LOCUST VALLEY, NY – MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems, a leading provider of fiber optics for the transport of video and audio for broadcast & pro A/V applications, was honored with two prestigious industry awards at the 2008 International Broadcasting Conference (IBC2008) held September 12-16, 2008, in Amsterdam. MultiDyne won Broadcast Engineering magazine’s Pick Hit award and TVBEurope magazine’s Best of IBC award for the LiGHTBoX fiber optic field transport system, which provides a road-ready, robust fiber solution for ENG, sports, and military environments. more

NewBlueFX Introduces “Video Essentials” Effects Plugin Suite The “Swiss Army Knife” of Video Effects Collections

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LA JOLLA, CA (September 22, 2008)— NewBlue, Inc. announces NewBlue Video Essentials, a comprehensive collection of NewBlueFX video plugins designed to enhance, optimize, and accelerate productivity and workflow. Featuring an indispensable toolbox of 10 distinct video effects plugins, NewBlue Video Essentials aids video professionals and enthusiasts in repairing, refining and improving their video. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (September 4, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, appoints MTC Japan and EMS Africa as key distributors for Japan and South Africa respectively. more

Los Angeles - Litepanels, Inc. announces today it has signed an agreement to be acquired by The Vitec Group plc. Litepanels is the market leader in light emitting diode (“LED”) lighting systems for the television, broadcast, video and film industries. Its groundbreaking lighting products are a complementary addition to the Vitec Group Broadcast Systems Division, which includes such brands as Sachtler®, Vinten®, Autoscript, and Anton/Bauer®.

Litepanels has developed an innovative range of LED on-camera and stand-mounted lighting systems, which have gained broad acceptance with lighting and broadcast professionals. Backed by a strong patent portfolio, the company is known as a leader in the professional lighting industry. The products created by Litepanels, which have won various awards, are used both on-location and in studio environments, including installations at the White House press briefing room and on CNN’s mobile broadcast studio. Additionally, Litepanels has recently delivered lighting systems to NASA for use in the International Space Station. more

ERLANGER, KY, August 6, 2008— The LM-1750HD high performance Multi-format 17” Color LCD Monitor from TV One features inputs for SDI (either SD or HD) with an active output, HDMI, Analog RGBHV, YUV or YPbPr Component Video and 2x Composite Video. An YC input is available and can be used in lieu of one of the Composite inputs. The monitor offers five Stereo inputs with dual internal speakers and Front panel Tally LED’s that can be activated externally via a DB9 connector. The unit is now shipping and has a suggested retail price of $3950. more

NewBlue and VASST Improve AVCHD Performance with AVCHD UpShift

Leading Software Developer and Industry Solutions Provider Join Forces to Enhance Video Editing Workflow

LA JOLLA, CA (June 25, 2008) – Video editors no longer have to wrestle with unwieldy AVCHD files thanks to AVCHD UpShift, software to assist video editors in AVCHD editing and process the latest generation of high definition video. A joint product from NewBlue, Inc., makers of NewBlueFX and VASST (Video, Audio, Software, Support, Training), AVCHD UpShift speeds workflow by converting AVCHD format files into HDV format files and allows for significant performance gains when editing AVCHD media on today’s PC-based video editing platforms. more

ERLANGER, KY, June 23, 2008—TV One introduced four Universal Input/Output Seamless Switcher/Scalers in their booth at InfoComm. The new C2-3000 Series offers eight Universal Video inputs on HD15 connectors that can accommodate Composite Video, YC (S-Video), YUV/YPbPr Component, RGBHV, RGBS or RGsB formats. Two Universal Program outputs provide one Universal Analog via an HD15 that can be set to any analog format and resolution and the second is provided as DVI-D. The Preview output is an analog RGBHV signal that shows the selected input as a full screen image preview; CV and YC inputs are up-converted to RGBHV for viewing. The seamless switchers will start shipping in June. The basic model, the C2-3300, will have a suggested retail price of $3500. more

ERLANGER, KY, June 12, 2008—TVOne-task is unveiling eight new Cat.5 models at InfoComm in Booth C2430. The 1T-CT-400 Series is a comprehensive system for the transmission of RGBHV or YPbPr video at resolutions up to 1920×1200 and 1080p, plus digital or analog audio signals over Cat.5/5E or Cat.5 cable at great distances. The mix and match approach to the product line enables the user to choose the most cost efficient units to perform a specific task. Three transmitter models are available, two models handle RGBHV and one handles YPbPr format. Five Receiver models continue the theme of flexibility and enable the user to choose the distance, output type and audio capabilities if needed. All Items are available for immediate shipment. more

GREEN MEANS GO TODAY FOR Media City SOUND & RENOVATION NATION

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In the Mix for the Discovery Network’s New Planet Green Channel Show, Renovation Nation

Studio City, CA – (June 4, 2008) – Environmental enthusiasts will be sure to tune in TODAY (June 4th) at 6pm to witness the launch of Discovery Communications’ new Planet Green channel and a new series, Renovation Nation. Emmy award-winner Steve Thomas has signed on with Planet Green to host. Each episode will highlight new products and projects undertaken by home owners with a “green,” environmentally friendly twist. Sneak peak episodes of Planet Green programming appeared on other Discovery Network channels, prior to today’s launch. more

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 3, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, has again advanced the acclaimed REALiS Multimedia Projector line with the introduction of two new models that provide unprecedented performance and features along with cutting-edge technology. more