Following a ten-year stint building Cosmos-Maya, India’s most successful animation studio, from a 30-member team to a 1200+ strong animation powerhouse, Anish Mehta has decided to move on from his role as CEO. Under Anish’s leadership, the studio has grown multifold owing to his strong ability to maintain a balance between business and creativity. As CEO and minority shareholder of Cosmos-Maya since 2012, he is credited with achieving a number of milestones not only for the studio but also for … [Read more...] about Anish Mehta steps down as CEO of Indian animation studio, Cosmos-Maya
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HBO, Sony veteran Beatriz Pineda joins SSIMWAVE as Product Strategy head
Beatriz Pineda, a leading digital media supply chain expert with HBO and Sony, will help accelerate the development and availability of tools that objectively define video quality as Senior Director, Product Strategy at SSIMWAVE®. Pineda will bring market insights honed during nearly two decades in the production, distribution and equipment sectors to her new role, which will involve ensuring the closest possible alignment between SSIMWAVE’s Video Quality Automation products and the needs of … [Read more...] about HBO, Sony veteran Beatriz Pineda joins SSIMWAVE as Product Strategy head
Nine Network chooses Sony equipment for state-of-the-art studio build
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
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