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Aston - Designers’ Choice for 2D/3D Motion Graphics

Aston is a motion graphics creation, CG and playout system developed with the designers in mind, created from the ground up to be extremely user-friendly so the operators can concentrate on creation rather than pure operation.

Broadcast design is a demanding task and the pressure is constant to quickly deliver or modify high-quality graphics that enhance a channel’s branding and program content. Designed for a robust on-air operation, designers can create, manipulate, animate and perform last-minute changes, even while on-air. Aston enables the design team to change any of the attributes on the template in real-time making the improvement process easier and faster.

Aston is resolution independent and works with any HDTV flavour, 4K or even higher resolutions for larger screens. In addition, Aston is MOS compatible and also supports a wide range of 3D formats such as .fbx, .dae, .obj and.3ds, to name a few.

Aston 4 gains a number of enhancements that further improve its capabilities, like shader-based 2D fonts or the ability to open multiple projects simultaneously for playout. And thanks to the LAYERS feature, the Aston family of applications is enhanced with the addition of Aston Multichannel. With this, Aston provides extended workflow possibilities, including playout of multiple channels from a single workstation or from different workstations, which can also be combined with multiple simultaneous projects. Additionally, InfinitySet now includes an Aston Crosspoint for further flexibility. Aston now takes full advantage of NVIDIA's GPU movie decoding, while its PBR material rendering has been further enhanced.

Created for designers

Aston has been created from the ground up to be extremely user-friendly, so designers can concentrate on creation rather than on pure operation.

Intuitive drag-and-drop creation

Adaptive Contextual Interface. The basic tools are always present, but as the design grows the required contextual tools become automatically visible

Properties and attributes. Objects always display all their properties, so designers have all the information at hand, anytime.

Supports a wide range of 3D formats such as .fbx, .dae, .obj or .3ds

Advanced primitives, objects and materials

Brainstorm supports a wide variety of objects and primitives, from simple spheres to intricate curves or arrows, which also allow for multiple properties. Practically all the parameters (geometry, size, appearance, materials…) of the wide variety of objects and primitives supported by Aston are editable.

Aston includes a wide variety of primitives: Basic primitives (sphere, cone, cube…), curves, data bars, particles systems and much more, all with multiple parameters.

Parameters are fully editable and animatable: geometry, size, appearance, materials… Also, objects can be adhered together, grouped and work as a unit when required.

Font and text management

Aston supports advanced real-time 3D Fonts with extremely precise rendering quality and extensive features and parameters with real-time render and operation.

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AstonElections is cost-effective and extremely user-friendly, template-based intuitive application intended for graphics coverage for broadcast elections, and the result of more than 20 years of experience that Brainstorm has in delivering election projects to a large number of major broadcasters all over the world. It can be used as a standalone solution or users of the InfinitySet virtual studio application can combine it within a virtual environment.

AstonElections combines the necessary key features to control all aspects involving data management. So, once data is loaded -manually or via a CSV file, Aston Elections automatically reorders data, rearranges the graphics and divides them into pages depending on the number of items to show, always ensuring they are displayed fluidly on screen.

Why AstonElections

AstonElections is a simple, easy-to-use application that provides customization and on-air playout of Elections and business graphics based on pre-defined templates

Allows for hassle-free operation for broadcast and corporate environments.

Combines the advanced graphics and CG features of Aston with the powerful playout features of OnDemand.

Template-based graphics

AstonElections provides customization and on-air playout of Elections and business graphics pre-defined templates, allowing hassle-free operation for broadcast and corporate environments. AstonElections does not require specialised election knowledge. AstonElections’ highly intuitive interface allows for the simple and easy use of complex, high-quality and eye-catching graphics.

AstonElections can sort the data for you, reformat the graphic with the data and divide it into pages depending on the content. In addition, AstonElections allows the entry of data manually. Use the same template with different data as many times as you want by loading an independent CSV file in the rundown mode. AstonElections comes with 20 customizable templates.

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Edison PRO is an innovative, template-based playout application that seeks to transform any live, online presentation or conference into an immersive experience through AR and virtual environments, allowing users to enhance their speech and storytelling with real-time 3D graphics and other visual aids, including immersing themselves in the presentation.

Based on Brainstorm’s 25 years of broadcast experience in virtual sets and AR, Edison PRO substantially improves the impact of any presentation. Users do not require any experience in graphics, video, image or 3D, as the starting point for their sessions is a PPT of PDF document.

Based on 25 years of the broadcast experience of Brainstorm in virtual sets and AR, Edison PRO substantially improves the quality and impact of your presentations without requiring specific knowledge in 3D, virtual studios or video.

Edison PRO is a standalone product that includes a future-proof hardware to ensure the ease of operation, compatibility and performance. Installation, training and support are straight-forward, ensuring a rock-solid operation even in highly demanding, live production environments.

Compatible with standard presentation tools

Edison PRO can import standard PPT and PDF files so the slides or pages can be displayed and controlled by the presenter by using Edison’s interface. The presentation can also be controlled using standard clicker devices, smartphones or tablets.

Easy to use and control

Running a presentation is as easy as loading a template and importing the slides. Once a template is loaded, Edison PRO can key out and insert the presenter inside the 3D Virtual Reality scene, which can be further customized.

TrackFree virtual cameras that turn your virtual set limitless

Using Brainstorm’s patented TrackFree™ technology, Edison PRO takes the video feed of your fixed camera and creates virtual camera views from it. These are flexible, independent from the live feed, and can move freely in 3D space, as pedestals or cranes do in live production environments. This feature expands the virtual environment far beyond the limits of the physical chroma set. Users can change the camera view or create a new one at any time, instantly, with just a click!

Unreal Engine compatible

Edison PRO is compatible with UE scenes, which can be used as 3D backgrounds for the presentation. This improves your presentations with the ability to use hyper realistic background scenes in real-time.

Also, the optional Edison UC (Edison Unreal Control) plugin allows for controlling and editing the UE scene’s blueprints, objects and properties directly from Edison’s own, user-friendly interface.

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eStudio - The industry’s fastest real-time 3D graphics and virtual studio engine.

Brainstorm eStudio is a powerful and flexible tool that provides solutions for any kind of real-time graphics. The eStudio is unique in the market due to its sophistication, open architecture and versatility, enabling both design and real-time playout of virtual studios and 3D graphics as well as the easy creation of customized applications. It provides excellent results for applications such as News & Sports, channel branding, weather, entertainment, charts and graphics, interactive corporate presentations or film pre-visualization.

Brainstorm has been pushing the boundaries of virtual set production and development for over 25 years. Brainstorm pioneered the application of camera tracking to 3D real-time virtual set, and eStudio interfaces with practically all current tracking systems, making integration with any production hardware an out-of-the-box feature.

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InfinitySet: the most advanced virtual set solution.

Forget all you know about Virtual Studios. Anything can be accomplished with InfinitySet, from simple virtual sets with fixed cameras to advanced and complex productions involving tracked cameras, external feeds with embedded tracking data and data driven graphics interacting in real-time with the set and the talents. InfinitySet’s advanced technologies are also user-friendly, providing the best tool to create amazing programs that engage viewers.

InfinitySet is the all-in-one virtual set and real-time 3D graphics solution, not just for showcasing a number of extremely advanced technologies, but also for the flexibility this solution gives to operators and producers alike. Brainstorm’s award-winning InfinitySet dramatically enhances production value to capture and retain new and larger audiences, while greatly reducing production costs and opening up new sources of revenue.

Why InfinitySet?

- InfinitySet is the most advanced virtual set solution thanks to the patented TrackFree technology.

- With advanced compositing features, it allows to create fully realistic real-time 3D scenes with elements that  behave like those of the real world.

- InfinitySet is a complete real-time 3D Graphics tool, as it can embed all the power of Aston within the virtual set environment.

Brainstorm’s experience of over 25 years in producing advanced 3D graphics and virtual sets is concentrated in InfinitySet, which provides state-of-the-art Augmented Reality features used daily by broadcasters all over the world to create astonishing shows using virtual sets and graphics.

InfinitySet 3 introduced a plethora of high-end, advanced rendering features which, in addition to its Combined Render Engine with Unreal Engine, allow InfinitySet to create the most realistic content for virtual and mixed reality, virtual sets, real-time postproduction and film pre-visualization.

InfinitySet 4, the latest version of the award-winning augmented reality and virtual set solution, gains major updates to the rendering features and especially the management and compatibility with the Unreal Engine. This effectively enhances the way the Combined Render Engine, Brainstorm’s seamless integration between the company’s eStudio render engine and the Unreal Engine, works in practice. Another key development is that InfinitySet now features an Unreal-native behaviour, so InfinitySet users can achieve anything Unreal Engine provides in a workflow fully integrated into Unreal. The added value of this configuration is the multitude of benefits of including more than 25 years of Brainstorm’s experience in broadcast and film graphics, virtual set and augmented reality production, including data management, playout workflows, virtual camera detach, multiple simultaneous renders and much more.

Real-time ray tracing

InfinitySet takes full advantage of the latest hardware developments found in NVIDIA RTX GPU technology. By using NVIDIA Quadro RTX GPUs, InfinitySet can deliver real-time ray tracing, which provides a much more accurate rendering, especially with complex light conditions.

PBR and HDR

InfinitySet fully supports PBR shaders as materials and can also be imported from external shader editing software. In addition, InfinitySet can render HDR in floating 16 bit per channel/component, supporting for P2020 gamma correction output. This allows for post-rendering exposure control and extended-range filtering.

Combined Render Engine

InfinitySet features Brainstorm’s Combined Render Engine, which provides with the best of both worlds, the high-quality scene rendering of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine with the advanced graphics, typography and external data management of the eStudio render engine.

DMX Dynamic Light Control

InfinitySet InfinitySet can remotely control and adjust in real-time external light panels and external Chroma Keyer settings, allowing for changing the lighting conditions of the real set to match those of the virtual set, adding further realism and accuracy to the content.

Virtual Shadows and Defocus

Thanks to the TrackFree technology, InfinitySet can create virtual shadows along with the real shadows extracted from the chroma keyer, and apply then to virtual surfaces. InfinitySet can also adjust the focus and depth of field of a scene, even within the Combined Render Engine.

TrackFree Camera Detaching

Set space restrictions are no longer a problem, because, regardless the camera we are shooting is fixed, manned, tracked or robotized, InfinitySet can seamlessly detach the camera feed while maintaining the correct position and perspective of the talent within the virtual scene.

Augmented Reality and Broadcast Graphics

Broadcast graphics have specific requirements that are far beyond from what a Game Engine can do.

With the Combined Render Engine Brainstorm makes both engines work together, so adding Aston graphics as Augmented Reality objects as required within the scene is simple and straight forward.

Also, broadcast graphics workflows require external database connections, statistics, tickers, social media, lower-thirds, such a variety of graphics that are alien to the Game Engine framework but are essential for broadcast operation.

TrackFree

TrackFree is a patented camera-tracking independent technology that provides just what its name claims: the total freedom for operators to use any tracking system, trackless or fixed cameras, or a combination of these at the same time.

Allows for combined Chroma Keying, even within the same production:

•Internal chroma key software

•External chroma key hardware

•Combination of both

TrackFree advanced features:

•TeleTransporter

•3D Presenter

•HandsTracking

•FreeWalking

Enhanced internal Chroma keyer

InfinitySet features an advanced internal, resolution independent Chroma Keyer, supporting controls for main key, spill correction, detail recovering and color correction.

InfinitySet automatically creates an secondary key for feet tracking, independent from the main one. This key permits the calculation of the talent’s feet position for the FreeWalking feature and for creating virtual shadows and reflections.

TeleTransporter

This feature seamlessly combines 3D virtual sets with real characters and live or pre-recorded video feeds, all moving accordingly with precise matching of perspective, color, shadows, reflections or focus.

InfinitySet allows the incorporation of external post-production tracking hardware and software data along with real-time tracking data, combining both with any object or set on the scene. Also, external tracking data coming from real cameras or third-party tracking software can be included as metadata in live feeds or pre-recorded videos, and immediately be transferred and applied to the virtual camera’s parameters.

3D Presenter

Converts the talent into a 3D object, achieved by generating a true 3D representation of the talent from a video feed. The presenter becomes an actual 3D object embedded within the virtual set. 3D Presenter features:

•Casts real shadows and reflections of the talent from virtual lights over virtual and real objects.

•Allows for interaction of the talent with 3D elements in the virtual set.

•Adds volumetric lighting for selective illumination and color correction of the talent, the lights interact in a realistic manner with the talent’s 3D volume.

FreeWalking

Enables talents to move freely around the green screen theatre matching their movements within the 3D space. Presenters are allowed to move forward, backwards and sideways with precise perspective matching even though the real camera is in a fixed position.

HandsTracking

Allows the triggering of events and animations just with the simple movement of the bare hands.

HandsTracking brings gestures to life, so presenters can trigger animations, graphics or data with a simple movement of the hands and without the need for any additional costly and complex tracking devices.

Advanced TrackFree features

InfinitySet 3 includes a number of advanced features which improve the realism of the final composition, while allow for the seamless integration between virtual and real content.

VideoGate

Thanks to VideoGate, a presenter in the virtual set can walk into a virtual screen, into the featured news, and be part of the video itself with full realism regardless it is shown full screen or as part of the set.

The talent enters and exits the video with full precise and accurately matched perspective, and once inside the clip it behaves correctly in terms of spatial reference and with the inclusion of realistic shadows, defocus etc.

Real Set Virtualization

InfinitySet can use real, live or pre-recorded footage to use it as the background for the chroma keyed talent. The original stage can be recorded in pre-determined shots, and the chroma keyed talent that is recorded in a remote station can then use the original studio’s shots, including its tracking data if available, to be tele-transported to that set, therefore seeming they are placed physically on that set.

This functionality allows a remote talent to enter any stage at any time, while seamlessly mixing real and virtual elements.

VideoCAVE

Brainstorm’s VideoCAVE feature is a Mixed Reality application which uses monitors on a real set to behave as a CAVE multiple window, with virtual elements coming in from the virtual windows to the real scene as seen from the tracked broadcast camera.

The CAVE concept is the acronym of “Cave Automatic Virtual Environment”, and is related to a multiple virtual window, an immersive virtual reality environment where projections are directed to a cube or room space.

Selective defocus and bokeh

InfinitySet can even match the depth-of-field of the presenter with that of the scene.

Using the real camera’s parameters, InfinitySet is able to create a selective defocus and bokeh effects on the virtual scene adding an even more realistic effect to the final rendered composition.

Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality requires the interaction between sets, talents and virtual objects, often created out of external data sources. These in-context data driven objects allow for visually engaging and better explained representations of the data.

The combination of InfinitySet features makes Live projection mapping a straight forward application.

Motion graphics

As much Augmented Reality content requires advanced graphics features to guarantee the accuracy and realism of the result, InfinitySet includes graphics editing and creation features of Aston, so it can edit, manage and create 2D/3D motion graphics.

Also, Aston compositions, can be included, controlled and edited within InfinitySet allowing for the creation of great quality programs with enhanced information.

•Integrates Aston projects within the virtual set environment

•Imports 3D files into the virtual set: .fbx, .obj, .dae, .3ds…

Software Mixer

InfinitySet features a software-based Production Mixer Mode for enhanced production functionality such as full control of all the virtual cameras, with non-linear transitions such as Cut-Fade-Wipes and Flies between 3D cameras, plus controlling actions and objects.

Virtual Set Camera Controller

InfinitySet is fully compatible with Brainstorm’s Virtual Camera Controller, an external hardware that controls the Production Mixer Mode.

This hardware, also used by other Brainstorm solutions, is designed to further enhance the live production capabilities of InfinitySet, allowing full control of cameras, transitions, actions and objects.

Turnkey system

InfinitySet is delivered as a complete, turnkey system ready to use, fully and immediately integrable in any broadcaster’s workflow. Using standard broadcast plus complete IT connectivity, all Brainstorm products are prepared to work at its best since day one.

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Brainstorm’s pathway to broadcast graphics management

Neuron is a MOS-compatible, template-based system that integrates graphics creation and management into most common newsroom, continuity and broadcast traffic operation environments. Allowing users to integrate high-quality pre-defined 3D graphics to their workflow without the constant input from the Graphics department.

Neuron is fully scalable and can be tailored to match any client’s requirements or budget while it integrates in most types of broadcast content management including traffic and branding. Initially designed for news operation, Neuron currently integrates in most common broadcast workflows, transcending the newsroom to support continuity and broadcast traffic.

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OnDemand is a flexible yet powerful playout solution that fits perfectly in any broadcast environment regardless of its complexity, allowing the playout and immediate broadcast of Aston graphics and templates, and edit them on the fly if required. OnDemand even allows users to control Aston projects when embedded in InfinitySet.

The control and playout of graphics is becoming increasingly complex as the number and combination of graphical elements to be displayed multiplies. OnDemand can control all such elements and is able to launch graphics simultaneously, sequentially, in random order and combine them as required.

OnDemand provides operators with a flexible toolset to create rundown lists, modify them on the fly, and delve into the details allowing individual editing of elements such as graphics, videos and on-air shots, and then playing them out to air. It is a powerful playout application that enables the easy management and playout of complex graphics templates in any order and combination, for broadcasters who require more than a simple rundown system.

OnDemand has the ability to operate in multiple modes, making it the ideal tool for any playout situation: live sports, channel branding, gameshows, news, tickers, election graphics and many more. The integration with Aston is such that OnDemand’s powerful playout even understands the specific behaviour of any Aston graphic.

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Wildmoka’s Auto ReZoneTM - Dynamic and real-time rezoning

Wildmoka Auto ReZone™ transforms automatically and in real-time horizontal layouts into vertical ones.

The Wildmoka’s Auto ReZoneTM extracts content from live streams or recorded videos, and automatically reconstitutes it into a mobile-first video format (typically 9:16 or 1:1). The tool uses AI and machine learning to:

• Detect all the zones of interest in each 16:9 frames,


• Select a vertical layout/template suitable to fit the various zones of interest detected above,


• Extract each zone from the horizontal frame and adjust them individually to fit the zone sizes of the target vertical layout,


• Finally, re-compose the extracted zones and graphical elements into the overall final vertical frame.

This process is done automatically and in just a few seconds in order to minimize the delay between the original live stream and the newly generated vertical stream. This solution has been especially designed for 24/7 news live streams.

The Benefits

• Deliver a premium mobile-first experience without changing your existing Newsroom workflow.


• Boost your audience, including on Youth and Senior market segments.


• Extend your mobile audience's average viewing time.


• Differentiate on Social Media with vertical formats.


• Become the place to be for advertisers.

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Viura

Smart camera automation

Viura is a CGI software tool for editors and presenters that provides intelligent camera control in the radio studio. The solution is entirely manufacturer-independent through a combination of video hardware from Blackmagic Design and our specially-designed control software. This means it’s compatible with other dira solutions, as well as with third-party solutions for playout and production.

Triggered by microphone-level detection, fader starts, or by key actions, the software automatically switches to the corresponding configured camera in the studio. Packaging elements, such as lower thirds or broadcast logos, are generated automatically and also can be displayed automatically or by pressing a button.

Key benefits: 

• Automatic operations with no additional studio staff required


• Event-controlled camera changes (e.g. by microphone input level, fader starts, etc.)


• Individual logos and texts displayed


• Automatic background recording


• Workflow can be implemented with any mixing console using Ember+


• Integrated touch interface

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CGI offers a wide range of professional news and content delivery solutions for innovative media companies across local, national and international markets. This includes the market-leading flagship dira radio delivery software product family, serving many key players in broadcast and delivery.

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Viz Mosart puts the story in the center of the production, removing technical complexity with a simple user interface, designed to give all necessary information to the director while giving full flexibility to operate both planned and breaking news scenarios.

Viz Mosart operators in the control room benefit from a real-time view of all upcoming events through a tight integration with all major newsroom computer systems.

The system gives the director a real-time updated version of the presenter text, and video integrated into the user interface to view of all the elements that are on program out and in preview. The user interface also contains advanced keyboard and touch screen hotkeys specially made to handle breaking news and other unscripted events.

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Viz Mosart 4 changes the studio production dynamic by adding live IP video support directly within the touch-based user interface, opening the door to entirely new workflows and allowing producers to build shows that can be run more easily, from a wide variety of locations. Further improvements to usability also mean that anyone in the organization is able to execute a pre-built show, reducing dependencies on limited resources.

