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Live Video Cloud
Live Video Cloud
While transitioning from a linear to a digital broadcast and media landscape, organizations face major challenges. The digital distribution opportunity is fast becoming a reality, but this is generating large losses as it is Capex heavy. Digital incoming feeds are growing exponentially, and this is becoming chaotic and disorganized.LTN Live Video Cloud is built for acquiring, routing, and distributing high-value live streams in a scalable and flexible manner to enable you to be production-ready within minutes without any necessary capital expenditure or hardware dependency.
It allows the broadcaster to aggregate and handle large numbers of digital input feeds and distribute output feeds without expanding investment in existing legacy switching infrastructure. In turn it increases the value of the content by expanding the digital audience reach and revenue without capital expenditure.With LTN Live Video Cloud, broadcasters can acquire unlimited concurrent live feeds from professional cameras, encoders, mobiles, drones, and online sources. They can curate and route live signals within a continuous playback multi-view to unlimited outputs and allocate content wherever it is needed and distribute live signals simultaneously to unlimited online destinations and traditional broadcast infrastructures.
LiveU’s LU800 production-level field unit for live news and sports coverag...
LiveU’s LU800 production-level field unit for live news and sports coverage
The LU800 is the first all-in-one production-level field unit, designed for live news and dynamic sports coverage.
The LU800 combines multi-camera and superior video/audio capabilities with mission-critical transmission in a native 5G unit. Designed from the ground up to unlock 5G potential, the unit offers unparalleled quality of service and resiliency.
The LU800 enables complex remote productions (REMI), supporting up to four fully frame-synced feeds in high resolution from a single unit. Delivering the highest-quality video performance, the LU800 offers up to 4Kp60 10-bit HDR transmission for optimal color depth and richness.
The LU800 product series accommodates any customer need or production scenario with multi- and single-camera variants.
Key features include:
- Up to 8 x 5G modems with high-efficiency internal antennas
- Up to 4Kp60 10-bit HDR transmission for optimal color depth & richness
- Multi-camera with up to 4 fully synced feeds & flexible unit/station switching
- Rich remote production tools: Video Return, Tally Light, Audio Connect
- Super-fast file transfer for sending edited footage from the field
- Up to 16 audio channels for richer audio production
- 7” ultra-sensitive capacitive touch-screen for easy unit control
- Optional external antennas connections for harsh RF conditions
- Dual power input (standard power supply & external battery input)
- 2 Ethernet & 2 WiFi interfaces for more connection options
Hive Unified Content Platform
Hive Unified Content Platform
With the latest HTML5 editing tools and the ability to integrate other best of breed toolsets onto the platform, Hive delivers an unparalleled user experience to rapidly process any content for any medium and deliver it whenever, where ever and how ever it is needed.
HIVE has been built on a cloud native distributed services architecture, therefore it is quick to deploy, easy to maintain and cost-effective to provision as workloads change. HIVE can be deployed on premise, in private or public cloud, or as a hybrid mix of all three, enabling ultimate commercial flexibility in the business.
Uniquely for a broadcast production system HIVE has been architected, from the ground up, on data centre class technologies that are not yet capitalised on in the media broadcast industry.
HIVE utilises the advantages of data centre focused and open source technologies (object storage, containers, NoSQL) as opposed to traditional industry configurations of dedicated systems running resources in silos. Thanks to this HIVE leverages internet methodologies to deliver a dynamically scalable, highly scalable and highly available system which can be deployed either on premise or in off-site data centres. See figure 1 to show the architectural differences and key benefits.
Hyper Convergent Node technology enables HIVE to grow (or shrink) with the business performance required. Complex broadcast systems can, for the first time, be designed for a customer’s current level of performance, secure in the knowledge that additional storage and processing can be added at any time in the future whilst the system is live. No down time. No significant project expenditure. No investment in under-utilised assets.
Future expansion of the system into new production areas with different applications is also supported through the use of a common Platform/Toolset architecture with a highly scalable core and industry standard APIs.
With these core technologies embedded in the Network Production platform it is not difficult to see the opportunities:
• Acceleration of the Capex to Opex trends
• Outsource of commodity IT practises – data centres or on premise service
• Centralsiation of multi tenanted platforms
o Either as a SAAS model
o Or a National Broadcaster providing a platform as a service to local
broadcasters
As an omni-media network production system, HIVE, supports the fast and efficient creation of content for Internet, VoD and Broadcast applications. Key integrations with a number of market leading Newsroom Computer Systems and Graphics Platforms ensure that the journalists and operators work within the tools they are used to.
