In an expansion of local and regional news to better serve more Canadians, CBC News has announced that it will hire up to 30 new permanent journalists in 22 communities across Canada, including six locations in B.C., one location in the North, nine across the Prairies in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, three in Ontario, and one location each in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. With the additional roles, CBC News will increase its footprint from 48 to 66 local stations and bureaus … [Read more...] about CBC expands local news coverage in 22 underserved communities across Canada
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SBS Medianet Introduces Ikegami UHK-X700 4K Cameras
Korean cable television network SBS Medianet has expanded its production base with the purchase of Ikegami UHK-X700 cameras for live coverage of a major golf tournament. SBS Medianet has invested in a total of 32 UHK-X700 camera chains during 2024. The cameras were chosen for their high video quality and versatility including the ability to perform efficiently and effectively in outdoor live broadcasting conditions. Ikegami’s Korean distributor, Dong Hwa AV, negotiated the sales. Dong Hwa AV has … [Read more...] about SBS Medianet Introduces Ikegami UHK-X700 4K Cameras
New Additions to Hiltron’s Satcom Product Range Turn Heads at IBC 2024
Hiltron Communications reported a busy and successful IBC 2024, held in mid September at its usual Amsterdam RAI venue. Highlights of the Hiltron exhibit in Hall 1 included demonstrations of the newly announced HMAM-XY motorized antenna mount which is designed to perform high precision tracking of LEO and MEO satellites, smallsat constellations and flying objects. “HMAM-XY is a latest-generation addition to our industry-proven HMAM product series,” says Jochen Ermel, Managing Director of … [Read more...] about New Additions to Hiltron’s Satcom Product Range Turn Heads at IBC 2024
Ikegami Introducing New Broadcast Production Products at Broadcast Asia 2024
Ikegami will introduce recent additions to its wide range of broadcast production cameras, monitors and related equipment on stand 6D3-1 (Hall 6) at Broadcast Asia 2024 in Singapore, Wednesday May 29 through Friday 31. Making their Broadcast Asia debut will be the HD HDK-X500 camera and OCP-500 operation control panel as well as the new HLM-2460WA and HLM-1860WR monitors. NEW: Ikegami HDK-X500 portable HD camera system The HDK-X500 is designed for use across a wide spectrum of applications … [Read more...] about Ikegami Introducing New Broadcast Production Products at Broadcast Asia 2024
Ikegami to Demonstrate Complete Broadcast Media Production System at CABSAT 2024
Ikegami Electronics (Europe) will demonstrate a complete broadcast media production system on stand S1-A15 at CABSAT 2024 in Dubai, Tuesday May 21 through Thursday 23. Highlights of the exhibit will be the UHK-X700 IP-capable UHD HDR HFR camera, 4K-ready Full-HD HDR HDK-99, helicopter-mountable UHL-F4000 UHD HDR camera and HQLM-3120W 4K/HD wide colour gamut production monitor. “The emphasis of our CABSAT 2024 exhibit will be on the robust build, high signal quality and great operational … [Read more...] about Ikegami to Demonstrate Complete Broadcast Media Production System at CABSAT 2024
Pixotope brings the power of Unreal Engine to automated and news broadcast graphics
Pixotope, the leading software platform for end-to-end real-time virtual production solutions, is bringing cinematic-quality graphics and immersive content experiences powered by Unreal Engine to news, sports programs, and other fast-paced planned, yet dynamic workflows. Pixotope leverages Erizos Studio to provide customers with a familiar template-based, rundown-driven solution that integrates seamlessly with Newsroom systems and automation-driven workflows. Customers can create and mix … [Read more...] about Pixotope brings the power of Unreal Engine to automated and news broadcast graphics
