Autodesk, Inc. is ready to start shipping Autodesk Smoke 2010 for Mac OS X, a software-only editorial finishing tool and the first Autodesk finishing product designed to run on the Mac. Smoke software's proven editorial finishing tools harness the 64-bit power of Snow Leopard to provide an interactive, all-in-one finishing experience.

AmberFin has launched the new iCR format convertor as part of its iCR software range. The launch comes with initial sales of five format convertors to major European broadcasters.

Soundcraft Studer's production strategy - to converge both brands production in the Potters Bar, UK facility - passed a significant milestone recently. With UK production now in full swing, the first Studer Vista large-format consoles were completed and went through test procedures with flying colours.

The Grass Valley high-end Kalypso HD and the new Kayenne video production centre switchers both include features that make them ideally suited to the unique demands of live production of 3D telecasts. To date, at least three major live sports productions were produced with Grass Valley Kalypso HD switchers and more are planned for this fall.

TransMedia Dynamics (TMD) has announced new multi-lingual audio functionality in its Mediaflex Enrichment suite.

Mediaflex Enrichment provides broadcasters with business process solutions to their content and workflow management in production areas such as subtitling, closed captioning and audio. The addition of enhanced audio workflows extends the ability of Mediaflex Enrichment to process multi-lingual content more efficiently.

Eyeheight's new LI-2DM multi-rate dual logo-inserter incorporates two completely independent channels, including separate inputs and outputs, enabling mixed-rate operation. Each of the two logo inserters has two independent layers, allowing two logos to be superimposed. Logos can also be animated.

Clear-Com Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, has launched its new two-channel Tempest wireless intercom system, the most recent addition to the company's Tempest2400 2.4 GHz wireless intercom family. Ideal for broadcast sports, remote news reporting and other live productions, the two-channel Tempest2400 is an affordable option for those requiring fewer channels of communications but still offers the same license-free operation, exceptional RF performance and rich feature set as the four-channel Tempest2400.

Sony Professional has announced the launch of the new NXCAM family brand representing the professional implementation of AVCHD technology. Designed to bring the benefits of seamless and easy-to-use production workflow to professionals and semi professionals, the NXCAM family will be the ideal solution in terms of image quality, usability and price.

IDX Company Ltd has announced the introduction of a new multi-format play out server being unveiled at the 2009 InterBEE show. The MFP-100, known as PlayMagic, marks IDX's formal entry into the post production market.

Blackmagic Design has announced Windows 7 compatibility for it's entire range of professional video products. Video professionals using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Eyeon Fusion 6 and Photoshop will immediately notice a more fluid and intuitive response, with Window 7's newly enhanced stability and advanced memory management. Blackmagic Videohub software can now take full advantage of the new Windows 7 touch screen features such as multitouch, for a faster, more accurate response.