BE_BEYOND THE HEADLINES_ Penton Media April 13, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/broadcastengineering_/v/90 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Software-based automation platforms enjoy economic stimulus The maturity of commodity IT technology to handle video data has made these systems attractive to stations focused on adding new channels. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/automation/software-based-automation-platforms-economic-stimulus-0413 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Florical's TV Automation Systems are in market 1 to 172 because we are reliable, flexible and completely scalable ... yet surprisingly affordable. Visit us at NAB09 booth SU1802 to see our new products: Remote AirBoss; Remote Editor; AssetDispatcher; Inventory Browser. Supervisory Monitor is now available through S.M.A.R.T. Central. S.M.A.R.T. 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To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/blackmagic-design-sdk-cross-platform-video-capture-0413 Telecast Fiber Systems hits the road after NAB TV Pro Gear staff will visit West Coast states to demonstrate a tapeless workflow using products from 10 vendors. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/telecast-fiber-systems-hits-road-nab-0413 Front Porch Digital offers new mini-MAM New features include the ability to import legacy databases of virtual assets with associated metadata field mapping. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/front-porch-digital-offers-new-mini-mam-0413 Wegener launches Web-based network control system The site provides management tools for content distribution, scheduling, playout control, and health and status monitoring of the company's IP media players. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/wegener-launches-web-based-network-control-system-0413 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Live TV production doesn't have to mean assembling an expensive studio and hiring a team to run it. Broadcast Pix provides an entire integrated production system with an HD switcher, CG, clips, monitoring, aspect correction and more. Over 1,000 systems installed worldwide. Save time. Save money. Make better television. http://www.broadcastpix.com Slate 100G - http://www.broadcastpix.com/The-Switcher-Redefined/Slate-100G.html Slate 1000G - http://www.broadcastpix.com/The-Switcher-Redefined/Slate-1000G.html Slate 5000G - http://www.broadcastpix.com/The-Switcher-Redefined/Slate-5000G.html ---------------------------------------- MORE NEW PRODUCTS --Panasonic offers HD convertible camera The HE870 is compatible with most 2/3in motor drive zoom lenses. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/panasonic-offers-convertible-camera-0413 Chrosziel unveils MonitorPack The unit is designed for the new generation of still/video combo cameras. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/chrosziel-unveils-monitorpack-0413 Sachtler introduces dimmable Reporter 8LED This new on-camera lighting fixture can be dimmed continuously from 30 percent to 100 percent. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/sachtler-introduces-dimmable-reporter-led-0413 Mogami shows Cat 5e LAN cable The specialized Ethernet cable is designed for demanding ENG applications. To view the full article go to: http://broadcastengineering.com/hdtv/mogami-shows-cat-lan-cable-0413 Petrol markets inflatable airline bag for cameras This duffle-style bag is housed in a zippered nylon pouch for safe transportation through airline security and boarding. 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