Rack ’n’ Mini: Sonnet Turns Mac mini into Studio Hardware
No more desk spaghetti: Sonnet’s xMac mini (2024+) mounts up to two Mac minis in a 2U rack, adds PCIe via Thunderbolt, and finally brings order to your studio.
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DigiDiff v3.0: Kromatica’s Pixel-Level Diffusion for Resolve
Kromatica’s DigiDiff v3.0 brings an upgraded digital diffusion toolkit to DaVinci Resolve, aiming at colorists, finishing artists, and…
LumaFusion 2.3 Android HDR support at Last
LumaFusion 2.3 for Android (June 24, 2025) debuts HDR and 10‑bit color support (Rec.709, HLG, HDR10, DisplayP3) with stability fixes.
QD-Oleds by Asus
ASUS launches its ProArt Display OLED PA32UCDM, a 32-inch QD-OLED monitor aimed at creators, offering precise color accuracy
Cinema4D – Here comes Release 19!
Fresh from Siggraph: Cinema 4D Release19, with a new viewport, sound effectors, even more Voronoi fracturing, a spherical VR camera and of course the AMD Radeon ProRender. Fancy testing it out yet?
24-Inch Display—Always in Your Pocket
Having a 24-inch display with you all the time is quite a complicated matter. The developers at Arovia probably noticed that too and therefore came up with a Spontaneous Pop-up Display.
Teltec Workshops
Teltec is running a spring training series for VFX enthusiasts, covering topics including editing, LUTs and camera lenses.
Can Less Save the Business Figures?
Because of poor sales, GoPro is cutting its range. Several cheaper versions of the small action camera are being discontinued.
The Nikon That Sees More
Only one chance for the perfect picture in extreme situations? According to Nikon, the new digital D5 SLR camera will not let you down.
Arri Alexa Mini
This cute sight will certainly make the hearts of even non-hardcore camera fans beat faster: Arri has unveiled the Alexa Mini with a 4K sensor in Super 35mm format.
Sensible 4K
Here comes a system for the 4K market that makes sense: AJA Video Systems' TruZoom can scale into an interesting area of 4K/UHD material in real time.
HD Test Image
We have already mentioned Michael Radeck's HD test image several times in tests—here it is to download.
Sony NX70: Moisture and Dust Protection Included
The professional HXR-NX70 HD camcorder is ideal for outdoor use and, at just under 2,900 euros, is also affordable.
Next Round for Beyond Hands on HD
From July 30, 2012 to August 4, 2012, the renowned event presents itself with a new name and an extensive program.
Roland 8-Channel HD Video Mixer Available in August
From August, Roland intends to sell the V-800 HD video mixer for 9,990,- EUR plus VAT.
NAB 2012: New Camera from Panasonic
At NAB, Panasonic presented, among other things, an AVC Ultra camera called the AG-HPX600. The P2 HD shoulder camcorder weighs less than 3.2 kg and offers 10-bit 4:2:2 AVC-Intra recording.
GH2 vs. NEX vs. EOS 600D
Battle of the HD system cameras – the video quality of Sony, Panasonic and Canon was compared directly, with a foreseeable result.
Hands on HD 2011 Presents a New Concept
Hands on HD trains the complete digital-production workflow through application categories and modular postproduction classes.
HDR Videos
Great colour dynamics in moving images too: as scientists at the University of Warwick have announced, they have now succeeded in shooting a 20-stop Full-HD 30fps video.
IBC 2010: Extreme Slow Motion with the Weisscam HS-2 MKII
The Weisscam HS-2 stand-alone multipurpose camera is available under the new model designation HS-2 MK II.
LifeSize Presents New Streaming and Recording Solution for HD Video Conferences
LifeSize Video Center combines real-time recording and streaming with automatic publication of HD content.
NAB 2010: AJA with New Products and Updates
AJA presented several technological improvements to its product lines at NAB
The HD Ticket to the World Cup
Wellen+Nöthen provides the decisive components for ARD and ZDF
Sky Shows Germany’s First Live HD 3D Production
German HD 3D premiere: Bayer Leverkusen versus Hamburger SV live on March 14 / DFL and Sportcast produce the top Bundesliga match in 3D
With Quantel sQServer technology, WDR launches “Sportschau” into the HD era
Just in time for the start of the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver on February 12, 2010, which officially launches HDTV broadcasting on the public-service channels ARD and ZDF, the HD era is now beginning for "Sportschau".
ProSiebenSat.1 Produktion Expands Digital Playout Center
Three new HD channels launch on January 31, 2010.
Sony Professional World 2010
At the event series, visitors experience the power of images: from broadcast and studio technology through digital signage, conference and presentation products to solutions for sports stadiums. Accordingly, the events' motto is “The Power of Images”.
SoundField UPM-1 in First Broadcast of Live Television Plays in HD on Sky TV
Stereo-to-5.1 upmix processor helps create a surround mix for the live broadcast.
Boxee Box: Power Chip Guarantees HD Streaming
The multimedia centre supports all video and audio formats.
MSI Movie Station HD1000—Stylish Streaming Client for HDTV
Network media player with support for resolutions up to 1080p.
All-Rounder for HD Productions
High-resolution recording and a compact, lightweight housing provide greater flexibility in use.
ORF 2 HD Expands the HD Offering on Astra 19.2 Degrees East
The total number of German-language HD channels available via Astra satellite rises to 14.
Panasonic Provides Complete HD Equipment Line-up for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics
Panasonic Corporation, the official worldwide Olympic partner for audiovisual equipment at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, will provide its complete HD equipment line-up—the largest volume of Olympic AV equipment in the company’s history.
Sky Further Expands HDTV Distribution on Cable
Agreement with Deutsche Netz Marketing GmbH to carry all seven Sky HD channels.
Blu-ray Will Never Match DVD Penetration
The HD format remains strong despite other sources of HD content.
Sky Deutschland Increases HD Transmission Capacity on Astra
The contract covers three additional transponders at the 19.2 degrees East orbital position.
Framepool Supplies HD Footage for Sony Music Reference Blu-ray
The new “forsenses” Blu-ray Disc pushes visual and acoustic limits.
HD+ Launches on 1 November with Two German Commercial Broadcasters
Only RTL and VOX included from the start – Sat.1, ProSieben and kabel eins from January 2010 / Free for viewers for twelve months, then an annual fee of 50 euros
Plazamedia Produces Champions League, World Cup Qualification and Europa League in HD
Major sporting events contribute to implementing the full-service broadcast provider's internationalization strategy
IBC 2009: Video Clogs Mobile Broadband Networks
HD video is expected to multiply mobile data traffic by 2017.
New at Band Pro: S.two OB.1 Digital Recorder
HD camera specialist Band Pro has expanded its portfolio with the S.two OB-1 digital recorder for Sony F35 and Sony F23 camera systems.
Microsoft Uses NVIDIA Tegra Processor in New Zune HD Media Player
Microsoft's Zune HD combines HD-compatible video, an HD radio receiver, internet browsing, an OLED touchscreen and Wi-Fi.
HUMAX Delivers First ORF-Certified Irdeto HDTV Receiver
HD-FOX IR enables optimal reception of ORF 1 HD.
Media Broadcast Also Supplies ARD with HD Images from the Bundesliga
Technical service provider for transmitting television pictures and sound from 242 football broadcasts across 35 stadiums
LifeSize Introduces New HD Multipoint Conferencing Bridge
The new solution is intended to provide better management and optimised integration for corporate video and communications networks; Control software version 4.5 also announced.
Apple Expands iTunes Offering with HD Television Series
Individual episodes cost between €1.99 and €2.99 in the German store.
Dubai Media Incorporated Orders Two OB Trucks from Sony
The vehicles will be used to broadcast sporting and live events in the Middle East.
More HD via Astra Soon
Sky, RTL and VOX embrace HD as the satellite operator expands its HD portfolio.
All Mediaset Group Productions to Use P2 for 16:9 and HD
Mediaset adopts Panasonic P2 technology for ENG sports production and migration to 16:9.
VISENSO Produces Stereo 3D Films for New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Launch
Stuttgart visualisation and virtual-reality specialist VISENSO produced a stereo digital film and a stereo live-action film of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class in HD, creating a complete 3D visualisation of the vehicle.
Tapeless Production – The File-Based Workflow, Part 2
A seminar addressed postproduction and mastering decisions in file-based HD workflows.
NAB 2009: AJA Announces ProRes Ki Pro Recorder
AJA Ki Pro recorded directly to Apple ProRes 422, converted SD and HD in real time, and integrated with Final Cut Pro.
LifeSize Introduces Express 200 HD Video System
LifeSize Express 200 delivered dual-display HD video, content sharing and 720p reception at up to 60 fps from €5,599.
New Philips Blu-ray Players for Flat-Panel TVs
Philips introduces the BDP9100, BDP7300, BDP5000, and BDP3000 Blu-ray players with 1080p playback at 24 fps.
