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Slow Motion for the F5
Sony has made an update to its upgrade roadmap: Not only the F55 but also the F5 is intended to receive a 2K RAW slow-motion recording capability at 240 fps.
Learning at Pinewood Studios
Sony is opening a training centre at Pinewood Studios near London. The Digital Motion Picture Centre is intended to attract European filmmakers.
Alembic Reaches Release 1.5
ILM and Sony Picture Imageworks have released Alembic 1.5. New features are intended to improve application-independent scene exchange.
New Interface Unit for the NEX-FS700 Camcorder
The HXR-IFR5 interface module enables 2K Raw and 4K Raw recording for the NEX-FS700 camcorder by connecting it to Sony's AXS-R5 Raw system.
Sony PMW-300 All-Rounder
Sony introduced the PMW-300 semi-shoulder camcorder for every occasion in June, describing it as a development of the PMW-EX3. It is due in October.
4K Made Small
Compression technology from eyelO is intended to provide faster Ultra HD transmission in Sony's new FMP-X1 player.
Updates on Schedule
Sony's F5 and F55 cameras are receiving additional features through free firmware updates – Sony has now published an overview of exactly which features will arrive when.
Barco Projector with Sony Support
The Barco projector with 2,800 lumens is now intended to support Sony's LCoS technology and thus quadruple the contrast ratio.
Sony F55/F5 (Updated)
Completely out of nowhere, Sony has given the camera market a fright: The F5 and F55 are shaking the foundations beneath the C300 and RED cameras.
Sony Alpha 99: Full-Frame Camera with Video Function
Sony intends to bring a new full-frame flagship called the SLT A99 to market at the end of the year for just under EUR 2,800. According to Sony, in addition to integrating a BIONZ processor, the video functions have also been expanded.
Sony Expands NXCAM Portfolio
The NXCAM series is getting a new addition: The new NEX-EA50EH camcorder is intended to be suitable not only for event and corporate productions but also for cinema productions.
Sony PMW-F3 Camcorder Was Upgraded
Looking at the preview image, one immediately thinks of the Sony F3 camcorder, but this is the PMW-F3/RGB model with additional functions and new standards.
Editing Tool for Small Uses
Sony has released the little sister of Vegas, the editing tool Movie Studio Platinum, in version 12.
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.
Sony F65: Footage for Testing
The Blender Foundation has one of the first Sony F65 cameras in use on Project Mango and is making still frames from the first recordings available for download.
Sony 4K Cinema Projector for Small Cinemas
Sony plans to sell an affordable 4K cinema projector at the end of 2012 for smaller cinemas that want to convert to digital technology.
Sony World Photography Award – First-Class 3D
Anyone who believes they have a great 3D image should submit it to the Sony World Photography Award. The world championship of image makers is opening up this year with a 3D category.
New Addition at Sony
Sony’s NXCAM product range is getting a new addition. A new 4K-ready camcorder called the NEX-FS700 is expected to include a Super Slow Motion feature and a new CMOS sensor.
The Rumor Mill Squared
Unfortunately, it is only an unconfirmed rumor so far, but Sony is allegedly working on a camera with a square sensor.
Cinema Experience at Home
No more pixelated film material in the home cinema – the time is intended to come in January 2012, when Sony releases its 4K projector.
Sony Vegas Pro Release 11
Contrary to earlier announcements, the new Vegas Pro 11 release does not offer all that many innovative new features, but it does provide practical updates.
Production Outages at Nikon, Canon and Sony
The flood disaster caused by heavy monsoon rains in Thailand is also creating serious problems for Nikon, Canon and Sony. The companies could soon face serious camera delivery shortages.
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.
The Audiovisual Future Visits Hanover
The ninth edition of Hands on HD came to a successful conclusion.
Wimbledon Comes to Cinemas Worldwide in 3D
More than 170 cinemas offer public viewing / Six television broadcasters show matches live in 3D.
Win 4 Blu-rays of forsenses II
forsenses II – TIMBER LOUNGE places the forest at the centre of the second instalment with sharp imagery and lounge music.
New P+S TECHNIK Lens Adapter for Sony PMW-F3
The new P+S TECHNIK PS-IMS-F3 adapter lets the Sony F3 use almost all 35 mm still-photography and cine lenses.
