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A short film produced by Hannu Pro employee gets awarded in Minsk
Hannu Pro's Lithuanian branch proved its pratical knowledge of movie making recently, successfully taking part in the International Young Amateur Film Festival held in Minsk, the capital of Byelorussia at the end of 2008. BlackOut, a film produced by Hannu Pro's project manager Ilja Kurliandchik was acknowledged as the best production in a number of nominations. In a highly competitive field if won: the best director, the best male actor, the best female actor and the best cameraman work. The creators of the film are: Ilja Kurliandchik (director, script), Aleksandr Petrovski (camera, script), actors - Mikhail Tarakhovski, Karina Semionova and many others. The production of this film was supported by Hannu Pro, who provided the necessary JVC and Panasonic equipment, as well as accessories form Cartoni, P+S Technik, Litepanels, Beyerdynamic, Sound Devices etc. Congratulations!
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Hannu Pro open day events achieved the goals
On November 28 Hannu Pro organized extensive seminars for producers and decision makers to promote new production and broadcast technologies. During the seminars the attendees were introduced to the latest developments from Thomson, Orad, Avitech, Riedel, Actus, Locatel, Digital Rapids, Sony and other manufacturers. Hannu Pro managers, and representatives of manufacturers, conducted the seminars. Later all participants and guests were invited to take part in an evening's entertainment at Dzintara Boulings alley in the Domina shopping centre, where the winner of the IBC 2008 Thomson Infinity giveaway draw was announced.
»»» additional information about Hannu Pro seminars and open evening is available here
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Hannu Pro finishes implementation of two large-scale projects for Lithuanian LNK and Lietuvos Rytas
At the end of the third quarter of the year Hannu Pro finished two essential, large-scale projects in Lithuania. Each is notably unique. In the first, LNK (Lithuanian independent TV) took delivery of a fully automated Front Porch Digital DIVAdirector MAM and LTO4 library based archive system, which is the first of its kind in the Baltic States. Hannu Pro also provided noteworthy equipment upgrades for LNK's TV studio and news service. A month later Hannu Pro developed and delivered a complete news system for Lietuvos Rytas TV (previously 5 Kanalas), the news service of Lietuvos Rytas - the premier Lithuanian newspaper. This is the first Thomson GV Aurora, K2 server and AP ENPS NRCS based news system in the Baltic States. The market value of the second project is EUR 1 000 000.
»»» additional information about LNK's archive development is available here
»»» additional information about Lietuvos Rytas TV news system is available here
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Hannu Pro team gains experience in development of WiMAX wireless telecommunication solution
In October Hannu Pro engineers travelled to Taiwan and Japan to explore development progress of advanced mobile WiMAX wireless telecommunication networks and familiarize themselves with NEC equipment manufacturing processes. In Taiwan Hannu Pro had a meeting with representatives of Taiwan's Institute of Information Industry, which manages and supervises deelopment of the WiMAX network, and also inspected the largest mobile WiMAX installation, developed by Tatung. It is planned that WiMAX coverage in Taiwan will soon reach 99% of its populated territory. Participating at tests, which involved 70 base stations, each capable of covering a 3km radius area, Hannu Pro was able to ascertain the system's ability to provide data tranfer rates of up to 5Mbps for mobile devices. Later Hannu Pro visited AWB - Taiwan's major manufacturer of customer premises equipment. During a one week business trip to Japan, Hannu Pro, jointly with the representatives of Hannu Pro customers interested in wireless telecommunications, visited the head office of NEC in Tokyo, the NEC research and development centre in Tamagawa, where they took part in WiMAX laboratory tests, as well as NEC manufacturing facilities in Fukushima and Gotemba to inspect the manufacturing process of Pasolink telecommunications equipment, computers, LED screens and DVB transmitters. The experience gained during the visit will help in wireless telecommunication development in the Baltic States.
»»» Hannu Pro Japan and Taiwan visit in photo
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PBK develops yet another play-out studio, and upgrades video coding equipment
Under the terms of a contract with PBK, Hannu Pro is due to commission one more play-out studio, which will support an additional TV channel, and has supplied solutions for video coding and streaming. At a cost of EUR 150 000, this project also interfaces with a previously supplied Thomson GV K2 server, utilising two of its free channels and assuring scalability of Thomson K2 server technology as well as future proofing. PBK will receive a Thomson GV ApCenter solution for remote (via LAN) server control, a Thomson GV Concerto router, Thomson Modulars GeckoFlex signal processors and an Edius SP-SDI STD non-linear editing system. Additionally new PlayBox software, HP and Hannu Pro computers, as well as studio gear: JVC monitors, Sony tape and disc recorders, Evertz optics for SDI signal transmission, equipment video coding and IRDs (Integrated Receiver Decoder) will be supplied.
