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
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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
Business
The robots are taking over at Sony
Company is aiming to move to fully automated production lines at its main TV factory in Malaysia
Live Production
Gravity Media invests in cameras, monitors from Sony
Equipment is currently being employed on this year's summer of sport, and then will be available for use on-set or in post production
Live Production
Rufus Hack appointed Hawk-Eye CEO
Hawk-Eye’s vision-processing, video replay and creative graphic technologies are used by numerous different sports for production and content management
Media Management
NBC Olympics selects technology vendors for Tokyo 2020
NBC Olympics is working with Xytech. Telestream, Sony, MediaKind, Signiant, TAG Video Systems, Amagi and Ross Video
Business
Sony sells off UK TV channels
All seven free-to-air channels have been acquired by Narrative Capital
Production & Post
Sony Venice integrates virtual production software
Integration means that Mo-Sys VP Pro goes into record mode whenever the Sony Venice camera starts recording
Media Delivery
Sony returns to video streaming, but only in Poland
New video service will be available to subscribers across PlayStation 4 and 5 devices for the next year
Media Management
Sony launches new suite of cloud-based microservices
Media Solutions Toolkit offers a number of cloud-native, specialised services, each addressing a particular function, like import or workflow management
Audio
R&S Clipster extends support for Dolby Atmos, Polsat selects Sony for new OB van, and more
TVBEurope rounds up products and solutions news from Rohde & Schwarz, Sony, and Vizrt
Business
Epic Games receives $1 billion in latest round of funding
Sony has invested a further $200 million into the company
Media Management
BBC Cymru Wales takes to the cloud, NEP connects with Net Insight, and more
TVBEurope rounds up the latest products and services news from Object Matrix, NEP Connect, Net Insight and Sony
Live Production
Sony adds to live switcher family, Hawk-Eye supports visualisation and monitoring, and more
TVBEurope rounds-up the latest products and solutions news from Sony, TAG Video Systems, and pixitmedia
Media Delivery
World’s first cognitive intelligence TVs to launch in Europe
Cognitive Processor XR is described as a new processing method designed to replicate the ways humans see and hear
Production & Post
Telestream updates Wirecast’s back channels, Sony offers one-to-one camera training, and more
TVBEurope rounds up the latest products and solutions news from Telestream, Sony, Mo-Sys and VividQ
Production & Post
CyLTV goes wireless for news, Grabyo and InPlayer partner on content monetisation, and more
TVBEurope rounds up the latest product and solutions news from Sony, Grabyo, InPlayer, Zixi and Coralbay.tv
Media Consumption
Sony announces ‘world’s first’ Cognitive Intelligence televisions
Sony’s cognitive intelligence TVs are designed to duplicate how humans see and hear.
Media Consumption
How consumption habits are disrupting traditional broadcast models
Olivier Bovis, head of sales for Media Solutions, Sony PSE, explores the rise of SVoD, the challenges of evolving broadcast schedules, digital business models...
Production & Post
Sony develops custom smart production system for Germany’s SWR
The smart production set up contains future proof technology including Touch User Interface.
Production & Post
New Sony display gives creators 3D view without the need of a headset
New display has been used during production on Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Media Management
Sony’s Memnon launches video marketplace
Platform also enables rights holders to monetise and promote their content, as well as offering white-label managed services.
Production & Post
Sony, NRK partner on Cloud-based automated production tool
Metadata Wrangler toolset aims to refine the production process by removing the duplication of metadata entry combined with automated content management.
IP Migration
Sony acquires virtualised production specialist Nevion
Sony said the acquisition will further enhance its portfolio, providing end-to-end IP and Cloud-based production solutions for broadcasting and other applications.