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Date	Company	Latest News
09/16/2025	Tether Tools	Tether Tools releases the AeroTrac Workstation System. This is a foldable, full-size workstation surface that portable, yet endlessly configurable; ideal for on-set use.
09/16/2025	evrApps	evrApps releases evrExpanse version 6.1.0, which improves metadata-driven workflows by adding support for Final Cut Pro in applying Finder tags. This provides a seamless round trip between their NLE metadata and macOS Finder organization.
09/16/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Nostalgic Bundle for Final Cut Pro. This 3-in-1 collection adds vintage film aesthetics, and dreamy light leaks to create warm slideshows, or enhance scenes.
09/16/2025	SmallHD	SmallHD releases a handle for their Ultra 10 monitor, making it easier than ever to handle.
09/15/2025	Fujifilm	FUJIFILM fully unveils Powerful GFX ETERNA 55 8K Cinema Camera and 32-90mm T3.5 PZ lens. The GFX ETERNA 55 will utilize a massive 43.8 x 32.9mm 102MP CMOS II HS sensor and an X-Processor 5 to capture footage in five primary formats - GF, Premista, 35mm, Anamorphic 35mm, and Super35mm - in resolutions up to DCI 8K. Codecs include ProRes 422, H.265, and H.264.
09/12/2025	Colorfront	Colorfront adds AI and automation features, extensive toolset for PSE, ability to pinpoint offensive content, on-set daily support and a streaming service.
09/12/2025	Calrec	Calrec unveils 48-fader Argo M at IBC2025 and demonstrates fully integrated True Control 2.0 ecosystem enabling broadcasters to utilize the extra fader count whilst still embracing its space-saving design.
09/12/2025	LucidLink	LucidLink introduces TeamCache, a site-level add-on to LucidLink that delivers local-class performance for distributed teams while preserving the familiar LucidLink experience. The company also introduced a set of Enterprise Power-Ups to give large organizations more control and flexibility, including custom snapshots, proxy support, enhanced governance and identity integrations.
09/12/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Even Pop for Final Cut Pro. Produce better promotional content for social media with beautiful styles and layouts to present event details.
09/11/2025	OWC	OWC updates their ThunderBlade X12 SSD RAID to support Thunderbolt 5, RAID 0, 1, 5 & 10, and up to 96 TB of storage. Available today.
09/10/2025	Atomos	Atomos announces that its ATOMOSphere cloud ecosystem for media storage, backup, sharing, and review now includes a dedicated UI for both iOS and Android mobile devices, as well as integrated speech transcription.
09/10/2025	Maxon	Maxon updates Maxon One, which unifies Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Redshift, Red Giant, and Maxon Studio in a deeply integrated platform designed to work harmoniously from one stage of creation to the next. Provides compatibility across industry-leading tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Blackmagic Design.
09/10/2025	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic announces public beta of Resolve 20.2, with support for ProRes RAW along with more new features.
09/10/2025	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design announces Blackmagic Camera ProDock that adds professional camera connections to iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, using the Blackmagic Camera app to add support for external timecode, genlock, audio, SSD recording and more
09/10/2025	Laowa	Laowa announces new photo and cine lenses with anamorphic zoom.
09/10/2025	Cartoni	Cartoni introduces the MIXO 21, a brand-new fluid head designed for today’s fast-paced ENG operators & field productions.
09/10/2025	Leitz	Leitz introduces Leitz HEKTOR Lenses for mirrorless cameras, a brand new set of prime lenses designed specifically for cameras using mirrorless mounts. The lenses come in six focal lengths: 18, 25, 35, 50, 73 and 100mm, all T2.1.
09/10/2025	Nikon	Nikon announces the ZR Cinema Camera is a lightweight 6K full-frame camera that marks the first brand new hardware collaboration between Nikon and RED DIGITAL CINEMA. The camera combines Nikon's precision Al-assisted autofocus and versatile Z-mount with RED's much lauded color science and cinema-ready functionality.
09/10/2025	Avid	Avid today announced the introduction of Avid Content Core, the industry’s first true cloud-native production platform that unifies asset identity, ingest, storage, metadata, orchestration, and rights information into a single intelligent layer.
09/10/2025	Caerus Technology	Caerus Technology announces a state-of-the-art self balancing wheelchair called the Genny Zero, an Italian-designed, Swiss-made wheelchair that has a top speed of 20 kmph and a range of 25 km. It can fit in spaces smaller than most conventional electric chairs which means that CAERUS operators can now compete with Steadicam - outperforming it with its speed and long running time as its payload is distributed on the chair, not the user.
09/10/2025	MASV	MASV announced new features improves speed, reliability, security, and ease of use, enabling content across sports, news, live production, broadcast, post-production, and corporate workflows with greater efficiency and control.
09/10/2025	Matrox	Matrox releases a free guide to remote production with centralized control centers.
09/10/2025	Apple	Apple announces Final Cut Camera 2.0 Version 2.0 which takes a leap forward with support for ProRes RAW and genlock on iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, and Center Stage front camera on the new iPhone family.
09/09/2025	Adobe	Adobe announced Premiere Pro now offers more than 90 new modern effects, transitions and animations at no extra cost, along with live audio waveforms and quality-of-life enhancements.
09/09/2025	Frame.io	AT iBC, Frame.io announces new features including ability to organize assets with account-level metadata, automate creative workflows with APIs and low-code/no-code connectors, add captions in seconds, and enterprise-grade security for sharing.
09/09/2025	OWC	OWC launched its new OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10GbE Network Dock. This powerful dock enables users to connect to multiple high-speed networks, access blazing-fast network-attached storage (NAS), and expand device setups via a single Thunderbolt cable.
09/09/2025	Archiware	Archiware teams with medialoopster to provide an integrated media asset manager with media archiving and restoration.
09/09/2025	LiveU	LiveU unveiled the LU900Q – it seamlessly integrates with SDI, HDMI, and IP production gear – from ENG cameras and PTZ systems to drones and beyond, to delivers a quantum leap in live transmission and production performance.
09/08/2025	Dream Chip	Dream Chip debuts the Atom Two Rainproof camera. Weather-proof, global shutter and only 29mm x 29mm x 33mm, weighing 55g - with lens and mic.
09/07/2025	Axle AI	Axle AI, Inc. is launching a new white-label option for cloud-hosted versions of its Axle AI Platform software, in conjunction with their cloud storage and compute partners Storj enabling any organization managing large amounts of media to quickly upload, search and download the assets containing key content stored with Storj.
09/04/2025	Ross Video	Ross Video today announced the acquisition of LAMA, a developer of advanced audio production software known for its innovative live mixing solutions.
09/04/2025	BorisFX	BorisFX wins a a 2025 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy® Award for Continuum.
09/04/2025	Adobe	Adobe announced Premiere is coming to the iPhone. The app is fast, free, and built for mobile content creation, combining pro-quality tools, studio-grade audio, and all the assets creators need to make powerful video editing feel effortless.
09/04/2025	MASV	MASV, the fastest and most reliable large file transfer platform for media professionals, announced its expanding partner ecosystem and new integrations with Nara by FilmLight, Konsol by The Rebel Fleet, SGO’s Mistika Workflows, Iconik by Backlight, Jellyfish by OWC, ShotPut Studio by Imagine Products, and Cloud Data Fabric and Cloud Native Qumulo.
09/04/2025	DigitalGlue	DigitalGlue announced a technology preview of Creative Intelligence powered by creative.space. Creative Intelligence serves as a digital laboratory where users can upload, analyze, and interact with their video assets through multiple AI-powered analysis modules, including transcription, visual recognition, intelligent tagging, shot and sequence detection, and contextual insights. Set to launch in early 2026.
09/03/2025	Marshall Electronics	Marshall Electronics announces its first dual-sensor / dual-lens, PTZ / POV camera, the CV625. This latest addition to the CV600 line of cameras brings both a PTZ and a POV wide angle into a single 4K tracking camera producing simultaneous close-up and wide views, picture-in-picture outputs plus enhanced AI tracking.
09/03/2025	Teradek	Teradek introduces Bolt 6 XT. A 6GHx, zero-delay, ultra-long range camera video receiver with a 10,000 foot range.
09/03/2025	HighField AI	AT IBC, Highfield will showcase the broadcast industry’s first agentic, multimodal AI platform for automated graphics production. HighField AI’s modular platform already automates up to 70% of manual graphics production tasks, from story visualization and asset selection to template population without compromising editorial oversight or creative freedom.
09/03/2025	Avid	At IBC, Avid will introduce new AI-powered and automated workflows, including built-in transcription and translation tools in Pro Tools, Media Composer and MediaCentral, expanded APIs and low/no-code options for customization, and new partner integrations that bring advanced AI features directly into the editorial timeline.
09/02/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Brand Kit for Final Cut Pro. This builds a memorable corporate identity with templates for logos, taglines, slogans and mission statements.
08/28/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Luma Glitch Transitions for Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro and Motion; providing vibrant lighting effects that use luminance maps of your footage to generate unique, frame-specific glitches and warps.
08/27/2025	Mavis	Mavis announces advanced integration of NDI technology for its iPhone and iPad Camera app. This powerful new feature has been HX3 certified and enables broadcast-quality video streaming, enhanced monitoring, and flexible conversion between NDI streams and popular cloud-based services directly on a mobile device.
08/26/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Photo Titles for Final Cut Pro. Showcase people, events and memories with image-based titles.
08/26/2025	Hasselblad	Hasselblad unveils the second generation of its flagship medium format camera, the X2D II 100C, alongside a brand-new wide-to-tele zoom, the XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E. Improved auto-focus, built-in LIDAR and improved color science.
08/25/2025	Arri	Arri introduces the ALEXA 35 Xtreme camera with higher frame rates, the next-generation ARRICORE codec, and powerful new hardware.
08/25/2025	Leitz	Leitz releases a 40mm T1.5 lens to their Leitz HUGO series of prime lenses for cinematography. This much sought after focal length brings the set to 14 total lenses ranging from 18mm to 135mm.
08/21/2025	Boris FX	Boris FX announces the acquisition of Sequoia, Samplitude, and Music Studio from MAGIX. Sequoia, Samplitude, and Music Studio join Boris FX CrumplePop to form a pro audio lineup that complements its acclaimed video editing and visual effects product family.
08/21/2025	Video Guys	Video Guys introduces BirdDog Maki Live - a complete multi-camera production bundle for under $2,000. Three cameras, switcher and iPad control app.
08/21/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory launches Stomp Typography for Final Cut Pro. Bold, fast-moving titles with beautiful textured looks and animations.
08/20/2025	Mavis	Mavis announces that Mavis Camera, the fully-featured camera app for iPhone, now supports Atomos Ninja Phone, allowing content creators to connect professional cameras and lenses via HDMI to many more iPhones and iPads.
08/20/2025	Marshall Electronics	Marshall Electronics will introduce several new products at IBC: the CV612 PTZ Camera, RCP Plus Camera Controller and VMV-402-3GSH Switcher.
08/20/2025	Matthews Studio Equipment	Matthews introduces the Location MERF. The Mini Extendable Reverse Folding (MERF) stand now features legs tailored for uneven terrain, travel and fast-paced field setups.
