Touting it as a cross-organizational platform that has benefits for operations, marketing and research, and new media departments of broadcasters and media companies, Actus Digital will arrive on the IBC 2019 show floor with an updated version of its intelligent compliance platform.

TVU Networks will demonstrate advances in 4K, HDR, 5G and AI for live video acquisition, cloud and remote production at IBC2019, stand 2.B28.

Panasonic is readying a new addition to its lineup of pan/tilt/zoom cameras, announcing the details for the AW-HE42. The AW-HE42 is a 1080p integrated HD camera with an HDR mode that is equipped with output connectors for 3G-SDI, HDMI, SDI, USB and LAN. The camera also features a Four Drive Lens System, which allows for three zoom lenses and one focus lens to be driven independently but simultaneously, and which are capable of 20x and 30x zoom. Other features include a 1080p 60/50p video output and the ability to incorporate an external sync signal input connector, Black Burst Sync and tri-level sync.

The Italian tripod manufacturer Cartoni has just announced four new products ahead of IBC 2019: two tripods and two tripod heads. Among these products, there is an exciting set of lightweight tripod legs: RED LOCK. This tripod for camera operators on the go weights only 6.5 lbs/ 3 kg but can support up to 132 lbs / 60 kg. Let’s take a closer look at these new products.

Teleprompting has come a long way since the half silvered mirror allowed scripts to be scrolled in front of the camera lens, unseen by the viewers at home. Today, the influx of mobile devices connected via IP has greatly expanded options and capabilities for any newscaster (or politician).

At IBC2019 Calrec is showing its Type R modular, expandable, IP-based radio system.

TVN Mobile Production and Sony Professional Services Europe have joined forces to expand the OB fleet of the mobile television service company, including what’s described as Europe’s largest 4K HDR OB van. The new van will be used for UHD, HD and mixed productions. It features a workflow developed jointly by Sony and TVN and is optimised for all production formats and standards (both SDR and HDR).

In an ever-advancing world with new technologies and capabilities, Bluebell enables your system design ideas to become reality. At this year’s IBC Bluebell Opticom will be showcasing its latest solutions for IP, 12G and HDMI 2.0 as well as its new BC100i and BC160i modular card enclosures with integrated monitoring display.

The Westdeutsche Rundfunk (WDR) is the public broadcaster in North Rhine-Westphalia, the federal state in Germany with the highest population. In terms of employees, the WDR is the biggest public radio and TV broadcaster in Germany and, after the BBC, the second largest in Europe. It broadcasts its programmes via FM, DAB+ and also as streaming channels through the internet.

dock10 is preparing for an UHD/HDR production future with the acquisition of 15 Sony HDC-3500 4K cameras, part of its plan to invest £5 million in technology.