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In addition to two new software licenses (the previously announced keying plug-in AW-SF400 for the Media Production Suite and a software console AV-SF10 for AV-HSW10 overhead ), Panasonic also introduced a new 4K PTZ camera at NAB 2024 AW-UE30. This more affordable addition to the brand's family of Ultra HD installation cameras will offer support for up to 4Kp30 video, a wide-angle lens with 20x optical zoom, and both IP and USB outputs. On sale from Q3/2024.

Blackmagic Design have expanded the ATEM Constellation family of professional overheads with two new models: ATEM 1 M/E Constellation 4K a ATEM 2 M/E Constellation 4Kwhich are 4K variants of the popular, eponymous HD variants. They offer up to 20x 12G-SDI inputs and traditional DVE, multiview, SuperSource or ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyer features, and are on sale now. The third generation monitors are scheduled for release in May and June respectively SmartView 4K a Audio Monitor 12G, newly offering IP video SMPTE-2110 inputs.

DJI introducing the DJI Power 1000 portable power station with a 1024Wh battery and up to 2200W of output power for seamlessly powering and charging field technology including cameras, monitors, computers, DJI drones (using optional cabling, depending on type), etc. Also on sale is a certified Zignes 120W solar panel allowing independent operation of appliances in isolated locations. Already on sale!

Grass Valley at NAB 2024 launched a new update for EDIUS 11version 11.11.14138, which further increases the speed of the program (this time mainly the responsiveness of the user interface, including timeline work, handling multiple files in Mync, etc.), as well as extending support for the Sony BURANO camera, increasing compatibility with the MXF format and fixing a number of bugs. The new version is available for download at edius.net/edius_download.html.

A number of discounted promotions are also being offered to mark NAB 2024, including a reduced price on the captioner VisDOM VisTitle 3 (until April 26), a discounted acon Digital audio plug-in license upgrade (until 31 May), and finally a discounted upgrade of the effects suite ProDAD Vitascene V5 Pro (until 31 May)...

Blackmagic Design have introduced new control panels for DaVinci Resolve software (DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel and DaVinci Resolve Replay Editor) and ATEM overheads (ATEM Micro Panel). DaVinci Resolve Replay Editor is a dedicated keyboard that allows you to take full advantage of DaVinci Resolve 19's new features to quickly edit news stories and instantly replay footage from sports games (in combination with HyperDeck recorders, Blackmagic Cloud, the new Media Player 10G recorder/player, ATEM overheads, etc.). Model DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel is a compact, affordable console with USB-C connectivity for controlling DaVinci Resolve color corrections. Yet it offers high-quality trackballs and precision rotary encoders for ergonomic adjustment of primary corrections! Interesting features include an internal battery and Bluetooth interface for wireless capability, as well as a slot for an Apple iPad Pro. Countertop ATEM Micro Panel also offers a compact design, affordability and both Bluetooth and USB-C interfaces, and is a significantly more affordable alternative to the ATEM Advanced Panel series. It is used to conveniently control the Blackmagic ATEM Series ATEM Software Control application including buttons for switching Program and Preview channels, setting keying and blending effects, launching macros, etc. All of the above new features will be available from May (pre-orders accepted!)...