BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Get your ear to the ground on mergers and acquisitions – plus steps taken to expand the virtual studio workforce and some top green credentials
AIMS FOR THE FUTURE
THE AMAZING SPIDERCAM!
A key update recently shook up the industry: the acquisition of Spidercam by Ross Video. Austria-based Spidercam is a global supplier of broadcast cable camera solutions, and made its television debut in 2005. It’s now the market leader in cutting-edge cable camera solutions used to create unique outdoor shots for sporting events, concerts, esports and TV shows around the globe. “Spidercam’s technology creates visuals that are simply spectacular, and we’re thrilled to integrate them into our production universe,” said CEO of Ross Video, David Ross. “We’re committed to continuing Spidercam’s excellent customer experience as a part of Ross, while offering more capabilities to even more customers. On a personal level, I just love cable cameras, they’re such an awe-inspiring and dramatic technology.” The Spidercam system is suspended on four cables with winches that navigate a camera dolly in 3D space utilising a stabilised head to provide HD or 4K video. System rentals include an accompanying technician, pilot and camera operator. The company recently launched a fixed mini solution for smaller production environments. “Becoming part of Ross Video is an incredible opportunity to unlock the potential of Spidercam,”
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (Aims) has announced more membership access to individuals such as consultants, engineers and educators. This will include employees or proprietors who don’t formally represent a company within the media industry. This membership level is also open to students, researchers and anyone associated with an institution of higher education. “Aims Individual Membership expands access to the work we are doing to promote adoption of IP-based media workflows across broadcast and pro AV, giving us the benefit of more diverse participation and perspective,” said Aims board chairman, Steve Reynolds. “We look forward to welcoming individual members and to the valuable contributions they will bring in helping facilitate the shift toward standards-based IP media workflows.” Annual dues for an Aims Individual Membership are $175, and membership will be subject to approval by the Aims board of directors.
enthused Spidercam CEO, Herbert Neff. “We are looking forward to the benefits of integrating our camera systems and services into an innovative, end-to-end live production company. We have already been working together producing live augmented reality with the combination of ours and Ross’ technology – and there’s a lot more we’ll be able to do in the future. Our camera solutions extend the current robotic solutions from Ross Video by offering unique and creative images.” Notable Spidercam production work includes major international sports leagues and tournaments, award shows, entertainment events and esports competitions watched worldwide.
SPORT HAS A NEW SOUNDTRACK
Deezer continues to take leaps and strides into the livestreaming market, with a recent announcement unveiling a partnership between itself and Italian live sports platform DAZN. The newly formed alliance symbolises a conglomeration of music and sports that gives licence to DAZN subscribers to enjoy their favourite tracks, albums and playlists on Deezer, with hi-fi quality. DAZN will be deploying features like Songcatcher, lyrics
with translation and the Flow algorithm, plus personalised song recommendations that are adapted to their moods. “Building strong and ambitious partnerships is key to our success – and we’re excited to join forces with DAZN to begin expanding our market presence in Italy,” commented Charles Jaubert, VP partner strategy and business development at Deezer. “Music and sports create unique emotions and sincere
engagement for people every day, which makes DAZN and Deezer a perfect match.” On top of this, the collaboration will be enriched with special contents dedicated to sport and music – with new formats made available on the DAZN app. A six-month free trial of Deezer Premium is available to DAZN subscribers, from now until 31 January 2023. After this initial launch, other preferential offers will be put in place.
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