08/19/2025	OWC	OWC launched the OWC Express 1M2 80G, this SSD provides 6000MB/s real-world peak speeds, it is ThunderboltTM 5 compatible and delivered in a palm-sized, fanless aluminum case.
08/19/2025	Pliant Technologies	Pliant introduces new additions to its CrewCom intercom system: CXD-32CF 32x32 I/O Digital Audio Network Interface, the new Six-Bay Battery Charger and PHS-IEHU In-Ear Universal Fit Headset,
08/19/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory update FxFactory Pro to 6.0.4 with new versions of Add Noise, Pixelate and Zebra plugins.
08/18/2025	Digiarty	Digiarty introduces VideoProc Converter AI. Enhance, convert, upscale, restore, colorize, smooth, compress, edit, download, and denoise. Tackle all your audio-visual quality, format, and file size challenges fast with Level-3 Hardware Acceleration.
08/18/2025	Zoom	Zoom announces H6studio portable recorder with studio-grade preamps, larger XY mics for more detailed sound, and 32-bit float recording for adjustment-free recording.
08/12/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Pep Pop for Final Cut Pro 11. 119 templates to create eye-catching animated text in seconds.
08/11/2025	Time in Pixels	Time in Pixels announces new version of OmniScope, with video scope enhancements and SRT Stream Input support. Now in public beta.
08/11/2025	Rotolight	Rotolight announces Anova Pro 3, a lighting instrument with over 25,000 lux at 1M, all-weather IP65 rated, and a color index of 99.
08/05/2025	Backblaze	Backblaze releases its QTR 2 Hard Disk Drive Stats and failure rates. This highly-respected on-going study compares failure rates across all hard disk drive manufacturers.
08/08/2025	Lightcraft Technology	Lightcraft Technology unveils Spark, a live collaborative platform that augments traditional filmmaking with AI-assisted tools to create virtual shots and organize teams from pre-to-post.
08/08/2025	Bright Tangerine	Bright Tangerine unveils the Halo Universal Camera Cage. Designed for any camera, the Halo is Bright Tangerine's all-new universal cage solution which attaches to rods, instead of the camera. With accessories rigged to the cage, the camera is kept clean and ready to easily transition from gimbal, tripod or handheld.
08/07/2025	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve 20.1, which adds support for Apple Immersive workflows, Apple Spatical Audio, and the URSA Cine Immersive camera..
08/07/2025	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design releases Fusion Studio 20.1 which improves immersive video workflows with a new 360º views menu option, and new immersive patcher and immersive distort tools!
08/07/2025	Leitz	Leitz releases HUGO 40mm lens. HUGO lenses are designed to be small, fast, lightweight and as close focusing as possible with the full character of the Leica M lens glass creating character at capture. The set of 13 full frame lenses ranges from 18mm to 135mm.
08/07/2025	Symply	Symply upgrades their SPARK Thunderbolt™ Shuttle RAID to support up to 120TB (4-bay) and 240TB (8-bay) powered by Seagate Mozaic 3+ drives with HAMR Technology. These sizes are ideal for 4K, 6K, 8K, VFX, and multi-stream editing.
08/05/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Camera Roll Slideshow for Final Cut Pro. This turns photos into stunning videos.
08/04/2025	Teradek	Teradek releases WiFi camera control for CTRL.5. Access essential RED and ARRI camera settings and make quick adjustments with the CTRL.5.
08/03/2025	Small HD	Small HD is now shipping the Quantum 27. This 27” Quantum-Dot OLED panel provides uniform luminance up to 1000 nits, extending color gamut coverage to 99% of DCI-P3, and enabling an exceptionally wide viewing angle of up to 60 degrees.
07/31/2025	Zaxcom	Zaxcom introduces the ZMT5-HH wireless transmitter. This features a revised even quieter pre-amp, while retaining the encrypted audio, internal recording, remote capabilities, internal antenna designed to work no matter where it's held, and balanced XLR output.
07/31/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Colorburst Transitions for Final Cut Pro. These transitions energize your timeline with playful, smooth animations and bold color palettes.
07/31/2025	DJI	DJI introduces the Osmo 360. This allows you to capture native 8K30 360° video, along with a slew of new accessories help you create 360° video on the go with a configuration that best suits your needs.
07/29/2025	Marshall Electronics	Marshall Electronics introduces the CV355-27X-ND3 Optical Zoom NDI (NDI HX2, NDI HX3) Camera at IBC 2025 offering a professional-grade 8.5-megapixel sensor to capture crisp HD video up to 1920x1080 at 60fps with support for all HD formats.
07/29/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Tutorial Pop for Final Cut Pro. This provides versatile tools to make tutorial videos.
07/28/2025	PreSonus	PreSonus Announces New StudioLive SE Mixers with With comprehensive mixing features studio-grade audio quality, highly flexible bus configuration, and integrated recording capabilities (plus a suite of advanced software including Studio One Pro).
07/24/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Multiscreen Slideshow for Final Cut Pro. This adds movement, style, and structure when presenting multiple photos and videos.
07/24/2025	Cinegear	Cinegear announces their technical award winners for 2025.
07/23/2025	Atomos	Atomos announces Ninja-TX, completely re-engineered and featuring both 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs and outputs, along with integrated Wi-Fi and AirGlu™ timecode technology, with wide format support in a 5-inch form factor.
07/22/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Magic Transitions 1.2 for Final Cut, Premiere, After Effects and Motion. This offers new animation styles for backgrounds and objects, new Aura effect and more magic features in this free update!
07/22/2025	Sony	Sony announces the PXW-Z300, our flagship handheld XDCAM camcorder that features 1/2-inch 4K 3-CMOS Exmor R sensors, the latest BIONZ XR image processing engine, and a dedicated AI-processing unit.
07/21/2025	Aputure	Aputure announces pre-orders for Storm 400X and Stomre CF7 Fresnel lighting instruments.
05/14/2025	Excire	Excire publishes a free white paper explaining the differences between a Digital Asset Manager and a Media Asset Manager.
07/17/2025	Adobe	Adobe updates Firefly with new video capabilities, the ability to switch between AI models and a new generate sound effects feature.
07/16/2025	Green Hippo	Green Hippo released its new, award-winning 1U Hippotizer MX Series Media Server, TEKA MX. EKA MX is a compact and cost-effective powerhouse designed for smaller live productions. Fully customizable, with a library of stock content, including vibrant new 10-bit NotchLC clips, and 2TB of internal media storage.
07/16/2025	Sony	B&H announces the Sonly RX1RIII, full-frame, compact, mirrorless camera. Featuring a higher resolution 61MP BSI CMOS sensor, improved AF and video performance, Al processing unit, and updated, smaller body design.
07/15/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Form Pop for Final Cut Pro. Fake the internet like a pro with 23 drag-and-drop templates that look just like your favorite websites and social apps!
07/14/2025	QuickLink	QuickLink announces two live production control panels: StudioPro Proton & StudioPro Fusion. Highly customizable, flexible and integrated with QuickLink’s StudioPro platform.
07/14/2025	Telestream	Telestream CEO Dan Castles, wrote a blog describing how Telestream lost sight of what it’s customers needed, and what it is doing to rebuilt products and trust. This is a good read.
07/14/2025	OWC	OWC announces dual and quad HDMI 4K adapters to support multiple monitors attached to one Thunderbolt port.
07/10/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory introduces EcoPunk for Final Cut Pro. Titles and transitions that mix glitches, grungy looks and aggressive typography for modern storytelling.
07/10/2025	Laowa	Laowa announces the PL mount version of the Laowa 10mm T2.9 Zero-D VV Cine with the widest rectilinear full-frame lens with zero distortion, this optic redefines versatility for large-format cameras like ARRI LF, RED V-Raptor 8K VV, and more.
07/10/2025	SmallHD	SmallHD introduces the Quantum 27, a 27” OLED monitor with an exceptionally wide viewing angle of up to 60 degrees and offers color gamut coverage to 99% of DCI-P3, while providing uniform luminance up to 1000nits.
07/08/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Chop Pop for Final Cut Pro. This chops your screen into slick, animated video grids faster than you can say “Brady Bunch reboot.”
07/01/2025	IBM	IBM announces LTO-10 tape storage drives. 30 tB capacity for media, 400 MB/second read/write, 35 year life-expectancy.
07/01/2025	Hedge	Hedge releases their June newsletter (in July) containing their latest product news, updates and stories.
07/01/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory released Reviewify. Exclusively for Final Cut Pro, this offers star ratings, titles and motion graphics to create video reviews.
06/30/2025	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design released Resolve 20.0.1 - an update, which improves the drag and drop process when adding multiple media pool clips to the timeline. This means clips are now added to the timeline in the correct order, matching the media pool.
06/26/2025	Crumplepop	Crumplepop releases SoundApp. An AI-powered standalone audio cleanup app for Mac and windows. Automatically improve clarity, fix levels, and remove noise and echo. Simply drag, drop, and adjust strength — no NLE or DAW required.
06/26/2025	Leitz	Leitz announces Thalia 65 20mm, the first set of commercially available lenses designed for the 65mm format. The full set now includes 11 focal lengths with 3 macro lenses and 1 portrait lens.
06/24/2025	evrExpanse	evrExpanse launches version 6. Features batch-apply Finder tags based on metadata; round-trip metadata from NLE to evrExpanse; and append, overwrite or remove Finder tags.
06/24/2025	OWC	OWC launches OWC Express 4M2. slot NVMe M.2 SSD USB4 enclosure with up to 3200 MB/s, thermal protection and near-silent operation. Support RAID levels 0, 1, 4, 5, & 1+0.
06/18/2025	Avid	Avid releases Pro Tools 2025.6 with groundbreaking new Splice integration, MIDI improvements, AI-driven Speech-to-Text, an expanded ARA ecosystem to streamline vocal production, more tightly integrated ADR and reconform workflows, and a new in-app dashboard.
06/17/2025	Digital Anarchy	Digital Anarchy releases Beauty Box 6.0, with a new plugin that uses a new A.I. suite to do Shine Removal!
06/17/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Streamer Tools for Final Cut Pro. 50 ready-to-use tools providing consistency, clarity, and visual impact to every part of your live production.
06/16/2025	OWC	OWC announced the latest software release for its acclaimed OWC Jellyfish network-attached storage (NAS) solution. The new updates, designed specifically for video production teams, introduce a redesigned Jellyfish Manager and an all-new Jellyfish Media Manager, delivering smarter media workflows, deeper integrations, and unprecedented visibility into team activity and storage performance.
06/16/2025	Colorfront	At CineEurope 2025, Colorfront is showcasing its HDR Cinema Tools, providing precision mastering workflows compliant with all major cinema HDR specifications, including the latest standards from Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI). These advanced solutions enable filmmakers and exhibitors to accurately preserve and reproduce original creative intent across multiple cinema deliverables.
06/12/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Billboards, for Final Cut Pro. These offer animated billboard mockups in 3D. Insert your own images or videos with just a few clicks, then adjust the animation.
06/12/2025	CYME	CYME introduces Peakto Pro, a new version transforms Peakto into a smart, collaborative, and AI-enhanced hub for managing massive volumes of photos and videos. Supports Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro.
06/10/2025	OWC	OWC announced a new release of software for its Jellyfish NAS storage. Designed specifically for video production teams, include a redesigned Jellyfish Manager and an all-new Jellyfish Media Manager, delivering smarter media workflows, deeper integrations, and unprecedented visibility into team activity and storage performance.
