Most broadcast facilities are mid-transition from SDI to IP, running both at once. Here you'll find coverage of SMPTE ST 2110, remote and cloud production, bonded cellular contribution, camera-to-cloud workflows, and the switchers and gear keeping live shows on air.
The article from NewscastStudio, published on May 18, 2026, discusses the concept of "hybrid facilities" in broadcast production, indicating that this approach is becoming an established norm rather than a temporary solution. It suggests that the blend of on-premises infrastructure and cloud-based production is evolving into a permanent operational model.
Elgato has launched the 4K Pro capture card, which supports recording in 4K60 HDR while allowing the connected monitor to maintain 4K144 refresh rates. This capability is enabled by HDMI 2.1 technology.
Sports broadcasting workflows are evolving toward digital-first production, incorporating 4K streaming, low-latency delivery, and 5G bonding. This shift is driven by the demand for immersive fan experiences and agile field production, with solutions like LiveU Solo Pro facilitating mobile, cloud-connected workflows.
The 24th Prolight + Sound Guangzhou (PLSG) fair will take place from May 28-31, 2026, featuring over 2,200 international exhibitors across an expanded 220,000 sqm. The event highlights include an immersive 'Unicorn Series' stage design showcase with L-Acoustics support, a 'Video All in One Zone' focusing on IP-based live production through the NDI Alliance, and an 'Audio Vivid Park' demonstrating 3D spatial audio technologies.
TVU Networks will showcase its cloud-native live production solutions at BCA 2026, focusing on technologies that integrate cloud, 5G, and AI. The company plans to demonstrate workflows designed to transition traditional broadcast operations to cloud-based systems. These solutions include creator-first mobile streaming capabilities.
LiveU launched its advanced LiveU EcoSystem at Broadcast Asia 2026, featuring new solutions like the LU900Q and Nexus, designed to enhance IP-video workflows from field acquisition to cloud production. The EcoSystem integrates various LiveU products for broadcast and live streaming applications, emphasizing seamless connectivity and streamlined operations.
This article discusses the technical stack required for multi-camera XR virtual production, focusing on the challenges and workflows involved when multiple cameras shoot the same LED volume. It identifies key components like LED panels, processing, tracking, rendering, switching, and color as areas of potential misunderstanding in building XR studios and broadcast systems.
Zero Density showcased its virtual studio and broadcast graphics tools at NAB Show 2026, including Reality 5, Traxis tracking ecosystem, and Lino workflow. The presentation included new features like Chaos Vantage, NVIDIA's Gaussian splatting integration, AI-assisted workflows, and XR production technologies. Zero Density's Traxis Hub was highlighted for democratizing tracking and automatic lens profiling.
The Media Production & Technology Show (MPTS) 2026 is celebrating its 10th anniversary, featuring over 400 speakers, 300+ exhibitors, and an expected 13,000 attendees. The event includes the debut of Post Production World Conference Europe, AI training for creatives, and new networking spaces, focusing on trends like DaVinci Resolve 21 and AI features from Blackmagic Design and Adobe.
A market research report projects the global PTZ streaming camera market size to be USD 819.0 million in 2025, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.60% during the forecast period. The report details the market's competitive landscape, segmented by region, manufacturers, product type, and application, which includes video conferencing, live broadcasting, and distance education.
Blackmagic Design announced the Blackmagic Cloud Store Ultra, a new high-performance flash storage solution with up to 48TB capacity, RAID 5 support, and two independent 100G Ethernet connections. Designed for high-end film and television production, it allows simultaneous recording and editing workflows and includes Blackmagic Cloud media sync and support for DaVinci Resolve proxy files.
SMPTE Toronto announced its 2026 Boot Camp titled "Game Changers: The Future of Sports Live Production and Fan Experience," offering a full day of expert-led sessions, case studies, and networking focusing on tools, technologies, and creative approaches to capturing, managing, and delivering live content. The event features presentations from companies like Ross Video, Fujifilm, Girraphic, Evertz, AWS, EVS, and Lawo, covering topics such as aerial cameras, cinematic looks for live sports, augmented reality, cloud-based production, and AI in workflows. Speakers from CBC also presented on using EBU's Dynamic Media Facility Concepts (DMF) during the Milano Cortina Olympics.
Techex has launched tx darwin, a modular, cloud-native framework designed for live media processing, transport, and monitoring within contribution, mezzanine, and distribution workflows. The solution employs a microservice architecture to deliver various tools for broadcast workflows, including consumer multiview solutions, cloud playout protection, and world feed origination capabilities. tx darwin focuses on low compute and carbon footprint, interoperability, and standards compliance, supporting a range of inputs, transformations, and outputs, such as SRT, RTP, SMPTE ST 2022-7, SCTE-35, and BISS-2 scrambling.
