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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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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Live from Sussex and Stockport (via. London)
Live Production has always had its own set of challenges, including managing a network of cameras and equipment for a show where there’s no option of a second take. Keeping up with the technology is hard enough, but what if all of this has to be...
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Panasonic sold hundreds of AW-HE2 camera units. When it was discontinued, the calls kept coming in from customers who needed something of this size and functionality for small radio studios and news studios. At last we have a worthy replacement in the AW-UE4. It is a little bigger tha...
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There’s a way of communicating with video that’s inexpensive but delivers vastly improved quality.
With few exceptions, webcams built into laptops, phones and tablets are poor. For a quick one-to-one conversation, they serve a purpose, but for critical meetings and presentations, the...
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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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Those with some grey hair like me might think eSports refers to a person from Yorkshire’s exercise regime, but I asked my 10-year-old and he says eSports is the fastest growing sector in the AV industry.
At ISE this year Panasonic combines its latest broadcast and live entertainment produc...
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At a recent conference, one of the delegates drew my attention to a new BBC Academy training video on using smartphones for journalism.
I was particularly interested because I’d just bought myself a smartphone with a decent stills camera. My wife is really pleased about this beca...
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Wirecast is the most popular award-winning video production software for Mac and Windows. It's perfect for live streams, webinars, webcasts, sports, church services, and education or training videos. You need nothing more than a computer and a basic web camera to start your 1st product...
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The Panasonic Lumix S1H has just been added to the long list of Holdan supplied cameras which have been approved for shooting projects for the online streaming giant. This is a remarkable feat for a camera of this size at this price level.
The reason it’s been approved is down to its super...
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How many times have you heard the phrase – the camcorder is dead? Now video cameras are going full frame, how can there possibly be a place in the market for a fixed lens camcorder with a smaller sensor?
Well, there is a place for them, and great reasons why quite often they wil...
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Holdan feature alongside Midwich, Sound Technology and PSCo in the latest edition of AV Magazine.
Take some time out to find out what technology is used to provide football fans instant "TV REPLAY" in the terraces. Available to download.
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France Télévisions has used Panasonic’s AK-UC4000 4K studio camera systems and AK-UB300 4K box cameras to broadcast the 2019 Roland Garros French Open on its national television channel, France TV Sport, with international distribution.
10x AK-UC4000 camera channels, and two ...
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The heart of Panasonic Lumix’s video-centric cameras are large sensors. Whether it’s a full frame (S1 range) or a micro four thirds sensor (GH range), they are both considerably larger than those found in professional video cameras.
Many of the advantages of these larger sensors are ...
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Panasonic has introduced a new handheld camcorder, the first in a series set to combine advanced connectivity functionality with high end image production for broadcast and streaming applications.
The AG-CX350 camcorder spearheads the series, and is the first camcorder in the industry to provide ...
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Panasonic has showcased its industry first 4K 50p, HDR integrated PTZ camera for the first time in Europe, at IBC 2018 in Amsterdam.
The AW-UE150 provides images with a smooth and natural look thanks to its 50p sensor, making it well suited to scenes featuring fast movements and high-end applica...
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Sheffield Hallam University has invested in 30 Panasonic AG-DVX200 camcorders to integrate applied learning opportunities for students in its film and media courses.
The investment in 30 x AG-DVX200 fixed lens 4K Camcorders has allowed the South Yorkshire University to develop its students learn...
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What is NDI HX?
Why is it taking the world by storm?
Can it replace SDI and HDMI? What manufacturers are involved?
When you search ‘What is NDI HX?’ on Google, you get this answer:
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Panasonic has launched a competition for video professionals in Europe and the US to showcase their best work, shot on the AU-EVA1 compact cinema camera.
’Share Your Vision’ is open from June 1st to August 24th, with the winners being announced at IBC in Amsterdam on 14 September 2018.
