The NAB DSA “honors broadcasters who have made a significant and lasting contributions to the industry,” the NAB said.
The new program spotlights innovation and collaboration to tackle industry challenges.
As dramatically demonstrated on the show floor, virtual production enables visual effects work to be done in advance, and it’s taking off across cinematic, commercial and live production. Above, the author takes some new virtual production technology for a test drive.
Attendance may have been almost halved by the pandemic, but tech vendors felt the more intimate environment allowed them to conduct business on a more productive level. On the show floor, the continued shift of broadcast workflows to the public cloud dominated many discussions, while others focused on NextGen TV’s pressing need to monetize.
Cloud And IP Tech Dominate NAB Show Floor
With less hardware to demonstrate and a much-reduced exhibition floor footprint, the first post-pandemic NAB Show pointed the way to a future where software demos of cloud, IP and hybrid environments have become the new norm.
Total Registered Attendees: 52,468 | International Attendees: 11,542 | Countries Represented: 155
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Lawo, a provider of video, audio, control and monitoring applications, says its IP infrastructure management platform, HOME, which was launched in April 2021, has been successfully deployed in more than 60 installations worldwide over the last year, including systems on redundant server clusters and single-leg systems on the embedded CPU of mc² consoles. HOME’s architecture […]
Blackmagic Design has introduced two new ATEM hardware control panels for all ATEM switchers. The new 30- and 40-button models of the ATEM 2 M/E Advanced Panel are large enough so the user has dedicated controls for the largest ATEM switchers, but are compact so they fit into any studio space. While including the same […]
Quantum Corp. today announced award winners for its top North and Latin American partners in media and entertainment at the annual Quantum NAB Partner Event held at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. The awards recognize sales achievements for Quantum’s North and Latin American reseller partners in 2021. “Quantum has a strong network of resellers in North and Latin […]
OpenDrives, the global provider of enterprise-scale, software-led storage solutions trusted by Fox Sports, HBO, Spotify and hundreds more, unveiled today its open ecosystem solution at the NAB Show (through April 27 in Las Vegas). Powered by Atlas, the centralized hub for accessing, managing and moving data with a single pane of glass, the solution bridges […]
In her first NAB Show appearance since her designation as FCC chair, Jessica Rosenworcel conceded that the introduction of a fifth commissioner would solve the agency’s current 2-to-2 political gridlock, but she’s not losing any sleep over it.
At the NAB Show in Las Vegas (through April 27), Avid, in collaboration with Microsoft and Haivision, is unveiling technology previews of “solutions that create more powerful remote collaboration.” Jointly demonstrated at Microsoft booth W3017, these previews include an “over-the-shoulder” experience with Media Composer streaming direct to Microsoft Teams; and MediaCentral Stream ingest and playout on the Avid | Edit On […]
Creamsource, developers of artisan-quality cinema lighting for more than 15 years, announced the immediate availability of CreamOS 2.0, the latest release of the company’s firmware known for its artist-first approach to UI/UX. New features for version 2.0 include RDM support, Custom White Point for ‘CCT Crossfade HSI’ and ‘CCT Crossfade RGBW’ color modes, ‘DMX User […]
Pixotope Technologies, a provider of live augmented reality and virtual production solutions, has appointed Brian Olson as its new vice president of sales, covering North America. He joins Pixotope following an extensive background in media and broadcast production as well as strategic business development, technical execution and troubleshooting for an international client base. Olson will […]
EVS, a provider of live video technology, has released the latest version of its broadcast control and monitoring system, Cerebrum v2.3. The system is being showcased at the NAB Show (through April 27 in Las Vegas) in Booth N2625, as a core pillar of EVS’ comprehensive Media Infrastructure offering. Cerebrum v 2.3 introduces a new SDN […]
Dizplai, the cloud data display platform and professional services team formerly known as Never.no, has announced a partnership with Stats Perform and integration of its API to give sports content creators seamless access to Opta driven live sports statistics and data from more than 60 different sports and over 500,000 matches a year. The native […]