Supports for Sony NEX-FS100 and PMW-F3
Custom Chrosziel lightweight supports for Sony’s new NEX-FS100 and PMW-F3 camcorders become available.
NAB 2011: Sony’s Compact 3D Shoulder Camcorder
Sony Professional expands its 3D range with the one-piece PMW-TD300 shoulder camcorder, available from autumn 2011.
NAB 2011: New Sony Vegas Pro Version
Sony Vegas Pro 10.0d can read and edit 3D MVC video from forthcoming Sony 3D camcorders.
NAB 2011: Sony Expands OLED Monitor Range
Sony adds flexible 25-inch and 17-inch OLED monitors for professional production applications.
NAB 2011: Sony Shoots in 8K
Sony introduces the F65 CineAlta camera with an 8K CMOS sensor and 16-bit RAW output.
NAB 2011: Zeiss Loves Sony
At NAB, Zeiss presents lenses from the “Compact Prime” series – which fit Sony’s E-mount. And something special about the optics: the mounts can be exchanged...
Sony Goes Super 35mm and Rugged
Sony expands the NXCAM family: the NEX-FS100E enters the 35mm range with a Super 35mm image sensor and E-mount. The HXR-NX70E is the first rain- and dust-resistant HD camera and is suited to difficult conditions.
Autodesk Wants to Play
Autodesk has announced the acquisition of Scaleform – for 36 million US dollars. In return, Autodesk gets a technology already used as middleware in more than 800 games and suitable for PCs, Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3), Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) and Nintendo Wii.
From the Ski-Jump Table into the Third Dimension
World premiere at the New Year’s ski jumping in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: first live ski-jumping production in S3D
Sony’s First Digital Super 35 mm (Update)
Sony’s new “PMW-F3” camcorder is intended to make the digital workflow with a 35-mm sensor viable for small productions and, thanks to its compact design and what the manufacturer calls high quality, usable from commercial shoots to indie films. (Now with camera test videos)
Super 35 mm from Sony
Sony announces a new lineup – and, unlike the usual market clamour, the existing 35mm line has been neatly doubled. In addition to the flagship F35 and the SRW-9000PL, it includes two new models with 35mm sensors, either on the market or announced.
Games in Motion
Kinect and Move are the only hardware highlights at Gamescom so far – and they are getting gamers moving.
SIGGRAPH 2010: ILM and Sony Develop Open Animation Format
Industrial Light & Magic and Sony have introduced Alembic, an open-source format for storing animation data of any size across software packages.
SIGGRAPH 2010: 3D 360° Display
Sony's RayModeler 3D display can be viewed from 360° and is intended to present realistic 3D objects.
Camcorder with Interchangeable Lenses
Sony's €2,000 NEX-VG10E camcorder arrives in September with an APS-C sensor, interchangeable mount and 14.2-megapixel stills.
Science-Fiction Monitor: 3D 360° Display
At Siggraph, Sony is presenting the first 360° monitor with 3D seen outside Star Trek and Star Wars so far. How does it work? An explanatory video is in the article...
Football World Cup in 3D from Sony Professional
At the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, 25 matches will be recorded with 3D technology from Sony Professional in June and July 2010.
Sales Records, Top Films and the Third Dimension
Avatar and the football World Cup are driving Blu-ray market penetration. Blu-ray Group Deutschland published an interview on the status quo and trends in high-definition technology.
Sony Professional Continues to Develop XDCAM HD Workflow
Sony Professional optimises the XDCAM HD workflow and announces new products. The company presented initial technologies and prototypes of the new devices in the XDCAM HD family at this year’s NAB in Las Vegas.
NAB 2010: New Avid Updates Media Composer, NewsCutter and Symphony
Avid announces Media Composer 5, NewsCutter 9 and Symphony 5. Major changes have been made to format support.
FIFA and Sony Enable the First Global 3D Live Broadcast of a Football World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is all about 3D: a total of 25 matches will be broadcast live in 3D worldwide and shown at selected public viewings. Sony will also produce the official 3D FIFA World Cup film on Blu-ray Disc in 2010. In addition, World Cup highlights will be shown at 4,000 retailers worldwide during the World Cup.
Sony Presents Its First MVS-6000 Multi-Format Vision Mixer
The first MVS-6000 systems delivered in Germany are in use at malsehn! in Halle and SEEQUENCE in Bielefeld.
