BE_AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY UPDATE_ Penton Media September 16, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/252 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.avid.com/products/Titan/index.asp?cmpid=AV-BN-4) ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Broadcast Engineering announces IBC2009 Pick Hits Award winners The honor is awarded to companies for technology that improves the technical and financial status of TV stations, post-production facilities, production houses and other facilities involved in making television. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/ebu-shows-hybrid-broadcast-broadband-ibc209-0915 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Snell's Morpheus ICE is a standalone 3U automation and master control system based on the globally successful Morpheus Automation technology - including its unrivalled Media Ball_ approach to secondary event management. ICE is fully compatible with existing file formats and can expand without limit. Click here to find out more. http://www.snellgroup.com/products/automation-and-media-management/Automation/morpheus-ice ---------------------------------------- NEW PRODUCTS --Eyeheight shows multidefinition master control switcher Playout Compact enables the upgrade from SD to HD operation. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/eyeheight-shows-multidefinition-master-control-switcher-0915 NETIA launches Manreo 2 MAM system at IBC209 Version 2 incorporates new NETIA Workflow Engine and upgrades Hypercast Warehouse archiving. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/netia-launches-manreo-2-mam-system-ibc209-0915 Softel integrates with Harmonic for SMPTE OP47 data insertion Softel has collaborated with Harmonic to verify data insertion with Harmonic's DiviCom Electra 7000 MPEG-4 AVC HD encoder. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/softel-integrates-harmonic-smpte-op47-data-insertion-0915 SGL announces integration with Final Cut Server The company also introduced partial restore for XDCAM files. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/sgl-announces-integration-final-cut-server-0915 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT MediaGeniX is specialised in channel management and content lifecycle applications for Broadcasters, Telco's and Platform Operators. More than 100 channels and on-demand services rely on us each day to maximise the efficiency of their scheduling and workflow process. www.mediagenix.tv VISIT US AT IBC: Hall 3, booth C59 ! ---------------------------------------- MORE NEW PRODUCTS --DVEO launches new version of time delay system TS-TimeShifter receives and immediately recognizes DVB-ASI signals from satellite feeds or other sources. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/products/dveo-new-time-delay-system-091409 Linear Acoustic shows Transmission Loudness Manager with Dolby Pulse AERO.air has been expanded to include the new Dolby Pulse encoding. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/linear-acoustic-shows-transmission-loudness-manager-dolby-pulse-0916 Vaddio enters global market at IBC2009 The supplier of robotic PTZ cameras introduced its product to the European market. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/vaddio-enters-global-market-ibc2009-0916 Softron releases four-channel compliance recorder MovieRecorder Express supports H.264 encoding. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/softron-releases-four-channel-compliance-recorder-0916 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Transmitting straight from the editor's desk In his new blog, Broadcast Engineering Editorial Director Brad Dick posts his rants, raves and reviews of what's happening in the industry. To read his latest post, visit http://blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad. ---------------------------------------- BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS --OmniBus to migrate Starz Entertainment to iTX transmission system The 130-channel installation includes primary and backup facilities for SD and HD services. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/omnibus-migrate-starz-entertainment-itx-transmission-system-0916 Sri Lanka's ITN automates two channels with VSN The broadcaster has installed VSN ingest, editing and playout automation. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/sri-lankas-itn-automates-two-channels-vsn-0916 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Experience our community in the Broadcast Engineering Forum! The forum is a place for you, the reader, to discuss the issues that matter. Come join the discussion on the latest industry topics with other broadcast professionals, enthusiasts as well as Broadcast Engineering's own writers and editors. Sign up at http://community.broadcastengineering.com/forums. ---------------------------------------- Advertisement ---------------------------------------- (http://broadcastengineering.com/webcast/best ) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Automation system vendors and server vendors appear to be picking up the baton regarding the many new formats; the element missing from the playout centers of broadcasters is automated QC. Click here http://broadcastengineering.com/white_papers/2AW_19565_0.pdf. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Independent film producer and owner of Hollywood, CA-based editing boutique Pinlight Studios Rick Shaw discusses how technological evolution and today's economy are impacting independent moviemaking... 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