For the international proAV industry, adopting new remote workflow technologies that incorporate production-proven broadcast solutions has enabled live events to pivot to accessible virtual and hybrid formats. At the onset of the global pandemic, the veteran proAV specialists at Stuttgart’s Pass GmbH transitioned their core line of business to focus more heavily on hosting, live streaming and recording virtual events for clients. Whether streaming classical symphony performances for the Bach Akademie, Stuttgart, or hosting virtual conferences for Trelleborg, Computacenter, and other multinational corporations, Pass depends on a range of reliable AJA recording, streaming and I/O solutions to power remote event ...

YouTube Originals has ordered “Laudato Si’,” a feature-length documentary from the BAFTA and Oscar-winning production company Off The Fence, (My Octopus Teacher) produced in partnership with the Laudato Si’ Movement and in collaboration with the Vatican. Set to debut on YouTube in early 2022, “Laudato Si’ is based on Pope Francis’s second encyclical and provides an urgent call to action on protecting our planet and each other. “Sustainability and climate action are key areas of focus for our YouTube Originals programming,” said Nadine Zylstra Head of Family, Learning and Impact for YouTube Originals, “Off the Fence’s expertise in this space ...

Return to dynamic environment for safe and successful live trade events IBC applauds the announcement from the Dutch Government relaxing COVID-19 social distancing measures and removing quarantine rules for fully vaccinated travellers. After a summer of testing safety protocols, the changes are a real boost to business confidence and mean that large-scale trade shows can once again return to The RAI in Amsterdam. The RAI international events calendar kicks off on September 22nd with the delayed Money20/20, which is closely followed by iGB Live! and a number of other shows, leading up to IBC2021 in December. From September 22nd, 2021, ...

Fremont, CA – September 16, 2021 – Blackmagic Design today announced that DaVinci Resolve Studio’s Fairlight audio post production tools were used to complete the upcoming TV documentary series “Magnificent Madness” by Sound Designer and Mixer Randy Bobo. Bobo, founder of Wisconsin based video and audio post production facility Independent Studios, also used a Fairlight Desktop Console to help expedite the audio post production process. The four part documentary series, produced by Duncan Entertainment, looks at the life and times of Tazio Nuvolari, the acclaimed Italian racecar driver who rose to stardom in the 1930s. Having worked with Duncan Entertainment for more ...

September 16, 2021 Zixi, the industry leader for enabling dependable, live broadcast-quality video over any-IP, and award-winning architect of the Software-Defined Video Platform (SDVP), today announced an integration and partnership with Ad Insertion Platform (AIP), the market-leading provider of ad insertion solutions for broadcast and OTT environments with the patented DAIConnect SSAI platform, allowing content providers different ways to monetize live channels. DAIConnect allows one-to-one replacements of ad breaks for live streams as well as one-to-one insertions of ad breaks for on-demand content, allowing the manipulation of the stream manifest without altering customers’ video content, and is composed of multiple ...

CreamOS 1.2.0 introduces the all-new FrameSync function which enables industry-first in camera effects for directors, DPs and gaffers Sydney, Australia – September 16, 2021 – Creamsource, developers of artisan-quality cinema lighting for more than 15 years, today announced the immediate availability of CreamOS 1.2.0, an expansive firmware update for its flagship Vortex8 650W high-power 2’x1’ LED fixture. In addition to several improvements for usability, stability, and performance including sACN: DMX control over ethernet, this firmware release introduces FrameSync, an industry-first innovation that enables new types of in-camera special effects by opening up the capability to shoot multiple, differently-lit scenes at ...

Creative production group and communications agency join forces to enhance client offerings ignite strategic communications and Origin Point have announced a formal creative collaboration, designed to provide greater levels of support and broaden services to their respective clients. The agreement expands each company’s unique expertise for connecting businesses, industry creatives and technical experts who elevate what’s possible in entertainment. Andrea Dondanville, executive producer at Origin Point, says, “We’ve worked closely with the team at ignite on a number of projects and see our collaboration as a natural progression. We are excited to leverage their unparalleled skills in – writing, media ...

The Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) has issued the call for proposals for the 2022 HPA Tech Retreat®, the annual gathering of professionals from around the world who work at the intersection of technology and creative media.  The 2022 HPA Tech Retreat will take place February 21-24 at the Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA. The proposals selected in this process make up the main program, a series of short panels and presentations that sets the agenda for the year ahead in creative technology. Past presenters’ affiliations have included government agencies, academic institutions, and companies large and small. ...