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NewTek TriCaster TC1 is the culmination of more than a decade of IP video experience for live production, with uncompromising support for 4K UHD switching, live streaming, recording, data-driven graphics, virtual sets, social media publishing and more. Continuing innovation around the iconic product that has defined an industry, TriCaster TC1 supports 16 external inputs of up to 4K UHD 60p resolution without sacrificing functionality. Powered by NewTek's NDI™ technology for IP-based workflows, TriCaster TC1 also offers multiple studio-grade Skype TX channels for adding remote video guests to live shows.

Panasonic's AG-UMR20 HD/4K Memory Card Portable Recorder and optional AG-UCK20GJ Compact Camera Head are both are scheduled to go on sale in June 2017. Panasonic has offered the AG-HMR10A HD Portable Recorder since 2009 to meet a wide range of professional needs in image production, education, government, and corporate applications. The AG-UMR20, which is being developed as a successor model, links with IP networks and combines with the optional AG-UCK20GJ Compact Camera Head to form a 4K image production system in addition to recording high-resolution HD images. As a standalone recorder, the AG-UMR20 enables HD (1080/59.94p) acquisition from 3G-SDI input (with 23.98PsF compatibility). The AG-UMR20 features double SD Memory Card Slots for SDXC Memory Cards, to allow extended, non-stop relay recording. A newly equipped LAN terminal allows IP connection for external remote control and network streaming. It is also capable of linking to Panasonic remote camera systems. In addition, a wide range of functions, including HDMI output and mic/line input, are equipped on this handy, compact, lightweight (approximately 650g) recorder. The use of the optional AG-UCK20GJ Compact Camera Head also enables 4K (2160/29.97p) acquisition. The AG-UCK20GJ Compact Camera Head features a wide-angle, high-powered, 20x zoom, 16-axis independent color correction, 5-axis hybrid image stabilizer, infrared shooting, ND filter setting, and other functions that meet the quality requirements of image production. Camera remote operation from the AG-UMR20 is possible by connection with an optional, 20-meter cable. Also, in addition to handy Rec Start/Stop and zoom operation using the camera remote terminal on the AG-UMR20 recorder, focusing and iris adjustment are also possible by fingertip control.

New Desktop Video 10.9.3 software update from Blackmagic Design improves playback for custom VANC data such as closed caption when playing back from DeckLink Duo 2 and DeckLink Quad 2 and fixes a plug-in installation bug for Photoshop CC 2017 for all DeckLink and Intensity products. It also includes new Disk Speed Test 3.1, which provides improved support for faster disks, as well as general performance improvements.

What's new in Desktop Video 10.9.3

• Fix intermittent issue on DeckLink Duo 2 and DeckLink Quad 2 when adding custom VANC data during playback.
• Fix Photoshop CC 2017 plugin installation issue.
• Include new Disk Speed Test 3.1 with improved support for faster disks.
• General performance and stability improvements for all models.

In the movie selection at this 70th edition of Cannes Film Festival, Angénieux zoom lenses were on set of

COMPETITION

• Les Fantômes d’Ismaël /Ismaël’s Ghosts de /by Arnaud Desplechin -DoP Irina Lubtchansky
• 120 battements par minute / 120 beats per minute by Romain Campillo – DoP Jeanne Lapoirie AFC
• Les Proies /The Beguiled by Sofia Coppola –DoP Philippe Le Sourd AFC
• Rodin by Jacques Doillon –DoP Christophe Beaucarne AFC
• Happy End by Michael Haneke –DoP Christian Berger
• Wonderstruck by Todd Haynes –DoP Edward Lachman ASC
• Le Redoutable by Michel Hazanavicius –DoP Guillaume Schiffman AFC
• L’amant Double / The Double Lover by François Ozon – DoP Manu Dacosse SBC

UN CERTAIN REGARD

• Lerd / A Man of Integrity by Mohammad Rasoulof – DoP Askan Ashkani
• L’Atelier / The Workshop by Laurent Gantet – DoP Pierre Milon AFC

SEANCES SPECIALES / SPECIAL SCREENINGS

• Promised land by Eugene Jarecki – DoPs Tom Bergman and Etienne Sauret
• Nos Années Folles / Golden Years by André Téchiné – DoP Julien Hirsch

SEMAINE DE LA CRITIQUE

• Une Vie Violente by Thierry de Peretti – DoP Claire Mathon

The new podcast in the EDIUS Podcast series covers failed video export as well as voice over recording due to wrong positions of the In/Out markers on EDIUS timeline. Visit podcast.edius.net YouTube channel to watch the ongoing podcast series.