Game Creek Video, who will provide coverage of this year’s Super Bowl XLV, announced plans to use long-zoom lenses from Canon for all telephoto shots.

The company’s 100-times XJ100×9.3B long-zoom HD lenses will be mounted on all of the 18 fixed-position Sony HD field cameras. Portable cameras will use a mixture of the HJ22ex7.6B and HJ11×4.7B ENG-style lenses, and HJ21ex7.5B portable EFP lenses. According to Canon, the XJ100×9.3B is the industry’s first triple-digit long-zoom HD field lens.

“To my knowledge this is the first time that the Super Bowl has been done where all of the large box lenses were 100-bys, so it’s a great accomplishment for our company – and for Canon as well – that these lenses are in such demand and so sought after by the production teams that we deal with,” says Pat Sullivan, president of Game Creek Video.

Coverage of the big game is expected to reach over 100 million viewers.

OKLAHOMA CITY: Whether it’s on the gridiron, the baseball diamond, the basketball court, or other competitive arenas, the University of Oklahoma (OU) is going into the 2011 season with high expectations for its successful athletic programs. OU also has high standards for its in-house video coverage of these events, as evidenced by its recent addition of a half-dozen HD zoom lenses from Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging. As part of its upgrade to full HD location and studio productions, OU chose Canon XJ86×13.5B extended telephoto and XJ86×9.3B long-zoom HD field lenses, two HJ14ex4.3B wide-angle portable HD zoom lenses, an HJ22ex7.6B long-zoom portable HD lens, and a KJ20×8.5B cost-effective portable HD zoom lens.

“Our video production philosophy is to bridge technology and tradition so that we can entertain, inform and inspire,” said Brandon Meier, executive director of video production for the OU Athletics Department. “We want to entertain our fans – watching on the big stadium screen and on TV at home – with HD video that educates them about our great traditions and inspires them to cheer on their team.”

OU’s new Canon lenses will be utilized in their new SoonerVision studios inside the football stadium. The studios are used to produce upwards of 100 broadcasts a year, as well as in-stadium entertainment and TV broadcasts. “We made an HD equipment investment that will have to last us 10 to 15 years,” Meier noted. “We have gone as high-end as our budget will allow on all of our newest equipment so we can produce broadcast quality HD productions for years to come.”

Leading the charge in providing coverage of dramatic up-close-and-personal OU sports coverage will be the university’s Canon XJ86×13.5B extended telephoto and XJ86×9.3B long-zoom HD field lenses. Both part of Canon’s DIGISUPER line of high-performance field (and studio) lenses, each XJ86 has built-in Shift-IS Image Stabilization technology, for obtaining steady images even at the furthest zoomed-in distances. The XJ86 model series is Canon’s most popular long-field HD zoom lens in the emerging fleets of HD mobile production facilities, and is used by producers for many leading U.S. sports telecasts. As with all Canon DIGISUPER lenses, the XJ86 features an advanced, computer-aided lightweight design, specialized multilayer coatings on each optical element, and Canon’s second-generation digital servo systems for improved ease of operation. This exclusive technology also provides: superb tactile control of zoom, iris, and focus; precision repeatability of settings; and microcomputer compensation of lens-focus breathing (the inadvertent alteration of field-of-view when camera operators adjust the focus control).

OU sports coverage will also have the benefit of two Canon HJ14ex4.3B wide-angle portable HD zoom lenses, which combine an extended 14x zoom range with a minimum focal length of 4.3mm and an angular field of view of 96.3 degrees at the wide end of the 16:9 HD aspect ratio. These performance specs make the HJ14 the widest-angle portable HD lens in the industry. The 14x zoom range of this lens reaches to 60mm (120mm with extender), which greatly expands creative options for the acquisition of crystal-clear, and virtually distortion-free HD video images. Canon’s mastery of computer-based optical design techniques and specialized multilayer optical coating technologies ensures excellent imaging performance without distortion for the HJ14, which Meier’s team will mount on portable EFP-style HD cameras deployed by OU’s mobile production vehicle.

