GlobeCast, a worldwide content management and delivery company, has chosen the OmniBus Systems iTX master control and automation platform for its playout centre in London. GlobeCast's installation will be the first iTX installation at a U.K. playout centre, and is set to be on air in November.

As part of the vision for opening up the creative possibilities of 35mm shooting to everyone, Sony is developing a new, highly-affordable professional NXCAM Camcorder with a Super-35mm large format CMOS sensor that will be available early summer 2011.

SIS and Peel Media, owners of MediaCityUK, have today announced a major new joint venture to deliver an enhanced range of production and technical services to the BBC when it moves to the new site next year.

Christie® today announced that its successful Mirage Series 3D DLP® projector line has expanded with the addition of six models to bring high performance 3D solutions to new markets. The new Christie Mirage M Series 3-chip DLP projectors offer complete compatibility with today’s 3D standards to support growing demands for 3D displays – from home entertainment and video gaming, to museums, education and rental/staging.

SENSIO Technologies Inc. (SENSIO) (TSX.V: SIO) is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Videotron, the leading integrated communications company in Quebec. As part of its broadcasting activities, Videotron will launch a 3D content offering this December. The cable-TV distributor selected SENSIO for its SENSIO® 3D technology as well as its expertise acquired over ten years in the industry, in order to deliver the most immersive experience to the consumer, whatever the type of television set owned.

The PDW-HR1/MK1, is the PDW-HR1 mobile deck with the PDBK-MK1 SxS Card Option pre-installed. The PDW-HR1 the latest addition to the XDCAM family, is a highly mobile field recorder. The PDBK-MK1 SxS Card Option enables the user to review material recorded on either Professional Disc or SxS Card media. Its design is similar to PDW-R1 SD Field Recorder, but the PDW-HR1 provides a lot of additional functionalities.

 FOX Sports Mexico just recently installed a comprehensive Riedel intercom infrastructure for its studio facility in Mexico City. Riedel Communications, one of the leading manufacturers of intercom, fiber, audio and radio technology, delivered a multi-node Artist intercom system with VoIP connectivity to remote locations in the USA and Argentina. Comtelsat Mexico, Riedel’s partner in Mexico, was responsible for the installation.

570 days before the start of UEFA EURO 2012, the cloud of secrecy surrounding the official mascot was today lifted at a special ceremony at the Polish Theatre in Warsaw. After Trix and Flix in Austria and Switzerland in 2008, Europe’s next festival of football will have a new duo to bring it luck. Dressed in red/white and yellow/blue football strips, the dynamic twins wear the national colours of the two host countries, Poland and Ukraine.

The competitively priced Vision blue is a pan and tilt head and tripod system that is designed to provide the experienced camera operator with professional support to match the extremely high-performance of today’s popular small lightweight camcorders and DSLRs equipped for video.

Newtec today announced that it is extending its partnership with global satellite communications and telecommunications specialist Vizada Networks to introduce further developments on delivering IP trunking via satellite. The system will be based on the state-of-the-art Newtec Elevation product family of professional equipment, specifically designed to optimise the efficiency and performance of IP applications over satellite.

Petrol Bags™, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the equipment protection solution for transporting and carrying video-enabled DSLR cameras. The new Digiback DSLR Backpack sports a smart, ergonomic shell design in black 900D and ballistic nylon fabrics and is packed with features designed to offer the ultimate in practicality, convenience, and equipment protection.

Three high-profile production facilities in France – the studios of France Televisions and Canal+, and the outside broadcast trucks of Euromedia, have completed their migration to the Grass Valley™ Kayenne™ XL production switcher panels. These three major orders reaffirm Grass Valley’s position as leading supplier of high-end production switchers in France. The Kayenne XL switcher panel works with previously installed Kayak™ switcher electronics, significantly increasing the switcher's capabilities.

The Ryder Cup 2010 was remarkable not only for being the wettest golfing event in many a year and arguably the closest in the tournament’s history, but also for being the biggest ever live 3D production broadcast. Following hot on the heels of the FIFA World Cup in June, this was the second major international sporting event covered in 3D that Presteigne Charter has been involved in.

Let's face it, editors have many options to choose from when it comes to working in a particular workflow. In the last few years, cameras such as the Canon 7D DSLR, RED and ARRI have been released, which all require different file types. Often times converting files into an editing station requires an expert. Let the experts at ProMAX help you configure a system workflow to meet your specific needs.

The most spectacular artistic roller skating contest hosted in Italy, December the 8th in Modena. Among the stars the 14 times World Champion Tanja Romano. To make the event unique the music performed live by Paolo Belli and his Big Band.