Live Production
Gravity Media expands global camera fleet with Sony
The company has invested in HDC-3500s, HDC-5500s and HDC-P50s, which will be deployed around the world and within Gravity Media’s recently launched Production Centre...
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Production & Post
Sony introduces new camera designed for single-camera operators and small crews
Using the colour science of Sony's VENICE cameras, BURANO features an 8.6K full-frame sensor, as well as the ability to shoot at full-frame, Super...
Virtual Production
Sony unveils four new Crystal LED displays for virtual production
Both new models, the ZRD-VP15EB/23EB and ZRD-VP15EM/23EM, also see about 27 per cent power consumption decrease when compared to the current ZRD-B15A model, said Sony
News Releases
Sony at IBC 2023: Creativity Connected
At IBC 2023, taking place in Amsterdam, Netherlands from September 15th – 18th, Sony will showcase innovative solutions for the Media Industry under the...
Live Production
EMG Germany goes live with Sony’s XVS-6000 mixer
Six of the company's seven broadcast studios can be operated using the two new mixers, which can be assigned to individual studios depending on...
Production & Post
Sony launches new 4K camera for broadcast studios
The HXC-FZ90 includes HLG and S-Log3 built-in support for SR Live workflow
Virtual Production
The future for virtual production is Crystal clear
Sony launched its new Digital Media Production Centre (DMPC) on 16 May; the first virtual production studio in the UK to include the company’s...
Live Production
Sony’s cameras aim to “highlight the drama” of Italy’s Coppa Italia final
The game's main camera will be a Sony HDC-F5500 in combination with a Fujifilm HKZ-25-1000mm lens
Technology
Sony opens UK virtual production space at Pinewood Studios
The company is marking the ten-year anniversary of its Digital Media Production Centre (DMPC) at Pinewood Studios with a first UK virtual production unit...
Thought Leadership
Five ways we can make live production more sustainable
Sony’s head of live production Norbert Paquet looks at how to make the industry greener
Production & Post
Sony aims to improve pre-production and on-set workflows with new Virtual Production Tool Set
Tool set aims to improve performance and help solve common virtual production challenges such as colour matching and moiré to enhance in-camera visual effects
Live Production
RTVE Institute updates studio hardware to HD with help from Sony
The Institute, which trains RTVE employees as well as the local community, wanted to future proof its production technologies
Live Production
Italy’s Mediaset migrates live production facilities to IP
Broadcaster has updated its production centres in Milan and Rome with five of Sony's XVS-700 video switchers
Live Production
Sony includes AI analytics in latest PTZ cameras
The SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 cameras automatically track, and naturally frame presenters, regardless of movement or posture
Production & Post
Paris welcomes largest Crystal LED studio in Europe
The curved screen measures 18 metres wide and 5 metres high, and is composed of 450 "assortments" each including a combination of 8 LED...
Live Production
Can live production be sustainable?
Ahead of COP27 next month, Sony has published a whitepaper looking at the challenges around sustainability in live production
Audio
Sony introduces C-80 microphone for studio recording
The C-80 is a uni-directional condenser microphone that inherits the technology of the Sony C-800G and C-100 microphone, said Sony
Production & Post
Sony launches new 4K Super 35 camera for future filmmakers
The camera includes a number of professional features such as Dual Base ISO, Log shooting modes, and user-imported LUTs
Production & Post
Sony updates VENICE 2 motion picture camera system
The VENICE Extension System 2 is a tethered extension system that allows the camera body to detach from the actual image sensor block with no...
Production & Post
Sony unveils ‘world’s first’ full-frame image sensor PTZ camera
Sony believes the FR7 will be used on reality TV, in stadiums, on drama and film production, music videos, in studios
Production & Post
Teradek integrates with Sony’s Ci to accelerate camera-to-cloud workflows
Sony’s Ci Media Cloud will natively integrate with Teradek's 4K HDR encoding solutions, Serv 4K and Prism Flex
Business
Sony confirms return to IBC
Company will have a stand in Hall 13 as IBC returns as a physical event for the first time since 2019
Media Delivery
Sony targets space with new optical communications business
SSC says it “aims to increase the amount of communications in space and realise an internet communications network covering the earth, space, and applications...
Live Production
Sony focuses on imaging, IP, cloud and virtualisation with latest updates
Company announced updates for Hawk-Eye, a number of its cameras, and virtual production technologies
Live Production
EMG, BT Sport aim to deliver Fury v Whyte knock out punch with 4K HDR workflow
Sony's HDC-F5500 camera will output UHD Slog3 live images into the rest of the production chain, which will then be transmitted to viewers at...
Audio
Sony releases new dual-channel wireless receiver
The URX-P41D can be used on broadcast and news productions, run-and-gun style interviews, documentaries and series productions
IP Migration
Nevion adds broadcast control functionality to its media orchestration platform
According to the company, the initial focus will be on providing essential broadcast control functionality for IP-based broadcast facilities, MCRs, production (OB) trucks and...
Live Production
Sony brings latest entry into HDC camera series to the European market
Among its features is a motorised 8-step ND filter adopted from Sony's digital motion picture camera VENICE, which can be controlled locally or remotely
Live Production
NBC Sports selects tech vendors for Beijing Olympic, Paralympic Games
Broadcaster is using remote production workflows for both video and audio coverage of the Games
Business
Sony: Media and broadcasting re-emerging from pandemic as ‘transformed’ industry
Company commissioned a report looking at the social, cultural and technological forces shaping the future of the industry
Production & Post
France’s AMP Visual TV selects Sony’s XVS-G1 switcher for fly-away units
Sony describes the XVS-G1 system as a "perfect fit" for the small to mid-size studio, outside broadcast vehicles, and fly-away production units
Media Consumption
Sony unveils BRAVIA XR with Netflix image calibration
Automatically produces lighting conditions intended by the content's creator
Media Consumption
Sony previews latest technological developments
Tech giant previews developments in virtual production, VR and sport video
Media Consumption
Sony, Manchester City partner on virtual fan engagement PoC
The project will use Sony's image analysis and sensing technologies, as well Hawk-Eye's Electronic Performance Tracking Systems
Production & Post
Sony unveils VENICE 2 motion picture cameras
Upgrades the original VENICE camera while maintaining its colour science
Audio
Sony licenses MPEG-H 3D audio decoder software for DVB and ATSC 3.0 broadcasts
MPEG-H 3D audio is specified in TV broadcast standards such as Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) and ATSC 3.0
Live Production
Avid expands IP content sources for live TV workflows
Interoperability with Sony and TVU Networks IP-connected devices means that content contribution from any SRT or RTMP enabled device into Avid production environments is...
IBC
No Sony booth at IBC 2021, but company will attend to support event and meet partners
Sony hadn't been scheduled to exhibit at the 2021 show, and is instead working with IBC to retain a presence to meet with its...
Live Production
Sony connects cameras to the cloud through a mobile connection
Camera-Connect-Cloud Portal allows operators to send files from location to the edit suite via a dedicated Android OS and iOS mobile application
Business
Sony withdraws from in-person participation at 2021 NAB Show
Company hold a virtual press conference with NAB prior to the show’s opening
Business
Nevion founder Thomas Heinzer appointed CEO
Sony-owned Nevion announces founder Thomas Heinzer as CEO, following the recent departure of Geir Bryn-Jensen