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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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Whilst the EVA-1’s viewfinder is great for menu settings and indoor use, some find that it struggles in strong daylight. Many users have been opting for 3rd party EVFs or on-camera monitors, such as the SmallHD Focus monitor, that offer brighter, clearer images and are perfect for framing a...
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The Panasonic Lumix GH5S has been tested by Colour Science Expert Alan Roberts according the European Broadcasting Union R.118 guidelines and, as a result, it is effectively approved for Broadcast use in HD and for second camera use in UHD productions. For acceptance in the EBU Tiering system, th...
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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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Panasonic Media Entertainment Company today announced the introduction of a full line-up of professional integrated cameras with built-in Network Device Interface (NDI) support: the AW-HN38, AW-HN40, AW-UN70 and AW-HN130.
This fully integrated support of NDI version 3 enhanced with a new High Ef...
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Panasonic has announced a firmware upgrade to its VariCam LT 4K camera that sets the cinema camera up for live and ‘near live’ multi-cam use within concerts, events, TV shows and corporate productions.
The Version 6 firmware upgrade sees the camera gain a new shading mode alongside t...
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Panasonic has announced a firmware upgrade to its AU-EVA1 compact cinema camera that, among many improvements, will see the camera capable of recording ALL-I codecs and outputting RAW.
The free upgrade, available from the end of March 2018, means the super 35mm sensor camera will now support Pa...
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Netflix only started in 1997 and this year they plan to spend over $6,000,000,000 on original production. YES that’s $6 Billion!
Netflix has a reputation for both quality and innovation and that’s why they stipulate technical requirements for all this new production in great det...
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Panasonic has previewed the AU-EVA1, at Cine Gear Expo 2017 in Los Angeles, USA, a new 5.7K cinema camera positioned between the Panasonic Lumix GH5 4K mirrorless camera and the VariCam LT 4K cinema camera. Compact and lightweight, the AU-EVA1 is tailor-made for handheld shooting, but also well s...
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During Panasonic's Press Event at NAB 2017 introduced several new products.
However, Panasonic have got us all very intrigued with the announcement of a new Mystery Cine Camera!
The mystery product will be a video camera positioned between the GH5 and VariCam LT
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GH5 - Behind the Headlines
The blogosphere is awash with the GH5’s headline features: 4K at 50p, 4K 4:2:2 internal recording, in-body stabilization etc. These were all on my wish list when I met with Panasonic engineers a couple of years ago, but I’m amazed that they’ve been ab...
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Panasonic announces LUMIX GH5 CSC camera featuring the World’s First 4K 60p/50p[1] and 4K 30p 4:2:2 10- bit[2] Video Recording Function
Panasonic has today announced the LUMIX GH5, the latest flagship model of LUMIX G CSC cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. The ne...
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The AG-AC30 joins the Panasonic AVCCAM HD camcorder line-up.
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Panasonic out in strength at IBC 2015
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DVX-200 Reviews Round-up
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The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH4R: The ultimate photo/video hybrid just got better
With updated V-Log L Compatibility, the LUMIX DMC-GH4 continues to push the boundaries of photography and videography
Panasonic is showcasing the LUMIX DMC-GH4R, an advanced version of the LUMIX DMC-GH4, as well as a ...
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Richard Payne reviews the new Panasonic AG-DVX200
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The professional video industry’s first integrated 4K PTZ camera, has been unveiled by Panasonic at INFOCOMM, in Orlando.
The AW-UE70 delivers 3840 x 2160 resolution at 25p via HDMI, and is capable of 4K IP streaming and in-camera 4K recording. In addition to 4K 2160/25p, the camera delive...
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Panasonic release a new P2 shoulder mount camera AJ-PX380
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Panasonic has expanded its camera range with the launch of 6 new cameras, NAB 2015 has seen the announcement of a handheld, shoulder-mount, action, box and two studio cameras. This has expanded Panasonics vast range of cameras even further and shows their commitment to 4K.
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4K for Free! Holdan reaches out to UltraHD producers
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