»»» read more about tape-less production workflow introduction at PBK here
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Hannu Pro visits IBC 2008
As in previous Septembers the Hannu Pro team visited the world's leading broadcast technology forum - IBC 2008. During five days Hannu Pro met its partners to discuss the process of introducing the most progressive technology to the Baltic market and collected additional information about recent developments. As before, Hannu Pro worked actively to organize direct meetings with manufacturers' representatives for its customers, to increase knowledge about the solutions offered.
One of most exciting surprises at the IBC was the Thomson GV Infinity digital media camcorder draw. From several hundreds participants the lucky one was Richardas Kazlauskas, a representative of Hannu Pro customer LNK. The new Thomson GV Infinity 1000/20 camcorder now will serve as a great complement to LNK's Thomson GV LDK studio camera line.
Thomson, which is an unique manufacturer, offering end-to-end turnkey solutions for every production and broadcast workflow phase, also presented its latest developments at the IBC. These included: Elite HD, LDK 8300 3X HD Super SloMo, K2 Summit, Infinity DMC, EDIUS 5, HDSTORM, HDTHUNDER, HDSPARK, ViBE Mosaic Channel Generator and many more.
»»» see here more about Thomson announcements at the IBC
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LVRTC develops its SDH network
Continuing its long-term cooperation with Hannu Pro, LVRTC (Lavian State Radio and TV centre) invested in an upgrade and development of its SDH network. The current project phase, which included delivery of an NEC Pasolink NEO microwave link, concluded in September. LVRTC received EUR 160 000 worth of Pasolink NEO 13G and Pasolink NEO 6G equipment, as well as NEC C-node multiplexer units. The supplied equipment will improve communication between LVRTC's local radio and TV stations, providing higher data rates and better signal quality.
»»» additional information about cooperation with LVRTC
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LNT invests EUR 700 000 in an advanced playout system and studio equipment
In August LNT, the leading Latvian commercial TV company, and Hannu Pro, signed a contract for the introduction of an advanced playout and news system. This project, with a total budget of EUR 700 000, is
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for launch at the end of 2008. The solution is based on Thomson K2 server systems, which support 12 freely configurable input/output ports and are fully compatible with the Aurora news system, which will be introduced in next phase of development. Thomson Maestro A+B roll playout mixer with digital video effects (DVE) and channel branding, as well as conforming automation equipment will support the broadcast of two TV channels – LNT and TV5. For signal processing Thomson Gecko Flex modular systems will be used. Studio provision also includes Infortrend FTP RAID storage solution, Wohler audio control tools, Avitech Multiviewer monitor systems and other equipment.
»»» additional information about cooperation with LNT
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TEO expands its VOD services
TEO - the leading Lithuanian telecommunications operator - recently received new equipment to support the expansion of interactive TV services, supplied under the terms of a long-term contract with Thomson and Hannu Pro. The cost of this second development phase of IPTV is EUR 200 000 and this includes new servers and services upgrade for TEO's Thomson SmartVision VOS system, as well as development of a new POP in Kaunas. More than 30 000 of TEO's subscribers can now enjoy a network PVR (personal video recorder) service which allows viewing, at the most convenient time for the customer, any of MTV or 5 Kanalas programs of the previous seven days without additional cost. It is expected that the number of Network PVR channels will be expanded soon. TEO has now also completed the TV Mozaika project, which has boosted the availability of TEO's Gala IPTV VOD services in Lithuania.
»»» additional information about cooperation with TEO
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Estonian State TV to purchase most advanced HD OB VAN in Baltic (updated)
On July 10, 2008 Estonian State TV (ERR) announced the winner of the European public tender - "Purchase of HD Outside Broadcasting Van". A solution jointly developed by Thomson and Hannu Pro was chosen from 9 finalists. This will be the first transformable trailer type OB VAN in the Baltic States, fully supporting HD workflow for up to 16 HD broadcast cameras.
ERR's OB VAN will be manufactured in Thomson GV OB VAN production facility in Weiterstadt, Germany and will complement a full range of Thomson GV equipment and systems including LDK series HD cameras, Kayak HD 2.5 production switcher, Kayak HD 1 panel, 96x224 Trinitx HD router, Jupiter controller, and GeckoFlex signal conversion modules.
Thanks to the close cooperation with Thomson - the world's leading broadcast equipment manufacturer - Hannu Pro won all four major public regional tenders for studios, news, playout, and archive solutions announced this year (ERR OB VAN, 5 Kanalas News system, LNK Archive and news production, ERR Broadcast automation). Hannu Pro is official Thomson distributor in the Baltic States since 2004.
