TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Storage crash disrupts BBC Manchester productions
Manchester-based BBC productions are turning away from the broadcaster’s in-house edit suites after the facility’s central server suffered a “major crash” last month.
Panasonic merges B2B
Panasonic is collapsing 12 of its B2B product categories and project management and integration services into one organisation.
BBC considers 3D Jubilee coverage
The BBC is considering broadcasting the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee pop concert in 3D.
Object Matrix launches cluster comp
BVE: Object Matrix is launching a competition at BVE to give away one of its MatrixStore mini clusters, worth £6,000.
BVE to host AETA mixer debut
BVE: Paris-based AETA’s 4MinX Location Recorder will make its UK debut at Aspen Media’s stand.
Autocue plugs production credentials
BVE: Autocue plans to use BVE to showcase its “complete, affordable end-to-end live production and newsroom workflow in support of the DCMS local TV initiative”.
Preco to unveil latest Logitek console
BVE: Preco will launch the Logitek ROC audio console into UK at this year’s show.
New Nucoda on show at BVE
BVE: Image Systems will have the latest version of its grading system Nucoda on show at Earls Court, including new features for the Precision grading panel.
EVS adds second screen app
BVE: Second screen application C-Cast and multicam control application for studio recordings Insio will be on display at EVS’ stand.
Vinten to demo Fusion FHR-35
BVE: Robotic camera support systems manufacturer Vinten Radamec will showcase its new Fusion FHR-35 remote pan and tilt head for the first time in the UK at BVE.
Oasys to debut at BVE
BVE: Oasys will make its debut at BVE, with the playout technology company Oasys to showcase its modular software solutions at the show.
Arri to showcase Alexa Studio
BVE: Arri’s Alexa Studio camera, which started shipping in December and was recently awarded the British Society of Cinematographers’ 2011 Bert Easey Technical Award, will be on show at Arri’s stand.
BVE: Top five products
This year’s trade show will see a host of UK debuts and unveilings. We’ve picked the cream of the crop.
Panasonic to demo Olympic tech
BVE: Panasonic to demonstrate technology that is being used in this year’s Olympic Games, such as DVCPROHD, which will be the official recording format for London 2012.
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CREATIVE REVIEW
PRODUCTION FEATURE
Sparking creativity: expert tips
Hazel Marshall of the BBC Academy’s creativity and special projects team asks five leading creatives for their tips on generating ideas and allowing inspiration to flourish.
ON LOCATION
10 O'Clock Live, Channel 4
C4 and Zeppotron faced a steep learning curve last year with their risky live topical comedy. Execs open up to Paul Whitelaw about its flaws - and their hopes for a more ‘fluid’ series two.
TECH FOCUS
Object Matrix Interconnect v1.2
An update to Object Matrix’s integration of its disk-based archive system Matrix Store
