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Tim Thorsteinson’s IBC view – page 8
Women turned to snakes Vir Sanschi, editorial director of Hindustani Times, says India’s TV news is perpetuating superstition Page 3
Crawford salutes Ending his tenure after three years chairing the IBC conference committee, David Crawford salutes the innovators Page 3
Free training: last chance There are several invaluable, hands-on training sessions today, covering topics including the latest post production software and lighting techniques Page 10
Limits in IP networks The annual scientific meeting of the Benelux group of SCTE invites all IBC attendees to hear a short series of lectures on recent technical developments in cable technology, particularly IP over cable Page 12
D-cinema update The d-cinema programme concludes today with an open meeting hosted by the European Digital Cinema Forum Page 12
Exhibitor listing Complete with stand numbers and floor plans for the entire RAI Centre Page 15 Published on behalf of the IBC Partnership by United Business Media Limited
Freeview HD to drive high def adoption by Bob Charlton Monday’s conference heard a compelling case in favo u r o f HDTV on digital terrestrial television (DTT) in Europe. Session chair man Richard Lin d s ay Davies, director general of the Digital TV Group in the UK, forecasts massive consumer demand when Freeview HD launches in the UK on DVB-T2 later this year. He hopes the other European countries can learn from the UK when they launch their own dishless HD services. “In the early days of HD, the UK regulator Ofcom did some research that showed there wasn’t a massive appetite for HDTV, but there was a snag in that they didn’t show consumers any HD content,� said Lindsay-Davies. “Contrary to this research, sales of full HDTV sets are
Richard Lindsay-Davies: Sport and Blu-ray sales set to boost demand for HD content
strong in the UK and currently account for 25% of all TV sales. Sadly, many of these consumers are not experiencing HD content, although the rise of Blu-ray, with the sale of more than 250,000 players in 2008, is help-
ing to introduce consumers to this rich content.� Richard Lindsay-Davies believes that content is key to DVB-T2 penetration and there is an already wide range of HD programmes available in every genre from BBC, ITV and
New Nova TV Pipeline by Carolyn Giardina Nova TV, Croatia’s first commercial nationwide television station, has deployed four Telestream Pipeline HD Dual video capture systems for use in its tapeless HD-OB van. The OB van travels across Croatia recording SuperTalent, a daily reality show. Pipeline was selected for its integration with ToolsOnAir multi-camera production control software and for its fast directto-disk ingest into Nova TV’s Applebased production environment. “Nova TV presented the perfect challenge for Pipeline — a need for robust, scalable HD capture that was well suited for a mobile truck environment,� said Barbara DeHart, VP of marketing at Telestream. LiveCut from ToolsOnAir connects all the elements in a multi-camera shoot. Under the control of LiveCut and ToolsOnAir’s Just:in software, eight
Telestream’s Barbara deHart (left) and Anna Greco: Pipeline is integrated with ToolsOnAir at Croatia’s Nova TV
HD streams are simultaneously captured from the cameras into four Pipeline HD Dual systems for encoding to Apple’s ProRes 422 (HQ). Files are immediately delivered to a central server, where they are ready for access and editing by multiple Final Cut Pro workstations. Telestream 7.C19 ToolsOnAir 7.J47s
Channel 4/S4Cwith new HD channels, such as Five planning to rollout in 2010. “We believe the key consumer drivers for the adoption of HD over DVB-T2 will be major sporti n g eve n t s, s u c h a s t h e F I FA World Cup finals and the presence of many well-known brand names in the HD space,� he said. “Over 70% of UK homes have some form of Freeview – around 43 million are sold into the market – so there’s massive potential for consumer upgrades to Freeview HD. All this is under-pinned by an enormous amount of work by the industry: a wide range of major brand names are supporting this initiative,� he affirmed. By the time the Olympics comes to London in 2012, Lindsay-Davies pred i c t s 9 8 . 5 % Fre ev i ew H D penetration in the UK.
IBC2009 attendance: At 16:00 on Monday, the attendance at IBC was 44,022. The final figure when IBC closes today is likely to be around 9% down on the close of IBC2008, a healthy total given the recent economic climate. “The message I am getting from the generally happy exhibitors is that the quality of visitors is excellent,� said Michael Crimp, IBC’s chief operating officer. “We are having an exhibition at which real business is being done, which is great for everyone. I hope to see everyone back here in Amsterdam next September.� As usual, IBC will publish full numbers and demographic information on the website immediately following the show.
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TV turns women into snakes Conference Analysis by Kate Bulkley The economics of Western newspapers and news broadcasters may be in a death spiral, but in India there is a boom going on in news channels. Of some 400 channels in India, news channels are the biggest category, approaching some 100 in total and there are 35 licences for new news channels pending. “People want to put money into news channels for influence,� said Vir Sanghvi (pictured), editorial director of the Hindustan T i m e s. “ They are doing it to manipulate the government and the news and also many politicians own their own channels.� The news business may be booming but it is not the kind of
news that we are used to in the West, Sanghvi told the ‘Is the Broadcasting Journalist a Threatened Species?’ session in the Forum. “In India we are not worrying about how news is delivered and whether the Web is the future,� said Sanghvi. “The debates we are having are about content. We are in a situation where the definition of news is changing so rapidly that those of us who grew up in the traditional way of reporting news are beginning to wonder where we stand.� Indian news channels have redefined news in the last few years with the emphasis coming away from serious news and going toward the “trivial and frequently the bizarre� said Sanghvi. “There is also worryingly an obsession with superstition.
There are a lot of programmes ab o u t s n a ke s t h at t u r n i n t o women and women who turn into snakes,� he said. “This is a recurring motif in Indian mythology and the news channels have made it their job to find women who turn into snakes. “There are also stories about ghosts. One channel recently claimed it had exclusive footage of ghosts who were not willing to appear on any other channel and this was in the news!� One reason that news channels are booming is that the entry costs for them are very low. Unlike in the West, in India reality programming is quite expensive because it is done in Bollywood style and fronted by film stars. The host of Fear Factor in India is paid $250,000 per episode.
“If you want to enter TV in India, news is the cheapest way to do it,� said Sanghvi. “The channels don’t spend a lot of money on news-gathering. There are no well-researched documentaries. It is usually two people b e h i n d a d e s k a n d a n ov e rworked autocue.�
Both CNN and the BBC operate India news channels but they have very low viewership, while CNBC India is operated by a local franchisee and only runs the US CNBC channel programming overnight. “Indians are really not interested in foreign versions of news,� said Sanghvi.
Optocore achieves sanity with SANE by Dave Robinson In a break from its traditional base, Optocore, a pioneer of digital optical fibre network systems, has unveiled a revolutionary new technology at IBC. Using ring network topology, SANE (Synchronous Audio Network p l u s Ethernet) claims to be the first fully-synchronous Cat5 network system for streaming uninterrupted media in realtime. The system has evolved from the German company’s new AD/D-A X6R and V3R converters launched earlier this year, which
Miller peds up: Miller Camera Support has moved into the camera pedestal model with its first pedestal, a ‘lightweight, portable, one person set up’ Combination Pedestal, that is aimed at corporate studios (the type often used by TV news for financial reports), confined spaces, or confined budgets. “We’ve got an air-assisted column, so you can reposition quickly and easily,â€? said the company’s marketing manager, Heidi Tobin. The pedestal will take a payload of up to 30kg and cost â‚Ź6,300 to â‚Ź7,300 depending on which fluid head is used. 11.D31
offer split AES-EBU ports, sample rate conversion up to 192kHz, and five different card options. This provides huge flexibility at t h e h i g h e s t l e v e l o f f i x e d installations – and therefore massive potential cost savings – s i n c e i t g ive s t h e c u s t o m e r a choice between fibre versions (containing both Optocore and SANE ports), and Cat5 twistedpair alternatives. The patented SANE ring network system offers synchronous and redundant transport of audio and Ethernet; 64 channels of dig-
ital audio with 24 nodes per network; ultra-low latency of just 41.6ms; and ultra-low jitter Word Clock distribution, and 100m distance from point to point. “This reduced channel count over low-cost cable, using the new X6R-TPs, equates to real costeffectiveness and will make flexibl e n e t wo rk i n g mu c h m o re a ffo rd abl e,� s a i d O p t o c o re founder and system inventor, Marc Brunke. “While small networks can now be built extremely efficiently, the seamless integration of SANE with Optocore’s fibre
Crawford salutes innovation
by George Jarrett David Crawford admits to having IBC in his blood. Having chaired the conference committee for t h re e y e a r s – h e p rev i o u s ly headed the papers committee for eight years – he has ended his tenure in order to write a book on mobile TV. Asked how the IBC conference has developed under his charge, he said: “We have made it more reactive to new technologies, and have come away from highbrow set formats. When we focus on a subject, we facilitate
unrivalled learning and debating opportunities. “ I t h a s b e e n a t h re e - ye a r process, and we ended up this time with radically new things like the Innovation Arena, an emulation of the Dragons Den format, and being able to bill an international star, Harry Shearer, for a master class,� he added. A big driver for Crawford has been to involve next generation engineers, managers and content producers. “We have implemented this through posters and sessions like
Marc Brunke: “SANE will make flexible networking more affordable�
products will enable large networks to likewise be constructed.� 8.D03
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David Crawford: “From day one we presented a good balance�
the one where international students described how they rely on the internet to consume content,� he said. “From day one we pre-
sented a good balance between all the latest future technology news, and sessions for the audio and film production communities. Once again we are leading the way in stereoscopic 3D, and on issues like those surrounding Open Internet TV.� Asked what challenges he had left for his successor Michael Lumley, Crawford said: “To preserve the good humour and the mutual support we give each other, between IBC and the conference team.�
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theibcdaily In Brief IFE Chooses Volicon Observer for Mexico The Federal Electoral Institute (Instituto Federal Electoral or IFE) has purchased the Volicon Observer digital video content monitoring and logging system for use in IFE offices throughout Mexico. The installation enables IFE to monitor compliance with federal regulations concerning political advertising. At IFE, the Observer-based installation acts as a media monitoring tool to ensure that political candidates comply with recently enacted Mexican election laws. “The Observer is well-known in the industry for its reliability and technical excellence, and its superior performance in field tests gave our clients at IFE the confidence they needed to proceed with such a largescale project,” said Jorge Castañeda, president at Excelencia en Communicaciones, the Volicon dealer and systems integrator that supplied the system. 7.H35
Nordija picks AirTies STB to enhance IPTV Nordija, a Danish IPTV middleware provider, and AirTies, a wireless home networking vendor, have announced a strategic partnership that will support both parties as they move into new markets. Already well established within Europe, Nordija will offer a state of the art hardware platform, the Air 7120 IP STB, designed and developed by AirTies, as part of its service, enabling maximum performance from its middleware and a seamless end user experience. Air 7120’s graphic capabilities will present Nordija with the opportunity to improve its user interfaces, making it distinctive and helping to create brands. Nordija is working closely with AirTies inhouse research and development team to customise the STBs so that they can make the best offering to Nordija customers and the specific markets in which they operate. IP502
Inmarsat showcases BGAN enhancement Inmarsat is highlighting the new enhancement to its global BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) service, which the company says is the world’s fastest on-demand satellitebased video streaming service. BGAN X-Stream guarantees streaming data rates from a minimum of 384kbps to around 450kbps. It has been developed as an enhancement to the streaming service already offered via Inmarsat’s BGAN service, which has enabled broadcasters to deliver thousands of media reports from around the world. The new premium IP streaming service is accessible through existing hardware – single, highlycompact and lightweight BGAN terminals from manufacturers Hughes and Thrane & Thrane – without the need for external antenna or any additional hardware. 4.B58
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Linear TV and the digerati Conference Analysis by Kate Bulkley Patrick Barwise, a professor of management and marketing at the London School of Business, threw water on the imminent death of traditional television viewing in the wake of the internet and said that many people overestimate how much new media they are actually using. “TV does an extraordinary job of meeting some basic human needs,” said Barwise. “TV seems to achieve an optimal level of mental stimulation to let us relax when the day is done, enough to take our minds off work but not
enough to need real effort. “We watch TV to take our minds off what we are not doing, unlike listening to radio to take our minds off what we are doing. Different media meet different n e e d s. T h i s i s s o m e t h i n g t h e digerati often forget,” Barwise told the Forum audience at ‘Predicting Patterns of the Future’. TV viewing is changing but less quickly than many people think, said Barwise. People still overwhelmingly look at the live TV schedule before choosing to use a catch-up service. “80% of TV viewing in homes with a DVR is of live TV,” said Barwise. “Most of what is happening in TV viewing is evolutionary, not revolutionary.”
