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Boris FX Optics is now available as a plug-in for popular photo editing platforms Apple Photos, Capture One, and Affinity Photo. The 2026.5 release bolsters its host plug-in support, previously available exclusively in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, pays homage to photography's analogue roots, and adds an advanced colour mixer tool. One licence gives users access to all supported hosts and the standalone version. "Optics 2026.5 is a love letter to photographers.

MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems has announced it is acquiring the assets of MRMC (Mark Roberts Motion Control), the developer of robotic camera systems, motion control solutions and automated camera tracking technologies for broadcast, digital cinema, sports production and live events. Purchased by Nikon in 2017, MRMC was acquired by Blandford Capital in March of this year.

World Cup 2026 has officially kicked off in Indonesia and TVRI is bringing the action straight into millions of homes through TVRI Nasional and TVRI Sport. Powered by Etere Ecosystem, Indonesia's National Public Television Network delivers every match with seamless precision and uncompromising quality. TVRI powers the World Cup 2026 with next-generation media management.

Adobe has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Topaz Labs, an AI company specialising in industry-leading video and image enhancement models. According to Adobe, "As AI rapidly reshapes video and image creation, creatives are increasingly working across hybrid workflows that combine traditionally captured footage with AI-generated content, and they are expected to deliver high-quality results across a growing range of formats, devices and production methods.

The 31st Shanghai TV Festival (STVF) has placed micro-dramas at the centre of its industry agenda, reflecting the rapid rise of short-form content and China's leading position in the global micro-drama market. Through a series of forums and industry activities, this year's festival explored how technological innovation and new production models are reshaping the future of micro-drama creation.

Recording engineer and mixer Alan Meyerson has built a career on capturing some of the most emotionally resonant orchestral recordings in modern film and contemporary music. With credits spanning Dune, Jedi: Fallen Order, Gladiator and countless other landmark projects, Meyerson is known for both technical precision and musical intuition.

Jamiroquai's Matt Johnson records his world-class playing through the Neve 88M audio interface and 88C desktop compressor. The songwriter and producer also talks us through his career, the gear inside his home studio, and his love of the Neve Sound. Visit https://www.ams-neve.com

Milano Cortina 2026 marked a defining moment in how audiences experience the Olympic Games, with unprecedented levels of digital engagement across platforms worldwide. The research was presented at the 146th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Lausanne. IOC President Kirsty Coventry said: "Milano Cortina 2026 also demonstrated the enduring global appeal of the Olympic Games, reaching and engaging audiences around the world in unprecedented ways.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with Astro, Malaysia's leading content and entertainment provider, extending its role as the Confederation's Official Media Partner in Malaysia. The renewed agreement builds on a successful three-year collaboration dating back to 2023 that included the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to 26 and other national tournaments, as well as all AFC club competitions.

Te reo Māori will once again be heard on the world stage with the release of Te Reo Māori ki Karahiko 2026, the official Māori-English high-performance sport glossary for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. This third edition marks a significant milestone as the first glossary developed for a Commonwealth Games, extending te reo Māori across the sports, fields of play, and defining moments of Glasgow 2026.