Sony Professional Adds the Ideal Accessory for the Next Location Shoot
Sony LMD-940W monitor now includes a PortaBrace ENG bag / Exclusive offer available only from German Sony Specialist Dealers in March
Paul Hennessy Becomes Vice President of Sales EMEA at Avid
Avid appoints Paul Hennessy Vice President of Sales EMEA. He is responsible both for direct business with strategic customers and for retail and channel sales.
Sony PROduction Awards winner in the DACH region receives HXR-NX5E
Sony responds to suggestions from the hackermovies community and increases the prize
BR takes the next step towards HD
Bayerischer Rundfunk equips its graphics and design departments with 18 Sony PVM-L2300 23-inch Full HD LCD monitors
Sony PROduction Awards with NXCAM and hackermovies.com
Sony Professional film competition on hackermovies.com with the motto "The Boundless Memory" / Community selects the winner through online voting
Spider-Man in 3D in summer
From July 3, 2012, Spider-Man will swing into cinemas worldwide in 3D, announced Jeff Blake, Chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing & Distribution.
Sony builds the world’s first 3D outside-broadcast vehicle
Sky will use the new vehicle to present live events in 3D to its subscribers in the United Kingdom later this year.
Sony Professional launches camcorder service initiative
Extended warranty and Prime Support for many camcorders
Quantel accelerates tapeless workflow with XDCAM
Immediate access to recorded material and efficient file transfer with Essence Driver or sQ Load.
BPM delivers 100th XDCAM HD422 camcorder
BPM Broadcast & Professional Media GmbH has delivered the 100th camcorder in Sony's XDCAM HD422 series
PlayStation 3 Hacked for the First Time After Three Years
Young computer generation wants to use devices without restrictions.
Sony Launches Wireless USB Competitor
“TransferJet” technology in notebooks and digital cameras.
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”.
Sony Professional Launches File-Based HXR-NX5 AVCHD Camcorder
The first products in Sony Professional’s recently announced NXCAM family are now available: the HXR-NX5 handheld camcorder and HXR-FMU128 flash memory unit.
Sony, Imax and Discovery Plan All-3D Television Channel
The three companies plan to launch the first all-3D channel for the US market, with possible international expansion.
HDCAM SR Tape Success Continues in Europe
Strong HDCAM SR tape sales underline the continuing importance of Sony Professional’s tapes for professional post-production in Europe.
All-Rounder for HD Productions
High-resolution recording and a compact, lightweight housing provide greater flexibility in use.
Sony Professional’s MVS Series Passes the 100-System Mark
With more than 100 active systems in German-speaking markets, Sony Professional’s vision mixers are becoming an industry standard.
Sony Improves High-End Production with New HDCAM SR Product Strategy
Sony Professional introduces SRW-9000 upgrades, an improved workflow and a new storage strategy for high-end acquisition and post-production.
Sony’s 3D TV Plans Become Clearer
The group plans to integrate 3D into televisions, PlayStation 3 and Blu-ray players, with 3D content distributed through broadcasters and online.
Adobe Announces New Release Candidate Versions of Camera Raw, Lightroom and DNG Converter
Adobe has released the release candidate versions of Photoshop Camera Raw 5.6, Lightroom 2.6 and DNG Converter 5.6, available now from Adobe Labs.
PlayStation Network Video Delivery Service Available Now
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe’s PlayStation entertainment world has expanded again: the PlayStation®Network Video Delivery Service is now available in Germany, France, the UK and Spain, with further countries to follow in 2010.
Spatial View Offers 3DeeSlide with Sony Music Special Edition Blu-ray Disc
Working with Sony Music Entertainment Germany, Spatial View converted sequences from the Sony Blu-ray nature film “forsenses” into 3D for iPhone 3G and iPod Touch users through its new 3DeeSlide lens housing.
Sony Updates Vegas Pro
The free update for Vegas Pro 9.0 users offers XDCAM EX MP4 file rendering, improved MPEG-2 smart rendering, additional audio functions and expanded RED ONE media support.
Framepool Supplies HD Footage for Sony Music Reference Blu-ray
The new “forsenses” Blu-ray Disc pushes visual and acoustic limits.
animago CONFERENCE: Making of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
After two long years of production, Naughty Dog presents the sequel to “Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune.”
