FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will introduce the MV-3200 Series multi-viewer at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 12-15 (Booth C5219). The new multi-viewer supports mixed HD, SD, analog, and PC signals, and has a variety of on-screen features for a customized display environment.

Fast Forward Video (FFV) today announced the integration of its DigiDeck digital video recorder (DVR) with the GlobeCaster™ all-in-one production switcher/graphics solution. Together, the DigiDeck DVR and GlobeCaster provide a powerful and cost-effective solution that allows A/V and production professionals to cue multiple video sources for live shows and events.

Streambox, Inc. today announced the launch of the Streambox® SBT3-5300, the newest member of the company's family of state-of-the-art video transport-over IP encoders/decoders. The compact 1-RU solution is ideal for live news broadcasts, distribution of video to cable headends, SNG/ENG vehicles, and other video delivery applications that require high reliability and performance with minimal power consumption.

The Video 90 FB fluid head from Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, was in action at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin. The OB technology service provider TopVision from Berlin used a Sachtler head with a unique flat base instead of legs that they configured themselves. That way the cameraman was able to capture the athletes from an exceptional perspective: at ground level on the Tartan track.

SPORTELAsia 2010, the international sports content market, wrapped up a successful 3-day gathering yesterday at the 5-star Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, with a total of 527 participants, representing 291 companies from 45 countries worldwide in attendance, it was announced today by David Tomatis, CEO of SPORTEL. In making the announcement, Mr. Tomatis commented, “We are very pleased with the turnout and the reports from our clients that they had a busy and productive market."

Oscar winning documentary The Cove follows an elite team of activists, filmmakers and free divers in a covert mission to penetrate a remote and hidden cove in Japan, where they uncover a horrifying microcosm of devastating ecological crimes; a massive slaughter of more than 20,000 dolphins and porpoises every year and the subsequent sale of their mercury tainted meat. The unforgettable story of The Cove, directed by renowned photographer Louie Psihoyos and produced by Paula DuPré Pesmen and Fisher Stevens, is inspiring audiences worldwide to take action. The film puts viewers in the water and in the drama with the filmmakers with breathtaking impact.

Eyeheight has completed a major order for Al Jazeera Sport in Doha, centred on 11 systems from the 'playout' range of modular presentation control equipment. The new installation forms part of a server-based ingest, post-production and transmission facility completed in just four months by Dubai-based Qvest Media in partnership with its German sister company Wellen+Noethen.

NewTek, manufacturer of video and 3D animation products, today announced that TriCaster TCXD300 high definition/standard definition (HD/SD) portable live production system will provide live venue video at Winter X Games Europein Tignes, France, March 10 to 12, 2010.

Orad, a world leading provider of real-time sport video graphics solutions, will be unveiling this NAB some new powerful capabilities for its PlayMaker sport server replay system. Understanding the challenges of live sport productions, the PlayMaker sport replay server now offers support for super slow motion and 3D stereoscopic productions based on its unique up to 8 channel server - and all from a compact 3U chassis.

At the 2010 NAB Show Calrec Audio will make its NAB debut of Artemis, an efficient, high-powered audio console with routing and processing power that belies its modest footprint. Also at NAB, Calrec will showcase the award-winning Apollo audio console. Apollo is the most powerful audio console available for Dolby® 5.1 surround sound mixing.

Compix Media Inc., the "character-driven" character generator (CG) company based in Irvine, Calif., is a global provider of affordable broadcast graphics systems. Compix systems have been on the air 24/7 since 1986, delivering broadcast graphic solutions in more than 17,000 locations, across 80 countries. Elegant, intuitive, award-winning solutions that offer both convenience and practicality, Compix CGs are available in single and multichannel analog, SD-SDI, and HD configurations.

Utah Scientific a leading specialist in analog, digital, and HDTV routing switchers, master control switchers, and related control software. For more than 30 years, the company has provided industry-leading products and best-in-class service and support as recognized, again in 2009, by Frost & Sullivan with its global Customer Service Leadership Award and demonstrated by the industry's first no-fee 10-year warranty.

The Vancouver 2010 Paralympics (March 12 to March 21) will receive record broadcast coverage.

The EBU Members of 17 European countries will ensure that the performances of the athletes will be widely broadcast with over 150 hours of coverage. Forty two hours of competition will be available live to European viewers.

Following a year of strong growth, leading LED display developer, manufacturer and supplier Lighthouse Technologies Limited continues to forge new ground with several major global wins in the first quarter of 2010.

Online viewing of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games has surpassed all expectations. In total, over 12 million hours of viewing time was logged by EBU Member broadcasters' internet sites and the EBU aggregated live video portal www.eurovisionsports.tv.