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Brompton Technology Unveils 8K LED Video Processor, Tessera SQ200, at NAB 2024

Brompton Technology shared a preview of its third-generation LED video processing at NAB 2024 for the first time. Known as the Gen 3 range, it is built on the latest Agilex 7 FPGA technology from Intel and delivers Brompton’s industry-leading functionality, image-quality, and reliability, alongside support for the latest video standards. The first product in the Gen 3 range is the flagship 8K Tessera SQ200 processor, announced at this year’s show.Read More »Brompton Technology Unveils 8K LED Video Processor, Tessera SQ200, at NAB 2024

Blackmagic Design Announces New Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K Camera at NAB 2024

Blackmagic Design announced the Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K, a revolutionary new digital film camera that introduces new advanced technologies with total integration into the post production workflow at NAB. This new model includes a new large format RGBW 36 x 24mm sensor with larger photo-sites for 16 stops of dynamic range, interchangeable PL, LPL and EF lens mounts, and industry standard Lemo and Fischer connections. Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K comes with 8TB of high performance storage built in and also includes high speed networking for media upload and syncing to Blackmagic Cloud. Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K is available immediately from Blackmagic Design resellers worldwide from US$14,995.Read More »Blackmagic Design Announces New Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K Camera at NAB 2024

Blackmagic Design Announces a Range of New Products at NAB 2024

Blackmagic Design’s NAB Update kicked off today with several significant announcements, including the URSA Cine 12K digital film camera with a brand new large format sensor; its first box-style digital film camera, the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K; DaVinci Resolve 19 with new AI tools and more than 100 feature updates, new DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel, and new live replay capabilities for live production and broadcast, including DaVinci Resolve Replay Editor hardware; a new range of SMPTE-2110 IP video products, including converters, video monitors, audio monitors and camera updates; and more. Here’s the video overview of the product launches from Blackmagic Design:

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Avolites D7 Lighting Console Makes an Impression

All eyes were on the new Avolites Diamond 7 (D7) lighting console at the recent Prolight + Sound expo in Frankfurt – a powerful, flexible, and highly portable control solution for lighting at shows, concerts, and live events. The much-anticipated D7 was shown publicly for the first time with two variants on the stand – the D7-215 and the D7-330 – both running on Avolites latest Titan v17 software. This initial product launch has enabled the Avolites team to gauge reactions and glean valuable feedback ahead of the full launch, planned for later in the summer.Read More »Avolites D7 Lighting Console Makes an Impression

Astera to Showcase its Lighting Innovations at NAB 2024

Astera – a leading developer of innovative light solutions for film, event and TV markets – will be using their attendance at NAB 2024 (Booth C.6345) to demonstrate how their comprehensive portfolio of lights operates together to form a complete ecosystem for lighting engineers; offering them greater creative scope and an efficient way to light a diverse range of production contexts.Read More »Astera to Showcase its Lighting Innovations at NAB 2024

FOR-A Unveils Pioneering Hierarchical RDS (Hi-RDS) Solution at NAB 2024

FOR-A, a cutting-edge video technology company backed by over 50 years’ experience, will unveil the world’s first unique RDS (Registration and Discovery System) solution to enable multi-vendor RDS to access shared resources in a highly organized way. The new RDS Conductor combines FOR-A’s SOM-200RDS software with the SOM-20RDS Plus API, to organize and register NMOS-compliant resources and share them with other islands/studios.

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Vectorworks, Inc. Welcomes Designers to a Day of Discovery At 2024 Open House

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. invites designers to its fourth Open House event on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. This free virtual experience is tailored specifically for customers in the architecture, interiors, landscape architecture and design, and entertainment design industries, allowing them to engage directly with experts on the Vectorworks team. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to explore Vectorworks’ latest features and innovations and gain valuable insights to enhance their specific workflows.

Registration Now Open for Virtual Event Available to Customers Worldwide on May 7.Read More »Vectorworks, Inc. Welcomes Designers to a Day of Discovery At 2024 Open House

ROE Visual Launches Obsidian—Its First ICVFX-Focused LED Panel

Premier LED display provider, ROE Visual is once again pioneering the Virtual Production (VP) industry and inspiring the creative minds testing the boundaries of filmmaking technology. Obsidian is a game-changing LED display intentionally designed with in-camera use in mind. Leveraging ROE Visual’s extensive presence in LED volumes around the world, the Obsidian panel offers unparalleled features tailored to the strenuous demands of the media and entertainment sector.Read More »ROE Visual Launches Obsidian—Its First ICVFX-Focused LED Panel

PowerLab First to Take Delivery of New LunchboxPD

ACT Entertainment has announced that its AC Power Distribution (ACPD) brand has introduced the LunchBoxPD SST series of innovative products which integrate power and data distribution needs in one device without compromising either. LunchBoxPD products are available in two versions, the LunchBoxPD Node and the LunchBoxPD DMX, with 18 different configurations offering a wide array of connector types (5x Edison Duplex, 6x Edison Duplex, 6x Power Con Duplex, 6x True 1 Duplex, 6x StagePin, 19 pin, 4x Twistlock).  These options provide a real choice of power and data configurations, all inside the durable, compact and proven form factor of the LunchBox users are familiar with.Read More »PowerLab First to Take Delivery of New LunchboxPD

30 Years of Rock ‘n’ Robe Celebrated at Prolight + Sound 2024

Czech moving and LED lighting manufacturer Robe celebrated its 30th anniversary in fantastic style in Hall 12.1 at the 2024 Prolight + Sound expo in Frankfurt and looked forward to another 30 years at the forefront of lighting innovation. The leading entertainment technology brand presented the finale of the ‘Power of Imagination’ show, a dazzling, hi-energy live performance that WOWed packed audiences 5 times a day and also staged a showstopping Rock ‘n’ Robe stand party on the evening of the second day, featuring “Queenie”, arguably Europe’s top Queen tribute band. Additionally, an array of outstanding new lighting products was launched, many utilized in the production spectacle … AND … on the eve of the expo, Robe announced the acquisition of popular Australian power distro and control brand LSC Control Systems.Read More »30 Years of Rock ‘n’ Robe Celebrated at Prolight + Sound 2024

 OneTrack by ETC Expands with 277V Compatibility

ETC, a global leader in lighting solutions, announces the expansion of OneTrack by ETC with the addition of 277V surface/suspension mount track plus 120V and 277V recessed mount track. Alongside this release, ETC announces OneTrack 277V models of Irideon FPZ and Irideon WLZ luminaires. Together, OneTrack by ETC and Irideon offer reliable and flexible track lighting solutions for a wide range of installations.Read More » OneTrack by ETC Expands with 277V Compatibility