Audio Design Desk is introducing two new products at this year’s NAB Show (Booth C9818): ADD Audio Bridge and DAW Bridge. ADD Audio Bridge is a native extension for Final Cut Pro, a sleek integration that enables editors to quickly and easily create transitions, titles, foley, and music cues without leaving the Final Cut Pro timeline. The new DAW Bridge syncs […]
V-Nova, a provider of video compression solutions, has been recognized by The Advanced Imaging Society (AIS) Awards Committee for its Point Cloud Compression technology with a Lumiere Award. Already an established member of the society, this achievement highlights V-Nova’s successful collaboration with PresenZ VR, where the V-Nova Point Cloud Compression technology was combined with the VR technology […]
At its NAB Show press conference, Grass Valley announced it will no longer charge for Playout on its GV AMPP (Agile Media Processing Platform), making the cloud-native solution accessible to many more media and entertainment companies. The core AMPP Playout functionality will be available free to customers from June 1. The move builds on Grass Valley’s GV Media Universe vision of providing a […]
Holt was at the annual NAB Show in Las Vegas over the weekend to accept the honor, telling event attendees, “I have so much respect for this medium [broadcast television] and so much belief in its future,” adding, “And yes, the media landscape is rapidly evolving but broadcast programs remain important touchstones in our culture, our society, holding true to a legacy of excellence and integrity while always peeking around the corner of technology to deliver to our audiences where they are and how they consume our work and product.”
Curtis LeGeyt, NAB president and CEO, offered his State of the Industry presentation at the NAB Show in Las Vegas on Monday. He broke down his four priorities as he works with policymakers. Among them, he said Congress must take action to rein in “the gatekeeping ability of the Big Tech giants,” mentioning how local broadcasters lose some $2 billion annually when their content is accessed through Google and Facebook.
Streaming is important but complicated for PBS, according to Ira Rubenstein, chief digital and marketing officer for the public broadcasting network. “For the last eight years I’ve been at PBS, I’ve been very focused on broadening the distribution of our local stations to digital, and you have to do that at scale,” said Rubinstein, speaking at a session at NAB Show’s Capitalize Experimental Zone theater on Sunday.
SmithGeiger Group’s Elevate division, which specializes in advertising and marketing-related consumer research, and Futuri, a provider of AI-driven audience engagement and sales intelligence solutions for broadcasters, today announced the launch of TopLine-Pivot. Specifically designed for the needs of television and digital video sales executives, TopLine-Pivot incorporates world-class offerings from these industry leaders to deliver custom, […]
NPAW, a global provider of video business intelligence and predictive analytics for streaming services, is introducing NaLa, a natural language-based video insights search tool bringing advanced data analysis capabilities to the data-savvy and the inexperienced alike. The tool will be shown at the NAB Show (through April 27 in Las Vegas) in booth W10122 and […]
During a global online event, German IP broadcast manufacturer Lawo unveiled its new .edge IP video infrastructure platform at the NAB Show (through April 27 in Las Vegas) at Booth C6932. .edge’s compact 2RU housing accommodates up to four 25/100 GbE .edge processing blades and rear I/O plates with best-in-class signal conversion density. Hyper-density SDI/IP […]
Fox Sports today announced the acquisition of the MediaInfra Strada Routing and Control solution by EVS, a provider of live video technology. The solution will be used by the Fox Sports production team in order to perform critical routing and control operations at various large-scale live events. The MediaInfra Strada solution will be delivered to Qatar in […]
Firstlight Media today announced that it is collaboratively working across a suite of Google Cloud products to innovate new, cloud-native monetization, personalization and content delivery capabilities – most notably Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) – for the next generation of OTT platforms. As part of its expanding relationship with Google Cloud, Firstlight Media’s research and development […]