Live sources in the interface

As a market first, Viz Mosart 4 features a fully customizable interface with interactive live sources. Viz Mosart integrates video over IP directly to your monitor to give an unrivaled view of the show – displaying any video source, program and preview directly in the user interface. Building on the software-based and IP leadership within Vizrt Group and NDI®, this setup can be deployed to an existing network environment and does not require radical infrastructure or monitoring changes.

Breaking news tools

Viz Mosart was made for breaking news. New functionality gives instant and unscripted access to assets including templates, show openers, and much more. The new graphics panel lets you access all your Vizrt graphics, preview them and then put them directly on-air. When combined, these tools offer true innovation and access to on-air news production in ways that have previously just not been possible.

 

Template management

The template organization capability introduced in Viz Mosart 4 significantly reduces the time spent on creation and maintenance of automation templates, allowing you to focus on your show and not the tools needed to create and bring your vision to life.

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StarTracker is an absolute system that always knows where it is that is suitable for both AR and VR. With no technician required, StarTracker could be the perfect tracking technology for your next project.

Features and capabilities

The system looks at “stars”; which are small, identical retro-reflective stickers – the same reflective material that could be found on emergency vehicles. These stickers are randomly applied to the studio ceiling or the lighting grid. No additional structure is required. They do not have to conform to any pattern and can vary in height. The “stars” are hardly visible to the naked eye. A small LED sensor, mounted on the studio camera, shines light on the stars. This defines the star map, which allows the StarTracker to report the position and orientation of the studio camera in real time to the rendering engine.

Freedom of movement

StarTracker offers unlimited freedom of movement and gives accurate position, rotation and lens data in real-time - this makes it ideal for Steadicam and handheld. You can rotate the studio camera 360 degrees, and move it to any position in the studio, even right to the edge, as long as enough “stars” are in sight of the tracking camera. Other systems are often restricted in their tracking volume. StarTracker can track in 3m to 20m high studios. Since the tracking sensor points up rather than looking into the scene, the tracking is unaffected by studio conditions, such as moving objects, set changes, lighting configurations, reflections and plain green screen environments.

No lighting restriction

As the “stars” can be applied randomly, in no certain pattern, above the lighting grid, they do not restrict the studio lights in any way. Despite being optical, StarTracker is unaffected by studio lighting, giving you complete freedom to install and adjust lights as needed. This is unique to StarTracker.

Ease of use

The initial set-up and calibration is quick and simple. Once you have applied the "stars" to the ceiling, a major part of the installation is done. A brief mapping and calibration process only need to be performed once for each studio. Multiple cameras in the studio can track off the star map. Once calibrated, the system is fully automatic and starts tracking after being powered on. No extra technician is required for day-to-day operation.

Absolute tracking

StarTracker does not drift, unlike mechanical encoded pedestals that work on dead-reckoning and accumulate error with distance travelled. This excludes them from almost all AR applications. Because StarTracker is always referencing itself to its star map, its position is absolute and drift-free.

Cost-effective solution

StarTracker is the most cost-effective choice for tracking of free moving cameras. In fact, it is often the only viable option to track cameras in large areas. Having just one tracking sensor camera and lots of inexpensive “stars”, instead of having an array of expensive tracking cameras, makes it cost-efficient. By adding more stars to the ceiling, the tracking volume can be easily extended at a very low extra cost. You can even employ a single StarTracker system in several studios.

Support and maintenance

StarTracker does not require a tracking operator. Once it is set up, it just tracks, and maintenance is minimal. In case of a problem we can offer fast support, remote or on-site, and training.

 

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With a cleaner finish and upgraded internal drive chain, the revamped Mo-Sys Lambda 2.0 is set to disrupt the remote head market once more, being one of the only remote heads to feature programmable motion control.

High precision

The Lambda 2.0 is pre-equipped with telescopic camera plates, which provide quick and easy adjustment for any size of camera packages. The slip-ring technology allows continuous multi-turn 360˚ rotation on all axes without the worry of cable wraps. Since it was originally designed for motion control, the Lambda 2.0 offers and enhanced high-precision operation, accurate to a millionth of a full rotation, or a 3000th of a degree.

Incredible payload

The gears are also strong enough to cope with out-of-balance cameras that weigh up to 50kg. The head is capable of moving the heaviest cameras with a feather-like touch and can even handle 3D-stereoscopic mirror rigs.

Strong gears

Unlike some of its competitors, Lambda 2.0 has zero backlash. As a result, there is no ramping-up to overcome the backlash and, therefore, no latency. Now, integrated with the specially-designed gears from our L-40, it is reliable and robust, and can be used in extreme temperatures, enduring both in Siberia and the Sahara.

Intuitive controls

Another reason why the head is so popular is its ease of use. It comes with an operator friendly touchscreen control with an intuitive user interface that makes changing the settings, recording a move and playing it back a quick and painless task. The motion data can be recorded and used for post-production VFX.

Modularity

Another strong point of the Lambda 2.0 is its modularity. A two-axis head can be effortlessly upgraded to a three-axis model with a 360˚ roll axis, allowing operators to perform quick and smooth start and stop shots, allowing very subtle slow dutch moves, all with lightning fast precision. The additional roll-axis is controlled by a 3rd hand wheel or joystick remotely located at the operating desk for ease of use.

Console features

With the modularity come three stages of operational sophistication. The touchscreen operator can set the level with a password we provide. Some rental houses have been using the first level head as a tech-less system. The second level is for motion control with a simple, tech-less operation.

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Mo-Sys VP Pro is the complete solution for creating virtual production content for live broadcast, film, game cinematics and architectural visualization. With a full range of creative tools directly in the engine, enhance your productions using augmented graphics and virtual sets with real-time camera tracking.

What is Mo-Sys VP Pro?

Currently utilised by a growing pool of filmmakers, high-end broadcasters and developers, Mo-Sys VP Pro streams live tracking data from all Mo-Sys robotic and tracking hardware such as StarTracker and RoboJib. Mo-Sys VP Pro features a creative AR mode, an internal keyer and data recording with timecode stamp for FBX export, as well as many more virtual production features that empower your creative processes in the Unreal Engine.

High-quality camera tracking

Developed from our patented broadcast camera tracking system, StarTracker comes the film-orientated StartTracker VP. This optical tracking system looks at “stars”; which are small, identical retro-reflective stickers which are randomly applied to the studio ceiling or on the floor. A small LED sensor, mounted on the studio camera, shines light on the stars and remembers the constellation. This then reports the position and orientation of the studio camera in real time to the rendering engine.

Unrestricted Unreal Plugin

StarTracker VP comes with a plugin for Unreal and as such is not limiting you in your workflow. It allows you to tap into the raw power of Unreal, giving full flexibility and creative freedom. StarTracker VP was specifically tailored for virtual productions and VFX heavy filming – with many features that simplify VFX shots.

Post-production

Whilst allowing on-set visualization in real-time, as well as scene blocking in virtual worlds, StarTracker neatly provides timecode synchronization and an FBX export allowing you to efficiently drop the recorded data and footage into Maya and other post-production software.

• Mo-Sys tracking data over LiveLink - Supports StarTracker, StarTracker MoCap, StarTrackerVR headsets, StarTracker ViewFinder, Handwheels, and extends to all future robotics and tracking hardware.


• Raw Mo-Sys tracking data - Blueprint nodes for use within a 'built game'


• Data transmitter - Send data out of Unreal Engine to control Mo-sys robotics


• Mo-Cap drift correction - Positional correction for use with StarTracker MoCap hardware


• nDisplay for LED Wall -Receive data via VRPN for off-axis projection


• Live video I/O - Automatic configuration of compositing pipeline


• Drag-and-drop virtual camera -  Pre-fabricated components for a variety of compositing modes


• Data recording with timecode - Synchronous multi-source tracking and lens data recording


• Video management tool - Simple interface to configure and monitor video I/O


• VP system status - See at a glance the state of the virtual production system


• VP layouts  - Custom layouts for different stages of virtual production


• FBX data export - Virtual camera export to traditional pipelines


• Internal keyer - Color difference keyer for pre-visualisation


• External hardware keyer integration - Switch presets on Blackmagic Ultimatte from Unreal blueprints


• Switcher integration - Cut cameras on Blackmagic ATEM from Unreal blueprints


• External SDI recorder integration - Fire record on Blackmagic Hyperdeck recorders automatically with timecode and metadata


• Lens distortion - Entirely automated distortion for calibrated fixed and zoom lenses


• Depth of field - Automatic focal distance from StarTracker for depth of field handling


• StarTracker configuration - Detect and configure StarTrackers from inside Unreal editor

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Etere Channel in the Cloud encompasses all the features you need for a cloud playout, management and distribution. Be ready for the cloud with Etere's cost-efficiency, speedy deployments, easy scalability and secure remote access.

Etere Channel in the Cloud empowers users with broadcast-quality, cost-effective and cloud-based channel playout, management and distribution. With Etere, you can lower costs, retain better control of your operations and achieve greater flexibility.

Etere provides a hassle-free and cost-effective approach to cloud playout with a full range of advantages including:

■ Launch channels in the cloud without the high costs associated with traditional hardware and satellite delivery

■ Discover new revenue generating opportunities with the easy expansion of channels

■ Channels can be managed from any location and device with an internet connection

■ Distribution to all platforms including satellite, cable, IPTV, web and mobile

■ Unified workflows for linear, Video-on-Demand (VOD) and Over-the-Top (OTT) deliveries

■ Create unlimited sub-channels for different regions and head-ends

■ Insert logo and channel branding directly from the same interface

■ Full resiliency and secure access

Key Features

■ Time delay

■ Disaster recovery

■ As-run output file

■ With full IP inputs and outputs

■ Live playlist and live monitoring

■ Cloud Storage with automatic file sync

■ Cloud transcoding/transfer with Multiplex

■ Segment and edit clips directly from the cloud

■ Full SD and HD broadcast quality of 480i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p

■ CEA 608/708 closed caption support for both live and file sources

■ Supports IP Multiviewer for up to 9 display monitors and 30 input sources

■ Playlist preview and scheduling for both automatic and manual insertions

■ Costs are significantly lower than that of standard playout solutions

■ Channels can be controlled from any location with an internet connection

■ Manage CG insertions including logos, crawlers and animated graphics directly from the cloud

■ Network providers can launch a channel in the cloud easily without satellite video system setup and hardware complexity

■ Broadcasters can launch separate or sub-channels for different regions or headend which can also serve as revenue generators

■ No need to send affiliates playout servers when channels are launched in the cloud, cost savings are significantly lower than a traditional setup

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nxtedition is a complete production solution for video and audio - used by broadcasters, publishers, corporates and other industries to create video channels for broadcast and streaming, as well as audio for radio broadcasting, streaming and podcasting.nxtedition encapsulates all the following activities into a single user interface offering to be first, fast and accurate with the stories people want - be that news, sport, entertainment, or production.• Production Planning• Scriptwriting• Media Asset Management• Metadata Management• Reporting• Graphics• Subtitling• Prompter• Transcoding• Rundown Creation• Studio Automation• Ingest Recording• Channel Playout• Music Rotation• Live Streaming In And Out• Publishing To Web, App And Social Medianxtedition - innovative storytelling grounded in realism.

