March 2014
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TVBEurope 31 Systems Integrators Forum
McCaw:We are watching the channel in a box business very closely as it is a logical way of expanding existing infrastructure cost efficiently. Additionally, the way infrastructure is built for realtime signals may well change in the next couple of years, so we are watching carefully how IT standards develop. Moore: I think the current
camera systems still need a little more development for practical 4K OB applications, especially around the lenses, comms/ control, and so on. I also think there is more work to be done around the area of standardised file delivery — the DPP initiative is a great start, but more manufacturers need to commit to adopting AS-11 type workflows and making it easier for the broadcasters and production companies. Phillips: There’s no doubt the quality of lenses and cameras at all price points are now outstanding. However, media asset management still remains a challenge due to inter- operability and customisation
issues. Systems Integrators can offer substantial experience in the vagaries when implementing bespoke MAM systems into their operations and thus help mitigate such risks.
Are there increased calls for video over IP projects?
Baumanis: Yes, we hope that 2014 will be a video over IP year for broadcasters. At this moment there are discussions with customers and manufacturers with likely infrastructure implementations not earlier than end of 2014. Burgess: As already mentioned, we have seen an increasing interest in Ka band satellite access requirements and much of this is driven by delivery of video over IP, especially for news acquisition. We are also seeing an increase in
the requirement to deliver IP video over aggregated mobile phone networks. IP is gradually making inroads into the video and audio infrastructure. At first it was used in islands of post production and graphics, now it is acquisition and delivery. We are already seeing the first IP crosspoint video routers coming onto the market, and we expect this to be an increasing trend Dusil: There is a lot of
traction in video over IP as clients realise that implementing an end-to-end IP workflow helps to streamline processes and reduces their processing delays. Video over IP is part of a computing evolution in the entertainment industry. As IP takes over the delivery of video to the consumer, it makes sense to investigate how it can benefit and improve workflow right from when content is first created. Url: The demand for
innovative technologies for online-based production and distribution of video content is on the rise. Cloud-based system
Gabriel Dusil, Visual Unity Daniel Url, Wellen+Nöthen
architectures, collaborative working, regardless of location, and intelligent web and mobile applications are supposed to enable direct interaction with the audience. With Wellen+Nöthen Venture we have already made our investment in this area and we now also have a stake in
make.tv. This innovative cloud- based live streaming solution combines the functions of
classic TV van production with a high level of flexibility, enabling teams to work together regardless of where they are. In our data centre in Germany we take care of the entire system technology and IP-based video distribution for the TV channel of an international hotel chain. Over 400 hotels on all five continents are connected to this infrastructure.
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