Further extending OU’s creative production capabilities is its new HJ22ex7.6B portable HD zoom lens, the longest-focal-length portable HD production lens offered by Canon (without an image-stabilization system). A flexible, multipurpose lens exhibiting high optical performance and ease of operation, the HJ22 is designed for long-distance shooting combined with wide-angle capture (7.6mm field of view) in a lightweight (4 lbs.) form factor. An added advantage of the HJ22 is its Digital Drive unit that enables camera operators to precisely pre-set zoom position/speed, focus and iris settings, if desired. This feature is built into many Canon portable HD zoom lenses, including the HJ14ex4.3B described above.

The sixth Canon lens purchased as part of OU’s HD equipment upgrade, the KJ20×8.5B portable HD zoom lens, is part of Canon’s cost-effective HDgc lens series, which combines high picture quality, ease of use, and sophisticated operation for use with the new generation of affordable HD ENG/EFP-style camcorders. Compact and lightweight (2.8 lbs.), the KJ20 offers excellent optical performance and also features Canon’s exclusive Shuttle Shot function, an advanced servo system that enables camera operators to zoom back and forth between any two pre-set focal-length positions for added versatility in various production situations.

“When Sooner fans tune in to watch our games they expect to see the same level of quality that they see on network TV,” concluded Brandon Meier. “On the big screen live at the games, they also expect the best. They want to see the same quality they see on the big screens in pro football stadiums. That’s why we chose to invest in broadcast-quality equipment in all phases of our upgrade to HD.”

Panasonic has unveiled the AW-HE120, a pan/tilt/zoom camera delivering full HD video capture an integrated PTZ system.

Featuring a fast 20x zoom lens and three 2.2-megapixel ULT MOS imagers supporting HD imaging, the compact HE120 produces high-quality video in a wide range of shooting conditions.

Suited for demanding applications such as sports, staging, house of worship, news and government video, the HE120 is equipped with the same sensors and DSP used in Panasonic broadcast camcorders like the AG-HPX370.

The HE120 offers a signal-to-noise ratio approaching 60dB, 1000 TV lines of resolution and advanced features such as 16-axis color correction and Panasonic’s Dynamic Range Stretch. Both HD/SD-SDI and HDMI outputs are standard.

NEVADA CITY, CA.–Telestream has created a new high definition instant replay system for NASCAR race control officials. Developed for the start of the 2012 racing season, Telestream combined its new Replay multichannel video player combines with its Pipeline HD video capture system to provide instant capture and display of 18 720p camera feeds. This allows race officials to instantly see detailed information to make rapid decisions about on-track aspects of the race.

“The NASCAR race environment presented the perfect challenge for Telestream to provide high-quality video capture and instant synchronous playback in a time-critical situation,” said Barbara DeHart, Vice President of Marketing at Telestream. “Together, Pipeline and Replay provide NASCAR or any sports organization with a cost-effective, easy-to-use system for instant event review and analysis.”

“The instant replay system that Telestream will be providing NASCAR next season will enable our officials to perform their jobs in an even more efficient and time-sensitive manner,” said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR Vice President of Competition. “Having instant access to that many camera angles featuring such high quality video will be a terrific addition to our race weekends.”

Telestream’s Pipeline HD video capture system simultaneously acquires multiple camera feeds in high-quality Apple ProRes 720p as well as other HD and SD formats. Video feeds are delivered to shared storage where they are available for immediate playback, editing during capture, or transcoding to other file formats.

Telestream’s Replay multichannel video player provides instant, synchronous multichannel playback of multiple HD camera feeds for simultaneous review and analysis of incidents from different camera angles. The player also allows officials to easily locate any camera and scrub forward or backward through any portion of the event video.

Highlights of the Pipeline video capture and Replay system developed for NASCAR include:

• · Simultaneous capture of 18 HD 720p camera feeds in Apple Pro Res format
• · Ability for officials to view on-track incidents through synchronized multiple camera angle displays, including time-stamped track status metadata – in real time or on-demand
• · Ability to seamlessly scrub video forward or backward for instant analysis
• · Ability to jump between past and current sequential camera angle clips
• · Ability to create tabbed pages such as Start/Finish, Pits, Turn 1, etc. to view video
• · Ability to instantly go full-screen on one or more selected camera angles
• · A timeline which displays event information over the entire duration of the event

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.: Canon U.S.A., Inc., introduces a new-generation of super-telephoto lens, the XJ95×8.6B, which provides a combination of the widest angle of view of any HD field lens presently in the broadcasting industry with an augmented 95x focal range.

