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LIGHT UP THE FUTURE: JOURNEY THROUGH TRENDS IN THE NEWSROOM
Gabriel Janko, COO & Sales Director, Octopus Newsroom
How do newsrooms manage to stay ahead in the relentless race of the digital world? Today, we reveal two transformative trends shaping the essence of news production. Let’s shine a light on creating content through the industry’s ever-changing landscape.
In an age of real-time news and multiple
platforms, flexibility and collaboration are imperative. Newsrooms are seeking innovative solutions to tackle modern media challenges while continuing to maintain quality and accuracy.
The need for smooth collaboration
and remote accessibility has prompted Octopus to develop solutions that cater to these evolving requirements. At IBC2023, Octopus 12 is being unveiled. The new version of the news production system introduces advanced reports, enhanced
planning, integration with resource management systems, and an improved interface, providing newsrooms with an even more efficient experience. Additionally, Octopus is launching its next-generation web client, which further empowers newsrooms with even more flexibility.
“Newsrooms are seeking innovative solutions to tackle modern media challenges while continuing to maintain quality and accuracy”
The era of AI in news production marks a significant turning point. Artificial intelligence has become a powerful ally,
enhancing storytelling and reporting. AI- powered solutions have shown remarkable potential in areas such as automated fact- checking, summarising lengthy documents, and even generating written content. Integrating AI tools into Octopus’ news
production system allows journalists to focus on crafting compelling stories. From lightning-fast story creation with ChatGPT to supporting third-party AI engines for facial recognition and speech-to-text capabilities, possibilities abound.
Octopus will continue to empower
newsrooms with adaptable innovative solutions that meet their ever-changing needs. So, let’s light up the future together, where innovation and creativity converge, and the future of news production shines with endless possibilities. 6.C12
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Each of the new Godox KnowLED TP2R/TP4R/TP8R RGBWW pixel tube lights can display a range of colours at once, to create visual moods, with high pixel densities allowing true-to-life effects, such as chase, flow and fade. The light’s mapping capability allows users to project video onto a pixel light array, to ensures that changes in light and shadows on illuminated objects appear natural and seamless. They are available in four- and eight-light kits, and come in three lengths
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In plain sight: The Godox KnowLED RGBWW creative bulb C7R/C10R
practical, in-shot lighting, with adjustable colour temperature (2000K-10,000K), a TLCI of 97, dynamic colour tuning and flicker-
free performance. They have a built-in battery and multiple bulbs can be controlled via an app. 12.F42
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