»»» read more about ERR HD OB VAN project here
»»» additional information about cooperation with Estonian State TV (ERR)
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Hannu Pro will provide complete news system for 5 Kanalas/Lietuvos Rytas
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At the end of June Hannu Pro won the right to provide a complete news production environment for Lithuanian 5 Kanalas (Pentas Kanalas), which is associated with Lietuvos Rytas - the largest newspaper in Baltic States, and Media Team - news producers for LRT, LNK and TV3. This project, designed by Hannu Pro and valued at more than EUR 1 000 000, includes development of a progressive news system based on Thomson GV Aurora, K2 server and AP ENPS NRCS solutions. It also includes development of a news studio, and equipment delivery for electronic news gathering (ENG). This is the first time, that a complete end-to-end news production system is being introduced in the Baltic States. The news production studio will be based on Thomson GV solutions, which are successfully used at numerous televisions globally, but for tape-less image acquisition effective Panasonic P2 solutions will be involved. Now, with a complete news production system, which also allows provision of content for Lietuvos Rytas news portal and Omnitel 3G mobile TV, 5 Kanalas will have good prospects of becoming one of best-equipped news production companies in the Baltic States. Use of contemporary news and tape-less production systems makes news production workflow even more effective and delivers significant savings in financial and human resources.
»»» additional information about the news system development for Lietuvos Rytas TV
»»» additional information about cooperation with 5 Kanalas / Lietuvos Rytas
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LNK invests in new TV equipment and archive system development
At the beginning of June Hannu Pro and LNK, the largest Lithuanian commercial TV company, signed a contract for a major TV equipment upgrade. The project includes the introduction of tape-less news and programme production (ENG, EFP) and centralized media archive development, as well as numerous upgrades for existing TV studio equipment. During the 2nd and 3rd quarter of 2008 LNK will receive eleven Panasonic P2 series cameras (AG-HVX201, AG-HPX500, AG-HPX2100, AG-HPX3000) equipped with Fujinon HD/SD lenses, Beyerdynamic, Anton Bauer, SWIT, Cartoni, and Camrade accessories and a P2 memory card readers. LNK will also receive a Front Porch Digital DIVArchive centralized media archive system with automated SUN LTO4 180-slot tape library and DIVAdirector media asset management system (15 seats), which allows browsing of low resolution footage from the archive to perform metadata and cuts-only editing with shot list support, and enables full resolution partial restore to make a final production using NLE facilities supplied earlier. The studio section includes upgrades for Thomson GV K2 server and RAID systems with content mirroring support, as well as Concerto (128x128 and HD) and Aveco systems upgrades, to provide additional features and support for more play-out channels; a new K2 server for advanced redundancy; a new Kayak SD/HD 2 ME video mixer; range of Thomson GV Modular system products to provide signal routing, conversion and processing; Thomson GV Aurora Play software with MOS module and NRCS support for automated news play-out; two Autocue QMaster and QBox TV prompter systems; Yamaha audio mixers; Evertz Multiviewer monitors; Panasonic AJ-HPM100 mobile studio; Sony J-30 SDI video tape recorder and other equipment. Finally, the project involves development of a new dubbing studio by integrating a Steinberg Nuendo and Yamaha digital studio into K2 and Aveco systems production workflow. Hannu Pro will supply and install all studio equipment and associated IT infrastructure including HP PCs for news editors and 14 units of EDIUS Broadcast for draft editing, as well as providing service and personnel training. With the equipment upgrade and introduction of archive systems, LNK will own the most advanced production facilities in the Baltic States, which will provide substantial savings of time and human resources.
»»» additional information about the archive system development at LNK
»»» additional information about cooperation with Lithuanian Independent Television (LNK)
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Hannu Pro wins tenders organized by LTV
The purchase procedures of two tenders to supply professional ENG camcorder lenses and professional videotapes to Latvian State TV (LTV) concluded at the beginning of June. Hannu Pro won the right to supply EUR 70 000 worth of lenses and tapes. Later in June Hannu Pro delivered Fujinon A22x7.8BDERD ENG lenses with full digital control and extender module, which enables shooting at wide and narrow angles, providing excellent zoom ratios. The delivery of videotapes will be finished before the beginning of the new broadcasting season in September.
»»» additional information about cooperation with Latvian state TV
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PBK develops new play-out studio and introduces tape-less workflow
In May PBK (The First Baltic Channel), which broadcasts to all three Baltic States, received tape-less production equipment and launched a new broadcast studio. Equipment delivered is used to speed up news and programme production and provide additional TV channels. Thomson GV's local partner - Hannu Pro - developed the project and supplied all equipment needed, and Hannu Pro service centre engineers provided the installation, testing, integration and service.