Canon says it developed the XJ95×8.6B lens in response to the evolving requirements of live, mobile-location HD productions. Canon’s XJ95×8.6B super-telephoto HD field lens is based upon a new design that is intended to deliver enhanced optical performance and extended operational flexibilities, said Larry Thorpe, Canon U.S.A.’s senior director of sales, Broadcast and Communications division.The lens has a 95x zoom ratio and the widest angle of view (58.3 degrees horizontal at 8.6 mm) of any field lens presently available, according to Thorpe. That combination offers a range of imaging possibilities unachievable with conventional field lenses, he says.

The XJ95×8.6B super-telephoto HD lens provides optical performance that has elevated over previous models, Canon says. The new lens is engineered with many of Canon’s most advanced technologies, including powerful optical design tools, new glass materials, and new exotic optical coatings. Canon’s proprietary large-diameter aspherical lens technology and new glass materials minimize lateral chromatic aberration, monochromatic aberrations, and geometric distortion that have always challenged large focal-length ranges. Significant reduction of these aberrations enhances the superb resolution and contrast in a manner that contributes to the capture of images with superb picture sharpness across the 16:9 HD image plane.

Improved performance in the new XJ95×8.6B super-telephoto HD lens is also provided in the form of operational ease through features such as constant angle focusing system (CAFS), the company says. To help counteract “breathing,” the phenomena known to change picture size/angle of view during a focusing operation, CAFS employs built-in 32-bit microcomputer control, the company says. The lens has improved digital servo systems using 16-bit miniature optical encoders for zoom, iris, and focus that significantly empower the camera operator in terms of ultra-slow to very high-speed zoom, high resolution control of both iris and focus, and highly precise repeatability of zoom and focus operations. Despite its augmented specifications, however, the new XJ95×8.6B remains similar in size and weight to Canon’s XJ86×9.3B/13.5B, facilitating easy panning and tilting operations.

An added benefit of the sophisticated zoom, focus and iris encoders built into the new XJ95×8.6B is the lens’ multiple support for discrete digital encoder outputs, analog outputs, and serial digital outputs, Canon says. That ability to share focus, iris, and zoom-position data makes the XJ95×8.6B compatible with many kinds of digital virtual studio systems; the lens easily adapts to these systems via Canon’s standard 20-pin lens-interface connector.

Featuring full Avid NLE compatibility and advanced features such as Bluetooth for instant export of thumbnail clips directly to laptops for fast logging, metadata insertion, and other workflow advantages, Ikegami’s tapeless GFCAM^TM HDS-V10 employs GFPAK^TM media, a removable Flash-RAM cartridge with up to 128GB capacity and a convenient USB port for instant access to file-based video from laptop or desktop editing systems. Newly introduced MLC (Multi Level Cell) technology adds economical GFPAKs with 64 and 128 GB Flash capacity and 10,000 times rewrite capability. Users can also load Ikegami’s CF Adaptor with off-the-shelf CompactFlash Type I media for “plug-and-play” compatibility with the GFCAM^TM slot.

The GFCAM^TM HDS-V10 HD camcorder is part of Ikegami’s GF^TM Series production solution, which employs MPEG-2 compression and the MXF file format for an open-codec HD/SD recording architecture. Ikegami’s GF^TM Series production solution leverages the increasing integration of IT in broadcast and pro video environments to deliver unprecedented file-based HD workflow efficiencies extending from digital video capture, to non-linear editing, to final content delivery. All video and metadata recorded with GFCAM^TM has direct compatibility to all major Avid Technology nonlinear edit systems via Avid’s AMA(Avid Media Access) plug-in architecture for optimum production-workflow efficiencies. GFCAM is also compatible with Edius and Final Cut Pro editing systems.

GF^TM Series components that can be used along with the GFCAM^TM HDS-V10 HD camcorder to enhance productivity in a studio environment include Ikegami’s GFStation GFS-V10 Flash memory studio deck, GF Station Portable half-rack-wide portable player/recorder, and the GF Player desktop playback unit. GFSeries Media Manager software provides efficient management for recorded files by GF series products.