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The next generation in gyro-stabilized remote heads, the heavy-duty G30 delivers precision in movement as well as superior image stabilization.

Novel 45 Degree Frame Geometry

The G30’s unique oversized frame geometry provides easy access to all the camera connections and accessories, making camera loading fast and simple. Its shorter and stiffer frame delivers better extended crane performance, ensuring the smoothest looking images. The unique frame geometry combined with a re-ordered axis priority (pan, roll, tilt) means that even when the mounted camera is pointing directly down, there is no gimbal lock and all 3 axis of movement and stability are active.

Oversize Direct Drive Motors

The G30’s high torque output oversize motors makes for crisp and precise camera movement, with optimum stabilization. Its built-in axis encoders are designed for virtual production and green screen use, meaning the G30 can be used for VFX shots without the need for re-rigging or additional external encoders.

Designed for Large Camera/Lens Packages

The oversized frame of the G30 means there's no need to use counterweights with large camera payloads to compensate for a gyro frame that is too short. The unique frame design, combined with powerful motors and semi-automatic balancing system, helps to balance a heavy payload.

High Payload

With a weight of 24kg (27.3Kg with wire isolator) and a 30kg/66lbs optimum rated payload, the G30 provides the fastest stabilized acceleration of camera payload in its class. The oversize motors and stub-frame design ensure that the G30 can provide stabilized movement for any camera and lens package chosen by the DP.

Smart Cable Management

The G30’s drive motors all contain ‘through holes’, eliminating the need for slip rings and specialized cables. As a result, standard cables and connectors can be used to connect camera and lens packages, giving the DP a wide choice of equipment.

Assisted balancing

On the back of the G30 are controls for Pan, Tilt, Roll. Pressing each button in turn enables the operator to adjust the axis chosen whilst the G30 holds the camera package in the other two axes. This dramatically reduces the time taken to balance the camera package across all three axes.

New Touch/Dial console

The Touch/Dial console for the G30 takes its design from the automotive industry. It comprises a shallow menu structure, a display showing the operator current parameter settings, and physical controls for direct, tactile, intuitive operation. This is the optimum interface for stressed production environments, where changes need to be fast and delays minimised.

Simple Tuning

Using a combination of the G30’s assisted balancing, simple cage adjustment, and touch/dial console, tuning a camera package for optimum performance is simple and fast compared to traditional gyro-stabilised heads. This process is further accelerated by smart features available through the Touch/Dial console: Auto inertia measurement – auto-sensing of camera payloads; Factory pre-sets – a library of camera/lens weight presets; Console pre-set buttons – recall of previously used camera settings.

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ASTRA Studio 3 is Aveco’s third-generation news production automation system. It’s a synthesis of years of on air experience working with our users, listening to their needs today and their wants for tomorrow, studying the trends in the industry and understanding the economic demands facing our customers.

ASTRA Studio 3 controls all equipment in the production control room and studio, including graphics, camera robotics, video and audio mixer, video servers, lights, backdrop screens and more. It puts a show on air with maximum impact and minimum staff.

Being the only independent vendor of production automation, Aveco works with all industry manufacturers. This provides customers extreme flexibility in selecting the best-of-breed equipment for each aspect of operations. There’s no need to be tied to any single manufacturer.

ASTRA Studio 3 works with your existing equipment. Aveco has the industry largest library of interfaces, supporting essentially all studio, PCR and MCR hardware and software.

ASTRA Studio 3 is the industry’s only multi-studio production automation system. It not only excels in control of a single studio, but brings many benefits to designs of multi-studio facilities. A single system can produce independent shows in different studios. It can manage complex multi-studio production scenarios as well as share devices across studios. When production runs long in one studio, a button click reassigns the next rundown to another studio. This moves control of all production switcher settings, graphics, virtual sets, camera robotics, video roll-ins, lighting and audio to the alternate studio.

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The world’s first pre-configured complete virtual studio system. All the flexibility and creativity virtual sets offer without the complexity or cost.

This state-of-the-art virtual studio system provides unlimited creative freedom to generate visually impactful digital studios for every video type.

Create all your video content with a single studio

• 3-camera 4K virtual studio system – expandable to 16 cameras.


•  Pre-confi gured system with pre-calibrated lenses.


•  1 vendor for supply, installation, training, and support.


• 1 day installation.


• No additional virtual studio compositing software required.


• Works with LED wall studios or green studios.


• 4K recorders included – shoot live to air, or record for post-production.


• Includes Mo-Sys Beam In technology – include remote guests in a virtual studio.


• Uses Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) - the market leader in photo-realistic graphics engines.


• Suitable for live broadcast/streaming, real-time film workflows, and rapid reaction social media video

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Etere Automation is a powerful, reliable and modular playout automation system that is able to enhance broadcasters' potential in terms of functionalities and workflow design. Its unique approach combines real-time device control and media asset management in a single product, offering a powerful mix of solutions and capabilities. It is a system to fit all broadcaster needs. Etere Automation is able to transmit streaming events according to the videoserver capabilities, and play in A/B switch mode and remote several devices among the large list of the supported ones, using network, serial, and GPI connections. In addition, Etere Automation database-independent capabilities enable different levels of fault tolerance, allowing it to run on Backup Mode, Master/Clone Mode, and Disaster Recovery Mode. Etere Automation's distributed architecture provides a system that can grow and change to fit all broadcaster needs. It runs on Windows and controls all the broadcast system devices. Etere Automation uses the database of Etere Media Asset Management to integrate all the activities in a single environment, thus allowing retrieval of assets stored in the station with no size limit, as well as to manage playlists and perform last minute changes.

Key Features ■ Integrated environment with a user-friendly interface

■ Ingest system, common with Etere Media Asset Management (MAM), can be used for both archive and playout

■ Start and end points on videos are stored in the system database

■ Single segment, multi segment and multi spot are managed as a same database object

■ Barcodes can be printed on catalogue tapes

■ Ingest jobs can be automated to minimize operator work

■ Live recordings are also supported and these can be manually triggered or pre-scheduled

■ Play while recording is supported on every device

■ Etere Automation runs independently from the Etere' SQL Server, ensuring a truly fault-tolerant and resilient performance

■ Etere Automation is able to offer different levels of fault tolerance, with Backup Mode, Master/Clone Mode, and Disaster Recovery Mode with a distributed architecture that provides high redundancy for system failure

■ Seamless workflows with Etere ETX, Etere Scheduling and Etere Automation for real time content delivery

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TitleBox is a complex and incredibly user-friendly on-air CG and graphics manager. It allows you to make and save various static or dynamic objects like rolls, crawls, multi-layered simultaneous still images, analog and digital clocks, animated logos, etc. These can be easily used for direct broadcasting or for future use as customized templates.

TitleBox is an interactive graphics manager that generates, shows and manages captivating multi-zone screens with rolls, crawls, animations clocks, station logos, 3D objects, and many more. It is ideal for broadcasting and cable TV channels digital signage systems and public and private facilities like schools, colleges, universities, business entities, corporations, retail, shopping malls, churches, airports, hotels, holiday resorts, theme parks, etc. Furthermore, TitleBox has a Scheduler that allows you to start items at different times from previously created tasks.

TitleBox provides on-air graphics that can be interactively controlled. You can enable multi-layer simultaneous crawls, rolls, animated icons, clocks and text templates with a click of the mouse. TitleBox provides full on-air command, including text selection, running speed and transitions.

MS Windows 10 compatible

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Jigsaw24 and Gallery have a longstanding partnership. Together, we’ve delivered innovative projects covering a range of workflows, including news, soap operas and live sports.

Our expertise and experience when it comes to networking and broadcast workflows mean we can provide a complete solution from specification through to installation, including ongoing support once a workflow is in place. As part of the global network of approved Sienna Cloud systems integrators, we can provide local installation, support and maintenance to ensure always-on operation of your entire Sienna Cloud for NDI network.

If you want to see first-hand how Gallery’s solutions can improve and augment your existing workflow, get in touch with the team to arrange an integrated demo featuring a selection of solutions tailored to your environment.

Everything you need to know about NDI

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PlayBox Technology has incorporated its most advanced playout engine which is the result of over 15 years of experience in developing playout solutions for the world's

leading broadcasters.

 

PlayBox Technology Channel-in-a-Box provides an integrated playout solution for Broadcasters and OTT service providers in a 1RU or 3RU server, regardless if you are working with IP or SDI.

The CIAB will enable you to playout an IP stream or an SDI in SD, HD or UHD. PlayBox Technology’s CIAB takes care of all your scheduling needs and uses simple, clean and engaging HTML5 for your transmission graphics needs including crawlers and rollers.

 

As you would expect from PlayBox Technology, it offers sophisticated and easy to use automation. We have designed a user friendly ingest which also gives you the ability to FTP your media straight to the Channel In A Box, saving you time.

It is available as a complete turnkey solution for single channel or multichannel HD SDI/SD. Available as both full turnkey solutions and software-only for single and multi-channel operations.

 

Channel in a Box (CIAB) is compatible with a wide range of compression types, including: MPEG-2, DV, DVCPro, DVCPro HD, AVC/H.264, HAVC/H.265, XAVC and more.

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IDSaaS is a fully managed service encompassing design, implementation, hardware, software, and ongoing support and backup. Customers can sign up for a determined time period, with two years expected to be the normal duration, while they will also be able to scale their use of the IDS platform in response to evolving demands. It can be difficult to predict how business will change over the course of 12 months, so we have designed IDSaaS to be flexible, affordable, and supportive of users managing their cashflow. The new service also takes advantage of recent updates to the IDS platform that allow it to be used more flexibly – whether part of a hybrid approach or on-premise, at someone’s home, or in the cloud. In the wake of Covid-19 there is evidently a stronger pull towards more remote working, and users of IDSaaS will be able to benefit from this increased versatility.

