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corresponding to camera 1, there will always be either the live output of camera 1 or a replay of camera 1, minimising the risk of error. A 4 x 1 router is also included to put a replay output to a different switcher input for special purposes, when required. So in the simplest operation, if the operator sees some interesting action just use the jog wheel to scroll back to the beginning of it then press replay. One, some or all channels can go into replay. All replays will appear on the live camera buttons for the director. There is a T bar to control the variable speed replay, from 0% to +/-200%, with the range and sensitivity set up by the operator.
Alternatively, the operator can mark an event using a single key. This creates a clip automatically, with the time before and after the event determined in the ZEPLAY set-up. The clip duration is easily changed, so it can be set to the right format for the event: fast-paced games like basketball typically have just a few seconds for a replay, while slower sports like golf can have leisurely reviews. Obviously you can jump to the pre-set start of a clip then use the jog wheel to adjust the in point to suit the particular piece of action: this is just a guide.
These tags also create a timeline of the event, so the operator can quickly build up a highlights package. Tags mark all four channels but not all cameras may have captured something useful, so if there is time the operator can rate each clip, making the assembly even easier. This is also read by the built-in melter, which outputs all content required to be kept, either to a conventional melt roll on tape or to an external disk for archiving.
Applications
ZEPLAY provides high-quality, high- reliability replays for live events, at an affordable price and with a completely intuitive user interface. The good news is that broadcasters, sports federations and stadiums around the world are picking up on it to add production value that meets audience expectations.
So we see it being used in the travelling kit for sporting events. In the States, for example, the Professional Bull Riders rodeo circuit provides video and multiple replays of the action in the ring, with a crew of just three: director, graphics operator and ZEPLAY. According to
Video replays are a central part of the live sports experience, on television and increasingly in the
stadium itself. The ZEPLAY solution makes it possible for many more operations, through affordable hardware and ease of use.
PBR’s Danial Semar: “The user interface is really, really simple. An operator can be up and running with the basic functionality within minutes, and be a power user within the hour.”
We are also seeing great interest from permanent stadium installations. A football ground, for example, might take camera feeds when a broadcaster is covering the game, and rent in cameras for other games, and deliver a continuous big screen experience with pre-match live and recorded content, replays of the action and a post-game wrap-up. All that can be delivered by a regular member of the club’s AV team: there is no need to bring in an expensive freelance operator. Using a member of the team means that the operator is likely to have a better understanding of the flow of the game and the stars of the team, so will know how best to tell the story to serve the fans.
Video replays are a central part of the live sports experience, on television and increasingly in the stadium itself. The ZEPLAY solution makes it possible for many more operations, through affordable hardware and ease of use.
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