TVBEurope 61 IBC2012 Show Preview Hi Tech Systems Avita takes on sport By Monica Heck
HI TECH SYSTEMS is demonstrating an enhanced version of its Avita live production control system at the show this year: Avita Sports and a multi-camera record and review application. Avita is a live production system designed to capture, edit and playout media from multiple sources easily and quickly using touchscreen technology and modular hardware panels to allow multiple users to access multiple server ports over a network. Based on the architecture of the original model, Avita Sports incorporates specifically designed software and an associated T-Bar hardware panel module that facilitates the accurate slow motion replay desired for sports events. The multi-camera record and review application targets studio
THE NEW portable three- section Cartoni Jibo is a versatile, cost-effective lightweight jib that can carry up to 15kg and fits into a practical lightweight wheeled case. Its three easily assembled sections provide operational flexibility and can be put together or taken apart in under three minutes. It has a horizontal lock for safer set-up. The jib weighs 12kg, folds
The Avita system has been enhanced for sports production
production, where live recording, rapid playback and convenient review facilities are critical. The Avita engine comprises
the core of the system and has several software extensions such as a MOS interface, multiple server port control from one panel, scheduled play and
record, logging and highlights applications, tape archive ingest and automated playout from single or multiple ports. Avita is designed to interface
with any video server using industry standard professional control protocols. 10.A49
down to 1m in length, and allows shooting from ground level to 2m in height. The rear part of the
arm, which holds the counterweights, is extendible for accurate camera balance, while the front telescopic arm permits the Jibo to work in a wide variety of shooting positions or requirements — under-slung, sideways, etc.
Cartoni
Versatile lightweight three-section jib
By David Fox
Head on: Cartoni’s new Jibo offers a variety of shooting positions
It can be used with any 100mm bowl base tripod and for heavier set-ups a Mitchell base adapter is available. Jibo’s standard configuration includes a rugged, waterproof lightweight resin case with wheels, 100mm bowl base head attachment with multiple orientation, left to right and on/under and two spirit levels. 11.C30