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This week's news starts with two date sensitive items of news happening this week. First up is the ARENA TV auction which closes this week and if you’re interested in finding out more then click here https://arenatvsale.com/?utm_source=Kit+Plus&utm_medium=TV+Banner&utm_id=ArenaTVSale Also this week on Thursday, the 24th February, Cherryduck Studios are opening their virtual door for a...

On the show today we catch up with Bryce Button from AJA to discuss the latest releases including the Io X3 Thunderbolt Video I/O, Desktop V6.2 and their OBS Studio update. Quick links below... 00:02:13 Io X3 Release 00:05:04 Desktop V6.2 Software 00:08:51 OBS Studio 00:10:26 What does the OpenSource SDK mean for the OEM community 00:13:22 Will we see AJA at a show in 2022? 00:15:37 New products o...

On the show today we are talking with Paul Shonfeld from Caton Technology about IP network transport solutions and how broadcasters can integrate CatonNet into their existing workflow. 00:00:23 Who are Caton Technology?   00:01:50 Is there a network of gateways in place in EMEA?   00:02:48 What are the advantages of using the open internet vs satellite for sending feeds?   00:05:04 How easy is it...

In this week's KitPlus news we look at the return of trade shows with news from MWC and NAB, there are three releases from AJA and a report from Fuel MediaLab who are using Dejero connectivity solutions. FOR-A has delivered a complete flyaway production kit to Media and Art Production, Mr MXF gives some insight into OpenSource (complete his questionnaire here https://bit.ly/ebu-smpte-oss) and...

In September 2020 Sony announced that it was acquiring Nevion to enhance its portfolio of end-to-end IP/Cloud based production solutions, so just over one year into this investment we wondered how things were going and what might have happened since and had a chat to  Olivier Suard from Nevion. 00:00:44 Who are Nevion? 00:01:54 How do I integrate Nevion solutions? 00:04:23 What problems does Nevio...

Today we visit the Redhill Aerodrome, the former home of Arena TV, to take a look at the auction lots, one of the world's first fully IP OB trucks and have a chat with Tim Chapman from Hickman Shearer and Dan Main from CA Global Partners about the auction on 22, 23 and 24th February 2022. For more information on the sale, to register and bid then visit https://www.cagp.com/events/arena-televi...

In the KitPlus news this week Mediaproxy is targeting the growing area of 'pop-up' television and streaming channels by offering its flagship LogServer system as a flexible OPEX option, Digi-box have a video update about their NewTek and JOBY release a new lineup of flagship audio mics for pro, on-the-go and desktop creators and streamers.   Marshall Electronics miniature HD cameras inst...

Today we are talking to Birim Yamaniar from Zero Density who are a world leader in virtual studio and real-time graphics technologies for broadcast, live events and e-sports. From the Olympics to Louis Vuitton virtual fashion shows, today’s guests’ technology, has been used by some of the biggest companies in the world.  00:00:28 Who are Zero Density?   00:01:20 Why are virtual studios so popular...

Marc Risby, MD of DigiBox, a value-added distributor with 25 years’ experience in broadcast, proAV and postproduction throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, announces today a new collaboration with NewTek®, part of the Vizrt Group. KitPlus TV is supported by Mediaproxy, the global leader in compliance and logging solutions. Thanks for watching and please subscribe to our channel. 2nd February...

If you want to send video from any location and access it wherever you are then then take a look at the Sony C3P solution. Connect to the cloud without wires, backpacks or vehicles and get content into your production workflow—fast. We are chatting to Daniel Listh from Sony to find out more. 00:00:39 C3P Solution - what is it?   00:02:39 Is it an 'add-on' or a feature of a camera?   00:0...

Welcome to the weekly news roundup from KitPlus TV, supported by Mediaproxy. This week we feature video tech company THEO Technologies who have launched hesp.live, Vizrt is working with BBC Sport to deliver a cutting-edge virtual set graphics ecosystem to cover the Beijing Winter Games and Blackmagic Design have news on both ATEM workflow and their Studio Camera 4k. MrMXF looks at new language var...

Today we're chatting to Ian Muir and looking at the latest lighting solutions from Quasar with the release of the Rainbow 2 (R2) and the Double Rainbow (RR) which as the name suggests is double the width and with pixel control making it ideal for studio lighting and special lighting effects. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:28 What's new from Quasar 00:00:38 Are they new products or upgrades?...