Even true VoD only takes about 1% of total viewing time in UK and US homes. “I expect the proportion of true on-demand viewing to increase significantly over time but there are grounds for caution on the rate of change.” He also said that in studies people tend to overestimate the amount of new media viewing versus traditional TV viewing. “ B e c a u s e t h e u s e o f t h e n ew media is so salient in their minds they tend to overestimate what they are actually doing on it, “ said Barwise. “People genuinely believe they use these new technologies more compared with their use of TV. I’m not saying new media is not a significant market I’m just saying it is not causing a revolutionary change in TV viewing.”
ASC points to input matrix by George Jarrett Cinematographer David Stump, chairman of the ASC’s camera sub committee, has identified a crucial technical area that has embarrassed some of the manufacturers of digital cameras. Asked what he learnt from his participation in the ASC camera trials, he said: “All of the secret source of labs is in what they call the input matrix. This transforms the signal to a 10-bit log working space, and the labs can spend weeks working to perfect this. “To varying degrees, the camera vendors who featured in our comparison project – Arri, Pana-
Barwise: “New media is not causing a revolutionary change in TV viewing” Microsat hand baggage: The GigaGroup is introducing the final production version of its Microsat IP terminal on the final day of IBC. It’s described as a revolutionary new IP connectivity product for operation on commercial and military X.Ku or Ka band satellite capacity. In a genuinely compact and lightweight suitcase construction and with advanced flat plate antenna technology, the device has 90% efficiency for performance comparable to a 1.2m system, allowing transportation as hand baggage on commercial aircraft. “By using a spread spectrum TDMA modem, the MicroSat can provide up to and exceeding 2Mbps depending on frequency band and operating conditions,” explained chairman Chris Lay (pictured). 1.D41
sonic, Sony, Panavision, Red and Grass Valley – did not understand this hurdle,” he added. “If I had a recommendation to make out of this experience it would be that manufacturers should hand out a disc of all those transforms with their cameras, as they are sold. This would make it open source and freely available,” he continued. Talking about the plan to publish the ASC test findings on Bluray, Stump said: “It will probably be a 30-minute presentation plus additional one lights, the documentary, the trailer, and reports in metadata.”
Teracom embraces TeamCast
Success in the Elicium
by Heather McLean This year’s IBC has bee n a resounding success for all in the bustling Mobile and IPTV Zones, which this year have marked their maturity by moving into the large airy space in the Elicium. The general consensus of exhibitors has been that high quality leads are up and all will be back for next year’s show. Miguel Silva, chief commercial officer Rubberduck Media Lab, commented: “With the recession and all I was expecting less traffic this year, but it feels like a lot of people made the trip over. “People still have faith in what they’re doing and are pressing forward,” Silva continued. “There have been a lot meetings with existing and potential customers,
and the show has certainly served our purpose; we’re very happy.” Roland Banks, product manag e r fo r X e n o n at Vi d i at o r, agreed: “It’s been surprisingly busy. We were half expecting it might be quieter here this year, but we’ve had lots of people coming by. This is also a better location than last year. It’s great fun; we’ll be back next year.” VideoPropulsion’s vice president of sales Craig Svengrove stated: “Overall, this show has reflected the economy in terms of the level of activity, which is lower, but we’re not getting the grazers wandering around as we have in previous years. This hall is also much nicer, and more welcoming for people.”
by Ken Kerschbaumer Teracom, located in Sweden, has selected TeamCast to supply equipment for its DVB-T2 technical pilot project. The deal calls for TeamCast Power4-T2 modulator and its new Demod4-T2 demodulator for the project. “We are pleased to be able to test the new DVB-T2 standard that offers very interesting possibilities for increased capacity and coverage of digital terrestrial TV,” said Erik Stare, Teracom project manager. “We are impressed by the early availability of the TeamCast DVB-
T2 platform as well as by the high degree of flexibility and future extensibility it can offer.” The pilot will be organised as a Multi-Frequency Network with transmitters run independently of each other. The goal will be to check the performance of the second-generation transmission equipment and compare it with first-generation DVB-T systems. A later stage trial will involve a Single Frequency Network configuration where all transmitters run synchronously. 2.B51
iPharro adds extra value
by Carolyn Giardina Pointing to the ever increasing amount of content that is being created, iPharro Media CEO Joshua Cohen said that everyone at IBC needs content identification, no matter what point in the value chain. “That’s where we come in,” he said, saying that iPharro technology might be appropriate for applications from advertising and news monitoring, to digital asset management, rights management and archiving. iPharro’s products are based on its MediaSeeker digital video fingerprinting technology, which auto-
matically identifies video content from any source (ie internet, broadcast, mobile, digital archives). The company’s products include iPharro TV Content Monitor (TVCM), for automatic monitoring and identification of TV content; and iPharro Media Enterprise server, a fingerprinting engine. The latest version 2.0 of TVCM enables automatic identification of new commercials. iPharro, founded in 2006, is a spinoff of Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics, where MediaSeeker was developed. 7.G34
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Internet is not the answer, says Bestv by Ian McMurray “Whatever the answer is, it’s not the internet.” So said Giuseppe Flores d’Arcais, co-founder and CEO of Bestv, who has strong opinions about the situation in which the industry finds itself – and what the possible ways forward may or may not be. Bestv enables terrestrial and satellite broadcasters to offer a broad range of capabilities including time-shifted TV and VoD, for example, but without changing viewing habits. It combines time-shift, local storage and bandwidth optimisation technologies to earmark live broadcast for local recording and transmission of additional content assets using low bitrate mu l t i p l e x i n g a n d ov e r n i g h t broadcast capacity. “To believe otherwise is to misunderstand some of the fundamental realities of what the internet is and does, who uses it a n d why,” F l o r e s d ’ A r c a i s argued. “Of course it has – and will continue to have – a strong impact on media consumption patterns, but many of today’s
Giuseppe Flores d’Arcais: “The passive TV-watching paradigm – the ‘lean back’ moment – is still very much with us”
business models assume a rate of change that seems very unlikely, and that misunderstand basic consumer motivations. “First,” he continued, “there is a limit to consumers’ interest in choice: beyond a certain point, increased choice actually leads to
An Oasys of partnerships by Carolyn Giardina Oasys, the software developer formerly known as On-Air Systems, is focused on forming partnerships while aiming at the linear broadcast market for news and entertainment. Earlier at this IBC, the company announced that it entered into a joint marketing and development arrangement with Video Technics. Additionally, Oasys and Comprompter inked a marketing deal under which Oasys will promote the Comprompter range of products, including NRCS and News Automation software. That agreement further enhances the partnership with Video Technics, which has already developed a fully integrated news playout system with Comprompter. Oasys and Video Technics are committed to integration of their respective software and systems. The
Mark Errington: “We firmly believe this collaboration is the future of the broadcast industry”
venture will mean that a product portfolio consisting of ingest, asset management, editing, shared storage, archive, news and master control playout will be available from both companies, providing the global dealer network with an end-to-end workflow of automation products.
reduced satisfaction. Second, there is a limit to consumers’ willingness to choose and their desire to interact with their chosen form of entertainment: the passive TV-watching paradigm – the ‘lean back moment’ – is still very much with us.” Flores d’Acais’ company’s model has broadcasters at its heart: “They possess core assets that give them ideal starting cond i t i o n s,” h e s a i d , n o t i n g t h e power of assembly, a highly efficient delivery network and the ability to produce content as primary among these. He believes t h at wh at n e e d s t o c h a n g e i s reliance on linear broadcasting and the assumption of simultaneous viewing. Making more and more popular content available on demand is the way forward. This, he said, is what Bestv can do. For broadcasters, he says, the advantages are threefold: leveraging the value of content assets; making the power of assembly pay; and extracting the value of the delivery network. 4.C50 The terms of the arrangement include an investment in Video Technics by Brennington Investments, the owner of Oasys. Mark Errington, CEO, Oasys and Brennington Investments said: “We firmly believe that this collaboration is the future of the broadcast industry, bringing together best of breed products that truly accomplish simple, reliable, and efficient workflows, enabling channels to take advantage of all the advances in PC technology and software.” Products from both companies are already compatible in that they run on the same unified hardware platform and use the same native codecs and file formats. “We are working closely to tightly integrate VT’s automated ingest processes, shared storage designs, and asset management capability with the comprehensive ‘channel in a box’ playout solution from Oasys,” said Mark Rivers, president and CEO of Video Technics. 7.A08
Working to finalise loudness metering by David Davies Audio metering and visualisation hardware provider RTW has announced its full Loudness Family product line is now available and will continue to be in tune with the latest International Telecommunications Union (ITU) directives on loudness monitoring. Among the members of the P/Loud Group of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) currently working to finalise the loudness metering directives is RTW Head of Engineering, Michael Kahsnitz. The members of the EBU P/Loud Group – dedicated and competent
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experts from Europe as well as from the United States, Japan, and Australia – are currently developing a method for measuring and controlling loudness. The methods will be obligatory for broadcasters in the future. In addition to the weighting filters required for loudness metering, there are many other parameters that need to be defined, including appropriate integration times or suitable thresholds for the gates indispensable to long-term measurements. Due to the complex subject matter, the guidelines and recommendations of the P/Loud Group and the ITU are not yet
finalised. Once the guidelines are finalised, they will be implemented into development of loudnessmetering products by RTW. The ITU is still working on developing mandatory standards for the variables that have yet to be defined, which will do much to simplify the loudness measurement process. Until these ITU standards are finalised, users of the RTW Loudness Family can continue to apply their own individual or internal criteria, which can be implemented using the instruments’ configuration menus. 8.E76
Let’s educate and entertain you: Sher and Euridyce help Harrison lighten up the Production Village training zone
Free production training in Hall 9 It’s the last chance to get free training or independent advice in the Production Village. Besides the hourly seminars in the main training room, there are clinics for smaller groups on the main set and visitors can book oneto-one (or several-to-one) sessions with all the trainers and go through just the questions that concern you. Judging from the feedback so far, visitors have benefited enormously from the advice, so it is worth taking the opportunity. “High quality education in this business is hard to come by, and these seminars are full of serious
Lumiere TV taps into MSA Focus by Ken Kerschbaumer Lumiere TV in Cyprus has chosen MSA Focus ForeTV as its new channel management system to control 13 TV channels once install is completed by next May. Reddot Consulting will handle the installation and was involved in the proposal stage of the project. “ T h e y c h o s e M S A Fo c u s because of the system’s flexibility and because it is future proof,” said Frank Griffin of Reddot Consulting. “Their existing system is eight years old and needed upgrading and the addition of functionality and scalability.” M a rk E va n s, M S A Fo c u s managing director says the use of Microsoft’s .Net framework is key to the success MSA Focus Fore TV has found in the marketplace. “We don’t need to develop software but can instead buy components and plug them in to ForeTV,” he explained. “Those cost reductions are then passed on to the client, reducing the cost of ownership.” The reduced cost also makes it easier to add functionality like the ability to more easily manage nextgeneration services like targeted advertising and robust VoD services. “A lot of broadcasters want to jump on IPTV and VoD but are looking for systems that have an architecture that permits that expansion but won’t cost a fortune,” added Evans. “We’ve been pretty successful in achieving that.” 3.B40
core industry information and skills, with a bit of Hollywood thrown in,” said DoP Jonathan Harrison, who is giving an extended session of his renowned ‘Lighting on the Run’ seminar at 10.00. Today’s sessions: Large Group Training – 10.00 ‘Lighting on the Run’; 12.00 ‘Budgeting for Budget HD’; 13.00’ Using Test Cards’; 14.00 ‘Audio – Simple Sound Advice’; 15.00 ‘The Art of Soft Lighting’. Small Groups On Set –13.00 ‘Lighting Solutions Clinic’; 14.00 ‘Technical Clinic’; 15.00 ‘Practical Audio’. Hall 9
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Harris looks to Europe for growth by Bob Charlton Earlier this year, NAB experienced a significant reduction in attendees – down from 110,000 to around 85,000 registrations – and exhibitors reported that footfall around the halls was noticeably lighter. In contrast, experience in Amsterdam has proven to be a lot more positive. In particular, the quality of the attendees and their motivation for attending IBC has proved to be an important issue for exhibitors. Harris Corporation is one of the companies that have reported a very successful IBC. “We are seeing overall markets improving – not back to the levels of
Harris President Tim Thorsteinson: “To me, the industry looks very vibrant”
Process, not technology, will propel us forward by Bob Charlton “At IBC this year I see a maturity in thinking about how the broadcast industry will progress through the next several years,” said John Honeycutt, executive vice president, Media Technology and Operations at Discovery. “Today, I saw a phrase ‘business process management’ which I think is a very adult description of how people are thinking.” Honeycutt is responsible for Discovery’s global strategic media technology planning and governance, as well as for the company’s international broadcast operations and post production services. In this role, he is charged with identifying future
