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In the April 13, 2009 Issue:

Software-based automation platforms enjoy economic stimulus
Newspapers continue to challenge local TV Web sites
Manufacturers target local TV stations with low-cost studio camera kits
Broadcast Pix streamlines live production with Fluent software
Panasonic offers HD convertible camera

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 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.

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 News
Newspapers continue to challenge local TV Web sites

Most newspapers recognize the opportunity and continue to invest in video streaming.

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NYC broadcasters may not co-locate on Freedom Tower after all

The group has not ruled out the Freedom Tower completely, citing technical benefits of having a DTV antenna at the World Trade Center.

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 FCC & Industry Update
Manufacturers target local TV stations with low-cost studio camera kits

Broadcasters are under competitive pressure to offer HD programming amidst a weak economy, so capital is tight.

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 New Products & Reviews
Broadcast Pix streamlines live production with Fluent software

The new software helps operators work faster and more efficiently.

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New Blackmagic Design SDK for cross-platform video capture

With new APIs included, developers can now rapidly develop applications for Blackmagic Design products.

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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.

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Front Porch Digital offers new mini-MAM

New features include the ability to import legacy databases of virtual assets with associated metadata field mapping.

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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.

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Panasonic offers HD convertible camera

The HE870 is compatible with most 2/3in motor drive zoom lenses.

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Chrosziel unveils MonitorPack

The unit is designed for the new generation of still/video combo cameras.

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Sachtler introduces dimmable Reporter 8LED

This new on-camera lighting fixture can be dimmed continuously from 30 percent to 100 percent.

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Mogami shows Cat 5e LAN cable

The specialized Ethernet cable is designed for demanding ENG applications.

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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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