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Hawk-Woods releases Mini 26v G-Lok Battery to join its Ra...

There are some product launches that feel like a box-ticking exercise, and then there are the ones you know will genuinely make a difference on set. For us, the release of our new Mini 26V G-Lok battery is firmly the latter. We’re proud to be introducing a long-awaited addition to the Hawk-Woods battery range: the Mini 26V G-Lok, available init...

Submitted by Hawk-Woods

Published 04 March 2026

Racing Against Time - How Kiloview NDI Solution Powered L...

Motorsports is unforgiving. Cars race at blistering speeds, pit crews make split-second decisions, and fans demand nothing less than a front-row experience — whether they’re trackside or tuning in from home. For production teams, the challenge is just as intense: build, run, and dismantle a full live-streaming workflow in a matter of days, with no...

Submitted by Judy Zuo

Published 16 October 2025

Calrec Craft Interview with Marine Martignac

Can you tell us about your background, and how you started in the industry? I finished my studies in 2016, and I started a sound technician course in operation and an audiovisual engineering course. These two highly complementary courses enriched each other. Engineering allows you to understand the infrastructures used during operation and operat...

Submitted by Kate Ford

Published 13 August 2025

Big moves bold ideas - data innovation takes the spotligh...

From rethinking data protection in the cloud to preserving digital information for centuries, four tech innovators unveiled bold new approaches to some of today’s most urgent enterprise challenges at Technology Live! in Munich. Spanning hybrid data management, SaaS resilience, AI workload orchestration and ultra-durable archiving, the event offered...

Submitted by Fiona Hatton

Published 16 July 2025

TelyCam Brings Affordable Virtual Production to Corporate...

What challenge does this virtual solution aim to resolve? Virtual production has historically been a complex and costly undertaking, often requiring multiple high-end cameras, tracking systems, and specialist rigs to deliver a convincing on-screen result. TelyCam’s streamlined setup aims to make virtual production more accessible by offering a sim...

Submitted by Simon Tillyer

Published 03 June 2025

NETGEAR Pro AV Design Team Brings Expert Human Support to...

What installation barrier is this service meant to overcome? For many AV professionals, moving into IP-based systems introduces complexity they haven’t had to manage before. Choosing the right switch, designing the network, and deploying it correctly can be daunting — especially for those coming from video or audio backgrounds rather than IT. NETG...

Submitted by Simon Tillyer

Published 03 June 2025

Bridging Cultures and Expanding Global Reach in Media and...

The success of globally appealing shows like Squid Games and its much-anticipated sequel has significantly influenced the localization market. This example shows how content can transcend language barriers, especially if localization is done well. It also highlights the need for solutions that can scale while maintaining quality. The translation an...

Submitted by Supplied Article

Published 17 January 2025

XL8s Machine Translation Personalization Technology

By Kai Kim Head of Research XL8 In today's globalized world, Machine Translation (MT) has become an indispensable tool, breaking down language barriers across numerous domains. At XL8, we've been at the forefront of this revolution, continuously refining our MT models to meet the exacting standards of our diverse clientele. However, translat...

Submitted by Supplied Article

Published 06 November 2024

Press Start - Video Game Localization Goes Beyond Transl...

By Eric Carson, EVP Strategic Growth, Vubiquity In an increasingly globalized world, the video game industry stands as a testament to the power of interconnected entertainment. However, reaching a diverse audience requires more than just translating text; it demands a comprehensive localization strategy that considers cultural nuances, gameplay...

Submitted by Jenni

Published 10 June 2024

A hole in one - LiveU and Disc Golf remote production cas...

Disc Golf may not be a sport immediately familiar to many, but it has a long history dating back as far as the early 1960s. Previously known as frisbee golf, it’s a flying disc sport in which players throw a disc at a target. It uses rules similar to those for golf with the sport usually played on a course with nine or 18 “holes”. Very popular...

Submitted by Joss Armitage

Published 28 February 2024

Prioritizing Localization Earlier in the Media Supply Cha...

The surge of content localization is a prolifically discussed topic, and it’s no secret that localization has become essential for content providers, streaming platforms, and broadcast networks to monetize their content, attract new subscribers and viewers, and ultimately provide more culturally relevant content. What was often a scalable investmen...

Submitted by Supplied Article

Published 05 October 2023

Cinematographer Matt Ryan pairs ZEISS Supreme Primes and...

LA based cinematographer Matt Ryan’s enthusiasm for finding the most capable technology to support his creative process has enabled him to shoot across genres and formats. As a Director of Photography, Ryan has shot television for such networks as Disney, FOX, Warner Bros, MTV, PBS, and TruTV. Outside of narrative, Ryan has lensed high-profile comm...

Submitted by Kathryn Ferentchak

Published 08 September 2023

HPA Awards Committee Opens Call for Proposals for 2023 HP...

Submissions Accepted Until June 16 The HPA (Hollywood Professional Association) Awards Committee has announced the opening call for submissions for the 2023 HPA Engineering Excellence Award. The highly competitive, coveted honor recognizes and celebrates innovation and outstanding technical and creative ingenuity in media, content production, f...

Submitted by Kate Eberle

Published 23 April 2023

The Future of Broadcast Technology

1. What vision do you have of the broadcast technology business beyond 2030? Now that OTT and VOD have become more mainstream, many commentators talk about traditional broadcast methods, like terrestrial transmission, being a thing of the past. With so many new platforms and non-traditional content services carving out a growing slice of the marke...

Submitted by Manfred Reitmeier

Published 01 June 2022

A switch in time: how KVM can unlock the future of broadc...

One of the major changes for broadcasters during the pandemic has been the shift towards remote production; by no means a new phenomenon in an IP environment, yet accelerated under lockdown to accommodate travel and gathering restrictions. A 2021 report found that almost 40% of broadcast professionals now employ remote production, up 9% on the prev...

Submitted by Chris Smeeton

Published 10 March 2022