FOR-A Corporation today announced M2 Events Group, a live corporate event producer, went all in with its FOR-A live production system for two recent, high-profile events. Based on the systems’ ease of use and ability to optimise large screen image magnification and signal distribution, M2 Events Group used its new FOR-A system for live sessions at the auto industry’s NADA 2022 Show in Las Vegas and for high-level leadership meetings for a national insurance company.

FOR-A today announced that it will demonstrate a range of IP production solutions powered by broadcast-optimized transport technology fromAMMUX during IBC 2022. The company will also demonstrate practical implementations of 4k Ultra HD and live event broadcast solutions built on NDI connectivity and highlight the latest product innovations across its switcher, router, server and replay solutions portfolio, as well as its Integrated Live Production System.

FOR-A Corporation today announced its 12G- and IP-enabled focus at next month’s InfoComm 2022 in Las Vegas. FOR-A will showcase its range of IP production solutions powered by transport technology from AMMUX and demonstrate its system for deploying 12G-SDI 4K live production. The live production package includes the HVS-1200 video switcher, MFR-1000 routing switcher, and the FA-9600 multi-purpose signal processor, which provides optimal colour correction on large displays. FOR-A will exhibit in Booth #N5444 during the show at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, running from June 8-10.

FOR-A and InSync Technology will be exhibiting together at MPTS for the first time strengthening their partnership and engineering collaboration with the MCC-4K-A motion compensated UHD frame rate converter, an ideal choice for live events, ensuring global audiences have an uncompromised experience.

Digiturk broadcasts a broad range of channels including premium sport, both to audiences in Turkey and to the Turkish community throughout Europe. It delivers these from its base in Istanbul.

Citizen TV, one of Kenya’s largest free-to-air television networks, has chosen a 4K-ready production system from FOR-A in itsir new studio for Ramogi TV, a Dholuo language station in Kenya. This investment by Citizen TV was part of a large contract with StreamPort Media in UAE, which included studio camera systems and studio lighting.

Charisma Group is one of the largest and most successful production companies in the Middle East. Its success meant that it needed to add studio capacity quickly. Last March they chose an end-to-end system from FOR-A. 

FOR-A Corporation played a key role in the $15 million dollar A/V upgrade of Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena. The extensive improvements by owner Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) focus on technological enhancements to the in-arena viewing experience for fans of professional sports teams NBA Wizards and NHL Capitals, as well as college basketball, including the Georgetown Hoyas plus the NCAA, ACC and Big Ten tournaments.

FOR-A Corporation today announced Custom Media Solutions (CMS), a live event video production company based in Alpharetta, Ga., has anchored its new 40-foot broadcast production truck with a FOR-A HVS-2000 video switcher. The truck has been in use since mid-January.

FOR-A has delivered a complete flyaway production kit to Media and Art Production (MAP), based in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The kit was designed to provide the technology platform for Emirates Draw, one of the most watched television programmes in the UAE.

FOR-A Corporation was fortunate throughout the year to be able to continue supporting its existing customers while bringing new customers and partners into the fold, as well as entering new markets and introducing new technology.

In late August of this year, FOR-A Corporation of America announced that Lyon Video, a video broadcasting and production company based in Columbus, Ohio, purchased 10 FA-9600 multi-purpose signal processors. Just a few months later, Lyon Video added another 32 FA-9600’s, bringing the company’s total to 42 FA-9600’s. All include the processor’s high dynamic range (HDR) software option.

FOR-A Corporation of America will showcase its live production workflow at this year’s Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB) show, August 3-4 at the JW Marriott Downtown Austin. The company will showcase some of its latest gear used for studio production and live events, including some of the world’s most high-profile sporting events.

FOR-A Corporation of America today announced that industry veteran Satoshi Kanemura has been appointed president of the company, effective April 1. Mr. Kanemura joins FOR-A America from Sony Electronics where he was Vice President of Professional Products and Solutions. Former FOR-A America President, Ken Truong, has become Chief Technology Officer of FOR-A America.

FOR-A Corporation of America today announced Mobile TV Group, which maintains a fleet of more than two dozen mobile production units across major U.S. cities, added four new FVW-700 telestrators to its live production trucks this year, including two last month. Based in Englewood, Colo., Mobile TV Group provides live production services extensively for NBA, NHL, and MLB coverage, among other projects.