Recently the Nine Network undertook what was arguably its most ambitious broadcast engineering project to date – the complete build of a state-of-the-art studio and headquarters at its new home in North Sydney, Australia. At the heart of the installation was a wide variety of Sony equipment. Nine Network Studio/Live Technology and Automation Specialist, Stephen Willmott, explained, “ We required a mixture of fibre-attached system cameras setup as a mix of robotic pedestals, traditional … [Read more...] about Nine Network chooses Sony equipment for state-of-the-art studio build
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Sony expands its IP-based remote integration solutions
Sony has unveiled its latest line-up of IP Live production solutions, including two new IP extension adapters - one for cameras and another for camera control units (CCU). Sony has also introduced two new remote-control panels for Live Element Orchestra, as well as a SMPTE ST 2110 interface board for its PWS-5400 4K/HD live production server. In June 2019, Sony entered into a strategic partnership with Nevion AS, a leading provider of virtualised media production solutions and the … [Read more...] about Sony expands its IP-based remote integration solutions
BroadcastAsia2019 sees Sony introduce Simple Live Streaming
At BroadcastAsia2019 Sony has announced that its palm-sized 4K HDR professional camcorders, HXR-NX80 and PXW-Z90, will receive additional workflow flexibility via a free firmware upgrade. Introducing a new proposition for users to streamline the process of acquiring live content, the camcorders will be enhanced with Simple Live Streaming, providing opportunities for content creators to shoot wherever and however they want. The Simple Live Streaming ensures that ultimate mobility is … [Read more...] about BroadcastAsia2019 sees Sony introduce Simple Live Streaming
Sony takes stake in Eleventh Hour
LONDON – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has acquired a minority stake in UK-based production company Eleventh Hour Films. Under the deal, SPT will distribute Eleventh Hour’s drama series and films worldwide. The company has produced series such as Foyle’s War for ITV, New Blood for BBC1, Vexed for BBC2 and, most recently, two seasons of ITV’s Safe House. Eleventh Hour’s senior management team comprises Jill Green, Eve Gutierrez, Paula Cuddy and Nicole … [Read more...] about Sony takes stake in Eleventh Hour
NEP expands 4K capabilities with Sony
SYDNEY – Sony Australia has welcomed NEP Australia’s significant expansion of its 4K inventory, equipment and services in partnership with Sony Australia. The Sony products will be used for all NEP’s sports productions in Australia across its mobile fleet and at its world-leading all-IP Andrews Hubs, starting with NEP’s live ultra-high definition (UHD-4K) cricket coverage for FOX SPORTS on November 4. Director of Technology for NEP Australia Marc Segar explained: “From … [Read more...] about NEP expands 4K capabilities with Sony
Netflix Calibrated Mode brings studio quality picture mastering to the living room
SAN FRANCISCO – Netflix has introduced Netflix Calibrated Mode, a new feature developed by Sony picture quality and device experts in collaboration with Netflix colour scientists and available exclusively on Sony’s Bravia Master Series A9F OLED and Z9F LED TVs. Supported for any type of content on Netflix, including but not limited to 4K and HDR, this feature leverages Sony’s strength in image processing to provide a display mode that configures the TV the same way creators … [Read more...] about Netflix Calibrated Mode brings studio quality picture mastering to the living room