Förderpreis Deutscher Film Hof awarded
The 2007 Förderpreis Deutscher Film Hof goes to cinematographer Gregor Schönfelder for his work on the film “Zeit der Fische” by Heiko Aufdermauer.
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DIGITAL PRODUCTION holds intensive seminar “Image aesthetics in camera work and storytelling by Hitchcock”
The seminar "Image aesthetics in camera work and storytelling by Hitchcock" on Sunday, December 9, 2007 at the Presse Club München e.V. explains in the field of image aesthetics how certain moods can be created and the story supported with the aid of the right camera settings.
LifeSize: Affordable HD products for video conferencing
LifeSize Communications launches three new HD video-conferencing systems at different performance levels.
Iconix Mini Camera Survives Bull Impact
An Iconix HD-RH1 captures broadcast-quality footage after a bull runs over the protected mini camera during an ESPN E:60 shoot.
Twister Dolly – Twist closer to the action
With the Twister Dolly, Panther is presenting a new doorway dolly at the end of this year whose concept offers new possibilities in maneuverability and flexibility.
Wieland Heiser – Sales employee for the CUNIMA and SYSTEM SALES divisions
Wellen+Nöthen GmbH, based in Cologne and Berlin, has brought Mr Wieland Heiser into the Cologne team to strengthen sales of the new CUNIMA SD/HD mini camera and system sales.
Competition: Who sends the most creative video e-mail with Videonize?
MailPerfect Europe AG, provider of Videonize, the next-generation e-mail solution for sending video messages simply and directly, is giving away a luxury weekend for 2 people including a voucher for a Porsche factory tour and Cayenne drive on the Porsche off-road course in Leipzig.
PanoMotion Pro Covers DTM in 360 Degrees
PanoMotion Pro supplies steerable live 360-degree views from the pit lane during the 2007 DTM season finale at Hockenheim.
Bavaria Studios Adds Fujinon HD Lenses
Bavaria Studios adds 14 Fujinon HD zoom lenses as it expands its studio and ENG production infrastructure for high-definition work.
Spectacular 360-Degree Live Images at the DTM Finale
At its live premiere, the PanoMotion Pro camera system delivered entirely new perspectives from the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) at Hockenheim.
Axel Meyer Expands XDCAM Camera Pool
The Berlin television company adds a fifth Sony PDW-530 to its disc-based XDCAM pool for sport, news and magazine production.
Industry Leaders in Shanghai at the Imaging Expo
When Imaging Expo/Interphoto Shanghai opens Its doors on September 26, 2007, visitors will not only have the opportunity to see the latest products in the imaging industry, but the trade fair also comes with a unique supporting program.
The Right Way to HD
Volker Rodde, the founder of the camera rental company bearing his name, offers valuable tips for working in HD in the DP interview
CUNIMA MCU[1] Delivers HD at 182 Grams
The 182 g CUNIMA MCU[1] miniature camera outputs native HD and SD from a 2/3-inch CMOS sensor while drawing no more than 3 W.
TriCaster STUDIO by NewTek Available
DIGITAL PRODUCTION met Franck Henri Lafage and Audrey-Jane Belin of NewTek at IBC 2007 to have TriCaster Studio presented to it.
Sony Shows Integrated HD Production Chain
Sony demonstrates an HD workflow spanning HDCAM SR acquisition, editing, networked production, monitoring, transmission and archiving.
Wellen + Nöthen Wins Romania Broadcast Contract
Wellen + Nöthen will build a news studio, newsroom, and broadcast-automation system for Romanian broadcaster Prima TV in Bucharest.
IBC: HD Environment from Sony
From the largest range of HD cameras and solutions for networked production to complete installations in sports stadiums or outside-broadcast vehicles: At its stand at IBC, Sony is showing the vision of a comprehensively integrated HD environment for the professional market.
Sanyo Adds Underwater Housing for Xacti HD2
Sanyo's EHS-510H housing takes Xacti HD1, HD1A, and HD2 cameras to 45 metres while retaining full camera control.
TELTEC Product Catalogue Available from September
TELTEC presents the first cross-manufacturer product catalogue for professional broadcast and media technology at IBC 2007.