06/08/2025	Manfrotto	Manfrotto announces a comprehensive stability system for hybrid creators with the release of three new products: the ONE Tripod, the 500X Fluid Head, and the XCHANGE Quick Release base and plate. Designed for hybrid mirrorless cameras.
06/05/2025	OWC	OWC releases a new 4.0TB version of its OWC Aura Pro X2 SSD. This PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 card provides expanded storage option ensures Mac users enjoy speeds up to 5.5x faster and up to 32x more storage capacity.
06/05/2025	Cineo Lighting	Cineo Lighting unveils LYNX LED bars - full-color, pixel-mappable 2’ and 4’ LED light bars.
06/05/2025	SmallHD	SmallHD announces Quantum 27, a 27” 4K, 10-bit on-set monitor with 1000nit peak luminance, deep blacks, wide color gamut, and the excellent contrast ratio.
06/05/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory announces Hawaii Hue Finesse for Final Cut Pro, Motion, Premiere Pro and After Effect to precisely finesse the color and exposure of any part of your image.
06/02/2025	Laowa	Laowa announces an 8-15mm T2.9 FF Fisheye Zoom Cine lens providing a 180° diagonal field of view, constant T2.9 aperture and 16 cm close focusing distance.
05/30/2025	OWC	SellYourMac.com, an Other World Computing (OWC) company, announced a limited-time promotional offer for customers trading in their 2019 Mac Pro desktops. From May 27 through June 30, 2025, customers can receive either cash back or OWC store credit of up to $500.
05/28/2025	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve 20, a major new update which includes more than 100 new features including powerful AI tools designed to assist you with all stages of your workflow.
05/28/2025	Sony	Sony announced its latest compact Cinema Line camera, the FX2, a 33MP full-frame sensor, 4K shooting up to 60 ps and Full HD up to 120 fps, a 3.68m-Dot OLED viewfinder, Al-based subject recognition and framing, 15+ stops of dynamic range, and 4K live streaming.
05/28/2025	evrApp	everAPP updates evrExpanse to version 5.6.4 with support for DaVinci Resolve CSV and more accurate TimeStamp preservation.
05/28/2025	Sonnet Tech	Sonnet Tech launches Echo 13, the first Thunderbolt 5 dock with built-in SSD storage. 13 ports, storage capacity from 1- 4 TB, and 2.5 Gb Ethernet.
05/27/2025	Symply	Symply today announced support for LTO-10, the newest advancement in Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology, offering unparalleled storage capacity and performance and the first Ethernet and Thunderbolt compatible LTO drives.
05/27/2025	Waves Audio	Waves Audio announces ILLUGEN, an unprecedented AI-powered text-to-sound engine desktop app that enables you to turn your text prompts into entirely original, never-before-heard custom-generated audio.
05/27/2025	Atomos	Atomos Introduces StudioSonic Shotgun Mic. Aa compact yet powerful wireless and wired shotgun microphone that’s a perfect match for Atomos’ Ninja and Shogun monitor-recorders, as well as professional cameras and recording devices.
05/27/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Grunge Titles for Final Cut Pro. These bring raw energy and attitude to your videos.
05/20/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Looped Backgrounds for Final Cut Pro. These create seamless animated gradients and abstract shapes ideal for backdrops or text.
05/18/2025	OWC	OWC launches Thunderbolt 5 Dock: one connection, 11 ports. 80 Gbps bi-directional speed, connect up to three 8K monitors, supports Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3, USB4 and USB-C devices and provides 140 W of power.
05/15/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Highlighter Box for Final Cut Pro. Create vibrant markers to make text and other elements stand out.
05/14/2025	Sennheiser	Sennheiser today announced a one-channel version of its Profile Wireless 2.4 GHz all-in-one microphone solution. Designed to be lightweight and ultra-portable, the one-channel version covers typical usage scenarios of solo creators.
05/14/2025	OWC	OWC launched My OWC app, which provides a more connected way to set up, manage, and get the most out of your hardware gear, right from the start.
05/08/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases a free update to Cosmos 2 for Final Cut Pro featuring new 3D objects, motion graphics elements and titles to help you create space-themed content.
05/07/2025	Small HD	Small HD opens for pre-order the wireless Ultra 10, an ultra-bright 10-inch touchscreen display with built-in wireless receiver from any Bolt 6 or Bolt 4K camera transmitter.
05/06/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Magic Transitions for Final Cut, Premiere, Motion and After Effects. Seamless transitions that blend masked objects with animated effects.
05/05/2025	Sennheiser	Sennheiser ships Spectra. A 1U rack-mounted wideband wireless ecosystem supporting wireless mics, IEMs, and control data in the very same RF channel and a single bodypack.
04/27/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Fast Transitions for Final Cut Pro. Add smooth, powerful cuts between scenes with directional slides, morphs, distortions, and perspective-driven effects.
04/24/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Vlog Pop for Final Cut Pro. Titles, effects and tools tailored for vlogging on YouTube.
04/17/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Type-on Titles for Final Cut Pro. Live-typed text based on vintage computer terminals, classic typewritten letters and hand-written notes.
04/15/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Fisheye. These transitions use lens distortion to create dynamic, immersive effects in Final Cut, Motion, Premiere and After Effects.
04/07/2025	Fx Factory	Fx Factory releases Documentary Tools for Final Cut Pro. An all-in-one solution containing titles, transitions, camera movements, LUTs and overlays, and designed to streamline the documentary editing process.
04/04/2025	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design announces DaVinci Resolve 20, which adds over 100 new features and AI tools such as AI IntelliScript, AI Animated Subtitles, AI Multicam SmartSwitch and AI Audio Assistant, as well as keyframe editing, voice over palettes, multi layer compositing tools, new optical flow vector tools and major updates to Magic Mask and depth map.
04/04/2025	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic PYXIS 12K, a new digital film camera that features a revolutionary 12K RGBW sensor in the versatile PYXIS camera design! Using the same sensor as URSA Cine 12K LF with 16 stops of dynamic range along with dual CFexpress media recorders, 10G Ethernet and Blackmagic Cloud global sync, all in a customizable body.
04/04/2025	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design announces a raft of new products: Cloud Backup 8, DeskcLink IP 100g, HyperDeck Shuttle 4K plus, ATEM switchers, and Cintel Scanner. Details on their website.
04/04/2025	AJA Video Systems	AJA Video Systems announced DANTE-12GAM, a 12G-SDI Dante® audio embedder/disembedder Mini-Converter; BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8, an IP video workflow bridge; a redesigned KUMO 6464-12G 12G-SDI router; and software updates.
04/04/2025	Sennheiser	Sennheiser launched THE NKH 8018, a compact stereo shotgun microphone for broadcasting and filming applications. This high-class short gun mic completes the company’s MKH 8000 range of RF condenser microphones, which are climate-proof and with virtually no off-axis coloration
04/04/2025	IMAX	IMAX unveiled an expansion of its IMAX Enhanced program — Stream it in IMAX Enhanced —with proprietary streaming technologies to enhance image and sound at the source, monitor quality in real time, and elevate the in-home experience of live programming.
04/04/2025	Cinedeck	Cinedeck announced the launch of CloudFlow Hub, an all-in-one solution for seamless media production workflows, featuring live ingest, caption embedding and transcoding in a single platform.
04/03/2025	Sony Electronics	Sony Electronics include the new HDC-F5500V Super35mm camera system with Variable Neutral Density (VND), the VENICE Extension System Mini ultra-compact Full-frame camera extension system, and OCELLUS (ASR-CT1), a camera tracking solution for enriching content creation.
04/03/2025	Panasonic Video & Audio Systems	12G-SDI Output for high-quality streaming, GENLOCK input for broadcast-quality synchronization in multi-camera systems, and a 4-channel audio input to support up to four external microphones.
04/03/2025	RED	RED released its advanced Cine-Broadcast Module, compatible with V-RAPTOR XL [X], V-RAPTOR [X] and standard V-RAPTOR and V-RAPTOR XL camera systems, the module supports live broadcasting of up to two channels of 4K 60P (HDR/SDR) via 12G-SDI and IP broadcasting compliant with SMPTE ST 2110 (TR-08) and up to a 4K 60P JPEG-XS feed.
04/03/2025	Aputure	Aputure announced the Aputure STORM 80c 3-Light kit. The kit includes several useful modifiers and accessories, all packed into a convenient rolling case, ideal for news and documentary filmmakers, independent video professionals in need of a small but complete lighting solution.
04/02/2025	Imagine Products	Imagine Products launches Shotput Studio 2.0, with Automation. This lets users save and reuse settings for Copy, Transcode, and Report job types to create fully customizable workflows.
04/02/2025	Adobe	Adobe announces new versions of Premiere Pro and After Effects with AI workflow features and dozens of improvements pro editors and motion designers have asked for.
04/02/2025	Maxon	Maxon announced their latest Maxon One update - with hundreds of new features and capabilities across its popular tools including ZBrush for desktop and iPad, Red Giant, Maxon Studio, Cinema 4D, Redshift and Cineware.
04/02/2025	OWC	OWC showcases, at NAB 2025, the OWC ThunderBlade X12 – Thunderbolt 5 Shuttle RAID with up to 96 TB of storage for media production professionals.
04/02/2025	FxFactory	FxFactory releases Spatial Kit for Final Cut Pro. Correct disparity, alignment issues and other technical problems with spatial and stereo 3D footage shot with stereo lenses for mirrorless cameras, side-by-side footage from multi-camera rigs and more.
04/02/2025	Foundry	Foundry today announced Nuke Stage, a new application purpose-built for virtual production and in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) which links pre-production through to final pixels in one pipeline.
04/02/2025	OWC	OWC launches SoftRAID 8.5 for macOS and Windows. And notes that this SoftRAID 8.5 driver is now included with Apple’s macOS 15.4 update.
04/02/2025	Teradek	Teradek introduced flexible V-Antennas for Bolt 6. These are designed specifically for the rigors of set life. Built to bend in every direction, they provide enhanced durability while maintaining exceptional range and performance in any RF environment.
04/02/2025	OWC	OWC launched the OWC Archive Pro Ethernet, a fast and reliable network-based LTO backup and archiving solution engineered for media and entertainment, government agencies, and any business that needs to protect large volumes of critical data.
04/02/2025	Cinedeck	Cinedeck introduces the RX3, a compact, high-performance portable ingest solution designed for remote productions, podcasts, and content creators.
04/02/2025	MASV	MAS, capture-to-cloud provider, announced upcoming integration with Adobe’s Frame.io to streamline production.
04/01/2025	FxFactory	FxFactory released Cinematic Freezes for Final Cut Pro. High-impact freeze frame effects with bold titles, animations and cinematic LUTs.
04/01/2025	Axle AI	Axle AI announces that its Axle AI MAM and Axle AI Cloud now support complete data privacy for high-resolution media, proxy files, metadata, and user data, protecting your content from AI scraping and unauthorized access.
04/01/2025	Brainstorm	Brainstorm announces the latest additions to the Edison Ecosystem, a modular proposal that seeks to transform any live or online virtual content creation into an immersive experience through AR and virtual environments.
