Definition April 2025 - Newsletter

MPTS PREVIEW INDUSTRY

Riedel Communications (C45) Best known for its intercom and replay solutions, Riedel helps teams bolster communications across a range of live production scenarios. Fresh off NAB Show in Vegas and Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, the comms company has some fresh releases to showcase at MPTS. Its Easy5G solution boasts blazing speeds and extensive coverage, while its SmartPanel family has just added the DSP-1216HL desktop intercom panel. See more at stand C45! Videndum designs, manufactures and distributes premium equipment – including camera supports, lighting, monitors, motion control and the like – to filmmakers and content creators. Several of its brands are due for display at MPTS, such as Anton/Bauer, Litepanels, Quasar Science, SmallHD and Teradek – giving attendees a comprehensive collection of incredible tools to trial. Videndum (C50) Home to a slew of production solutions,

CVP (H40) The UK’s go-to source for all things production, CVP is bringing its blend of in-house technical experts and cutting- edge kit to MPTS. A gold sponsor of the show, the company will also host two seminars – including one on cinematic lighting for diverse skin tones – and offer attendees the chance to mingle with its wide network of industry partners. Dot Group (AI1) At stand AI1, in the new AI Zone, Dot Group will showcase AI-powered sustainability solutions that help production facilities reduce both their operational costs and carbon footprints. Through intelligent resource optimisation with IBM Apptio and IBM Turbonomic, video production companies can implement integrated GreenOps and FinOps practices that address the industry’s growing focus on sustainable operations, without sacrificing efficiency. Dot Group will also feature DataSprint, an enterprise-grade file-transfer solution powered by IBM Aspera technology that offers two flexible commercial models – a fixed-price option with unlimited transfers and an on-demand service requiring minimal upfront investment. Hawk-Woods Ltd (D10) With a product range spanning camera batteries, chargers and power adapters, through to cables and bespoke, custom-

built products, Hawk-Woods has more than three decades of experience in the film and broadcast industry. At this year’s MPTS, the brand will showcase the BP-98X battery, which offers unmatched flexibility for those in need of reliable power during long shoots and is tailored for Sony camcorders and Blackmagic Design PYXIS users. With versatile output options, the BP-98X ensures all your gear stays powered up, keeping your workflow uninterrupted. Stop by to see that and the rest of the range at MPTS. NXTGENbps (E55) Exhibiting for the first time at MPTS, NXTGENbps will showcase its expanded range of sustainable battery solutions on stand E55. Highlights include the Swift, a flight-safe, lightweight portable battery, and the SHAPE Basecamp Emperor, distributed exclusively in the UK and Europe by NXTGENbps. The full range provides reliable, emission-free power designed to support media production workflows both on-set and on location.

GEAR GALORE Visit the Hawk-Woods stand to see powerful options like the BP-98X (right)

the industry today. We’ll also check out Beyond the Lens: Crafting Hard-Hitting Documentaries (14 May, 1.30pm), which will explore the art of making impactful, award-winning documentaries in the UK. There’s also Safeguarding Your IP in the Age of AI, a deep dive series on powering sustainable productions with BAFTA albert; and To VP or Not to VP?, a look at weighing up the pros and cons of VP for your next project. Check out our top picks from the exhibition across these pages!

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