Hands on HD Draws 350 Production Professionals
The Hands on HD event combines seven days of camera, sound and postproduction training for 350 industry participants.
Google plans its own mobile phone
According to the Wall Street Journal, Google is planning to enter the mobile communications hardware business.
Panasonic Bundles Pinnacle Studio 11
Selected Panasonic AVCHD camcorders now include Pinnacle Studio Plus 11 editing software.
Registration starts for Sony and slashCAM’s “Shoot and Cut” Award
The joint campaign provides emerging filmmakers with HDV cameras and a platform for their films
TVN Adds Sony HDC-3300 Super-Motion Camera
TVN adds another Sony HDC-3300 HD super-motion camera for its expanding outside-broadcast fleet.
MCI Builds Dual-Media Studio for RBB
MCI is building an RBB regional studio in Frankfurt an der Oder for both television and radio production.
Band Pro Delivers Germany’s First Sony F23s
Band Pro presents and delivers the first Sony F23 digital-cinema cameras to German customers.
Kata Introduces CCC Camcorder Bags
Kata introduces three CCC bags for transporting fully configured camcorders with lenses, viewfinders and batteries attached.
Kata Adds Fitted Protection for HDV Cameras
Kata’s DV Guard provides fitted impact, scratch, dust and dirt protection for selected professional HDV camcorders.
Manfrotto Adds 561B and 562B Monopods
The Manfrotto 561B and 562B video monopods add stronger, more compact support for DV, HDV and broadcast cameras.
Manfrotto Updates 503HDV Video Head
The Manfrotto 503HDV video head adds four-stage counterbalance and supports camera payloads up to 8 kg.
Live Earth Hamburg Produced in HDTV
ProSiebenSat.1 Produktion will supply the Hamburg Live Earth concert as a worldwide high-definition feed.
Two DP INTENSIV Seminars: Places Still Available
There are still a few places left for the two DP intensive seminars taking place this Friday and Saturday in Munich. The topics are "Lighting and Camera" and "Character Design and Storyboarding".
Sony DXC-D55 Replaces DXC-D50
Sony's updated DXC-D55 system camera is now available, adding new imaging functions while retaining compatibility with DXC-D50 accessories.
JVC Professional Studio Tour through Europe 2007 Has Begun
Presentation of the camcorder and monitor portfolios / Stops in numerous German cities
“Hands on HD”: Workshop and Networking in Hanover
Training in camera, sound and post / Michael Ballhaus leads masterclass
Canon Introduces HR10 AVCHD Camcorder
Canon's HR10 records 1080i AVCHD video to 8cm DVD and was scheduled for August 2007 at around €1,300.
NAB: 4K Camera Red One Finally Here
Red Digital Cinema has developed long-announced model to production readiness / Delivery begins at end of April / System price from 25,000 US dollars
NAB: P+S Technik Presents Modular 2K Camera
Camera with 2/3-inch chip records to hard disk with CineForm RAW codec
NAB: Ikegami and Toshiba Develop GFPak
Flash memory-based storage as basis for tapeless production system of camera, recorder and field recorder / Ikegami also shows holographic drive as prototype
NAB: JVC Puts Peripherals for GY-HD200 in the Spotlight
Manufacturer showed solutions and accessories for its GY-HD200 camcorder / New LC displays with 17- and 9-inch diagonals
NAB: Sony’s XDCAM EX Without Disc and Tape
XDCAM EX camera records only onto SxS Express Cards / Plans for further development of XDCAM
NAB: Sony Presents New CineAlta Camera F23 and Solid-State Camcorder
Robust system with 4:4:4 and 1920 by 1080 for digital high-end production / Sony shows XDCAM EX camcorder with solid-state media
NAB: Panasonic – Good Result, New Cameras
The Japanese manufacturer expands its P2 memory-card system with more models and shows new cameras in all price classes
Filmwerk.ch Tests High-Speed Cameras for Feature-Film Project
Ahead of the feature-film production "The Master of the Seventh Seal", Filmwerk.ch carried out an elaborate test of high-speed cameras
Realviz and Regard 3D Present Movimento
Motion-capture solution to be seen at two roadshow dates in Munich
“HD at Work” in Potsdam-Babelsberg
Well-attended event discusses practical problems in working with HD
Studio Hamburg MCI Takes On Audio and Video Technology for Erfurt MAGZ
Media application and start-up centre is intended to attract small and medium-sized media service providers in the vicinity of MDR
HDinside GmbH Invests Extensively in HD Rental Equipment
HD technology pool was expanded to include SuperSlomo recorders, an HD audio console and peripherals, among other things
NDR Adds Grass Valley Outside-Broadcast Unit
Grass Valley supplied NDR with a ten-camera outside-broadcast truck and a support vehicle carrying a complete postproduction unit.