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The most advanced IT-based solution, cost-efficient video management system on the market that is a complete channel in a box with full IP/NDI/SDI in and out capabilities.

Etere ETX is the most advanced, tightly integrated and cost-efficient video management system on the market, completely based on IT technology. It is 4K ready and a complete channel in a box with full IP/NDI/SDI (in and out) for multiple frames rates. It is able to drive the most popular HD/SD digital video/audio/graphics platforms without using middle-ware/proprietary hardware. ETX is a fully digital ingest/playout engine that gives you professional video technology with support for all major essences and wrappers in the broadcast industry. It is capable of SDI output, multiple layers of graphics. Additionally, HEVC/ H.265 encoding is also available on Etere ETX. With ETX inserter, operators are able to create closed captions including CEA 608 and CEA 708. In addition, ETX is capable of live subtitling with the ETX inserter and time delay. ETX is also integrated with a countdown timer that displays the time remaining until the next program. As part of the Etere Ecosystem framework, Etere ETX has a distributed architecture that enables it to take advantage of ultimate storage and video hardware to create a high-performance digital media solution that can be used to capture/playout servers, NLE systems, graphics/production servers, automation and master control units. To receive an NDI source stream, use live source object and initialize the "NDI Receiver" device just like any other capture card. The distribution of contents from the different ETX engines is controlled by Etere Data Mover, the application that delivers the correct video to the correct place at the correct time. In addition, Etere ETX video file transfer capability is one of the fastest in the market.

Key features

■ Multiple graphics and webGL graphics overlays

■ Capture web pages as live multimedia sources

■ 4K, HD, and SD with Up and Down conversion

■ RTMP input and integrated time delay

■ Serves as a RTMP sender or RTSP receiver

■ Full IP support for both HD and SD videos, supports NewTek NDI

■ Supports multiple layers of graphics

■ Fully compliant DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) stream

■ Supports Microsoft ReFS File System, cloud-ready

■ Included graphics engine allows overlay of static/animated logos and crawlers on 8 layers

■ Able to perform IP in and IP out, with multiple frame rates and independent IP out services

■ Integrated IT-based master control with multichannel ingest/playout

■ Easy insertion of closed captions including CEA 608 and CEA 708 with ETX inserter

■ Create live subtitling seamlessly with ETX inserter and time delay

■ SDI output with support for selected cards (SDI or IP) including Blackmagic, Matrox

■ File formats includes LXF, MOV, MXF, GXF, ASF, MPG-TS, MPG-PS, AVI, DV and MKV

■ Video codecs includes DVCPRO, MPG1, MPG2, MPG4, H.264, HEVC/ H.265, DNxHD, ProRes

■ Audio codecs includes AAC, MP2, MP3, Flac

■ Graphics files includes TGA, AVI, MOV, SWF, PNG, JPEG, GIF

■ Plays files from 5 secs

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Libero Multiviewer is designed to take multiple video / audio signals and combine them to monitor in real-time. The system provides attractive and flexible layouts for one or several large screens. It allows to preview the selected video source on the configuration window. This feature helps you to see the source and corresponding video signal. The layouts are customizable according to your scenarios and shows. Static and dynamic elements are available on Layout Designer such as video source or clocks. It analyses each input signal for important parameters to create notifications or warnings and sends them via e-mail.

KEY FEATURES

• Stable for 24/7 operations


• Customizable layouts


• User friendly interface and layout designer


• SDI, NDI or IP Stream inputs


• SDI, NDI or IP Stream outputs


• Multi-display support


• SD/HD/UHD/4K for SDI input up to 60 fps(*)


• UDP/RTP/RTSP/RTMP/HLS/MPEG-DASH for Stream input


• Configurable audio channels


• Threshold-defined signal loss, freeze frame, max/min audio, audio loss alerts via e-mail


• Threshold-defined visual indicator for low/high audio and video loss

(*) Depending on the type of video cards

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With over 1,000 installations worldwide, TallyMan has proven to be the most flexible and user-configurable broadcast control system available, providing a simple but powerful layer of control to any facility, delivering against three demands of the industry today:;seamless high quality, high production values, and cost control.

TSL’s advanced control systems allows users to easily gain exclusive control over resources, streamline operations and automate key functions to improve efficiencies and maintain high level production values, no matter the complexity of the underlying system.

Advanced Device Control and IP Device Routing:

IP Device Routing - Simple and intuitive interface that translates IP workflows to retain the familiarity of SDI routing, providing signal control and routing of edge devices in ST-2110 networks.

Powerful tools for remote production - open up channel delegation, add security controls and protect devices with a system built on independent device protocol translation and intuitive interfaces that add flexibility and efficiency to operations.

Playout and Transmission:

Cost-Effective Playout – Easily implement automation playout functions for up to four channels or align with existing systems to act as a cost-effective secondary system. Includes intuitive playlist creation, as-run log and crash & automated ingest record.

Cloud Playout Solutions - to make it a Small Step, instead of a Giant Leap to cloud playout, use the GTP Control Processor to mimic video server functionality and allow the automation system to control a familiar playout device.

Transmission Control - safely switch between SCTE 104 /35 Command Generators. Easily distribute SCTE Commands across Signal Chains and Streams. Simplify distribution by manipulating SCTE Command Messages at the Edge to fulfil contracted obligations. Validate SCTE Messages prior to Injector / Encoder.

Production Automation:

MOS Gateway plus ENPS / iNews Interface – Configured to match customer specific workflows to support control over any GPI/O, Serial, or IP Device from MOS rundown, with simple button or virtual panel interfaces that give production staff true control.

Plug & play Interfaces:

Individual and intelligent button panels - control any GPI/O, IP, RS422, or RS232 enabled device. Perform simple and complex functions from a single button push - GPI trigger, relay closure, web key etc. Perfect for flyaway kits, small productions tasks and one button configurations, controlling anything, located anywhere.

Expanded plug & play functions - Interface new systems to legacy devices, monitor SNMP traps, generate alarm output GPOs, convert on / off GPI Inputs to Serial or Ethernet Messages, convert serial or ethernet messages to GPI output on / off, with web-browser based Setup and Configuration.

Additional features include Ember+ support, enabling engineers to integrate all Ember+ capable 3rd party devices and provide control to operators in an accessible and intuitive manner. Advanced capabilities of a broad range of broadcast equipment and can be accessed and integrated into automated workflows and streamlined operations.

User can also use the Studio Failover functions to create presets for all devices in a studio/control rool, to automatically trigger preset recall and source selection failover across the facility.

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Next generation high-resolution tracking

Mo-Sys invented 'simple-to-use' marker-based optical camera tracking for Virtual Production. The resulting product, StarTracker, became the world's best-selling absolute tracking solution for broadcast and cinematic. Utilising its unrivalled knowledge of Virtual Production Mo-Sys has continued to develop. StarTracker Max features redesigned and miniaturised hardware which leverages Mo-Sys improved algorithm to produce Mo-Sys' most accurate tacking solution to date.

Set-and-forget professional tracking

StarTracker Max auto alignment technology simplifies set-up and ensures ultra-precise studio calibration. Once set-up, StarTracker Max is fully autonomous with no need for costly, time-consuming daily re-calibration. With rapid star map discovery, a new user-friendly interface (iOS and Android) and simple D-Tap power inlet, StarTracker Max sets a new standard for set-and-forget professional tracking.

Maximum versatility

StarTracker Max is optimized for use in studio spaces up to 100 x 100m with no explicit upper limit, and ceiling heights >16m with appropriately sized and spaced stars. Immune from occlusion and blind spotting often experienced by 'outside-in' tracking systems, StarTracker Max provides absolute 'inside-out' tracking.

Superior tracking capabilities

StarTracker Max delivers 6-axis tracking with lens zoom and focus for precision blending of photo realistic 3D virtual graphics with the real-world scenes and objects. Its 120-degree field of view sensor enables tracking even on a camera pointing straight down, with zero drift accumulation and ultra-fast star map discovery.

Unrivalled pedigree

Its a StarTracker! Designed and manufactured in the UK to the same exacting standards as all of our world-leading Virtual Production solutions, StarTracker Max marks the beginning of an exciting new platform, building on the trusted current StarTracker technology and delivering even greater tracking accuracy coupled with new unique capabilities to be announced in due course.

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Ensure your content reaches the widest audiences, even on those breaking news. AUDIMUS.MEDIA creates automatic closed captionings for all of live programs and nowadays they are reaching more that 500 million viewers spread in two continents!

The cost-effective solution you were looking for to comply with CC regulations.

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MoRail enables creative moves using PTZ / ENG cameras in a cost-effective, high performance package. The perspective change achieved dramatically improves on the existing static only movement of PTZ cameras, immersing viewers into the studio without the cost and complication of track based dolly systems.

Cost-effective motorized camera rail

Designed for popular pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) / ENG cameras weighing up to 15kg, MoRail transforms regular static shots into repeatable creative shots with controlled parallax movement. With MoRail, producers can achieve accurate movements during a show without the need to invest in expensive and complex robotics systems.

Controlled movement for creative shots

MoRail delivers a simple yet elegant solution that has the power to transform regular newsroom shots with programmable and live controlled movement. A powerful Mo-Sys controller is used to set rail height and camera position in addition to pan, tilt, zoom, focus and iris.

A new life for PTZ cameras

MoRail gives the PTZ a new creative life by transforming the usefulness of this popular camera format. Production teams can now program accurate and repeatable PTZ movement to traverse, loop and orbit presenters to achieve beautifully smooth and immersive parallax movement.

Flexible design and quick set up

MoRail is available in 3m lengths, either straight or with a 30-degree curve (4m fixed radius). Up to two lengths can be joined together offering production teams maximum creative freedom. Motorized, height adjustable legs ensure fast studio set up, moving the camera plane quickly between 1025 – 1725mm.

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Edison PRO is an innovative, template-based playout application that seeks to transform any live, online presentation or conference into an immersive experience through AR and virtual environments, allowing users to enhance their speech and storytelling with real-time 3D graphics and other visual aids, including immersing themselves in the presentation.

