NAB 2011: Vitec Brands To Showcase Camera Gear, Production Technologies

The Vitec Village at the NAB Show will be the place for checking out new camera-support and production technologies from Vitec Group member companies. Visitors will be able to see the latest in battery developments from Anton/Bauer, prompting from Autoscript, lighting from Lightpanels, and wireless transmission from Microwave Service Co., Nucomm, and RF Central. Bexel Broadcast Services will be on hand to meet with current and potential clients about future projects and offering used equipment for sale.

Highlights include new MPEG-4 encoders for wireless-video needs, the “leaner, lighter, and brighter” FT8 prompter from Autoscript, and Anton/Bauer’s Gold Mount system. OConnor, Sachtler, Vinten, and Vinten Radamec will also offer an extensive product range, including pan and tilt heads, tripods, and pedestals, plus solutions for manual operation by a camera operator as well as robotic operation from a central control. Petrol Bags will showcase its carrying bags and protective cases and accessories for HD to DV cameras and for lighting, audio, support, and other production equipment.