Native Dual-Format HD CMOS Studio/Field Camera
Meeting the demands of an increasingly varied HD market needing both 1080i and 720p video-capture capability is Ikegami’s HDK-77EC native multi-format HD CMOS portable studio and field camera. An economical docking-style portable multi-format HD camera with CMOS imaging sensors for dual-format flexibility and reduced power consumption and operating temperature, the HDK-77EC can be used with Ikegami’s CCU-890M camera control unit for built-in fiber or triax connectivity providing convenient, lightweight, mobile flexibility. Users can choose the type of camera cable with a simple switch at the CCU, combined with mounting the docking FA Fiber Adapter or TA Triax Adapter to the camera head. An optional 1080/60p dual-processing capability will also be demonstrated at HD World.

Digital Cinematography
Responding to the increasing use of digital HD imaging for the production of theatrical movies and episodic TV, Ikegami will display the HDS-F90 4/3-inch optical format tapeless camcorder. Based on Ikegami’s popular GFCAM^TM, the HDS-F90 employs a 4K CMOS sensor with Bayer filter for high-resolution motion-image capture and excellent horizontal and vertical MTF (modulation transfer function, a measure of picture sharpness) with over-sampling in the green channel and 24p/25p/30p native recording. The HDS-F90 uses same media as GFCAM. The camera is designed to accept large format PL-Mount lenses for film-style high-aperture, shallow depth-of-focus cinematography.

HD Capture in Challenging Locations
Compact, advanced, and designed for use as an HD POV (“point-of-view”) camera for broadcast traffic/weather, goalpost sports, and for mounting on robotic pan-tilt-zoom studio systems is the HDL-51 one-piece full-digital native multi-format HDTV camera. Part of Ikegami’s HDL-50 series of POV cameras designed for capturing superb broadcast-quality HD from unmanned and/or inaccessible locations, the HDL-51 employs three newly developed 2.5 Mega-pixel CMOS sensors for native multi-format HD operation, the HDL-51 provides 1080/60i, 1080/24p, and 720/60p video directly from the camera head. A motorized remote-controllable ND filter wheel and electric color-correction filter enables the HDL-51 to operate in a wide range of lighting conditions. An image-flip capability enables the HDL-51 to be used in 3-D rigs. An HS (high speed) version of the HDL-51 is also available, providing 1080/60p HD video output.

HD Monitoring for Every Application
Ikegami’s space-saving and affordable HD flat-panel LCD monitors displayed at HD World range from the cost-effective HLM-904WR and HLM-1704WR multi-format 9- and 17-inch models, to the “50″ Series multi-format HD Grade-One displays, which provide a wide critical viewing angle, built-in vector and waveform display, and full 1920 x 1080 resolution.

A 9-inch HD/SD multiformat LCD color monitor, the HLM-904WR is designed for HD monitoring in confined spaces such as mobile production vehicles, compact control rooms, and small edit suites. A dual-rack-mountable 16:9 monitor, the HLM-904W provides many of the features of the HLM-1704WR and supports AC, DC, and battery operation for maximum mobility and use in any production environment. The 17-inch HLM-1704WR HD/SD multiformat LCD color monitor provides reduced thickness, power consumption, and weight, and it accepts a wide range of input sources (automatically identifying each), including two HD-/SD-SDI inputs and one analog composite input. Embedded audio compatibility, remote-control functions, built-in markers and test signals, time code, waveform, and vector scope display functions, stereo speakers, and many other features make the HLM-1704WR a versatile 16:9 monitoring solution for a wide range of production applications.

Ikegami “50″ Series monitors include the HLM-3250W (32-inch), HLM-2450W (24-inch), and HLM-1750WR (17-inch) models, all of which feature accurate color and gamma reproduction, embedded audio-level metering, time code reader display, and optional 3G-SDI inputs. No matter what the application – mobile sports-production truck, edit suite, or ENG news van – Ikegami has a competitively priced, full-featured HD flat-panel LCD monitor to meet the needs of broadcast TV, professional video, and digital cinematography applications.