The project is based on two Thomson GV K2 Media Client servers, equipped with 3TB RAID and AppCenter Pro management software. P2 cameras are used for ENG and EFP image acquisition, and Thomson GV EDIUS NX HD and EDIUS SP-SDI workstations are used for news and programme trailer production. One notebook, equipped with EDIUS Broadcast and ADVC 110, can be used either in the studio or for field production. All EDIUS systems are connected to shared storage resources via LAN. There is a special facility set up for news editors to browse P2 footage, edit MXF metadata, and prepare the footage for editing by setting In/Out marks. Editing information is stored on the server and is accessible from all EDIUS systems to perform final news and programme production. Tape-less production workflow introduced at PBK provides significant improvements in production speed and helps to optimise technical and human resources.
»»» additional information about cooperation with PBK
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International short film festival 2Annas 2008 has concluded
On May 31, the international young filmmakers' short film festival 2Annas concluded with the award ceremony. This year Hannu Pro was once more the general sponsor of the festival.
The Grand Prize of the festival - Golden Anna statuette and EUR 2000 from Hannu Pro was awarded to the film Reality Show, directed by Federico Schmucler (Mexico)
The First Prize of Baltic film competition and EUR 1000 from Hannu Pro was awarded to Sarkanais Plekis /Red Spot/ directed by Ugis Olte (Latvia)
The winners of Zala Anna /Green Anna/ childrens' (under the age of 18) short film competition - Kisibambasi un Musikatels directed by Kristine Imsa (Latvia), I'm Seventeen directed by Romas Zabarauskas (Lithuania) and The Chair directed by Elena Sinkeviciute (Lithuania) received Edius NEO and Edius NEO XL video editing systems.
Congratulations to the winners and the best wishes for upcoming projects to all participants!
»»» a photo coverage of the awarding ceremony is available here
»»» additional information about the festival is available at the official homepage
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Estonian Kanal2 also opts for P2 technology
In May, following a competitive price poll, Hannu Pro supplied Kanal 2, the popular Estonian commercial TV channel, with news production equipment consisting of Panasonic P2 series tape-less cameras and accessories valued at EUR 40 000. The equipment delivered includes: Panasonic AG-HPX500E cameras, 16GB P2 memory cards, AJ-PDC20E card readers, as well as high quality Fujinon wide angle lenses (A13x6.3BRM-SD and A13x6.3BERM-SD) with AJ-RC10G remote control unit. P2 technology has gained increased sales in the Baltic TV market, since tape-less workflow is especially advantageous for news production. It provides fast browsing and editing of footage, as well as efficient and convenient storage. In a six-month period, P2 systems have been commissioned at Lithuanian LNK, Latvian TV5 and PBK and now at Estonian Kanal 2. Several production houses and independent producers have also opted for P2 solutions.
»»» about cooperation with Kanal 2 read also here
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ERR to introduce automated HD broadcasting systems
In a recent tender organized by ERR (Estonian State TV) for an automated broadcasting system, the Hannu Pro solution - based on Aveco and Thomson GV technology - was chosen as the winner. At the end of summer ERR will receive all equipment needed to support automated broadcasts - three complete Thomson GV Maestro HD play-out mixers operating in n+1 mode, as well as a 64x64 Concerto HD switcher, a Jupiter controller and Aveco play-out automation software and hardware providing 1+1 redundancy. Each of the Maestro mixers supports A/B streams for each TV programme, DVE and channel branding. The system introduced by ERR will be the first Thomson GV HD play-out system in the Baltic States and will broadcast two ERR programmes as well as providing one redundant channel. The total cost of the systems to be delivered is close to EUR 400 000.
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Cinevilla expands its editing facilities
Leading Latvian moving picture production company Cinevilla, which received warm international acclaim following its recent production The Guards of Riga, has developed a production facility expansion plan in cooperation with Hannu Pro. In May Hannu Pro will deliver three powerful Apple MacBook Pro laptops complete with Avid Media Composer nonlinear editing software, as well as an Avid Mojo real-time effects accelerator and I/O device, a Digidesign Digi 003 Factory production console, Pro Tools software and an MBox Firewire audio interface. This equipment expansion project was developed to ensure that all systems are compatible with the ones used by Cinevilla's European partners in Germany and the Czech Republic, to successfully perform complete postproduction for initial edits made in Riga. The value of the sale EUR 20 000.
»»» additional information about cooperation with Cinevilla studios
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LVRTC improves radio and TV transmission network
In April Hannu Pro won a tender organized by the LVRTC (Latvian State Radio and Television centre) to supply FM and DMV antennas. Hannu Pro will deliver powerful Rymsa antennas to be used for radio signal transmission improvement at Dundagas radio and TV station (RTS) and TV signal processing at Kurzemes RTS control centre. Rymsa - a Spanish telecommunications equipment manufacturer - is one of Hannu Pro's long-term relationship partners. The reliability of Rymsa products has been attested to in numerous projects across the Baltic States, where Rymsa has boosted its popularity by demonstrating excellent price-performance ratios. The current project is valued at EUR 128 000.
