David Fox
David Fox has worked in TV and radio as a writer, reporter, researcher, producer and director, and has also worked as a journalist for many national newspapers and magazines, including writing extensively about TV technology for SVG Europe, TVB Europe, TV Technology Europe, Zerb and the IBC Daily.
Daily NewsIn the lead: IBC exhibitors report rise in good leads at the show
IBC2023 attracted lots of visitors, but were they the sort exhibitors were hoping for? We asked them, ‘was it good for you?’
Daily NewsFujifilm expands cinematic lenses for broadcast operations offering
Fujifilm’s Duvo series of native cinematic lenses with broadcast functionality is being expanded with a new portable 24-300mm lens, as well as the preview of a wide-angle version, to go with the recently released 45x box lens that has already sold 20 units in Europe.
Daily NewsAtomos collaborative cloud editor ready to launch
Atomos Edit is a new easy-to-use cloud/browser editor that is designed as a fully-fledged collaboration system. It has been in beta for several months and is due to launch as a product in the next month.
Daily NewsGravity Media invests in Sony cameras
Gravity Media has invested in a large number of new Sony cameras to upgrade and expand its global camera fleet, mainly for live sports production, including Formula E motor racing and ATP Tour tennis.
Daily NewsQuartz crystallises benefits of Mesh wireless workflows
Domo’s new Quartz Mesh wireless links system promises to be easier to configure, simplify workflows and reduce broadcaster’s RF channel requirements.
Daily NewsLive virtualised production updated
The latest version of NetOn.Live’s LiveOS Production Platform enables local, remote, and decentralised live production running on COTS IT servers in a SMPTE ST 2110 video-over-IP network.
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Robotic Arm turns in silent spin cycle
The new Robotic Arm from Blackcam Robotics, seen going through the motions on the Vizrt stand, is a highly mobile compact system that can spin through a 360º sphere.
Daily NewsArgosy unveils Ultra 12G range
Moving from traditional SDI infrastructure to UHD needn’t mean ripping everything out and moving to fibre. Argosy’s new Ultra range of 12G products means that “engineers with traditional tools and skill sets” can work with a system “that is very rugged, very robust and they all know”, said Chris Smeeton, ...
Daily NewsCinematic lenses for broadcast operations
Fujifilm’s Duvo series of native cinematic lenses with broadcast functionality is being expanded with a new portable 24-300mm lens, as well as the preview of a wide-angle version, to go with the recently released 45x box lens that has already sold 20 units in Europe.
Daily NewsAgito robotic dolly gets Core upgrade
Robotic dolly specialist Motion Impossible has revamped its flagship Agito modular dolly system. Agito Gen 2 has redesigned electronics and control ware, also available for existing Agitos as an upgrade.
Daily NewsAI can aid the creative process
EVS is hoping to bring the power of artificial intelligence to its replay and content management systems. It has previously used AI in XtraMotion to create super slomo from normal cameras using frame interpolation, and also in its Xeebra VAR system to judge offside lines.
Daily NewsArri opens virtual production studio New York
The new Arri Studio New York is expanding the company’s virtual production expertise to advertising and commercial content production.
Daily NewsArcadia updates adds more connectivity
Clear-Com has significantly updated its Arcadia Central Station to make it “the most powerful 1RU intercom system” on the market. The update adds new features, including I.V. Direct, IP interfacing connectivity that supports distributed workflows, along with an increase in capacity for up to 285 connections.
Daily NewsNetworked Live ready to reign
Sony is now close to achieving its aim of “uniting live and file-based production irrespective of where the service is being run, using IP and cloud”, according to Olivier Bovis, Head of Media Solutions, Sony Professional Europe.
Daily NewsCamera control and media over IP
A new camera control unit for Hitachi’s 4K SK-UHD7000 camera integrates it fully in the IP world, with ST 2110 support for media over IP.
Daily NewsOS turns it up to 11
Atomos has introduced its latest operating system, AtomOS 11, running on its newly revamped Ninja, Ninja Ultra, Shogun and Shogun Ultra monitor-recorders. The OS offers more codec choices; a new UI; improved functionality; efficient camera to cloud workflows; and the new Atomos RemoteView.
Daily NewsPrice-pick performance PTZ comes on stream
Canon’s new CR-N100 4K PTZ for indoor use is claimed to bring “the excellent image quality and performance that Canon PTZ cameras are known for at a lower price point”.
Daily NewsPrompt choices for FR7 PTZ camera
CueScript has introduced four custom prompting systems designed for Sony’s FR7 PTZ camera, comprising a 19in on-camera prompter, two 17in models and a 15in version.
Daily NewsTelemetrics robotic camera pedestal glides unwired
Telemetrics has introduced a wireless version of its OmniGlide robotic roving platform, so the studio camera pedestal can roam the studio without cables.
Daily NewsOman TV deploys MediaCeption for multi-site content management
Oman TV went live last week with the EVS MediaCeption Signature end-to-end live production asset management as part of a major upgrade of its studios in the capital Muscat and its facility in Salalah.
