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GLP FUSION Exo Beam Creates ‘Reflection’ in the Bauhaus

When lighting designer Henning Schletter received a commission to develop a light art installation in a former study room of the Bauhaus building in Dessau, he didn't have to think twice. As part of the Bauhaus Festival 2021, an interactive installation was created in which the building’s vertically opening windows, in combination with FUSION Exo Beam spotlights from GLP, sparked a light spectacle with contemporary relevance.

"For someone who is very interested in design himself, the Bauhaus is the Holy Grail," says Schletter, who specializes in the theatre and installation sectors, as well as light art and video, and Berlin Fashion Week. “The Bauhaus was a breeding ground for everything that involves us today in terms of modern design. It was really great to be able to work in these 'sacred halls' for once.”

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FOR-A Founder, Mr. Keizo Kiyohara, Passes Away at 88

FOR-A Company Limited today announced the passing of the company’s founder and representative director, Mr. Keizo Kiyohara. Mr. Kiyohara died on March 7th. He was 88 years old.

Mr. Kiyohara established FOR-A Co. Ltd. in 1971. Three years later, he started FOR-A Corporation of America in California. FOR-A, the Japanese company name, means “A Partnership that Grows Together.” The name was given by Mr. Kiyohara because he believed that with the solutions developed by the company, there was true value in its meaning.

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JVC to Present Remote Production Solutions at the 2022 NAB Show

JVC Professional Video, a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, will feature its CONNECTED CAM™ remote production solutions at the 2022 NAB Show (Wynn Hotel Suites). Being shown in-person for the first time are the brand’s new KY-PZ400N 4K PTZ and KY-PZ200/N HD PTZ cameras, along with the popular GY-HC500 4K handheld camcorder and GY-HC900 2/3-inch ENG/studio camera. JVC General Manager of Engineering Edgar Shane will showcase these solutions at JVC’s exclusive NAB suite in the Wynn Hotel — Fairway Villa, where he will also provide on-site remote production demonstrations.

“After a much-anticipated three years, we are excited to once again join our industry colleagues at the NAB Show,” says Shane. “We look forward to showcasing our latest cameras, including our PTZ, 500 Series and 900 Series CONNECTED CAMs. These acquisition solutions fit perfectly into any workflow and are designed for streamlined and efficient REMI applications.”

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Vectorworks, Inc. Announces 2022 Virtual Open House on April 13

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. will once again open its doors (virtually) to the Vectorworks community on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. The event will allow users in the architecture, landscape architecture, and entertainment design industries to connect face-to-face with the Vectorworks team in a fun, casual setting, all from the comfort of their own homes or offices. This completely free event will also provide the opportunity for designers to ask questions and learn more about Vectorworks’ latest features, updates, and design topic areas directly from the minds behind the software.

“We are constantly inspired by our users and the platform of this unique event is the perfect opportunity to interact with and gain valuable insight from the Vectorworks community,” said Steve Johnson, chief technology officer at Vectorworks. “Our team looks forward to meeting with customers from across all industries to discuss a variety of topics, provide details on our latest features, answer questions and give helpful tips.”

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Magewell Releases Centralized Encoder/Decoder Management Software

Magewell has announced the immediate general availability of the Magewell Cloud multi-device management software. Flexibly deployable on an on-premises server or cloud hosting platform, Magewell Cloud provides centralized configuration and control of multiple Magewell streaming and IP conversion solutions. Two additional, premium Magewell Cloud versions also offer stream management features including SRT relay and protocol conversion.

Magewell will showcase the new software in booth C8508 at the 2022 NAB Show, taking place April 24-27 in Las Vegas.

The Magewell Cloud software makes it easy for integrators, administrators, and IT staff to manage multiple Magewell IP encoders and decoders across multiple sites through an intuitive, browser-based interface. Its rich feature set can also be controlled programmatically via HTTP-based APIs, providing systems integrators and third-party developers with exceptional deployment flexibility and integration possibilities. Beyond the efficiency and convenience of centralized management, Magewell Cloud is ideal for enabling technical personnel to remotely manage devices on behalf of less-experienced users.

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SDVI Set to Reconnect at the 2022 NAB Show

SDVI will take advantage of the in-person 2022 NAB Show to reconnect with colleagues, partners, and customers from across the industry. The company's booth (W4711) will be designed to facilitate safe, personal interactions, with comfortable seating and an open, airy design, making it an ideal place to reconnect with colleagues and make new connections. The company will also be showcasing its latest developments in media supply chain optimization, including net-zero emissions, highlight new additions to the already powerful Rally platform, introduce new partners in the Rally application services ecosystem, and provide examples of business transformation enabled by the SDVI Rally media supply chain platform.