John Honeycutt: “The broadcast industry is investing money and effort wisely”
media technology trends and enacting operational efficiencies, including Discovery’s internal digitisation
Encode and decode by Farah Jifri Visitors to the Evertz stand will be able to see the company’s StreamLINK encoder/decoder products which provides HD/SD-SDI signal processing suitable for delivery of the video- and audio-over-IP networks. The 7700DA4-SLKE StreamLINK Encoder provides lowlatency encoding at full frame rate. Using H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10),
broadcasters are able to use their existing IP networks by taking advantage of the low bandwidth encoding. The 7700DA4-SLKE supports both unicast and multicast modes of delivery. The 7700DA4-SLKD StreamLINK Decoder module will accept and process the StreamLINK compressed signals from the broadcaster’s infrastructure. The 7700DA4-SLKD
initiative to migrate the company from a single-thread, linear content creation and distribution environment to a multichannel, nonlinear, file-based process. “I feel confident that the industry is thinking seriously: this is not merely a technology migration – it is a DNA migration focussing on how our industry works,” commented Honeycutt. Honeycutt believes that the broadcast industry is evolving from a situation four or five years ago when convergence started to occur and the promise of IT technologies in the media industry started to become apparent. “ Wh e n p e o p l e s t a r t e d t o implement this, they realised that it was not about technology but rather process and they learned to be more mature and progress ive i n t h e i r t h i n k i n g b e fo re implementing it.” can subscribe to the multicast channel via IGMP protocol to decode and decompress any video and audio signal that resides on the streaming network. The 7700DA4-SLKD in turn provides a high quality HD/SDSDI output of the signal that can be further routed within the facility. Also on view is the StreamLINK Soft Player which allows the client to subscribe to the multicast and decode video and audio channels onto a laptop/ PC connected to the IP network. 8.B40
Canford art of noise by Adrian Pennington Canford has entered the audio loudness monitoring debate with a revised range designed to help companies maintain compliance. New European legislation requires action levels to be reduced by 5dB, and new exposure limits be adhered to. Canford’s range of level limited headphones has been extended to include reduced level limits to assist companies with meeting this tougher set of standards. In parallel with this work, explained Director of Strategy, Iain Elliot, Canford’s design team have
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been working to further miniaturise the hybrid circuits behind the limiting technology to enable them to be fitted within a significantly extended range of headphones. “By employing level limited headphones many organisations are already taking positive steps to help prevent damage to their employees hearing,” he said. The majority of Canford’s standard range of Level Limited Headphones have the limiter circuit fitted inside the ear capsules. This avoids user tampering or snagging of in-line fittings. Canford also offers a custom
Iain Elliot: let’s learn how to limit level noise
limiting service where a customer can specify specific models to be limited to help avoid the risk of over-exposure. Where a customer wishes to limit a type of headphones where internal dimensions prohibit fitting a limiter within the ear capsules, an external limiter can be fitted to the headphone cable. 9.E10
three years ago – but there has been an improvement in buying patterns on a worldwide basis,” explained Tim Thorsteinson, president, Harris Broadcast Communications. “If you look at IBC, travel budgets have been cut substantially, so if people have authority to travel they will probably be buying something,” Thorsteinson a dd e d . “ T h i s s h ow i s b e i n g attended by people that will buy within the next six months, which makes it a great show for us.” Thorsteinson said that Harris sees significant new business opportunities in the international transmission markets. “If you look
at our medium to long-term plans, our major opportunities lie outside of the US – in the BRIC countries (Brasil, Russia, India & China) as well as the EMEA region. “IBC, as an event, is a very efficient way to reach your customers,” Thorsteinson declared. “The exhibition is very competitive – there’s lots of choice for customers. To me, the industry looks very vibrant. It has done a good job of adjusting to a smaller core market.” Thorsteinson said that customers are making enlightened purchasing decisions at IBC. “Customers are looking for equipment that helps them get channels to air more cost-effectively, to improve the quality of their programming – all in a more pragmatic way then in the past.” 7.G20/7.G23/OE330
Canon goes wide and level by David Fox Canon has introduced “the widest angle HD broadcast lens in the world” in the new HJ14ex4.3B for ENG and EFP use, according to Jan Kloosterman, broadcast sales and marketing, Canon. The manufacturer is also showing a prototype of its upcoming HJ15x8.5BV, which is claimed to be the first small HD lens with built-in image stabilisation. It uses a new generation of VAP technology that has been successfully trialled in the coverage of one of the world’s toughest cycle races. “We think that it will be a big success,” Klooster man, said. “We’ve had some very good results from the different broadcasters using it.” It is especially suitable for use by cameramen on boats or motorcycles where a larger lens wouldn’t be suitable. Also new are the KJ22x and KJ17x lenses, additions to its
Widely appreciated: Kloosterman with Canon’s new extra wide-angle 4.3mm lens
general HD lens range, designed to be less expensive than the HJ series, as it “uses different glass materials and coatings, which makes it more affordable.” There is also a new, smaller lens for 1/3-inch sensor cameras, which has been chosen by JVC for its GYHM700 for use as its standard lens and will be available for other cameras from next month. 11.E50
Canal Plus selects Dalet by Andy Stout Canal Plus has chosen Dalet Enterprise Edition to modernise the production operation of its France-based i>Tele 24/7 news channel. Kit from multiple vendors will be used with Dalet leading the operation. Dalet will design a fully integrated workflow and will also spearhead the comprehensive system integration which will include technology from DataDirect Networks, HP and Omneon. The Dalet Enterprise Edition system will provide i>Tele with a tapeless workflow that enables it to re-engineer its 24/7 news operation; rationalising media production by decreasing overall costs while improving programme quality. “Canal Plus went through a rigorous selection process to evaluate the capabilities of the various technology offerings prior to selecting Dalet. A key advantage of its system was its integrated Newsroom Computer System,” commented
Pierre Fraidenraich, CEO i>Télé. “The fact that Dalet will manage the new system deployment, including its underlying infrastructure from video servers and storage up to the network components, is a key issue for us.” “The installation at Canal Plus demonstrates the full range of services and capabilities Dalet has to offer,” declared Stephane Schlayen, COO, Dalet. “For the i>Tele project we are both the system integrator – managing the infrastructure design and implementation, coordinating the interactions between various technology providers – and the software editor providing the enterprise solution that unifies the workflow through our advanced media asset management solution designed for news workflows. “The combination ensures that Canal Plus migrates smoothly to a modern workflow that offers complete interoperability.” 8 B77
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Only the effective management of all information for a story makes news production efficient, says Annova Systems CEO Michael Schueller Annova Systems has established OpenMedia internationally as one of the leading newsroom computer systems within a very short time. Many of our talks with small to large customers have repeatedly demonstrated that content is still king. But the point of view and the priorities of journalists have changed. While it used to be a challenge just to integrate multimedia content in the newsroom, we now see a trend to use this content from many sources for multiple purposes. All the information should be centrally managed within one application – to be used for adding ‘spice’ to a story. Only the effective management of all the available infor mation for a given story makes efficient work and repurposing possible – and the content has to be available for every channel from radio and TV to internet. At IBC09 we have introduced the OpenMedia module ‘Story Bin’ which is aimed at exactly these challenges and supplies a central platform for every journalist within an organisation. It offers all the multimedia assets for central planning and workflow of stories in a news and magazine environment. It doesn’t matter whether 10 or 2,000 journalists cooperate – the planning and use of content is a basic requirement for cost-effective production of news or magazine formats. A further clear trend in news production can today be seen in the fact that even traditional news broadcasts cannot make do without user-generated content in their research. It is essential for up-todate coverage to have access to mobile devices or platforms like Twitter or Facebook. We started the integration for the usage of such content early in our development of OpenMedia. In this it was important to us not only to be able to read or search this data, but to offer the right workflow to check and evaluate
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Michael Schueller: demonstrating story enrichment with UGC at this IBC
these contents before their use. During IBC we are showing a few examples of enrichment of a story with UGC. To ensure long term cost efficiency and infor mation, we already deal with new technologies that will grow into potential standards. We see the development of web-portals that offer a journalist all the relevant data from their production a re a directly through a web browser. In this field we are already developing new functions with technology platforms like MS Sharepoint or Silverlight, which can soon offer an even broader functionality for OpenMedia and further improve the workflow from planning to playout and beyond. First impressions can be seen both at our own booth and at the Microsoft booth during IBC. In sum, we think that the market is very cautiously investing and that investments are going into products enabling improved efficiency while also offering a healthy balance between technological innovation and experience. This is exactly what we are showing with OpenMedia at this year’s IBC. 10D15
Find your way to Production Village and Hall 7 Post Production Zone
Last chance for free training The Production Village and post production training zones have exceeded everyone’s expectations at IBC2009. Whether it has been seeing the possibilities of live 60p images displayed on a 56-inch LCD panel at 4k, via JVC’s KYF4000 realtime 4k camera in Hall 9, or learning the latest editing techniques on PhotoShop via professional training staff in Hall 7, everyone seems to have left the RAI at the end of the day with a buzz of knowledge. And today is the last day to take advantage of learning new skills – all for free! For example, there’s an Adobe Photoshop session today at 10:00 in which you will learn how to, among other techniques, build multi-layered broadcast resolution graphics and work in non-destructive formats for compositing in After Effects and Apple Motion. A dedicated Apple Motion session at 11:00 will then teach you how to import and create graphics, animate with behaviours, keyframes and filters, and work in 3D, while an Adobe After Effects session at 12:00 will show you how
to interact with Adobe Premiere, PhotoShop and Illustrator files for streamlined workflow. If you’ve any queries on the topics covered in any of the training sessions, or perhaps you’ve remembered something from an earlier session, the Q&A at 14.30 will aim to resolve any issues. All these sessions are within the post production zone in Hall 7 – which also features exhibitor presentations from Tiger Technologies (11:00 to 12:00), Digital Vision (12:00 to 13:00) and Digital Rapids (14:00 to 15:00). Meanwhile, find your way to the Production Village in Hall 9 for your last chance to catch a series of practical sessions by lighting guru and director of photography, Jonathan Harrison. Creative lighting goes to the heart of his unique style of shooting, be it for drama or documentary. Over many years of shooting film and video he has gained rich experience in creating a particular ‘look’ using a combination of lighting and camera settings. He is regularly invited to present his lighting seminars to professionals
Exhibitor Q&A Fearghal Kelly, vice president, media solutions, ioko Has IBC come at a good time for the electronic media industry? Why? IBC’s relevance is greater than eve r. A n a l og u e S w i t c h O ff (ASO) is starting to drive strategy with just 27 months to go. Everything from DVB distribution to return path enablement is u p fo r g rab s. N ew m e d i a i s going head to head with broadcast. The broadcast industry, with its rich standards heritage, can and should lead this TV-web convergence. What do you think are the key developments in, or threats to, your market sector at the current time?
Broadcast Return Path (BRP) projects such as Canvas in the UK represent an opportunity for ioko to leverage our investment in over-the-top VOD solutions for broadcasters and telcos. Governments will subsidise DVB boxes with an IP return path that offers access to public services as well as VOD. We have more experience than anyone else in offering OTT VOD to consumer electronics devices.
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around the world and he has shot s eve ra l awa rd - w i n n i n g f i l m s including the BAFTA nominated Thatcher – the Downing Street Years. There are three sessions today: Lighting on the Run (10:00 and 11:00) and The Art of Soft Lighting (15:00). Why should delegates visit your stand at IBC? This year at IBC, ioko is demonstrating the Sky Player Platform, which we designed, built and manage for Sky, the largest payTV operator and one of the leading broadband providers in Europe. The Sky Player platform is designed with integration in mind and provides a rich TV experience – both live and ondemand – to consumers over multiple devices including PC, mobile and gaming consoles. Together with Sky, ioko is offering this platform to other broadcasters and pay-TV operators around the world. We are also demonstrating our automatic news monitoring solution, which is designed to speed up the re l e a s e o f a c c u rat e, mu l t i sourced stories. 1.D26
I’M A SKY VIEWER. I CAN WATCH TV ON MY PC, MOBILE, SONY PSP AND XBOX. Give your viewers access to your content across multiple devices. Visit ioko in Hall 1 stand D26 to find out how you can have the same capability as Sky, one of the leading pay TV operators in Europe, and deliver premium linear and on-demand content to your audience over multiple devices.
