Ambient added a new QuickPole ‘slim’ version to their popular QuickPole 5 series of boom poles. As with all other boom poles in this series, the QuickPole Slim is composed of a custom-made carbon fiber compound, but in answer to feedback from customers who favored the 4-segments in their QS line, one segment has been removed from the QuickPole Slim, making it both lighter and thinner. Let’s have a look.

AJA released software update v3.0 for HDR monitoring and analysis tool HDR Image Analyzer 12G. It is a feature release that introduces multi-channel signal analysis, NDI connectivity, SDI embedded Dolby Vision Metadata inspection and analysis, native ARRI LogC4 support, additional 8K format support, and more.

NEP Australia, a division of NEP Group and a prominent provider of remote production services is bolstering its remote production, IP-enabled Andrews Hubs in Sydney with Calrec Argo consoles.

Dalet has been awarded a Silver Medal for its sustainability performance from EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability performance in the categories of environment, human rights, and ethics.

Panasonic released Upgrade Version 1.5.7 for IT/IP platform KAIROS. It is a live video production platform based on a new concept and innovative architecture. Kairos Core will have additional features for Multiviewer, Kairos Creator App, 2.5D DVE support and improved operability across many other functions.

AJA Video Systems announced that ColorBox has become the first color management and color conversion solution to be certified as Compatible with RED’s lineup of cinema cameras. This designation required rigorous testing across the RED family of products to ensure compatibility.

Vizrt, the leader in real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators, announces a second TriCaster Flex control panel to its line-up – the TriCaster Flex Dual.

Sony released Firmware Update v.2.00 for the PTZ camera ILME-FR7. Version 2.00 increases the capabilities of this camera by adding new features including a support for 3rd party lens controllers, advances Flexible ISO and Cine EI Quick modes, and improves the operational stability of the camera.

Chrosziel CDM zoom servo drive now shipping. The FR7 zoom motor unit CDM-SFR fits seamlessly into the operating functions of the Sony PTZ ILME-FR7 camera.

Vizrt is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Viz University. During a remarkable decade, Viz University, a learning platform that offers customers, partners, and freelancers a library of product and technology courses, has provided training, upskilling, and certification for thousands of customers and users – from the individual to the world’s biggest broadcast organisations.