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OWC and Hedge Streamline LTO Archiving

Other World Computing ( OWC ) and Hedge have announced a partnership to simplify Linear Tape-Open (LTO) backups for media professionals. OWC Archive Pro purchases will now include Hedge's Canister software, offering user

GameLoop TV Brings Instant Gaming to Viewers

GameLoop TV, a new 24/7 free gaming channel , has announced its launch at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The channel leverages NEXTGEN TV technology to offer instant gameplay directly through viewers' TV remotes or mobile

Louper 2.0 Enhances Post-Production Workflows

Louper v2.0 introduced a comprehensive suite of tools for video professionals. The update aims to streamline post-production workflows and enhance collaboration across various media projects, all within a single platf

Maxon Enhances Asset Library with Laubwerk Acquisition

Maxon, a leading software provider for content creators , has acquired Laubwerk GmbH , a company known for its high-quality 3D plant modeling. This merger brings together Maxon's innovative tools with Lau

Creator Pass: LumaFusion's All-in-One Subscription Debuts

Creator Pass: LumaFusion's All-in-One Subscription Debuts November 27, 2024 LumaTouch released a major update to LumaFusion for Android , introducing Speed Ramping and Enhanced Keyframing features. The company also rebranded its subscription service as Creator Pass, which now

Disney Unites AI, Gaming, AR in New Division

Disney has created a new business unit focused on next-generation storytelling and experiences, bringing together its artificial intelligence, gaming, and augmented reality initiatives under one roof. The division wil

Vizrt Brings TriCaster to AWS Marketplace

Vizrt, a leader in real-time graphics and live production solutions, has made its cloud-ready video production switchers – TriCaster Vectar and TriCaster Now – available in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace . This

Maxon Fall Release: ZBrush for iPad Debuts

Maxon has announced its Fall 2024 release, including the highly anticipated ZBrush for iPad , along with updates to Cinema 4D , Redshift , Red Giant , and Cineware . The release focuses on streamlining workflows and en

TUI Transforms Post-Production with Strawberry Skies

TUI , the global travel leader, has partnered with Projective to implement Strawberry Skies , a cloud-hosted creative project framework, as their post-production collaboration platform. The solution has deliv

The Prismatic Company Debuts LightWeave at IBC2024

The Prismatic Company is making its European debut at IBC2024 with live demos of its groundbreaking applications for content creators: LightWeave Scribe, LightWeave Interactive, and LightWeave Charts. These ind

MASV Brings Ultra-Fast File Transfers to Nara

Nara , a FilmLight venture, has integrated MASV's ultra-fast and secure file transfer services into its platform, providing users with another tool to streamline media workflows. The integration allows users to

VIDA Unveils Cloud Cost Management for MAM

VIDA , the company behind Content OS , is launching a new feature that tackles the complexity of cloud billing for media asset management (MAM) services. The feature provides a detailed breakdown of cloud usage costs,

AirFrame: Empowering Editing Teams to Create Anywhere

Media-Anywhere unveils AirFrame , a groundbreaking cloud-native solution for remote editing that provides direct access to media stored in S3 with local-like performance. The patent-pending technology elimin

Backlight's IBC2024 Lineup: AI, Cloud, Streaming

Backlight's IBC2024 Lineup: AI, Cloud, Streaming September 12, 2024 Backlight , a global leader in media and entertainment technology, is set to showcase its latest advancements in broadcasting and video technology at IBC2024 . The company's suite of solutions aims to str

AI and ML Dominate IABM BaM Awards® Entries at IBC2024

The IABM has announced the shortlisted entries for the 2024 IBC edition of its BaM Awards® , which recognize innovation across nine categories in the BaM Content Chain® , as well as an outstanding project,

Seth Hallen: Pioneering AI in Media & Entertainment

Seth Hallen , a prominent figure in the media and entertainment industry, is shifting his focus to the transformative potential of AI. With over 25 years of experience running companies across production, post

Vizrt Launches Free Sports Analysis Software

Vizrt , a leader in real-time graphics and live production solutions, has announced the release of Viz Libero Free , a no-cost version of its flagship sports analysis software . The move aims to make advanced sports

Maxon's Artist Lineup at IBC 2024

Maxon's Artist Lineup at IBC 2024 August 30, 2024 Maxon is gearing up for an exciting IBC 2024 , where they'll showcase the latest advancements in their powerful software suite, Maxon One , and unveil new products and updates. The company will be joined by a diverse lineu

IATSE Deal: AI as a Tool, with Limits

The new agreement between IATSE and major studios allows for the use of artificial intelligence as a tool, with some limitations and protections for workers. This development comes on the heels of recent strikes by the Writers G

ASG, Supersphere Collaborate on Cloud, XR Innovation

Advanced Systems Group (ASG) and Supersphere have announced a strategic partnership to drive innovation in cloud production and XR technology, leveraging their respective strengths in media technology and live pro