NEWS & VIEWS
September 2018
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KVM-over-IP brings IT and broadcast into the same world
In an attempt to create optimal and
efficient broadcast workflows, Gunter-
mann & Drunck (G&D) is offering its
keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) so-
lutions, in turn bringing IT installations
into the world of broadcast.
For instance, G&D is showcasing the
ControlCenter-IP, a matrix system to extend
and switch computer signals via IP-based
networks on Layer 3. With ControlCenter-IP,
even the largest IT installation can be scaled
and implemented via IP access, says G&D.
When paired with the DP-Vision-IP ex-
tender, and the new extenders for KVM-over-
IP DP1.2-Vision-IP and DL-DVI-Vision-IP, the
central appliance ControlCenter-IP forms a
strong KVM matrix that offers “pixel-perfect”
video quality, high performance and reli-
ability for broadcast-typical control rooms.
The ControlCenter-IP complements
G&D’s existing portfolio, and is integrat-
Brainstorm demos
‘hyper-realistic’
AR action
3D graphics and virtual studio solutions
provider Brainstorm is highlighting its latest
enhancement for “hyper-realistic” content
creation.
For instance, the company is demon-
strating a theatre presentation based on
photo-realistic virtual sets, augmented reality
(AR) and broadcast applications, where the
synthetic images will be “undistinguishable”
from real images. According to Brainstorm,
this is made possible through the combina-
tion of the Brainstorm eStudio renderer with
the Epic Games Unreal Engine within the new
Combined Render Engine application.
At booth 7.C19, Brainstorm is also ex-
hibiting Aston, a motion graphics creation,
CG and playout system. Aston is packed
with advanced graphics creation tools
and object properties, including advanced
primitives, textures, materials and shaders.
Consequently, Aston is able to perform any
graphics applications, from channel branding
to news and sports graphics with charts, clas-
sifications or bumpers, and from data-driven
statistics to AR interactive objects.
Brainstorm is also launching the third
edition of InfinitySet, which combines As-
ton graphics material to empower users to
produce visually engaging content within
the virtual studio environment. InfinitySet 3
provides AR features used by broadcasters
globally to create graphics and shows. Tech-
nologies like TrackFree or features such as
TeleTransporter, 3D Presenter or VideoGate
are also integrated within InfinitySet.
To complete the graphics range, Brain-
storm is displaying Neuron, the company’s
pathway to broadcast graphics, traffic and
branding management solution.
Brainstorm is launching the third edition of
its InfinitySet, which supports AR features
used daily by broadcasters around the world
to create programmes using virtual sets and
graphics.
ed with functionalities such as
monitoring and simple network
management protocol (SNMP),
scripting and scenario switch-
ing, push-get and CrossDisplay-
Switching for intuitive operation
at multi-monitor workstations.
Visitors to booth 1.D39 can also
check out G&D’s portfolio of clas-
sic KVM systems, which has been
updated with the launch of six new
versions of the compact matrix series
ControlCenter-Compact.
Current additions include expansion
stages with 176 and 128 CAT ports, as
well as mixed versions with 32 fibre ports,
and 16/32/48/80 CAT ports. All systems
feature G&D’s HDIP compression tech-
nology in the latest development stage,
which enables a lossless transmission of
video signals with a resolution of 4K/
Ultra HD (UHD) at 60Hz.
The ControlCenter-IP is a matrix system to extend and
switch computers signals via IP-based networks on Layer 3.