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Telycam Showcasing New Products and Technology Partnerships at 2024 NAB Show

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

SHENZHEN, China , April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Telycam is pleased to announce the official shipping of its latest technological advancement, the Explore SE PTZ camera. Positioned as a frontrunner in the field of PTZ video cameras, Telycam will showcase its Explore SE model – distinguished by its seamless integration of NDI 6 video connectivity technology and FreeD compatibility – in booth SU6029 at the 2024 NAB Show.

Key Points: 
  • Positioned as a frontrunner in the field of PTZ video cameras, Telycam will showcase its Explore SE model – distinguished by its seamless integration of NDI 6 video connectivity technology and FreeD compatibility – in booth SU6029 at the 2024 NAB Show.
  • Underscoring its compatibility with virtual studio solutions and fostering expanded avenues for creative expression, the Explore SE has received certification from Brainstorm.
  • NAB attendees are cordially invited to witness this unveiling and participate in shaping the future of video technology.
  • "Telycam is delighted to collaborate with Brainstorm and NDI at NAB 2024," says Jenny Liu, co-founder and head of marketing and sales of Telycam.

Freed Closes on $300M (CAD) Note through funds and accounts managed by BlackRock

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Advised by TD Securities, this strategic initiative reinforces Freed's leadership position in the market.

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  • Advised by TD Securities, this strategic initiative reinforces Freed's leadership position in the market.
  • As part of the deal, Freed Resort Communities Inc. has successfully acquired the remaining 29% ownership interest from Skyline Investments in its resort portfolio, to have a consolidated 100% interest.
  • TD Securities acted as exclusive financial advisor to Freed on this transaction.
  • For further information on Freed Corp., head to: https://www.freeddevelopments.com/

Donors' Gifts Energize Freed-Hardeman University Music Department

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Monday, August 28, 2023

HENDERSON, Tenn., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Significant developments in Freed-Hardeman's Department of Music have strengthened the department and increased opportunities for students. A jazz band has been added to the program; a generous gift has improved Draughon Music Center and its equipment; and funds are being raised for a scholarship for music students.

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  • Music education majors are expected to be able to teach both vocal and instrumental music.
  • Chris and Holly Hallmark, from Tupelo, Mississippi, have turned their love of music into a personal investment in the Freed-Hardeman University music department.
  • At an FHU event in Tupelo, they met music major Jesse Eaton and talked with him about FHU's music department.
  • FHU's music program currently offers a Bachelor of Arts in music with a performance emphasis in voice and piano.

Canon Extends Paid Add-On Applications Availability to CR-N300, CR-N500, and CR-X300 4K PTZ Cameras Via a Firmware Update

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Available through a future firmware update, the Add-On Applications System will provide access to new paid video production features such as auto tracking and auto loop.

Key Points: 
  • Available through a future firmware update, the Add-On Applications System will provide access to new paid video production features such as auto tracking and auto loop.
  • These paid add-on applications uniquely position Canon in the PTZ market as the applications run from within the camera itself, instead of other solutions in the market requiring external devices to operate functions like auto tracking.
  • With the addition of the Add-On Applications System, customers can now directly add the new capabilities to the PTZ camera, providing a better value for end-users.
  • The Firmware Update for all three PTZ cameras to add the “Add-On Applications System” is scheduled to be available in July 2023.

DRYWORLD Brands Makes Magic in MENA Partnering with Playsports – Expanding the Brand Across 11 Regions

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

This partnership provides exclusivity of the DRYWORLD Brand in 2 regions - Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership provides exclusivity of the DRYWORLD Brand in 2 regions - Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
  • Playsports also sells general athletic footwear and apparel brands such as Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Vans, The North Face, Diadora and now DRYWORLD.
  • For Playsports, being the direct connection between the consumer and DRYWORLD in the Mena region will strengthen their strategy of serving the market through the most innovative portfolio.
  • With an immediate expansion into 11 regions that are currently underserved by legacy brands, we see a huge opportunity to support athletes and healthy living all across the MENA region said DRYWORLD Co-Founder/Co-CEO Matt Weingart.

Canon Targets High-End Broadcasters With New PTZ Camera

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions,  announced today the launch of the CR-N700i – a 4K 60P 4:2:2 10-bit PTZ camera with a 1.0-inch Type CMOS Sensor and 12G-SDI connectivity, designed for professional broadcast, studios, and live event productions. Building on Canon's broadcast heritage, the CR-N700 incorporates the intelligent AF from Canon's popular professional video cameras, such as the EOS C70 and XF605, for precision focus across the entire pan, tilt and zoom range. With a host of powerful features, this launch expands Canon's PTZ line-up, offering a PTZ camera for various types of productions and technical requirements. Additionally, Canon is announcing the availability of a firmware update for the Canon CR-N500 and CR-N300 PTZ cameras.

Key Points: 
  • With a host of powerful features, this launch expands Canon's PTZ line-up, offering a PTZ camera for various types of productions and technical requirements.
  • Additionally, Canon is announcing the availability of a firmware update for the Canon CR-N500 and CR-N300 PTZ cameras.
  • It's even possible to match other Canon cameras' look with Canon Log 3 and Wide Dynamic Range picture settings.
  • With the CR-N700's crop function, broadcasters can take two separate feeds from a single PTZ camera.

HTC's Virtual Production Solution VIVE Mars CamTrack Hits the Market

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Monday, August 8, 2022

SEATTLE, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting August 8, 2022, HTC's new virtual production product VIVE Mars CamTrack is available for general purchase in the US, Canada, and Europe, with availability in Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan to follow in the coming months. VIVE Mars CamTrack enables studios of all sizes to create professional-grade virtual production content more easily, flexibly, and affordably than ever before.

Key Points: 
  • VIVE Mars CamTrack enables studios of all sizes to create professional-grade virtual production content more easily, flexibly, and affordably than ever before.
  • In addition to expanding the commercial availability of VIVE Mars CamTrack, the Mars team has also added support for the popular FreeD protocol to better serve the virtual production community.
  • VIVE Mars CamTrack has the following highlights:
    Plug-and-play with FreeD and Unreal Engine's LiveLink, with no additional installation required
    Includes a full suite of professional-grade features at an affordable price, lowering the barrier of entry for studios of all sizes to leverage virtual production
    "We're excited to see the amazing content that the virtual production community will create with VIVE Mars CamTrack," said Raymond Pao, Senior Vice President at HTC VIVE.
  • VIVE Mars CamTrack will be shown during the SIGGRAPH 2022 conference in Vancouver, Canada, in cooperation with Departure Lounge and Arcturus .

Canon CR-N500 and CR-N300 Firmware Update Offer Extensive Functions for Remote and Virtual Content Production

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

The firmware updates will add support for the SRT Protocol1, which has been widely adopted and praised in the remote production market, as well as the FreeD Protocol2 that is popular in the virtual production industry.

Key Points: 
  • The firmware updates will add support for the SRT Protocol1, which has been widely adopted and praised in the remote production market, as well as the FreeD Protocol2 that is popular in the virtual production industry.
  • The cameras are compatible with Canon's proprietary XC Protocol as well as the NDI|HX4 protocol, which is widely used within the video production industry.
  • With this new firmware update, the cameras gain support for two new communication protocols, thus increasing their ease of use for the growing remote production and virtual production sectors of the video production industry.
  • With the new firmware update, the cameras will also support the FreeD Protocol, which is used broadly in virtual studio software for VR and AR video production.