Michael Burns
FeaturesNAB 2017: Show Preview
The convergence of media, entertainment and technology will dominate NAB 2017
NewsWhat to see at IBC 2015
As the broadcast industry prepares to descend on Amsterdam for the annual media technology conference and exhibition, Michael Burns picks his way through the product announcements
FeaturesMinicams: Case Studies
Minicams and special rigs are increasingly shaping broadcasters’ coverage of sporting events and offering factual and drama producers a new set of tools to hook jaded audiences. Michael Burns looks at five examples
NewsBlackmagic prepares for 12G-SDI with product release bonanza
NAB 2015: Blackmagic has been preparing its product line for higher 4K/UHD frame rates by announcing a raft of components capable of 12G-SDI.
NewsVolicon and Nexidia collaborate for closed-captioning compliance
NAB 2015: Nexidia and Volicon have unveiled an integrated system for closed-captioning quality compliance.
NewsAutodesk updates Flame family
NAB 2015: Autodesk has announced new releases of high-end VFX and creative finishing tools Flame and Flame Premium
NewsThe Foundry looks to the future with Nuke Studio and VR/AR tools
NAB 2015: The Foundry has showcased an enhanced version of Nuke Studio, previewed VR/AR content creation tools, and has released a free non-commercial version of Nuke.
NewsIkegami announces handheld 8K UHDTV camera system
NAB 2015: Ikegami’s new SHK-810, developed in collaboration with NHK, is one- tenth the size of first-generation 8K UHDTV cameras.
NewsDPA announces two broadcast microphones
NAB 2015: DPA unveils d:facto Interview microphone and d:fine In-Ear broadcast headset mic.
NewsBlackmagic hands NAB a small surprise with new Micro Cameras
NAB 2015: Blackmagic introduces tiny Ultra HD live studio camera and the world’s smallest digital film action camera with innovative remote control.
NewsCatDV enhances MAM support for Adobe video tools
NAB 2015: New Premiere Pro panel and extensions enable more powerful and efficient content sharing
NewsBlackmagic expands Super 35 range with Ursa Mini and Ursa 4.6K
NAB 2015: Blackmagic has revealed the Ursa Mini and Ursa 4.6K Super 35 digital film cameras.
NewsCalrec spreads Hydra2 networking with new hardware
NAB 2015: Calrec has revealed a Hydra2 - DiGiCo interface and new compact I/O expansion units
NewsAtomos reveals 'Bare Bones' recorder models
NAB 2015: Atomos has revealed cheaper, accessory-light versions of its Monitor/Recorder range.
NewsNewTek debuts TriCaster Advanced Edition software
NAB 2015: NewTek has introduced new software for its TriCaster video production systems, with more than 60 new major capabilities and enhancements.
NewsAtomos to boost Shogun appeal with OS and hardware updates
NAB 2015: Atomos has detailed free upcoming enhancements for AtomOS6 and seven new hardware features for the Shogun 4K recorder.
NewsArri reveals SkyPanel family of LED soft lights
NAB 2015: The SkyPanel range of compact LED soft lights are to be available in fully colour tuneable and remote phosphor versions.
NewsAJA updates Kona and Io software and unveils range of mini-converters
NAB 2015: AJA has released new v12.2 software for its KONA and Io products, as well as a range of portable mini-converters.
NewsVislink launches tiny energy-efficient HD wireless transmitter for GoPro Hero
NAB 2015: Vislink and GoPro have announced the HEROCast, a miniature transmitter that allows GoPro cameras to broadcast live HD wireless video.
NewsArri announces a new super-wide anamorphic zoom
NAB 2015: The new AUWZ 19-36/T4.2 covers extreme wide-angle focal lengths between 19 mm and 36 mm, without any sacrifice in image quality.