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Alex Rossi from Sony Professional USA shows Ryan Salazar their PWS-100RX1 at the 2015 CCW SATCON Expo in New York City.

The PWS-100RX1 Wireless Streaming Receiver offers high-quality live streaming from XDCAM Camcorders on a single 4G/LTE cellular channel or Wi-Fi network. The PWS-100RX1 uses Sony’s unique QoS (quality of service) technology or MPEG2-TS to maintain video and audio integrity during transmission. Each unit can receive up to 30 live streams simultaneously and output up to two through SDI. The PWS-100RX1includes reference and timecode input connectors, which enable synchronized operation with broadcast systems. In addition, it can output in a variety of broadcast formats, including 1080i and 720p. The PWS-100RX1 system comes with preinstalled Connection Control Manager software that enables easy connection to camcorders and delivers efficient handling of the live streams. The system is compatible with 4G/LTE or Wi-Fi dongles or the CBK-WA100 and CBK-WA101 wireless LAN adapter. The PXW-X180, PXW-X200 and PXW-X500 camcorders have built-in live streaming version upgrades(*1). As well as live streaming, a planned upgrade will allow the unit to receive files transferred direct from camcorders.(*2)

For more information on Sony Wireless Streaming technologies click here (www.sony.com/wireless)

*1 PXW-X500 upgrade scheduled for Autumn 2015.

*2 Requires version upgrade expected in 2015.

Cost efficient live streaming of 1080i and 720p over 4G/LTE or Wi-Fi Live streaming video and audio direct from XDCAM camcorders using 4G/LTE and Wi-Fi networks in a variety of broadcast formats, including 1080i and 720p. The system can handle QoS live streams up to a maximum of 6 Mbps.

Direct streaming from XDCAM camcorders The system works with a 4G/LTE or Wi-Fi dongle, or with the CBK-WA100 and CBK-WA101 XDCAM camcorders wireless LAN adapters. The PXW-X180, PXW-X200 and PXW-X500 have built-in live streaming version upgrades(*1). The upgrades allow operators to check PWS-100RX1 connection status directly from the camcorder’s viewfinder, enabling more efficient operation.

*1 PXW-X500 upgrade scheduled for autumn 2015

Two SDI outputs on each unit for dual live streams Each PWS-100RX1 unit can simultaneously control two SDI outputs: these can be used to live stream from two locations at the same time. Multiple units can be used together to increase capacity.

Connection Control Manager software for efficient system management The Connection Control Manager software enables easy connection to camcorders and delivers efficient handling of the live streams. The software is preinstalled on the PWS-100RX1 and presents a comprehensive GUI that can be used, for example, to view thumbnails from multiple camcorders; to control camcorder connections, transmission bit rates, and latency settings; and to monitor output from multiple PWS-100RX1 units.

Sony's unique QoS live streaming technology The PWS-100RX1 uses Sony's unique QoS (Quality of Service) technology to maintain video and audio integrity during transmission. Packet loss during streaming can degrade image quality, cause image freezing and disrupt the audio.The combination with compatible cameras and the PWS-100RX1 comes with original Sony algorithms that automatically adjust bandwidths and buffer sizes to match the characteristics of the wireless transmission. Users can be confident of high-quality streaming without concerning themselves with bandwidth settings and other technical issues. In particular, the Sony's QoS live streaming includes Real-time ARQ (automatic repeat request), adaptive rate control (ARC) and forward error correction (FEC).

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Alex Rossi from Sony Professional USA shows Ryan Salazar their PWS-100RX1 at the 2015 CCW SATCON Expo in New York City.

The PWS-100RX1 Wireless Streaming Receiver offers high-quality live streaming from XDCAM Camcorders on a single 4G/LTE cellular channel or Wi-Fi network. The PWS-100RX1 uses Sony’s unique QoS (quality of service) technology or MPEG2-TS to maintain video and audio integrity during transmission. Each unit can receive up to 30 live streams simultaneously and output up to two through SDI. The PWS-100RX1includes reference and timecode input connectors, which enable synchronized operation with broadcast systems. In addition, it can output in a variety of broadcast formats, including 1080i and 720p. The PWS-100RX1 system comes with preinstalled Connection Control Manager software that enables easy connection to camcorders and delivers efficient handling of the live streams. The system is compatible with 4G/LTE or Wi-Fi dongles or the CBK-WA100 and CBK-WA101 wireless LAN adapter. The PXW-X180, PXW-X200 and PXW-X500 camcorders have built-in live streaming version upgrades(*1). As well as live streaming, a planned upgrade will allow the unit to receive files transferred direct from camcorders.(*2)

For more information on Sony Wireless Streaming technologies click here (www.sony.com/wireless)

*1 PXW-X500 upgrade scheduled for Autumn 2015.