Corbis Launches Expanded Motion Website
Corbis Motion expands from 30,000 to 300,000 clips with HD, rights-managed, and royalty-free footage plus online delivery.
Elgato Introduces Turbo.264 HD
An accessory for owners of HD camcorders and anyone converting video for Mac, iPod, iPhone and the web.
Toshiba Positions Mini HD Camcorder as a Tool for Young Video Artists
The Camileo P10 is a compact HD camera for small budgets.
3D and HD: Stereoscopy and Native XDCAM for Avid Editing
Media Composer 3.5, Symphony 3.5 and NewsCutter 7.5 add native Sony XDCAM support, a stereoscopic 3D workflow and software activation without a dongle.
CeBIT: Maxdome Launches HD and Download Service
Selected 720p titles and the new 1&1 mediaCenter HD box extend Maxdome's service for HD television owners.
Media Logic Presents HD-Compatible Cueing System with Pro Tools Session Compatibility
The new Euro Studio Pro is the first cueing system to offer full HD and Pro Tools session compatibility. In a single compact, state-of-the-art cueing unit, Euro Studio Pro provides a complete, cost-effective dubbing studio with exemplary low energy consumption and heat output.
High-Resolution Video Conferencing: LifeSize Together with Algol at CeBIT
HD video-conferencing provider LifeSize will present its products at distribution partner Algol’s stand at this year’s CeBIT (Hall 12, Stand A26).
Sevenload Introduces Video Uploads up to 1.5 Gigabytes
Intended to provide sufficient capacity for user-generated HD videos
TopVision and fernsehwerft Invest in Sony HDC
TopVision has added three Sony HDC-1000 cameras, while fernsehwerft has begun equipping two new HD studios with HDC-1500 units.
Film Service Aims to Revolutionize Streaming Technology
HD content usable without stuttering or broadband internet.
HIS IceQ4+ Cooling Technology – New 4870 Graphics Cards
HIS presents HD4870 IceQ4+ graphics cards: IceQ4+ coolers increase the overclocking potential and lifespan of HIS graphics cards
Sport TV Acquires Enterprise sQ Server System for HD Production
Portugal's leading sports broadcaster is relying on the speed and quality of Quantel's tapeless broadcast systems.
Avid Sets New Standards in HD Production with Avid Unity ISIS 2.0
The new Avid Unity ISIS 2.0 sets new standards for real-time HD workflow networking, client scalability and availability for media companies operating in mission-critical environments.
Die Toten Hosen Celebrate HD World Premiere on sevenload
Before its retail release, sevenload is presenting the first 18 minutes of “Hals- und Beinbruch” exclusively in high definition.
Sony Takes Its EXperience Tour Across Germany
Professional XDCAM EX training at Sony Specialist Dealers.
Award-Winning TrekStor HD Satellite Receiver Now Available
The SatCorder neptune Full-HD 1080i combines an HD and standard-TV satellite receiver with USB video-recording capabilities.
Full XDCAM HD 422 Integration in Avid Editing Systems
Free software upgrade for Media Composer 3.0, Symphony 3.0, and NewsCutter 7.0
ACHT FRANKFURT Upgrades Online Suites to Sony HD
As one of the first post-production facilities, ACHT Frankfurt has now completed its HD workflow.
New HD Video Player Software for Mac OS X
Software Architects has announced support for Casio and Sanyo HD digital cameras in its GreatVideo HD video-player software for MS Vista. GreatVideo!HD provides an easy way to play true HD video on PC screens and supports real-time playback of H.264 1080i, 1080p and 720p video formats on Intel computers.
TANDBERG Introduces New Telepresence Server and Total Services
TANDBERG, a global provider of telepresence, HD videoconferencing systems and mobile video-communication solutions, introduced its new Telepresence Server and new TANDBERG-certified services on October 1.
TANDBERG Sets New Standards in Design and Technology with High-End Telepresence System
Interoperability with HD systems extends the telepresence experience throughout the enterprise.
BenQ M2200HD and M2400HD 16:9 Full-HD Displays with Webcams
In November, BenQ will present two glossy-white 16:9 1080p displays: the 21.5-inch M2200HD and the 24-inch M2400HD.
Akamai Study Finds European Broadcasters Are Embracing HD
82 percent of companies plan to offer high-definition online video within one year
IBC 2008: Terrestrial Television in HD Quality with DVB-T2
Digital-TV technology provider Pace is showing a set-top box at IBC 2008 that can receive and play DVB-T2 content in HD resolution.
