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Danish tech powers Canon controller
Canon’s new PTZ controller has been developed in collaboration with world-renowned Danish manufacturer Skaarhoj and is fully compatible with broadcast-level products from its range. Exclusively designed for Canon, the RC-SK5 works from entry-level broadcast to live events and integrates Canon XC protocol with a pro- quality joystick, zoom rocker and control dials. It can control a multicamera workflow with PTZ cameras and Canon camcorders via an IP network. An additional paid licence opens further features and enables integration of the RC-SK5 with devices from different manufacturers. canon.co.uk
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Nikon is aiming to combat fake news by implementing a new image-provenance function in its cameras. This is designed to protect the imaging industry from any falsification or unauthorised use of images, although it’s not clear whether this will work on video files. And it’s all thanks to the latest electronic watermarking technology. Nikon is developing a feature that generates images with embedded watermark data directly within the camera system. This means that – even if the standard C2PA metadata is deleted – information will remain with the original image. Following a deal with Agence France-Presse (AFP), the news agency will attach information such as sources and origin from the moment the image is captured, which cannot be changed or deleted. nikon.co.uk
GET YOUR HEAD IN SONY’S CLOUD Sony’s Ci Media Cloud has been revised to make it more suitable for small businesses, with a new desktop file-transfer app and improved Dolby Atmos audio file support. The cloud-based solution allows
users to capture, back up, review and run streamlined post-production workflows. Ci’s latest Business Plan is an addition to the Free, Pro and Team online plans, along with the custom Enterprise and Enterprise+ offerings. Aimed at independent creators or teams, this online subscription option is a step up from the introductory Team subscription. This costs $249 monthly for
1TB of active and 4TB of archive storage with 500GB of monthly data transfers. No UK price has been announced. cimediacloud.com
MO-SYS OFFERS FREE LENS DATA Mo-Sys is making its Lens File
camera is crucial. Traditionally, this required starting with a paid library lens file and painstakingly tweaking that to match the real- world lens. Now, we’re removing that barrier to entry.” Mo-Sys, an expert in virtual and remote production, is developing its Lens Tweaker tool to streamline lens matching. mo-sys.com
Library free for virtual production users, who can tap into a growing pool of files. It’s hoped users will also upload their own files to create a massive, collaborative resource. “Accurate lens simulation is the cornerstone of VP,” said Mo-Sys CEO Michael Geissler. “Each lens has its own unique properties and replicating that within the virtual
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