»»» additional information about cooperation with LVRTC
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Hannu Pro accomplishes the first in EU NEC mobile WiMAX tests
In April Hannu Pro and NEC (Japan), successfully accomplished NEC mobile WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e) system tests for LVRTC (Latvian State Radio and Television centre). LVRTC is the first communications provider in Europe to introduce NEC wireless broadband system tests. WiMAX offers higher data rates and better quality of service than technology currently used to provide wireless Internet. The pilot project in Riga involved two WiMAX base stations, broadcasting at 3.5 GHz, to provide nominal data rates within the area of coverage (distance up to 5 km). During the tests all involved parties verified that the system is capable of delivering uninterrupted broadband communication with fixed and mobile terminals (e.g. notebook computer) inside the reception area. Based on the test results, LVRTC will soon start further mobile WiMAX network development. The high quality of NEC systems has been proved in numerous projects including TV transmitters and SDH wireless data networks implemented at LVRTC, and biometry solutions at Riga international airport.
»»» Official NEC Wireless WiMAX trial press release is available here
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Hannu Pro and ERR take part in Lawo training
In April Hannu Pro, in cooperation with Lawo, organized a training session for ERR (Estonian State Radio and TV) engineers at the Lawo training centre in Raststatt (Germany). Both ERR and Hannu Pro engineers took part. All participants became acquainted with Lawo intercommunication system structure and features, as well as gaining basic usage and configuration skills for the Lawo Zirkon mixing console, which will soon be delivered to ERR to support live translations from the Beijing Olympic games. Lawo Zirkon is a high-performance, modular, broadcast audio mixer, ideally suited for audio-dubbing, interviews and discussions during live sports translations.
»»» additional information about cooperation with Estonian State TV (ERR)
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Yet another Hannu Pro project has received international attention
In April Las Vegas hosted the annual NAB forum organized by the National Association of Broadcasters. As usual, Hannu Pro took the opportunity to explore the latest market developments. It is pleasing to see recent Hannu Pro's efforts being spotted at world's premiere broadcasting technology event. The Thomson SmartVision platform based IPTV system used by TEO (the largest Lithuanian telecommunication operator), introduced with the assistance of Thomson's Baltic partner, Hannu Pro, was highlighted at the event. TEO's representative Darius Didzgalvis emphasised the advantages of SmartVision's distributed and scalable architecture. This helped in adapting to the complex infrastructure of TEO's network effortlessly, and in a cost-effective way. Thomson SmartVision integrates the best VoD technology, extensive data storage and high flexibility to provide complete media management over several points of presence in different geographical locations.
»»» Read more about NAB 2008 developments here
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At the IBC 2007 Hannu Pro's Autocue project for LNT got covered on IBC media
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Hannu Pro supplies equipment to support Olympics translations and education
In an April tender, organized by ERR, Hannu Pro Tallinn won the right to supply advanced broadcast monitors to the Estonian State Radio and TV company. Nearly EUR 20 000 worth of equipment will be delivered to ERR; this includes eight DT-V20L1D and DT-V17L2D JVC LCD HD/SD monitors, as well as a SWIT rack mount multi-screen monitor. These monitors will help in Estonian State TV's direct translations from the Beijing Olympic games.
In another successful tender in April, Hannu Pro supplied a professional JVC BR-HD50E video tape recorder worth EUR 2500 to Tallinn University's Baltic Media and Film School. Hannu Pro was able to offer the best price and a reputable service. Hannu Pro also quoted the most competitive price for a new purchase by The Latvian Academy of Arts, which recently received professional tape-less technology - Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM series camcorder equipped with additional accessories - memory cards, card reader and batteries. The project cost is nearly EUR 10 000.
»»» additional information about cooperation with Estonian State TV (ERR)
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La Rocca's nightclub production studio is back
Last year La Rocca suffered a fire and most of the Studio 69 equipment was damaged. In March, when Hannu Pro supplied a new Thomson GV Indigo mixer, and equipment from Kramer and Apple, the nightclub's studio resumed operation. Thanks to the contribution of Hannu Pro's service centre engineers, it was possible also to restore professional JVC camcorders and Fujinon lenses, partly damaged in the fire. This helped to reduce the losses for the club. The cost of the studio equipment rebuilding project reached EUR 24 000.
»»» additional information about cooperation with Studio 69
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Thomson takes part in NAB 2008 show
From 11 to 17 April the leading players in broadcast, telecommunications and IT industry are coming together again in Las Vegas to take part in NAB forum. Hannu Pro visits the show as well. In an increasingly convergent world, you need every competitive advantage possible to improve the total effectiveness, reach, and scope of the content you touch. That's why Thomson supports the entire media ecosystem with a full complement of end-to-end solutions.
