theibcdaily Opinion On the pulse of the times
There is a paradigm shift in developing future integrated solutions for video and audio infrastructure says Thomas Riedel, CEO and founder, Riedel Communications
Heading into IBC2014, we see that few industries develop so dynamically as broadcast, media, and entertainment. The direction seems to be very clear: IT. And while technology is changing the market, both manufacturers and users face new challenges.
Riedel has understood the need for a paradigm shift in terms of developing future integrated solutions for video and audio infrastructures, including the next generation of intercom solutions. Thus, we are offering flexible solutions for today’s and future standards in the broadcast environment that are perfectly matched to customer needs and expectations. In this way, we want to support this challenging paradigm shift to ensure a smooth transition for all our clients into the new world of broadcast IT.
As Riedel has always created
sustainable value through technological leadership, all our current solutions are already based on IT-related architectures. At the same time, we continue to support all the legacy interfaces. With Riedel’s 'plug and play' feature set, customers will be able to continue operating our new systems like they do with our current gear. In this way, we are already introducing our customers, step by step, into this new world of IT-based media infrastructures. The move towards such an infrastructure and more standardised hardware will help to reduce operational costs, enhance workflow efficiency, and create more networking opportunities. This will enable more powerful production and delivery environments without being restricted to any particular hardware platform. It is all about flexible
connectivity beyond any hardware limitations. There is no need for discussions about the right connectivity solution for audio and video signals in broadcast whether layer 1, layer 2 (such as AVB), or layer 3 (such as AES67 for audio or SMPTE 2022 for video). All of these standards have their raison d'etre, and we at Riedel are convinced that there are very good reasons for all three approaches and that they can perfectly coexist.
The question today is not about the standards’ availability to offer state-of-the-art broadcast solutions in the future. It is about how flexible systems should be designed to offer customers an integrated system approach with maximum connectivity options on their standard of choice. By supporting layer 1, 2, and 3 interfaces, we will integrate all three transport layers into one
solution to maintain maximum flexibility and to achieve compatibility at the same time. Riedel has the capabilities needed to solve any broadcast challenge of today and tomorrow. We are ready for the future and look forward to demonstrating this at this year’s IBC, especially with the new system boundaries breaking
New dimensions in vision and sound
Fraunhofer Digital Cinema Alliance
By Michael Burns
The Spatial-AV project, which studies immersive audiovisual media, has announced its latest camera technology and production tools, including light-field and multi-camera processing. In addition, the Alliance is showcasing new technologies from the project
including object-oriented audio coding and live control of spatial audio data objects. Under the project, started at
IBC2012, Fraunhofer experts have developed and introduced new technologies to enhance the workflow for intelligent, modular, multi- sensory 3D recording and production systems. The Fraunhofer Digital Cinema Alliance consists of Fraunhofer IIS, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI,
Fraunhofer IDMT and Fraunhofer FOKUS. The Alliance said that
working with multi-camera or light-field data delivers a great deal of creative potential for further processing, changes or additional effects. This includes re-focusing, changing perspective and viewing angle that can be realised in post production without additional shootings or retakes. The Fraunhofer IIS institute, which is coordinating the
Alliance, is using IBC to present the first plug-ins to enable and test smart processing of this data in a professional post production tool.
The most recent additions to Spatial-AV include an automated stereoscopy system and a mobile 360- degree panoramic camera system, the OmniCam. Recently used for a special
recording during the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, OmniCam
AMOS-6 features previewed Spacecom By Ian McMurray
AMOS satellite fleet operator Spacecom is showcasing the AMOS-6 satellite's capabilities at IBC2014. The company is describing what it believes are AMOS-6's advantages, including a pan-European beam
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and High Throughput Satellite (HTS) Ka-spot beam capacity. The satellite, larger than AMOS- 2 and AMOS-3 combined, is scheduled for launch in 2015 to the 4°W prime orbital position. Offering 39 Ku-band segments and 24 Ka-band beams to provide a wide array of services, AMOS-6 will be fitted with numerous new
technologies including electronic
propulsion capabilities to save on weight and cost. The satellite’s HTS spot beams will, says Spacecom, bring multiple times more throughput than traditional satellites thereby enabling broadcasters to re- think business opportunities in providing various data services, including mass market broadband services.
"AMOS-6 will bring the AMOS
brand to more territories and add greater value for our customers across Western Europe, the Middle East and into Africa,” said Spacecom CEO and president David Pollack (pictured). “We are pre-selling capacity on the satellite and can note that the current pre-sold fill rate is on a steady line upwards." 1.C65
David Pollack: AMOS-6 adds greater value for customers
Tango platform and a new technology, based on a recent collaboration that will change the market.
Our goal is to make our customers’ investments safe and to support them on their path towards the brave new world of IT-based media infrastructures. 10.A31
has also been used to allow concerts and operas to be experienced in panorama up to 360 degrees in UHD. Films from the OmniCam-360 will soon be available via an app that is being introduced at IBC.
Navigation within the
panorama is made possible by the app running on second device, such as tablets, smartphones and laptops. The spectator is able to navigate at will in the videos of concerts or sporting events and can then individually zoom in on a section in the panorama. 8.B80
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