UCC: Bring Your Own Meeting vs Room Based Meetings [1.0 CTS]

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This session will take a deeper-dive into the applications for BYOM (Bring Your Own Meeting) vs RBM (Room Based Meetings) collaboration applications – specifically looking at the trend towards allowing a room user to connect to an entire AV system from his or her own laptop, tablet or phone. This webinar is sponsored by Barco and is approved for 1.0 CTS, CTS-I and CTS-D RU credits. Please note, only LIVE webinar participants are eligible for CTS RUs.

Fri, Apr 24, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT – Register here

Atlona Updates Online Training Portal and Webinar Schedule

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Atlona has updated its online Training Portal to better organize its global educational initiatives, given the increased number of visitors accessing the website during the COVID-19 crisis. The company has also added a series of new webinars for integrators seeking education in specific product and integration categories that involve Atlona solutions.

The updated Training Portal, accessible at https://atlona.com/training/, divides training initiatives into five distinct categories (Atlona Academy, Education Portal, Webinars, Live Training Events, and Meet Our Trainers). A selection of most popular videos follows, along with a link to Atlona’s complete on-demand video library at https://www.gotostage.com/channel/atlonawebinars.

Engage Your Remote Workforce with Q-SYS

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Look to the Q-SYS audio, video & control Ecosystem to enhance your web meetings and ensure remote participants can actively & effectively participate.

Allow for universal AV interoperability & connectivity via USB for all major web conferencing applications
Enhance far end intelligibility with Q-SYS audio acoustic echo cancellation, advanced automixers & noise cancelling technology
Take advantage of 1080p video via Q-SYS PTZ conference cameras
All without the need for additional drivers or hardware needed

DSE Partners with THE rAVe Agency for LAVNCH WEEK Virtual Event

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Digital Signage Expo (DSE) announces a partnership with THE rAVe Agency for the AV industry’s first all-digital launch event, LAVNCH WEEK. Created by THE rAVe Agency in partnership with Zoom Video Communications, LAVNCH WEEK (pronounced “launch” week) is a five-day virtual event that combines keynote presentations, interactive panels and video content. DSE is proud to be a partner, along with the Digital Signage Federation, for LAVNCH WEEK’s Digital Signage Day on April 28, 2020.

Digital Signage Expo (DSE) announces a partnership with THE rAVe Agency for the AV industry’s first all-digital launch event, LAVNCH WEEK. Created by THE rAVe Agency in partnership with Zoom Video Communications, LAVNCH WEEK (pronounced “launch” week) is a five-day virtual event that combines keynote presentations, interactive panels and video content. DSE is proud to be a partner, along with the Digital Signage Federation, for LAVNCH WEEK’s Digital Signage Day on April 28, 2020.

First Baptist Jackson Upgrades to HD Live Production with FOR-A HVS-490 Production Switcher

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First Baptist Church of Jackson in downtown Jackson, Miss., began broadcasting its Sunday services on a local TV station in the 1950s, but had not significantly upgraded its production facilities since the 1980s. Last summer, the church made the jump to HD production and anchored its redesigned control room with a HVS‑490 production switcher and MFR-3000 routing switcher from FOR-A Corporation of America.

Today, First Baptist Jackson streams live 1080p video to Facebook Live, YouTube, and its own website, with local 720p replays the following Sunday on WDBD (FOX) and WLOO (MyNetworkTV) in Jackson (DMA #92). “We’ve always tried to use technology to reach others for Christ,” said Michael Bowen, minister of media and communications. “If we wanted to effectively use video for ministry, we were going to have to get current.”