IBC 2008: AmberFin Introduces iCR 4.0 at IBC 2008
Version 4.0 of AmberFin's iCR software is now available. The open-standard platform is used to digitize and transform new and archived media content. The latest version supports enhanced interoperability and repurposing functions.
IBC 2008: DataDirect Networks Introduces High-Performance Storage for HD Content
For the first time, more than 30 Apple Final Cut Pro workstations can access uncompressed HD content in real time.
IBC 2008: Twister Dolly Now Ready for Series Production
In 2007, Panther presented the first prototype of its new Twister doorway dolly at IBC. At this year's IBC, at stand 11.E40 in Hall 11, Panther will show the Twister Dolly in its production-ready form.
TANDBERG Demonstrates HD Videoconferencing for Laptops for the First Time
At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, TANDBERG demonstrated its new high-definition PC videoconferencing technology for the first time. Using a TANDBERG PrecisionHD camera, it conducted a business-quality videoconference at 720p30 resolution.
Paramount and Mitsubishi Electric Continue Partnership at IFA 2008
Blockbusters in Full HD around the clock and attractive prize draws every day.
Toshiba: New High-Definition Camcorders
Camileo—the little brother of Toshiba's Gigashot Full HD camcorder range—grows up.
HYUNDAI IT Expands the W Series with the W241D
The 16:10 widescreen monitor features a "Full HD resolution" of 1920 x 1200 pixels, trend-conscious design, extensive connectivity and a clever ergonomic stand.
Panasonic HDC-SD100 and HDC-HS100
New Full HD camcorders with a manual control ring and the world's first* 3MOS camera system (* for AVCHD camcorders, as of June 18, 2008)
6th Hands on HD Workshop & Conference
The Hands on HD Workshop & Conference provides knowledge about the high-definition film and TV format. The programme is aimed at practitioners and decision-makers in the audiovisual media industry. nordmedia, the media company of the states of Lower Saxony and Bremen, and Band Pro Munich are offering this event, unique in Europe, for the sixth time.
From capture to projection: in up to twenty equipment-specific classes, workshop participants from camera, sound and postproduction learn how to use HD technology. Alongside familiar models, new camera systems XD-CAM 4:2:2, Red One, SI-2K and Ikegami make their debut at the HD workshop. Due to high demand, there will be a 3D and crossover class for the first time in 2008. The full programme and registration are available on the redesigned website www.handsonhd.de. The venue is the Expo grounds in Hanover.
The Hands on HD conference on 24 and 25.7.08 is aimed at media professionals in directing, production, distribution and purchasing. Strategy seminars and accounts of practical experience provide skills in all relevant topics, such as HD & Broadcast, HD & Cinema or HD & Workflow. Registration is via www.handsonhd.de, where a programme overview is also available.
Hands on HD 2008
Sony presents itself as a leading HD provider at the industry meeting in Hanover.
SANYO at IFA 2008
IFA is the world’s leading trade show for consumer electronics. In Hall 26, stand E02, SANYO Fisher Sales (Europe) GmbH will present its latest products in projectors, monitors and digital imaging. SANYO Component Europe GmbH will also attend.
MCI Builds HD OB Van for Al Jazeera Children’s Channel
In July 2007, Al Jazeera Children’s Channel commissioned MCI to build a ten-camera HD OB van. It is the first HD outside-broadcast vehicle for the Children’s Channel, based in Doha, Qatar.
Broadcast Pix: New Slate 5000 HD/SD Series Now Available
It combines a 2 M/E switcher with a Harris Inscriber TitleMotion character generator, multiview monitoring, a clip and graphics store, and automatic aspect-ratio conversion.
Sony Expands XDCAM EX Family with New PMW-EX3 Camcorder
The first XDCAM EX deck, the PMW-EX30, and the announced 32 GB SxS PRO memory card also provide greater production flexibility.
Sat.1 Norddeutschland Hamburg Chooses Sony HDXchange
Sony Professional Solutions plans and installs the file-based workflow
ANIXE to Broadcast Olympic Games in HD via ASTRA
ANIXE HD, Germany’s first free-to-air 24/7 HD channel, will show the 29th Summer Olympic Games in Beijing in high-definition quality.
EyeTV DTT Deluxe – Fits Every Mac Perfectly
Elgato’s new and smallest TV receiver to date, EyeTV DTT Deluxe, uses advanced chip technology to provide optimum DVB-T reception in an extremely compact enclosure.
High-Definition Expertise: HD at Swiss Television and NDR
Current topics at the Hands on HD conference in Hanover on 24 and 25 July 2008.