Business
Sky agrees deal to allow viewers to access content from outside of Britain
Four film studios have agreed to stop 'geoblocking' their content on Sky UK
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Sony launches phones with 21:9 aspect ratio screen
Sony said films are already being released in 21:9
Technology
Ion Solutions upgrades Ireland’s RTÉ News studio
The new video wall spans three sides of the studio
Production & Post
Google Cloud and Sony Pictures Imageworks launch OpenCue render manager
Designed for the visual effects and animation industry
Business
Sony to move European operations to the Netherlands in case of no-deal Brexit
Takes effect on 29th March
Technology
Sony boosts production of 3D sensors for smartphone cameras
Apple has expressed interest in the 3D camera technology
TVBEverywhere
2019: a transformative year
By Stuart Almond, head of marketing and communications, Sony Professional, Europe
Technology
PRO TV becomes first European adopter of Sony’s HDC-3500 camera
Romanian broadcaster has invested in eight HDC-3500 camera chains
Business
TVBEurope Nov/Dec issue now available
We go behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing; plus an in-depth look at the latest in asset management
Business
Seven Sony Cameras join Netflix Post Technology Alliance
Four digital motion picture cameras from Sony’s CineAlta range join the programme
Content
Sony launches new on-demand kids app for PS4
App features some of the best-known shows from SPT’s kids channel POP
Technology
Sony’s IP Live Production System supports SMPTE 2110
Company will offer further support for the standard in both HD and 4K
Production & Post
France Galop revamps horse racing coverage with Sony IP Live
Sony’s multi-format video switcher now sits at the heart of France Galop’s control room
News Release
Sony empowers media professionals to ‘Go Make Tomorrow’
Sony will return to IBC 2018 to present its latest solutions that help customers build their brands and audiences under the banner of “Go...
Technology
Sony TVs include Netflix Calibrated Mode
Setting enables more precise colours and accurate dynamic contrast
Production & Post
EBU conducts UHD High Frame Rates tests during European Championships 2018
Plans to shoot, process, record, and distribute live Ultra High Definition (UHD) content, with High Frame Rates, High Dynamic Range, and Next Generation Audio
Production & Post
Sony showcases new Virtual Production service with Red Bull
Cloud-based solution was used at Red Bull’s Alpenbrevet motorcycle race in Switzerland last weekend
Business
Sony Pictures Television announces reorganisation
Global networks operations and worldwide distribution/home entertainment will combine into a single business unit
TVBEverywhere
Sony brings Google Assistant to Bravia Android TVs
Launches in the UK first with more countries due to follow
Production & Post
Trickbox unveils 12-Camera HD/UHD 4K PPU flyaway
Solution is designed for small to large scale outside broadcast and studio productions
TVBEverywhere
Netflix reveals recommended Smart TVs for 2018
TV must meet five of seven criteria set by the streamer
Production & Post
Sony launches three 4K cameras
PXW-Z280 "will become the flagship model for broadcasters and production companies"
Resources
Sony – IP Live: The art of delivering live events
Using IP for live production is a hot topic right now. Everyone is talking about it, not least because of the potential benefits that...
News Release
Sony to begin VENICE shipments
Next-generation CineAlta motion picture camera available this month
TVBEverywhere
Sony Pictures Television Networks launches on Amazon Channels
AXN, Sony Channel and Animax are now available in Germany and Austria
Production & Post
Quintet team up for Christmas Eve Midnight Mass transmission
Vatican Media, Globecast, Rai, Eutelsat and Sony will aid the 4K Tivùsat feed
Resources
Sony – Driving customer engagement
Sony is more than just a manufacturer of great technology; it also provides services and solutions that help broadcasters and media companies engage better...
Resources
Sony – IP Live: time to embrace the challenge
This special TVBE supplement by Sony explores the practical benefits and promises of live IP and how to embrace the IP challenge.
Resources
Sony – Agile field-to-audience news infrastructure
How to retain (or even re-acquire) news audience of today and tomorrow.
Resources
Sony – More than technology
Why the mix of technology, services and expertise is the real enabler to building brands and audiences.
TVBEverywhere
Movistar+ app available on Sony smart TVs in Spain
App available on sets released in 2015 or later
Features
Putting a stop to Kodi piracy
GeoGuard's David Briggs looks the prevalence of Kodi throughout 2017, and how we can protect our content in the future
Analysis
Tackling data security
Object Matrix's Nick Pearce-Tomenius looks at how broadcasters can go about protecting their content
IBC
ES Broadcast Hire buys 100 Sony 4K cameras
UK systems integrator ES Broadcast Hire has bought 100 Sony HDC-4300 4K system cameras, two HDC-4800 ultra-high frame rate cameras and two XVS-8000 4K...
IBC
Cross your palm with HDR
Sony has hit all parts of the market with its new camera offerings this IBC, adding to its stable of three 4K palm camcorders...
IBC
Rocking with RX0
Sony has unveiled a new action-cam: the DSC-RX0. The ultra-compact camera, which sports a 1.0-type stacked 14.8MP Exmore RS CMOPS image sensor, is waterproof...
IBC
Sony gets ready for 8K production
Sony has thrown down the gauntlet in the race to 8K and unveiled the UHC-8300, its first camera with three 8K sensors. Developed in...
IBC
Building brands and audiences with Sony solutions
Visitors from news gathering to sports production and high-end cinematography who are seeking new ways to engage audiences with high-quality content will see demonstrations...
IBC
National Film and Television School goes 4K
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has opened a 4K digital content training studio and hub, and Sony is discussing its installation of...
Business
Sony joins AMWA board
Sony has become a principal member of the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA)