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Britain’s biggest video show grows! The crowds packed in for MPTS in London’s historic Olympia exhibition hall
largest broadcast show. There were big queues outside to get in and see more than 300 exhibitors, plus industry experts, in one of the eight theatre areas covering production, audio, post, technology and virtual production. With TV and post-production part of the show’s key focus, there were plenty of debates about virtual production and AI in the various hardware and software offerings. Moving from audio to video podcasting was also a key agenda topic. But there was also lots of kit to attract indie production companies, including the first public showing in the UK of the latest Blackmagic cinema cameras, the 6K Pyxis and 12K Ursa Cine, as well as monitors and other post-production hardware. Atomos was displaying its Ninja Phone, which turns the latest iPhone 15 into an
Bringing the creative and technical industries together under the ornate roof of Olympia London’s exhibition centre, the Media Production and Technology Show (MPTS) drew bustling crowds who flocked to see the latest hardware and software, check out seminars from top speakers and network with fellow pros. Following the acquisition of BVE in 2019, which was then forced by Covid-19 to postpone until 2022, MPTS has now firmly cemented its place as the UK’s
on-camera streaming monitor, plus the latest Ninja and Shogun Ultra monitors. Nanlite showcased new lighting equipment such as the FS-150B bicolour COB light, as well as new sizes in its popular Pavoslim flat panel range. Panasonic was showcasing its Lumix S5 II and S5 II X full-frame mirrorless models, as well as the BGH1 box camera rigged up with a side handle and monitor to turn it into a mini cinema camera. A splash of colour came from Peli, which has transformed its traditional black cases into funky colours like pink, and released a special range of air travel- friendly 1535 Air cases covered in limited edition wrap. With only 21 up for sale at £426 each, you’d best be quick and head to the website if you want one! Peli will also be offering custom-designed wraps, so get in touch if you want your cases to
“There were plenty of debates about virtual production and AI”
stand out from the crowd. mediaproductionshow.com
THE GREAT EXHIBITION MPTS 2024 was crammed with fresh equipment, such as Godox’s range of high-end COB lights
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