NAB Showは、ラスベガスで開催された「NAB Show 2023」の2023年4月18日のライブ授賞式で、第5回Product of the Year賞の受賞者を発表した。
同賞は、2023年NAB Showで展示された新製品や技術のうち、Create、Connect、Capitalizeの各部門で最も重要かつ有望なものを表彰するもの。
受賞者は、業界の専門家からなる審査委員会によって、15部門で選出された。受賞の対象となるのは、2023年NAB Showに出展する企業から提出され、2023年暦年内に発売される製品であることが条件となっている。
NABのシニアバイスプレジデント兼チーフカスタマーサクセスオフィサーであるEric Trabb氏は次のようにコメントしている。
Trabb氏：毎年、NAB Showは、ノミネートされた企業が、メディアおよびエンターテインメント業界全体で、コンテンツの作成、接続、資本化の方法を変革するために、どんな新しい、革新的な突破口を開いたか、ワクワクしながら見ています。 2023年プロダクト・オブ・ザ・イヤーの受賞者は、コンテンツのライフサイクルのあらゆる段階を革新することで、ストーリーテラーが現在と未来の課題に立ち向かうのをいかに支援できるかを実証しています。
今年の受賞者は以下の通り。
CREATE CATEGORY
Audio Production, Processing and Networking
- Audio Design Desk, Inc：Audio Design Desk 2.0
- Calrec Audio：Argo
- Clear-Com：Arcadia with HelixNet Integration
- DanAds：Audio Ad Creation
- Dotterel Technologies Limited：Konos
Cameras
- ARRI：ARRI ALEXA 35
- DJI：DJI Ronin 4D and the DJI Inspire 3
- FUJIFILM North America Corporation：FUJIFILM X-H2 Mirrorless Digital Camera
- Insta360：Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
- Sony：FR7
Camera Support, Control and Accessories
- Angenieux：Optimo Primes IOP
- Atlas Lens Co.：Mercury Series
- Canon：Canon Flex Zoom lenses – CN-E14-35mm T1.7 L S/SP wide-angle zoom lens and the CN-E31.5-95mm T1.7 L S/SP telephoto zoom lens
- cmotion GmbH：Mainstation MST1
- DJI：DJI RS 3 Pro and DJI Transmission
- Domo Broadcast Systems：Eclipse TX Wireless Camera Transmitter
- FUJIFILM North America Corporation：FUJINON HZK25-1000mm F2.8 CineBox PL Lens
- Hudson Spider：Hudson Slider
- LEMO Corporation：LEMO 12G-SDI 4K Ultra-High-Definition Transmission Push-Pull Connectors
- Mark Roberts Motion Control：AJS-2 Autojib
- Sony：VENICE Extension System 2
- VidOvation：VidOlink Reacher II
- Zinema Motion GmbH：THOR Camera Robot System
Graphics, Editing, VFX and Switchers
- Maxon：Cinema 4D 2023
- MYT Works：Cinetique Camera Motion System
- Ross Video：Ross Video Carbonite Ultra 60 – Bigger, Faster & More Powerful
- STYPE：GreenKiller chroma keyer
- Tarantula AI Inc.（d/b/a KeyCast）：KeyCast
- Vizrt：Viz Engine 5
- Zero Density：Traxis Tracker: The Ultimate Camera Tracking Hub
Location/Studio Lighting
- Aputure：INFINIBAR PB3, amaran 150c, MT Pro, and the amaran COB 60x S
- ARRI Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG：Orbiter Projection Optics 25℃ and 35℃
- BB&S Lighting：Reflect 4-Bank System
- Creamsource：LNX Mounting System
- Elation Professional：Fuze Max Profile and the Proteus Maximus
- FLUOTEC / GTM INC：Vegalux 300 HP
- Guangdong NanGuang Photo & Video Systems Co., Ltd.：NANLUX Evoke 900C
- Kelvin：Kelvin Epos 600, 600W Full Color Spectrum RGBACL LED COB Studio Light
- Kino Flo Lighting Systems：MIMIK 120 / Image Based Lighting Tile
- LiteGear, Inc.：LiteMat Spectrum 8
- Senna Ltd.：Masterpiece
Radio
- DTS / XPERI：DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal
- Nautel：VX Series
- Gaian Solutions：Vani – An HD Radio Network as a Service Over ATSC 3.0
- ip-studio powered by Telos Alliance：IP-Screener
- Radio.Cloud：Radio.Cloud’s Live Studio
- Tieline the Codec Company：MPX II Codec
Remote Production
- Advanced Image Robotics：AIRcloud
- Amazon Web Services（AWS）：AWS Studio in the Cloud
- Cobalt Digital：Flexible BBG-2110 JPEG-XS Converters
- CueScript：CueTALK Cloud
- Dalet：Dalet Cut
- Evercast：Evercast desktop app
- FUJIFILM North America Corporation：FUJIFILM and Adobe/Frame.io Camera to Cloud Integration
- Haivision：Haivision StreamHub and Haivision Pro460
- Nextologies：SDI Player and AVDS2
- Program Productions, Inc：ProCrewz Enterprise Resource Management System
- SHOWRUNNER：SHOWRUNNER
- Splashtop：Splashtop High-Performance Remote Production Technology for Broadcasting & Media
- Streann Media：Streann Studio
- Telos Alliance：Axia Altus Virtual Mixing Console
- TVU Networks：TVU RPS One
- Vislink：5G-Link
CONNECT CATEGORY
Cloud Computing and Storage
- Avid Technology：Avid | NEXIS F2 SSD
- CloudSoda：CloudSoda
