Technology Tools for Online Education is a new book from the StreamGeek’s Chief Streaming Officer Paul Richards. The book comes at a time when educators from around the world are being asked to make a transition to online teaching. With the Fall 2020 semester coming up soon, the book offers educators a detailed look at the technology tools they can leverage to teach online effectively. Author Paul Richards draws on his rich knowledge of Zoom and Google Meet, along with video creation tools such as Open Broadcaster Software in order to give educators actionable strategies to make the most of ...

Crystal Vision has released the industry’s first dedicated picture-in-picture device. Designed for IP or SDI playout applications that need one or two picture-in-picture boxes to be inset on the main program, the M-PIP allows two input flows to be sized and positioned in advance and then layered over either the third input flow or an internal matte generator. The M-PIP can be used with IP (SMPTE ST 2022 and ST 2110 video), with SDI or with both IP and SDI at the same time, and is a software app that runs on the MARBLE-V1 media processor hardware, a card housed ...

 OWNZONES Entertainment Technologies, the leading cloud-based video supply chain company, has announced today the release of three new features in its OWNZONES Connect™ platform to support customers and optimise user experience.   The new features, which include: Deep Analysis, Task Management, and Search Service, help Connect users efficiently organize, manage, and deliver content as well as collaborate better via the cloud while working remotely.   “The launch of these new features is very timely as we’re able to help content owners work more productively, save time, and reduce costs while working remotely in the cloud,” said Dan Goman, CEO, OWNZONES. ...

Washington, DC, August 6, 2020 – Digital Citizens Alliance and NAGRA jointly released today an investigative report showcasing how illegal piracy subscription services in the United States have grown into a billion-dollar industry that steals from creators, circumvents legitimate TV operators, and poses risks for consumers. “Money for Nothing” details how a sophisticated ecosystem of thousands of retailers and wholesalers –through content theft and enabled by legal businesses–provides illicit piracy services to at least nine million U.S. households. At over $1 billion, so-called pirate subscription Internet Protocol Television (PS IPTV) services represent a large – and lucrative – illicit U.S. ...

    NAGRA Multi-DRM to secure streaming services on consumer devices in partnership with BOLD MSS Hybrid cable and OTT solution enables rich set of features including linear and time-shifted viewing, interactive applications, and integration of third-party OTT apps Latest OTT deployment marks NAGRA’s expanding footprint in South America as leading provider of OTT and multi-DRM deployments in the region Cheseaux, Switzerland, and Phoenix (AZ), USA – August 4, 2020 – NAGRA, a Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S) company and the world’s leading independent provider of content protection and multiscreen video solutions, today announced that Grupo Express, one of Argentina’s leading cable ...

Bridgeville, Penn. – Aug. 6, 2020 – Brightline, a leading manufacturer of energy efficient lighting systems, today announced it has upgraded its L1.2 and L1.4 LED SeriesONE studio light fixtures with variable color temperature and improved color rendering. Plus, the fixtures are now available with optional wireless DMX/RDM (remote device management) control that provides bidirectional RF signal distribution between the transmitter and lighting console, and eliminates the need for DMX cables.   In addition to remote control, an integrated control wheel and digital on-board readout enable users to select precise color temperatures from 3200-5600K (tungsten to daylight). SeriesONE fixtures already offer ...

Founded in 1995 and successfully navigating rapid expansions in service offerings and scale, the leading transcription metadata provider to the broadcast and media industries, Take 1 Transcription, turned to Xytech’s MediaPulse resource management software to manage its resource scheduling and internal workflow management. “With a growing portfolio of services across multiple regions, it was becoming more and more difficult to manage resources and workflows efficiently,” said Stephen Stewart, COO of Take 1. “We needed a reliable partner that would offer us a flexible workflow tool to allow Take 1 to meet its customer’s needs, both today and in the future.” ...

  VEGAS Creative Software (www.vegascreativesoftware.com) announced today a substantial new upgrade to VEGAS Pro, the Company’s signature video/audio editing, color grading and effects platform designed for professional editors, filmmakers, YouTubers and social media creators.    With this announcement, VEGAS Pro 18 adds a breadth of new features and major feature improvements to enhance workflow performance, including AI-driven effects, GPU-accelerated workflows, advanced motion tracking, HDR support, sophisticated color grading tools and plug-ins ideally suited for video professionals in post-production facilities of all sizes and requirements.    VEGAS Creative Software also announced today detailed plans to provide extensive, cloud-based media management, file ...