Canon Introduces New CJ18ex7.6B KASE S UHDgc Portable Zoom Lens Designed for 4K UHD Broadcast 2/3-Inch Cameras

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Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of a new addition to its UHDgc series of 4K UHD broadcast portable zoom lenses: the CJ18ex7.6B KASE S. The new lens, which is designed to be used with 4K UHD broadcast cameras that have 2/3-inch sensors, has the same optical specifications as the existing CJ18ex7.6B IRSE/IASE with the exception of having an optical extender while still delivering 4K UHD imaging quality at a price point that matches well with the many lower-cost 4K cameras in the market. By eliminating the optical range extender, the lens maintains a compact and lightweight design to meet the versatile and ever-changing needs of a broad range of video productions, including documentaries, sports, events and news coverage. Additionally, the lens is compatible with the new Canon ZDJ-G01 Zoom Demand and FDJ-G01 Focus Demand accessories that provide operators with enhanced functionality and operational control of the lens.

The CJ18ex7.6B KASE S portable zoom lens achieves high-level 4K UHD performance across the entire zoom range thanks to Canon’s proprietary optical design technology, incorporating materials such as fluorite and Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) glass. In addition, the lens supports the wide color gamut approved by the ITU-R BT.2020 UHD broadcasting standard – all features essential to HDR imaging. The ergonomics and digital servo operational controls of the lens are similar to Canon’s current lineup of portable zoom lenses, providing users with maximum mobility in a variety of shooting situations.

Family Tradition: The New EOS C300 Mark III Cinema Camera Is A Super 35mm Modular Workhorse

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Adding to its robust and expansive line up of Cinema EOS digital cinema cameras, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce the EOS C300 Mark III. The next-generation Super 35mm workhorse features a new Dual Gain Output (DGO) sensor and, like the full-frame EOS C500 Mark II digital cinema camera, employs a modular design and an interchangeable lens mount optional accessory that allows users to easily customize the camera according to the needs of each project, making it an ideal tool for a wide range of video content production. The introduction of C300 Mark III, alongside the already announced C500 Mark II, signal Canon’s equal and high attention to the two important constituencies of Super 35mm and full-frame content creation.

“Creativity should never be hampered by a lack of choice. Canon understands that, which is why we continue to expand and build upon our award-winning lineup of Cinema EOS cameras,” said Tatsuro “Tony” Kano, executive vice president of the Canon U.S.A., Inc. Imaging Technologies and Communications Group. “The EOS C300 Mark III is the latest finely engineered cinema camera from Canon that will seamlessly integrate into a creator’s toolbox, providing users with an imaging solution that delivers a myriad of possibilities and potential. We look forward to seeing the visionary content created with the EOS C300 Mark III camera.”

Canon U.S.A. Introduces New Cine-Servo 25-250mm T2.95-3.95 Cinema Lens Available in Both EF and PL Mount

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Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions today announced the CINE-SERVO 25-250mm T2.95-3.95 (CN10x25 IAS S), a new CINE-SERVO cinema lens designed for use with 4K cameras. The new lens, which is available in both EF and PL mount, features 10x optical zoom, a built-in 1.5x extender and a powerful and removable servo motor drive unit, providing broadcast-friendly shoulder operation for ENG/EFP and documentary style shooters. The lightweight design of the lens (6.7 lbs.) is remarkable given the zoom range and feature set, especially when compared with other lenses of similar focal lengths. This outstanding model, as well as the Sumire Prime Lenses announced in 2019, have further strengthened Canon’s robust lineup of Cinema Lenses.

“As the lines between broadcast, cinematic and commercial productions continue to blur, it becomes more important to have a seamless product line that can provide solutions across a broad scope of applications,” said Tatsuro “Tony” Kano, executive vice president of the Canon U.S.A., Inc. Imaging Technologies and Communications Group. “The CINE-SERVO lens family combines outstanding performance and an unmatched focal range from 17mm up to 1500mm in the three-lens family. The new CINE-SERVO 25-250mm lens adds a great deal of versatility to the lineup, and will soon be a favorite of productions large and small.”

Canon Announces Additional In-Demand Specifications of The EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera

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Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today is sharing additional specifications of the highly anticipated Canon EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera currently in development. The newly released information divulges further details on the 8K video recording capability, IBIS and more.