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Toward integrated and networked systems As more and more low-cost versions of the same products become available, support becomes a key market differentiation between companies, argues Gefen president and CEO Hagai Gefen Operating in today’s economy has left its mark on all industry players, including those in the broadc a s t a n d professional A/V m arke t s. Resellers who once enjoyed sales orders pouring in for big projects are finding themselves in a push market that requires assertive sales once again with fewer projects to be had. Even so, our industry is fortunate to find itself in the midst of technological advances that just won’t quit. New 3D developments, more stable wireless HD extension solut i on s a n d complete mobility advances are helping to create an environment where we can access audio/video anytime and anywhere, and this is keeping us busy. Digital signage installations that enable simple, quality and effective upgrades to existing A/V systems are also on the rise, helping
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to keep us on the cutting edge. As a manufacturer operating in this market for more than 20 years, one of the main challenges
we see are the low entry pricing product wars being instigated by many relatively new players. A more level playing field has been created by chip technologies produced offshore that are widely available to all. We see these technologies being implemented ‘as is’ based on the starter kit, and then mass manufactured and sold for very low prices (hence low entry requirement). While we understand the need and the business advantage of low cost solutions, as a company we have always operated at the forefront of new technologies. This can be a risky investment because there are no pre-existing protocols to support these kinds of products. It is also why our company employs a knowledgeable staff of technical support representatives who are thoroughly trained in
Practical limits in IP networks Each year the annual scientific meeting of the Benelux group of SCTE is held at IBC, and the group invites all IBC attendees to hear a short series of lectures on recent technical developments in cable technology. This year the workshop is focusing on the practicalities of IP over cable, and leading authorities will be talking on key issues. The session starts with Mark B u g a j s k i , v i c e p re s i d e n t o f advanced technology at the Arris Group, who will summarise a number of studies on multiple high-definition variable bi-trate streams sent as IP video over
DOCSIS 3.0. His presentation will include realtime demonstrations of the effects on quality of bandwidth shaping. Going on from there, Ytsen Kooistra of CIF Operator in the Netherlands will talk about how fibre to the home is becoming an increasingly important content d e l ive r y p l at fo r m , n e t wo rk topologies and the relative merits of point to point and passive optical networks. Ron Hranac of Cisco will then discuss upstream 64 QAM modulation and the issues of transporting multiple QAM channels in a DOCSIS channel bonding
environment and will illustrate this with an early 64 QAM success story. Finally Thomas Wiegand of the Fraunhofer Institute will bring a detailed analysis of the H.264/AVC codec. His paper will review its coding efficiency and identify shortcomings of the existing design, which will lead to a debate on the future challenges of video coding - including those from high resolution and 3D video, and mobile television. All visitors to IBC are welcome to attend the session, which r u n s f ro m 0 9 : 3 0 t o 1 2 : 3 0 i n Room O.
Hi Tech Systems’ sales success by Adrian Pennington Hi Tech Systems is at IBC with new products but has also just shut the books on another record breaking year of sales, says the company. Despite the broadcasting world moving closer and
closer to a tapeless workflow, surprisingly sales of VTR controllers remain strong – shipping worldwide to meet demand from a huge variety of users of tape decks. Recognising the need for more integrated systems particularly in
the sports and news markets, Hi Tech brought to the market actiV News, which is a controller with live MOS integration. “It’s also very clear that users of video servers increasingly prefer to use a hardware panel with
product implementation and system integration. Technology doesn’t always operate in a true plug and play fashion as advertised by the chip manufacturers, especially when A/V systems are integrating several manufactured components. An infrastructure that can support installers on a 24/7 basis is something that we have always sought and will achieve in 2010. Aside from the critical nature of tailoring products to our markets and offering great customer support, we see completely integrated and networked A/V systems as one of the next big things. All industries from the consumer electronics to education, government and digital signage are seeking ways to simplify system access from anywhere, while taking advantage of today’s more robust
Digital cinema update T h e I B C 2 0 0 9 d - c i n e m a p ro gramme concludes today with an open meeting hosted by the European Digital Cinema Forum. Packed into the three hour programme is a comprehensive update on d-cinema activities in E u ro p e, i n c l u d i n g a h o s t o f technical information which will be just as relevant to those from further afield. Topics on the programme include the latest activities from Digital Cinema Initiative and Inter-Society Digital Cinema Forum and the late s t o n S M P T E ’s s t a n d a r d s activities. EDCF itself will be presenting
its latest publication, a guide to 3D stereoscopic productions, and there will also be discussions on the state of the market, alternative content, and the challenges for independent cinemas. E D C F c h a i r D av i d M o n k commented: “This is a busy programme but it is equally important as one of the industry’s best networking opportunities, as studio executives, movie makers, integrators and exhibitors all assemble for this important update.” All IBC visitors are invited to attend the EDCF meeting, which takes place from 09:30 to 12:30 in Room L.
buttons and knobs, rather than a GUI with a keyboard and mouse, for broadcast critical operations,” said Martin Cook, sales and marketing manager. This led Hi Tech to develop its asigN range of application control panels – hardware panels to control multiple windows applications on multiple computers, configurable and simple to use. The range of panels
and the configuration software will be at IBC2009 for the first time as production versions of the prototype shown last year. “We’re delighted with another excellent set of sales figures, and are actively promoting our new configurable panels into new markets, aiming for another record year,” added Cook. 10.A49
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ethernet, wi-fi and network technologies. New 3D technology, for example, is something we have had our eye on for several years. Because our company has always enjoyed a strong hold in the post production environment, we are working on ways to support this type of HD technology behind the scenes and to all market segments. At IBC, Gefen is introducing many new products expected to hit the market within the next 12 months, and we enjoy seeing what other industry players are implementing as well. IBC is one of Gefen’s most important trade shows, and we very much look forward to interacting with all attendees who stop by our booth. It’s one of the best ways for manufacturers see what’s happening within our industry. Nothing is more important to us than solving our customers’ problems and assisting them in the full circle of system implementation. That’s what we do best, provide solutions, and we enjoy it very much. 7.B31
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reo solution is causing a lot of buzz with its innovative features and complete support for distribution to multiple platforms. MAM is definitely a priority for us and we are making it really easy for television and radio stations to index, access, archive and repurpose their content.
Exhibitor Q&A Why should delegates visit your stand at IBC? Together with parent company GlobeCast in stand 1.B40, we are highlighting our joint Media Sharing Platform. Visitors can also
catch detailed demonstrations of our MAM solutions and see for themselves how the integration of Manreo with our Radio-Assist digital audio software offers a range of benefits, including instant access to all types of media, whether archived or online. 1.B40
Christophe Carniel, president and CEO, NETIA Has IBC come at a good time for the electronic media industry? Why? NETIA’s goal is to achieve a 20% increase in revenues for 2009 and to date the company is experiencing a great sales year with a growing momentum in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. IBC offers an important marketing platform for us to support our company goals, attract potential clients
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by David Davies JK Audio is showing its new BlueKeeper wireless audio gateway. Combining Bluetooth wireless technology with professional audio electronics in a desktop hybrid design, BlueKeeper allows the user to send a mix of mic and line level signals into their mobile phone while maintaining separation between their voice and the caller. The stereo output jack on the back of the unit provides the user’s voice (in full fidelity) on one channel and only the caller’s voice on the other channel. The balanced XLR output jack contains only the caller’s voice. “ C o n sider this a desktop hybrid for your mobile phone,” said JK Audio President, Joe Klinger. “Reporters can secure broadcast quality interviews from the comfort of their desk.” BlueKeeper pairs to the user’s cell phone like a Bluetooth wireless headset, with this professional microphone preamplifier said to provide a ‘dramatic improvement’ in sound quality. BlueKeeper also pairs to Bluetooth-equipped soundcards and music players in full bandwidth stereo A2DP mode. The 3.5mm stereo line output jack provides the user’s full bandwidth send mix on the left channel and Bluetooth caller audio on the right channel. The headphone output gives the user a mix of the XLR input, 3.5mm input and Bluetooth audio. 8.E85
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Reducing the industry’s carbon footprint The use of repeat-use packaging makes the broadcast market greener, while saving the customer money and better protecting electronic and broadcast equipment as well, argues Peli Products managing director Christopher M rino According to a study of the European Environment Information a n d O b s ervation Network (EIONET), European countries generate high percentages of packaging waste. Germany leads the ranking (15.43 million tons of packaging waste yearly and the 42.85% (6.61 million tons) of it is caused by the use of cardboard and paper). France generates 12.27 million tons of packaging waste and the 34.49% (4.23m tons) is cardboard and paper. Italy generates 11.37 million tons of packaging waste and the 37.11% (4.22m tons) is cardboard and paper; UK 9,897m tons and the 37,89% of it cardboard and paper and Spain 6.37m tons and the 47.83% (3.05m tons) is cardboard and paper. Aware of this problem, Peli Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of virtu-
ally indestructible cases for protecting valuable equipment and advanced lighting systems, is changing the way electronic and broadcast equipment are shipped. They are providing their clients with more effective shipping solutions that have less impact on the environment while saving money and better protecting merchandise. A recent study showed that 250 shipments using the reusable Peli Cases generated less than 2.5 kilograms of waste, which is in stark contrast to the 170kg of waste produced by the equiva l e n t amount of cardboard boxes necessary for the same number of shipments. At Peli Products we understand the importance of protecting your electronic and broadcast equipment and data. After years of working closely with TV & broadcasting professionals, we
know all equipment needs to be safely transported, many times under the most extreme conditions. That’s why we manufacture watertight, transportable, impactresistant cases for electronic and broadcasting equipment. Peli Protector cases are made of copolymer polypropylene that offers total protection for delicate equipment. The results of our market research prove the importance of protecting equipment for TV and broadcast professionals. For instance, we found out that, their work is done on the road, frequently in harsh environments, and in many cases their equipment does not endure those conditions. Peli Cases are different in that they use an open cell-core, solid wall construction for durability; a watertight seal for protection against liquids and dust; as well as
Meeting demand in testing times
Companies that design, manufacture and sell their own products have a clear market advantage, argues David Bradley, CEO Bradley Engineering The modern day TV viewer is continually able to surf a vast sea of content that is expanding at a considerable rate. As more and more delivery methods appear t h e d e m a n d fo r q u a l i t y p ro grammes increases, and all the while content providers’ budgets are being slashed to reflect the current economic climate. At last year’s IBC there was more than a ripple of worry, which gained momentum over the following months. But there are now some signs that the tide is slowing if not yet turning. In such uncertain times, how can technology providers compete to retain their slice of the pie? What can they do to help their customers ride the current storm and c o n t i nu e t o m a ke g o o d p ro grammes that satisfy viewers’ thirst for content? Firstly by supplying equip-
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ment that is not only technologically elegant and stands out from the crowd but is also fit for
purpose. It needs to be thoroughly tested and tuned and manufactured to exacting stan-
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an automatic pressure equalisation valve to protect the contents during air or high-altitude shipping.
