Germany mar 04, 2025
Munich, Germany 04/03/2025 – Rohde & Schwarz has announced the acquisition of its renowned Clipster mastering solution by CineCert, a leader in digital cinema.
Clipster is recognized as the gold standard for mastering in the media and entertainment sector and has a large global customer base with leading studios and post-production houses.
This strategic move reaffirms Rohde & Schwarz’ commitment to their customer base, as well as its new strategy to focus on software-based solutions in the broadcasting market with their leading products for channel origination/playout and multiviewing.
"For decades, Rohde & Schwarz has supported the media industry with innovative and high-quality technology to meet the demanding standards for professional content production," said Thorsten Sauer, Vice President Rohde & Schwarz Media Solutions. “As we transfer the product over to CineCert, we want to assure our customers that their needs remain top priority and the product has a bright future in the portfolio of an expert in the field like CineCert. Our focus is on innovation within the media broadcasting space."
The agreement ensures that the media production community will continue to benefit from the expertise of CineCert as it further develops the Clipster product. The dependable and professional support that Clipster users have come to rely on from Rohde & Schwarz will be taken over by CineCert.
“For more than 20 years, Clipster has set the standard for digital motion picture finishing. First from DVS and then Rohde & Schwarz, Clipster has remained the benchmark for quality cinema mastering and we are excited at the opportunity to make it even better,” said John Hurst, CTO of CineCert. “We will be on a dual track of new feature development and the continuation of a great tradition of reliable and timely professional support. In addition, the integration of CineCert’s existing products and code base with Clipster will provide users with streamlined workflows and enhanced opportunities in areas such as automation, asset management, and key distribution.”
For further information on the transition and ongoing support, customers can contact their Rohde & Schwarz or CineCert representatives.
Press & media contact
Dennis-Peter MerklinghausPR Manager Technology Systems
+49 89 4129 15671
press@rohde-schwarz.com
About Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz is striving for a safer and connected world with its Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity Divisions. For over 90 years, the global technology group has pushed technical boundaries with developments in cutting-edge technologies. The company's leading-edge products and solutions empower industrial, regulatory and government customers to attain technological and digital sovereignty. The privately owned, Munich based company can act independently, long-term and sustainably. Rohde & Schwarz generated net revenue of EUR 2.93 billion in the 2023/2024 fiscal year (July to June). On June 30, 2024, Rohde & Schwarz had more than 14,400 employees worldwide.
About R&S Media Solutions
Rohde & Schwarz together with its subsidiary Pixel Power is a longstanding and trusted partner for the media industry, providing innovative and reliable media workflow solutions that help media professionals produce and deliver great content.
R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.
About CineCert
Since 2005, CineCert has provided software solutions and consulting services to post-production companies, motion picture studios, cinema distribution networks and other organizations that depend on the precise implementation of digital cinema and IMF technology. CineCert’s products are well-known for their reliability and adaptability to both automated workflows and cloud-friendly applications. CineCert is based in Burbank, California. For further information, please contact info@cinecert.com.