*2 Requires version upgrade expected in 2015.

Cost efficient live streaming of 1080i and 720p over 4G/LTE or Wi-Fi Live streaming video and audio direct from XDCAM camcorders using 4G/LTE and Wi-Fi networks in a variety of broadcast formats, including 1080i and 720p. The system can handle QoS live streams up to a maximum of 6 Mbps.

Direct streaming from XDCAM camcorders The system works with a 4G/LTE or Wi-Fi dongle, or with the CBK-WA100 and CBK-WA101 XDCAM camcorders wireless LAN adapters. The PXW-X180, PXW-X200 and PXW-X500 have built-in live streaming version upgrades(*1). The upgrades allow operators to check PWS-100RX1 connection status directly from the camcorder’s viewfinder, enabling more efficient operation.

*1 PXW-X500 upgrade scheduled for autumn 2015

Two SDI outputs on each unit for dual live streams Each PWS-100RX1 unit can simultaneously control two SDI outputs: these can be used to live stream from two locations at the same time. Multiple units can be used together to increase capacity.

Connection Control Manager software for efficient system management The Connection Control Manager software enables easy connection to camcorders and delivers efficient handling of the live streams. The software is preinstalled on the PWS-100RX1 and presents a comprehensive GUI that can be used, for example, to view thumbnails from multiple camcorders; to control camcorder connections, transmission bit rates, and latency settings; and to monitor output from multiple PWS-100RX1 units.

Sony's unique QoS live streaming technology The PWS-100RX1 uses Sony's unique QoS (Quality of Service) technology to maintain video and audio integrity during transmission. Packet loss during streaming can degrade image quality, cause image freezing and disrupt the audio.The combination with compatible cameras and the PWS-100RX1 comes with original Sony algorithms that automatically adjust bandwidths and buffer sizes to match the characteristics of the wireless transmission. Users can be confident of high-quality streaming without concerning themselves with bandwidth settings and other technical issues. In particular, the Sony's QoS live streaming includes Real-time ARQ (automatic repeat request), adaptive rate control (ARC) and forward error correction (FEC).

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Bob Michaels, Founder of ZeeVee shares the history of his company and talks about their Encoders/Modulators. Exciting technology!

ZeeVee was conceived in 2007 by technology experts Vic Odryna, Jeremy Greene, Steve Metzger and Andy Marcuvitz, who realized that widespread adoption of HD video was being limited by relative cost and complexity. Upgrading from analog to digital video distribution was costly and complicated; the ZeeVee team saw this as the primary disconnect between explosive emergence of HDTVs and customers' ability to access high quality video content. In a breathtaking development phase, they hired leading engineers in TV and broadcast technologies and harnessed the latest technology for digital signal processing. ZeeVee reverse engineered the typical video distribution system, launching ZvBox in May 2008 to widespread acclaim. Since then, the company has continued to revolutionize digital video distribution by producing products that are commercial grade, highly flexible, extremely reliable and incredibly cost-effective.

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Alex Rossi from Sony Professional USA chats with Ryan Salazar about Sony's PXW-X400 2/3" CMOS Camcorder announcement.

The PXWX400 offers stunning imaging performance up to 1080/60p, optimized weight balance and ergonomics, and new networking features that enable field-to-air flexibility like never before. The PMWX400 has the perfect balance of performance and practicality. The enhanced ergonomics and mechanical balance allow for all-day shoulder-mount shooting. This camera puts advanced streaming, sophisticated codecs, the power of 1080/60p imagery, the nuances of 10-bit grayscale and the beauty of 4:2:2 color – all within your reach. The PXWX400 supports a variety of Sony viewfinders including the QHD LCD CBKVF02 and the Full HD OLED HDVFEL30 and HDVFEL20. The camcorder offers improved network connectivity, with built-in wireless module, embedded RJ45 Ethernet 100B-T connector and Near Field Communication (NFC)* function for easy Wi-Fi setup and operation via a mobile or tablet with Sony’s Content Browser Mobile™ application. With a 1.5G HD-SDI input for pool feed recording, the PXWX400 is a powerful addition to the Sony XDCAM Camcorder family.