Exhibitor Opinion dards. In today’s climate this is of course essential. But there is more than that. Programmes are regularly made under testing conditions: cameras may be perched in birds’ nests, near cricket stumps, on zip wires above canoes – anywhere the production company can get the best shot. In such conditions equipment can be suddenly unplugged, computers crash, data sometimes breaks up and instructions are misplaced (or ignored); broadcast equipment has to work consistently over many years and technology providers must ensure these needs can be met and provide full, fast, original manufacturer support. Customer service is key. Companies that design, manufacture and sell their own products have a clear advantage. They can provide support before, during and after the system has been installed. They can be at the end of the phone for the customer who may be on loca-
This superior packaging technology means that it can withstand countless shipments, and the equipment is less likely to be damaged in the shipping process. Additionally, reusable containers quickly cause the cost-per-trip to be c o m e l e s s ex p e n s ive t h a n expendable packaging. High disposal fees incurred by expendable packaging are virtually eliminated. Following the acquisition of Hardigg Industries last December, we have added several new products to our range. During IBC, visitors have the chance to visit Peli’s booth to test the quality to look at all the different sizes and configuration possibilities. I would like to highlight the Peli Hardigg rack mount cases because they are perfect for TV, audio, video recording and processing systems and satellite communication systems. 9.D44 tion in the back of beyond, and can fix a technical problem or rent spare parts in a matter of minutes. For companies that do not have a single base, for example those that manufacture in one country, distribute from another and provide support from various locations, this multi-pronged approach cannot achieve the same results or fast turnaround times as self-contained rivals. Bradley Engineering meets all the demands that today’s content providers are faced with, providing high levels of both system supply and understanding alongs i d e p re m i e r l eve l s u p p o r t , thereby instilling confidence in customers and increasing their ROI. The company’s low-cost, space-saving remote camera solutions are used across a number of applications such as reality TV, sports, natural history, stadium concerts and game shows achieving great success on productions including the Beijing Olympic Games, The F-Word, NHL Ice Hockey, Big Cat Live, Springwatch and Polo in the Park to name but a few. Designed to operate in both friendly and hostile environments, whether nestling with lions, sailing the world’s oceans, watching Ospreys nest high up in trees or – even more frightening – meeting the demands of TV’s most outspoken chef. Bradley Engineering’s systems will cope with all this and more. IBC will set the benchmark for how the industry is adapting to these testing times. The winners will be those that can continue to deliver fresh ideas and opportunities and those that can provide the highest levels of service even when the chips are down. 11.B39
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B&H Photo Video, Pro Audio 10.A01 B21C 3.D06 Barco 1.B33 Barix 8.A38 BBC Research & Development 3.D09 BCE – Broadcasting Center Europe 5.C41 beeTV IP603 Beijing Feiyashi Technology Development 11.B53 Beijing Gefei Tech Co 8.A86 Beijing Phylion Battery Co 11.B12 Beijing Secnovo Co 11.A61 Bel Digital Audio 9.A59 Belco 8.A72 Belden 1.C21 BES and Media Products 10.C51 Best Boy 11.G35 BESTV 4.C50 beyerdynamic 8.D61 BFE Studio und Medien Systeme 9.E30 Bigband Networks 3.A25 Binocle 11.C60b Black Box Network Services 7.A11 Blackmagic Design 7.B21 BLANKOM Digital 1.F51 BLT Italia 8.A68/OE165 Blue Order Solutions 3.C40 BlueArc Corporation 7.C11 Bluebell Opticom 3.A68 Bluefish 444 6.A19 BlueShape 9.D50 Bluestreak Technology (Canada) IP613 bmcoforum M101
BNT Priboy 1.A97 BON ELECTRO-TELECOM 11.A60 Boom Audio & Video 11.C60a BOSCH Communications Systems 10.F38 Bradley Engineering 11.B39 Breeze Technologies 4.B79d Bretagne International 5.B17/8.E29 Brick House Video 8.B61 Bridge Technologies 1.A30 Bright Systems 7.J39 BrightSign DS5 British Kinematograph Sound & Television Society (BKSTS) 8.B95 Broad Telecom (BTESA) 8.D20 Broadata Communications 8.E79 Broadband Network Systems IP712 Broadcast Bionics 8.A20 Broadcast Electronics 8.C91 Broadcast India 2010 8.F58 Broadcast International 1.F59 Broadcast Microwave Services Europe 5.B30 Broadcast Pix 7.A15 Broadcast RF 1.F73 Broadcast Solutions 8.A22 Broadcast Solutions OE130 Broadcast Traffic Systems 3.B21 Broadcast-Associes 2.B31c Broadcom Corporation 5.A10 Bron Elektronik 11.G58 Bryant Broadcast 9.D55 Building4media 7.J30 Bulcrypt 4.C98 BW Broadcast 8.E71
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TSL makes more monitor moves by Adrian Pennington Perhaps better known now as a systems integrator, TSL began life creating monitoring solutions, and it’s a part of the business still going strong. As proof, TSL has unveiled s products including the latest in its
Precision Audio Monitor family. The multi-standard, multiformat PAM2-3G16 builds on the success of the PAM1-3G8 with advanced features and improved menus. The PAM2-3G16 is said to simplify monitoring of Dolby E/D
or discreet multichannel audio using preset menus and shortcut keys for rapid and intuitive access to critical elements of complex broadcast audio systems. It is claimed to be the most advanced and intuitive product in
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access menus and recall/manage user presets and 16 bargraphs that enable users to view four groups of embedded audio or eight AES pairs at a glance. Also on show is TSL’s latest addition to its renowned Tally product line which is described as a ‘powerful controller’. The TMC1 unit features solid-state memory, twin Ethernet connectivity, twin hot swappable power supplies, SNMP capability and three user configurable PCI slots. Also taking its inaugural bow a re a s e t o f m o n i t o r s, n ow upgraded to include speakers – the AMU2-2MAS and AMU1- BAS . 10.B41
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The use of ordinary broadband connections for Studio Transmitter Links is an innovative response to change, says Streamit sales manager Wim van Dijk Economic head wind makes innovative companies even more innovative and ‘forces’ the industry to look for alternative and more flexible solutions. The increased use of ordinary broadband connections for Studio Transmitter Links (STL) is a fine example of this trend. Currently cable and satellite network operators use leased lines for reliable connections to studios and broadcasters use leased lines to link to remote FM transmitter sites. Increasingly they realise that more flexible solutions are available. IP-based STL solutions and ADSL connections offer sufficient reliability to be used as carriers for STL. In combination with special encoder/transmitter and receiver/ decoder devices STLs can be implemented at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. Cable and satellite network operators start using IP-based STL solutions and ADSL connections in the outskirts of their networks and broadcasters use these to link remote FM transmitter sites. Major cable network operators in the Netherlands have tested this method thoroughly and found
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the results more than acceptable. They are making the transition, starting with audio to build experience and to prepare for the big wave of live video broadcasts over IP connections that are to come and that need further cable and sat network distribution. In addition, satellite network
operators are digging into the possibilities that IP audio streaming (one way traffic) is providing. This o p e n s t h e ro a d t o n ew va l u e propositions to their existing and new customers, especially in areas lacking proper ADSL coverage. Streamit is launching a complete audio STL solution at this year’s IBC. This enables broadcasters and cable and sat network operators to realise the savings of using ordinary broadband connections. Moreover, the user-friendly out-ofthe-box installation and remote configuration capabilities make it possible to reduce setup effort and increase responsiveness. Engineers can now react quickly to changed configuration requirements without even leaving their desks. The Streamit solution is based on Ogg Vorbis, an open source audio compression technology. Ogg Vorbis audio quality at any bitrate is excellent compared to commercial audio codecs. While Ogg Vorbis is currently undervalued, Streamit expects Ogg Vorbis to get the recognition it deserves and will become a winner. 5.A14
PowerGrid902 eliminates need for network cabling by Ian McMurray A feature that has long differentiated TV sets has been connectivity. Take HDMI, for example: once, a single HDMI interface was all you’d find – but now, four are becoming commonplace. The most recent ‘must have’ TV connectivity feature, howeve r, s e e m s t o b e Ethernet. I t ’s a c ap ab i l i t y consumers will almost certainly find indispensable. What they like less, though, is the thought of miles of additional cabling running round their homes – especially as wireless technology is often not suitable for demanding applications. T h at c o u l d b e good news for companies like Comtrend Corporation who is showing, among other networking products, its PowerG r i d 9 0 2 Powe rl i n e Et h e r n e t Adapter. UPA-compliant, the PowerGrid902 is designed to allow consumers to use their exist-
ing power cabling infrastructure for networking applications, eliminating the need for additional wiring. The PowerGrid902 is capable of speeds up to 200Mbps m a k i n g i t , a c c o rd i n g t o Comtrend, appropriate for applications such as on-demand v i d e o, o n l i n e gaming, multim e d i a d ow n loading or other broadband uses. Sharing periphe ra l s s u c h a s printers, scanners and digital cameras is also supported. The AdditionComtrend ally, the PowerPowerGrid Grid902 – which 902 is is said to be plug capable of and play – fea200Mbps tures advanced encryption algorithms to safeguard network integrity. Each adapter features an integrated power socket and mains filter to remove interference caused by connected appliances 4.C89
by David Davies Lectrosonics is working to expand its business across the EC. The microphone and audio processing manufacturer recently received technical certification for its products in Europe, and completed the conversion to lead-free solder and p ro d u c t i o n t o m e e t Ro H S (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) requirements. Products to be distributed in Europe are based on Lectrosonics’ Digital Hybrid Wireless technology, and initially include the SM Super-Mini series of belt-pack transmitters, the new HM plug-on transmitter, the UT handheld transmitter, the SRA slot-mount dual-channel receiver, and the Venue modular receiver system. European distribution will be
handled direct to dealers in a manner similar to that currently employed in the Canadian and Australian markets. “ L e c t ro s o n i c s h a s q u i e t ly transformed its manufacturing operations and designs to meet the special requirements for this vitally important export market,” said Gordon Moore, vice-president of sales for Lectrosonics. “We’re excited to serve our European customers and to bring Lectrosonics’ legendary quality to the regions’ theatres, broadcast facilities, cinematography, and touring professionals that our US customers have enjoyed for years. We have already forged several excellent partnerships in Europe and I feel that we are off to a great start.” 8.A16
DK debuts latest waveform monitor Lectrosonics looks to EC by David Davies DK-Technologies has unveiled its latest PT0710M HD/SD waveform monitor to the European broadcast market at IBC2009. Developed in response to customer demand, the entry-level P T 0 7 1 0 M HD/SD wavefor m monitor is a single channel version of DK-Technologies’ four-channel PT0760M device. L i ke its ‘big brother’, the PT0710M can display R, G, B & luminance and Gamut errors, plus de-embed and display up to 16 audio channels. A n extensive range of upgrades is available, making the device suitable for smaller production studios and OB vehicles that may want to increase functionality at a l at e r stage. These user-
The latest PT0710M is a single-channel version of DK-Technology’s established fourchannel PT0670M waveform monitor and can be retro-fitted with a range of upgrades
installed upgrades, which allow the PT0710M to be transformed into a PT0760M in the field, include DolbyE decoding and 5.1
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Riedel expands VoIP Neotion creates pocket rocket by Adrian Pennington The Connect Ipx2 panel interface is the latest addition to Riedel’s voice-over-IP product range. Smaller than Riedel’s Connect Ipx8 panel interface, it is designed to connect up to two Artist control panels to Artist intercom matrices via IP-based networks. Connect Ipx2 is described as ideal to partner Riedel’s VoIP-108 eight channel VoIP client card, which is installed directly in the mainframe. All Riedel VoIP solutions are designed to transport high quality audio with low bandwidth over IP-based networks. Developed for live broadcast productions, the device provides several failsafe options, which ensure
audio is available even under extreme conditions. The range of supported codecs includes PCM, G.711 and G.722 with packet loss concealment – said to be a unique feature in the world of intercom. To always ensure best possible audio quality, the user can choose between a high-quality mode with an audio bandwidth of 7kHz and a low-traffic mode with 3.5kHz audio bandwidth. “Our VoIP solutions establish the connection via the SIP protocol and are prepared for t h e upcoming IP standardisation from the AES,� stated the firm. “This feature also allows calls to any SIP-compatible VoiP telephone.� 10.A41
File transfer made easy by Ken Kerschbaumer Ceiton Technologies and Aspera have announced the integration of Aspera transfer capabilities into Ceiton-Workflows. The quick, secure and efficient movement of large files, often at global distances within an enterprise, or between multip l e s u p p l i e r s, p a r t n e r s a n d clients, is a core requirement of today’s distributed media production workflows. Aspera’s fast technology is intended to deliver maximum transfer speed, regardless of file size, transfer distance and network conditions, while providing users with unprecedented control over their network bandwidth. Building upon Aspera’s open
architecture SDK, Ceiton has designed two interfaces that integ r at e A s p e r a t r a n s f e r s i n t o Ceiton-Workflows. The first of these interfaces a l l ow s o p e r at o r s t o i n i t i at e Aspera transfers from a web browser as part of a humandriven workflow. Wh e n i t c o m e s t o s e r v i c e orchestration workflows where multiple steps in a given process are automatically executed independently from human intervention, a second interface – built upon Aspera’s SOAP-based Web Services – allows high-speed transfers to be fully automated as any other process step in the workflow. 3.A60
by Ian McMurray ‘Feature bloat’ is rife in consumer electronics but the majority of us use only a timy proprtion of the capability of our expensive gizmos and gadgets. That’s the thinking that underpins the Neotion Pocket Recorder (NPR) – that no-one really needs a DVR if all they want to do is to pause and rewind live TV and make simple recordings. Using an SD card for storage, the CI+ compliant Neotion Pocket Recorder is the size of a credit card and is controlled by the existing TV remote. It supports MPEG-4 and MPEG-2. The NPR’s functionality doesn’t end there, however. It also supp o r t s a n E t h e r n e t i n t e r f a c e, allowing the TV to be connected to the existing home network and providing access to PC-based resources via the TV – enabling