TVU Networks announced that its remote super slow-motion ingest and synchronization technology is now technically validated with EVS LiveCeption replay tools. This integration allows for frame-accurate, high frame rate replay workflows over IP networks, extending premium live production beyond traditional fiber-connected venues to various internet connections like 5G and Starlink.
Open Broadcast Systems announced that BMC TV has deployed its 5G Flyaway solution for live horse racing coverage. The solution provides high-quality, low-latency feeds from remote tracks using cellular networks, aiming to deliver satellite and fiber-comparable quality. BMC TV’s director of operations stated the 5G Flyaway met requirements for reliable, low-latency bonded cellular transmission.
Panopto and Epiphan Video launched the EC20, a new PTZ camera with 4K resolution and AI auto-tracking. This camera is the first Panopto-certified PTZ camera and directly integrates with Panopto's video knowledge platform as a remote recorder for simplified lecture capture.
Jigsaw24 has partnered with EVS to introduce advanced live video technology and integrated workflows to the UK broadcast market. This alliance aims to modernize live production within the region.
BBright highlights the interoperability and stability features of its Encoder, Gateway, and Decoder suite for broadcast operations, emphasizing its capability to handle diverse contribution feeds, integrate into SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 environments, and support various audio formats. The company also promotes its operational monitoring tools and REST API for integration into automated broadcast infrastructures. Specific deployments by Host Broadcast Services and Canal+ are cited.
The article is a market research report forecasting the global PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) streaming camera market size, volume, revenue, and trends through 2026. It indicates significant growth in this market segment due to increasing demand for remote production and live streaming.
Norsk announced seven new solutions at NAB Show 2026, including Norsk Reasoning AI for agentic live production automation, Norsk Spectrum for GPU-accelerated standards conversion, and Norsk Playout for scheduled playout. The company also introduced support for emerging standards such as CMSD-MQA, TAMS via integration with AWS and Adobe, Media over QUIC (MoQ) in partnership with Cloudflare, and MXL for inter-application media exchange. These advancements aim to address automation, cost savings, and interoperability challenges in broadcast via AI, new technologies, and open standards.
Broadcast Bionics showcased the evolution of its Virtual Rack product at NAB 2026, including the introduction of Mega Rack, which leverages Xeon 6 CPUs for high-performance, low-latency broadcast environments. The company also highlighted integration with swXtch.io for multicast delivery across ground and cloud, supporting scalable workflows using technologies like SMPTE ST 2022-7 and SRT video.
RGBlink has launched the Mini-pro V3 video mixer switcher, designed for multi-camera live production. The device features four 4K HDMI inputs, dual HDMI/USB 3.0 outputs, PTZ camera control via VISCA protocol, and the ability to stream to multiple platforms simultaneously through RTMP(S) over Ethernet.
Blacon Media, in partnership with Streaming Media Live and Roberts Communications Network, successfully delivered the 2026 International Jazz Day event as a global live 4K UHD broadcast. This production utilized LiveU LU800 for the primary IP transmission path and a C-Band satellite uplink for 4K HEVC encoded backup, ensuring full redundancy from Chicago to a worldwide audience via YouTube, Facebook, and international broadcast partners.
NEP Europe will provide a full suite of broadcast solutions for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, including broadcast hardware and production services, for the event taking place in Vienna.
Foundry has expanded its Nuke Stage software with new features for virtual production and in-camera VFX (ICVFX) using LED walls. The update includes support for NotchLC, Gaussian Splats, and USD scene workflows, alongside a metadata Vault, designed for operation on standard hardware.
Ross Video will showcase its unified production workflows at BroadcastAsia 2026, featuring the APAC debut of its Vertex product. The company plans to offer hands-on demonstrations of its product line.
Nightsky Studios, a virtual production facility in Coatbridge, east of Glasgow, is relying on Brompton Technology's Tessera SX4 LED processors and XD distribution units for its virtual production stage. The facility, which opened in April last year, covers almost 3,000m².
Nightsky Studios, a virtual production facility east of Glasgow, is relying on Brompton Technology's Tessera SX4 LED processors and Brompton HDR to drive its LED volumes. The studio, which opened in April last year, covers close to 3,000m².
The virtual production market is undergoing significant growth due to new technologies that are changing content creation and delivery workflows.
Foundry has released Nuke Stage, a hardware-agnostic virtual production application designed for end-to-end virtual production and in-camera VFX. The software now integrates expanded 3D workflows and native USD compatibility, targeting a streamlined approach for film and TV production.
