Leading broadcast rental company HotCam has bolstered its equipment maintenance resources by adding three new members of staff to its London kit room.

Gekko Technology has chosen IBC 2011 as the launch venue for a major addition to its industry-leading range of LED film and television lighting systems. Designed for special effects and chroma-key work in studios or on location, the new karess 6012 FX is a blue-green version of the karess soft light.

In its new outside broadcast truck, the first high definition unit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Al Nijoom Media Production is relying on the Hamlet MonitorScope MS9000 for critical quality measurements. The MonitorScope was installed by Indian system integrator Deuro Broadcast India which built the vehicle for Al Nijoom.

When extreme sports photographer Michael Hess needed support for his upcoming shoot of the Ultimate Boarder competition, his first stop was K-Tek, leading maker of boom poles, microphone and camera accessories. “I needed something that would help me both hang up high above the boarders and shoot video. What I found was even better than I expected. Norbert Sport blows away anything else that is out there!

MA Lighting Asia Pacific extends an open invitation to the Wireless Solution W-DMX Seminar on Monday, July 11, 2011 at their office at 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace #01-18, Singapore.

Formerly Cinema Expo International, the newly styled CineEurope is celebrating its 20th anniversary (27th -30th June) at Amsterdam’s RAI, and Christie® will again play a major role. Now the official convention of UNIC, the International Union of Cinemas, CineEurope will provide a glimpse into the future of cinema technology, which Christie has helped to pioneer.

Orad Hi-Tec Systems Limited (Symbol: OHT), a world leading provider of real-time video graphic solutions has been chosen to provide its ADVision virtual advertising solution to leading Brazilian broadcaster TV Globo for the next 5 years. TV Globo is the largest TV station in Brazil and one of the largest in the world. TV Globo owns the rights to broadcast many sports events locally and internationally.

SIVision TV Production GmbH located in Ismaning close to Munich is one of the well-known HD OBVan companies in Europe. Never before in the history a sports Emmy Award for outstanding technical implementation was given to a European TV Production company. SIVision has achieved it twice since 2009. For the global production of the "Red Bull Air Races" SIVision has not only receive these awards, but also has build-up an international reputation for high quality production of TV live events. Center piece is one of the largest HD OBVans in Europe. With up to 25 cameras SIVision's HD truck is dedicated to cover international TV live events.

On June 16th Broadcast Solutions GmbH hosted the annual OPEN HOUSE event. More than 100 visitors came from Germany and all over the world to take a look at the newest outside broadcast vehicles built by Broadcast Solutions GmbH and products of the exhibiting manufacturers. Starting at 11:00, the visitors could get an idea of the latest modern outside broadcast vehicles; most recent project was the 16-camera OB truck for KBS / South Korea, which was completed shortly before the OPEN HOUSE 2011. This vehicle will be producing the World Athletics Championships in Daegu / Korea in August 2011 for the host broadcaster KBS.

Based on a new optical design platform, these two new precision-matched wide angle and telephoto cine zoom lenses from Canon feature multiple imaging enhancements. The Canon FK14.5-60 wide angle cine zoom and the Canon FK30-300 telephoto cine zoom incorporate breakthrough Canon optical designs that simultaneously optimise and enhance multiple imaging qualities while minimising optical aberrations and distortions.

Canon is famous for using the latest optical technologies to deliver high performance at an attractive price. Now, the global technology pioneer has introduced the newest member in its cost-effective HDgc series of portable HD zoom lenses. The new KJ20x8.2B IRSD portable HD lens is specifically designed to support low-cost image acquisition systems for a wide range of applications and users, from broadcast ENG to professional freelance HD shooters.

The HD wireless camera system offers complete freedom of movement under the most demanding production conditions.

Now there’s a backpack-style camera carrier designed specifically for DSLR cameras. Petrol Bags, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the DSLR Campack Plus.

The TV production service provider tpc based in Zurich, Switzerland, is one of the most comprehensive users of STAGETEC digital audio technology – and one of the most versatile. Over the years, many product improvements have resulted from suggestions made by tpc. This is also true for the latest equipment order from STAGETEC, the first digital CRESCENDO mixing console for tpc, which gained additional flexibility for Swiss use.

Vinten®, a Vitec Group brand and a global leader in camera supports, is one of the headline sponsors at the Ravensbourne2011 event - a two day creative festival to be held at the acclaimed college of digital media and design.