Tubbs Will Focus on Key Account Sales in North and Latin America

WAYNE, New Jersey, March 30, 2010 – Fujinon, Inc. has announced the appointment of Gordon Tubbs as Director of Sales for the Broadcast Division. In his new role, Tubbs is responsible for all aspects of sales, with an emphasis on Network and Group sales. He will work closely with National Sales Manager Thom Calabro and Special Assistant to the President, John Newton. Fran Fehr, Manager of Key Accounts, will report directly to Tubbs. more

WAYNE, N.J., March 30, 2010 – Fujinon, Inc., a major manufacturer and distributor of optics and lens assemblies for the digital cinema, broadcast, and industrial markets, will introduce six new lenses in conjunction with its 3D Synchronous Control System for 3D production at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 12-15 (Booth C7425). The new lenses feature very high optical and mechanical specifications, along with precise zoom and focus servos. more

BOSTON, March 29, 2010 – Technomad Associates, LLC, a leader in advanced loudspeakers and audio systems since 1995, announces that Simi Valley Hospital, one of 17 hospitals operated by Adventist Health in the western United States, is using two Technomad Schedulon automatic MP3 players for scheduled and on-demand playback of audio files in multiple locations of the hospital. more

WAYNE, N.J., March 25, 2010 – Fujinon, Inc., a major manufacturer and distributor of optics and lens assemblies for the digital cinema, broadcast, and industrial markets, is set to introduce five HD lenses at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 12-15 (Booth C7425). Among them are the HA14x4.5BE RM/RD, XA16sx8BRAM, XT17sx4.5BRM, XA20sx8.5BRM and XT20sx4.7BRM. more

WAYNE, NJ (March 25, 2010) — Newport Television, which owns and operates 50 stations in 22 markets around the country, is upgrading its local broadcast news operations to high definition with JVC ProHD cameras for ENG and studio production. The station group is standardizing with GY-HM700 camcorders in the field and GY-HD250 cameras configured for studio use. more

Bergen, Norway, March 25, 2010 Vizrt Ltd. (Oslo Main List: VIZ)

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WAYNE, N.J., March 23, 2010 – Koerner Camera Systems, the foremost film and digital rental house in the Pacific Northwest, recently purchased the Fujinon PL Series 18-85mm/T2.0 zoom lens. With locations in Portland, Ore. and Seattle, Wash., Koerner offers Fujinon lenses exclusively for 2/3 inch HD. The purchase of the PL Series 18-85mm/T2.0 signifies an investment in the next generation of digital lenses that will work with new digital cameras as well as film cameras. more

WAYNE, NJ (March 23, 2010) — JVC Professional Products, a division of JVC U.S.A., today announced that WGHP-TV in High Point, N.C., which serves the Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem market (DMA #46), purchased 16 GY-HM700ULL LoLux cameras. Two of the ENG cameras are outfitted with Canon 20x zoom lenses, while 14 are paired with Canon 14x zoom lenses. Owned and operated by Local TV LLC, the FOX affiliate began broadcasting its local FOX8 News in widescreen last September, and is expected to upgrade to a full HD newscast. more

Companies Improve Operating Efficiencies for File-Based Production Facilities

SEATAC, WA, March 22, 2010 – Premier systems integration firm Advanced Broadcast Solutions (ABS) and Advanced Systems Group (ASG), an integrator based in Emeryville, Calif., today announced a strategic alliance between the two companies. ABS and ASG are now working together as a single resource to provide file-based solutions for broadcast, post production, high-end corporate video, and house of worship clients. more

Options Include 3G Support, Frame Rate Conversion, Color Correction

Fort Lee, N.J., March 22, 2010 – FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will introduce the FA-9500 Multi Purpose Signal Processor at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 12-15 (Booth C5219). A replacement for the FA-9100, the new unit offers frame sync and video and audio conversion tools, as well as a variety of options for improved functionality. more