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Tachyon drive: Cinnafilm's Tachyon adds motion compensation to the (AT)3 software suite.
Network monitor safeguards signal transport GatesAir
By Michael Burns
Tachyon in frame for adaptive temporal transform toolbox
Dalet By Michael Burns
A combined suite of advanced software technologies for high- performance temporal
conversion has been launched at IBC2014.
The GPU-accelerated motion- compensated frame rate conversion tool, Tachyon from Cinnafilm, is being implemented in Dalet's AmberFin Advanced Adaptive Temporal Transform Toolbox (AT)3.
The company says the combination of frame rate conversion, scaling and de- interlacing functionality creates an automated, reliable industrial transcoding platform for domestic, international and internet delivery.
Launched earlier this year,
(AT)3 already features AmberFin Advanced Cadence Correction (ACC), a fast, CPU-based technology for correcting mixed or broken cadence material. “Transcodes are central to all file-based processes in the creation of domestic, web and
international versions,” said Dalet AmberFin product manager Matthieu Fasani. “Different temporal transforms are required for each version type. For example, filmic material that has been mastered at 30i requires ACC technology to transform it for optimum domestic and web delivery. Whereas international versioning, for example taking European content at 25i and converting it to 29i for US broadcast, requires high-quality motion- compensated conversion. (AT)3 provides the set of tools that allows media facilities to choose the tool that is best suited for a particular piece of media and conversion.”
As well as delivering fast, high-quality, motion- compensated frame rate conversion, Dalet said the combination of technologies also yields a four-times reduction in the amount of hardware broadcasters need to purchase, install and maintain, and includes a fully featured transcoding and format conversion toolset. 8.B77
Intraplex LiveLook, software to improve analysis and troubleshooting for IP transport, has launched. A realtime interactive monitoring solution that works in conjunction with Intraplex IP Link codecs, LiveLook optimises performance for mission- critical audio contribution and distribution networks. GatesAir explained that
LiveLook would provide time-based graphical analysis of network statistics, including burst packets and other performance-related measurements that adversely affect IP signal transport. Built-in data mining algorithms automate packet analysis and report generation, recommending
optimal techniques for error reduction. The company claimed this streamlines the setup, configuration and optimisation of IP networks to reduce complexity and improve overall network performance.
The system also provides analysis of both live and logged data. GatesAir said the graphical nature of LiveLook, in conjunction with log clock association, gives users better insight into performance trends over periods of time. Additionally, the continuous logging of IP packets can lead broadcasters to pinpoint and analyse statistics from a specific time window to review and troubleshoot known performance issues. “Many broadcasters have
already transitioned to IP signal transport, as its reliability is well-established, but to date have lacked tools that provide true visibility
into network performance,” said GatesAir chief product officer Rich Redmond. “It’s just as critical to understand how well live streams and recovery techniques are performing, especially in large contribution and distribution networks.” The company is positioning LiveLook as a complement to reliability techniques already built into IP Link codecs, including dynamic stream splicing, an application that provides hitless recovery of dropped packets via seamless convergence of main and backup streams. GatesAir said this and other integrated redundancy measures ensure IP Link codecs match the performance reliability of traditional T1/E1 circuits, while significantly lowering total cost of ownership. 8.B10
PowerClips and CAMIO4 featured ChyronHego By Carolyn Giardina
PowerClips, ChyronHego’s latest production clip server for broadcast environments, is featured at IBC. Available in a 1RU, 2-channel
standard model or a 2RU, 4- channel fully optioned system, PowerClips is recommended for playback of segments such as news bumpers, station promos and coming ups. PowerClips features a tab-view user interface that allows the operator to layout all command and control panels according to their operational requirements. Key features include the ability to
Q&A Steve Oetegenn, president, Verimatrix
Has IBC come at a good time for the electronic media industry? Why? Yes, as IBC commences, it is evident that the video services industry is experiencing a steady technological shift towards networks and other infrastructure components that will be fundamentally based on IP technologies. This shift opens up a realm of
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possibilities for pay-TV operators – including those presented by the introduction of UHD services – which Verimatrix is excited to explore at IBC.
What do you think are the key developments in, or threats to, your market sector at the current time? The introduction of 4K
services, combined with more pervasive IP and hybrid network services, will push operators to re-think their revenue security strategy. With the rise of the software- empowered video operator, a single content authority plays a vital role in the transition towards hybrid networks and multi-screen services by supporting multi-layered protection and transparent
usage rights.
Why should delegates visit your stand at IBC? At IBC, Verimatrix is highlighting the benefits of taking a comprehensive multi- network security approach to open up a new range of business opportunities, including those presented by 4K services. In particular, we will demonstrate how our new
VCAS Ultra offers operators a comprehensive multi-network security approach today – with the flexibility and scalability to meet their future goals for growth. 4.A55
play multiple layers on a single channel, external automation control via VDCP protocol, and playback of a variety of clip formats supported by Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite and Avid Media Composer. Built-in MOS integration makes PowerClips an integral part of ChyronHego’s BlueNet graphics workflow system for news, sports and entertainment. Among the additional featured technologies on the stand is the CAMIO4, version 4.0 of the company’s graphics asset management server. It integrates a MOS gateway, asset management,
distribution, and playout control. Its created to
provide journalists with an easy- to-use interface with newsroom computer systems that allows users to select, populate and preview graphics templates, and to publish them to a graphics device for playback. Features include Unicode support for multiple languages within the UI and metadata, and .web services based framework for faster processing and expandability. 7.D11
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PowerClips is available as a 1RU or 2RU system.
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