04/01/2025	Colorfront	Colorfront will showcase tools that streamline digital cinema workflows for HDR projectors and emissive LED walls at CinemaCon 2025, Las Vegas.
04/01/2025	Avid	Avid announced a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services, delivering a new cloud-based production framework that enables unparalleled access to Avid’s post-production solutions, including the Avid Media Composer video editing software and Avid NEXIS storage, on AWS.
03/31/2025	Axle AI & DataClay	Axle AI's AI-powered media asset management (MAM) solutions, and Dataclay, the pioneer of automated, data-driven video production, announced a partnership combining the power of Axle AI’s automated video tagging and search platform with Dataclay’s Templater technology for automated motion graphics, allowing creation of multiple variants of targeted video at scale, with features including personalization and localization of video segments and onscreen graphics.
03/31/2025	Axle AI	Axle AI announces: Scene Understanding and Semantic Search, two key features of Axle AI’s enterprise on-premise configurations, are now available for MacOS, and Axle AI Cloud, the company’s cloud-native version media management and collaboration software, is now available for private deployments. This allows media content owners to keep their cloud media workflows local and private, with no connection to cloud hyper-scalers.
03/31/2025	Axle AI & Archiware	Axle AI and Archiware announce a new optimized solution for the latest Apple M4 Mac Mini and Mac Studio. This integration combines AI-powered media search, intelligent metadata tagging, and seamless archiving — all running efficiently on Apple’s cutting-edge hardware.
03/31/2025	QuickLink	QuickLink, provider of multi-camera video productions and remote contributions, will showcase QuickLink StudioEdge for the first time at NAB Show 2025. With StudioEdge, broadcasters and production teams can seamlessly introduce remote guests from every major video conferencing platform, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams and StudioCall into productions, optimized with ground-breaking AI technology.
03/31/2025	Signiant	At NAB Show 2025, Signiant (Booth# W1531) will showcase its Camera-to-Any-Cloud workflow, highlighting how Signiant’s growing file support enables immediate, accelerated file transfers while recording.
03/28/2025	Krotos	Krotos announced the launch of Krotos Studio Max, a new subscription tier combining Krotos Studio Pro with full access to the company’s entire library collection — more than 36,000 professional sound effects in total.
03/28/2025	Flanders Scientific	Flanders Scientific introduces the XMP270, a 26.5" QD-OLED HDR light-weight reference monitor built to bring post-production grade accuracy to live production environments.
03/27/2025	Apple	Apple updates Final Cut Pro (v11.1), Motion (v5.10) and Compressor (v4.10). Click to view all details.
03/27/2025	OWC	OWC released the OWC Jellyfish B24 and OWC Jellyfish S24. The Jellyfish B24 provides seamless collaboration and nearline backup, while the Jellyfish S24 offers a full SSD production server,
03/27/2025	SmallHD	SmallHD partnered with Wooden Camera to bundle accessories, camera control, and a Cine 7 monitor for the Sony BURANO camera.
03/24/2025	FxFactory	FxFactory releases Reveal, providing smooth animations to reveal a clip behind existing video content and dynamic transitions with no need to adjust clip in/out points.
03/24/2025	Hedge	Hedge updates Canister and Offshoot. Canister enables DITs to work faster by cascading file transfers. Offshoot simplifies LTO backup from multiple sources.
03/21/2025	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design released DaVinci Resolve 19.1.4/DaVinci Resolve Studio 19.1.4, Fusion Studio 19.1.4 and Blackmagic Camera 9.3 Update, which also includes updates for URSA Cine 12K LF.
03/18/2025	Telestream	Telestream enhances Vantage. Upgrades include compliance, quality control, MAM, and archive workflows; next-generation ingest, media processing, and playout servers, and advanced AI and cloud-native developments.
03/11/2025	Tether Tools	Tether Tools announces Optima 10G Cable, still photography tethers designed to deliver 10 Gbps transfers at distances up to 63 feet.
03/11/2025	BeeYou.tv	BeeYou.tv is an avant-garde video conferencing and video streaming platform that blends a professional studio with a user-friendly interface. It prioritizes interactivity, global reach, and ethical tech practices.
03/11/2025	FxFactory	FxFactory releases EaseEase 1.2 for Final Cut Pro. This adds motion blur and more easing functions for keyframed animation.
03/10/2025	Projective	Projective will showcase Strawberry Multisite, a post-production collaboration solution designed to seamlessly bridge the gap between discrete cloud and multiple on-premises infrastructures at the NAB Show.
03/05/2025	Apple	Apple updates Mac Studio with M4 Max/M3 Ultra chips. Available March 12.
03/05/2025	Apple	Apple updates MacBook Air with M4 chip and longer battery life. Available March 12.
03/05/2025	FxFactory	FxFactory releases Action Titles for Final Cut Pro. Full-screen animated titles designed for bold, action-packed visuals.
03/04/2025	QuickLink	QuickLink will launch StudioPro-NDI and StudioPro-3, at the NAB Show. These feature an advanced workflow for 4K, cloud-based production.
03/03/2025	Atomos	Atomos today announced Shinobi GO, a slim, lightweight, high brightness, 5-inch 1500nit HDR monitor designed for content creators and photographers.
03/02/2025	Muvi	Muvi released “2K vs 4K: A Neat Comparison of 2K and 4K Resolution.” This white paper compares the two formats from a streaming perspective.
02/28/2025	Krotos	Krotos launches Music: Volume 1 — the first music-focused expansion for Krotos Studio. This contains 13 performable presets that let users customize tracks as they generate — eliminating the need for searching music libraries.
02/28/2025	FxFactory	FxFactory releases Dynamic Callouts for Final Cut Pro. 30 templates to highlight key details in your videos with style and precision.
02/27/2025	TVTech	TVTech published a free guide to IP media production covering how the technology has matured as well as the trends, benefits and options available for media companies considering the transition.
02/25/2025	FxFactory	FxFactory releases Instant Filters for Final Cut, Motion, Premiere and After Effects. These are LUT-based filters to lend cinematic and vintage vibes to video.
02/25/2025	LucidLink	At NAB, LucidLink will update its storage collaboration platform to add enhanced enterprise readiness and new capabilities to streamline production for teams of all sizes.
02/23/2025	Variety	Variety reports that Technicolor and its related companies may shut down as early as Monday, Feb. 24, due to “severe financial challenges.
02/22/2025	Hugging Face	Hugging Face reports on new technology they are releasing which simplifies the process of creating indexes for and analyzing visual media.
02/20/2025	Jumper	Jumper updates its media search engine with multi-lingual support, updated AI models, and faster speed.
02/20/2025	DJI	DJI releases the DJO $S Mini Gimbal Stabilizer. Weighing only 2 lb, this RS stabilization algorithm to both smartphone and mirrorless vlogging.
02/19/2025	FxFactory	FxFactory released Bokeh Transitions for Final Cut Pro. These provide light and particles-based transitions, suited for wedding and travel highlights.
02/17/2025	FxFactory	FxFactory released “Living Titles” for Final Cut Pro. Animated titles that match your text with action.
02/17/2025	OWC Radio	Cirina Catania interviews Larry Jordan for his opinions on technology, training and the future of media. Produced by OWC Radio.
02/03/2025	Apple	Apple updates Final Cut Pro to 11.0.1 with a bug fix release.
02/12/2025	AxyMotion	AxyMotion introduces EasyEase for Final Cut Pro. Apply smooth motion between keyframes for Position, Scale, and Rotation.
02/12/2025	OWC	OWC and Archiware announced a strategic partnership to deliver seamless shared storage, cloning, backup, and archiving for collaborative workflows.
02/12/2025	Grass Valley	Grass Valley showcases latest live media production tools.
02/12/2025	NAB Show	AI takes center stage at the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas in April through a new partnership with FBRC.
02/12/2025	FxFactory	FxFactory releases 3D Kinetic Titles for Final Cut Pro. Sleek, modern titles with 3D animation and effects.
02/12/2025	Imagine Comunications	Steve Reynolds, CEO, Imagine Communications, offers five predictions for media in 2025.
02/12/2025	Leitz Cine	Leitz Cine expands the THALIA 65 family of extra-large format lenses with a new ultra-wide 20mm focal length. Purpose built for the needs of 65mm film and digital 65 formats, the 11 focal lengths in the THALIA 65 family offer an elegant option for cinematographers.
02/06/2025	HPA Tech Retreat	The HPA Tech Retreat committee announced that MrBeast Head of Post Production and Executive Producer, Joshua Kulic, and Shawn Hendrix will present “Behind the Scenes of MrBeast.” This provides a behind-the-scenes look at MrBeast’s most expensive YouTube video ever made, “2,000 People Fight For $5,000,000,” for the Amazon Prime series “Beast Games.’
02/06/2025	ZaxCom	ZaxCom introduces MicPlexer 3. This is a RF filter and amplifier offering enhanced frequency coverage, a 50 MHz tuning window, continuous 2 MHz step tuning, variable output level control, and RF overload indicators.
02/04/2025	TetherTools	TetherTools released TetherPro Optima 10G Cables.featuring optimized chipsets for 10Gbps high speed, dedicated data transfers.
02/04/2025	CineD	CineD reports that Blackmagic released the newest version of their popular app – Blackmagic Camera 2.0 for Android. This update includes remote control and monitoring of several phones at the same time, the ability to drag and select multiple clips, and capturing up to 120 and 240fps on supported Sony Xperia devices.
02/04/2025	Small HD	Small HD updates the Ultra 7 camera monitor offering 2300nits of brightness, 6G-SDI that allow you to ingest 4K signal, a 2-Pin power passthrough for cleaner builds, an Ethernet port for camera control, plus a joystick and tactile physical buttons for control in any conditions.
02/04/2025	OWC	OWC releases Dock Ejector, a free utility for efficiently and safely ejecting all storage devices connected to a Mac or PC, including SoftRAID and Apple RAID volumes, by ensuring all data has been written before any disk is unmounted.
01/31/2025	CalDigit	CalDigit announces the Element 5 hub, with 9 ports of powerful connectivity - Thunderbolt 5, USB-C and USB-A. Plus 90W power for charging. Designed for the newest Apple M4 Macs featuring the same 120Gb/s Thunderbolt 5 ports.
01/31/2025	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design introduced the URSA Cine 12K LF Body (US$6,995). This is a new version of the camera that has all the quality and features of the URSA Cine 12K but excludes many of the accessories.
01/31/2025	BorisFX	BorisFX introduces Optics 2025 - cinematic effects for Photoshop and Lightroom, including AI-powered masking, dynamic particle brushes, multi-layer presets, UI interface improvements and more.
01/30/2025	FxFactory	FxFactory releases “Gray Scale Titles” for Final Cut Pro. These are minimalist titles and impressive isometric designs in black and white.
01/30/2025	Sony	Sony announces production and technical gear planned for the US Super Bowl - more than 100 cameras!
01/29/2025	Sony Japan	Sony announced this week that they are ending blank Blu-Ray media production and sales. You can still buy their movies on BluRay, but you won’t be making your own movies on it for much longer.
01/29/2025	PTZ Optics	PTZ Optics offers the Studio 4K camera providing 4K resolution, 12X or 20X zoom and conveniently Hive-Linked to their easy-to-use online platform, Hive Studio, delivering future-ready connectivity and control from anywhere.