Foundry has released Nuke Stage, a virtual production application designed for end-to-end virtual production and in-camera VFX. The software features expanded 3D workflows and native USD compatibility, positioning it as a hardware-agnostic solution.
Nightsky Studios has launched a new virtual production facility in Coatbridge, east of Glasgow, Scotland, featuring nearly 3000 m² of interior space. This studio is equipped with ROE Visual LED technology and Brompton processing systems.
TNDV and Live Media, both divisions of Live Media Group, provided live broadcast coverage for Final Four Concerts using multi-truck production facilities. This involved deploying multiple production trucks and equipment to manage the live production for the event. The companies have previously worked on similar large-scale live productions.
Ross Video CEO David Ross discussed the Canadian company's innovations in sports broadcast and live event technology, including robotic cameras and data-rich visual solutions, with John Stackhouse. The conversation highlighted Ross Video's role in redefining live events, from major league sports to music concerts.
The BBC R&D is developing the MXL project, which leverages the EBU's Dynamic Media Facility (DMF) framework, to enable software-based orchestration of live media production workflows. MXL aims to transition live production processes from fixed, hardware-based environments to flexible, remote, and virtualized software platforms. This initiative focuses on open standards for media sharing and control, moving towards orchestrating entire live production software ecosystems.
NEP will provide vision mixing services for the Eurovision Song Contest for the seventh consecutive time. The company will utilize its UHD2 unit from the Netherlands and UHD24 unit from Germany for the production.
Ross Video furnished three new control rooms for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to upgrade its production capabilities. The installation includes Ross Video's Carbonite production switchers and other production equipment, enabling enhanced live content creation for NYSE's digital programming.
Tyrell Corporation utilized Marshall Cameras, specifically the CV504 Micro POV and CV730 PTZ systems, for their broadcast coverage of the FEI World Cup on CBS Sports Network. These camera systems were deployed to enhance the immersive quality of the equestrian event broadcasts.
Solid State Logic will ship its new portable TCA Tour system in July 2026, enabling broadcast crews to transport a full System T setup between venues more easily. The system is designed for mobile production environments.
NEP is providing technical infrastructure, cinematic camera integration, and comprehensive live event services for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, supporting Austrian broadcaster ORF and EBU.
NEP Group has been selected to deliver broadcast production services for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. They will support host broadcaster ORF in this endeavor.
Vizrt's VP of Brand, Lennie Nelson, discussed the company's product offerings, including integration with Zoom, at NAB 2026. The company focuses on visual solutions for enterprise broadcast and content capture.
Asus has announced two new professional OLED monitors, the ProArt Display OLED PA27USD and PA32USD, featuring 240Hz refresh rates and 12G-SDI connectivity. These monitors are designed for professional video production workflows.
LiveU has announced a strategic partnership with DRONERESPONDERS, a non-profit focused on public safety for UAS. The partnership aims to enhance video transmission capabilities for public safety drones using LiveU's technology.
Vizrt has partnered with Holdan to distribute its visual storytelling tools, including vision mixing, HTML5 graphics, and AR graphics, across the UK and Ireland. This agreement aims to provide content creators and live production teams in the region with wider access to Vizrt's live production technology. The partnership is highlighted as a response to the converging broadcast and AV markets and the growing demand for video content.
Vizrt is supplying its Viz Engine and Viz Virtual Studio technologies to ORF, the host broadcaster for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. These solutions will render all on-screen graphics, including real-time 3D graphics, virtual environments, and augmented reality elements for the live production.
Vivid Broadcast has launched Barra OB, a new 20-camera fully remote HDR outside broadcasting truck. Designed for both 50p SDR and HDR workflows, it includes high-end equipment such as the Ross Ultrix FR5 SDI router and Calrec Argo-M 48-fader mixer, and is currently being used for Women’s Super League (WSL) matches, connecting to Sky’s galleries or Vivid's Remote Production Centre.
NEP is supporting host broadcaster ORF in the production of Eurovision 2026, utilizing its TFC broadcast control system for IP-based SMPTE ST 2110 signal routing, multiview, and redundancy. The company is providing outside broadcast facilities, wireless RF camera systems, cinematic camera integration, a technical operations center, and an engineering crew. Additionally, Creative Technology, part of NEP Group, is supplying LED screens and display solutions for the event.
LiveU announced its plans to showcase its "most powerful IP-video EcoSystem to date" at Broadcast Asia 2026. The company intends to highlight solutions designed to enhance live production workflows for broadcasters.
QuickLink is showcasing its latest remote guest contribution systems, expanded StudioEdge range, and AI-powered StudioPro at MPTS 2026. This display features enhancements to their hardware and software solutions for production workflows, including AI integration.
