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Flay: New IP-based OB “needs to be able to do everything”

BBC NI transitions to IP with new OB

BBC Northern Ireland’s first IP-based OB truck was “a uniquely challenging project,” according to Jon Flay, MD of systems integrator Megahertz. “It wasn’t an existing solution. We had to work very closely with Sony, Nevion and BBC engineers to deliver the project.”

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Whale TV and Teads have enhanced their collaboration for increased CTV monetisation

Whale TV makes a bigger splash on CTV

Cloud-based omnichannel platform Teads and Whale TV have announced the expansion of their partnership in Europe to collaborate on the monetisation of connected TV (CTV) native display inventory on Whale TV models.

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Accedo maximises ROI for OTT

A new managed services monetisation offering from Accedo is designed to help its customers grow and diversify their revenue streams.

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The PhotoCineLive cinematic universe: Inside its new OB (in the IBC outdoor exhibits area)

PhotoCineLive unveils cinematic 4K OB

PhotoCineLive’s new top-of-the-range OB truck for concert, theatre and fashion show production is built around Sony’s live capture and production equipment, including the XVS-G1 switcher, Venice 2 cameras, and PVM-X2400 and X3200 reference monitors.

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Nvidia and Qvest announce generative AI collaboration

Delivering tangible generative AI applications that can drive return on investment is the aim of Qvest’s newly-announced collaboration with Nvidia, which it hopes will help to drive AI adoption in the media and entertainment industry.

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Cooking up a storm: Aputure’s new Storm 1200xis an all-round workhorse

Aputure releases the BLAIR Light project

The new Storm 1200x is the first light in Aputure’s Storm family, based around a new BLAIR light engine (Blue/Lime/Amber/Indigo/Red), which “produces outstandingfull white spectrum light”, with all emitters contributing across a wide CCT range (2500-10,000 Kelvin), with great fine-tune adjustability. Compared to traditional bi-colour technology it should offer brighter, better-quality white light.

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FrameFormer has enjoyed a successful year thanks to a summer of sports

Olympian effort leads to IBC integrations for InSync Technology

FrameFormer has delivered a 300% increase in live broadcast frame rate conversions in the 12 months to June 2024 claims InSync. It enjoyed a further spike during Q3 of this year, as the Euro 2024 tournament, Paris Summer Olympics, and major golf and grand slam tennis tournaments delivered high-quality sports content globally.

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