INDUSTRY. BRIEFINGS
Industry briefings SONY UNVEILS TWO 4K IP-BASED PTZ CAMERAS Claire Lam from Sony discusses smart technology embedded in its game-changing pan-tilt-zoom cameras Sony Electronics has added to its line-up of pan-tilt- zoom (PTZ) cameras by introducing a brace of 4K models accompanied by built-in AI analytics. The SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 automatically and consistently track, as well as naturally frame, the presenters regardless of their movement or posture, for seamless content creation and control. This is all achieved without operation of a computer. Highlights of the cameras include image quality with automation, flexibility of IP, powerful zoom and remote control, all while having an uncomplicated approach to configuration and operation. “Our latest PTZ cameras truly represent a new generation,” explained Claire Lam, head of network camera solutions at Sony Europe. “While they incorporate the image quality that is Sony’s bedrock, these efficient new models are even smarter than ever with the addition of built-in AI analytics, enabling PTZ Auto Framing, paired with the potential resulting from remote control,” she emphasised. The SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 made their debut showcase at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) event in Barcelona earlier this year and are expected to be available in the summer of 2023, with a list price of £4300 and £3600 respectively.
KEEN EYE Hands-free automation and remote control make for smooth, intuitive use for presenters
Production giant StudioCanal to invest in UK indie StudioCanal is going to be backing a scripted drama indie co-founded by the Vigil director, James Strong. The French production
Strong and Loretta Preece are joint creative directors, with Tombs managing director. Preece most recently worked as series producer on Series 2 of the BritBox International and UKTV show, Sister Boniface Mysteries . A source near to the situation says the deal is close to finalising, but offered no further information. StudioCanal didn’t respond to request for comment.
and distribution giant is set to invest in Strong Film & Television, which was founded by Strong in 2020, alongside Matt Tombs, former BBC and Paramount Comedy executive. However, producer Richard Stokes, also a founder, left the company in 2021.
SEALING THE DEAL StudioCanal will support founders of Strong Film & Television
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