Key customer benefits include:
• Streamlined camera-to-archive production workflow
• Fully Integrated solution to support efficient planning to publish operation
• Internet/mobile first workflows that flex with digital trends
• Common content management platform with the ability to optimize the
repurposing of assets through a single system
• A recognized toolset designed for journalists/users
• Proven and future proofed ROI with tested, delivered and improved workflows
following ten years of experience
• Dynamic “pay-as-you-go” system for scaling and functionality
• Ability to flex with the business requirements - scales down as well as up
• Adaptable and Open solution that can be expanded into new production areas
Megahertz Broadcast System Integration
Megahertz Broadcast System Integration
Megahertz designs, engineers and delivers turnkey systems to the world’s leading broadcasters, content owners and media service providers. As a leading systems integrator, its expert team of skilled engineers and solutions architects, drawn from both broadcast and IT backgrounds, ensures a creative, forward-thinking, independent and highly efficient approach. Megahertz provides dynamic and resilient systems for news and sport production, state-of-the-art studios and advanced file-based workflows, as well as fully equipped vehicles for outside broadcast and newsgathering. The company also provides consultancy, training and support services.
The company head office is based in Ely, Cambridgeshire where it has a 2,000 square metre engineering facility. This allows Megahertz to carry out its own coachwork for vehicles and to pre-fabricate even the largest systems.
With a reputation for excellence since 1982, Megahertz continues to deliver value-added engineering solutions worldwide.
NewsHouse
NewsHouse
Features
- Independent Rundowns for On-air mode Depending on workflow, users can create On-air Rundowns in automated or manual modes.
- Convenient and clear history of Rundown changes Users can easily inspect and control any changes in Rundowns.
- Automatic Versioning Users can save and track the history of previous versions and revert to an earlier version at any time.
- Advanced Rundown Timing Users can customize the interface having a set of various options including timing information and duration of stories.
- Story Editing Priority Users with special permissions can intercept Rundown control and Story editing.
- Embedded Graphics System TitleStation Users can apply various graphic templates and look throw the final version of graphics. Graphics can be aired manually or automatically.
- Advanced embedded Cut Editor Users can fast and easily edit in the NewsBase application which provides integration with third-party non-linear editing systems.
- News Agencies Support News agencies messages are visible to users and can be immediately added to the Rundown.
- Integration with the A-MAM AutoPlay system Users have access to all AutoPlay features: import, export, video browsing, automation, long-term storage archive, etc. Native integration with Azimuth video servers.
- End-to-end Rundown Management: from Planning to Archiving
- Customizable Workflow for a wide range of tasks
- Floating Licenses for Client Applications
- Simultaneous Work with text, video and graphics inside the Story
- MOS Protocol Support
- User-Friendly Intuitive Interface
LinkMatrix
LinkMatrix
The LinkMatrix uses cloud-based transcoding to ensure compliance between any source and any streaming destination. The LinkMatrix is multi-destination and makes it possible to publish the same feed on many platforms including private CDN’s.
Key Elements
- Remote control of all Mobile Viewpoint systems in the field
- Enables a low cost complete remote production or multicamera event
- Create a complete web channel with playlist, graphics, leaders and advertisements
Management of Video feeds
The main function of LinkMatrix is to connect video sources with TS decoders such as IRD or social media platforms such as Facebook.
Remote control
With the LinkMatrix all systems in the field can be easily controlled and monitored. They can be remotely accessed and all settings on the units can be changed. The user-friendly architecture assures that the remote-control GUI is the same as seen in the field, facilitating true remote support.
Remote production management
In combination with our Multicam units, it is possible to do a true remote production of a multi camera event. In combination with our VPilot platform, it is possible to do the complete production with just a single operator on site. LinkMatrix also supports RS-422 output, enabling remote production with cameras from Sony, Panasonic and others.
LinkMix
The LinkMatrix serves as the heart of all our services and products, and can also function as a video router when combined with the MVP LinkSwitch server. The LinkMatrix production tab offers features such as the creation of playlists, overlays, live switches and tickers to enable the production of complete IPTV channels. Playlists can be generated with exports from original WMT streams, as well as from other clips using the upload function, and can be either wall-clock based or interruptible. Interruptible playlists introduce leaders and pre- and post-roles for live productions targeted to platforms such as Facebook. they can also be used to insert advertisements before and during the broadcast of sports events.
Multicamera
For our multicamera units, LinkMatrix supports web-based PTZ control as well as shading and color correction.
Bluefish444 IngeSTore
Bluefish444 IngeSTore
Bluefish444 have developed IngeSTore as a complementary multi-channel ingest tool, enabling Bluefish hardware to capture multiple independent format SDI or NDI® sources simultaneously. Capture to QuickTime, AVI and DVCPRO50/HD codecs for free.
Watch the IngeSTore product video here
IngeSTore can be used seamlessly in combination with popular NLE software such as Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro CC to provide a simultaneous capture and output solution, with compatible Bluefish hardware and firmware modes.
IngeSTore features software licence upgrades to encode uncompressed SDI to other codecs, such as Avid-compliant OP-ATOM DNxHD 8-bit media. IngeSTore can write directly to local or shared storage, including Avid shared storage, allowing systems to access media directly from the Avid Media Database.
