November 2013
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“We have removed the need for directors, vision mixers, graphics people, tape operators and so on”
were looking for an automation system, we chose Mosart because we could see from the way it is designed and the way that it worked, that it was made with producers in mind. Mosart uses a template-based structure that provides the security and predictability essential for our news service. “Once those templates are set up for
each of the scenarios we might face during a programme, you are guaranteed that everything — graphics, audio, video, DVEs and so on — will happen the way you expect each time. The Mosart system has been created with production workflow foremost – and is designed to help operators who work under pressure when they are live, on-air.” Feeding the Mosart system is an iNews system. Other Avid solutions in place at TV 2 include ISIS 7000, Interplay PAM with Assist and Access. Avid NewsCutter XP is used for editing, which is carried out by journalist/producers at their desktops on news packages and by craft editors for more complex projects. Graphics are supplied by three VizRT systems that drive the full-screen, overlay, and studio monitor displays.
Managing manpower Using the automated system allows for the possibility of reducing the number of gallery production staff. And in that connection, TV 2 has introduced new job functions in the form of producer and co-producer. Beyond that, the automation has allowed the gallery operation for regular news programmes to be situated in the newsroom itself. “We have removed the need for
directors, vision mixers, graphics people, tape operators and so on,” reports Michael Jensen, project manager for TV 2’s news department. “The producer sits in front of a three-screen display. The right hand screen shows the output of the graphics system or any other source we care to select to view.” He goes on to explain that the middle
screen shows the output of the studio cameras, the incoming feeds, the prompt, the programme timer and all the other images associated with a traditional gallery set up. He admits the multiviewers images are small — but that the producer is sitting close enough that size isn’t a problem. Immediately in front of the multiviewers is the Mosart console that replaces the normal vision mixer. So, what happens if a live event in the
news programme overruns? How does the producer take over from the automation? “You can use the keyboard to cut
between different sources, such as live signals, cameras, servers and so on. When cutting out of running order, the timing is instantly recalculated. We normally set up one Live item in the iNews rundown to allow for timing such situations, and then use the F10-F11 on the keyboard to go back to DVE setup and live sources,” says Jensen. The third — left hand — screen shows
the iNews system where the producer can follow the rundown and, if necessary
TVBEurope 43 The Workflow
Up close and personal: testing Steadicam moves with dummy news presenter
“Upgrading the news service from SD to HD presented us with an opportunity to create a more visually attractive and versatile on-screen look”
Kjeld Skovlund
make any script amendments. Jensen continues, “When we go on air we simply go to the centre keyboard and GUI and it all operates very simply. The producer can control all that happens during a show. If he or she decides to amend an item during the show, everyone is aware of that change, because everything is connected through the Mosart system. Furthermore, the system keeps the audio, video and graphics all in sync.”
Updating the look The VizRT system is also employed to provide images to the new 11m videowall incorporated into the new studio. This videowall is illuminated by three Barco HDF-W26 projectors that provide blended back projection on a curved screen. “Upgrading the TV 2 news service from standard definition to HD presented us with an opportunity to create a more visually attractive and versatile on-screen look,” states Skovlund. “Using the videowall provides numerous opportunities for many creative options for studio interview programmes as well as presenter-to-camera shots.” He continues, “A number of options
were considered before selecting Barco — plasma, fluorescent, LED and backlit LCD technologies. But in the end the image quality of the Barco, together with the brightness closely matching the studio lighting, led us to our choice. It is also very important for the news programmes that there are no visible transitions between screens in the videowall. The Barco solution provides the means to achieve this result, while creating a realistic background without receiving shadows from talent.” Although the newsroom-based gallery operation works well for regular news
programmes, a more conventional control room linked to the news studio has been built for special events. “Again, there is an emphasis on equipment that has proved reliable in the past,” confirms Bruun. “This additional equipment includes a Grass Valley Kayenne vision mixer, two Studer Vista audio control desks, Miranda multiviewers, Gunterman & Drunk KVM systems, TC Electronic audio interfaces, Genelec stereo and surround-sound monitor loudspeakers,
Miranda glue, plus Omneon and EVS studio servers.” He concludes, “The news operation of TV 2
continued without a break during the build and operator training was carried out without the regular output being affected.”
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