Based on Brainstorm’s 25 years of broadcast experience in virtual sets and AR, Edison PRO substantially improves the impact of any presentation. Users do not require any experience in graphics, video, image or 3D, as the starting point for their sessions is a PPT of PDF document.

Based on 25 years of the broadcast experience of Brainstorm in virtual sets and AR, Edison PRO substantially improves the quality and impact of your presentations without requiring specific knowledge in 3D, virtual studios or video.

Edison PRO is a standalone product that includes a future-proof hardware to ensure the ease of operation, compatibility and performance. Installation, training and support are straight-forward, ensuring a rock-solid operation even in highly demanding, live production environments.

Compatible with standard presentation tools

Edison PRO can import standard PPT and PDF files so the slides or pages can be displayed and controlled by the presenter by using Edison’s interface. The presentation can also be controlled using standard clicker devices, smartphones or tablets.

Easy to use and control

Running a presentation is as easy as loading a template and importing the slides. Once a template is loaded, Edison PRO can key out and insert the presenter inside the 3D Virtual Reality scene, which can be further customized.

TrackFree virtual cameras that turn your virtual set limitless

Using Brainstorm’s patented TrackFree™ technology, Edison PRO takes the video feed of your fixed camera and creates virtual camera views from it. These are flexible, independent from the live feed, and can move freely in 3D space, as pedestals or cranes do in live production environments. This feature expands the virtual environment far beyond the limits of the physical chroma set. Users can change the camera view or create a new one at any time, instantly, with just a click!

Unreal Engine compatible

Edison PRO is compatible with UE scenes, which can be used as 3D backgrounds for the presentation. This improves your presentations with the ability to use hyper realistic background scenes in real-time.

Also, the optional Edison UC (Edison Unreal Control) plugin allows for controlling and editing the UE scene’s blueprints, objects and properties directly from Edison’s own, user-friendly interface.

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Our Powerful GUI control software has elevated and transformed information display, monitoring and management in the broadcast sector.

Developed for the broadcast industry, IDS integrates with all essential broadcast systems, offering future proof adaptability and scalability. Despite the complexity, sophistication and intelligence of the IDS offering, the software and user interface are intuitive and easy to use.

Integrate with any platform

Compatible with all broadcast systems, the integration of IDS Core software is seamless and fast. Designed to work with all major essential broadcast technology eliminating compatibility issues and creating the exact configuration needed.

Critical Time Synchronisation

For the ultimate confidence, IDS delivers 100% accuracy across your network. Referencing your preferred Primary NTP or SPG source, we deliver synchronicity across Audio and Visual inputs down to the nanosecond, with zero latency.

Automate Workflows

Our IDS Core configuration software provides easy access to workflow changes. A network based system, it allows users to create and automate both critical and no essential operations, from dimming studio lights to dynamic noise monitoring.

Easily Manage Content

Using a standard TCP/IP backbone, IDS can be scaled to suit and operate any project. Wherever you are, and on whichever device you prefer, controlling, monitoring and managing content takes only the touch of a finger.

Display Anywhere

Control, monitoring and management through networked displays, touchscreen control devices, web based app, DMX lighting and noise SPL monitoring.

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Polymotion Chat is an easily deployable studio solution that allows an operator to automate up to six presenter and guest camera positions. Using limb and face detection software Polymotion Chat tracks their movements and provides stable and natural-looking content.

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.

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The AFC head is the ideal choice for a wide range of broadcast applications ranging from studio camera robotics to live events and sports production. With a small footprint, the AFC head is the perfect choice for getting close to the action without compromising picture quality.

AFC-100S SOLUTION

The AFC-100s head is the ideal choice for a wide range of broadcast applications ranging from studio camera robotics to live events and sports production.

Speeds of up to 100° per second can be achieved whilst a high payload capacity offers supports for full studio build-up kits including cameras, teleprompters and accessories.

AFC-180 SOLUTION

The AFC-180 head offers exceptional speed and performance from a compact head. With pan speeds of up to 180° per second, the AFC-180 is ideal for getting trackside and following fast moving targets whilst high-bandwidth slip rings offer unlimited pan rotation.

HIGHLIGHTS

-High bandwidth pan slip-rings with support for up to 3G HD video

-Available with brushless servo or stepper motors

-360° unrestricted pan with high bandwidth HD throughput

-Ethernet control of pan, tilt, zoom and focus (further options include RS232, RS422 & wireless)

-Integrated control of Fujinon and other broadcast servo lenses

-External fibre interfaces for extended operating distances are available

-Single cable provides highly accurate control of iris, zoom & focus for broadcast lens digital servos

-Control options include joystick console, pan-bars, hand-wheels and MRMC’s bespoke Flair software

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New RadioPix™ systems come complete with everything radio stations need to start creating dynamic visual radio content. It enables any radio station to create compelling visual programming and generate new revenue streams through an easy-to-install, user-friendly system based on proven technology, all at an affordable price of $15,000.

Each RadioPix system includes behavioral intelligence to automatically switch the included robotic cameras to whoever is talking, and automatically insert titles, graphics, and ads.

On startup, the system is ready to go, but two hours of dial-in consulting is included to help create the station look and feel; for example, import and position the station ID, choose suitable video clips and graphics elements and finally program the behavioral intelligence. The host can also override the behavioral intelligence from optional touch screen panels, MIDI interfaces or even footswitches. Compatible with radio automation software, Axia, AEQ and Wheatstone consoles, anyone can start streaming great pix of their radio show in minutes with RadioPix - the new voice-automated, integrated visual radio production solution from Broadcast Pix.

 

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This production tool meets the latest industry standards and is tailor-made to work seamlessly with other NativeWaves products and tools across the Hybrid Multiview platform, to facilitate the creation of Synced Multiview content.

The Key Features of the NativeWaves AVCoder are:

High Performance: Deliver a premium viewing experience that supports high resolutions in live event settings. Deploy complex multi-stream setups with many real-time streams with full ABR (Adaptive Bitrate) ladder. Deliver high quality content with complete control using the versatile combination of GPU and CPU encodings.

Easy Management: With seamless integration into the NativeWaves content encoder platform and remote management using a web browser we provide a high degree of freedom with flexible encoding configuration options.

New experiences: Deliver new experiences to your viewers by integrating seamlessly into the NativeWaves cloud platform for synched Multiview experiences with next level encodings that support Ultra low latency standards

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Work from Anywhere: Cloud Video Tools

Production Workflows reimagined…work collaboratively with live content, files or rushes directly in the cloud.
* Live-Schedule: plan & record your UHD video streams from a web browser.
* Clip video highlights via our Advanced Clipping Tools and Speech-To-Cut™ functionality.
* Compatible with formats: RTMP, SRT, TS, Aviwest Safestream, LiveU, TVU, Zoom, and more.

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The Ideal Solution for Today’s Live Streaming World StreamingPix is a complete yet easy to use live production and streaming solution that provides a powerful tool set enabling users to create engaging video content with a polished, professional look.

Ideal for companies from Aquariums to Zoo’s; Churches, Corporations, Events, Schools, Universities, and all users who want to take streaming to the next level, StreamingPix is an affordable turnkey solution that is easy to set up and ready to go right out of the box. It comes with a remotely controlled RoboPix PTZ camera, a Lenovo Tiny server, a high-quality LAV microphone, SDI, HDMI, IP and NDI™ inputs and an IP switch.

StreamingPix also makes it easy to start creating compelling content, with a ready-to-use video clip library, extensive graphic templates, pre-built automated macros to simplify common tasks and a plug and play approach to integrating PowerPoint, videoconferencing systems and social media feeds through integration with the CASTUS Stream platform, which avoids complex Firewall Configurations or Port Forwarding.

With simultaneous streaming and recording capabilities, StreamingPix can stream to popular streaming and video conferencing services, such as Facebook Live, YouTube Live, IBM Cloud, Livestream, Zoom, Skype, GoToMeeting and more. Utilizing native integration to Switchboards’ Cloud platform, live video content can be streamed to up to five destinations at once after a quick and easy one-time set up.

StreamingPix provides a simple, extremely accessible and easily automated solution to event, meeting, lecture, and worship streaming - enabling non-technologists to create professional looking content quickly and easily. Start producing and streaming more compelling live content with StreamingPix - THE turnkey streaming solution for today's live streaming world.

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Post-Production Automation

Post-production workflows are notably slow and manual, with files being shipped by hard drive  and editors tasked with batch encoding and ingesting files, as well as manually entering custom bin information into their Avid systems. These steps can add days to the production schedule, slowing content creation.

Now, latakoo has created a solution that automates this workflow for teams using Avid Media Composer, shaving days off of the current process.

Automation with MediaComposer

With latakoo, crews on location can send a lightweight proxy file to the editors within minutes of the shoot. With latakoo’s patented compression/upload process, proxy files can be created and quickly uploaded to your private cloud account, for storage and sharing. Metadata associated with the files – such as card number, shoot date, camera ID, project number, or any custom field - can be collected for each group of videos transferred. The metadata form is completely customizable for your project requirements.

After upload, the files are automatically downloaded by latakoo HUB and dropped inside your firewall. All the editors have to do is drag the group of files into the appropriate bin in Avid Media Composer. The files, along with the metadata, automatically populate the Avid bin with the correct information.

And because the proxy files retain their original video ID, relinking the original media is easily achieved.

latakoo is a complete system, so when that first draft is finished, you can easily export it to the cloud for review and approval.

Reclaim Your Time

Imagine saving days off of your current video workflow; automating proxy creation, ingest and metadata into one simple system. It’s possible with latakoo.

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Libero Hybrid is a software which can be used to convert multiple IP sources to SDI/NDI video signals to integrate them on an existing system. Software gives you brief information about input stream visualization such as video formats, frame rates, and bitrates. Libero Hybrid offers video and audio previews of multiple streams. It provides different SDI output formats per port via supported capture and playback cards.