Broadcast and networks: HD live sports and production (Beijing); On Air, Online, On The Go (HD news); servers, routers and master control (reliability); content tracking and security; video networks - video head ends, Mobile TV, IPTV and On-Demand solutions; transmission systems; home networking ecosystems; professional services.
Advanced research: AVC transcoding; P2P live streaming; real-time AV transmission over 10 Gbps Ethernet; next generation home gateway and more.
Professional video: nonlinear editing, live demo (EDIUS); Digital-Signage systems (Media Edge); live video production (Indigo and Turbo); video conversion (ADVC products).
Film production: Dailies post production; scanning and DataCine production; HD AVC encoder.
»»» additional information about Thomson at NAB is available here
Shortly before NAB 2008 Thomson reports about recent achievements:
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Baltic TV companies are getting ready for 2008 Olympics
In March Hannu Pro won a tender, organized by Estonian State Radio and TV company (ERR), to supply audio and communication equipment. In April Hannu Pro will deliver a powerful Lawo Zirkon audio console with integrated I/O communication module and two separate Riedel studio communication systems. This EUR 80 000 audio equipment deployment project will be used in broadcasts of the 2008 Olympics, supporting live translations from Beijing. Hannu Pro's partners Riedel and Lawo are well known players in the audio and communications industry, supplying equipment for large entertainment and sports events, including the Formula 1 Championship, as well as providing audio production and intercom solutions for studios.
»»» additional information about cooperation with Estonian State TV (ERR)
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Mobile TV services now available in Latvia
Thanks to a successful collaboration between LMT (Latvijas Mobilais Telefons), Thomson and Hannu Pro, a Mobile TV trial has been launched in Latvia. Initially four TV channels will be available to subscribers, with new services and interactivity to be added in the future. LMT announced the introduction of Mobile TV at a February 25 presentation in Riga. At the end of 2007 LMT received a complete Thomson Mobile TV solution, based on the Thomson SmartVision service management platform, which provides system administration, request processing and interactivity. LMT's Mobile TV includes six Thomson ViBE Mobile encoders supporting simultaneous encoding for DVB-H and 3G standards, a Thomson Opal DVB-H encapsulator and a Thomson Jade ESG (electronic service guide) module. The DVB-H signal, which covers a 30 km radius around Riga, is broadcast from LVRTC (Latvian State Radio and Television Centre) utilising Hannu Digital's Thomson 0.6kW transmitter. "As the biggest mobile network operator in Latvia, we were keen to move into mobile television which we see as a major benefit for our subscribers," said Mr. Juris Binde, President of LMT. "Thomson demonstrated to us that they could deliver a complete and fully integrated solution which could be implemented quickly, allowing us to start trials of the first mobile television service in the Baltic region." SmartVision, a part of Thomson's Mobile TV solution, is the most popular middleware used in providing IP TV solutions, and Thomson Mobile TV itself is the first turnkey system supporting both CBMS-IPDC and OMA BCAST standards, and is thus compatible with a wide spectrum of DVB-H multimedia terminals such as Nokia N77, LG U900 and others. Four leading mobile communications operators in Russia have also opted for Thomson Mobile TV and have launched DVB-H trials covering 16 major cities. Hannu Pro, as Thomson's distributor in Baltic States, will provide service for the Thomson systems delivered to LMT.
»»» about cooperation with LMT read also here
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ITF Open tournament sponsored by Hannu Pro has finished
2008 IFT Enri Open tournament, which took place in Riga from 2 to 9 March has finished. Winners are:
Boys
Tadas Trasevicius (Lithuania)
Girls
Alexandra Walker (Great Britain)
Boys (doubles)
Arturs Kazijevs and Mikelis Libietis (Latvia)
Girls (doubles)
Lina Lilekite and Diana Marcinkevica (Latvia)
Congratulations!
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Hannu Pro visits Mobile World Congress
In February representatives from Hannu Pro, and Hannu Pro customers from leading Baltic States telecommunications companies, visited the Mobile World Congress to gain first-hand knowledge of recent solutions offered by Thomson and other mobile communications system developers. The GSM Association (GSMA) Mobile World Congress is the world's leading mobile communications forum and attracts delegates from all telecommunications operators and equipment manufacturers, as well as representatives from IT and entertainment industries. This year's congress hosted 1300 exhibitors and more than 55 000 visitors - almost half of whom hold chief executive level positions in their organizations. Thomson, the world's leading multimedia and broadcast solutions developer also took part in the exhibition. The main message of the congress was convergence of mobile telecommunications and home entertainment systems. This was reflected in offerings form Thomson who demonstrated complete turnkey solution for mobile broadcasting - latest 3G/DVB-H encoders, Opal DVB-H encapsulator, and SmartVision 2.6 middleware. Thomson Mobile TV SmartVision, a 4Play solution, provides a multi-receiver platform, which supports CBMS and OMA BCAST standards, with simultaneous broadcasting for 3G and DVB-H terminals, comprehensive VoIP and IPTV, as well as unified VOD management for mobile and fixed networks. Thanks to the close cooperation of Hannu Pro with developers of mobile broadcasting solutions, these advanced technologies are already being implemented in Latvia. The leading Latvian mobile communications provider commissioned a Thomson Mobile TV DVB-H system.
