In the evolving landscape of video over IP, NDI has emerged as a prominent technology, offering various compression options to cater to different production needs. NDI, developed by NewTek/Vizrt, has evolved through various iterations, with NDI|HX2 and NDI|HX3 representing more advanced compressi...
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If you are looking for a complete video production solution that is easy to use, affordable and versatile, you might want to check out the new Datavideo Bundle systems. These are pre-configured packages that include everything you need to create professional live or recorded videos, such as camer...
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In the world of live video production, having the right tools at your disposal can make all the difference. Whether you are producing live events, conferences, educational content, or corporate presentations, having a reliable and feature-rich switcher is essential. Enter the Datavideo HS-1600T M...
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Join Holdan at MPTS 2023 for Exciting New Releases and Unseen Products!Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated Media Production & Technology Show 2023 (MPTS), the UK's largest and most exciting event for the media and broadcast industries. Since its inception in 2016, MPTS has been a h...
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As we move into the Autumn months, we head into a final flurry of trade shows: KitPlus events at Twickenham and Bristol, plus Midwich’s Tech Xpo.
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Empowering Content Everywhere... after a 3-year break
While we would normally say ‘another year, another IBC’, this year was different, as IBC was returning for the first time in three years, thanks to a COVID-induced break. Much was the same – certainly the broadcasters, bitte...
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Trade shows are in full swing again and next up we’re at the KitPlus show at Media City UK (The Open Centre) on Thursday 23rd June, open from 10 am - 4:30 pm.
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After an absence of three years, the NAB Show is back with a rash of signature product launches. It’s probably no coincidence that the past 36 months have seen little in the way of innovation in the broadcast and professional video industry, apart from a slew of mirrorless cameras. The unst...
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It was not that long ago that PTZ cameras were considered little more than motorised webcams, but rapid advances in sensor and IP technology have meant that the Pan Tilt Zoom camera is now found in many different professional installations.
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The popularity and demand for live streaming has increased massively over the past 18 months. For some, it might be a simple single camera setup going straight to YouTube or Facebook, while for others it’s a multi-camera production, feeding into a video mixer with graphics and overlays, str...
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St James Church, Piccadilly has history coursing through its brickwork. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, 18th century Prime Minister William Pitt the Elder was baptised at its font. German Bombs severely damaged the church during the blitz and it stood empty for 7 years after the war before bein...
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With public events almost non-existent during the ongoing lockdown, many venues are turning to live-streaming to reach their audience. The benefits of this are that, not only can you still provide content and services for your usual patrons, but you can also grow your viewer base online.
F...
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March 2020 and as lockdown started it was all about getting better and better web cams. We saw how awful the Zoom interviews on the news looked, all blocky backlit shadows and up-nose shots. A simple LED panel light would make a huge difference, and these flew out of the warehouse. The LEDGO LG-E...
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A lucky few are born to be in front of the camera. Eloquent, unflappable and engaging, they are the video presenter for your organisation.
The rest of us are either uncomfortable in front of the lens or confident for no good reason! It’s this category that needs a teleprompter. Promp...
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PTZ cameras are not like traditional camcorders. A few can record video internally to a Micro SD card, but these are the exceptions rather than the rule. Lumens, Datavideo and the high-end Panasonic PTZ Cameras (like the AW-HE130 and AW-UE150) do not have internal recording so we must look at oth...
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H.264 is one of the most ubiquitous acquisition video compression standards on the market. It’s used for everything from capture on a mobile phone to delivery on most web platforms, including social networks such as YouTube and Facebook (live and on-demand). The sheer flexibility of H.264 h...
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Streaming has long been associated with worship outreach in America, the middle east and Africa. The UK and Europe are now following suit with the faithful viewing live and recorded worship events online via Facebook and YouTube channels.
So what options are available, and can it be easily set u...
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With the ever-growing popularity of web streaming and content, especially on YouTube and Twitch; the need for a high level production (or one that at least looks like it) is accelerating.
Just turning your webcam on won’t cut it anymore. You’re going to be up against a lot of c...
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With the current situation there has never been so much requirement for video conferencing using Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams or even Facetime.
In the last couple of days, I’ve been asked by a couple of cameraman I know how they can use their fantastic kit for this purpose, as they are stu...
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Stream it live to anywhere from anywhere
The simplest way to deliver content live to staff, students, customers and service users is via YouTube Live or Facebook Live. There are lots of ways to produce and stream professional looking video.
Our technical team can advise you on the best solution...
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This year Datavideo are not only celebrating their 35th birthday but also their 35th year producing equipment for live events and AV productions. Part of this year’s celebrations is a competition asking their loyal customers to share a selfie of themselves with their favourite Datavideo pro...
