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TRANSFORMING MEDIA WORKFLOWS WITH AI The Chainless
BY ADRIAN PENNINGTON
A trio of former fi lmmakers (Esther Arroyo Garcia, Frederik Böhm, and Christian Hirth) have been working on a software solution “so effective and intuitive” that it will “change the future of video and image processing”. They founded AI start-up The Chainless in Freiburg, Germany, and its AI platform, DeepVA, is now on show at IBC. Garcia, CMO & Co-founder, said: “If you struggle to navigate through your media archive,
our enhanced image search revolutionises search options to fi nd what you are really looking for. Other potential use cases could be identifying the perfect placement for your ads or ensuring your content is inclusive, diverse and leaves a lasting impression on your audience.” DeepVA allows users to combine
different features, tailoring the platform to a business’s unique needs. It can be run on-premises or in the cloud. The software’s latest features include audio analysis, from accurate speech transcription to speaker identifi cation.
New player: DeepVA from The Chainless aims to change perceptions about AI
“Our vision is to help media companies implement innovations faster by integrating AI functionalities across the entire
RAIN WON’T DIM COMPACT LED TORCH DigitalFoto Solution BY DAVID FOX
and colour temperature. It also has wireless control.
The DigitalFoto/Inkee GC60 is a versatile rainproof, daylight/ bi-colour 60W Power Torch LED light. It has a compact, water- bottle-size body, with an integrated buttonless design – instead using a universal control ring at the back that can precisely adjust brightness
The 1kg unit has a novel front mount that fi ts the included refl ector but can also be converted to a Bowens mount for other lighting accessories. It has a TLCI rating of 96+, with dimming from 1% to 100%, and six different lighting effects. It is available as a GC60D5 daylight model or a 2700K-6500K GC60X5 bi-colour version.
media supply chain,” added Garcia. “We would love to inspire and collaborate.” 3.B45a
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It comes with a built-in 142Wh battery, boasting a working time of at least two hours. It also has a USB-C port for charging (taking about two hours) and can be used while charging for continuous lighting.
The GC60 can power other devices. There will also be a smaller version of the light, the GC30. 12.B60
POWER-PACKED BATTERY SELECTIONS STACK UP Swit Electronics BY DAVID FOX
More on the fl oor: The modular Volta fl oor battery
The new Matrix Battery Charger series can charge eight channels at once, with a 100W charging speed for each. There are three versions: the Matrix-B8 (B-Mount), S8 (V-Mount) and A8 (Gold Mount). The Matrix-B8 adopts 33.6v high- voltage charging; the Matrix-S8 can identify the Swit battery model and automatically switch between 16.8v or 33.6v charging; while the Matrix-A8 uses 16.8v 6A high- speed charging. Two 3.5in colour LCD displays
provide real-time information on charging progress, including current, voltage and battery cycle
Light rain: The DigitalFoto/Inkee GC60 Power Torch LED light
times for each channel. The chargers come with a wall mounting plate, as well as standard 19in rack brackets. Also new is the Volta fl oor battery, a modular system that builds up in battery blocks. The top section
is the control unit, including a 500W charger, 12-60v 400W solar charging interface, 65W USB-C and output interfaces. It comes in AC and DC output models. The AC version provides two three-phase power ports with a maximum output
power of 1500W. The DC version provides 12v, 24v, 48v DC outputs, with a maximum output power of 1200W. Both share the same series of 1600Wh battery packs, with no stacking number limit. 12.C31
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