High quality XAVC Long GOP recordings at 50p and 59.94p operations The PXWX400 supports a variety of codecs from SD to HD, including MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps in MXF (Material eXchange Format), which is widely accepted by major broadcasters worldwide, and XAVC Intra frame and XAVC Long GOP codecs. XAVC technology is based on the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 standard, which provides an exceptional performance compression technology. XAVC provides higher picture quality and bit-depth, thus offers extended grading possibilities.

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Jerry Hahn of TBC Consoles chats with Ryan Salazar of Broadcast Beat Magazine about their new TracWall 2.0 at CCW 2015 in New York City.

Founded in 1988, TBC began with a specialty in broadcast and video production consoles including command centers and process control rooms. TBC continues that commitment today with expertise in height-adjustable desks, technical furniture, control rooms, edit consoles, graphics consoles, broadcast furniture, and more. We have also expanded our expertise to include security and network operations, transportation, power utilities, dispatch, healthcare, and other applications of their products. TBC also supplies a wide variety of monitor arms and other accessories.

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Jerry Hahn of TBC Consoles chats with Ryan Salazar of Broadcast Beat Magazine about their new SmartTrac 1.5 at CCW 2015 in New York City.

Founded in 1988, TBC began with a specialty in broadcast and video production consoles including command centers and process control rooms. TBC continues that commitment today with expertise in height-adjustable desks, technical furniture, control rooms, edit consoles, graphics consoles, broadcast furniture, and more. We have also expanded our expertise to include security and network operations, transportation, power utilities, dispatch, healthcare, and other applications of their products. TBC also supplies a wide variety of monitor arms and other accessories.

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James McKenna of Facilis Technology shares Facilis' product offerings at the 2015 CCW SATCON Show in New York City.

Massachusetts-based Facilis Technology launched in 2003 with a vision to bring affordable, advanced shared storage to post production and content creation professionals working in media and entertainment. Over the past decade, the company has evolved into an industry-leading provider of cost-effective, high performance shared storage systems and dynamic workflow solutions for the film, broadcast and AV markets. Facilis’ multi-platform shared file system and complementary workflow solutions power thousands of post production and content creation workflows in facilities worldwide – allowing professionals to store, share, edit and archive a diverse array of media at an accelerated pace. Supported by a strong internal team comprising industry veterans with extensive backgrounds in product development, broadcast facility engineering and creative video editing, Facilis continually innovates its solutions to enable superior integration with the latest creative applications and technology, as well as support for cutting-edge connectivity methods. The company’s world-class technical support and meticulous in-house integration of each turnkey solution have earned Facilis a loyal customer base and esteemed reputation in the industry. Its consultative selling process ensures that all Facilis solutions will fit seamlessly into facility environments of all shapes and sizes and provide unmatched stability for years of uninterrupted production.

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Shelby Smith of Osprey Video shares the history of Osprey as well as some of their recent product announcements with Ryan Salazar of Broadcast Beat.

For more than 18 years, Osprey Video Technology has set the industry standard for high-quality, reliable streaming performance. On March 1st 2014, Variosystems took over the technology that helped start the streaming revolution. Osprey by Variosystems, LLC will continue to offer cards for every need – from cards that capture video-only camera feeds to a high-density SDI capture card with four independent SDI channels.

Osprey capture cards are used in mission-critical applications throughout the world and are known for legendary quality and performance. Used in a wide variety of applications, from aerospace to surveillance, Internet TV to webcasting, Osprey cards drive the delivery of video to viewers all around the globe. More than 400,000 cards are used in a variety of broadcast, commercial and industrial applications.

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In this Exclusive Video Interview, Marc Hamaker of Autodesk tells Ryan Salazar of Broadcast Beat about their recent announcement which includes Autodesk Flame, Autodesk Flame Assist, Autodesk Flare and Autodesk Lustre.

Today, Autodesk is announcing new Desktop Subscription options for Autodesk Flame software. The new subscription pricing for Flame starts at $750 USD per month and can be accessed annually for as low as $500USD SRP* per month. Autodesk also announced Flame support for OS X as part of the Autodesk Flame Extension 2 release, available late November 2015. Autodesk Flare and Autodesk Flame Assist software are now available as standalone products with monthly subscription prices, starting at $400 USD SRP*.

