The highly shielded CPR fire protection class D_ca s1 d1 a1 copper cable offers high fire safety with lowest smoke (s1) and acid development (a1) as well as minimized dripping (d1). It also enables best-in-class performance in Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3bt at 90 W) as well as 25 GBase-T applications with a maximum bridgeable transmission length of 30 meters. The Category 7_A electrical characteristics comply with EN 50173 and 50288.

To light the impressive 30-metre-high glass atrium of the Cologne Cinedom multiplex cinema, architectural lighting specialists Kardorff Ingenieure Lichtplanung GmbH chose Robe moving lights and Anolis LED floods to be at the core of a new lighting scheme to upgrade this impressive public area.

Solid State Logic announce ALGAM, leading distributor of professional audio products in France and MAGHREB regions, as their sole distributor for sales and support across all four of SSL’s vertical markets of Broadcast, Live, Studio and Audio Creation.

With 100 Days to Go to the Opening Ceremony, there are still about 15 test events for the Olympic and Paralympic Games still to be held, mostly under the READY, STEADY, TOKYO banner. The test events act as dress rehearsals for all parts of the competition, from the running of the tournament to logistical and operational capabilities so that when the Games come around, everything proceeds smoothly.However, the status of test event in artistic swimming is still to be confirmed following their initial cancellation by aquatics international federation FINA. It was originally cancelled alongside the diving test event, a Diving World Cup event, before that was re-instated following discussions involving all parties.

Introducing SmartCaption™ LIVE, the smart, affordable way to make your live channels and on-demand programming accessible to the hard of hearing and multiple language speakers, comply with government regulations, and add searchable transcripts to your meetings.
 

14th April 2021—Vizrt, the world’s leading provider of software-defined visual storytelling solutions (#SDVS) for media content creators, today announced Vizrt Channel Branding. One of five software Solution Suites made available exclusively through Flexible Access, Vizrt Channel Branding makes complex channel branding graphics simple for customers faced with the growing need to promote more content across more channels. Broadcasters, marketing and promotions departments, and master control technical departments​ all benefit from Vizrt Channel Branding software’s ability to adapt and scale up and down to meet rapidly changing production needs.
 

⦁    B-Mount is an open and documented industry standard, available to all battery manufacturers
⦁    High-capacity 24 V system (12/24 V bi-voltage ready) meets the industry’s growing power needs
⦁    International adoption will enable productions to source batteries locally, rather than transporting them
⦁    B-Mount will power current and future ARRI cameras and lights

Clear-Com® Clear-Com has released the new Station-IC™ Virtual Desktop Client, a Mac and Windows-based software application that connects to Clear-Com’s Eclipse® Digital intercom Matrix and coming soon, the LQ® Series of IP interface devices. Station-IC users connect natively to a central intercom system that hosts essential services such as audio and control systems, as well as panels, beltpacks, and even two-way radios or endpoints from other intercom manufacturers. Bringing Agent-IC’s intuitive UI to the desktop, with the added benefit of more licensing options and a flexible application window, both local and remote users can benefit from high-quality audio with very low latency. Designed to be quick to deploy with a straightforward configuration process and minimal network configuration, users can be communicating in a matter of minutes.
 

The 19th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition opened on April 19, with the theme of "Embracing Change", revealing the latest trends in future automotive development. In order to cooperate with the Shanghai Auto Show, Porsche used its insight into the Chinese market for 20 years, interpreting historical elements and ingenious integration of innovation, and held the 20th anniversary celebration of Porsche's entry into the Chinese market at the Shanghai International Passenger Transport Center.

The sounds of baseball’s new season opening day have been very different since the arrival of the pandemic in 2020, and while the sport’s future and format are still in flux the fan engagement team at the Atlanta Braves have been hard at work designing and preparing their stadium show for both sponsors and fans. 2021 marks an important milestone for Rocket Surgery, Ross Video’s in-house creative and professional services division, and the Atlanta Braves – the Rocket Surgery team is proud to be helping design and build the show at Truist Park for the fifth season in a row.

Enthusiasm for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest is bursting every disco bubble this year, especially in the wake of last year’s first ever cancellation due to – we all know what – as competing countries ramp up the glorious glitz, glamour, drama and pop moments with gusto! Melodifestivalen – ‘Mello’ for short – the annual competition to select the Swedish entry is organised by Sveriges Television and is a phenomenon in itself! In recent years, it has been a touring show visiting six key cities, but due to Covid restrictions, this year the six rounds – four heats, the ‘second chance’ and the final – were staged in one place, the Annexet arena in Stockholm, part of the Globe complex, and broadcast live on STV1.

Installed for China’s Consumer Rights Day Gala, a giant, 1000 square meter LED wall dazzled viewers with incredible graphics, all powered by Pixotope, the leading mixed reality solution for live media production. Broadcast live on March 15th 2021, the two-hour slot was dedicated to informing consumers of consumer habits and business practices from major brands. Great Wheel, a production company working within CCTV, designed and implemented the live graphics using Pixtope’s engine.

Grass Valley announces that Electronic Arts Competitive Gaming Entertainment (CGE), the company’s esports division, selected GV AMPP (Agile Media Processing Platform) to enable fully distributed, remote production for its major competitive gaming events EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 and Apex Legends. The end-to-end cloud workflow allows EA to deliver broadcast quality storytelling to its global fanbase – with a production team working from their respective homes – regardless of where the live tournament is taking place. In an industry first, the workflow utilizes Grass Valley’s GV Korona switcher control panel connected over the public internet to a K-Frame production center engine running on GV AMPP. GV AMPP is part of the company’s GV Media Universe, a comprehensive ecosystem of connected solutions, services and marketplaces that make cloud-based media workflows a reality. The Grass Valley system will be used on an ongoing basis for the 2020-2021 FIFA World Cup qualifying tournaments.