KEY FEATURES

• Stable for 24/7 operations


• SD/HD/UHD/4K/8K support(*)


• SDI, NDI, WebRTC, IP Stream or File inputs


• SDI, NDI or WebRTC outputs


• UDP/RTP/RTSP/RTMP/HLS/MPEG-DASH for IP Stream input


• Video and audio preview feature


• Input bitrate chart


• Loop feature for file inputs


• LUFS(Loudness Units Relative to Full Scale) Audio Normalization


• Audio Gain feature to turn up or down the audio level


• Auto-recovery of disconnected or failed streams


• Monitoring inputs to auto-activate outputs


• Frame rate conversion (e.g. 30 fps to 25 fps)


• Up/down/cross scaling

(*) Depending on the type of video cards

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As IP continues to go mainstream for video production, producers have identified key requirements. They’re looking to move away from bulky, expensive hardware to more flexible software and cloud-based solutions as well as more lightweight field gear like bonded cellular backpacks. They need IP streaming solutions that can be incorporated easily into production workflows, with the ability to ingest non-baseband sources.  Broadcast Operations need to be able to use the entire gamut of IP-based protocols, and sometimes several of them during the same production. Likewise, they need fast, frictionless ways to transcode feeds and files into multiple video house formats for asset management and distribution. 

The concept of an IP network operations center (IP-NOC) addresses all of these requirements by bringing together the state of the art in IP-based signal acquisition and cloud-based media asset management (MAM). Driven by these enabling technologies, the IP NOC offers a paradigm shift from traditional broadcast operation centers and satellite trucks to smaller and more nimble transmission gear, cameras, and capture devices. 

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Output Interfaces:

HDMI

HDMI 1.4

HDMI 2.0

Storage Interface:

SD Card (functions to be developed)

Screw Mounting Hole

¼–20 mounting hole

Network Interfaces:

10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet

IEEE 802.3af PoE

USB Interface:

USB2.0 Type B

5V/2.1A power supply

USB RNDIS/ECM

USB3.0 Type A

Support for connecting peripherals (keyboard and/or mouse) to customize the video and audio settings

HDMI Output Features:

Support for up to 4:4:4 8 bit 4096x2160 60fps HDMI output

Support for 96KHz 16bits 8-channel audio streams

Support for delivering videos at the preferred video format according to the EDID of the connected monitor

Accessories:

USB 2.0 A to B Cable

5V/2.1A power adaptor

L-bracket

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Output Interfaces:

HDMI

HDMI 1.4

HDMI 2.0

Storage Interface:

SD Card (functions to be developed)

Screw Mounting Hole:

¼–20 mounting hole

Network Interfaces:

10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet

IEEE 802.3af PoE

USB Interface:

USB2.0 Type B

5V/2.1A power supply

USB RNDIS/ECM

USB3.0 Type A

Support for connecting peripherals (keyboard and/or mouse) to customize the video and audio settings

HDMI Output Features:

Support for up to 4:4:4 8-bit 4096x2160 60fps output HDMI resolutions

Support for 96KHz 16bits 8-channel audio streams

Support for delivering videos at the preferred video format according to the EDID of the connected monitor

Accessories:

USB 2.0 A to B cable

5V/2.1A power adaptor

L-bracket

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Input Interfaces:

BNC

SD/HD/3G/6G SDI

Loop-through Interface:

BNC

SD/HD/3G/6G SDI

Storage Interface:

SD Card (functions to be developed)

PTZ + TALLY Control:

Mini-DIN–8 jack

Screw Mounting Hole:

¼–20 mounting hole

Network Interfaces:

10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet

IEEE 802.3af PoE

USB Interface:

USB2.0 Type B

5V/2.1A power supply

USB RNDIS/ECM

Input feature:

Support for up to 4096x2160 30fps input resolution

SDI Specific Features:

Integrated cable equalizer extending the cable length as follows:

up to 180m for SD-SDI signals

up to 180m for HD-SDI signals

up to 150m for 3G-SDI signals

up to 100m for 6G-SDI signals

Support for SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Gb-DL/3Gb-DS/6G (SMPTE 2081) standards

Support for 2K (2048x1080) & 4K (4096x2160) mode

Support for RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color sampling

Support for 10/12-bit color depth

Support for extraction of SMPTE 352 payload identifier

Support for up to 16 (mono) audio channels

Support for extraction of audio formation information & channel status data

Limited support of 3Gb-DS: only the first stream can be captured

Limited support for capture of the first link of dual link interfaces:

YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit 1080p 50/59.94/60: captured as 1080i 50/59.94/60

YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit: captured as 4:2:2

RGB 4:4:4: R/B sub-sampled

NDI® Output Format:

Support for 4:2:2 8-bit output

Support for up to 4096x2160 60fps output resolution

Support for NDI 4.1

Accessories:

USB 2.0 A to B Cable

5V/2.1A power adaptor

Mini-DIN–8 (PTZ + TALLY) to RS232 (PTZ) + Mini-DIN–8 (TALLY)

L-bracket

LED matrix panel (optional)

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Input Interfaces:

HDMI

DVI-D 1.0

HDMI 1.4

HDMI 2.0

Loop-through Interface:

HDMI

DVI-D 1.0

HDMI 1.4

HDMI 2.0

Storage Interface:

SD Card (functions to be developed)

PTZ + TALLY Control:

Mini-DIN–8 jack

Screw Mounting Hole:

¼–20 mounting hole

Network Interfaces:

10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet

IEEE 802.3af PoE

USB Interface:

USB2.0 Type B

5V/2.1A power supply

USB RNDIS/ECM

Input feature:

Support for input video resolutions up to 4:4:4 8-bit 4096x2160 60fps

HDMI Specific Features:

600MHz HDMI receiver

Adaptive HDMI equalizer

Support for customized EDID

Support for extraction of AVI/Audio InfoFrames

Full colorimetry support

Support for up to 4096x2160 4:4:4 60fps input signals

Support for 8 channel IEC60958 audio streams

Support for extraction of audio formation information & channel status data

Support for extraction of video timing information

Support for extraction of 3D format information

Support for Side-by-Side Half, Top-and-Bottom, Frame Packing 3D mode.

NDI® Output Format:

Support for 4:2:2 8-bit output

Support for up to 4096x2160 60fps or 1920x1080 240fps

Support for NDI 4.1

Accessories:

USB 2.0 A to B Cable

5V/2.1A power adaptor

Mini-DIN–8 (PTZ + TALLY) to RS232 (PTZ) + Mini-DIN–8 (TALLY)

L-bracket

LED matrix panel (optional)

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Input Interfaces:

1-channel SD/HD/3G SDI

1 dual-link HD/3G, supporting 2SI mode only

1 quad-link 3G, supporting 2SI mode only

Host Interfaces:

M.2 2280 Type M (PCIe Gen2 x4)

Input features:

1 Single-link SD/HD/3G SDI mode:

Support for input video resolutions up to 2048x1080 pixels, only one stream can be captured

1 Dual-link HD/3G SDI Mode:

Support for input video resolutions up to 4096x2160 pixels

1 Quad-link 3G SDI Mode:

Support for input video resolutions up to 4096x2160 pixels

SDI Specific Features:

Integrated cable equalizer extending the cable length as follows:

up to 330m for SD-SDI signals

up to 190m for HD-SDI signals

up to 150m for 3G-SDI signals

Support for SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Gb-DL/3Gb-DS/3Ga-QL/3Gb-QL standards

Support for 2K (2048x1080) and 4K (4096x2160) mode

Support for RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color sampling

Support for 10/12-bit color depth

Support for extraction of SMPTE 352 payload identifier

Support for up to 8 (mono) audio channels at 48KHz

Support for extraction of audio formation information & channel status data

Limited support of 3Gb-DS: only the first stream can be captured

Support for Closed Caption via the SDK

Video Capture Formats:

Support for capture image resolutions up to 2048x1080 pixels in single link mode

Support for capture image resolutions up to 4096x2160 pixels in dual and quad link mode

Support for capture frame rates up to 144fps

SDK:

Magewell Capture SDK for DirectShow (Windows) or V4L2 (Linux) for easy integration

Magewell Capture SDK for DirectKS (Windows) or ioctl (Linux) for maximum flexibility & performance

Accessories:

4 X MMCX to BNC cables

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Input Interfaces:

DVI-I

DVI 1.0

HDMI 1.4a (via breakout cable)

VGA (via DVI-to-VGA convertor)

Component (via breakout cable)

DB9

YC (S-Video)

Composite video

Analog audio (L+R)

Component video

BNC

SD/HD/3G SDI

Host Interface:

USB 3.0

compatible with USB 2.0

compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1

Input features:

Auto scan of video input sources when there is no signal input to the currently selected input source

Manual selection of video input source

Auto selection of linked (embedded) audio input source when the video input source changes

Manual selection of audio input source

Support for input video resolutions up to 2048x2160

HDMI Specific Features:

225MHz HDMI receiver

Adaptive HDMI equalizer support for cables lengths up to 30M

Support for customized EDID

Support for extraction of AVI/Audio/SPD/MS/VS/ACP/ISRC1/ISRC2/Gamut InfoFrames

Full colorimetry support

Support for 8/10/12-bit color depths

Support for RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color sampling

Support for up to 2-channel IEC60958 audio streams

Support for extraction of audio formation information & channel status data

Support for extraction of video timing information

Support for extraction of 3D format information

Support for Side-by-Side Half, Top-and-Bottom, Frame Packing 3D mode.

SDI Specific Features:

Integrated cable equalizer extending the cable length as follows:

up to 330m for SD-SDI signals

up to 190m for HD-SDI signals

up to 150m for 3G-SDI signals

Support for SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Gb-DL/3Gb-DS standards

Support for 2K (2048x1080) mode

Support for RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color sampling

Support for 10/12-bit color depth

Support for extraction of SMPTE 352 payload identifier

Support for up to 2 (mono) audio channels at 48KHz

Support for extraction of audio formation information & channel status data

Limited support of 3Gb-DS: only the first stream can be captured

Limited support for capture of the first link of dual link interfaces:

YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit 1080p 50/59.94/60: captured as 1080i 50/59.94/60

YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit: captured as 4:2:2

RGB 4:4:4: R/B sub-sampled

Video Capture format:

Support for capture resolutions up to 2048x2160

Support for capture frame rates up to 120fps

SDK:

The USB Capture SDK provide functions including signal status extraction, capture configuration and real-time audio & video capture, etc.

