As it returns to IBC, Cinegy, a premier provider of software technology for digital video processing, asset management, video compression and automation, and playout services, will showcase how its portfolio of 8k and cloud optimised solutions support customers’ needs today and in the future. Visitors to IBC 2022 will also see demonstrations of Cinegy’s end-to-end capability with solutions such as Cinegy Air PRO, Cinegy Capture PRO, Cinegy Multiviewer, Cinegy Convert and Cinegy Archive, within which the Daniel2 codec is an integral part.

NDI has announced that its SDK plugin is now compatible with Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) and is available for download now.

Chyron has introduced PAINT 9.3, the first AI-enhanced release of the company’s renowned illustrated analysis and replay tool for live sports. New automatic pitch calibration (soccer) and automatic player tracking tools (soccer and American football) represent the first AI-driven tools within PAINT. Reducing two essential but complex tasks to quick button pushes, these AI algorithms save operators valuable time in generating top-notch telestrated sports clips, allowing them to focus on creating dynamic narratives around a match.

Sony has recently released an online camera simulator that allows you to get comfortable with the menu system of the VENICE 2. The tool is now available for free on the manufacturer’s website and lets you choose between the 8.6K and 6K sensor options.

With new features that are supportive of decentralised and remote production, the AES70 network control standard seems poised for a new level of recognition in broadcast with its latest update, writes David Davies

Sony has confirmed it will be attending the IBC tradeshow in Amsterdam from September 9th to 12th, with a physical stand in the Elicium and a complementary programme of online events.

We've used the same methods to compress video for nearly thirty years. The next change will be a big one.

Anton/Bauer has announced the VCLX NM2, a free-standing battery block that was designed specifically to provide power for high draw cameras and lights being used on big productions. The new VCLX NM2 delivers 600Wh of consistent power at 14.4V, 28V and 48V which allows it to be used to power a large array of different equipment on set.

TVU Networks, a provider of cloud and IP-based live streaming solutions, said today that its live IP-based video broadcast transmitters, apps, and distribution platform were selected by China Global Television Network (CGTN) and other news providers to bring live coverage of the Ukraine-Russia conflict to millions of viewers worldwide.

Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) has leveraged a cloud-based broadcasting system to enable remote production. To bolster monitoring and return signal configuration for the transmission, the company established a workflow comprising an AJA BRIDGE LIVE multi-channel live video solution for remote production, contribution, collaboration, streaming, and delivery.