01/29/2025	Grass VAlley	Grass Valley is showcasing a range of cutting-edge production solutions for the live events, corporate, and education sectors.
01/29/2025	Flanders Scientific	Flanders Scientific provides simplified multi-camera monitoring, especially in Quad-View, for XMP monitors. Simply connect 4 sources of the same frame rate and the monitor handles the rest.
01/29/2025	Tether Tools	Tether Tools announces the StrapMoore with adjustable straps and a non-slip lining, it keeps your equipment safely attached to c-stands, light stands, tripods, or various mounting arms.
01/24/2025	FxFactory	FxFactory releases Shop Stories for Final Cut Pro. These are vertical video templates to create professional, eye-catching promo videos
01/24/2025	DPA Microphones	DPA announces its new CORE+ technology, a groundbreaking, patent-pending innovation for distortion-free microphone sound. This eliminates the non-linearities typically generated by the membrane and electronic components of a microphone to redefine what’s possible in sound capture.
01/24/2025	Matthews	Matthews introduces the Matthews 5" Pocket C-Stand with 1/4"-20 Adapter! Engineered for creative professionals working tight spaces or small-scale setups, this compact stand packs all the functionality of our iconic C-Stand into a lightweight, portable design.
01/22/2025	FxFactory	FxFactory announces Glitch Pop. Unique glitchy titles with warp distortions and chromatic aberration
01/22/2025	CineGear	CineGear postpones CineGear - NY due to LA fires affecting the entire media community.
01/22/2025	B & H	B & H offers “Simplifying Virtual Production: A How-To Guide & Demo.” In this episode, Steve Giralt breaks down how virtual production works including how to control your virtual environment, motion control, how to light your scene, phantom track, and more.
01/22/2025	Sonnet	Sonnet announces the industry’s first-to-ship Thunderbolt 5 Dock.
01/21/2025	NAB	NAB publishes long-awaited “Future of TV Initiative Report.” This 32-page report aims to guide FCC in proceedings to end ATSC 1.0 and transition to ATSC 3.0
01/21/2025	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF was recently added to the Netflix Approved Camera List.
01/21/2025	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design released DaVinci Resolve 19.1.3, which improves cache clearing and better support for previews of user generated Fusion effects, ensuring the text or graphics templates users create will be able to be previewed before applying them to the timeline, speeding up users’ effects workflow.
01/16/2025	DPA	DPA Microphones will show MicroLock, its new compact microphone connector at NAMM & ISE. This is a newly developed locking mechanism and compact design compatible with a variety of wireless systems.
01/16/2025	CalRec	CalRec will introduce two new connected audio mixers at ISE 2025: Argo M (24-fader) and Type R (12-fader), along with True Control 2.0, remote audio control software.
01/14/2025	NAB	NAB opened registration for their April 5-9 event in Las Vegas. A key theme this year is: “Sports Summit: The Future of Sports Rights and Fan Experience.”
01/14/2025	FxFactory	FxFactory releases Essential Tools for Final Cut Pro. Grid layouts, callouts, titles, transitions and splitscreens for your everyday tasks.
01/13/2025	Cinedeck	Cinedeck released Cinedeck 2.0.18. This version integrates with broadcast orchestration software, and automatically recovers from network disruptions.
01/13/2025	DPA Microphones	DPA Microphones has acquired the majority share of Vienna-based Austrian Audio. Austrian Audio has a strong offering of Large Diaphragm Microphones. Both companies address the high end of the market.
01/07/2025	OWC	OWC announces the ThunderBlade X12, a ThunderBolt 5 NVMe RAID containing up to 12 NVMe blades with a storage capacity up to 96 TB.
01/07/2025	Maxon	Maxon announces the acquisition of Laubwerk. Laubwerk’s vast library of ready-to-use 3D plant and tree models are widely used by artists working in architectural visualization and visual effects.
01/07/2025	SmallHD	SmallHD integrated their Ultra 7 monitor with Trader’s wireless transmission technology combining a Bolt 6 Transmitter inside a SmallHD Ultra 7 monitor. Wireless camera control from anywhere.
01/07/2025	Teradek	Teradek announced the Ace 750 HDMI wireless video system gives you easy one-touch pairing, auto frequency-switching, additional 6GHz channels, and the Bolt Manager App for iOS and Android, delivering the most robust signal with the least effort.
01/07/2025	FxFactory	FxFactory released Unreal Effects for Final Cut Pro. It provides Warps, tears, and color-based distortions for a dreamlike look.
01/07/2025	Topaz Labs	Topaz Labs is releasing a light version of Gigapixel on iOS this month. Called “Gigapixel Mobile, it brings their cutting-edge AI image enhancement to the iPhone for the first time. Releasing Jan. 22, 2025.
01/07/2025	Getty	Getty & Shutterstock have agreed to merge, creating a company worth nearly $4 billion. Getty CEO will lead the combined entity.
01/02/2025	Krotos	Krotos, known for its sound design software, has introduced the world’s first commercial AI image-to-ambience feature in its Krotos Studio software. Upload a picture and Krotos Studio’s AI generates a custom text prompt that then creates tailored audio ambiences
12/22/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory releases Metaburner is an advanced metadata generator for Final Cut Pro.
12/16/2024	Renderboxes	Renderboxes, a UK-based manufacturer of high-end workstations with extreme performance and reliability for the creative community, has launched the Photon transportable workstation.
12/16/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory releases Fun Titles for Final Cut Pro. These animated titles have a fun, upbeat theme.
12/16/2024	Atomos	Atomos releases an upgrade for Shinobi II monitors providing support for more Canon, Sony, & Nikon cameras, along with improved touch to focus.
12/16/2024	Boris FX	Boris RX releases Mocha Pro 2025 including two new AI tools: Object Brush and Matte Assist; plus new camera solving for moving objects in 3D space.
12/10/2024	OpenAI	TV Tech reports that OpenAI officially launched “Sora Turbo,” a GenAI video tool which is “significantly faster” than its beta version.
12/10/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory released Trackable PiP for FCP and Premiere. This creates 4-way split-screens from trackable regions, with separate controls for appearance and animation for each overlay.
12/10/2024	Röde	RODE updated the Wireless GO III, a wireless microphone system, with a 2-person configuration with two transmitters and a plethora of upgraded features like 32-bit float onboard recording, internal storage, and increased transmission distance.
12/10/2024	EditShare	EditShare announces the appointment of Brad Turner as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 8, 2024, succeeding Ramu Potarazu, who moves to their Board of Directors.
12/07/2024	Vizrt	Vizrt launched TriCaster Vizon, it offers IP connectivity, configurable SDI I/O, powerful switching, audio mixing and state of the art graphics, TriCaster Vizion also includes new AI features and graphics capabilities with TriCaster Graphics powered by Viz Flowics.
12/06/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory released Fresh Face for Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects and Motion. Easily add subtle facial beauty effects to human faces.
12/06/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory released Bento Grids for Final Cut Pro. These effects provide reimagined split-screen templates with fluid animations and spacious layouts.
12/04/2024	Pliant	Pliant Technologies will highlight its range of solutions at LDI Show 2024. This includes the CRP-C12 Compact Radio Pack, designed for seamless integration with CrewCom and CrewCom CB2 systems and its updated SB11L2 SmartBoom LITE Headset and the new PHS-IEHU Miniature In-ear Headset to provide even more headset options for its customers
12/04/2024	Maxon	Maxon, maker of powerful, approachable software solutions for content creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects, and more, today released updates across its Maxon One product suite, with new features in Cinema 4D, Redshift, ZBrush and ZBrush for iPad, and Red Giant.
12/02/2024	Flanders Scientific	Flanders Scientific introduces the DM242 10bit LCD monitor. With 20% higher contrast than the DM240 and an impressive 63% improvement over the DM241, the DM242 offers superior black levels, enhanced power efficiency, and better off-axis viewing.
11/26/2024	Vixrt	Vizrt introduces the Trickster Vision, a media switcher with 44 live inputs, seamless audio and video switching, innovative AI features, 10-bit SDR workflows, and graphics powered by Viz Flowics.
11/25/2024	Krotos	Krotos announces the release of the Creator Toolkit for Krotos Studio. Designed for content creators, video editors, and social media influencers, this versatile preset pack offers high-quality, customizable sound effects and intuitive performance controls.
11/25/2024	Studio Technologies	Studio Technologies announced the Model 352A and Model 354A Talk Stations. These support Dante audio-over-Ethernet digital media technology and are ideal for voice paging applications, including theater, live-event, and industrial applications. IFB (talent cue) is also supported=.
11/25/2024	evrExpanse	evrExpanse announces the release of evrExpanse 5.2.0. New features include: Metadata burn-in, enhanced resolution options, seamless NAS integration.
11/21/2024	BorisFX	BorisFX announces Sapphire 2025. New features include VHS Damage effect, Dissolve light leaks, new lens flares and new presets.
11/21/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory released Track Pop for Final Cut Pro. These are motion-trackable callouts designed for the tracker built into Final Cut Pro.
11/13/2024	Apple	Apple updates Final Cut Pro (v11), Motion and Logic. Big new features include Transcribe to Captions and Magnetic Masks.
11/13/2024	Marshall Electronics	Marshall Electronics introduces the new CV630-BI and CV630-WI IP PTZ Cameras. They feature 25X UHD (HEVC) IP capabilities, making them ideal for live broadcast, newscast, reality TV, concerts, corporate, government, courtroom, house of worship and education applications.
11/13/2024	Sony Electronics	Sony Electronics Inc. is expanding its DWX Series of true digital wireless technology with the DWM-30 professional handheld microphone.
11/12/2024	Intelligent Assistance	Intelligent Assistance announces captionAnimator and captionTranslator. The new captionAnimator app converts Final Cut Pro Captions to “burned in” Titles, with style!
11/12/2024	iodyne	iodyne, developer of the world’s fastest Thunderbolt storage for media professionals, announced the official release of Windows support for iodyne Pro Data.
11/12/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory announced Page Turn Transitions for Final Cut Pro, 50 beautifully animated paper stacks, page flips and classic page turns.
11/12/2024	QuickLink	QuickLink announced today that NewBlue Captivate graphics software is now integrated as a standard feature on all models of QuickLink StudioPro, flagship 4K video production platform for corporate, sports, government, education and house of worship video storytellers.
11/12/2024	Blackmagic Design	BMD releases Fusion Studio 19.1, which adds new Fusion effects including generators so users can quickly create backgrounds such as stage curtains, a star field and gradient or radial lines.
11/12/2024	Blackmagic Design	BMD releases DaVinci Resolve 19.1, which adds a range of features and improvements that give more control and significantly speed up multicam, audio and visual effects workflows, including new Fusion titles and effects, better effect handling for stereo tracks, improved object mask caching and support for spatial photos and video.
11/12/2024	OWC	OWC announced the general availability launch of the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub providing three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port for use with Macs or iPads.
11/12/2024	EVRapp	EVRapp announces the release of evrExpanse 4.6.0, with a more efficient interface and multiple bug fixes.
11/12/2024	Jungle Power	Jungle Power, a new company dedicated to renewable energy, announced renewable energy solutions that are designed to meet the rigorous demands of production environments
11/10/2024	Witchcraft Software	Witchcraft Software introduces Jumper, a powerful AI search engine for media, which runs locally on your computer. No clouds. No uploads. Totally private.
