Germantown Community Television (GHS-TV), based at Germantown High School in Germantown, TN, a suburb of Memphis, has improved its on-air image quality with the purchased four new HD studio cameras from Hitachi. The new cameras are being used in SD mode for now but will serve as the foundation for an eventual transition to HD operations in the near future.

Based on the highly successful CrossOver 12, the Solo has the same features and specifications; however the main electronics and signal I/O are combined with the panel as a single unit - reducing cost and size. CrossOver is a 1 MLE production switcher with unmatched performance, ease of use and flexibility.

A major new addition to the Cel-Scope3D stereoscopic analyser will be introduced by Cel-Soft on stand L20 at BVE 2011 in London's Earls Court, 15-17 February. A new automatic logging option generates a printable report of depth budget and depth plot for easy reference by cameramen during a shoot or by editors during 3D post-production.

Sonnet Technologies today introduced the Yin•Yang™ FireWire® 800 to FireWire 400/800 Mini Hub. This handy device enables users to connect a FireWire 800 device plus a FireWire 400 device to a computer simultaneously through a single FireWire 800 port.

Sony Electronics announced innovative new networked products and services and exciting additions to its 3D consumer offerings at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show. Embodying the spirit of its “make.believe” (pronounced make dot believe) culture, Sony’s booth demonstrates the company’s unique ability to combine technology, products, content, and services to deliver the ultimate consumer entertainment experience.

The Cinematic Orchestra performed a large-scale concert at London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall with the London Metropolitan Orchestra that required the use of Soundcraft Vi6 and Vi1 consoles at front of house and a Soundcraft Vi4 for the monitor mix.

Year on year growth rates of 6.7% have taken broadband subscription to 508,761,837 in the third quarter of 2010, according to figures prepared by Point Topic and announced today by the Broadband Forum in its Global Broadband and IPTV Industry Update. Over 14.3 million lines were added in the third quarter alone, representing 2.88% growth over the previous quarter.

Ross Video introduces the ultimate production system package, combining all of the necessary creative tools into a tightly integrated package – simply connect cameras, displays and the highest quality multi-definition production system is at your fingertips!

Vinten®, a Vitec Group brand and a global leader in camera supports, has provided pedestals and heads to Ravensbourne, as part of its move to a new campus on the Greenwich Peninsular, adjacent to the O2 in south-east London. The order includes Quattro, Quartz and Osprey pedestals, fitted with the new Vector 430 pan and tilt head: this makes Ravensbourne one of the first UK users of the new compact and light-weight head.

• DualFlow™ — Easy Migration From Conventional ASI to IP Infrastructures
• Professional Satellite Equipment — New Products, Enhanced Performance, Additional Security and Usability
• FlexACM® — Boosting Efficiency of IP Trunking and IP Backbone Networks Over Satellite
• MENOS — Revolutionary System for Media Exchange Over Satellite
• Sat3Play® — Cost-Effective Two-Way Satellite Broadband System

Sachtler, a Vitec Group brand, will showcase the new Cine DSLR fluid head as well as the ENG / EFP Video 18 S1 and Video 20 S1 fluid heads at the Broadcast Video Expo 2011 in London from February 15–17. In addition, the German market leader for professional camera support systems will show the artemis modular camera stabilizer system for professional film production and digital cinematography.

For more than two decades, Pixel Power has led the broadcast graphics field, delivering high value systems that provide customers – numbering among them the BBC, Discovery, ESPN, HBO, ITV, Sky, VIASAT and WDR - with maximum flexibility and the minimum operational complexity. Pixel Power will exhibit a range of its recently introduced leading edge technologies at BVE 2011.

Litepanels, a Vitec Group brand, presents its award-winning range of pioneering LED lighting at the Broadcast Video Expo 2011 in London from February 15–17. Litepanels lights offer soft, eco-friendly, cool to the touch illumination and 100%-0 dimming with minimal colour shift. Lightweight and compact, Litepanels provide safe and powerful output using just 1/10th of the energy of tungsten and HMIs.

Petrol Bags™, a Vitec Group brand, will exhibit its professional carrying bags, cases and accessories for HD to DV cameras, lighting, audio, support and other production equipment at the BVE 2011 in London from February 15–17.

Production Resource Group, L.L.C. (PRG), a leading supplier of entertainment technology services headquartered in New York, has acquired First Events BVBA through MEL Holding BVBA, a subsidiary of PRG. A major Europe-based entertainment technology company, First Events’ holdings include EML Productions NV in Belgium, EML Productions Holland BV in The Netherlands and Sound and Light Productions S.L. in Spain. PRG Chairman & CEO Jeremiah “Jere” Harris and EML Director Jan Van Malder made the joint announcement of the acquisition through MEL Holding BVBA, a subsidiary of PRG.