These and other leading-edge Ikegami HD production products will be shown in exhibit # 1325 at the HD World Conference and Exhibition at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, from Wednesday, October 12 to Thursday, October 13. Ikegami product experts will also be on hand to answer your questions.

For more information and the location of the Regional Office nearest you, call Ikegami’s Maywood NJ headquarters at 201-368-9171 or visit www.ikegami.com.

“We want to offer a one-stop shop where our clients can come to ask questions and explore our various products with the help of our highly qualified technical and engineering staff members. The Canon Hollywood Professional Technology and Support Center provides a well-equipped venue for working with professionals in a range of imaging industries, from film and television production to still imaging and professional output,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A.

Comprehensive product repair services for Canon professional products will be available in the new Hollywood facility starting in late 2011. On-site repair operations will include two state-of-the-art camera body and lens adjustment rooms, Canon’s most advanced adjustment and calibration equipment, local spare parts inventory, and an experienced professional repair staff that will look to quickly return Canon’s professional products to their original factory condition and operation.

The Canon Hollywood Professional Technology and Support Center will also serve as a field extension of Canon’s Research and Solution Engineering Department, dedicated to ensuring that current and future products meet or exceed the demands of our clientele. As a local research and development center, staff will assess market demands and expectations for new professional imaging technology and look to build them into future product generations and customer support provisions. This represents only one of many initiatives and investments that Canon has planned to solidify its commitment to the film and television production community.

The facility will also support business opportunities by offering 1:1 meetings with major clients (studios, production houses, television networks, rental facilities, and others) to further build relationships and assess their needs. The new facility and local Canon staff will also offer hands-on education to current and potential clients on the latest Canon professional products. Courtesy visits by both existing and potential clients in the industry can be arranged to explore opportunities and assess Canon’s full capabilities. Guilds, unions or organizations affiliated with film and television production are encouraged to inquire about hosting seminars, events and industry gatherings at Canon’s Hollywood center as well.

The Canon Hollywood Professional Technology and Support Center will also host Canon Live Learning (CLL) workshops – fee-based seminars for professionals and enthusiasts looking to further their imaging education. In addition, the Hollywood center will offer other industry-related events covering a wide range of technical and creative topics within the professional production segment.

In addition to the business and Hollywood industry support mentioned above, the service and support facility located in the Canon’s new Hollywood center will also be part of Canon’s industry-leading nationwide customer service and support network. Canon’s customer service and support network includes Factory Service Centers in Irvine (Calif.), Jamesburg (N.J.) and Newport News (Va.) as well as five broadcast lens service centers located strategically throughout the United States. Canon service centers’ reputation for excellence is based on industry-leading repair turnaround times, high-quality repair services, personalized service and 100 percent US-based call center support operations, all based on Canon factory standards and processes and designed to provide complete customer satisfaction.

In April of 2010, Canon extended its CPS membership to qualifying videographers, cinematographers and filmmakers and the overwhelming response received from these professional clients has prompted the need for a third CPS support center. Under the new points system, professional image makers can now qualify with ownership of a broader range of professional products including DSLR camera bodies, professional camcorders, lenses and accessories (speedlites and wireless transmitters, etc). The CPS program is designed to extend Canon’s support assistance to imaging professionals with fast service, equipment evaluation loans, and a range of other benefits. For details and additional information on the new CPS points system and to see a comprehensive list of all eligible pro DSLR and Video equipment, please visit the CPS web page at: www.usa.canon.com/cps

Canon will once again host the CPS Lounge during PhotoPlus Expo 2011 at the Jacob Javits Center, October 26^th-29^th. The CPS Lounge will be open to the public on October 26^th at noon, the day before PhotoPlus Expo opens and will be located in rooms 2D02/03 and 2D04/05. In addition to answering questions and providing Clean and Check services throughout PhotoPlus Expo, Canon Professional Services will also host a number of great opportunities for CPS members to enjoy additional membership benefits:

Print Signings
On October 27, 2011, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. legendary Rock & Roll photographer and CPS member, Bob Gruen will be signing copies of one of his iconic images for the first 100 Gold and Platinum CPS members to visit the lounge.  These limited edition prints will be produced on the latest professional Canon printer.

