Brainstorm Multimedia has announced that IDS, a division of SMT, used Brainstorm’s 3D real-time eStudio render engine to power its graphics for the Roland Garros Tennis Championship in Paris.

Since its release earlier this year, the VR-3 ‘all in one’ audio and video mixer from Roland Systems Group (RSG) has proved to be a popular choice for companies looking for a compact and portable, streaming ready device for producing live events online.

Multi-camera comedies are traditionally lit from beds or pipes above the set to facilitate actor and camera movements during often challenging shoots before a live audience. “I really treat ‘Happily Divorced’ as much like a single-camera as I can, depending on set ups,” says Director of Photography, George Mooradian, ASC.

Chyron announced that News 24, Albania's premier 24-hour news channel, has upgraded its on-air graphics capabilities with the company's Channel Box² channel branding and LEX³.¹ graphics systems. The Chyron solutions will be a key new component in News 24's migration to HD broadcasting slated for later this year.

RTW, a leading manufacturer and distributor of professional audio metering and control devices, is pleased to announce that during this year’s Broadcast Asia show, Stagetec Asia (4U3-01) will have on display RTW’s new TM3, the latest addition to its TouchMonitor family of products, as well as a TM9 TouchMonitor integrated into one of Stagetec Asia’s audio consoles, a desktop TM7 TouchMonitor and the flagship SurroundControl 31960SD, which supports the new EBU/ITU loudness regulations.

The award-winning wysiwyg previsualization suite from CAST Software of Toronto, Canada was part of the royal fanfare at the recent Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert, held at Buckingham Palace, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

NBCUniversal will provide 5,535 hours of coverage for the 2012 London Olympics across NBC, NBC Sports Network, MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo, Telemundo, NBCOlympics.com, two specialty channels, and the first-ever 3D platform, an unprecedented level that surpasses the coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics by nearly 2,000 hours. It was also announced today that NBC will broadcast 272.5 hours of coverage, the most ever for an Olympic broadcast network, largely attributable to an increase in daytime coverage.

Vinten®, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company, today announces that one of the largest outside broadcasters in the UK, SIS LIVE, has taken delivery of a significant order to enhance the company’s extensive range of equipment.

American progressive metal band Dream Theater has used Clay Paky Alpha Spot HPE 1500s and Clay Paky Sharpys, supplied by Singapore’s Showtec Communication Pte, to deliver a dramatic light show at the iconic 1700-seater Kallang Theatre in Singapore.

Eurovision, known for its epic, weird and remarkable performances didn’t fail to entertain us once again as contestants competed, not just with their voices but the effects, lighting and imagery that supported them. This year Europe’s guilty pleasure came back bigger and better, with a huge stage, catwalk, 6 giant LED screens and an enormous lighting rig.

Australia’s leading free-to-air broadcaster, Seven Network, has upgraded its Enterprise sQ News and Sports fast-turnaround production systems to the latest V5 software and HD capable hardware.  The systems wide upgrade prepares Seven Melbourne for a future transition to HD broadcasting. The upgrade delivers comprehensive, scalable file-based workflows and the ability to handle SD and HD material simultaneously.

Solid State Logic is pleased to announce the installation of an additional four C10 HD Compact Broadcast Consoles at Fox NE&O.  These consoles are connected through a MORSE Router, 13 Alpha-Link Live-R and seven SDI-MADI units to address the multi-format audio needs of the Fox Sports International (FSI) channel.

MA Lighting once again took control for the Eurovision Song Contest, which recently completed its 56th consecutive year, held at the Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan. The facility was commissioned by the City of Baku specifically for the event as a brand new multi-purpose indoor arena with a capacity of 23,000 spectators.

Matrox introduced Matrox® DS1™, a Thunderbolt docking station that brings all the productivity benefits of a desktop computer to MacBook® and Ultrabook™ users. From a single Thunderbolt connection, users can add multiple peripherals including a large DVI or HDMI® display, a full-size keyboard, and a mouse.

Miranda Technologies Inc. (TSX: MT), a global provider of integrated solutions for production, playout and delivery systems for television broadcasters and multi-system operators (MSOs), has announced the expansion of its Kaleido-IP advanced IP-based multiviewer platform with the introduction of Kaleido IP X100  at ANGA 2012. The introduction of Kaleido-IP X100 extends Miranda's IP multiviewer range to effectively handle IP monitoring for broadcasters and MSOs of all sizes.