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MC Rapder takes the crown in first Rap competition to use a virtual stage
On Saturday, millions of fans tuned in live to witness the most ambitious International Final of Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos yet. Taking place at a TV set at Pinewood Studios in the Dominican Republic, Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos celebrated the victory of Rapder in the world’s first rap competition set in a completely virtual world.Speaking about his victory, Rapder said:“I’m really happy - it hasn’t really hit me yet. It’s not the happiness in winning, it’s knowing everything I’ve gone through in my life, knowing that you can make mistakes, fall down, and keep going. I’m really happy. I’m really proud to have won this. I can’t wait to be back in Mexico and celebrate with my family.”
disguise xR pushes storytelling boundaries for the launch of the new Maserati MC20 luxury sports car
It was ‘Time To Be Audacious’ as luxury automaker Maserati launched the MC20, the first super sports car of its Trident brand, in a never-seen-before automotive event format powered by disguise xR. Milan-based Feelrouge Worldwide Shows staged a two-day hybrid event held at the famous Autodromo di Modena race track, and broadcast live around the world. The setting included a huge open-air, installation stage with 630 square meters of LED video screens on three different axes, which hosted a series of anamorphic visual effects and augmented and mixed reality content, powered by three disguise gx 2c media servers.
Kay Dammholz appointed as an advisor to Gravity Media in Germany and the rest of continental Europe
Sports media professional Kay Dammholz has been appointed as an advisor to Gravity Media in Germany and the rest of continental Europe. Kay will be working with Ed Tischler, Managing Director for Gravity Media in the UK & Europe, and Steve Norris, Director of Production & Content for Gravity Media on developing new business opportunities in the German and other European markets. As the media and production industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and begins to reinvent itself, Kay’s vast experience in sports broadcasting and of working with sports federations will assist Gravity Media to be at the forefront of the industry’s rejuvenation in 2021.
Big Picture deploys Brompton Technology’s SX40 to deliver world’s first live to air xR broadcast
Known as one of the most prestigious sports events on the National Rugby League calendar, the Dally M Awards gives kudos to the top players from the premiership season in an annual awards ceremony. Whilst there was no red carpet and certainly no shimmering frocks in sight this year, the magical night of the Dally M Awards amazed its viewers by transforming into a live to air broadcast xR production, brought to life by Big Picture and held at the Fox Sports studios in Sydney. Brompton Technology’s 4K Tessera SX40 LED processor was a crucial element in the multi camera xR workflow, offering reliable timing and consistency of image at this high-profile event.
RAVENNA takes it to the Cloud with live, transcontinental remote production demo
In an industry first, RAVENNA is to demonstrate how networked audio can be transmitted over the internet using standard internet services. The live proof-of-concept demo takes place on Tuesday 15th December at 15:00 CET. It is the last in a series of webinars entitled the RAVENNA Remote Sessions that have shown a variety of ways in which RAVENNA can be used for remote production. Previous webinars are available on the RAVENNA website, and registrations are still being accepted for the upcoming event on December 15th.
RemoteAccess-CPU Awarded As Product of the Year
Integrating virtual machines in KVM installations and operating them remotely – with this solution, G&D's RemoteAccess-CPU impressed the jury of this year's System Contractor News Innovation Awards. The US magazine awarded the innovative KVM system as Product of the Year 2020. With their product launch, KVM experts Guntermann & Drunck GmbH (G&D) are hitting the nerve of the times by supporting cloud computing and virtualisation processes in companies in order to enable hybrid infrastructures. The new modules establish a connection between matrix systems and virtual machines, which can be accessed remotely via network protocols (RDP, VNC and SSH). This way, hybrid systems with real and virtual computer infrastructures can be optimally implemented.
Atomos enables up to 4Kp30 ProRes RAW from Nikon Z 7II mirrorless cameras
Atomos is excited to be announcing that the Nikon Z 7II now shipping is readily available with output and recording of up to 4Kp30 Apple ProRes RAW files when combined with the Atomos Ninja V HDR monitor-recorder.
Jared Schatz Appointed Senior Vice President of Vertical Markets & Solutions
Ross Video is pleased to announce the appointment of Jared Schatz to the new role of Senior Vice President of Vertical Markets & Solutions.
Kevin Broce Joins Clear-Com’s Military, Aerospace and Government Team to Support Continued Growth
Clear-Com strengthens their Military, Aerospace and Government (MAG) team with the appointment of Kevin Broce as the new Government Accounts Manager, reporting directly to Director of Government Solutions, Patricia Griffin. The MAG sales team has seen considerable growth in recent years and is excited to welcome Kevin in this key position.
Emilio Aguilar covers Costa Rica with Obsidian NX2™ lighting console
Like many in the lighting industry, Costa Rican lighting professional Emilio Aguilar has used the pandemic downtime to learn new competencies and better his skill set. Finding himself back home in Costa Rica last spring following Cirque du Soliel’s bankruptcy, Aguilar got in contact with longtime collaborators Luces y Sistemas, the exclusive distributor of Obsidian Control Systems products in Costa Rica. “I inquired about the NX2™ lighting console, which I thought would be the perfect console for the types of gigs I do,” he states. “They were happy to show me the console and in the end it was just what I wanted.” Luces y Sistemas provides full support for the entire Obsidian line of hardware and software lighting control solutions in Costa Rica.
Claypaky and ADB Fixtures Are Center Stage as the ARTE Concert Festival in Paris Goes Virtual
The annual ARTE Concert Festival went virtual this year with three days of music live streamed to audiences worldwide. Lighting Designer Pierre Claude deployed seven Claypaky A.leda B-EYE K10 fixtures, two dozen Claypaky HY B-EYE K25 LED washes and 16 ADB SVOBODA classic batten fixtures for the live musical performances shot at La Gaite Lyrique in Paris, November 13-15.
FOR-A at 50: Where We've Been, Where We're Headed
As we celebrate our 50th year in business throughout 2021, we invite you to “Find Your Next Innovation” during the year-long celebration. To better serve our customers and potential customers, we've upgraded our website, FOR-A.com, to provide easier navigation. Featured in our revamped website is our new blog series, "FOR-A Forum." The "Forum" is part of our overall mission to keep lines of communication open and accessible 24/7. We promise to keep you informed and engaged regarding the latest developments within our company, our industry and the impact of global events on both.
Hippotizer Nevis+ maps Christmas joy at Dior London
Luxury fashion brand Dior’s flagship London store has launched its festive Christmas display, unveiling an entirely video mapped frontage powered by a Hippotizer Nevis+ Media Server.
Sound Devices Releases 8-Series v7.20, Featuring SD-Remote for iPhone and 4 and 8 Instances of NoiseAssist
Sound Devices is pleased to announce firmware version 7.20 for 8-Series mixer-recorders and companion app SD-Remote. Firmware v7.20 supports the new SD-Remote for iPhone and the just-released four-instance and eight-instance versions of the NoiseAssist plugin for 8-Series.
TVU Networks Expands EMEA Sales Teams
TVU Networks, the market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, announces the addition of two broadcast industry sales veterans to its Europe, Middle East and Africa regions. Natasha Dickson leads sales efforts in the southern and eastern part of the African continent, reporting to Sushant Rai, Vice President, Sales – South Asia, Middle East and Africa. Patrick Morel heads sales initiatives for France and the Benelux region, reporting to Rafael Castillo, Vice President and General Manager for Europe and Latin America.