New for SDVI at the 2022 NAB Show
Rally Media Supply Chain Optimization Platform
SDVI will showcase its market-leading media supply chain optimization platform, Rally, along with two recently introduced companion services, Rally Insight and Rally Connect. Rally Insight is a data analytics and visualization service that helps operators understand how their supply chains are running by turning supply chain data into interactive graphical dashboards. Rally Connect is a content exchange service that simplifies and accelerates the process of receiving and delivering content and metadata between supply chain partners. These two services extend the value of the Rally platform in ways that are meaningful to supply chain optimization: first, by adding new levels of intelligence to help spot optimization opportunities, and second, by interconnecting supply chains between business partners to eliminate duplicate work as content moves from one company to another.

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Cobalt Digital’s Launch of +UDX-Dante-16×16 Introduces First License-based 12G-SDI Bridge to Dante® Audio

Cobalt® Digital has announced its NAB 2022 plans which include the introduction of +UDX-Dante-16x16, the industry’s first license-based 12G-SDI bridge to Dante audio. The Company will also highlight its new Indigo 2110-DC-01 SMPTE ST-2110 solution, its line of compression products with a multi-link demo of RIST, and new Technicolor features for reversible inverse tone mapping SDR to HDR incorporated into Cobalt products. Cobalt Digital is a designer and manufacturer of award-winning edge devices for live video production and master control, and a founding partner in the openGear® initiative. Demonstrations will take place in Cobalt’s Booth # N3713 on April at NAB 2022.

Dante is Audinate’s combination of software, hardware and network protocols that deliver uncompressed, multi-channel, low-latency digital audio over a standard Ethernet network. Dante effortlessly replaces point-to-point analog and digital connections with software-based routing sending AV channels anywhere on the network with perfect digital fidelity.

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Cowboys and Robots: Darryl Frank Takes Lectrosonics From the Old West to Future Earth

With five Primetime Emmy nominations and four CAS awards for sound mixing, Darryl L. Frank is a household name in production sound mixing in New Mexico — a state Breaking Bad elevated as a filming location. In fact, he worked on the blockbuster AMC show. Lately, Frank has been chasing actors on horseback in the acclaimed western series 1883, not to mention miking up Tom Hanks in the sci-fi drama Finch, which explores human-robot relations on a post-apocalyptic Earth. Instead of sixguns or lasers on his hip, Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless keeps the peace by ensuring flawless sound even under harsh production conditions. Frank’s rig includes Venue2 receivers, wideband SMWB transmitters and their dual-battery SMDWB siblings, SMV and SMQV high-output transmitters, and up to 30 R1-series IFB receivers depending on production needs. All frequencies are coordinated using Wireless Designer software.

On 1883, Frank served as second unit mixer along with Richard Bullock Jr. as first unit mixer. The first thing Frank’s cart had to stand up to was the environment. “We were outside most of the time, so working on this show was all about embracing the weather,” Frank comments. “Rain, heat, dust, 50-mile-per-hour winds, you name it. We shot a couple of days in Montana where I don’t think the winds ever dipped below 40 miles per hour. This made holding up booms impossible, and so increased the number of wireless channels we needed. There and in New Mexico, there were a lot of middle-of-nowhere places. At no time did I have an issue with any of the wireless.”

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Hall Technologies Adds Talented AV Pro as Western Regional Sales Manager

Pro AV manufacturer, Hall Technologies, is growing again with the addition of a young AV Pro, Austin Benke, as Western Regional Sales Manager. Austin will be leading the charge in seven western states including California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Arizona, and Hawaii. This recent hire to a growing sales team at Hall adds a significant increase to their US footprint.

“Austin is a great addition to our sales force. He’s young but has been in the AV world for more than 6 years now at some major manufacturers. He was part of my team at CrimsonAV and has been my mentee ever since. He’s passionate about Hall’s direction and growth, and I can’t wait to see him in action,” say Hal Truax, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Hall Technologies. “I think having a young and diverse team is important for company culture and creates a variety of perspectives. I’ve always been enthusiastic about cultivating young talent and mentoring them. We’re looking to do more of this at Hall Technologies.”

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NINE Expands Audio Production With Lawo

Professional Audio & Television announced today that they have supplied a Lawo mc²36MkII 32-fader production console to the NINE Network for their 1 Denison Street ST2110 IP broadcast facility in North Sydney.

The new console was added to the existing audio infrastructure and was chosen because of its native SMPTE2110-30 capabilities among other features. A group of NINE Network delegates conducted a detailed evaluation of Lawo’s latest mc² console offering at PAT’s demo facility in Sydney, where one of the very first mc²36 MKII consoles arrived fresh off the production line from Germany late last year.

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