On October 28^th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the CPS Lounge, Canon Explorer of Light, Vincent Isola will be signing prints for Gold and Platinum members. Images will be printed on the latest professional Canon printer.

Free Large Format Print Sample Member Images
CPS Gold and Platinum members are encouraged to bring with them their favorite image file to receive a free large format sample print of their image, courtesy of Canon Professional Services. Throughout PhotoPlus Expo Canon will station an imagePROGRAF iPF6350 large format printer in the CPS Lounge where Gold and Platinum members will be able to receive a sample print of their own image, limited to one print per member.

Free Clean & Check
Gold and Platinum members will be able to take advantage of free on-site Clean & Check services for up to two Canon professional DSLR or lens models. All equipment must be dropped off before 5 p.m. on October 28^th in order to guarantee turnaround before the show ends. The lounge will not be accepting any equipment as of October 29^th.

On-Site Registration Promotion
As a bonus for new or upgrading members, any person who signs-up, upgrades, or renews for a Gold or Platinum membership in the CPS Lounge will receive an additional free Clean & Check coupon. A registration kiosk will be available in the CPS Lounge to new and existing members throughout the show.

CPS Lounge Hours during PhotoPlus Expo 2011:
10/26 noon – 5 p.m. (Pre-show hours available)
10/27 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
10/28 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
10/29 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (equipment pick-up only)

The Tiffen Company, a leading manufacturer and distributor of award-winning accessories for the still imaging, motion picture, and broadcast markets, is pleased to announce its presence at the upcoming PDN PhotoPlus International Conference and Expo at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from October 27 – 29, 2011 (booth 662). Labeled as the hottest industry event for photographers and image-makers, PDN’s PhotoPlus Conference is the only of its kind where attendees are presented with unlimited access to emerging technology, trends and talent while test driving new imaging tools, discovering creative solutions and expanding networks.

Showcasing a wide range of products including lighting and photo editing solutions, from traditional filters, to the brand new Tiffen Dfx 3.0 digital filter suite, Tiffen’s industry professionals will be onsite to provide attendees with informative presentations on their lighting, filters and Steadicam gear, as well as an exclusive insider’s look at their innovative software, used by leading photographers, motion picture filmmakers, visual effects artists, and broadcasters worldwide. In addition, photo, film and digital mavens like Jon Fauer (Film & Digital Times), Ellen Fisch (Ellen Fisch Photography) and more will appear on stage at the Tiffen booth to help educate attendees on the advancements in the world of imaging. They will present guests with exclusive insider tips, tricks and techniques for capturing and creating that perfect image.

“The PDN PhotoPlus Conference and Expo is one of the most talked about and anticipated photo industry events of the season. The caliber of attendees, exhibitors, presenters, and technology showcased is staggering, always exceeding my expectations,” comments Steve Tiffen, President and CEO, The Tiffen Company. “Attending such groundbreaking events as PDN PhotoPlus is always a great opportunity for us to showcase our existing and new products for photographers and image-makers at the top of their game. This year, Tiffen Dfx 3.0’s brand new capabilities and already award-winning effects will be on display and in the spotlight, alongside other industry-trusted and time-tested photographic accessories and imaging tools. We are very much looking forward to the show and the many innovative tools and technologies it is sure to house.”

PDN PhotoPlus Line Up – What to See at the Tiffen Booth
PDN PhotoPlus attendees are invited to stop by the Tiffen booth (#662) for a look at their popular photographic filters, lighting accessories and tools, and the new Tiffen Dfx 3.0 digital filter suite for both moving and still images. The Tiffen team will be showcasing its new and exciting products, as well as giving away some great prizes. Tiffen products on display will include:

