2013
A Safire for Crystal Vision
Crystal Vision brings Safire 3 real-time chroma keyer, which works with 3Gb/s, HD and SD sources and is suitable for all live virtual productions from studio to sport. Safire 3 makes it easy to quickly set up a chroma key using multi-point sampling to automatically get the best possible default settings, and features an extensive range of fine-tuning tools to optimise the picture including various filters, edge shaping, colour correction, colour spill processing and lighting compensation. A frame synchroniser on each input will automatically correct any timing errors, while up to ten frames of video delay adjustment can be used to offset the delay caused by the graphics generators. Including relay bypass protection, Safire 3 forms part of a space-saving modular system, with this 100mm x 266mm module allowing up to 12 chroma keyers or other boards in 2U. Also on show will be two additional keyers from Crystal Vision. 2.B11
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Espial’s TV UX: reimagined
Espial will feature its recent HTML5 RDK innovations at IBC. Espial STB client based on RDK, HTML5, and WebKit will be a part of the showcase. Leveraging the company’s pedigree in open standards, the product demonstrations will highlight the opportunity for pay-TV operators to reinvent their business model with high-performance UX platforms, delivering rapid service innovation, an entertaining UX, integrated social media, and highly personalised TV services. In conjunction with the Espial STB Client, Espial will also showcase the Espial Media Service Platform (MSP). An advanced STB UX must be closely tied to a TV service delivery platform.
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Vimond opens application frameworks
Vimond will demonstrate its collection of licensed development frameworks that enable customers to build end-user experiences for phones, tablets, Macs, PCs, set-top-boxes, and more. The frameworks, which are implemented on Vimond APIs, are built specifically so that a broad variety of portals can take advantage of the feature-rich Vimond platform. Each framework acts as a layer between an API and a portal, tying everything together for a rich viewer experience in a shorter time to market. Vimond application frameworks make it possible for Vimond customers to have full control over their portal development for iOS and Android devices, the Web, connected TVs, and other screens without having in-depth knowledge of Vimond’s APIs. Also on display will be two new features of the Vimond platform’s monetisation engine. The Vimond Video Flow Engine, which serves as the mainstay of the Vimond Platform’s online video services, and the Vimond live event workflow, powered by Vimond’s Video Flow Engine, the core technology that drives the Vimond platform for over-the-top video.
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NUGEN Audio goes louder
NUGEN Audio will be displaying a range of innovations for loudness correction that offer a smarter approach to complying with new loudness regulations whilst maintaining the quality of broadcast audio. An optional upgr ade to the LMB loudness management and correction batch processor and a new multichannel monitoring tool introduce much requested ingest and playout functionality. In addition to the LMB system, NUGEN Audio will introduce MultiMonitor, a new stand-alone software programme that enables users to monitor loudness and true-peak levels on 16 individual meters. NUGEN Audio’s visual loudness metering plug-in, VisLM, now includes a timecode feature, making it possible to relate the loudness parameters directly to timecode references. This gives audio engineers and editors a clear frame-accurate position for any alerts, true-peak overs, maximum values, and other indicators to picture.
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Volicon’s Observer
Version 7.1 of Volicon’s Observer TS MPEG transport stream logging and monitoring system will make its European debut at IBC. Enhanced to accommodate a broader array of inputs, the Observer line boasts support for ASI, QAM, 8-VSB, DVB-T/T2, and DVB-T MPEG TS interfaces. Available on all Observer TS systems — including Enterprise, Pro, and Scout systems — the new interface simplifies deployment and configuration for receiving off-air channels. Observer Mobile gives users access to content anywhere, anytime through an iPad or iPhone. Volicon will feature expandable Observer TS systems that provide a clear path for cost-effective growth of a facility’s monitoring systems. Users can purchase an Observer platform that meets current needs, knowing that as their operations grow, their monitoring system can easily keep pace with expanding monitoring applications and requirements. Volicon’s growing array of software modules also facilitates incremental growth by supplying broadcasters with specific monitoring tools and capabilities as needed.
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