Accessories:

USB 3.0 cable

DVI to VGA connector

DVI-I to HDMI + Component breakout

DB9 to YC + Composite + Analog Audio + Component breakout

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Input Interfaces:

MMCX

SD/HD/3G/6G/12G SDI

Loop-through Interfaces:

MMCX

SD/HD/3G/6G/12G SDI

Host Interface:

M.2 2280 Type M (PCIe Gen2 x4)

Input Features:

Support for input video resolutions up to 4096x2160 pixels

SDI Specific Features:

Integrated cable equalizer extending the cable length as follows:

up to 430m for SD-SDI signals

up to 200m for HD-SDI signals

up to 110m for 3G-SDI signals

up to 50m for 6G-SDI signals

up to 30m for 12G-SDI signals

Support for SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Gb-DL/3Gb-DS/6G/12G standards

Support for 4K (4096x2160) mode

Support for RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color sampling

Support for 10/12-bit color depth

Support for extraction of SMPTE 352 payload identifier

Support for up to 8 (mono) audio channels at 48KHz

Support for extraction of audio formation information & channel status data

Support for Closed Caption via SDK

Video Capture Formats:

Support for capture image resolutions up to 4096x2160 pixels

Support for capture frame rates up to 144fps

SDK:

Magewell Capture SDK for DirectShow (Windows) or V4L2 (Linux) for easy integration

Magewell Capture SDK for DirectKS (Windows) or ioctl (Linux) for maximum flexibility & performance

Accessories:

MMCX to BNC cable

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Input Interfaces:

BNC

SD/HD/3G SDI

3.5mm audio jack

Microphone interface

Output Interfaces:

BNC

SD/HD/3G SDI

USB

USB 2.0

3.5mm audio jack

Headphone interface

Network Interfaces:

Wired Ethernet

10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet

Wi-Fi

IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

USB

USB 3G/4G Modem (not included)

Bluetooth:

Bluetooth 4.0 BLE

SDI Specific Features:

Support for SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Gb-DL/3Gb-DS standards

Support for 2K (2048x1080) input and loopthrough signals

Support for 8/10/12-bit color depths

Support for 60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p signal formats

Limited support for the first stream of 3Gb-DS

Limited support for the first link of dual link interfaces

YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit 1080p 50/59.94/60: output as 1080i 50/59.94/60

YCbCr 4:4:4 10-bit: output as 4:2:2

RGB 4:4:4: R/B sub-sampled

Accessories:

AC adapter

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Smart Workflows is designed to help broadcasters across the media supply chain accelerate content transformation processes This scalable solution is based on active learning workflows which enables media companies to adapt to changing demands in media production, boosts speed to market and accelerates readiness for international distribution.

Features

Detect Textless Elements  -  Identify shots with overlaid text & subtitles in a video and map those to their corresponding textless counterparts. These are commonly present after the end credits in a video asset"

Benefits:

• Increased Time for Creativity - Free up employee bandwidth for creative/subjective tasks by eliminating manual & redundant editing tasks.


• Faster Content Localization - Enable automation of various QC processes in post-production to accelerate international distribution


• Pay per Use Model - Exercise greater control on workflow expenditure by paying only for the assets processed, devoid of committed costs.


• Reduction in costs and effort involved in manual quality control and editing processes.

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Smart Workflows designed to help broadcasters, production houses and content aggregators across the media supply chain accelerate content transformation and QC processes This scalable solution is based on active learning workflows which enables media companies to dapt to changing demands in media production, boosts speed to market and accelerates readiness for OTT and international distribution.

Features:

Audio Conformance -Aligning the high-res master video with audio tracks of low-res proxy derivatives to automatically generate a single video asset with multiple audio versions

Subtitle Conformance - Aligning the subtitles in different languages to the corresponding scenes to automatically generate a conformed asset complying with standard Netflix/OTT rules"

Benefits:

• Ready-to-onboard repository of accurately conformed master video feeds, audio feeds and subtitles for OTT platforms like Amazon Prime, Hulu and Netflix, enabling accelerated content distribution.


• Enhance Resource Flexibility - Free up manual bandwidth for creative/subjective tasks by eliminating redundant tasks."


• Boosts Post-Production Efficiency - Reduce redundant content transformation and quality control (QC) processes in the content supply chain."


• Pay per Use Model - Exercise greater control on workflow expenditure by paying only for the assets processed, devoid of committed costs."

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Whether it’s a slate of games for a major sports league, a regional athletic meet, an international esports competition, a targeted enterprise announcement, or any other live or virtual event, The Switch has production services to suit every organization’s needs. Our cloud-based platform, MIMiC, is an on-demand, production-as-a-service offering that includes remote IP-video contribution, production and clipping tools, and distribution. It empowers you to cost-effectively ensure broadcast quality production to and from anywhere in the world.

MIMiC handles all aspects of the production workflow in the cloud, from editing and graphics creation to comms and talk-back. It gives content producers the choice of using their own production crew or relying on The Switch to provide a full complement of experienced operators who know how to deliver award-winning programming. For a mainstream TV sporting event, for instance, rights holders can tap our full remote production service to produce the main game, while leveraging MIMiC to produce the shoulder programming, social media streams and individualized “player-cam” feeds. Plus, it offers the perfect set-up to produce esports tournaments, either stadium-based or virtual.

MIMiC is also ideal for both live and virtual enterprise events. It offers a flexible and scalable way to run everything from customer conferences and product launches to all-hands meetings and press briefings. MIMiC allows you to produce content in any time zone, localize the feed and address specific segments individually.

In enabling true cloud-based production, MIMiC gives producers of events of every size and type unmatched agility. It enables you to streamline workflows to get the most out of each production and better engage audiences. MIMiC complements the existing remote production services The Switch helped pioneer, letting rights holders, enterprises and other content producers choose the level of service they need.

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Live TV events, especially sports, generate unrivalled buzz and excitement among viewers the world over, but live event production is no small undertaking. Remote production offers a smart, flexible model for success in the globalized world of live content, where surging audiences for niche sports, esports and unique entertainment are driving even more demand. The Switch’s remote production services enable broadcasters and other rights holders to continue meeting consumers’ seemingly insatiable thirst for high quality live content while maximizing resources.

The Switch has pioneered remote production for three decades and our Emmy Award-winning team has played a leading role in bringing premier sports to life for major networks and leagues. We know how to put together top-caliber productions and determine what our customers need so they can deliver the best content to viewers around the world.

With The Switch, producing content more efficiently and cost effectively – without compromising quality – is simple. Our end-to-end event production and packaging capabilities scale to meet the needs of a single event or multiple productions. As a home away from home, we support dynamic live sports, news, entertainment and event production in locations across the globe, removing the need for large amounts of equipment and big production crews on site.

With links to every major sports stadium in North America and connections to the leading international sports and entertainment venues around the world, The Switch has you covered from stadium to studio to any screen. Many of the biggest names in sports and entertainment rely on our production services and facilities to create and deliver the world’s major live events.

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Dreamcatcher Replay System

Bravo Integrated Production Platform

Full SDVN IP Video Infrastructure Solutions

Video Modular Products

PHASE - Serving the Brazilian TV Market Successfully since 1980

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Input Interfaces:

HDMI

DVI-D 1.0

HDMI 1.4

Host Interface:

PCIe Gen2 x4

Input Features:

Support for input video resolutions up to 4096x2160 pixels

HDMI Specific Features:

297MHz HDMI receiver

Adaptive HDMI equalizer

Support for customized EDID

Support for extraction of AVI/Audio/SPD/MS/VS/ACP/ISRC1/ISRC2/Gamut InfoFrames

Full colorimetry support

Support for 8-bit signals that use RGB/YUV 4:4:4 color sampling at pixel rate no more than 297MHz

Support for 12-bit signals that use YUV 4:2:2 color sampling at pixel rate no more than 297MHz

Support for 10/12-bit signals that use RGB/YUV 4:4:4 color sampling at pixel rate no more than 170MHz

Support for extraction of audio formation information & channel status data

Support for extraction of video timing information

Support for extraction of 3D format information

Support for extraction of Sony/Canon DSLR time code

Support for Side-by-Side Half, Top-and-Bottom, Frame Packing 3D mode.

Video Capture Formats:

Support for capture image resolutions up to 4096x2160 pixels

Support for capture frame rates up to 144fps

SDK:

Magewell Capture SDK for easy integration, maximum flexibility and performance

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Input Interfaces:

HDMI

DVI-D 1.0

HDMI 2.0

Host Interface:

PCIe Gen2 x4

Input Features:

video resolutions up to 4096x2160 pixels

HDMI Specific Features:

594MHz HDMI receiver

Adaptive HDMI equalizer

Support for customized EDID

Support for extraction of AVI/Audio/SPD/MS/VS/ACP/ISRC1/ISRC2/Gamut/HDR/VBI InfoFrames

Full colorimetry support

Support for 8/10/12-bit color depths

Support for RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color sampling

Support for up to 8-channel IEC60958/IEC61937 audio streams via SDK

Support for extraction of audio formation information & channel status data

Support for extraction of video timing information

Support for extraction of 3D format information

Support for extraction of Sony/Canon DSLR time code

Support for Side-by-Side Half, Top-and-Bottom, Frame Packing 3D mode.

Support for HDR10

Video Capture Formats:

Support for capture image resolutions up to 4096x2160 pixels

Support for capture frame rates up to 144fps

SDK:

Magewell Capture SDK for easy integration, maximum flexibility and performance

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Input Interfaces:

HD-BNC x4

Two connectors are compatible with SD/HD/3G SDI

One connecter is compatible with SD/HD/3G/6G SDI

One connecter is compatible with SD/HD/3G/6G/12G SDI

Support for input of Single Link, Dual Link, Quad Link

Host Interfaces:

PCIe Gen2 x4

Input Features:

Support for input video resolutions up to 4096x2160 pixels

Auto detection of Single Link, Dual Link, Quad Link

SDI Specific Features:

Integrated cable equalizer extending the cable length as follows:

up to 330m for SD-SDI signals

up to 190m for HD-SDI signals

up to 150m for 3G-SDI signals

up to 75m for 6G-SDI signals

up to 40m for 12G-SDI signals

Support for SD/HD/3Ga/3Gb/3Gb-DL/3Gb-DS/6G/12G

Support for 2K (2048x1080) & 4K (4096x2160) mode

Support for RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:2:2 color sampling

Support for 10/12-bit color depth

Support for extraction of SMPTE 352 payload identifier

Support for up to 8 (mono) audio channels at 48KHz

Support for extraction of audio formation information & channel status data

Support for Closed Caption via SDK

Video Capture Formats:

Support for capture image resolutions up to 4096x2160 pixels

Support for capture frame rates up to 144fps

SDK:

Magewell Capture SDK for easy integration, maximum flexibility and performance