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IBC TV News
Camcorders chosen by IBC TV News for improved workflow
IBC show broadcaster, IBC It has also just been announced that
TV News, has chosen JVC’s
the GY-HM700 is now able to record
tapeless camcorders for the IBC
.MP4 files (XDCAM-EX) directly onto
show in September. Developed
affordable SDHC cards, without requiring
for mainstream production,
the dockable SxS media recorder.
electronic newsgathering and
Both JVC cameras chosen by IBC TV
cinematography, JVC’s hand-held
News benefit from the same simple
GY-HM100 and shoulder-mounted
workflow but differ slightly in their
GY-HM700 camcorders are applications. The JVC GY-HM100 is
perfect for recording high-quality one of the smallest, lightest handheld
images on the move, and will professional HD camcorders in the
be used to capture all the action
industry. With selectable data rates
JVC events
from this year’s event.
up to 35Mbps, it delivers high quality
images, with versatile features more
The multi-media nature of IBC TV News
typically found in larger, more expensive
FCP User Group SuperMeet
means that a quick shoot-to-edit workflow
cameras. It has a professional 3-CCD
is essential, and was a key factor in their
format, which is on-par with broadcast
choice of camera. With a website, video
cameras, and delivers high-bandwidth
JVC took its two new tapeless
podcasts and mobile content, in addition
recordings at 1080p, 1080i and 720p.
camcorders along to the first annual
to the breakfast programmes that get
London FCPUG (Final Cut Pro User
produced each day of the show,
Meanwhile, the balanced weight
Group) SuperMeet in Kensington in
editing time is always at a premium.
distribution of the shoulder-mounted
The GY-HM100 and GY-HM700
GY-HM700 makes it ideal for those long
June this year. The event provided
camcorders are the industry’s first
walks around the show, capturing the
the opportunity to talk with editors,
professional models to record files latest product news from IBC exhibitors.
production professionals and
directly to solid state media in the native The GY-HM700, in combination with SxS
general film enthusiasts about
format used by Apple’s Final Cut Pro™ adaptor KA-MR100, provides the unique
how they like to work and how
editing system and in XDCAM-EX format properties of dual-media recording our camcorders speed up the
for use with other editing systems, capability and a choice of industry- editing process.
including EVS’s CleanEdit Suite, leading file formats on both inexpensive
which will be used at the show. and high-performance media.
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The SuperMeet was the largest gathering
of Final Cut Pro users ever seen in
England; the event had a jam-packed
itinerary of presentations including Philip
Bloom’s demonstration of the GY-HM100
live on stage. Podcasts, hosted by
MacVideo, are available to view at
www.fcpugnetwork.org, so you can see
the presentations for yourself or register
for the event in Amsterdam on Sunday
13th September.
Talking of Amsterdam, JVC Professional
will be exhibiting at this year’s IBC show
once again, showing its range of tapeless
camcorders, high-definition monitors and
3D displays on stand D41 in hall 10. This
year, JVC are also demonstrating its
camcorders at the IBC Production Village,
along with the KY-F4000 4k camera with
live broadcast to the JVC 4k LCD screen.
The show runs from 11-15th September
at the RAI exhibition centre.
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