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WHY LEDS Birim Yamanlar, head of communication and digital, Zero Density
There’s no denying that LED-based virtual production has become a bit of a buzzword in recent months. Shows like The Mandalorian have put the technology at the forefront of our news agenda, social media feeds and industry events. As a result, we’ve seen broadcasters around the globe face the dilemma of whether to replace their virtual studios with a full LED setup. To anyone wondering whether to make the switch, at Zero Density our answer is always the same: Who says you need to make a decision at all? Our team has decades of experience helping clients like Fox Sports, Riot Games and The Weather Channel deliver photo-real, high-performance real-time graphics for their studios. Trust us: it’s not about having LEDs or having green screens. It’s about having the choice. There are advantages and disadvantages to both these technologies. With LEDs you can avoid green spill, have instant lighting and help talent to present shows without the need to imagine what’s on the green screen behind them. But you can also
run into problems achieving close-up shots without seeing any artefacts, hiding the seams between the screens, and managing delays between moving the camera and images catching up on screen.
“The broadcasters who will have the best real-time graphics will be those who implement a hybrid workflow based on virtual production and virtual studio technology”
That’s why in the future we believe the
broadcasters who will have the best real-time graphics will be those who implement a hybrid workflow based on both virtual production and virtual studio technology. Although there’s a lot of pressure to think of LEDs
as a replacement for green screens and AR, we simply see them as two tools that broadcasters have in their creative toolbox – like different paintbrushes that can help to create a work of art. And we can all agree that
if you want to paint a lot of different paintings, it’s best to have as many brush options as possible. With a hybrid workflow, broadcasters can simply select the best technology for the job at hand, and already many of our users are proving just how powerful this can be. TF1’s Le Mag, for example, used our Reality software to power its virtual studio, augmented reality elements and an LED wall to enhance its live show.
Meanwhile, for its MLB on TBS studio shows,
Turner Sports also used a combination of LEDs, green screens and AR elements to create a studio look that was distinct from other sports broadcasters. There were floor decals backed with a green screen that let users insert a variety of graphics within them, and a freestanding chroma key wall plus LED video wall behind the anchor desk to showcase each individual show and team branding. The broadcast team could simply rely on whichever solution fit best for the shot, in addition to blending them together to create a full picture.
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DIAMOND SHINES BRIGHTLY FOR IP-NATIVE MIXING Lawo
CREATE & PRODUCE BY DAVID FOX
Lawo’s Diamond broadcast console for radio and TV applications is an IP-native mixing system, based on the open AES67/Ravenna audio- over-IP networking standards. It also complies with ST2110-30/- 31 and ST2022-7. Powered by the Lawo Power
Core Engine, the modular Diamond provides expandable I/O, accommodating AES67, MADI, analogue, AES3 as well as Dante audio sources and destinations.
It is available in configurations
WON’T REPLACE GREEN SCREENS
console for radio applications to feature Lawo’s Unified Experience user interface. IP-based studio infrastructure makes it easy to control devices remotely and share information between studios.
The modular Diamond can grow from little to large
from two to 60 physical faders, either as desktop or flush- mounted builds. Fader-adjacent colour displays give extended source information, and two fader layers allow operators to instantly switch between multiple tasks. Silent, motorised
faders and precise encoders inherited from Lawo’s mc² audio production consoles allow integration with automation and playout systems. Programmable, colour-coded LED button and encoder lighting highlights common control functions.
Optional Virtual Extension modules feature HD colour TFT displays for extended information and touch control. Ember+ and HTML5 integration enables control of third-party hardware and software. Diamond is the first Lawo
Diamond employs smart algorithms to speed up production workflows. Assistive mixing technologies enable users to produce compelling, engaging programming. The AutoMix function automatically maintains the balance of multi-mic productions, and AutoMix Grouping allows this to be applied to multiple independent source groups. AutoGain optimises guest and host mic levels with a single button press.
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