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www.tvbeurope.com March 2013
Ultra-slow-motion under the spotlight
By Melanie Dayasena-Lowe
I-MOVIX WITH TWO new products, I-MOVIX will display its X10 and X10+ ultra- motion systems and realtime de- flickering system for SprintCam Vvs HD and X10, combined with XT servers from EVS. The I-MOVIX X10 is said to be the
industry’s first live ultra-motion solution to deliver a continuous realtime output of up to 250fps at native HD resolution and image quality. Giving production teams continuous access to instant replays at up to 10 times the normal frame rate, X10 far outstrips the performance of existing continuous super-slow motion systems, which are restricted to three times slower than realtime, or 75fps. Developed in partnership with EVS,
the X10 system is used with an EVS XT3 production server under LSM control and provides a familiar user interface and controls that any broadcast crew can use immediately, without any special training. The X10+ system can also operate
on an extreme slow-motion mode at frame rates up to 2,600fps in 1080i50 or up to 5,600fps in 720p60 (100x slower than live action) with instant replay, making this new I-MOVIX solution the first fully integrated ultra- slow-motion system for live HD broadcast production. For the first time at NAB 2013,
I-MOVIX will show the capabilities of its new realtime de-flickering solution, designed for use with SprintCam Vvs HD and X10 systems. Claimed to be the world’s first realtime turnkey system it provides an efficient solution to the flickering problem encountered by any high-speed camera user. “Ultra-slow-motion is now firmly
established as a must-have production tool, and at NAB 2013 we are introducing two new products that will make it even more compelling. The X10 and X10+ realtime continuous systems, together with our revolutionary real-time deflicker system, make ultra-motion even more versatile and beautiful than ever before,” said Laurent Renard, I-MOVIX CEO. C4742 (Belgian Trade Commission)
Swift reaction to Miranda takeover
By Fergal Ringrose Softel
FOLLOWING THE recent acquisition of Softel by Miranda Technologies, a Belden Brand, the company will showcase Swift, its family of re-architected solutions for closed captioning/subtitling and video description software. Swift offers end-to-end captioning
NAB finds its PlayMaker
By Fergal Ringrose Orad
PLAYMAKER ISOrad’s SD/HD, slow- motion video server designed to meet the growing challenges of live sports productions. PlayMaker provides up to eight I/O channels of high quality ingest in multiple video formats, including DVCPRO, DNxHD and JPEG2000, with synchronised slow-motion replay, and powerful yet simple editing tools. PlayMaker is ideal for live outside broadcast productions as well as sports highlight editing in a studio environment. When working in a studio environment, PlayMaker offers a dedicated work mode for highlight editing of multiple playlists from various incoming feeds.
Designed for technical directors/ switcher operators, TD Control streamlines video box production workflows by consolidating video sources and graphics, delivering a single composited image to the switcher. The breakthrough TD Control technology provides flexibility, including the ability to switch, while on air, from six video sources to six completely different video sources with one click of a button. PowerPlay is a turnkey post production solution for managing live sports productions. Capabilities include ingest and instant highlight editing integrated through a dedicated sports media asset management platform. PowerPlay is designed to provide a complete solution for large scale
Contribution to live events
By Fergal Ringrose Sencore
SENCORE’S NEWMRD 5800 advanced modular receiver/decoder supports today's highest quality contribution video feeds and provides H.264, MPEG-2, 4:2:2, 4:2:0, 10-bit, and 8-bit decoding with effortless automatic detection and configuration. Field-upgradable software licensing enables a pay-as-you-grow approach to better video quality, and with full HD decoding and output up to and including 1080p60 and 3G SDI outputs, the operator can be confident that the system is truly future-proof. The MRD 5800 offers up to eight PIDs of audio decoding to deal with the multichannel, multilingual environment of live-event coverage. The system is ideal for many types of contribution environments, including large-venue OB
productions, satellite trucks, and fixed- point contribution, as well as high-end distribution in which tools such as 4:2:2 chroma sampling are in use. Sencore's new MRD 4400 is a cost- effective SD decoder capable of being upgraded to HD via a software license. It supports decoding of H.264 and MPEG-2 video to broadcast-quality outputs via SDI and composite interfaces. With up to four audio services, distributors can meet upcoming descriptive video requirements while still supporting surround or alternate language services. Multiple input options such as satellite, ASI, IP, and 8VSB ensure the 4400 will easily interface into any monitoring and/or operational video distribution application. The system also allows operators to demodulate, de- encapsulate, encapsulate, and decode simultaneously for local requirements. SU2616
solutions that enable the creation, repurposing, encoding, transcoding, insertion and transmission of closed captions and subtitles in a wide array of file formats while increasing reliability and productivity. Swift TX from Softel is a flexible
and cost-effective subtitle/caption management and transmission platform that reduces workflow complexity and increases reliability and productivity. The
versatile solution
features realtime transcoding and a class- leading range of automation interfaces, along with the widest support of file formats available.
Also on show will be MediaSphere, an interactivity platform that supports an array of interactive technologies including connected TV, second screen and set-top- boxes. MediaSphere Bridge is a second
screen solution that connects to broadcast automation from any major manufacturer and, thanks to Softel’s unique relationships with multiple Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) system providers, offers either in- broadcast triggers or ACR solutions to facilitate interactivity between the TV and smart TVs or second screens. N2531
sporting events, offering fast- turnaround of content and advanced data management tools. iFind is a media management solution that provides users with the
ability to manage the essential elements of a professional broadcast server, graphics and archive systems from a web browser. SL5709
Stingray beaches in Vegas By Fergal Ringrose
Pebble Beach PEBBLE BEACHSystems is launching its Stingray channel-in- a-box range in the US at NAB. Stingray is a realistically priced, fully featured channel in a box suitable for any system from one to over 100 channels. Stingray enables the fast
deployment of a wide range of channel types, including more complex dynamic channels that incorporate extensive live content and frequent schedule changes, as well as simpler clip-based channels. It features an uncluttered user
interface that can cope with late breaking changes, and caters for multiple languages as each system is
fully Unicode compliant. It features multi-format playback capability, and represents a solution for the launch of HD channels, and for SD channels required to play back HD source material. “Stingray exploits our experience
in delivering best of breed automation and integrated channel technology and enables us to offer a flexible, 64 bit, fully Unicode solution with the best control layer on the market,” said Eric Openshaw, general manger of the company’s US outfit, Pebble Broadcast Systems. “There’s a strong portfolio now featuring Marina enterprise level automation, the Stingray Channel in a Box range, and Dolphin integrated channel technology.” N1114
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OTT, web and 4K broadcast is about providing an all-round heightened viewer experience and that should include accessibility services. Our OTT & web subtitling solutions ensure a consistent presentation and improved visual quality of your subtitles & captions on all web video players with minimal player development. And as a dependable supplier of quality HD subtitle transmission systems to some of the world’s largest broadcasters, you can be confident of the same reliability in our 4K solution. Who are you going to trust?
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