2018 NAB Show

How broadcasters are still ‘switched on’ to live production needs

Some things just never go out of vogue.

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2018 NAB Show: Innovation accelerates broadcast industry’s growth amid IT/IP disruptions

The media industry will be seeing more IP integration in coming years BY JOSEPHINE TAN Early this month, 2018 NAB Show opened its doors to delegates worldwide with the continuity of last year’s theme, “The M.

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AIMS marks first SMPTE ST 2110 demonstration at 2018 NAB Show

Besides demonstrating IP interoperability, the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) fitted an IP production room at the IP Showcase At the recently concluded 2018 NAB Show, the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) — alongside partners Audio Engineering Society (AES), Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA), European Broadcasting Union (EBU), IABM, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), Society of Motion Pictures and Television Engineers (SMPTE), and Video Services Forum (VSF) — highlighted progress in the journey towards IP interoperability at its IP Showcase.

SMPTE updates on the progress of SMPTE ST 2110

Following the approval of SMPTE ST 2110-10/-20/-30, the SMPTE ST 2110-21 standard, which specifics traffic shaping and delivery timing of uncompressed video, is now approved and published As the Internet continues to evolve at an ever-increasing rate, consumers are provided with numerous new opportunities to acquire and consume media content.

ATX Networks combines video management within PD1600

ATX Networks’ PD1600 satellite gateways brings connectivity across cable, satellite and IPTV Since its inception in 1985, ATX Networks has been providing connectivity solutions to cable, satellite, fixed telecom, wireless and media broadcast service providers.

Distribution

Embrionix shines spotlight on 4K/UHD IP production

At the recent 2018 NAB Show, the company highlighted new IP processors, standalone gateways and multiviewers To provide its support for 4K/Ultra HD (UHD) IP production, Embrionix showcased a range of new core IP processing and gateway solutions at 2018 NAB Show.

Ooyala Flex Media Platform brings flexibility to simplify video operations

Designed as a content supply chain optimisation platform, the Ooyala Flex Media Platform empowers users with control over content management and curation Ooyala has introduced the Ooyala Flex Media Platform, a video production and delivery platform that is designed to simplify and streamline the process of managing, curating, orchestrating, publishing, analysing and monetising video content.

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Augmenting graphics close to reality

Real Light, Real Depth and Extreme are some of the solutions that Ncam Technologies will be launching at 2018 NAB Show Ncam Technologies, a developer of augmented reality (AR) solutions for the entertainment industry, will be launching a range of new solutions designed to enhance lighting and depth within AR platforms at 2018 NAB Show.

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Axon and Arista demonstrate live sports IP infrastructure

The set-up combines multiple 7050SX-64 switches from Arista Networks with Axon Digital Design’s Synapse IP control solutions and Synview IP multiviewer, as well as the Cerebrum control and monitoring platform At 2018 NAB Show, Axon Digital Design will be partnering Arista Networks to showcase a scaled-down demonstration of a live sports IP infrastructure.

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Fujifilm expands 4K/UHD HDR lens portfolio

New to the UA series of 4K/UHD 2/3-inch lenses are UA46x9.

News & Events

Frame.io revamps workflow management platform

Broader media support, better version control, and enhanced search engine are some of the new features packed in the “all new Frame.

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Canon unveils EOS C700 FF at 2018 NAB Show

As the newest member of Canon’s Cinema EOS family, the EOS C700 FF full-frame camera is packed with a newly designed CMOS image sensor, as well as HDR capabilities Making its debut for Canon USA at 2018 NAB Show is the EOS C700 FF, the company’s first full-frame cinema camera.

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nc+ kicks off 4K/Ultra HD journey with Axon

The Polish pay-TV platform has launched a 4K/Ultra HD sports service using Axon’s Synapse and Cerebrum solutions In November last year, nc+, a Polish pay-TV platform, launched the country’s “first” 4K/Ultra HD (UHD) sports service.

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NEP supports Discovery’s coverage of 2018 Winter Games across Europe

Discovery and its sport brand, Eurosport, were responsible for delivering 4,000 hours of the Games coverage across 48 European nations in over 20 languages During the 2018 Winter Olympic Games held last month in PyeongChang, South Korea, NEP Group provided its “glass-to-glass” solutions to enable Discovery and its sports brand, Eurosport, to deliver the coverage of the Games across 48 countries in Europe on free-to-air (FTA), pay-TV and online platforms.

Get real — witness real-time IP in action at NAB

Stan Moote, CTO of IABM, explains why the IP Showcase at 2018 NAB Show, set for April 7-12, is a must-see for visitors By Stan Moote With SMPTE ST 2110 now published, the industry no longer has any excuse not to embrace IP.