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existing TVs to become capable of supporting IPTV, says Neotion. The company is also featuring the Neotion IP Module. Again CI+ compliant and of credit card size, like the NPR, it is designed to allow digital TV sets to be connected via a LAN and gain access not only to the photos, music, videos and so on that are stored
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by Ian McMurray Dreampark is delivering ‘TV on Your Terms’ at IBC. The company is showing demonstrations of its next generation SVG-based (Scalable Vector Graphics) TV middlewa re w i t h wh at D re a m p a rk describes as outstanding performance for HD graphics, as well as the newest release of its Dreamgallery Portal Generator. The SVG-based Portal Generator brings the Dreamgallery WYSIWYG user interface to a new level, says the company, as allowing operators to see changes take effect in realtime makes it easier for them to create a business portal and push revenue generating opportunities to customers. Visitors to the Dreampark stand are seeing how Dreamgallery is maximising operator flexibility and performance by taking advantage of the power of open standards, such as HTML and SVG, to give operators full control of their TV portals for customisation and regionalisation. The company says that the introduction of its next generation middleware dramatically optimises the response time and speed of IPTV services while providing outstanding GUI opportunities and performance for HD graphics. Operators running Dreamgallery software can fully control the business portal using the Portal Generator as well as extend the functionality of the platform independent of Dreampark developers. Dreampark customers also have the advantage, says the company, of freely selecting from a wide range of set-top boxes, video servers and CA/DRM systems as Dreamgallery is pre-integrated with a number of proven ecosystems. 4.B70
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Q-Ball live in Trafalgar Square by Adrian Pennington Gravity Media Group’s UK OB wing 021 Television is using Camera Corps’ Q-Ball all-weather robotic cameras to provide video coverage for Sky Arts, of Antony Gormley’s One & Other project. T h e project concerns the Fourth Plinth of London’s Trafalgar Square. Every hour, 24 hours a day, for 100 days without a break, individual volunteers are making the plinth their own. A total of 2,400 people are expected to participate between 6 July and 14 October. Two Q-Balls with rain-protection covers are mounted above the Fourth Plinth plus an additional camera on the roof of 021’s production room. They are being used for the production of regular one-hour reports on the event on Sky Arts 1 HD. A n H D feed is also being downconverted to deliver 24/7 v i d e o c overage of the event,
streamed via the Sky Arts website. “Being ready for all kinds of weather is essential in any openair operation, particularly when you are required to deliver a longduration live feed,� explained Gravity Media Group’s COO, Kevin Moorhouse. “Q-Ball is nearer to being a sealed unit than any other camera we ever used which has obvious advantages when all the usual varieties of insect look on exterior cameras as a potential residence. “Picture quality has proved very good and the downconverted webstreams are stunning. Although each performer is isolated about 4 metres above ground, the ability to switch between several cameras and to adjust parameters such as zoom, pan and tilt, gives SkyArts production staff plenty of creative flexibility.� “The Q-Ball’s spherical housing is highly resistant to moisture and much less visually intrusive
AirTies’ hat trick of launches by Heather McLean AirTies is marking three industry firsts at this year’s IBC show. It has been previewing the industry’s first high definition 802.11N wireless video set-top box featuring self-service customer provisioning, 3D graphics, and solid state storage on NAND flash. Air 7224, the high definition, wireless, IPTV and web TV set-top box, is on display at the AirTies stand, as well as at the partner stands of SeaChange, GooMe,
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Orca, Nordija and Opera. The Air 7224 is the first set-top box to offer a seamless wireless video distribution at home in conjunction with a compatible AirTies wireless gateway. With the addition of AirTies’ Mesh Networking, the need for cables between multiple domestic devices is eliminated. The combination of the AirTies set-top box and gateway enables a simple one touch installation and set-up of secure wireless network by the end
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than an ordinary robotic camera,� added Camera Corps’ director of operations, Matt Frost. “The 100day non-stop session is the longest of its kind we have ever been asked to supply robotic minicam equipment for but we have every confidence that the Q-Balls will meet the challenge.� 10.C49 user, getting rid of truck rolls and installation costs for the operators. The new STB also features the new Broadcom BCM7413 chipset, offering high definition 3D graphics and up to 96 GB NAND flash memory, as well as wireless video and self service installation. The hardware accelerator for 3D OpenGL ES allows for interesting user interface possibilities while the default two gigabit solid state NAND flash offers a costeffective pause live TV feature for the masses without the shortcomings of a mechanical hard drive. 12.303
Hawk-Woods: a shortened battery by David Fox T h e n ew N P - 3 5 f ro m H aw k Woods is a unique half-height Lithium-Ion NP1-style battery, a i m e d at p rov i d i n g s o u n d recordists in particular with a lightweight, space-saving solution. It produces 35 Watts of output, making this ‘stubby battery’ a useful alternative to a regular sized Ni-Cad battery, such as Hawk-Woods’ 29W SNP-29. So as well as being weight and space saving, the NP-35 offers users 20% more power. With identical width and depth dimensions, the NP-35 is similarly compatible with Hawk-Woods’ NP-65 and NP-70 batteries, and can be used with its range of NP1 chargers or shoe power adaptors. 11.A76
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Stay healthy with Mirifice by Ken Kerschbaumer Mirifice is demonstrating MiriMON, a system that provides consumer insight, service assurance, and customer care for broadcast networks by monitoring service delivery and the individual customer experience. Th e s y s t e m m o n i t o r s t h e health and performance of all settop boxes, the network and service infrastructure, and end-to-end service delivery. The system also enables quick
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Civolution’s realtime watermarking by Ian McMurray A challenge for the digital entertainment industry has always been security of content with illegal copying and downloading – and the consequent loss of revenue and profit. Civolution is demonstrating its entire range of products and services that provide digital waterm a rk i n g a n d f i n g e r p r i n t i n g technology solutions and services to identify, manage and monetise digital audio and video content throughout their media lifecycle. Highlights include the company’s Teletrax content monitoring service for pay-TV and a new product launched at IBC which provides high-volume, realtime forensic watermarking for online content. According to Civolution, content identification has evolved from the ‘tool of protection’ to become the ‘enabler of monetisation.’ 5. B18
Take a bow: the new Steadicam Archer 2 in action
Archer targets mid-range by David Fox Steadicam has launched the Archer 2, a new lightweight stabilising rig designed to be quicker to set-up and to accommodate a wide range of operating needs. It comes with a 12/24v pivoting battery mount, HD ready wiring, two-section telescopic carbon fibre post, no-tools setup, a new “sure grip” gimbal handle, the new multi-section lightweight Isoelastic G-40 arm, the advanced ergonomicallydesigned LX vest, and the ‘open access’ tilting camera mounting stage with optional remote controlled stage motors. It is designed for precise handling, with a narrow 8cm sled width with yoke mounted monitor and precision adjustable battery. The lightweight sled design allows it to be kept closer to the operator’s body, resulting in less fatigue and easier manoeuvring. The Archer’s (patent pending)
‘pack and go’ sled reduces its size by m o re t h a n 3 0 % fo r e a s i e r transport and faster set-ups and teardowns. The new G-40 Arm has a boom range of 80cm, and is claimed to be “the lightest, most rigid, best-behaving, costeffective arm, with the greatest vertical travel and lifting range in Steadicam history.” Its honeycomb design apparentlyreduces arm weight substantially, but maintains rigidity.The Archer comes standard with a 7inch 16:9 composite LCD monitor, but can be fitted with one of two HD monitor options. “It is the perfect system for broadcast applications, teleproduction studios and independent Steadicam operators who require a fully featured rig that is low cost and lightweight. Its unique folding sled design makes it the perfect mobile unit,” said Frank Rush, manager of Steadicam. 11.E31
Civolution is demonstrating a content monitoring service for pay-TV
Fault-tolerant performance from Peak by Ian McMurray At IBC products on show are designed to deliver 100% uptime, with redundancy allowing a duplicate component or subsystem to take over in the event of failure. Hot swappability is also assuming increasing importance. Reflecting this trend is the recently-announced DLA200 series from Peak Communications. Designed for the satellite earth station environment, these 19-inch 1RU rack line amplifiers
feature both fault tolerance and hot swap capability. Features include fully redundant power supplies with separate mains inputs as standard to optimise reliability, high gain flatness and stability, low current alarm monitoring and remote control. Modules can be replaced in the DLA200 unit from the rear without the need to remove power or disturb the other channel in any way, says the company. 1.E34
ATG is in for the long haul by Farah Jifri ATG Broadcast is exhibiting its full range of systems integration services at IBC. The company provides a single-source guarantee of efficient and reliable broadcast systems integration with optional long-term engineering support. “Broadcasters in many count r i e s h ave a c h i eve d m a j o r improvements in picture quality by progressing from analogue to digital SD delivery,” said ATG
Broadcast deputy director, Soren Johansen. “Continuing advances in consumer screen display technology and affordability have reached the point where 1080i HD transmission enables the digital cinema experience to be delivered to every home. Broadcasting itself continues to be a competitive business demanding logical workflow to ensure optimal staff efficiency. ATG has long experience as a single-source integrator of ultra-reli-
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Reaching out to audiences
by Dick Hobbs “We are not expecting our audiences to come to us: we have to be where they are.” So said Andrew Hawken, online editorial director at Sky in the UK at IBC this week. “We have to be online, on mobiles, on big screens. “No way are we walking away from television – we are about to launch an HD service – but there is
no doubt audiences have more and more choices and they want quicker and quicker access,” he added. “We have to be fast, but with quality and in a distinctive voice. “We have passed half a million downloads of our iPhone app, we are on Facebook and YouTube, and we use Twitter heavily,” said Hawken, going on to explain that the online newsroom has a dedicated journalist
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A new dimension for Steadicam moves: Piffl shows off P+S Technik’s latest 3D rig
by David Fox P+S Technik has introduced three new 3D rigs, including a prototype lightweight version for use on a stabilising system.
It can be used with any lightweight camera, and the rig is stable and adjustable in any direction. It is a mirror rig and is shown on an Artemis system with two EX3s.
High def IPTV football by Dick Hobbs Plazamedia, Germany’s largest producer of sports television, is offering live football in high definition over IPTV this season. Coverage of the Bundesliga – the Ger man national football league – depends on technology from Harris. “To ensure we were prepared for this season’s German Bundesliga when it kicked off on August 8, it was essential that we work with
manufacturers that could meet our tight deadlines,” said Chris Wieland, technical director at Plazamedia. “Not only was Harris able to deliver some of the industry’s most advanced technology in less than three weeks, but they also provided a tailored service of pre-configuration and pre-testing of the systems that was critical in enabling us to deliver a fault-free live broadcast from the very first match.”
Well connected at the RAI Amsterdam RAI’s Event Net provides all of IBC’s internet and network connectivity and is managed by the RAI’s IT Services division. With a skilled sales staff, IT support specialists, senior engineers and the assistance of professional network management applications such as HP Openview and Cisco LMS, IT Services is able to closely monitor each connection. All connections are dedicated rather than shared, ensuring users the highest quality and best performance. “RAI IT Services and our Event Net provide Amsterdam RAI with
Europe’s most professional and powerful network,” said Pim Schoonderwoerd, product manager at IT Services. “This helps ensure that each event is a success, with every conceivable option being available to our customers.” The IBC is a particular challenge because of the high expectations of exhibitors and organisers alike. Each connection has its own specific and requirements and has to work flawlessly throughout the show. “Downtime or ‘hiccups’ are not an option,” Schoonderwoerd emphasised. “At RAI IT Services we do everything in
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who uses it as a newsgathering source as well as sending Tweets. Pressed on the tough question of paying for all these new services, Hawken said: “We are part of a very successful, paid television platform, and at the moment it makes sense for us to be ‘free to air’ over all these platforms. “In terms of making money there is advertising, e-commerce and
It will be available by the end of the year and has already been sold to a US customer. “It’s universal, so it mounts to different stabilising systems and you can attach different types of camera, up to Sony HDW-750s. It can be used in regular and goofy mode [left handed],” explained marketing manager, Anna Piffl. “The adjustment of the 3D effect is completely automated so it stays totally balanced.” There is also a larger 3D rig designed for use with wide-angle lenses down to 7mm that can’t be used on its existing 3D rig. It will be making a carbon fibre version that will be very light, and has new, more stable, camera adaptors that allow it to be used with very heavy cameras (such as the two F900s at the show). Another new side-by-side 3D rig is designed for panoramic and aerial shoots where you need the lenses to be farther apart for a true 3D effect, as the smaller box is designed for short distances. 11.E28
then there is subscription,” he outlined. “At the moment we think we are making the right decisions. But we are not ruling anything in or out.” S ky, p a r t ow n e d by N ew s Corp, broadcasts to the UK and Ireland. Its news services are a leading part of the brand. “We are investing in high quality, professional journalism reporting from around the world,” Hawken said.