11/07/2024	LucidLink	LucidLink announced the launch of its next-generation product expanding LucidLink’s real-time cloud collaboration across desktop, browser and mobile, freeing teams to instantly and securely access their data wherever they are working.
11/07/2024	SmartSound	SmartSound releases The Classics, customizable stock music of iconic orchestral works.
11/07/2024	Vizrt	Vizrt is presenting a webinar Nov. 21 on exploring the latest video technologies and techniques that enable organizations to deliver effective internal communications that truly engage employees.
11/07/2024	B&H	Nikon announces the Z50 II, a camera designed for content creators for less than $1,000.
11/07/2024	Teradek	Teradek presents a white paper explaining the difference in wireless video between zero latency video transmission and WiFi.
10/31/2024	Axle AI	Axle AI announced three new bundles with Apple’s M4 Mac Mini allowing a fully unattended media asset management system running on premise, in the same network as editing workstations and NAS storage. Axle AI MAM software supports integrations with Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, and, via an optional module, Avid Media Composer.
10/31/2024	OWC	OWC announced the full compatibility of its OWC Thunderbolt 5 innovations – including its OWC Envoy Ultra SSD and OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cables – with the latest Mac mini powered by the new M4 Pro chip and MacBook Pro powered by the M4 Pro and M4 Max family of chips.
10/31/2024	EditShare	EditShare updates EditShare One for Flow. Find assets in seconds with enhanced search and dynamic tree navigation. Preview media with improved playback controls and add detailed logging data, including insights from AI-powered video analysis and audio transcripts.
10/31/2024	BorisFX	BorisFX announces Continuum 2025 with new AI-supported motion blur, license plate blurring, transitions and updated effects. Plus improvements to Particle Illusion.
10/31/2024	Chaos	Chaos releases V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max, bringing Gaussian Splat support, new ways to create interactive virtual tours and more to the most complete rendering solution in the world.
10/30/2024	Sennheiser	Sennheiser introduces Profile Wireless, a two-channel, 2.4 GHz wireless microphone system that connects to mobile phones, cameras or computers, and can be used as a clip-on mic, handheld mic or table-top microphone – whatever the situation demands.
10/30/2024	B&H	Canon released a new RF-S f/4 STM Dual lens to capture 3D content for spatial, 3D 180° and 3D theater formats.
10/30/2024	B&H	Canon unveiled three new hybrid RF lenses, two full-frame f/1.4 primes (24mm & 50mm) and one with an internal zoom from 70 - 200mm.
10/29/2024	LiveU	LiveU posted a recording of all their new IP-video contribution, production and distribution products revealed at IBC 2024.
10/29/2024	Telos Alliance	Telos Alliance unveils Telos Alliance xNode2, the ultimate “universal translator” between external analog, microphone, and AES/EBU devices and Livewire+ AES67 AoIP networks.
10/28/2024	TV Tech	TV Tech just released a free “Guide to Intercoms.” A reliable intercom system is the glue that holds live production together.
10/28/2024	TV Tech	TV Tech reports that California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a more than doubling of the state’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program.
10/28/2024	Bright Tangerine	Bright Tangerine launches a new range of accessories for the Canon C400 including top plate and filler piece; and the new universally-compatible Create series.
10/28/2024	Telestream	Telestream announced Live Capture 3.6.3, supporting new live production capabilities, including fully sync’d recordings for multicam setups.
10/22/2024	Shure	Location Sound reports that Shure released the latest addition to the Axient Digital family: the Axient Digital PSM — Advanced Digital In-Ear Monitoring System.
10/15/2024	OWC	OWC releases SoftRAID 8.3. The update adds new features, several key fixes, and maximizes your system’s performance and reliability, even on older macOS versions.
10/15/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory releases Transcriber 1.2. Create titles, keywords, and summaries directly from your transcriptions through powerful integration with ChatGPT. Supports FCP, Premiere & After Effects.
10/15/2024	Hedge	Hedge updates OffShoot to version 24.4, providing improved file handling, search filtering, improved transfers and direct access to cloud providers.
10/15/2024	Vizrt	Vizrt introduces two new TriCasters: Trickster Vizion and TriCaster Mini S. The Vizion is designed for designed for broadcasters and live event producers with 44 live inputs, powerful switching, and IP connectivity. The Mini S is their first first software-only video production solution.
10/15/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory releases Surreal Mographs for Final Cut Pro. These provide Mesmerizing motion graphics and backdrops.
10/15/2024	Brainstorm	Brainstorm releases InfinitySet Lite, a streamlined tool for virtual production. Optimized for PTZ cameras, the new product provides additional flexibility and simplicity for virtual production and AR content creation, at a lower price point.
10/13/2024	Larry Jordan	Here’s an index to all Larry Jordan’s NAB Show New York interviews covering new products, new ideas and industry analysis.
10/07/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory released 3D Camera for Final Cut Pro. This provides 30 templates to create smooth pans, tilts and dramatic zooms.
10/04/2024	TVtech	TVTech has an in-depth article comparing fresnel lighting with incandescent vs. LED bulbs; and how the shadows are different. Very interesting!
10/04/2024	TVtech	TVTech provides a fascinating report on the latest AI impact on media from various companies at IBC 2024.
10/04/2024	Facilis Technology	Facilis will showcase new remote workflows, MAM features and HUB enhancements at NAB Show New York 2024, including Facilis' Shared File System HUB software, hardware, and FastTracker Asset Management solutions.
10/04/2024	evrApps	evrAPPs releases evrExpanse 5, the latest version of our powerful transcoding and media management tool with major enhancements to Final Cut Pro integration and advanced 3D LUT application features
10/02/2024	O’Reilly	O’Reilly launches the O’Reilly AI Academy, online training on how to prompt GenAI, use it to enhance critical thinking, improve communication skills, and more.
10/01/2024	Krotos Studio	Krotos Studio announces the AI Ambience Generator. Generate custom soundscapes with AI using simple text descriptions, with fully customizable presets.
10/01/2024	Larry Jordan	When you hear “NAB Show” the first thought that comes to mind is: “What’s New?” Here’s what Larry Jordan considers the highlights of upcoming new product announcements at NAB – New York 2024.
10/01/2024	Leitz	Cine lens manufacturer Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH has changed its name to Leitz Cine GmbH. The name change aligns more with the company’s lens brand name “Leitz,” which has become an industry standard over the past 15 years.
09/30/2024	Audeze	Audeze announces the release of CRBN2, their latest and most advanced electrostatic headphone. CRBN2 introduces Audeze’s patent pending Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator (SLAM) technology for an unprecedented level of transparency and bass response.
09/27/2024	TV Technology	TV Tech publishes a free ebook guide to remote production. This offers insight and case studies on the trends and management techniques that are making remote media production a reality today.
09/27/2024	SmallHD	SmallHD releases the Quantum 32. A true reference quantum-dot 31.5” OLED HDR monitor featuring uniform luminance up to 1000nits, and extending color gamut coverage to 99% of DCI-P3.
09/25/2024	Ford Motor Company	At the recent SID Vehicle Display and Interface Conference, Ford Motor Company gave a presentation that described how they are testing a holographic film laminated into a windshield for use as a Head-up Display (HUD)
09/25/2024	Marshall Electronics	At NAB-NY, Marshall Electronics will highlight three new PTZs, Point-Tilt-Zoom, cameras: the CV612, CV620, and CV625. Key features include auto-tracking and deeper zooms.
09/24/2024	Pliant Technologies	At NAB-NY, Pliant Technologies will feature a range of its latest innovations, including the CRP-C12 Compact Radio Pack, an award-winning addition designed for seamless integration with CrewCom and CrewCom CB2 systems.
09/24/2024	Catania Studios	Catania Studios and HSMC announced their filmmaking conference - “Make Magic with Media - for High Schoolers, Teachers, and Parents at Zeitgeist in Duluth on October 26th.
09/20/2024	Shotoku Broadcast Systems	Shotoku won a Best of IBC Award for SoftRail, a robotic camera system merging the path-following capabilities of a physical rail system with the total freedom of a free-roaming studio pedestal.
09/17/2024	V-Nova	At IBC, V-Nova unveils its Lumiere award-winning V-Nova PresenZ format which leverages traditional CG with cinematic-grade, motion-sickness-free, 6-degrees of freedom XR experiences.
09/17/2024	Ross Video	At IBC, Ross Video launched Carbonite Ultra Solo, a compact, cost-effective UHD production switcher.
09/17/2024	MRMC	At IBC, Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC) showcased a range of motion control systems for broadcast (Studiobot LT) and cinema (Cinebot). They also demoed seamless workflows between MRMC, Nikon and Red.
09/17/2024	Atomos	At IBC, Atomos made five big announcements: Frame.io support, DropBox collaboration, Ninja Phone released, Shinobi II announced and released, and Ninja Shogun updated.
09/17/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory releases “Colorful Text Boxes” for Final Cut Pro. Animated title overlays to add calls to action to your videos.
09/17/2024	ColorFront	At IBC, Colorfront showcased cloud-based color processing delivered over low-bandwidth Internet, along with new HDR, audio tools and workflow tools.
09/17/2024	Cinegear	Cinegear - Atlanta registration opens. (Free until Sept. 28).
09/16/2024	TV Technology	TV Technology announces Best of Show winners at IBC 2024.
09/13/2024	Sennheiser	Sennheiser releases the EW-DX EM 4 Dante receiver, a network-ready, 4-channel receiver (19”, 1U) optimized for large multichannel systems in live audio, touring, broadcasting, theatre, and system integration applications.
09/13/2024	Skyfire	Skyfire merges with EchelonAI. Rebrands as Skyfire AI, providing basic-though-advanced training and FAA consulting, drone program implementation, piloting services, program development and the guidance.
09/13/2024	DPA Microphones	At IBC, DPA Microphones released its new 2061 Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone, the 2061 lavaliere is a high-quality, easy-to-use solution that is great for any live or recording application.
09/13/2024	AJA Video Systems	At IBC, AJA introduced new solutions for IP, color and cloud workflows including Kona IP25, OG-Colorbox, ColorBox v3.0, and more.
09/13/2024	Wisycom	At IBC, Wisycom released its new MTH610 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter, the latest addition to the brand’s Symphony line of products. Designed for professional wireless microphone applications, the new handheld features dual-band capability in the 470 to 1260 MHz range.
09/13/2024	IntoPIX	At iBC, IntoPIX announced that its pre-release of the latest version of its JPEG XS IP cores and SDK, now supporting Master and Proxy encoding/decoding.
09/13/2024	Waves	Waves updates Cloud MX, its audio mixer, designed for modern broadcast environments, delivering pristine audio, high-precision mix control, and creative processing capabilities, with full integration of Waves’ massive catalog of audio plugins – all in a scalable, remotely operated, broadcast-ready cloud workflow.
09/13/2024	Teradek	At IBC, Teradek released CTRL.5, an integrated 5-inch touchscreen providing remote-control lens focus pulling, including unlimited digital marks, view focus and iris scales, rangefinder information, depth of field, and more.
09/12/2024	Larry Jordan	In an interview with Larry O’Connor, CEO of OWC, here’s an explanation of what Thunderbolt 5 means to media creators.
