who has been named as the recipient of the 2026 NAB television chairman’s award. “Nate Bargatze has become one of the most important figures in American entertainment by making comedy that resonates across generations and platforms,” says Nick Radziul, NAB television board chair. “His work shows how broadcast television continues to be the cultural bridge between creators and audiences, delivering unparalleled reach and trusted, must-watch content that sparks shared moments viewers embrace.” Described as ‘America’s reigning king of comedy’, Bargatze’s recognition feels like a nod to the importance of storytelling and talent in a tech-driven landscape. “Nate Bargatze’s rise underscores the continued ability of broadcast television to build a sense of community and reach large audiences at a time when viewing habits are rapidly changing,” adds Curtis LeGeyt, NAB president and CEO. “His power to create and deliver widespread appeal among the broader public is central to what NAB Show represents and why Nate is such a fitting honouree.”
Brainstorm will unveil Suite 7 at this year’s show, introducing the latest evolution of its flagship solutions InfinitySet, Aston, Edison and the powerful eStudio. Designed around efficiency and streamlined workflows, Suite 7 empowers creators to produce cutting-edge virtual production, AR, XR and real- time 3D graphics faster and more easily than ever. A move that highlights Brainstorm’s commitment to sustainability and performance optimisation, Suite 7 introduces enhanced hardware and software efficiency, further improving the Dual GPU support. This capability significantly boosts performance within a single licence and workstation while simplifying system architecture. The workflow enables InfinitySet to deliver faster interoperability between Brainstorm’s eStudio render engine and Unreal Engine, supporting three camera inputs that can be composited in Unreal and output simultaneously from a single workstation. The system is also able to generate simultaneous LED wall rendering, set extension and AR graphics from a single render node, Brainstorm brilliance
HAND IN GLOVE Suite 7 enhances integration between InfinitySet and Aston
maximising efficiency and reducing infrastructure requirements. The eStudio render engine has also received major upgrades, including native Gaussian splatting support, as well as forthcoming Linux compatibility. Suite 7 also enhances integration between InfinitySet and Aston, introducing advanced video wall management tools for building sophisticated graphics across
animated presets and StormLogic interaction between templates. Additional highlights include 360º render output for VR-ready content, a redesigned internal mixer for greater usability and an expanded Edison ecosystem with Edison OnCloud and Eddie, a new, approachably named education- focused version that supports tools such as EdisonGO and StudioCall.
displays of any resolution or aspect ratio, while including
Check out the Brainstorm stand found at North Hall, booth N2352
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