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Datavideo’s HDR-1 is a compact half rack unit designed for use in live event productions. It is included in Datavideo’s popular range of GO studios designed to be operated in education, worship, seminars and at social outreach events. It’s an incredibly easy all-rounder, suitabl...
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Datavideo's DAC-75T is designed to convert video signals from VGA, HDMI, SDI to HDMI or SDI. With touchscreen control, it's a great ally for venues, conference teams and AV rental teams that need to be ready for whatever the presenter needs to project.
DAC-75T makes childplay of conne...
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Datavideo’s stand was packed with visitors and new kit at this year’s NAB.
Innovations include:
PTC-140 SDI/HDMI camera at an incredible price. The picture quality is really good at full HD 50p. The camera also supports H.264/H.265 video compression and dual stream output ove...
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Conferences, huddle rooms and presentations are fast paced environments where time is money and the audience does not like to wait. This is where an AV converter like the DAC-75T just thrives.
Your speaker wants to connect their laptop and see it displayed or projected straight away. T...
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Today software, apps and computer games cannot be released with clunky user interfaces or huge menu structures. And who has time to read an inch-thick software manual these days?
Instead new software is tested on first-time users to check its “usability” or user-friendliness. Anythin...
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Sound familiar?
Your presenter is taking to the stage in 5 minutes. You’re given a laptop with a VGA output that has to be connected to your UltraHD projector... NOW!
In an emergency you switch to your standby video mixer and somehow need to connect the SDI output to an HDMI large forma...
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We have moved on since the 80s and 90s and left terms such as Betamax and S-Video languishing in museums (http://www.obsoletemedia.org/).
Underscan and Overscan still crop up, however, in monitor specs. These terms have their roots in old analogue television, when using CRTs or Cathode Ray Tube ...
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Over the last 2-3 years, Holdan has sold thousands of on-camera monitors. The reasons why are quite simple: they make framing, exposing and focusing a picture so much easier – and more accurate.
Now there’s a new 4K model from Datavideo which we’re very excited about.We first s...
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All the key new products from NAB 2018:
Blackmagic Design, Teradek, SmallHD, CoreSWX, Panasonic, Sonnet, SLR Magic, LEDGO, more!
Richard Payne, Head of Technology writes...
"The NAB Show is the world's largest convention encompassing the convergence of media, entertainment and technology....
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The 2018 NAB Show is just around the corner, and Datavideo isitching to give you a taste of the awesome new gear that we're debuting at the show. Every year, Datavideo has something unique and interesting to introduce into the market, and this year is no exception. This year, we're focusing on tw...
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The DAC-45 is the successor to the world-renowned DAC-70, 3G-SDI Up/Down/Cross Converter. It has all the same features as the DAC-70 that our customers know and appreciate, with the addition of 4K HDMI support. Thanks to its built-in super resolution engine, users can now up convert from SD 480 r...
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Datavideo today announces that the all new BC-200 4K Block Camera is now shipping.
The BC-200 is Datavideo’s first compact block camera that can support up to 3840x2160 UHD resolution. It is an ideal camera to use with the KMU-100 4K Multicamera Processor because of its 70.7° wide view...
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Datavideo is proud to announce a new HD PTZ camera, PTC-150T, with HDBaseT technology. HDBaseT technology allows users to send power, control, uncompressed video, and tally all at once using only one Ethernet (Cat5e) cable.
The PTC-150T has a built-in HDBaseT transmitter, and it also comes with ...
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Some blogs are a joy to write. Others can be a challenge. This one is torture!
Writing about the Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival while on a strict diet is no fun. Celebrity chefs cooking up scrumptious cakes, spicy oriental dishes and tempting pizzas piled high with toppings… experts...
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Datavideo is proud to announce a new product that revolutionizes the way 4K cameras are used for live video productions.
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At NAB 2016, Datavideo has announced it will be showing its new KMU–100, which will accept the single 4K/UHD output of any existing camera and turn it into up to four 16×9 user-defined cropped windows that are sent out as four separate HD signals through HD-SDI.
According to Datavideo...
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Datavideo successfully completes video production at the Nissan Stage and booth exhibition at NAMM 2016
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Launching at BVE 2016 in London, DV Prompter Pro Server (DVP-100) is only the size and cost of a mini converter, yet it promises to bring multi-screen teleprompting to the masses.
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Launching at BVE 2016 in London, Datavideo’s new streaming solution enables organizations and individuals to set up their own multi-channel streaming service. With an initial investment of less than £1,000 and a $5 monthly subscription to a cloud network, users can stream live, create...
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