09/12/2024	Topaz Labs	Releases new version of GigaPixel, double the detail and resolution in recovering faces, while preserving original facial features and form.
09/12/2024	Small HD	SmallHD introduces the Ultra 10, a weather-resistant, ultra-bright 10" video monitor with innovative PageOS navigation tools, 6G-SDI architecture, and unprecedented ingress protection.
09/12/2024	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design announced PYXIS 5” monitor, updates for ATEM switchers, and pricing for URSA 17K digital film camera.
09/12/2024	OWC	OWC today announced the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD. First Thunderbolt 5 storage device with double the speed of Thunderbolt 3/4.
09/12/2024	LucidLink	AT IBC, LucidLink is showcasing their latest integrations with Adobe, featuring the LucidLink Panel for Adobe After Effects.
09/12/2024	Brainstorm	At IBC, Brainstorm showcases a virtual production demonstration, powered by its flagship solution InfinitySet in combination with XD Motion’s state-of-the-art systems: ARCAM 10 and ARCAM 20, advanced robotic systems designed for intricate, dynamic shots in virtual production.
09/12/2024	Dalet	Dalet named “IDC Innovator” for its collaborative, AI-enabled workflows leveraging a cloud-native technology stack for production, distribution, archive, and monetization across various channels.
09/12/2024	Tinkerlist.tv	A consortium of broadcast and universities creates a new control room workflow using voice, XR and AI. This describes their “Proof of Concept”.
09/11/2024	Hedge	Hedge updates their website, OffShoot, PostLab 2.0, Canister, Mimic and EditReady.
09/11/2024	Krotos	Krotos showcases Krotos Studio Pro, enabling users to import up to 4,000 sound effects per preset, providing endless creative possibilities, and fully integrated with any DAW or available as a standalone application.
09/10/2024	Maxon	Maxon announced ZBrish for iPad. This brings the core features of the desktop version, boasting over 200 exclusive digital sculpting brushes and advanced tools like ZRemesher, Sculptris Pro, and DynaMesh.
09/10/2024	Iris & Marshall Electronics	Iris and Marshall Electronics are collaborating to bring Iris’ embedded software integration to Marshall cameras, allowing users to control their devices via the cloud directly in the Iris cloud control technology platform.
09/10/2024	iodyne	iodyne announced Pro Mini, portable storage device offers unprecedented smart features for on-set, edit, VFX, virtual production, broadcast and live event workflows.
09/10/2024	Sony	Sony Electronics announces the latest version of Virtual Production Tool Set, available winter 2024. This is a pair of software applications, the Camera and Display Plugin and the Color Calibrator, that improve the virtual production workflow for broadcast and cinema.
09/10/2024	DPP	In a recent study, DPP discovered a “striking divide in how media companies and their technology partners approach cyber security.” Technology vendors tend to be naively optimistic about their security.
09/10/2024	Pixotope	At IBC, Pixotope will showcase Pixotope Reveal, an AI-powered background segmentation to isolate talent from any background, allowing the effortless placement of graphics behind the subject without needing a complicated green screen setup.
09/09/2024	Aputure	Aputure announces STORM 1200X. Chief feature is the new BLAIR light engine (Blue/Lime/Amber/Indigo/Red), which produces outstanding full white spectrum light, with all emitters contributing across a wide CCT range (2500-10,000), and great fine-tune adjustability of green and other colors.
09/09/2024	Axle AI	Axle AI announces Searchr – video search software, NVMe RAID storage and fast networking for editors that fits in a backpack!
09/09/2024	Canon	Canon announces the EOS C80 Cinema Camera. Features include 6K full-frame, back-Illuminated stacked CMOS sensor, Cinema RAW Light and 4K/120p internal recording, Canon’s next-generation Dual Pixel CMOS AF II and a 12G-SDI interface.
09/09/2024	NUGEN Audio	At IBC, NUGEN Audio showcases its new NUtility Toolkit. The bundle includes the brand’s SigMod, AB Assist 2, Jotter and Aligner plug-ins.
09/06/2024	evrExpanse	evrExpanse releases evrExpanse 4.6.0 with significant improvements to the interface.
09/05/2024	ioMoVo	At IBC, ioMoVo will launch ioPilot, an AI-driven digital asset manager that integrates seamlessly across Adobe Creative Suite, AVID Media Composer, Microsoft 365, and mobile devices.
09/05/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory launched Scrapbook Collection for Final Cut Pro, providing graphics and animations to recreate the look and feel of a real scrapbook.
09/05/2024	Cobalt Digital	At IBC, Cobalt Digital will show the COBALT UltraBlue IP-MV multiviewer, an IP-based scalable software-based ST 2110 multiviewer.
09/05/2024	Leitz	Leitz Cine announces three new lenses in the Leitz HUGO series: 66 mm T2.1, 75 mm T2.1, and 90 mm T2.1.
09/05/2024	LiveU	LiveU today launched its Lightweight Sports Production solution making fully featured, professional live sports production accessible and affordable for every event size.
09/04/2024	Imaginario AI	Imaginario A has announced a significant update to its multimodal AI curation and video indexing platform which improves content indexing, search and curation without the need for metadata or multiple AI models.
09/04/2024	Brainstorm	Brainstorm will showcase Suite 6.1, the latest version of its flagship products: eStudio, InfinitySet, and Aston for transforming broadcast workflows, virtual production, and XR/AR.
09/04/2024	InSync Technology	InSync Technology today announced it has integrated its FrameFormer product into the Matrox ORIGIN software framework combining FrameFormer’s format and standards conversion technology with ORIGIN’s low-latency cloud-native software.
09/04/2024	Cinedeck	Cinedeck has integrated its Cinedeck ingest servers, CD2 Software and Capture2Cloud solutions with Avid MediaCentral, providing multi-cam ingest options into Avid broadcast news and sports environments.
09/03/2024	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design is now shipping the URSA Cine 12K camera, along with a Blackmagic Camera 9.0 Update.
09/03/2024	LiveU	LiveU is introducing the next-generation of LiveU Studio. Leveraging cloud workflows, the new LiveU Studio enables a single operator to switch between fully synced feeds from multiple sources, HTML-based graphics, and instant multi-angle replay.
09/03/2024	Projective	At IBC, Projective will unveil its latest innovations including its cloud-first creative project framework Strawberry Skies, its new MultiSite capability and Cloud Archival workflow.
09/03/2024	MainConcept	MainConcept has released its first officially authorized Dolby Digital Plus® Pro Plugins for FFmpeg to deliver high quality digital audio using AC-3 and E-AC-3 surround technology.
09/02/2024	Proton Camera Innovations	Proton Camera Innovations introduces Proton Flex and Proton Rain, miniaturized cameras optimized for small spaces or outdoor shooting.
08/30/2024	Telos Alliance	Telos is featuring a variety of new products at IBC: audio mixing consoles, phone systems, commentator panels, audio processing gear and more.
08/29/2024	Studio Technologies	At IBC, Studio Technologies will highlight its upgraded Model 207A sports console. This maintains the look, feel and functionality as the original Model 207 but with new features specifically for gaming and eSports.
08/29/2024	Bitmovin	Bitmovin is partnering with NAGRA to offer enhanced video streaming capabilities to its media, entertainment, and sports customer base through a fully customizable white-label video player solution.
08/29/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory releases Food Show for Final Cut Pro. Templates for restaurants, fast food joints and similar venues.
08/29/2024	Accedo	At IBC, Accedo is partnering with Humans Not Robots to co-lead the ECOFLOW (Energy-Conserving Optimization for Future-ready, Low-impact Online Workflows) project to measure, assess and educate on the environmental impact of streaming.
08/29/2024	Xytech Systems	Xytech merges with Fabric, creating a broad-based solution for resource and data management in the media and broadcast industry.
08/28/2024	QuickLink	At IBC, QuickLink launches QuickLink StudioEdge where production teams can seamlessly introduce remote guests from every major video conferencing platform, including Microsoft Teams, Skype, and Zoom into productions.
08/29/2024	Topaz Labs	Topaz Labs updates Video AI and Photo AI with interface improvements that make it easier to select AI models, as well as improved AI technology.
08/27/2024	Marshall Electronics	AT IBC, Marshall Electronics is previewing its latest camera model, the CV625 PTZ Camera. The CV625 features a 25x zoom that is ideal for large venue auto-tracking, broadcast events, show stages, educational lecture halls and large format houses of worship.
08/27/2024	Dalet	AT IBC, Dalet will showcase highly flexible, AI-enabled workflows using a single, cloud-native technology to facilitate media production, distribution, archiving and monetization for news, sports, and entertainment.
08/27/2024	Zero Density	At IBC, Zero Density will unveil its expanded graphics ecosystem including the newly introduced Lino platform and the enhanced capabilities of Reality, which deliver an Unreal Engine-based workflow.
08/27/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory introduces PopUps for Final Cut Pro. Cool pop-up windows and animations to highlight key information, people and places.
08/26/2024	Teradek	Teradek releases RT MOTR.S Max, a focus-pulling motor for heavy-duty lenses.
08/26/2024	Cine Gear	Cine Gear - Atlanta opens free registration for their Oct. 4-5, 2024, event held at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, Georgia.
08/24/2024	Adobe Systems	This morning, Adobe updated Premiere Pro (v24.6), Audition, Media Encoder, Bridge and Camera Raw
08/24/2024	Hestia	Hesita releases Hestia, the world’s first smartphone telescope. Compatible with Apple and Android devices.
08/23/2024	EVRapp.cloud	EVRapp announced evrExpanse 4.5.0. New features include: faster export and transcode processing, improved offloading and lots of bug fixes.
08/22/2024	Boris FX	Boris FX published a video providing top 3D auto-tracking tips, featuring Mocha Pro and it’s 3D solver.
08/22/2024	Blackmagic Design	Blackmagic Design announced that the final releases of DaVinci Resolve 19 (free), DaVinci Resolve Studio 19 ($295) and Fusion Studio 19 ($295) are now available. This is a major upgrade with over 100 features.
08/22/2024	Digiday	Digiday+ research indicates that this year, TikTok has overtaken YouTube in video marketing usage among brands and retailers, with 67% posting on TikTok versus 60% posting on YouTube. Snapchat was the third most-popular channel with 13% of survey respondents posting there. (Paywall)
08/22/2024	Blackbird	At IBC, Blackbird will showcase its cloud-native video editing and publishing platform integrated with the Zixi Enabled Network.
08/22/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory releases Easy Titles for Final Cut Pro. These are a a quick and easy way to add animated titles to your project without bogging you down with too many controls or too many extra animations.
08/21/2024	Cobalt Digital	Cobalt Digital is expanding its hardware support for ST 2110 media transport for encoders, decoders, and converters used for live video production and master control. They are a founding partner in the openGear initiative.
04/21/2024	Maxon	Maxon releases its lineup of European artists for their IBC booth (Sept. 13-16, Amsterdam) who will share their workflow tips and tricks,
04/21/2024	Verance	Verance, a global watermarking company, today announced the availability of technology to combat deep fakes and AI-generated disinformation using open watermarking standards.
08/21/2024	EditStock	EditStock announced free upgrades to several of their most popular stock film dailies projects to high-bandwidth 4K, MP4 for compatibility, and matching source timecode.
