eNCA is a 24-hour television news broadcaster that focuses on South African and African content. After launching in June 2008, eNCA become the country’s first 24-hour television news service. On 3rd August 2016, eNCA covered the South African municipal elections. This was held to elect councils for all district, metropolitan and local municipalities in each of the nine provinces of South Africa.... Continue reading

Blackmagic Design announced that the music licensing platform Musicbed uses ATEM live production switchers and SmartView monitors to create cinematic live music experiences, called “Musicbed Sessions,” which feature performances from musicians spanning various genres. As a full service licensing platform, Musicbed provides a highly curated selection of relevant music to filmmakers for use in media... Continue reading

Blackmagic Design has announced that the Austrian Film Archive, located in Vienna, has expanded its abilities to scan high resolution 4K masters and digital ready cinema packages with the installation of a Blackmagic Cintel Film Scanner. Responsible for curating film collections and film documentations, the institute is home to the largest collection of audiovisual cultural heritage in the country.... Continue reading

Blackmagic Design today announced the availability of Blackmagic Camera 4.0 Public Beta 2. This second public beta features new support for image stabilization on EF lenses, better lens control, improved focus assist and more. Blackmagic Camera 4.0 Public Beta 2 is available for download free of charge from the Blackmagic Design website for all Blackmagic URSA Mini customers. Since it was released... Continue reading

Blackmagic Design today announced that the final release of Fusion 8.2, its visual effects and motion graphics software, is now available for download from the Blackmagic Design website. Fusion 8.2 and Fusion 8.2 Studio are available on Mac, Windows and now, for the first time ever, on Linux. Bringing Fusion to Linux is a major announcement for the visual effects industry. Many high end visual effects... Continue reading

Integration of Siemens Convergence Creators’ Smart Video Engine and Imagine Communications’ CloudXtream solutions suite to be showcased at IBC2016. Siemens Convergence Creators, a global multi-industry company providing, among other things, end-to-end OTT and TV everywhere solutions, and Imagine Communications, empowering the media and entertainment industry through transformative innovation, today... Continue reading