Wellen + Nöthen Builds Training OB Van
A five-camera mobile production vehicle gives Düsseldorf's Robert Schumann University practical television and audio facilities.
Bavaria and Cine-Mobil Add 16mm Cameras
Bavaria Production Services and Cine-Mobil are adding fourteen ARRI SR III and SR III HS film cameras to their rental pool.
Plazamedia Produces the 2007 Handball World Championship as Host Broadcaster
Creates world feed for the Handball World Championship / On site in 12 German World Championship stadiums
Michael Ballhaus at the Camera Forum in Munich
Screening of the film “Departed” and panel discussion
Digital Cinema Camera System with 2K
The Silicon Imaging SI-2K films in HD or 2K resolution and records the footage digitally without compression
“3rd International Video Journalism Award” is presented in Berlin
Award on Saturday / 420 reports from 42 countries and 5 continents
Avid Studio Toolkit 5.6 with Blu-ray Disc Authoring
Update gives the software the ability to author for DVD and BD-25 in parallel / offers user-interface improvements
Symposium: From Digital Cinema to Mobile Television
According to the organisers (Institute for Broadcasting Technology (IRT), Koelnmesse), the event is aimed at everyone who wants comprehensive information about industry trends and developments (decision-makers, developers and system planners from broadcast and production companies in the film and TV industry as well as image, sound and production engineers, network technicians, camera operators, editors and postproduction specialists). Discounted early-bird tickets are available until August 31. Interested parties will receive an accreditation form by email after sending their contact details to c.gasper@koelnmesse.de, subject: MediaVision Cologne.
IBC: Plazamedia Shows Mini HD Camera
The Munich company adds a miniature true-HD remote camera to its camera-motion system.
IBC: Panasonic Debuts AJ-HPX2100 Camcorder
Panasonic presents a new multiformat camcorder and a mobile recorder at IBC.
IBC: JVC Adds GY-HD251 to ProHD Range
The new model serves both studio and ENG/EFP work and is the first camera in JVC’s new 200 series.
IBC: Thomson Presents LDK-8000 HD Camera
14-bit A/D sampling, 24 Bit Digital Signal Processing / From 95,000 euros
IBC: Sony Introduces 25p HVR-V1E Camcorder
The professional HDV camcorder targets cinematic low-budget production and is joined by the HVR-DR60 disk recorder.
Avid and JVC Bundle HD Camcorder and NLE
The Liquid 7.1 and JVC ProHD camcorder bundles start at €5,995.
HD Events: Gahrens+Battermann Uses HDCAM
Sony MFS-2000 switchers and HDC-950 and HDC-1500 camera chains support corporate and political events.
SIGGRAPH: Immersive Media presents 360-degree camera
The Dodeca2360 records a complete 360-degree image in eleven video streamms with eleven spherically arranged lenses
11. International Summer Academy for Film, Television and Music
As in previous years, there is an extensive range of workshops on aspects of professional film, TV and music production. The main topics are film camera 16/35mm, screenwriting, directing and film music. The Summer Academy will be held at the former Villa Zerboni drama school, the Institute for Youth Work and the Remise/Schloss Fussberg.
BJS seminars on video journalism and Avid Xpress
Seminars are intended to clarify the profession and provide editing know-how for TV productions
Adobe releases Lightroom Beta 3.0 for Mac
Expanded Raw support / Windows beta expected to follow later this summer
MPEC demonstrates Sachtler’s Artemis DV Pro camera stabilization system
Demonstration in the showroom on June 13 / online registration possible
Panasonic and Sony Develop AVCHD Format
The shared digital format records HD camcorder footage to 8 cm DVD media.