08/20/2024	MRMC	Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC), a Nikon company, will showcase the new Studiobot LT for broadcast workflows, as well as the Cinebot range for cinematography for the first time at iBC.
08/20/2024	MRMC	MRMC Unveils the Super Milo, providing repeatable camera movements for improved motion control during production.
08/20/2024	Sony Electronics	Sony Electronics adds two 4K handheld professional camcorders with AI-based subject recognition autofocus, tracking, and auto-framing: HXR-NX800 and PXW-Z200 XDCAM
08/20/2024	VITAC	VITAC announces it will be showing the latest AI technologies and solutions in live captioning and subtitling, live multi-language translation, and dubbing and localization at IBC - Amsterdam.
08/20/2024	LiveU	LiveU reports the most successful deployment in its history at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris: Over 1,000 LiveU portable units in action, serving broadcasters from 62 countries, and delivering more than 70,000 hours of live broadcasts.
08/20/2024	Vizrt	Vizrt publishes a free, comprehensive ebook on creating cloud-native, live, HTML5 graphics.
08/20/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory introduces “Smart Blur” for FCP, Premiere Pro & After Effects. Action Blur, Motion Blur, Object Focus & Depth of Field
08/19/2024	Avid Technology	Avid announces free virtual Tech Preview of their IBC announcements: Media Composer, Avid Huddle, Pro Tools, Avid Ada, Media Central and more.
08/16/2024	Cinedeck	Cinedeck announces two new products: CloudFlow Hub and ConnecX Hub. CloudFlow provides cloud-based production and ConnecX Hub supports collaboration.
08/16/2024	Bright Tangerine	Bright Tangerine introduces a new viewfinder to replace the Sony version for the BURANO camera, based on user feedback.
08/15/2024	QuickLink	At IBC, QuickLink will feature its StudioPro 4K video production platform, with only a one-frame delay, StudioPro ensures flawless synchronization between stage speakers and large projected screens or video walls for live presentations.
08/15/2024	Pliant Technologies	At IBC, Pliant will highlight its new compact Radio Pack: the CRP-C12 ― one of the smallest, fully featured, wireless professional intercom belt packs, weighing just under 9 oz./255 g.
08/15/2024	DPA Microphones	At IBC, DPA will showcase its new AIR1 Universal Miniature Fur Windscreen. This groundbreaking, patent-pending design of the AIR1 guarantees highly efficient and consistent wind protection.
08/15/2024	Ikan	Ikan introduces new 19” high-bright teleprompters. PT4900-V2 teleprompter series is designed for a quick and easy setup to work efficiently in studio or broadcast applications.
08/15/2024	US News & World Report	US News & World Report: SAG/AFTRA strikes deal for advertisers to replicate actors’ voices using AI with the actor’s permission.
08/15/2024	Marshall Electronics	Marshall will introduce its newest auto-tracking camera, the CV612-TBI/TWI PTZ camera, at IBC 2024. Features include automatically tracking, following and framing presenters using AI facial learning.
08/14/2024	Avid Technology	Avid releases blog covering new features in Media Composer.
08/13/2024	Apple Inc.	Apple updates Final Cut Pro to version 10.8.1. New version provides bug fixes, no new features.
08/13/2024	Vizrt	Vizrt offers a webinar on “Enhancing Creativity and Flexibility in Live Streaming Production.”
08/13/2024	LA Times	LA Times reports power-hungry AI data centers are raising electric bills and blackout risk. A ChatGPT search requires 10X more power. (Paywall)
08/12/2024	LA Times	LA Times reports Broadcasting + Cable and Multichannel News magazines are closing. (Paywall)
08/12/2024	Aputure	Aputure announced the Sidus Four, a no-compromise wireless networking node for the most demanding CRMX/DMX lighting control productions.
08/12/2024	Time in Pixels	New Omniscope update adds vectorscope alerts, improved targets, frame rotation, zebra pattern overlays and full Wacom support on macOS.
08/10/2024	LumeCube	LumeCube introduces the 3-point lighting kit. A portable, 3-panel LED lighting kit, including barn doors, stands and travel bag.
08/09/2024	BBC	TV channels are using AI-generated presenters to read the news. The question is, will we trust them?
08/08/2024	The Hollywood Reporter	Lawsuit says millions of YouTube videos were used without permission by ChatGPT to train AI. Also names YouTube as complicit.
08/08/2024	TV Technology	TV Tech reports media industry is having a hard time finding ways to minimize the harm of AI.
08/08/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory releases “8bit Collection” - pixelated templates that simulate the classic era of 8-bit graphics. For Final Cut Pro.
08/07/2024	Blackmagic Design	Version 2.0 of the Blackmagic Camera app adds support for controlling multiple iPhones remotely, along with iPad support.
08/07/2024	MacRumors	Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.6.1. Free download provides security updates and bug fixes.
08/07/2024	Ateliere Creative Technologies	Ateliere Creative Technologies announced Ateliere Live at IBC 2024. This cloud native live production and editing platform integrates editing, mixing, graphics, and effects for 50-70% lower costs.
08/07/2024	Apple Inc.	Apple releases macOS 14.6.1. No new features, just bug fixes.
08/06/2024	Ars Technica	Ars Technica has a nice article explaining color gamuts and color spaces for computer monitors and TVs.
08/06/2024	TV Technology	TV Technology released its August issue.
08/05/2024	NAB	NAB opens registration to NAB - New York. Oct. 8-10, 2024.
08/05/2024	Avid Technology	Avid announced that Harbor Picture Company is the first facility in the UK to install Avid NEXIS \| F2 SSD storage engines for audio production.
08/05/2024	Filmworkz	Filmworks releases 9 new DVO plugins for Premiere Pro: manage grain, tackle extreme noise or fix compression problems
08/02/2024	Rethink Research	Dolby acquires Theo, days numbered for HESP Alliance
08/01/2024	EditShare	EditShare Explains 5 Fundamental Editing Techniques
08/01/2024	Sony	Sony Electronics Releases M2L-X Software-based live production switcher designed for on-premises and cloud production over a network.
08/01/2024	Zaxcom	Zaxcom almost two dozen interviews on how production sound mixers captured the moment in a variety of feature films.
08/01/2024	Atomos	Atomos updated its on-camera monitors with the new Shinobi II 5.2” HDMI HDR Monitor, featuring more hardware functionality, camera control, and a sleeker, more versatile design.
07/31/2024	Micromat	Micromat releases Techtool Pro 20 with powerful new features and enhancements to many of our existing features.
07/31/2024	Stocklytics	YouTube's Market Share more than Doubled Year-over-Year to 9.5%, the Biggest Increase Among the Social Media Giants
07/31/2024	B&H Photo	Tamron announced a new all-in-one zoom lens with the 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD for Sony E-Mount full-frame cameras. This lens ranges from macro to telephoto and is also video capable.
07/31/2024	FxFactory	FxFactory releases Impackt 2 - impactful videos with transition effects
07/31/2024	Atomos	Turn your iPhone into a 10-bit Apple ProRes HDR monitor, recorder and streaming device with Ninja Phone. It's the only pro camera to iPhone, HDMI to USB-C video converter and co-processor.
07/30/2024	Avid Technology	Avid announced Media Composer 2024.6 which includes a new Transcript Tool for PhraseFind, enhanced compatibility with Pro Tools, and expanded availability of Huddle, Avid’s cloud service.
07/29/2024	Lux	Lux updates Kino for iPhone. Kino 1.1 is their first big update to Kino. “Blade Runner” packs in three new grade presets, powerful white balance controls, toggle tap to focus, and more.
07/29/2024	Boris FX	Boris FX released Mocha Pro 2024.5. The new release simplifies 3D tracking — think better AE integration & more exports — and delivers refined 2D tracking & rotoscoping workflows.
07/29/2024	TV Technology	TV Tech reports that the FCC announced that it will move forward on a previously announced proposal to implement new requirements to disclose AI-created content in TV and radio ads. (The FEC is considering a similar rule for all online political ads.)
07/20/2024	Tether Tools	Tether Tools announced TechManager bag, an organizer for essential cables and camera tethering gear.
07/01/2024	Panavision	Panavision provides new online comparison of their proprietary anamorphic and spherical lenses for Super 35 and large-format acquisition.
07/18/2024	Boris FX	Boris FX introduces Particle Illusion Pro 2024.5 with stunning 3D particle animations.
07/18/2024	TV Technology	Canon Introduces EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II Mirrorless Cameras
07/15/2024	Newswise	Newswise reports that everyday clothing may soon be able to capture and record body movements, according to new research published by the Universities of Bristol and Bath.
07/15/2024	NAB Amplify	NAB Amplify reports on the gathering speed of the move to remote production which sees many of the processes and operations typically performed remotely now returned over IP to a central hub.
07/15/2024	Apple Inc.	There's a report that FCP 10.8 has a bug that loses audio when playing MTS files. This is often caused by not copying the entire MTS folder to storage before importing media.
07/15/2024	Hedge	Hedge rebrands Final Cut Library Manager as Arctic with new pricing and support for Final Cut Pro 10.8.
07/15/2024	Topaz Labs	Topaz Labs released Video AI 5.2. New features include the new Rhea enhancement model, pro seat management, frame interpolation for After Effects, alpha layer support, and many UI and backend fixes.
07/15/2024	NextTV	Next TV reports that people born between 2013 and 2024 devote 78% of their screen time to watching video distributed on social media. This has implications for much professionally-produced media.
07/15/2024	TV Technology	TV Technology has a detailed report on intercoms used for remote production. They also touch on the need for more flexible production set-up, smaller crews, use of the cloud and intercom basics.
07/08/2024	VidOvation	Jim Jachetta, CEO at VidOvation, posted an interview showcasing how to find and eliminate signal problems when transitioning to IP production (i.e. production over the Internet).
07/08/2024	Boris FX	BorisFX publishes a series of interviews with interesting creative folks about design, photography, video, visual effects and more. Here's a link to their recent podcasts.
07/08/2024	Signiant	Signiant published "7 Must-Haves for Remote Work in M&E" - a guide to important considerations to keep in mind while implementing a permanent, secure and scalable remote working strategy.
07/08/2024	Hedge	Hedge is celebrating their "100 month anniversary" with a special sale and celebration of all their products during the month of July.
07/08/2024	SmokeNinja	SmokeNinja introduced a portable smoke machine - the Smoke Ninja - that emulates fog, dry ice and smoke. Battery powered, wireless, hand-held with a magnetic mount.
07/01/2024	MotionArray	MotionArray, supplier of stock footage, motion graphics, music, SFX and more, redesigned their website. Here's their latest look.
07/01/2024	Rotolight	Rotolight released the Anova Pro 3, an all-weather light with more than 25,000 lux at 1 meter, TLCI of 99, IP65 weather resistance, and electronic diffusion.
07/01/2024	Verbit	Verbit published a survey of 3,500 software testers, developers, and UX professionals that found the lack of video content captions as the top digital accessibility error.
07/01/2024	Avid Technology	Avid introduced "Avid Huddle," their video review and approval software. This secure sharing tool integrates with Avid and Microsoft tools, provides interactive tools for feedback and operates in real-time.
07/01/2024	Boris FX	Boris FX released Syntheyes 2024.5, a standalone 3D tracking application optimized for camera, object, geometry, and planar tracking.

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