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In the August 27, 2009 Issue:

IBC2009 sessions to explore comparative merits of digital motion picture cameras
Become an IBC Pick Hits judge
Ekern to discuss content protection, conditional access at IBC2009
AVT to unveil MAGIC SP2 downmixing system
360 Systems to unveil 2470HD Time Delay
Frost & Sullivan selects Pixelmetrix for regional honor

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 TOP STORY
IBC2009 sessions to explore comparative merits of digital motion picture cameras

Complementary sessions at IBC2009 will explore the rigorous approach both the American Society of Cinematographers and the British Society of Cinematographers have taken to comparing digital cinema cameras and assessing tools and workflow.

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 IBC PICK HITS
Become an IBC Pick Hits judge

Broadcast Engineering is seeking experienced engineers and technical managers to become one of a select few to serve on this yearÂ’s Pick Hits judging panel.

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 IBC NEWS
Ekern to discuss content protection, conditional access at IBC2009

Frank Ekern, senior development engineer of Bridge Technologies, will speak during the session "Content Security: Ensuring Content is not Misused."

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 IBC PRODUCTS
AVT to unveil MAGIC SP2 downmixing system

AVT’s new surround processing system, MAGIC SP2, uses the Institut für Rundfunktechnik algorithm as a key component.

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Sound Devices to introduce solid-state digital audio recorder

The 788T-SSD is a new version of its 788T recorder.

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Envivio to feature 4Caster C4 encoder/transcoder at IBC2009

The new HD codec achieves a 35 percent increase in quality and reduces bandwidth required by about 30 percent.

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SeaChange to highlight three-screen video, broadcast delivery solutions

The company will highlight its TV Navigator middleware platform and Axion on Demand content delivery platform.

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Softel to showcase new vFlex HD platform

The vFlex HD multipurpose ancillary VBI, VANC and graphics data processor provides the same functionality as the vFlex SD in addition to HD support.

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360 Systems to unveil 2470HD Time Delay

The new 360 Systems 2470HD Time Delay can accommodate delays up to 24 hours to allow for storage of an entire day’s content for emergency use.

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WISI to feature Streamline DVB-IP gateway

The Streamline DVB-IP gateway is a stand-alone IP streamer for DVB transport stream signals.

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Custom Consoles to show low-cost EditOne workstation

EditOne features a compact footprint including a profiled horizontal work surface with an optional dual 2RU desktop pod.

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Polecam to highlight Full Frontal Filter System

The FFFS mount allows 62mm Tiffen or Cokin filters to be deployed with the 29mm diameter Fujinon TF lens series.

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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 blog.broadcastengineering.com/brad.

 BOARDROOM
Frost & Sullivan selects Pixelmetrix for regional honor

Frost & Sullivan has selected the company as the winner of the 2009 Asia Pacific Industrial Technologies Award Emerging Communications Test and Measurement Company of the Year.

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Cache-A inks new Europe, Asia-Pacific region distribution agreements

The supplier of small form-factor archive appliances for digital film, broadcast and professional video applications has reached several new distribution deals.

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Podcast
A report to be released prior to IBC2009 will address approaches to synchronization and time labeling for TV and motion pictures in the digital era, says Peter Symes, SMPTE director of standards and engineering... Click here.
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White Papers
The amount of digital content created by media & entertainment customers is growing at an alarming rate. From the retention of final cuts and raw content that may find life in future projects to digital preservation efforts, more and more content is being maintained... Click here.
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Broadcast Engineering’s contributor Phil Kurz takes you on a tour of the IPTV Zone at IBC 2008... Click here.
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