NAB: Panasonic promotes HD at SD prices
The company is focusing entirely on HD and P2 in future developments, supports H.264 / P2 cooperation with ZDF is being expanded
NAB: Anton Bauer upgrades DV and HDV camcorders
Additional battery, on-camera light and flexible handle as camcorder peripheral products
NAB: HDCAM-SR camcorder from Sony
Sony shows the prototype of an HDCAM-SR camcorder with docking recorder
NAB: Remote-controlled three-axis head and camera moves on the wall
Italian supplier Movie Engineering is showing systems for automated and remotely controlled camera control at the trade fair
NAB: HD camera “Red one” with 12-megapixel chip announced
An affordable camera that is to record up to 4K is held out by the company RED - and it is already accepting deposits
NAB: New HDV camcorders from JVC
Functionally expanded variants GY-HD200 and GY-HD250 complement JVC's widely sold GY-HD100 camcorder
NAB: Sony – HD in phase two
Under the slogan „HD for all“, everything at Sony revolves around High Definition. The Japanese company is replacing the first older HD devices with new models
NAB: Weisscam and Skater Scope from P+S Technik
The German company P+S Technik presents a new high-speed camera and a periscope lens at its booth
NAB: Grass Valley Infinity Is (Back) Here
In Las Vegas, Grass Valley shows the first tangible products from its Infinity concept: a camcorder and a Digital Media Recorder
DBS Takes Over Distribution and Support for Stop Motion Pro
Supports buyers of the animation solution for Win 2000/XP in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Adobe: More Raw in Photoshop CS 2
New plug-in version processes Raw data from 113 camera models
Grass Valley: New Products for 2006
Broadcast specialist Grass Valley announces a whole range of new products. The focus is on products intended to facilitate the gradual transition to HD
Panasonic AG-HVX200: Presentation at MPEC
Presentation of the new camcorder with systems specialists
Panasonic Equips Turin Olympics for Digital Broadcasting
HD and SD recording with DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50 and P2 media / Extensive audio and video infrastructure
Pinnacle Studio Version 10 Integrates HD
Latest Version of the Video Editing Solution Brings Native HD Processing to the Consumer Sector
HDV Information Event at Schnittpunkt Cologne
Product Comparison and Exchange about HDV Editing and the Possibilities of the Format
Canon Presents HDV Camcorder
XL-H1 Is to Come onto the Market in the USA in November at a Price of 9,000 Dollars
Sony Presents HD Products at IBC
Sony presents several products for professional and prosumer HD production at IBC
IBC: ARRI Shows New Cameras, Lenses and Spotlights
At this year's IBC, ARRI shows for the newly developed digital D20 camera, which had been in development for 2 years
IBC: Panasonic’s P2 Multi-Format Camcorder AG-HVX200 Coming in Q1 2006
Panasonic Shows the First Fully Functional Samples of Its New AG-HVX200 Compact Camcorder / Price Is to Be below 10,000 Euros at Market Launch
IBC: Professional Battery Solution for JVC Camcorder GY-HD10
Anton/Bauer Promises Five Hours of Runtime, Depending on the Battery Model Also with Light
IBC: Grass Valley Infinity—Recording Without Tape, but with Standard IT Technology
The SD/HD camcorder and field recorder are intended to mark a move away from proprietary standards. Both use standard flash storage and Rev Pro removable hard disks
IBC: Euro1080 and Alfacam Invest in HD Equipment from Sony
Production company Alfacam and broadcaster Euro1080 plan to invest €3.25 million in HD products and services
IBC: Panasonic Will Stay Away from the Trade Fair in Future
Panasonic Will No Longer Be Represented with Its Own Stand at IBC 2006. Instead, the Company Intends to Rely on Other Marketing Measures
IBC: Plazamedia Presents sportsCam in HD
Latest Camera Moving System Is to Be Ready for Use in September
IBC: Sony Makes XDCAM HD-Capable
HD Now Also on Professional Disc / Recording at 35, 25 or 18 Mbps