• Variable ND Filter: A unique, versatile and flexible tool that presents users with the convenience of using several Neutral Density filters all in one. Primarily used as a photographic tool for controlling depth of field and exposure, the Variable ND is also sought after in the video market for its fast, easy to use, lightweight nature.
• Digital HT Filters: State-of-the-art technological breakthrough in multi-coated photo and video filters. Made for the discerning professional and imaging enthusiast, Digital HT filters with Hi-Trans(R) Double-Sided Titanium Multi-Coating surpass even military specifications for hardness and durability.
• Traditional Tiffen Filters: Tiffen filters are manufactured using the company’s award-winning ColorCore(TM) technology, which enables Tiffen to control the color and density of their filters, and the characteristics of special effects filters with much greater accuracy than typical dyed-in-the-mass filters, which usually exhibit color and density variations.
• Steadicam Smoothee for the GoPro Hero(R): A new addition to Tiffen’s line of Steadicam Smoothee stabilizers. Allows GoPro Hero users to capture incredible video and still images without the shakes normally associated with hand-held video shot on the go, right out of the box, the very first time.
• Lowel Rifa: Compact, lightweight, and self-contained, the Rifa eX uses a simple design approach to achieve its quick and easy setup and strike capabilities. Bathe almost anything in luxurious almost foolproof soft light. It is the perfect complement to today’s compact, light-sensitive, digital cameras and film stocks.
• Tiffen Dfx 3.0: A powerful and robust video and still image editing effects suite, Tiffen Dfx 3.0 boasts enhanced multi-processor acceleration for faster interaction and rendering of images, 10 brand new filters for optical effects, updated host support, interface improvements, and more, taking still and moving image editing to the next level of visual brilliance. Simulating 2,000 popular award-winning Tiffen glass filters, specialized lenses, optical lab processes, film grain, exacting color correction, plus natural light and photographic effects, the Tiffen Dfx digital filter suite is the definitive set of digital optical filters for professional photographers, top motion picture filmmakers, video editors, and visual effects artists around the world.

The 2011 PDN PhotoPlus Conference will take place from Thursday, October 27 – Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Jacob K. Javits Center located at 655 West 34th Street in New York City. To set up a press appointment with a member of the Tiffen team, please contact Cara Zambri. For more information on the complete line of Tiffen products, please visit the Tiffen website.

About PDN PhotoPlus International Conference and Expo
Designed for professionals in the photographic and imaging industries, PhotoPlus Expo showcases the latest advances in photography. Held annually at the Javits Convention Center, attendees have the opportunity to explore an inspiring array of photography and imaging products and services – everything from image capture and color management to retouching and storage – all from the industry’s leading manufacturers. The show also offers over 115 photography and imaging seminars and hands-on labs taught by world-renowned experts with a focus on cutting-edge innovations in digital imaging products and techniques.

Tiffen has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of photographic filters and lens accessories for the consumer/professional imaging and the motion picture and broadcast television industries for over 70 years. The company has a rich history of innovative product design, superior optical consistency and unparalleled quality. Tiffen has been recognized for its product and engineering excellence earning two Technical Achievement Awards and a Scientific and Engineering Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, as well as an Emmy(R) Award from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Today, the company offers a wide range of products from its divisions, which include: Consumer, Motion Picture and Television, Digital, Tripods and Support Systems. Tiffen continues to enhance its reputation as a leading accessory manufacturer through aggressive growth in the image making accessory industry. For more information on Tiffen, please visit the company’s website. Tiffen is a registered trademark of The Tiffen Company. All other trademarks and products mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.

More than half of broadband Internet users watch television content that’s streamed online or on an alternate platform every week, according to a new study from Horowitz Associates.

The study, “Multiplatform Content & Services 2011,” found 54 percent of broadband Internet users turn to streaming or alternate platforms weekly for TV content and that nontraditional viewing totaled 10.8 hours a month, or 7 percent of total viewing time.

Younger broadband Internet users (18- to 34-year-olds), spend more time consuming TV content across all platforms. Ten percent of the time this group spends viewing content is done via nontraditional means. A total of 74 percent of the same group reported watching nontraditionally weekly. This same group also reported spending 18 hours more monthly viewing TV content in general — an average of 167.7 hours — than the average time spent watching by nonbroadband users, the study found.

On nontraditional platforms, YouTube remains the most popular destination for most video; however, study findings suggested that TV brands developing a strong online and mobile presence can translate their success to new platforms.

The findings also found growing receptivity to online ads. Among broadband Internet users, self-reported incidence of clicking on banner and pop up ads increased by 127 percent since last year, the study found.

The study is ninthedition of an annual report based on an online survey of 1046 broadband Internet users 15 years old and older. The report was published in October.