element not found in regular fixed PTZ shots.
The Blackcam B40 was an ideal solution for Rogers Place for many reasons. It’s simple to operate, it offers multiple preset positions, it is programmable and has repeatable camera moves. The fast dolly speed enables the operator to quickly reposition the camera. The simple fibre network interface makes cabling easy and reliable over long distances. The installation is compact and clean.
“We’re very excited to make use of this new, dynamic camera angle for all of our productions at Rogers Place. The team’s regional and national broadcaster Rogers Sportsnet is also taking a feed off of the camera mounted on the B40 for its production. It’s a beautiful angle that greatly augments the hockey coverage offered to our fans. The onsite commissioning and technical support offered by Blackcam was thorough, informative and professional. And finally, the price point for the performance is exceptional” Keith Hough adds.
CAPTURING PERSPECTIVES FROM ANGLES PREVIOUSLY UNREACHED
In September Blackcam partner All Mobile Video New York supplied the Hugo Boss Fashion Show for the 4th time with a Blackcam B40 system. Regardless of the venue the show takes place at: on the 43rd floor of the World Financial Center or at the Skylight Clarkson Square, setting up the Blackcam System is easy and fast. Due to its small size and versatile setup Blackcam can be mounted into venues with very
low ceilings, where other systems wouldn’t fit in.
A typical setup for a Hugo Boss Fashion Show is to have the Blackcam B40 flying above and slightly to the side of the runway. This allows the video director a unique shot; leading, or tracking the models from a profile the entire distance of the runway. For the most recent event, AMV was requested to supply 40 meters (131.2 ft) of track. However, once the team arrived on site, the needs changed. Fortunately, the Blackcam system is flexible, allowing to add or remove track sections easily. It was hardwired, with a flying cable management system, making it possible to avoid battery changes and other delays, although the Blackcam is capable of being wireless as well. The B40 was carrying a Sony HDC-P1/3 camera with a Fujinon HA13x4.5 tri-servo lens.
Regarding the Nomination for the 2016 37th Annual Sports Emmy Awards – The George
Wensel Technical Achievement Award, Tom D’Angelo (AMV Director) reflects: “We’re honored anytime the broadcast/television production industry offers us recognition. Our utilization of the Blackcam B40 for basketball coverage is in many ways a first. Never before has a director been able to get a camera in motion along the court’s sideline, so close to the players. To facilitate that shot we built the track and dolly system under the parquet floor of the court! Only the pan/tilt arm and the camera were visible to the audience and athletes. This reduced distractions while increased safety to the players. Blackcam is smaller, lighter and faster than its competition allowing us to use it closer to the action!”
B10, B20 and B40 at Concert Recordings and Music Shows
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