Vislink have just released the Mobile Viewpoint Stellar Cam, a camera designed for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered live sports production. Stellar Cam is a new addition to the range of cameras offered by Vislink to fulfil the need for automatic coverage of demanding sports. It is exceptionally durable and weatherproofed, and features ultra-high resolution, high frame rates and zooming capabil...

With a month to go to the largest industry sale in decades following the demise of Arena TV we speak to Dan Main from CA Global Partners about the auction and how it will run over 22/23/24 February 2022. Check our Dan's auction article here https://kitplus.com/articles/How_to_successfully_buy_AV_and_Broadcast_Equipment_at_Auction/1990.htmland see the links below to skip to the part you'r...

Today we're talking to JJ and Matthew Fletcher from HHB about Dante AV. Take a look at the chapter sections below:- 00:00:00 Introduction to Dante AV 00:01:11 How ready is Dante AV? 00:02:01 Dante AV vs. NDI - what's the difference? 00:02:52 Dante AV frame rates / resolutions 00:03:33 Dante AV feature set 00:04:58 Dante AV applications 00:07:01 Remote working with Dante AV 00:09:59 What...

First up in the news this week are Accidental Theatre in Belfast who have turned to LiveU's multi-camera solution to provide live streaming capabilities of their performances, Canon have announced the R5 C hybrid cinema camera and there's news from Marc Risby from Digi-box about their ADDER partnership (https://www.digi-box.co.uk/adder-nordics-distribution). Pixipixel have recently inves...

On the show today we're chatting to Steve Doll from D2D Technologies about PBS/WARN, ok so it's relevant to the USA but is really interesting technology built around openGear and we've split the interview into chapters below so you can see what we're talking about! 00:00:00 Intro to PBS/WARN, who they are and what it is. 00:02:41 Key requirements of the system 00:04:33 The proc...

Today we're talking to Francois Vaillant from Dejero following his article (read it here https://kitplus.com/articles/Cloud_integration__The_only_way_is_up/2000.html) where he looks at the transition to IP and cloud production. We also look at a recent user case with Dazzl, see chapters below... 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:25 Article overview 00:01:43 IP workflow growth areas 00:02:55 Cloud native p...

Today we are talking to Tod Musgrave from Marshall and Spencer Doran from Marcam Europe looking at the challenges they, and their customers, have faced in recent times and the solutions that have been provided. The show is a bit longer than normal so here are some times:- 0:00 Intro 0:40 Tod - challenges 2:35 Tod - what sets Marshall apart from others? 4:40 Spencer - trends in the markets 6:00 Spe...

First off in this week's news round up is Pebble who have announced the appointment of Besco as its channel partner in Korea, Marshall Electronics has taken ease-of-use to the next level with the unveiling of its USB-based CV605-U3 PTZ Camera with USB-C, IP and HDMI connectivity and Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve was used throughout the digital intermediate (DI) pipeline on 20th Century...

​​3,000 pieces of broadcast equipment, including trucks and trailers, previously owned or operated by Arena Television are being put up for sale following the OB company’s demise and today we are speaking with capital asset valuation, management and used equipment sales company Hickman Shearer who are conducting the auction in February 2022.   With us in the studio is Tim Chapman who is Managing D...

Today we’re speaking with Mike Grieve of Mo-Sys here to introduce the brand new G30 remote head. This Gyro-stabilized remote head with stub-frame and over-motoring, specifically for large studio cameras and lens packages has a unique oversized frame geometry offering easy access to all the camera connections and accessories, high torque output oversize motors making for crisp and precise camera mo...

Welcome to the KitPlus news for 10th January 2022. First in the news is Chyron who have  released PRIME VSAR 1.7, FOR-A supplied major global media organizations with its sports production package for coverage of the Summer Games in Tokyo, MrMXF delves into the Metaverse and Ikegami is exhibiting at Hamburg Open 2022 this month. Matthews C-stands have a new 5” Pocket C-Stand™ offering familiar fea...

Today’s guest makes life easier for broadcasters, whether it’s sports (of all levels), education, town halls, and house of worship, aquariums and zoos… Much of which is run by volunteers and all operated by NON broadcast trained operators. Helping people create more compelling content using software, hardware, AI, automation, and much more… So we welcomed back Graham Sharpe from BroadcastPix with...

Today we're discussing Clear-Com Arcadia Central Station with Justin Emge. Their scalable IP platform that integrates analog wired and digital wireless partyline systems along with third-party Dante devices in a 1RU device. We also look at a recent event where it was front and centre for a very large live event broadcast throughout the US… “America’s Biggest Birthday Party” Parade in St. Loui...