#IBC2025
CENTRAL CONTROL DELIVERS MORE ACCESS Guntermann & Drunck BY KEVIN EMMOTT
As live production demands faster response times and more fl exible infrastructures, Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) is showcasing a range of real-world OB van and studio workfl ows.
In OB vans, G&D’s compact KVM extenders and matrix systems free up space for personnel
G&D KVM systems address the challenges of mobile broadcast units and live control rooms by enabling centralised access to multiple computers and video sources from a single operator station. In OB vans, the company’s KVM extenders and matrix systems separate high-performance computers from the operator workspace, reducing heat and noise in the production area while freeing up space for creative and
YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND Ningbo Laobei
Photographic Equipment (Raubay)
BY DAVID FOX
Typically, a spinning product pack shot spins the subject, but Raubay’s 360 Spinner range spins the camera around it, which can provide a dramatic alternative, particularly where the subject is a person. There are now three 360 Spinner packages available: the Standard, a recently introduced Lite model, and the latest 360 Degree
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technical personnel. Operators can switch between systems on the fl y and use intuitive interfaces that allow real-time access with pixel- perfect image quality. For live studios, G&D supports multi-user, multi- system collaboration. Directors, technicians and editors can share systems or operate independently, switching between control and graphics machines, ingest stations, or automation systems without physically moving between consoles.
The company also integrates video processing features such as multiviewing, allowing operators to monitor multiple feeds in parallel with support for 4K resolutions, redundant architectures and signal encryption. 8.B51
Spinner – Cine version. The fi rst two are manual, but the Cine is electric, with an all-new design that includes remote control, even-speed motion and adjustable speed for greater shot precision. Its centre 120cm-diameter plate can take a 900kg payload, while its crossbar can hold a 60kg camera rig. The motor can spin at 4.5rpm to 9rpm. There is also an optional cube background kit for holding backing boards, refl ectors or lights.
The central Spinner table takes a 150kg payload in the Standard
Like a record, baby: The 360 Spinner – Cine adds an all-round aspect to storytelling
model; it can carry most people, while the Lite version takes 20kg and is best suited to product shots. The Lite version can take cameras weighing up to 2kg, while the Standard carries 5kg – but only 2kg if using its optional extended
SHARPENING LIVE PRODUCTION WORKFLOWS LiveU
stability and effi ciency during live events.
BY KIRSTY HAZLEWOOD
The LiveU EcoSystem is a modular and scalable platform designed to meet a wide range of production needs, from remote coverage to hybrid cloud setups. It includes LiveU IQ (LIQ), powered by AI and historical data, which optimises connectivity in real time, ensuring
LiveU is also highlighting the Actus X intelligent monitoring platform, following the recent acquisition of Actus Digital. The system provides mandatory QA compliance logging alongside technical monitoring and AI-powered content analysis across all feeds and formats. Samuel Wasserman, CEO and Co-founder, LiveU, said: “In an
or background camera pole. Users can also add a background Monitor Mount, while there is a Lite extension kit that does 360º fl ip shooting, which goes over and below the subject. 12.A66
industry where uncertainty can derail even the best-planned productions, we’re focused on one simple promise: helping our customers be sure at all times, and in any environment. “At IBC2025, we’re revealing innovations that represent a major shift forward in live and fi le-based production capabilities. This isn’t just about incremental improvements – it’s about
Wasserman: ‘Fundamentally changing what’s possible’
fundamentally changing what’s possible.” 7.C19
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