- DigitalGlue：creative.space 3.0
- LucidLink：LucidLink FileSpaces
- Gaian solutions：SUHAaaS – Secure Home Automation Software Upgrades
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise：HPE ATSC 3.0 Broadcast Core Network
- Matrox Video：Matrox ORIGIN
- MinIO：MinIO
- Nextologies：Nextologies’ Control Panel（CP）
- Quantum Myriad：All-Flash Scale-Out File and Object Storage
- Rohde & Schwarz：SpycerNode2
- SDVI：Rally
- Storj：Storj: the latest iteration（faster media file download and upload speeds）
- Studio Network Solutions：EVO Cloud
- Wasabi Technologies：Wasabi Cloud Sync Manager
- WEKA：WEKA Data Platform（Fourth Generation）
- Viking Enterprise Solutions：Cloud Native Obsidian（CNO） Edge Appliance
- OpenDrives：Atlas Core Software-Defined Storage（SDS）
Hardware Infrastructure
- ABonAir Ltd.：AB612 – 4K/UHD Wireless Video System
- AJA Video Systems, Inc.：AJA Dante AV 4K-T and 4K-R
- Black Box：Emerald DESKVUE
- Cobalt Digital：Sapphire 8JXS-8S Bulk Conversion
- LEMO Corporation：LEMO 12G-SDI 4K Ultra-High-Definition Transmission Push-Pull Connectors
- ST Engineering iDirect：MCX8000 Multi-Carrier Satellite Gateway
- TSL：X-Connect IP Routing Control System
IT Networking/Infrastructure & Security
- Gaian Solutions：SUHAaaS – Software Upgrades & Home Automation by NextGenTV Broadcaster
- Nevion：VideoIPath Federation Support
- NEP Group：TFC Link
Monitoring and Measuring Tools
- 22HBG – Elenos Group：TX Control
- Avateq Corp.：AVQ1030 – ATSC 3.0 MIMO Receiver and Analyzer
- Bridge Technologies：VB330 with new SCTE 104/35 & visual recording functionality
- InSync：Technologies FrameFormer
- Shure Incorporated：AD600 Axient Digital Spectrum Manager
- SSIMWAVE, an IMAX company：SSIMWAVE VOD Monitor
- Touchstream：ISP Insights: Plugging the Gap in Content Delivery Monitoring
- Triveni Digital：ATSC 3.0 Translator
- Witbe：Witbox+
- Zixi：Intelligent Data Platform（IDP）
CAPITALIZE CATEGORY
AI/Machine Learning
- Adobe：Text-Based Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Digital Nirvana：MediaServices IQ V.2
- EVS：XtraMotion 2.0
- Gaian solutions：The M3 – Mobius Monetization Mechanisms framework for NextGenTV
- MediaKind：MediaKind Atlas Upscale
- Magnifi by VideoVerse：Magnifi Digital Highlights Pro Featuring AI-enabled Ball Tracking
- Newsbridge：MXT-1
- Perifery：Perifery AI+
- Prime Focus Technologies：CLEAR AI – Video Reframing and Transformation
- SoundNodes：SoundID AI
- Supermicro：Liquid Cool AI Development Platform
- Verimatrix：Verimatrix Streamkeeper
- Veritone：Veritone Generative AI
- VoiceInteraction：Audimus.Media
Streaming
- Amazon Web Services（AWS）：AWS Elemental MediaConnect Gateway
- APP CATS LLC：CrowdLIVE INTERACTIVE
- Backlight：Zype Apps Creator
- Fabric：Origin
- Harmonic：VOS360 Ad
- MediaKind：MediaKind Aquila with SG1
- OBSBOT by REMO TECH Co., Ltd.：Tiny 2
- QUANTEEC：QUANTEEC
- Synamedia：Quortex Link
- Teradek：Prism Mobile
- Zixi Inc.：Zixi D2C Gateway
Asset Management, Automation and Playout
- Amagi：Amagi NOW
- Alteon.io：Alteon.io
- Ateliere Creative Technologies：Ateliere Connect
- Fincons and Mediaset：Dynamic Ad Insertion
- MEDIAEDGE：MEDIAEDGE SHARE
- Perfect Memory：COGNITIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT
- Prime Focus Technologies：CLEAR Localize
- PRODUCER – Maker Machina：SaaS, Film Project Management Software
- qibb by Techtriq：qibb – the integration platform for future-proof media solutions
- WiseDV Inc.：WisePlay / Playout
Digital Signage & Display Systems
- AOTO Electronics：RM Series-Fine pixel pitch LED display for Virtual Production
- Brompton Technology：Tessera G1
- Gaian Solutions：Mobius DTaaS – SaaS Factory
- MEDIAEDGE：MEDIAEDGE SHARE
- Sony：ELF-SR2 – Sony 27″ Spatial Reality Display
BEST OVERALL
CREATE category
- FUJIFILM North America Corporation：FUJINON HZK25-1000mm F2.8 CineBox PL Len
CONNECT category
- ABonAir Ltd.：AB612 – 4K/UHD Wireless Video System
CAPITALIZE category
- MediaKind：MediaKind Aquila with SG1
