REVIEW: ATEN’S 4K 2-PORT USB DISPLAYPORT KVM SWITCH

The newest addition to ATEN’s KVM line of products, the CS782DP, was released last month. Simply put, it’s a video control console that can connect two 4K computers to a DisplayPort, allowing you to switch control of the display (to either computer), while using the same keyboard and mouse for both. Review: Nicole Boyd This device is ideal… Continue reading REVIEW: ATEN’S 4K 2-PORT USB DISPLAYPORT KVM SWITCH

AMIRA 4K UHD & MPEG-2 MXF RECORDING – COMING SOON

ARRI has announced the contents of a two new update packets soon to be released for AMIRA cameras, bringing with them 4K UHD and MPEG-2 MXF recording. The two major software updates, SUP 2.0 and 3.0, which will become available over the next few months, are the company’s response to to customer requests and the changing trends within the industry. Due… Continue reading AMIRA 4K UHD & MPEG-2 MXF RECORDING – COMING SOON

BM HOPING TO CRACK THE CONSUMER MARKET WITH A NEW 4K PCIE CARD

Just look at those high tech connectors!

Blackmagic Design has released an updated version of its popular PCIe card, the Intensity Pro 4K allows UHD capture/playback on Windows, Mac and Linux PCIe computers. Besides the inclusion of all the previous Intensity Pro features, the new PCIe card now includes colour support in HDMI, 1080p/60 capture/playback and UHD capture/playback up to 2160p/30 via HDMI. So, not strictly… Continue reading BM HOPING TO CRACK THE CONSUMER MARKET WITH A NEW 4K PCIE CARD

COALITION OF THE WILLING: STUDIOS AND TECH COMPANIES UNITE FOR 4K

Leading Hollywood studios, consumer electronics brands, content distributors, post-production and technology companies have announced the launch of the UHD (Ultra High Definition) Alliance. The coalition, revealed at CES 2015 last week, aims to set the bar for next generation video by establishing new standards to support innovation in technologies including 4K and higher resolutions, high… Continue reading COALITION OF THE WILLING: STUDIOS AND TECH COMPANIES UNITE FOR 4K

Introducing the Panasonic AJ-PX270 – World’s First P2 HD Handheld Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording

Panasonic Business Systems has today released the new AJ-PX270 at its 2014 Roadshow, the company’s first P2 HD handheld camcorder with AVC-ULTRA recording.   Mathew Alexander, Product Manager, Broadcast, Panasonic Australia, said: “The ultimate mobile news acquisition tool, the PX270 is suitable for a wide range of sports, corporate, education and event applications.” “This handheld… Continue reading Introducing the Panasonic AJ-PX270 – World’s First P2 HD Handheld Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording

When 4K is really Ultra HD – And How to know the difference

Along with the rise of 4K film cameras (such as the pictured Blackmagic Design’s Production Cinema Camera and the RED Epic series), have come monitors and (new) televisions with which to watch and edit 4K video. However, when 4K is used as a broad marketing term, across a spectrum of devices and consumer electronics, the… Continue reading When 4K is really Ultra HD – And How to know the difference