Contents AV Specialist Volume 108
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ASBU’s MENOS project wins IBC Innovation Award During IBC 2009 the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), Arabsat and Newtec were jointly awarded the judges prize in the highly respected IBC Innovation Awards.
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South African films promote indigenous language Dv8 Films, a company based in Johannesburg, South Africa, produces feature films aimed at audiences both in Africa and globally, focussing on commercial, challenging stories that are innovative, unique and able to be financed and produced locally. Hind Shoufani takes a cinematic stroll with Jeremy Nathan.
18 Against the challenging economic and industry backdrop, IBC2009 saw 45,547 actual attendees; only 7% down on 2008. The show continues to exhibit a positive image for the future of the electronic media and broadcast technology industry Publisher & Managing Editor Kevan Jones kevan@avspecialist.tv Feature Editor Dick Hobbs dick@avspecialist.tv Circulation Anne Ebrahim ann@avspecialist.tv Designer Rajiv Gopalan rajiv@avspecialist.tv
South Hook comes alive with Christie HD A 12.6m widescreen Christie HD projection backdrop dominated the official opening ceremony of the South Hook LNG Terminal at Milford Haven in South Wales recently.
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Gearhouse supplies South African Tattoo Gearhouse South Africa supplied all technical production including, sound, lighting, power and structures - plus audience seating for the hugely popular 2009 South African Tattoo, staged at Montecasino, Johannesburg, ZA.
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Top ten business uses for YouTube Joe Dysart is a journalist with 20 years experience. His articles have appeared in more than 40 publications, including The New York Times and The Financial Times of London. He also contributes articles to a number of vertical market industry publications..
Publisher’s Note
Advertising sales Africa, Middle East, UK Richie Ebrahim richie@avspecialist.tv Europe Emmanuel Archambeaud earchambeaud@defcommunication.com Represented in North America by: Broadcast Media International Michael Mitchell Tel: +1 631 673 3199 michael@avspecialist.tv Represented in the Middle East by: AV Specialist MENA FZ LLC PO Box 502314, Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 (0)4 391-4718 Fax: +971 (0)4 345-2898 Published in South Africa by: Doddington Direct cc PO Box 3939, Honeydew, 2040, South Africa Tel: +27 (0)11 434-4227 Fax: +27 (0)865253852 Represented in Europe by: Def & Communication 48 Bd Jean-Jaurès, 92110 Clichy, France Tel: +33 (0)1 4730 7180 Fax: +33 (0)1 4730 0189 Ave qualified circulation (Jan - June 2009) 5437
Against the challenging economic and industry backdrop, IBC2009 saw 45,547 actual attendees; only 7% down on 2008. The show continues to exhibit a positive image for the future of the electronic media and broadcast technology industry. This year, faced with the twin challenges of a rapidly changing media landscape and the chill winds of a world economy in recession, IBC needed to invest in knowledge to enable attendees to compete in the brave new environment. And IBC2009 exceeded expectations on every level. The exhibition played host to more than 1,300 of the world’s key technology suppliers and visitors from 140 countries around the world passed through the halls. In addition to the regular technology we’ve come to expect at IBC, the organizers also added specialist zones that covered digital signage, IPTV and mobile technology. There was also a real buzz around the new Production Village which allowed exhibitors to target customers - videographers, film makers and camera enthusiasts – like never before. New for IBC2009, the village was a hit with visitors and exhibitors alike, combining a comprehensive collection of the latest in digital and broadcast camera technology with professional and exhibitor training sessions on everything from how to shoot in low light conditions to how to capture the perfect interview. Value also arrived in the form of movie screenings and expert reviews of the best technology from the show floor. All in all, IBC stood the test of time and proved itself in a market that’s seen many players – both buyers and sellers – riding a rough course through these trying times.