Sony’s Cinema Line is a quite comprehensive lineup now with additional and updates to both the tops and bottom end of the range. Where things are most interesting though is in the middle. The Sony FX6 and FX3 (especially with V3.0 firmware) are very similar and yet very different cameras that can be difficult for some filmmakers to easily choose from.

EVS has launched XtraMotion 2.0, an updated version of its super slow-motion service that can now be deployed on-prem, reducing turnaround time to approximately five seconds. The improved processing speed means that productions can use XtraMotion on both highlights and live replays for real-time coverage, said the company.

ENCO is introducing a new ChatGPT-inspired solutions, ENCO-GPT, which uses the chatbot to generate language responses from text-based queries added to automated TV production workflows. ENCO-GPT can summarise news stories to fit a specific run time in a broadcast schedule by condensing a lengthy written news article into a few sentences, or inject breaking news updates within live ad breaks

AJA Video Systems rolled out v2.0 firmware for ColorBox, its compact, high-performance converter for color-managed workflows. The update introduces an add-on license to expand ColorBox’s Colorfront Engine video processing options with all-new TV Mode and Live Mode. Along with adding support for the latest v1.6 BBC HLG LUTs, the release also boasts an ORION-CONVERT update with a gamma compensation function to ensure compatibility between different color conversion philosophies.

Panasonic announced firmware updates for the HC-X2, HC-X20, HC-X2000, and HC-X1500 camcorders. Support background recording and super slow-motion recording in the MP4 file and face detection/tracking AE&AF function when shooting in manual mode are some of the updates for the HC-X camcorders.

Actus Digital has unveiled OTT StreamWatch, its new SaaS/on-prem product that provides 24/7 quality assurance, compliance logging, OTT stream monitoring, and aircheck recording of native HLS and other OTT ABR (Adaptive Bitrate) streams.

Ateme announces it is partnering with Six Floor Solutions and Pushologies to deliver an automated end-to-end solution that enables sports content rights holders and streamers to increase fan engagement by attracting more viewers to their OTT apps. The joint solution, launched and demonstrated live at 2023 NAB Show, also empowers broadcasters, service and content providers to increase monetization of their content by connecting next-generation video experiences with e-commerce.

At NAB 2023 FUJIFILM has unveiled the latest development roadmap for the “Duvo” series of broadcast zoom lenses compatible with large image sensor cameras, which have become the mainstream in both the broadcast and the cinema industries. The DUVO 24-300 lens was shown however it’s still in development and ready or locked in with specifications

EVS has launched Neuron View, a flexible, low-latency and power-efficient multiviewer, specifically designed to support the needs of live production teams. With Neuron View users can monitor multiple IP streams at the same time for improved usability and ease of operation of their live production workflows.

TV Tech has announced its Best of Show Awards for the 2023 NAB Show, April 16-19 in Las Vegas. The awards are judged by a panel of industry experts on the criteria of innovation, feature set, cost efficiency and performance in serving the industry.