theibcdaily Cracking the Enigma code
Cryptography Research
By Monica Heck
One of the world’s earliest cryptographic machines, the Enigma, is on show at the Cryptography Research stand. Owned by the company’s president and chief scientist Paul Kocher, this original naval machine from World War II was used by Germans to encrypt communications with boats in the earlier part of the war. “The breaking of the Enigma by first Polish, then French, then British – and the US also likes to take credit – certainly
Sky monitors 4K SGO post
Canon By David Fox
Sky has ordered Canon's DP-V3010 4K professional reference displays for three high-end SGO Mistika post production suites. The DP-V3010 uses Canon’s own custom- developed image processor, to ensure consistent brightness and colour, making it easier to achieve a higher level of uniformity across the entire screen during post production editing. The monitor automatically corrects any changing colour and luminosity over the course of time, to guarantee stable display performance and high levels of reliability.
“Our Mistika systems sit at the
centre of our workflow and the exceptionally advanced colour grading functions demand monitors that enable us to edit footage accurately. Having tested many 4K screens currently in the market, the Canon DP-V3010 performed the best for our production needs,” said Cara Cheeseman, Sky’s senior operations manager for entertainment and creative. The DP-V3010’s 4096x2560
resolution means that its IPS LCD panel can display native DCI 4K video (4096x2160) without any scaling. The 30-inch reference screen also offers a wide 178° viewing angle.
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Sweden in Netherlands: The Swedish Pavilion at IBC was officially opened at IBC by Håkan Emsgåard, the Swedish ambassador to the Netherlands, here shown with Amanda Hallberg of Business Sweden. Six Swedish companies are participating in the Swedish Pavilion: Flowcine, Nexeven, Sprinkle, Videoplaza, Vidispine and Wyberry Technologies, offering broadcasting solutions ranging from products and services within online video, wireless transmission of data solutions and accessories for professional photographers. – Ian McMurray 5.B22
as well as other old cypher machines. They’re very rare, as anyone who was
operating an Enigma machine was supposed to have destroyed it.”
Kocher explains the The original WW2 Enigma naval machine makes an appearance at IBC
played a huge role in the course of World War II,” explained Kocher.
“The rich history of both the successes and failure of these
historical security systems are certainly analogues to the failures of current security systems,” he added. “I’ve owned two Enigma machines
presence of the Enigma on his company’s stand as a bit of interesting history, combined with an approachable way to see security being done. “The things we do security-wise are hidden nowadays. The mathematics have changed dramatically, of course but this is more relatable, in a way.” Cryptography Research, a division of Rambus,
specialises in semiconductor security R&D. 14.C17
Quint-Split display Cobalt Digital
By Heather McLean
Cobalt Digital has revealed a record-breaking number of product launches here at IBC, with 13 in total, including its new Quint-Split Multi-Image Display Processor. The show sees the debut of the 9970-QS 3G/HD/SD- SDI/CVBS Quint-Split Multi-Image Display Processor, which is capable of auto-detecting and displaying up to five independent 3G/HD/SD/Composite inputs on one card with the ability to cascade additional cards. An Ethernet-based GUI control enables intuitive set up of video windows and advanced on- screen graphics, and a
simultaneous display output over SDI and HDMI supports flexible system design and easy integration. The 9970-QS is ideal for outside broadcast vehicles and production control rooms, claimed Colbalt.
Fischer distribution: Canford has announced that it has been chosen as the sole UK broadcast distributor of the new Fischer FiberOptic Series, a high performance product of Fischer Connectors. Fischer Connectors’ premium fibre solutions offer best in class optical performance and reliability needed for a stable optical link, combined with easy mating and easy field cleaning. Fischer stated that the products perform well in harsh environments and have a high ingress protection (IP68) when mated, and IP67 in unmated conditions. This rugged push-pull connector is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, claimed Fischer Fibre Connectors, and comes pre-cabled for maximum performance and time saving. Pictured: Fischer Fibre Connectors Dan Saxton and Canford’s Chas Luchford. – Heather McLean 9.C01
Additionally the Quint-Split Multi-Image Display Processor is also available as part of Colbalt’s Blue Box Group, which offers peak performance from compact conversion modules at low cost. Commented Chris Shaw, EVP sales and marketing at Cobalt Digital: “We’re excited to bring over 13 new and enhanced products to IBC. Our customers play a critical role in our development process and we’re thrilled to respond with reasonably priced solutions that target exactly what they need to keep them technically advanced and financially sound.” 10.B44
In Brief
MELite versatility for XT2k switcher A new video production switcher capable of transforming a traditional AUX bus into a functional M/E with cut, mix, wipe and key control has been launched by FOR-A at IBC2014. The HVS-XT2000 (XT2k) 2 M/E switcher allows up to 40 SDI inputs and 22 outputs and is said to provide “powerful features unavailable in other switchers in its class.” Among those features is MELite which offers the AUX bus transformation function and provides the XT2k with the capabilities of a 6 M/E switcher plus the building blocks for upstream and downstream transition effects. Operating on what FOR-A calls a V6 XT2K engine, the new switcher is capable of coping with SD, HD, Full HD (3G) and 4K. “The XT2000 switcher was designed based on significant customer feedback,” said Hiro Tanoue, president of FOR-A Corporation of America. Operators can deploy a MELite as a third M/E, transforming the switcher to a 3 M/E switcher with a 3 M/E panel. The XT2k was developed for OB trucks, live events, television studios, houses of worship and educational settings. It will start shipping in Q1 2015. 2.A51
Targeted ads for live television The new AdCaster product has been introduced at the Motama stand, enabling regional and targeted adverts for live TV services, either as full replacement or for augmenting the original content. AdCaster supports IPTV multicast as well as Internet or OTT streaming. Motama is also showcasing HEVC support for its product line of transcoders CodecCaster. A demonstration of live transcoding will show the differences in quality and bitrate of AVC/H.264 vs. the new HEVC/H.265 codec. This follows the news that Motama transcoders are now Dolby certified, which allows for converting high-quality live streams with Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus audio to AAC format. 14.H19
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