Bridge Technologies new VB288 Content Extraction System was the recipient of a 2013 STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award given by the editorial staff of TV Technology Europe magazine at IBC 2013.

The PHABRIX TAG proved a huge hit for UK based test and measurement innovator PHABRIX limited at IBC this year. Heralded as a new low cost entry analyser/monitor, the TAG makes PHABRIXs innovative technology affordable for every engineer including those with a tight budget. With a new low cost entry point and a host of interfaces available, the TAG was so well received at the show it was awarded a STAR technology prize.

HHB Communications Ltd. is unveiling several new broadcast audio products from Mogami, Wohler and Yellowtec at IBC 2013 in Hall 8 on Stand 8.D56.

Located at the entrance to the Audio Hall 8 with co-exhibitors TC Electronic, Dynaudio and leading professional audio cabling manufacturer Mogami, HHB is making numerous new and exciting product debuts from its distributed brands. As such, HHB is hosting the debut of the new super flexible Mogami LAN cable. The 3367 LAN cable will easily lie flat on the floor with numerous other cables in a compact space, rather than remaining extremely rigid like most LAN cables. It can be used at up to 74m lengths and complies with TIA/EIA-568B Cat-5e standard performance. HHB is showing a full range of Mogami cables at IBC, including the Cable for Life range of packaged products.

Accompanying image: Introduced at IBC2013, the new Custom Consoles EditOne flat-pack self-assembly desk and 11U auxiliary equipment pedestal.

Custom Consoles reports a strong level of interest in its new EditOne low-cost flat-pack technical furniture at IBC2013.

"This was one of our most successful IBC shows in recent years thanks in part to an excellent stand location," comments Custom Consoles Sales Manager Gary Fuller. "Interest in our new EditOne range of workstation and storage furniture was very high among existing clients and its aggressive price point attracted a lot of potential new business." 

Dan Technologies A/S, a globally active supplier of broadcast and communications equipment, systems and services, chose IBC2013 to announce the formation of Datos Media Technologies S.A., a newly constituted company based at Ciudad de la Imagen in Madrid. Datos Media Technologies is dedicated to serving the broadcast and multimedia production market with technology, integration and expertise in workflow implementation.

Q-Ball remotely controlled pan/tilt/zoom equipment from Camera Corps, a Vitec Group company with long experience in designing speciality camera systems, greeted visitors to the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus throughout IBC2013, Amsterdam, September 13-17. In continuous demonstration adjacent to the entrance, the Q-Ball gave visitors immediate experience of the high-efficiency ultra-modern systems deployed throughout the truck.

PlayBox Technology announced at IBC2013 the completion of a major upgrade to the playout facilities at the studios of Hong Kong's largest independent broadcaster, Television Broadcasts Ltd (TVB). The project, which also included customer training, was completed together with the engineering team from Mediatech (International) Ltd, the local PlayBox Technology partner, and was finalized with the installation of 26 servers at the network's headquarters in TVB City, Kowloon. The installation encompassed nine high definition 24/7 channels. Seven of them are already on air and the others are in precommission testing

Rosco VIEW enables the studio to balance the exposure through the window in order to feature the iconic Manchester backdrop outside their new set.

(Manchester, UK) ITVs BAFTA award-winning Granada Reports recently relocated their studios into the UKs new MediaCityUK in Manchester.  According to Programme Director Mike Sergeant, The relocation of the ITV Granada Reports News Studio from its Quay Street site to the 4th floor of the Orange Tower in MediaCityUK presented a fantastic opportunity to feature the view over Salford Quays to the Lowry Theatre and the Imperial War Museum as an iconic backdrop to our Regional News Programme.

Steve Lawes, the first person in Europe to use Sonys F55 when it launched, commented: Having put the F55 through its paces before, I was delighted to find that the firmware upgrade hasnt affected the cameras usability at all. The most pleasing thing to see was that the camera still shoots full sensor, so the image isnt cropped in any way and the shot we were getting didnt change at all when we switched the frame rate up. This is incredibly useful for filmmakers, as it means theres no need to change the lens or perspective, and you can continue shooting as normal.

The Sony PROduction Awards 2014 will become a global competition offering aspiring filmmakers from across the world the opportunity to showcase their talent, Sony announced at IBC2013. The competition, which has taken place across Europe for the last three years, gives students, professionals and amateur film enthusiasts the chance to build industry recognition.

Sony announced at IBC 2013 a new set of HD live production solutions consisting of four new studio cameras, the HSC-300R/300RF and HSC-100R/100RF plus the MVS-3000A multi-format switcher, at IBC2013.

The new additions build on the strengths of Sonys existing HSC-300 and HXC-100 system cameras, incorporating the latest generation of 2/3-inch Power HAD FX CCDs for high quality image capture with minimal noise. The HSC-300R/RF models are compatible with the HDLA series of large lens adapters and equipped with Neutral Density (ND) and Colour Correction (CC) dual optical servo-controlled filter wheels. This makes them ideal for customers who produce live broadcasts operated via outside broadcast (OB) vans. The HSC-100R/RF models are compatible with a portable lens and perfect for studio use. To better meet operational requirements across different venues, the new system cameras are equipped for digital triax (HSC-300R and HSC-100R) or optical fibre (HSC-300RF and HSC-100RF) transmissions. The MVS-3000A switcher supports Digital Multi Effects (DME) as well as a wide choice of control panel configurations and broadcast performance features as standard.

Sony today announced two new professional NXCAM camcorders, the NEX-FS700RH and the NEX-FS700R. Both models feature Sonys E-mount lens system and a 4K Exmor Super35 CMOS sensor and now come with Version 3.0 firmware pre-installed, enabling 4K/2K RAW recording on an external compatible recorder. The firmware update also includes the popular S-log2 gamma mode which gives a wider dynamic range, even for HD productions.

Sony Media Cloud Services today announced the debut of new production applications and wireless camera integration during its European launch of CiSM, a dynamic cloud-based video production and library platform. Since its launch at NAB in April, Ci has released new and enhanced services which include: Ci RoughCut, a browser-based application that enables the sourcing and stitching of multiple clips; and collaboration tools Ci AudioReview and Ci VideoReview, which allow any person throughout the production process to review, annotate, and collaborate on media files from any location in real-time. To help creative professionals gain access to content immediately, Ci recently integrated Sonys wireless camera adapter to deliver camera-to-cloud functionality. Sony Media Cloud Services will demonstrate these applications and provide a sneak peek into wireless camera-to-cloud integration in Sonys booth at IBC this week.

Sony announced at IBC2013 that it was taking its Beyond Definition theme to a new level by unveiling an array of solutions and services highlighted by the new 4K Live Production Solution.

4K Live Production is now readily available to professionals. Sony has also developed key products, systems and workflows from shooting to viewing with the 4K Live Production Solution.