theibcdaily Multi-camera links via WiFi IDX By David Fox
A new WiFi-based camera link aimed at cable free multi- camera production has been launched by IDX. The CW-F25 uses standard 802.11n technology to keep costs down, but to deliver the quality needed to mix seamlessly with wired camera systems it uses 4x4 MIMO channels with OFDM/64QAM modulation, giving a maximum data rate of 300mbps. This supports
H.264/25Mbps high profile video with four channels of
embedded audio and timecode data. It also supports a second video stream over the link from an IP camera or the Gigabit Ethernet connector on the receiver that can be used to route the main feed into an IP server or network. The signal is resistant to
interference on the popular 5GHz frequency band through the use of beam forming
technology, which has the added advantage of increasing the wireless range to a maximum of 400 metres utilising the standard antennas. Optional external patch antennas are available for both the transmitter and receiver to give a maximum transmission range of 2km where delay is still an acceptable six frames. To increase the resilience of the link, it uses dynamic frequency
selection to scan nine possible working frequencies to determine which will deliver the best performance, while breaks in the transmission are prevented by adaptive variable bit rate, which will decrease signal quality if anything affects the link rather than cut to black.
Return video, intercom, tally and RS-422 remote control are also supported over the link. The CW-F25 should be available early next year. 11.C21
MAM’s new look VSN By Carolyn Giardina
A new UI for VSNExplorer, the company’s PAM, MAM & BPM, is on show from VSN The new look was created
to improve the performance of the system and user experience. Efficiency, flexibility and ease of use have been the main aims in this redesign.
VSNExplorer offers tools to manage the media of a company or group of companies and automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency. Its interface is web-based, and it runs on an open, scalable architecture. “Our goal with VSNExplorer is to turn technology into an ally, allowing the creative industry to concentrate on what it does better: create,” said VSN CEO, Jordi Utiel.
Slope style: VSNExplorer has a new UI
VSNExplorer also includes PAM and BPM modules, the former aimed at production environments, and the latter at enabling the orchestration
and automation of business processes in a simple way, increasing the system’s potential and flexibility.” 7.C21
Sharing the load: Volicon’s Capture application now works seamlessly with Grass Valley’s Edius
New capture and edit workflow Grass Valley/Volicon
Volicon’s VP of global sales. The Capture application
By David Fox
Volicon and Grass Valley have announced a new partnership to enable broadcasters to set up a rapid repurposing workflow in which content is quickly and easily captured, clipped, and edited for delivery to any platform. It links the Capture and
Share applications from Volicon's Observer Media Intelligence Platform with Grass Valley’s Edius video editing software to provide “an accelerated production pipeline to support the rapid creation and delivery of compelling content,” according to Russell Wise,
facilitates realtime capture of up to 720p content from any source and makes it immediately available to users across the enterprise. The Capture application pairs HD H.264 encodes with proxy versions so that both local and remote users can collaborate seamlessly to review content, clip high-value segments, and push them directly into Edius. To accelerate content
distribution, the Share application provides single- click publishing profiles that facilitate rapid processing of content to meet appropriate container and encoding requirements for an array of platforms. 1.D11/7.G23
Optimo offers new Style for 4K
Thales Angénieux By David Fox
The new Optimo Style family of zoom lenses from Thales Angénieux is aimed at live TV and mid-budget cinema productions in 4K and beyond. There are three zooms – two hand-held and one full-size – covering the focal lengths between 16mm and 250mm (with ability to lengthen the range with a 2x extender). The two lightweight zooms are also available with the optional Angénieux lens servo motorisation system. “A wider spectrum of
production content is migrating to a cinematic look with 4K quality and that trend requires equipment which is adaptable to a large variety of cameras, configurations and budgets,” said Pierre Andurand, President and CEO, Thales Angénieux. The 16-40mm and 30-76mm T2.8 zoom lenses weigh less than 2kg each, making them particularly suitable for shoulder- mounted or hand-held cameras. The 7.3kg 25-250mm T3.5 lens, which was introduced at IBC last year branded Optimo DP, is designed as an all-purpose 10x zoom for a variety of production needs.
The lenses have an easily
interchangeable mount (PL, Canon EF, Panavision) for use with a wide variety of cameras, while the Angénieux Servo Unit (ASU) provides control of zoom, focus and iris and is compatible with broadcast remote handles, cinema remote controls and wireless remotes such as Preston (or others on request), and generates lens metadata based on the Cooke/i technology protocol.
The ASU will also be available as an option for all Optimo Lightweight Cine Zooms including the Optimo 15-40, 28- 76mm and 45-120mm lenses. 11.F34
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