NEWS
Company news update
WAZ Media Group
WAZ Media Group is one of the
not had a practical method of real-time
largest media groups in Europe,
monitoring on location. The IF-2D3D1 a waveform monitor and vectorscope
operating in ten countries and
easily combines the left-eye and right-eye for comparing both video streams on
managing over 500 publications.
images – nothing else is required except
a display to ensure the settings for
The company has bought JVC
a 3D-capable monitor, such as JVC’s
both cameras – such as exposure GY-HM100 camcorders for its video
GD-463D10, a 46-inch 3D LCD panel.
and white balance – are matched. journalists, providing the tools to
A built-in HD-SDI frame synchroniser
The Split feature combines the two
deliver the fast turnaround times
provides sync for two cameras that
video streams on one screen with a
necessary for producing web media.
lack external sync, while anaglyph and
moveable boundary, allowing instant
The GY-HM100s will be used out in the
sequential viewing modes provide multiple
L/R comparison. And when one of the
field, together with laptops for editing,
ways to check 3D content.
two cameras has to be positioned
upside down (to ensure correct
enabling them to produce quality footage
Content creation workflow can also be spacing), Rotation makes sure both
and meet tight deadlines.
improved through a variety of additional streams can be viewed the right way
“After extensive testing,
features. The Scope feature provides up and in sync.
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we found we liked the
easy handling and the
quality of the camera,”
Blu-ray & HDD recorder
says Oliver Multhaup,
WAZ New Media Director.
“The flexible data formats made editing
easier for us – since we use Canopus
Edius as well as Apple FinalCut, we now
have the best possible video format for
each system with the GY-HM100.”
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Ideal for use in education The recorders support both Blu-ray Disc
Alias Smith & Singh
and event videography, the
(HD) and DVD (SD) and feature a front
Broadcast hire company, Alias
professional SR-HD1250 and
panel SDHC card slot for direct support
Smith & Singh, has recently
SR-HD1500 Blu-ray and HDD
of files recorded via the GY-HM series
purchased two GY-HM100 ProHD
combo deck recorders offer
of camcorders. The recorders work
camcorders to add to its hire stock.
a simple, cost effective way
seamlessly with any AVC HD camcorder
too, including those made by Sony,
of sharing and archiving Due to its small form factor and workflow
Panasonic and other manufacturers.
your HD content.
benefits, there’s been an increasing level of
Users can make recordings of camcorder
demand for the camcorder. “Customers like
content onto Blu-ray Disc or DVD via
the fact that the camcorder records to both
a quick and simple process, facilitating
.MOV and .MP4,” explains Mike Smith,
prompt delivery to clients. The internal
Managing Director at Alias Smith & Singh.
“This allows simple integration with their
HDD also enables easy editing and
preferred editing system.”
dubbing of multiple discs.
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