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Britain bucks the trend and increases space at IBC2009 by Heather McLean UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is helping a record 69 British electronic companies look for lucrative international business deals w i t h g l o b a l b ra n d s, s u c h a s Deutsche Telekom and Fox Television, at this year’s IBC show. One company that received a g ra n t t o at t e n d v i a U K T I ’s Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP), is WeComm, a Londonbased mobile phone applications developer. Among its customers is the BBC, which is trialling its software to broadcast radio programmes, such as The Chris Moyles Show. UKTI’s chief executive, Sir Andrew Cahn said: “From television to telecoms, the UK’s media sector continues to push technology boundaries. UKTI is proud to give such a large group of British
pioneers the chance to showcase their revolutionary products.” Using IBC2009 as the launch pad for its Media Combiner 1900E MPEG to IP network adaptor, ARG director of sales and marketing, Mike Footer, said: “IBC is an international meeting place that attracts broadcasters from all over the world. Broadcasters are always keen to investigate new technology that will help them optimise bandwidth and use the most costeffective transmission services. We are confident that the show will generate a lot of new business opportunities for us.” UKTI’s TAP gives small- and medium-sized enterprises up to six grants, varying from £1,000 to £1,800, to exhibit at overseas trade shows like IBC. TAP supports over 3,000 UK businesses each year. UK Pavillion
T h e i n s t a l l at i o n at P l a z a media’s headquarters in Munich is built around three Harris Platinum routers which link the outside broadcast venues onto the distribution networks for IPTV, mobile and web services. The order also includes X85 signal processors to synchronise incoming HD, upconvert additional standard definition s i g n a l s, a n d h a n d l e D o l b y a u d i o. P l a z a m e d i a a l s o u s e s Harris Iconlogo channel branding devices. 7.G20/7.G23/OE330 our power to facilitate the best possible IBC for everyone involved.” Event Net is the RAI’s own product and is directly connected to the Amsterdam Internet Exchange, Europe’s main internet connection. RAI IT Services offers a genuine one-stop-shop, backed up by a wide variety of services and products. “The combination of flexibility and expertise enables us to support the organisers every step of the way,” concluded Schoonderwoerd. “From a single computer to the most complex network and configuration, we listen carefully to customer requirements then translate these into ‘ready-to-roll’ solutions.”
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Hall 7, Friday 11 to Tuesday 15 September Cutting edge, hands-on training from industry professionals Latest video products from Adobe to Apple, including Final Cut Pro, Motion and Color Get real, hands-on experience with the latest tools under the watchful gaze of expert trainers Schedule of exhibitor led sessions
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Hall 9, Friday 11 to Tuesday 15 September Training led by experienced professionals Comprehensive display of broadcast and digital cinema cameras Focal point of the village is a hands-on studio where you can touch, feel and experience the state-of-the-art technology Engage and network with potential buyers and users in a high quality environment Schedule of exhibitor led sessions
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New trucks from old by David Fox Refurbishment could be one way to beat the recession for broadcasters, systems integrators and manufacturers, according to Greg Hoskin, managing director of independent systems integrator, Megahertz. It has a factory and a specialist workforce that he feared might suffer when conditions worsened. In an effort to keep everyone working, they offered to refurbish trucks for clients who didn’t have the budget to buy new ones, completely taking them apart, respraying them and bringing them up to date.
Power glide: artemis inventor Curt Schaller demonstrates his latest model in the Production Village
“They got a new van, with an extra five years of life, and we kept our people in work. It’s labour intensive for us and cheap for the customer,” explained Hoskin. “It’s a good return on investment, and often CFOs say you can’t have a new truck, so this is a good compromise.” Indeed, it has remained busy since, doing refurbishments for numerous customers, such as Aerial Camera Systems, APTN, BT, CNN, Globecast, SIS (where a truck had been hit by light-
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ning), and Zeppit. “Each one of those is a month’s work.” Often it was converting trucks to HD
and bringing them up to spec to meet the latest regulations. 11.F20
Quantel given pure eMotion
once workflow gathers increasing momentum, our customers are increasingly asking for noise reduction and speed change technology to be closely available in their Quantel suites. “This partnership demonstrates our continuing commitment to providing our customers with the most comprehensive toolsets within their Quantel environment,” continued Owen. The eMotion technology is based on motion estimation algorithms and handles resolutions from SD to 4K. 8.A28b
by Farah Jifri An agreement signed between eMotion engines and Quantel will see the Pure and DigiCrank noise reduction, restoration and slow motion technology made available for Quantel’s Pablo, iQ and eQ products. Pure and DigiCrank software applications run on Windows XP and integrate with Quantel works t at i o n s v i a Q u a n t e l ’s o p e n Genetic Engineering technology. The file-based workflow is built
around the openness of Quant e l ’s S a m a n d s o f t - S a m d at a servers, providing transparent access to the Quantel media store via third-party systems. In addition to noise reduction and high performance re-timing, the applications also provide networked assist tools for dust-busting, de-flicker, stabilise, and a fully featured 2K and 4K DPX viewer. Steve Owen, Quantel director of marketing said: “As the world of digital acquisition and scan-
Artemis puts in the boot by David Fox The latest special edition Sachtler artemis stabilising system has a high capacity power supply that can cope with even the most powerhungry digital cinema cameras, and avoids having to reboot the camera when you change batteries. “Red needs 110 Watts all the time, so we have increased the diameter of the [power] cable and use special copper cable, so now 96% of the battery power reaches the camera, which is a very low voltage drop. It means we nearly double the run time of the battery,” claimed artemis designer, Curt Schaller. The artemis EFP HD SE uses hot swap electronics for changing batteries without having to reboot the camera, which can take eight minutes for a Red One. The electronics are made by Anton/Bauer, but work with any make of battery. It automatically switches between the two batteries (used as counterbalance), and Schaller believes it is much better than using an electronic buffer, and less likely to go wrong. The new high-capacity batteries are very low weight, so having two adds little weight. “It is also the lowest-price product in our range. If you want to move to a bigger camera, you can swap in a new module, so you keep 80% of your first investment,” Schaller said. Users also save on spare batteries. 9.A07
In Brief
Make do and mend: Recession doesn’t mean depression for Hoskin
A sporting celebration: Francis Tellier, chief executive officer Host Broadcast Services (left) and Pierre L’Hoest, CEO EVS, commemorate ten years of collaboration at IBC2009. The two companies have delivered coverage of major sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup. The HBS and EVS partnership has also resulted in the first stereoscopic 3D live coverage of the IIHF World Championship in 2008, followed by the first live 3D football match to be shown simultaneously in Lyon and in Paris.
New ideas for automation by Farah Jifri Ideas Unlimited.tv has come to IBC with enhanced capabilities on offer. The new applications make for additional capacity a n d automation integration, and offer content archiving. Ideas Unlimited.tv is also introducing a new entry level version of its Content Probe recorder. The new version of the Content Probe offers four-channel recording via a single device, and handles inputs as comp o s i t e video, SDI or HD. The recorder also offers integration with the iTX automation system from Omnibus. Content Probe automatically checks for video faults such as froz en output, black o r bl u e screen, and silence or tone. When integrated with Omnibus this fault detection will cause the Content Probe to trigger a switch from main to standby iTX to maintain the channel output. In any event,
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the fault will be noted in both the Content Probe and the iTX logs. Among the new enhancements for the Content Probe is the ability to automatically manage the archiving of compliance recordings beyond the capacity of the device itself. Any recordings that reach the end of their allotted time on the device can be transferred onto any suitable archive medium, which could be a corporate data server network. Also new for IBC09 is Ideas Unlimited.tv’s MRF monitoring recorder. The system is targeted at unregulated markets that do not require a guaranteed recording for legal compliance purposes, but where the broadcaster wants to maintain a local recording for monitoring and technical checks. The MRF does away with the redundant components of Content Probe and as a result is available at a reduced pricepoint. 8.C97
Pixel Power has sold seven Clarity 5000 character generators to be used in brand new studios being built for MediaCityUK in Salford Quays near Manchester. The sale was made through TSL, the broadcast systems integrator, and follows a thorough evaluation of competing technology, resulting in Pixel Power winning the deal through a tender process. “Clarity is the graphics device of choice in the UK, with most broadcasters using Clarity,” said James Gilbert, managing director of Pixel Power. “The equipment will also benefit from using our latest Version 9 software, announced this week. Broadcasters have ready access to Clarity-trained operators in the UK and our longstanding relationship with TSL has successfully delivered a number of projects, which demonstrates our commitment to providing ongoing support to integrators.” 7.B30
Sonifex hybrid mixer Sonifex is debuting its S1 small format hybrid analogue/digital radio broadcast mixer. The S1 mixer delivers a compact, low cost, fixed format mixing console designed for on-air radio use and doesn’t compromise on performance, according to Sonifex. The mixer can be fitted flush into a desk-top or can be rack-mounted by the addition of rack ears. It has 10 dual input channels consisting of four mono mic/line inputs, one telco/line input, one stereo cleanfeed/stereo line input, three dual stereo line inputs and one dual digital stereo input channel. There is also a 3.5mm insert jack socket for an iPod/MP3 auxiliary connection. The S1 has one stereo programme output available as both balanced analogue and AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital, so that a main programme feed can be sent to a transmitter whilst a digital feed can go directly to a PC for internet streaming. Two stereo aux outputs are also available and these can be configured as either pre or post the fader outputs. 8.E61
XDT shows new Catapult server
Making 3D a spectacle: Most cheap 3D glasses are made with whatever blue and red gel a manufacturer has on the shelf. But “if you get the blue wrong you might get a headache, and if you get the red wrong you won’t see 3D,” according to Daniel Llovet (pictured), marketing director of broadcast filter maker Cotech. The company has launched a range of custom 3D glasses at the show. “We can match any colour any 3D designer may wish.” 11.A54
XDT is showcasing version 1.7 of its flagship Catapult server software. Aimed at point-to-point frame data transfers and uncompressed frame review, Catapult Server is a software designed to deliver the same local throughput performance of storage arrays to connected systems utilising standard networking infrastructure. The new version 1.7 includes support for WAN transfers and review including 256-bit AES encryption and Flipstream, with support for playlists with mixed resolution and format. “With Catapult Server now available as a standalone software product, customers have got the flexibility to front-end their SANs using an inexpensive Linux server to access media at SAN speeds from any copperconnected client,” said Erik Otto, managing director of XDT. 7.A39
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theibcdaily In Brief SecureMedia enhances PeerTV experience SecureMedia is providing PeerTV with its Encryptonite ONE System CA/DRM (conditional access/digital rights management). This is now integrated with the latest PeerTV internet STB, the PeerStation 340, providing an enhanced television experience for content delivery over the open internet. The PeerStation 340 STB provides for a range of different formats including WMV as well as H.264, and delivers HD quality and features including download and peer-to-peer options. “The ability to deliver IPTV content securely over open networks is becoming an increasingly important business driver for our customers,” said Chen Landau, VP of global sales at PeerTV. “We are pleased to be working with SecureMedia and together we will deliver the highest quality and most secure broadcast experience over the Internet possible.” SecureMedia IP734 /PeerTV IP551
Miranda routed to Argosy Argosy has expanded its portfolio to include Miranda’s NVISION Compact routers. Described as ideally suited to “utility routing applications where space is at a premium,” the routers are available in 3Gbps, HD, SD, AES, analogue video and analogue audio, as well as machine control formats. The NVISION Compact routers are available in sizes from 16x4 up to 32x32, and are housed in 1RU or 2RU frames for maximum space efficiency. Multiple control options include Ethernet or serial control, local button panels, and remote hard or soft panels. Easy to use configuration software is supplied as standard to simplify key tasks like partitioning, as well as integration with other routing systems. Mike Purnell, director, Argosy said, “Routers and monitoring products are an integral part of the build out of HD infrastructure and with these advanced routing systems we are better placed to provide a more complete solution to broadcasters – particularly those in small studio, post production and mobile applications where rack space is at a premium.” 10.D55
Mighty tiny white LED Today’s increased multimedia content in portable devices is fueling the trend towards larger displays and longer video playback, which require more power. Addressing this need, analogue power management specialist National Semiconductor has introduced what it claims to be the industry’s smallest white LED driver with dynamic display backlight control. The LM3530 – part of National’s PowerWise energy-efficient product family – drives up to 11 high-current LEDs in series, illuminating larger displays in portable media devices such as smartphones. It employs ambient light-sensing algorithms and contentadjustable backlighting to optimise the display, realising up to a 55% power saving over the common practice of driving the backlight at a constant brightness. Available now, National’s LM3530 is priced around €1.75 in 1,000-unit quantities. 10.B28
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3D is the next TV revolution says Eutelsat
by Ian McMurray “3D is the next TV revolution,” said Michel Chabrol, sales director at Eutelsat at a press conference this week, at which he described how his company, together with Open-sky and DBW – collectively known as the 3D Stereoscopic Group – had been work i n g together to better understand the 3D opportunity. “We have been broadcasting an all-3D channel since early 2009 – not as a commercial venture, but as a test bed to better understand not only the technical implications of 3D but also consumer acceptance,” Chabrol explained. He noted that Eutelsat was the first satellite company to support 3D – and was also the only company to be showing live 3DTV at IBC.