*US pricing only. Actual prices may be determined by your reseller.

Important news for the Flame Family:

— New monthly, quarterly and annual Subscription options for Flame, Flare, Flame Assist and Autodesk Lustre

— Unrestricted ability to purchase Flare and Flame Assist licenses with no requirement to own Flame software already

— Customers may source their own qualified Linux hardware for Flame Family products

— New support for Flame on OS X in addition to Linux and the announcement of the Flame Family 2016 Extension 2 release available later in November

With these changes, Autodesk is evolving the entire Flame Family to meet the needs of a growing base of creative professionals including freelancers and smaller facilities that need access to powerful 3D visual effects and finishing tools to tackle tough jobs. The new subscription offerings provide a lower cost for facilities expanding their creative capabilities and for smaller studios and individual freelancers who work on a project basis. Autodesk plans to continue to sell perpetual licenses of Flame Family.

— Early next year: sales of Flame as a turnkey system will discontinue.

— Today: Flame will be available as a software only product. Customers can choose their own qualified Linux hardware.

— Late November: license Flame on the Apple Mac OS X. Recommended configuration specifications for Flame running on OS X will be available soon.

“The changes we are making allow us to continue to provide our Flame users with the tools they need to grow and transform their businesses, now and in the future, as well as to ensure that our business continues to serve them. With the new Flame business model, it’s never been easier for artists and studios to access these powerful tools they need for the high-end finishing their customers demand,” shared Marc Stevens, vice president, Film & TV, Autodesk . “Community feedback is vital to the future of Flame, and these changes reflect what our customers want; they’ll also allow us to meet the emerging needs of staff artists, freelancers and facilities by offering more choices, just like the rest of Autodesk.”

Flame Family 2016 Extension 2 Information

Autodesk has also announced the upcoming Flame Family 2016 Extension 2 release that will be available to customers later this month. It brings new format support and stunning performance gains in color grading workflows. Lustre Reactor brings new GPU acceleration to color grading workflows and significantly improves performance when using blur, keying and softness controls for both preview and rendering operations. Other enhancements in Lustre include 32-bit floating point GPU rendering locally, via Shot Reactor and when using Autodesk background rendering software; performance enhancements when working with Open EXR source media with embedded mattes; UI support for high DPI monitors (4K); and new Print View and Print LUT support when using AJA SDI output. Across the Flame family of products, when importing media, artists can take advantage of new support the full DNxHR media family by using either QuickTime or MXF containers, as well as updated support for R3D media files including R3D SDK 6.0.3, allowing Flame to directly support the new Dragon 6K sensor and Rec 2020 color space. When exporting media, the extension supports Sony MPEG-4 Part 2 Simple Studio Profile (SStP) encoding in an MXF wrapper, supporting a variety of formats and presets.

Desktop Subscription Pricing and Availability

As of today, the 2016 versions of Flame, Lustre, Flare and Flame Assist are available for purchase as software subscription only through an Autodesk Reseller or Autodesk Sales Representative. For more information, visit autodesk.com/flame.

About Autodesk

Autodesk helps people imagine, design and create a better world. Everyone—from design professionals, engineers and architects to digital artists, students and hobbyists—uses Autodesk software to unlock their creativity and solve important challenges. For more information visit autodesk.com.

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Paul Beckenheimer from ZeeVee chats with Ryan Salazar of Broadcast Beat Magazine about recent product announcements and ZeeVee as a company.

ZeeVee was conceived in 2007 by technology experts Vic Odryna, Jeremy Greene, Steve Metzger and Andy Marcuvitz, who realized that widespread adoption of HD video was being limited by relative cost and complexity. Upgrading from analog to digital video distribution was costly and complicated; the ZeeVee team saw this as the primary disconnect between explosive emergence of HDTVs and customers' ability to access high quality video content. In a breathtaking development phase, they hired leading engineers in TV and broadcast technologies and harnessed the latest technology for digital signal processing. ZeeVee reverse engineered the typical video distribution system, launching ZvBox in May 2008 to widespread acclaim. Since then, the company has continued to revolutionize digital video distribution by producing products that are commercial grade, highly flexible, extremely reliable and incredibly cost-effective.

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