12 April 2016

NEWS & VIEWS

LAS VEGAS – To be held at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in Las Vegas , Nevada , USA , 2016 NAB Show is poised to remain one of the world ’ s largest electronic media shows covering the creation , management and delivery of content across all platforms . With more than 1,700 exhibitors set to welcome an estimated 103,000 attendees , the trade show is highlighting a range of solutions from creation to consumption and across multiple platforms , transcending traditional broadcasting and embracing content delivery to new screens in new ways .

Bringing a range of video streaming and recording appliances , multi-camera recording app and OEM products to the NAB Show , Matrox is highlighting the Monarch HDX , a dual-channel H . 264 encoding appliance .

Designed for complete workflow flexibility , Monarch HDX features 3G-SDI and HDMI inputs with frame synchronisation to compensate for unstable sources . Two independent H . 264 encoders provide redundancy , or can be set to stream and / or record at individual settings . From any SDI or HDMI input source such as a camera or switcher , Monarch HDX generates two H . 264-encoded video streams at bitrates from 200Kbps to 30Mbps .

For streaming purposes , the encoders use either RTMP or RTSP protocol to deliver live streams to local or cloud-based media servers . In recording appliances , the

Having already made its 8K mark with the launch of the Daniel2 codec , which can decode multiple 8K and 4K / Ultra HD ( UHD ) streams while performing real-time compositing , colour correction , scaling and titling , Cinegy is expanding on the theme at 2016 NAB Show .

At booth S11116 , Cinegy is demonstrating Cinegy Air , a real-time playout server and multi-channel broadcast automation software , which is performing 8K playout at the show .

Cinegy is also introducing the final release

The Matrox Monarch HDX is leading Matrox ’ s 2016 NAB Show offerings .

encoders write MP4 or MOV files to local USB drives , SD cards or network-mapped drives for post-event editing or archiving .

New features include implementation of Ross Video ’ s Dash- Board Connect protocols and the introduction of Monarch HDX Dev Tools that allow network- or cloudbased video management platform developers and A / V integrators to control Monarch HDX from within their own custom environments .

Other highlights at booth SL6317 include the VS4Recorder Pro for use with Matrox VS4 quad capture cards . Each VS4 Recorder Pro frame-accurately captures up to four video and audio inputs to create files for use with popular editing apps from Adobe , Apple and Avid , and for archiving .

Matrox DSX Developer Products , meanwhile , combine a full range of multi-channel SD / HD / 4K UHD I / O cards , including the new X . mio3 and DSX LE4 families , plus the high-density family of H . 264 encoding cards with featurerich Windows and Linux SDKs and tools for quick app development .

Matrox technology enables OEMs to create advanced broadcast graphics system , video servers , channel-in-a-box equipment , contribution and distribution encoders , and non-linear editing systems that provide round-theclock reliability in even the most demanding environments , according to Matrox .

of the codec at the heart of Cinegy ’ s 8K playout demo , Daniel2 , a GPU-based acquisition and production codec for recording from camera sources , editing , post production , as well as playout . The codec resolves a problem faced when designing 4K / UHD , 8K or even 16K systems that need to handle multiple streams in real time , according to Cinegy . Being totally GPU-focused , Daniel2 eliminates legacy codec dependencies and accelerates the entire production chain .

Jan Weigner , Cinegy ’ s CEO , added : “ With

Shotoku Broadcast Systems is introducing SmartPed , the latest addition to the company ’ s range of robotic camera systems , to the US market .

A three-wheel , smooth-steer XY pedestal , SmartPed features a new height column without any need of pneumatic balancing . It is also equipped with multi-zone collision avoidance and detection systems , as well as a precision engineered electro-mechanical steer / drive system for “ unparalleled levels of performance and reliability ”, says Shotoku .

James Eddershaw , sales director , Shotoku Broadcast Systems , adds : “ SmartPed marks the next phase in the technical and operational developments of robotic systems … [ and ] as with all Shotoku systems , was designed from the outset to provide precise , reliable operation day-in , day-out .”

SmartPed offers instant switchover between local / remote operation , which makes the pedestal versatile and easily operated in any application . No re-reference or calibration is required when switching between these modes , and a pan-bar-mounted local joystick enables easy control from the studio floor as necessary .

Intended specifically for use in high-profile live TV productions , the SmartPed design has reliability and ease-of-use built-in from the start , and its stable height column provides enhanced on-air perfor-

Daniel2 , you can acquire , produce and broadcast in 8K today using standard , off-theshelf commodity equipment . In fact , you can produce in 16K if you want .”

Cinegy is also formally announcing the initial launch of “ Cinegy as a Service ”. All of Cinegy ’ s software technology , starting with Cinegy Air , will eventually be ported to run via cloud-based services such as Amazon Web Services ( AWS ), enabling prospective users to spin up and test drive Cinegy technology in an HD or 4K / UHD cloud .

Shotoku Broadcast Systems is highlighting SmartPed , the latest addition to the company ’ s range of robotic camera systems .

mance during pedestal moves , even at high camera elevations . A local touchscreen panel enables diagnostic and local operation functions to be easily accessible from the studio floor . Floor-level adjustable LED lighting subtly indicates the current status of the pedestal ( moving , referenced , onair , E-stop and so on ), and like all Shotoku robotics systems , Smart- Ped also offers a VR tracking option under both local or remote control .

At booth C8008 , Shotoku is also highlighting Free-d 2 , the latest addition to the company ’ s range of VR / AR tracking systems . Designed for VR / AR news , sports and current affairs live studio productions , Free-d 2 uses advanced video processing algorithms and simple ceiling markers to precisely determine the exact position and orientation of the studio camera , thus providing highly accurate and constantly referenced ( absolute ) position tracking .

Eddershaw continues : “ For many years , Shotoku has been providing broadcasters from around the world with a range of solutions in VR tracking , from simple 2D P & T heads to full-sized 3D systems based on pedestals , cranes and jibs . These systems provide precise , reliable and easy-to-use hardwarebased VR tracking data .

“ Now , the Free-d 2 , which was originally developed by engineers at BBC Research and Development , is the latest addition to the range , but differs in concept to encoderbased hardware tracking . This latest addition extends our range of VR solutions .”