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PBK invests in new TV channel development
At the end of February Hannu Pro and PBK (The First Baltic Channel) agreed on development of a new play-out studio, which will be used for broadcasting of additional TV channels. The project is based on a Thomson GV K2 Media Client server with 3TB RAID hard disk storage system and AppCenter Pro administration environment, as well as PlayBox play-out software including AirBox and CaptureBox modules. Other studio equipment includes conforming routers, disc recorders and Textus - the solution for title generation. Thomson GV systems have boosted their popularity among broadcasters in Baltic States as they provide progressive, flexible and reliable broadcasting at low operational costs. Hannu Pro will provide the delivery, installation and service for all supplied equipment. Project cost is EUR 140 000.
»»» additional information about cooperation with PBK
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Hannu Pro continues to provide favourable terms for educational institutions
In February Hannu Pro won two price polls called by educational institutions. Hannu Pro's PMW-EX1 camera offer was chosen by the Latvian Academy of Arts from seven offers for a tape-less XDCAM camcorder. The new PWM-EX1 camera, supporting only HD formats together with many features that help to achieve high quality video, is the perfect solution for individual art projects. Hannu Pro was also chosen by Tallinn University's Baltic Film and Media School to provide a non-linear video editing solution and at the end of the month Hannu Pro delivered an Avid Mojo Analog DNA real-time effects processor and five licenses of Avid Media Composer non-linear editing software.
»»» additional information about cooperation with Latvian Academy of Arts
»»» additional information about cooperation with Baltic Film and Media School
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P2 tape-less technology continues market expansion
Panasonic P2 technology continues to improve its leading position in global and Latvian markets.
As proof of growing acceptance, it has been announced that P2 solutions will be widely used for production and broadcasting at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, fully in HD for the first time in olympic history.
The DVCPRO P2 HD series were recognized for high energy efficiency, helping each broadcast station cut CO2 emissions by 1.5 tons.
Following the lead of more than 610 broadcasters using P2 systems worldwide, the world's premier news agency, Reuters, this year has opted for P2 solutions, after in-depth assessment of similar systems. It wasn't just about the format - things like the quality and ergonomics of the camera and the range of lenses also came into play, all of which were weighted in order of importance. No camera met all the criteria, but after comparing the score sheets of all candidate systems on the market, it became clear that the P2 system represented the best overall choice - explained Robert Kernot, global head of Visuals Development.
Latvian producers have also acknowledged the superiority of P2 technology. Recently P2 systems were supplied to LNT and PBK (The First Baltic Channel) for news production, TV5 for production of the reality show Hello Jurmala, 3B Studio for motor sports news production, and a regional TV company in Kurzeme.
In February Hannu Pro sold P2 equipment to Italian producers, thus demonstrating the competitiveness of Hannu Pro offerings.
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Hannu Pro supplies P2 systems to Studio 3B
Continuing further development of video editing facility established in 2006, Studio 3B, who produces motor sports news and programmes, chose advanced tape-less production solution. In January Hannu Pro and Studio 3B agreed on two Panasonic P2 cameras and other production equipment purchase. In February Hannu Pro delivered Mini-DV supporting Panasonic AG-HVX200 and AG-HPX500 SD/HD P2 system camcorders, conforming tripods, SWIT batteries, Beyerdynamic wireless microphone set, QuartzColor lights and other accessories, as well as 8 TB Infortrend RAID system. Hannu Pro also provided upgrade of nonlinear editing software supplied earlier. Recently supplied easy to use P2 equipment, which has solid construction and advanced features helping to cut production time and costs, is ideal solution for intensive field production work. P2 video format supporting up to 100Mbps 4:2:2 video stream - essential for video editing, keying, and special effects - is fully compatible with all P2 series cameras, recorders and data readers. Project cost is EUR 30 000.
