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Fremont Studios, the largest privately owned and operated studio and event facility in the Pacific Northwest, wanted to outfit an all-new, compact 22-foot, battery-powered mobile production unit that would double as an additional control room for its studios. They invested in four VariCam LT 4K cinema camcorders with CineLive for diverse mobile and studio projects.

Offering an upgraded shading mode, as well as tally and return video management, the VariCam LT with CineLive is set up for live and “near live” multi-cam use for events, television shows, corporate productions and concerts. Full control of the cameras is facilitated by Panasonic’s AK-HRP1000 remote control panel.

 “The LT fulfills our need to utilize cinema lenses with the operation of a typical broadcast B4-mount live production camera,” said Fremont Studios’ President Scott Jonas. “We chose the LT knowing Panasonic’s experience in building well thought-out cameras and in seeing how the new 35mm VariCam line is proving itself against all the competition.”

 “Not all of our customers will be using the cameras for live broadcast,” he continued. “Historically many of our projects are switched live for timing and ISO recorded for finishing in post. The VariCam LT is designed well for that, allowing both in-camera 4K recording and 3G progressive capture in the mobile unit.”

 Shortly after taking delivery, Fremont Studios deployed the VariCam LTs for an eSports broadcast of the World Championship Xbox Forza Race. “Early in that two-day live event, an event producer told me they were seeing hits upwards of 8,000,000 worldwide,” Jonas said.

This software update improves support for Core Media and Core Audio on Mac, resulting in better capture and AV synchronization in all formats. In addition, Desktop Video 10.11.4 update improves audio output for DeckLink 8K Pro when used with Adobe Premiere Pro CC, and provides better audio compatibility between some cameras and DeckLink Mini and Micro Recorders. This update also includes general performance and stability improvements for all DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity models.

What's new in Desktop Video 10.11.4

• Fix audio output issue when using the DeckLink 8K Pro with Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
• Fix intermittent failure to initiate capture and playback on DeckLink SDI Micro.
• Improve audio compatibility between some cameras and DeckLink Mini/Micro Recorders.
• Improve support for Core Media and Core Audio based applications on macOS.
• Ensure drivers build on CentOS 6 using recent kernels.
• General performance and stability improvements for all models.

The Datavideo TLM-700K 4K camera monitor with HDMI interface is on sale now, for a whopping 5.174 CZK excluding VAT! It features a 7" 16:10 LCD panel with a native resolution of 1920x1200, LED backlight, 1.000:1 contrast ratio, 450 cd/m2 brightness and 170°/170°(H/V) viewing angles. It weighs 0.3 kg and has rich software features including focus assist, false color display, Pixel-to-Pixel modes, etc

In 2016, Datavideo announced the KMU-100 4K Multicamera Processor, an innovative and outstanding product, which has won many prestigious awards since it was launched. The KMU-100 delivers multiple virtual shots in full HD (up to 1080p) with minimal installation cost and simple operation. Using the RMC-185 controller, you can easily select a particular subject on the 4K signal. Built upon the KMU-100 infrastructure, the upgraded version of the KMU-100 provides users with a simple video switching feature. Without having to purchase replacements, users can easily upgrade their KMU-100 multimedia processor and RMC-185 controller to the Plus version by installing the latest firmware. With the KMU-100 multi-camera shooting and video switching effects, field production no longer requires complicated system setup and additional switchers. All you need is one or two 4K cameras, KMU-100 and RMC-185+. After upgrading KMU-100 and RMC-185 using the latest firmware (KMU-100 Switcher Mode v14745 / RMC-185 v1.012), the RMC-185 PLUS version will be able to provide the user with new camera control and video switching features. In the Switcher Mode, users will be able to view two 4K video channels at the same time on the Multiview monitor as well as other cropped 4K video images in smaller windows. Alternatively, they can choose to view PVW and PGM outputs for easier video switching during field production. The KMU-100 generates broadcast quality visual effects. Ultimately, the combined setup of KMU-100 and RMC-185+ not only simplifies the workflow, the number of staff members required at the field production site is also been substantially decreased as directing and camera shooting can now be a one-person job.