Michel Chabrol: Eutelsat the “only company” to show live 3D TV at IBC
Joining him on stage was Walter Munarini, technology director of Open-sky. “Reaction from users has been fantastic,” he said.
“3D is developing much more quickly than any of us foresaw.” Munarini noted that there is already plenty of 3D content
Bradley on track for motion control by David Fox Bradley Engineering is developing an adaptable, motion-controlled tracking system that can b e mounted on a table, on tripods, on the ground or hanging from the ceiling. Users could build a three axis system by putting several in a room (horizontal and vertical), and it has a prototype single axis, 2m track at IBC (which would probably cost about £4,000). The MC60 is ‘incredibly precise’, said CEO, David Bradley, with a potential four billion individual positions over the length of
Tracking shot: David Bradley shows off the new MC60 tracking system
BBC HD relies on PubliTronic
by Ken Kerschbaumer The Red Bee Media Broadcast Center handles automated playout of BBC HD across Europe and it is now relying on PubliTronic Nexus playout servers and Cobalt automation software to deliver sparkling images across the European continent. PubliTronic’s system gives Red Bee a high degree of flexibility and functionality as well as reducing time to air down to less than 10 weeks. “We’ve been impressed by the level of PubliTronic’s commitment to delivering effective, reliable HD services to our client, BBC Worldwide Channels,” said David Popper,
Red Bee Media head of solutions build. “PubliTronic’s playout servers provide a great blend of resilience, notably when operating in an N+N mode. It’s clear that installing integrated playout automation is simpler, more cost-effective and timely.” Nexus is integrated with BBC Worldwide Channels’ scheduling system Zeus, from Phoenix7. PubliTronic’s playout servers can drive graphics and logos externally from the scheduling system and also prove particularly efficient for handling secondary broadcasting events, with support for DVB subtitling in the ASI Stream, 2.B18
Octopus finds new believers by Ken Kerschbaumer Octopus newsroom systems continue to extend their reach around the globe as deals in India, Portugal, and Slovakia highlight the IBC exhibition. Two Indian TV news channels, Polimer and P7News, have selected Octopus6, the latest version of the Octopus newsroom computer system, to drive their newsrooms in India. A total of 29 channels in India now rely on Octopus.
Meanwhile Portuguese channel Economico TV has decided to drive its newsroom with Octopus6. The station is based in Lisbon and is the first broadcaster in Portugal to use Octopus. The company also won the tender for Slovakian 24/7 news channel TA3 where it will serve up to 50 concurrent users and will be integrated with Avid Newscutter, Avid Countdown and Vizrt Content Pilot. 3.B58
the track, although he will probably gear it so that the accuracy will be 0.01mm, more than enough for most practical uses. The company is also developing a motion control head to go with the track. “Our aim is to create a 16-axis motion control system with a user-friendly front-end, which will be timeline driven,” said Bradley. “This is different from most motion control systems, which are speed driven. “There will be two different control methods – a standard laptop control, which will do the most
available for 3D cinema – but this remains one of two challenges for widescale acceptance of 3D television. The other potential barrier is standards, he said. “But as compelling as 3D is in the cinema, it is perhaps an even more valuable proposition for alternative content such as sport and rock festivals,” Munarini said. “The role of satellite in 3D is clearly there,” he went on. “We have the bandwidth necessary for 3D transmisson – but just as importantly, satellite is the natural transmission medium for live events.” In concluding, Munarini noted that he expected commercial 3D channels to come into operation in 2010, with real traction being achieved by 2012. 1.D59 sophisticated moves, and a more simple location system, which just has a handheld control system where you set the most-used parameters, such as start shot, in-between shots and end shot, and tell it how long you want it to take,” Bradley added. Reliability will be key. “Motion control is not used as much as people would like it to be because it is complicated, and therefore time consuming. It’s big, it’s heavy, it takes a large crew, and therefore it’s very expensive,” Bradley said. “We want to make it usable by your average cameraman. We already have the motion control software and drives, the motors and a basic interface.” 11.B39
Ateme’s Titan a ‘step change’ in mass content delivery workflow by Ian McMurray In a world of HPY-2654s and NJ-D-00-Ps, Titan from Ateme comes as a breath of fresh air. Brand new for IBC, Titan is a turnkey solution for large scale transcoding. The company says that it is using the principles of grid computing to parallelise proc e s s i n g, m e a n i n g t h at transcoding can be achieved in ‘ f a s t e r t h a n re a l t i m e ’ – a n d , according to the company, 20 times faster than is possible with traditional methods. A two-hour long HD movie, for example, can be encoded in just 10 minutes, according to Ateme. “We’re not the only company using the principles of grid computing,” said product marketing manager Remi Beaudouin, “but what differentiates our approach is i t s i n t e l l i g e n c e – t h e way we analyse both audio and video data in order to improve the final quality of the content. That, plus the speed at which we can do it.” Key features of Titan, according to the company, are that it
Ateme’s Titan can encode a two hour high definition movie in 10 minutes
provides highly cost-effective transcoding for all three targets – TV, PC and mobile – and does so in a single pass. “Very few other companies are able to do that,” noted Beaudouin. Leveraged from Ateme’s KFE 2 encoding system, Titan is a complete file-based processing system. From any SD/HD mezzanine file, the company says that Titan can produce a number of pristine video quality versions simultaneously: according to Ateme, this represents a ‘step change’ in the mass content delivery workflow. 1.D70
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It’s not easy being green Conference Analysis by Kate Bulkley The need to be green is gaining traction and the reasons are clear: the depletion of resources is leading to increasing costs for both companies and consumers that t h e y n o l o nger can afford to ignore. “Once the pocket is affected, then people take notice,” Jaume Rey, director of professional broadcast systems for Panasonic
told the audience at the panel ‘What is the Cost of Not Being Green?’. Rey said that Panasonic is taking steps to promote “eco ideas” in its products and its acquisitions. “We are buying Sanyo not because they have wo n d e r f u l s c re e n s a n d g o o d audio equipment,” said Rey. “We are buying them because they h ave a l e a d i n g p o s i t i o n i n rechargeable batteries and solar panel technology.” Manufacturers need to rethink how they design products
BigBand offers convergence by Ken Kerschbaumer BigBand Networks is reaching out to set-top boxes in the home with a new intelligent software control plane that helps operators manage linear and nonlinear video services. The company says that the Converged Video Exchange (CVEx) removes the need for different video services to exist in different systems operators can more easily use resouces and understand how the services are used. “Transitioning to next-generation networks capable of seamless video delivery to multiple networks
opens up tremendous complexity,” said David Heard, BigBand Networks COO. “CVEx can help transform today’s architecture into a true converged system delivered to any device so that in the future it won’t matter if [a service] is wired or wireless, legacy or next-generation IP.” The system’s strength is pooling of bandwidth and allowing it to be reallocated on an as-needed basis. And ‘what if ’ scenario planning can allow modeling of future delivery concepts and programme windows. 3.A25
from the ground up, starting with the materials they use, said Mark Shayler, MD of eco3, a consultancy in the UK. With the EU looking to reduce the chemicals allowed in products and the G7 saying that CO2 emissions must be cut by 80% by 2050, many p ro d u c t s w i l l h av e t o b e r e thought. For example, a 32-inch plasma varies in energy use from 89 watts to 146 watts. “We need to identify best in breed and drive everyone else to the same level,” said Shayler. For broadcasters there are both savings to be made in how they work and broadcast and also in what they do in terms of pro-
IHSE extends support by Farah Jifri IHSE’s Draco quad-head KVM extenders support video resolutions up to 1920x1200/HD 1080p for single link DVI signals at all channels, and signal connections over CAT 5e/6/7, multimode or singlemode fibre. Standard data support includes USB-HID, PS/2 and audio/serial data transmission. The new extenders have been specially designed to fit into a 1U chassis with integrated power supply. As an optional extra, the extenders support high-speed USB2.0 data transmission in the same chassis.
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The new devices comply with the Draco Instant Switching technology, enabling support for applications like TV studios, classroom environments, command and control, digital signage, or situational rooms (PS/2 over adapter). “With our new Draco quadhead extender kits, we offer our customers utmost flexibility to realise their applications,” said Peter Striegel, CEO of IHSE. “Quadhead applications are now supported by dedicated devices and easily integrated into the Draco Instant Switching environment.” 8.C50
T F 1 i n Fr a n c e h a s a C 0 2 emission reduction plan and has recently created a dedicated website dedicated to best eco practices for its producers. “We don’t know what the best practices are at the moment, but the website is a first step,” explained Frederic Tapissier, president of the technical committee HD Forum for TF1. As to the future, HaughtonBrown said that there is certainly enough “critical mass” at IBC to take a stand on sustainability. “I think that sustainability is at the point when tapeless production wa s 1 0 ye a r s ag o,” s a i d Houghton-Brown.
Navigating around 3D television content
by Carolyn Giardina Nagravision and 3Ality Digital have been demoing the answer to one of the more interesting unanswered questions from IBC: namely, how does the viewer navigate through all this 3D content anyway? The companies are previewing a prototype of version 2 of the Nagra Media Guide, a 3D user interface for electronic programme guides that accommodates 3D as well as 2D. It can be used for 3D content, whether distributed via Magnum Semiconductor has developed a family of chips for encoding and decoding 1080p50, for use in OEM HD equipment. The chip comes in dual core or quad core configurations (single or two chip versions). “The quad core allows a lot more pre-processing, which helps remove noise and any blurring effects (or accentuate them if you want), before you start to encode,” explained Kishan Jainandunsing (above), Magnum’s marketing director. 11.G79
gramme making to educate their audiences. The BBC has instituted an automatic shut-off of compute r s, wh i c h h a s t a ke n s o m e £300,000 off its annual electricity bill. “One problem is how to get the facilities department and the IT departments to work together,” observed Chris Haughton-Brown, principal consultant for Siemens IT Solutions and Services. Siemens has developed a lowpower desktop on show at IBC that, by using photovoltaics, consumes 80% less power. “Desktop computers cost about £29 in electricity and another £10 in cooling costs but with this prototype we are down to £4,” said Haughton-Brown.
broadcast TV or the internet. With many 3D-ready TV sets expected to enter the consumer m a rke t w i t h i n t h e y e a r, t h i s demonstration focuses on one of the very steps that will need to be addressed in offering a 3DTV service. The demo shows programme guide information as a 3D graphic over a 3D programme, including settings, channel selection and the metadata associated with the cont e n t s u ch a s d e s c r i p t i o n a n d length of a programme.
N a g r av i s i o n ’s Fr a n k D r e y e r s a i d that 3Ality provided its optimisation tools for how to calibrate g r ap h i c s ov e r t h e v i d e o, a s w e l l a s expertise for testing at 3Ality’s facility and demo material. “Companies doing 3D in the cinema are the first wave fo r 3 D fo r t h e home,” he said. Dreyer added that Nagravision is further experimenting with 3Ality’s 3Play image optimisation technology, developed to enable live transmission of quality 3D images over a standard 2D infrastructure in order to optimise the 3D viewing experience. Part of the system aims to automatically compensate for irregularities that might cause viewer discomfort, as well as address variables such as screen size. “ T h e l o n g t e r m go a l i s t o enable mass market 3D entertainm e n t ,” 3 A l i t y D i g i t a l C T O Howard Postley said. 1.D69
Phoenix TV rises from the virtual flames by David Fox Hong Kong-based Phoenix TV has bought two virtual studio syst e m s f ro m O ra d a n d Vi n t e n Radamec for its new Hong Kong studios. These include a full Orad graphics system and two Fusion robotic pedestals plus six robotic h e a d s ( p l u s s t a n d a rd Vi n t e n tripods and pedestals). “Phoenix is the CNN of greater China. It’s the only news network accepted by both mainland China and Taiwan, and has about 175 million viewers,” said Fai Keung, sales director, Orad Hi-Tec Systems (North Asia). It will mean that Phoenix now has six virtual studios in the region. “They want to work in a very efficient way, with very few cameramen and to take the technological capabilities to the limit,” Keung said. “It will be one of the first to
use virtual tracking with the Fusion,” added Mark Osborn, business development manager, Vinten Radamec. Phoenix is now building a new studio in Beijing
that will become its new HQ. It will be twice the size of the Hong Kong studio and will using both companies’ systems there too. 9.D28c/7.H21
Friendly aliens: Osborn and Keung celebrate their Phoenix TV contract THE IBC DAILY TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2009
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