Teradek has rolled out Bolt 4K LT HDMI, a new HDMI-only, zero-delay wireless solution offering 10-bit 4Kp30 HDR video, 750 feet of range and the same compact aluminum unibody and wireless interoperability with the rest of the award-winning Bolt 4K product family. It’s on display at the 2022 NAB Show (through April 27 in Las Vegas) at […]
At the 2022 NAB Show (April 23-27 in Las Vegas), LG Business Solutions USA at Booth C2631 is promoting DVLED (direct-view light-emitting diode) display solutions for virtually every broadcast need, from HD on-screen displays to wall-sized backdrops and even ceiling and floor products that enable the creation of immersive digital spaces. “From the newsroom to the control […]
AVIWEST (a Haivision company), a global provider of video contribution systems, today announced that the StreamHub receiver and IP distribution platform has a new web UI interface designed to create the best possible user experience. The new 4.0 version of StreamHub is an integral workflow component of contribution solutions including the flagship PRO460, the compact […]
Blackmagic Design unveiled a new family of live production switchers that, it says, “include powerful broadcast features, while including the latest electronics technology so they are extremely affordable.” The new models are a 1 M/E model with 10 x 3G‑SDI inputs, 2 M/E model with 20 x 3G‑SDI inputs and a 4 M/E model with 40 x 3G‑SDI inputs. All models include full standards conversion […]
Zero Density has introduced a new online learning platform for creators of real-time broadcast graphics and virtual sets, the Zero Density Academy. Featuring more than 50 in-depth video lessons, Zero Density Academy enables broadcasters to learn future-proof skills and earn a globally-recognized certification — all for free. “When we released our Reality software, we were the […]
The Price is Right host Drew Carey, accepting an award at the NAB Show, believes the syndicated game show “could be around for 100 years on American television, because it’s just that strong.” Carey appeared on the first day of NAB, which is being held in Las Vegas in person for the first time since 2019 as COVID restrictions gradually ease. The Price is Right, which began airing in 1972, was inducted into the NAB’s Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
Broadcasters, Vendors Tout Cloud Progress At Devoncroft
While previous Devoncroft conferences took place at off-site hotels, the 2022 edition was co-located with the NAB Show and held on the Main Stage of the North Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It drew hundreds of senior executives for an afternoon of panel discussions on everything from cloud migration and IP connectivity to virtual production and blockchain technology. Above, Devoncroft Principal Analyst Josh Stinehour (left) and Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley talking technology.
Chyron on Sunday unveiled the suite of Chyron products on display at the 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas. At Booth N2613 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Chyron is featuring the newly released Chyron LIVE Platform. “Combining Chyron-grade graphics, production video switching, and illustrated replay clips in a single user-friendly, cloud-native platform offered on […]
NewsNet, the 24/7 news channel with a focus on the headlines, announced plans to invest heavily to provide solutions “that better meet the financial needs of broadcasters and carriers.” NewsNet is exhibiting for the first time at the 2022 NAB Show (April 23-27 in Las Vegas) in Booth C2228. NewsNet was recently purchased by Manoj […]
EVS, a provider of live video technology, has launched MediaCeption Signature 1.0, the company’s latest-generation end-to-end asset management solution for fast turnaround productions. MediaCeption Signature will be presented for the first time at the 2022 NAB Show (April 23-27 in Las Vegas) at Booth N2625, where live demonstrations will show how the solution addresses today’s challenges faced […]
TVU Networks, a provider of cloud and IP-based live video solutions, has announced two “significant developments” with the company’s transmission technology that will be introduced at the 2022 NAB Show (April 23-27 in Las Vegas) at Booth W3806. TVU has adapted its TVU G-Link platform to now support low-latency, 8K IP video transmission over commodity internet connections, […]
TVU Networks, a provider of cloud and IP-based live video solutions, has announced what it calls “the first cloud-native, 24/7/365, critical threat protection solution for broadcasters.” TVU Networks’ Channel Ready is cloud-native innovation that lets broadcasters run stations remotely from a single simple-to-use interface on a laptop or tablet. With Channel Ready, the operator can instantly control […]