»»» additional information about cooperation with Studio 3B
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Hannu Pro sponsors IFT Open tennis tournament in Riga (updated)
Continuing its support of Latvian tennis clubs, Hannu Pro will assist the organizers of the forthcoming 2008 ENRI Open tournament. As part of the ITF (International Tennis Federation) Junior Circuit, the ENRI Open will take place in Riga from 2 to 9 March. It has already generated great international interest with more than 120 young players from European countries, including Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, UK, Russia, Israel, Byelorussia, Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, Ireland, Italy registered to compete. Twenty-two girls and 22 boys will compete for the main prize which has been donated by Hannu Pro. There are good prospects for winners of the ENRI Open to start a professional tennis career and take part in prestigious ATP (The Association of Tennis Professionals) tournaments.
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Hannu Pro to supply tape-less news production equipment to PBK
In early February Hannu Pro and PBK (The First Baltic Channel) signed a new EUR 125 000 contract for the supply of tape-less news production equipment. The tape-less production solution is based on Panasonic P2 series cameras and Thomson GV EDIUS editing workstations. Tape-less workflow reduces production time as it is possible to edit the files immediately after shooting and final production can be sent to digital broadcast systems via a LAN. This operational technology significantly reduces production costs. As part of this project Hannu Pro will supply three fully equipped camcorders, four EDIUS editing workstations and two Supermicro systems for media backups. The Panasonic AG-HPX500 HD/SD cameras will be equipped with Fujinon lenses, ultra light Cartoni carbon-fibre tripods, Beyerdynamic dynamic and wireless microphones for interviews, Camrade bags and raincoats as well as SWIT batteries and PAG camera lights. As supporting light systems, the QuartzColor 3x800W mobile set and four component Dedolight set will be provided. Nearly 78% of European TV companies, who have switched to tape-less technology, have chosen Panasonic solutions. With more than 60 000 units sold all over the world, the P2 is the most popular tape-less solution today; it has gained a warm reception in Latvia as well. LNT and TV5, regional TV companies and even independent producers are already using P2 cameras in Latvia.
»»» additional information about cooperation with PBK
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Hannu Pro to supply HD vtr to cinema Riga
In January the tender, organized by
Riga City Council's
Agency of Culture, to provide multi-format HD vtr to cinema Riga closed. The Sony HDW-M2100P/20 vtr offer from Hannu Pro was chosen as the winner. HDW-M2100P/20 supports a wide spectrum of HD formats including HDV, HDCAM, CineAlta, HDCAM SR, all standard definition Betacam formats as well as IMX, and provides compatibility with the JVC DLA-QX1E HD video projector supplied last year. Thanks to budget-conscious pricing, and taking into account the fact that the standard definition Betacam formats are still widely used in Latvia, HDW-M2100P/20 is an optimal solution for the cinema, where 1080/50i, 1080/25P, 1080/59.94i, 1080/29.97P, 1080/24P, 1080/23.98P, as well as SD PAL format support is required. The project cost is EUR 40 000.
»»» additional information about advanced Hannu Pro solutions
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Hannu Pro completes installation of face recognition system at Riga airport
In January Hannu Pro completed and officially commissioned a biometric recognition system at Riga international airport (RIX). In 2007 Hannu Pro won the tender organized by the State Border Guard for such a system. It took nearly one year for Hannu Pro, with its partner NEC and subcontractor
TietoEnator Alise, to deliver, install, localize and adjust all the systems to the Riga airport conditions. Hannu Pro also carried out the training of State Border Guard and Riga airport personnel. The introduction of this advanced biometric recognition system was an important precondition for Latvia to join the Schengen Agreement.
The BiomIS system at Riga international airport is the first of its kind in Europe.
»»» additional information about biometric identification system introduction at Riga airport
»»» additional information about advanced Hannu Pro solutions
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Estonian State TV gets acquainted with HD TV technology
On January 10, Hannu Pro arranged an in-depth presentation on HD broadcast cameras to Estonian State TV (ETV). Senior ETV technicians and engineers as well as representatives from Levira and other TV companies took part and were demonstrated a Thomson GV LDK-8000 HD/SD camera equipped with high quality Fujinon Precision Focus (HA27x6.5BESM and HA13x4.5BRD), or Boxtype HA87x9.3BESM lenses. Thomson GV representatives - camera business development manager Klaus Weber and camera department sales support technician Franck Mougenot - conducted the presentation. The Thomson GV LDK-8000 camera supports all HD TV formats (720p, 1080i, and 1080p) and provides the ability to instantly switch between them natively on all three 9.2Mpix FIT CCD image sensors, setting new HD TV broadcasting image quality standards. The Fujinon Precision Focus technology, which helps to keep the image in sharp focus even in dynamic filming conditions, has been very well received in broadcast and professional production markets. By taking part in these seminars ETV along with Levira, which became the owner of very first HD production OB Van in the Baltic States, has gained the knowledge base for forthcoming introduction of HD TV to the Baltic market.
»»» additional information about cooperation with Estonian State TV (ERR)
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