62 TVBEurope
www.tvbeurope.com April 2013
Heavy-duty payload is fluid and flexible
By Jake Young
Sachler SACHTLER PRESENTS its new Ace L fluid head for the first time ever in the US. The new 75mm fluid head carries camera set-ups of up to six kg (13 lbs) and is available with various very lightweight carbon-fibre tripods in a system package. In addition, Sachtler introduces the new heavy-duty ENG 75/2 D HD tripod, which, together with the FSB 6 and FSB 8, makes for a particularly stable and durable combination. Furthermore, attendees can try out the artemis camera stabiliser systems. The new Ace L fluid head expands the
Ace product family, which Sachtler launched in 2011 with the successful Ace M tripod systems. In comparison to Ace M, Ace L has a more flexible payload
A new broadcasting vision By Melanie Dayasena-Lowe
EVS
AS WELLas publicly unveiling its new market–focused strategy, EVS is introducing advanced tools and solutions for enriched live production at NAB. The new strategy includes:
The new Ace L fluid head is seen in the USA for the first time
range of zero to six kg (0 to 13 lbs). Ace L is sold in combination with three especially lightweight carbon-fibre tripods and scores high with typical Sachtler features such as a phosphorescent touch bubble. Whether with a mid-level or ground spreader or with the telescopic TT 75/2 CF tripod for a particularly versatile height range – the Ace L systems can be easily set up, feature intuitive handling, and are reliable partners during a variety of film shoots. C6432
Shuttle accelerates to share media
By Jake Young Signiant
MEDIA SHUTTLE, the newest addition to Signiant’s portfolio of accelerated file transfer solutions, is a next-generation tool for sending and sharing professional media files. By providing an effective alternative to FTP and online file-sharing services — without file size constraints or security risks — Media Shuttle is becoming the solution of choice for media organisations large and small. A flexible subscription-based pricing model makes Media Shuttle an ideal option for project- based initiatives or enterprises planning large-scale deployments.
Tools and algorithms for a stronger voice
By Melanie Dayasena-Lowe
Jünger Audio DESIGNED TOmake life easier for engineers working in radio and TV production, the V*AP processor is the latest addition to Jünger Audio’s *AP product range. V*AP draws on the company’s extensive experience with previous voice processing devices such as its v-series, but adds new tools and algorithms to create a new, easier and more efficient approach to voice processing with no compromise in sound quality.
V*AP’s main task is to offer perfect control of microphone recordings but Jünger Audio has also included processing such as HP/LP filtering, dynamic section, full parametric EQ and de-essing. All of the V*AP functions can be easily performed, making it hassle free for any journalist or reporter to use. Jünger Audio has also provided a
V*AP adds new tools and algorithms to create a more efficient approach to voice processing
dedicated voice leveler combined with a voice over circuit to help integrate voice programs into loudness-based broadcasting on the fly.
Jünger Audio is also showing its M*AP audio loudness processor, which combines an audio monitor controller and a loudness
measurement device in one unit. The company completes its NAB line-up with the T*AP TV Audio Processor and Loudness Logger, a powerful tool that offers customers of all Jünger Audio levelling processors an easy way to monitor the development of the loudness over time. C2333
Media Shuttle’s patent-pending hybrid SaaS architecture gives users access to fast file transfer capabilities through a powerfully simple, branded interface in the cloud while maintaining the file cache within the secure control on the customer network. In addition to the scalability and system administration benefits associated with this approach, Signiant is able to continually enhance product functionality without the need for on-premises software upgrades. New Media Shuttle capabilities for NAB 2013 include secure file sharing for professional media and cloud-based delivery specs. SL8511
l A focus on four key markets: sports, entertainment, news and media l A new internal structure led by a reinforced Executive Committee l A new brand and visual identity to support the new vision of the company “It will,” said EVS CEO Joop Janssen, “enable us to better deliver our investments in R&D and product innovation, help drive the expansion of our sales network, and continue to improve our user training and customer support and bring even better products to the market faster.”
On display at NAB are EVS’ new enriched live solutions based on its unique and reliable XT3 server and a new range of live browsing software and web-based remote production tools that stem from EVS’ powerful C-Cast connectivity technology. EVS Sports is launching a range of new production asset management (PAM) capabilities for sports centres. These include intuitive software and web browsing tools in the IPDirector suite of video production management applications to enable operations,
FORKful By Jake Young
Primestream FORK 4.0, THE newest version of Primestream’s FORK Production Suite for managing and automating broadcast workflows, is being exhibited. With new modules, features, technological
improvements, and integration with third-party broadcast solutions such as Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, hardware such as Harmonic MediaGrid, Quantum archiving solutions and end-to-end workflows with Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), FORK 4.0 is even more responsive, powerful, extendable, and adept at managing large-scale and multisite installations. New modules include the customisable FORK Logger metadata-tagging tool that allows for logging live and prerecorded video as well as improvements to FORK’s underlying technology – such as FORK Drones, dynamic metadata forms, and scripts. The new FORK Logger 1.0 is a cross-platform module part of the acclaimed FORK Production Suite 4.0. The powerful metadata-tagging tool allows for logging live or prerecorded video with a tightly integrated and configurable user interface. FORK Logger 1.0 enables
Joop Janssen on the new strategy: “It will enable us to better deliver our investments in R&D and product innovation”
realtime timeline editing features based on Xedio CleanEdit, and new live logging tools including an app-based logging solution.
EVS Entertainment introduces XFly Streamer, which can stream an entire production with multiple camera angles onto a portable storage platform to speed up recording for multi-camera OB productions and facilitate access to post production.
EVS News will be presented either for end-to-end news operations,
or to add speed and reliability to existing infrastructure.
At NAB, EVS Media is launching a new version of its OpenCube suite with the ability to master MXF JPEG 2000 files in a mezzanine format for production and archive. It provides support for HD, 2K and 4K files, and faster than realtime JPEG 2000 encoding for studios, broadcasters, post production houses and archives. SL2416
The customisable FORK Logger metadata- tagging tool
content loggers to tag video with defined metadata into the FORK environment effortlessly, making assets easier to manage, automate, and monetise.
The heart of FORK Logger 1.0 is a dynamic GUI that contains form panels, button panels, video viewers, marker thumbnail lists, and a bin list of created events, all of which are tools that can be combined – many in a dynamic way – based on the content. FORK Logger supports multiple layouts per system. Users can work live with ingesting feeds or call up existing clips inside FORK. With FORK Logger 1.0, users can log video files so that they can be searched, filtered, and organised by
any metadata entry inside FORK Content Navigator.
Primestream exhibits version 2.0 of FORK Xchange Suite, an application that gives broadcasters instant web access to content on their FORK Production servers from any Windows, Mac, or tablet device. FORK Xchange Suite 2.0 contains new capabilities for creating subclips and markers, as well as an upload manager, extended metadata functionality, multitrack audio control, and more new features that make it easier for media enterprises to manage content efficiently among multiple FORK Production sites. SL6824
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