Sony Picture Imageworks Relies on NVIDIA Technology
Sony Pictures Imageworks used NVIDIA technology in the production of the current hit film “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.” NVIDIA Quadro processors were used to accelerate animation and visual effects.
TopVision and Sony Look Back on a Record-Breaking World Athletics Championships
Sony technology withstands extreme loads at the largest live sporting event in HD to date
IBC 2009: Wellen + Nöthen Expands Public-Service Broadcast Work
At IBC, Wellen + Nöthen announced new projects for public broadcasters including digital switchers for DW-TV, expanded HD infrastructure for MDR, and upgraded mobile-production monitoring for ZDF.
IBC 2009: Public Broadcaster Expands Production Structure With AV Solutions
Deutsche Welle TV will move to a new generation of digital picture switchers, while MDR is expanding its HD transmission paths and ZDF is upgrading monitoring for its mobile production unit.
Sony Creative Software Launches Sound Forge Pro 10
Event-based editing, DAO CD burning, élastique time stretching and an integrated iZotope effects package expand the production suite.
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.
Sony PlayStation Draws Positive gamescom Conclusion
New hardware, award-winning games and plenty of celebrities.
Sony Online Entertainment Releases Free Realms in Five Additional Languages Including German, French and Spanish
All language versions can be played on all servers.
Sony Creative Software Receives EISA Award for Vegas Pro 9
The European Imaging and Sound Association honors Sony Creative Software's video and audio editing software, while five more Sony products win awards.
Monitor Premiere at TopVision
The live-event broadcasting specialist receives the first Sony LMD-940W monitors available in Europe.
Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” in Cinemas from October 29
Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment bring Michael Jackson's “This Is It” to cinemas worldwide.
Sony Supports Emerging Filmmakers
The German indie-film community meets for the first time in Mainz, with numerous filmmaking workshops and sessions.
“Planet 51” in Cinemas from December 3
PLANET 51 is director Jorge Blanco’s debut feature. According to Sony Pictures, the animated extraterrestrial adventure comedy was written by Joe Stillman, who was previously responsible for “Shrek 1+2.”
Sony Professional Supplies Select Ingredients for a Fully Automated Digital High-End HDTV Cooking Studio
The digital video technology for HD recordings at Johann Lafer’s Table d’Or cooking school in Guldental near Bad Kreuznach comes from Sony Professional. With the fully automated system, the popular television chef now also directs the video recordings of his courses himself.
High-End 3D Cinemas on the Rise
Multiplex Gelsenkirchen is the first German cinema operator to install a Sony CineAlta 4K projection system combined with RealD 3D technology.
Multiplex adopts RealD 3D projection technology
Multiplex Gelsenkirchen installed the first 4K CineAlta projection system in Germany from Sony with RealD 3D technology.
Sony Offers Service for the 2009 World Athletics Championships
Free services, provision of service technicians, spare parts and loan equipment during the sporting spectacle in Berlin.
Apollo Cinemas Digitises Its Entire Theatrical Operation
Apollo Cinemas is digitising its entire theatrical operation with Sony Digital Cinema’s CineAlta 4K system, becoming the first European operator to choose Sony Professional’s Virtual Print Fee business model.
Dubai Media Incorporated Orders Two OB Trucks from Sony
The vehicles will be used to broadcast sporting and live events in the Middle East.
Digital Cinematography 2009 Opens in Munich
Industry event opens today / Sony presents the new PDW-F800 camcorder and hosts workshops and talks / Information on 4K, archiving, rights clearance and licensing
NDR Chooses Sony BVM Reference Monitors
Norddeutscher Rundfunk in Hamburg commissioned three Sony BVM-L230 units in April. The new 23-inch Full HD LCD monitors are used for electronic colour correction and in Studio 3’s control room, supplying these areas with reference images.
Red Bull Media House Receives Sony HDC Cameras
Red Bull Media House in Wals near Salzburg is ordering its own camera equipment for the first time to produce the worldwide elite sporting event Red Bull Air Race.
Sony Professional World Keeps Rolling
At Sony Professional World in Cologne, Berlin and Munich in February, Sony presented its complete professional line-up for media and broadcast, presentation technology and digital signage, and videoconferencing. Now the event has visited Stuttgart.