The BlueCodecPack licence includes DNxHD, ProRes, H.264, Sony XDCAM, and AVC-Intra 100 codecs, with JPEG 2000 also available as an optional addition to BlueCodecPack.
The perfect companion for the following workflows:
- Multi-cam studio
- ISO recording
- Archive from video tape
- Post-production
- Electronic News Gathering (ENG)
- Uncompressed capture & encode later
- Edit While Record (Growing files)
- Remote production
- Mobile production
Multiple codec options
- Uncompressed, DV, DVCProHD codecs free
- H.264, DNxHD, AVC-Intra 100, XDCAM, JPEG2000 via additional licence
- Codecs are compatible with MAM options such as eMAM and CatDV
Network Shared Storage
- Connects via 10Gb, 5Gb, 2.5Gb or 1Gb network interfaces
- Compatible with Avid Nexis shared storage devices, and storage from G-Technology, DDP, SNS Evo, ProMAX, JMR, Caldigit, MAGMA, ATTO, Fusion, Facilis Technology, Masstech, Accusys, EditShare, StorageDNA, Quantum, plus more
- Visit Bluefish's website for a full list of qualified shared storage options
Edit-While-Record
- BlueCodecPack licence allows IngeSTore to record to growing file compatible formats
- Edit live in Avid Media Composer or Adobe Premiere Pro while the recording is still underway. This is available within Premiere Pro natively in some formats, with all other formats requiring the BlueRT plug-in
- Can either be used on the same system as IngeSTore or a separate network-connected NLE workstation
- Growing file support with Adobe Creative Cloud, Assimilate SCRATCH, CasparCG, Drastic Video QC, VLC and Medialooks software
REST API
- Control IngeSTore remotely on your network
- Supports multiple servers controlled via a single interface
- Add extra functionality to IngeSTore
- Requires a REST API licence per server
Polymotion Chat
Polymotion Chat
SIMPLY YOUR WORKFLOW
Polymotion Chat is a camera solution for small studios. Controlling up to 6 robotic heads from one operator stadium, Chat can be used as a flexible broadcast solution.
ADAPTABLE, AUTOMATED SYSTEM
Whether your requirements are traditional newsroom, standing presenter-led, or magazine format show, Polymotion Chat can help streamline this work-flow.
REPLICATE NATURAL MOVEMENT
An operator has several tools inside Polymotion Chat to replicate a natural camera movement. For example, after framing their subject, a ‘static zone’ can be set to control how far the subject can move before the camera starts to follow it. The speed of this move can also be controlled in line with the production requirements.
FLEXIBLE AND EASY TO USE
Polymotion Chat can utilise presets to help locate and frame subjects. This can include off frame positions for graphics insertions for news or sports programming or set camera positions for intros or interviews.
Additionally, for the pop-up studio, a remote production workflow can be used with the operator managing the Polymotion Chat system over IP from the main production facility.
USE YOUR EXISTING CAMERAS
Any combination of the MRMC Robotics range can be used with Polymotion Chat.
For customers who already have chosen their cameras they can simply add them to our AFC100 platform. This will turn the camera into a fully automated robotic head with pan, tilt, zoom and focus. This delivers the same consistent ‘look and feel’ in production with the added benefit of precision.
ONE OPERATOR
The Polymotion Chat solution comes in either a 1U Polymotion Server (which supports up to 3 tracking heads) or a 2U Polymotion Server (which supports up to 6). Simply use your existing cameras on one of MRMC Robotic heads and connect. The interface has been designed to work with either a touchscreen or a standard keyboard and mouse. One operator can easily control Polymotion Chat and additional operators’ consoles can be added.
SIMPLE UI
With Polymotion Chat software, automatic zones can be set per camera to ensure the subject is framed correctly and if they move beyond a set radius the camera automatically follows them. Limits can also be set so that if the subject moves out of the studio space the camera simply stops following and returns to it’s default position.
Remote Live Production
Remote Live Production
Speed up story production workflows with Live Production Tools to reach your audience while live content is still hot.
Connect all your devices and schedule UHD live streams directly in the cloud via your web browser. Monitor all your streams easily from a single page. Start working on your live stream right away without waiting for the end of the transmission. Immediately live-clip key moments to build your rough-cuts and leverage our live transcription feature to generate subtitles. This workflow delivers near-live publication to your social media platforms.
Live Schedule
An award-winning feature that allows for live recording of UHD video streams from a web-browser.
✂️ Live Video Clipping
Only export the video snippet you need! Let our multimodal AI crawl your content and help you find and create the most relevant video highlights from any live stream or file-based asset and start your rough cuts. Simply adjust your selection bar to choose the specific segment you will be using.
📝 Auto-Transcribe & Subtitles
Use our bleeding-edge transcription and subtitling solutions to automatically generate transcript from live video streams. Take advantage of our unique confidence level technology which rates transcription accuracy throughout your entire video transcript.
🔜 Multi-Audio Channel Support
We are working on supporting up to 16 audio channels.
OverDrive
OverDrive
Inception Social Management System
