#IBC2024 VINTAGE-LOOK LENSES OPEN NEW VISTAS
Tokina/Daiwa BY DAVID FOX
Four new lenses have been added to Tokina’s Vista-P series. The 40mm T1.5, 65mm T1.5, 105mm T1.5 and 135mm T1.5 Vista-P lenses join the existing fi ve lenses to form a comprehensive set with their own look. Each lens covers Vista Vision-sized sensors, with an area of defi nition that can be used on even larger formats. The lenses have a vintage character, combined with high resolution and modern lens handling, that are claimed to offer a “unique blend of buttery,
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Vista vision: The four lenses in the Tokina Vista-P series
swirly bokeh towards the edge of the frame, yet incredibly high resolution in the middle”. They are also said to have “virtually no breathing and a super-fast T1.5 T-stop that guarantees excellent separation between subject and
MARKING TIME ON AMS FOR CLOUD VIDEO CREATION
MediaKind BY KIRSTY HAZLEWOOD
The latest advancements are on show for
MK.IO, MediaKind’s API- driven video infrastructure aimed at media companies building modern video applications and running streaming media services. MediaKind has positioned
MK.IO as the optimal successor to Azure Media Services (AMS). The service promises to interface with storage and content previously encoded by AMS, eliminating the need for transcoding or data transfer.
MK.IO offers advanced features that support and extend beyond the retired AMS offering, including advanced AI and machine
learning capabilities. These enable automated content extraction and context analysis, aiming to streamline workfl ows and simplify metadata management. Chris Wilson, Director of Marketing, MediaKind, said: “With
MK.IO’s enhanced capabilities, including AI-driven monetisation and targeted advertising, we can extend content lifecycles and improve management.” 1.D71
MK.IO offers advanced AI and ML capabilities
background when required”. At the edge of frame, the look is akin to famous vintage lenses like the Helios-44 or Petzval, with a swirl-type distortion especially favoured for portraits. Stopping the lens down reduces this
effect for a more conventional rendering. Overall, the look is said to be cleaner and more modern (but with lower contrast), with resolution that exceeds traditional vintage lenses. 12.A30
MAKING THE NEWS WITH REAL-TIME ENHANCEMENTS Octopus Newsroom
BY KEVIN EMMOTT
Celebrating its 25th anniversary at IBC, Octopus Newsroom is showcasing recent real-time collaboration improvements to its Octopus 12 system. The newsroom system aims to improve the entire news production process from newsgathering through planning to delivery. It is fully compatible with studio automation systems, feeds, teleprompters, graphic systems, playout systems and MAM systems, and is a fully story-centric solution that may be deployed on-premises or in the cloud.
Launched at IBC last year, the
Real-time collaboration on the Octopus Web Client has seen major improvements
Octopus 12 web client enhances real-time multi-user script editing though a user interface that can be accessed directly from a web browser. Also on show is the company’s iReportet, a customisable platform that builds an active community of media contributors by delivering user- generated content. It can be used for stringer engagement, crowd reporting, traffi c updates, weather cast, or fan engagement. 6.C12
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