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HD BROADCAST CENTER & PRODUCTION FACILITY IN SCOTTSDALE
BroadcastAZ ISSUE 15 | WINTER
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Featured
Video Over IP HD Broadcasts in the Cloud
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Now in Studio B
TriCaster 855 Pro Switcher
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Live Shots in HD
On Dedicated Video Pipeline Azzurro Network Operations Center NYC
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STREAMING
RECORDING
COMPRESSION
Live Stream Your Broadcast
Uncompressed HD Recording
Social Media Video Ready
We offer 11+ streaming solutions in HD to deliver your broadcast to your audience.
We deliver DVDs, broadcast video as well as provide an archival process for digital resources.
We compress video into a number of HD formats for social media video solutions.
HD Live Shots
FEATURE
BroadcastAZ works with over 200 Global Networks for contribution HD LIve Shots to take advantage of breaking news from Arizona as well as business updates from over 100 publicly traded companies based in Arizona. BroadcastAZ also provides Video News Releases and Satellite Media Tours. Public companies can also utilize our video services for SEC compliant video news releases for corporate filings and other material updates.
Live from Scottsdale USA Today 6/18/2012
HD Live Broadcast Studio Opens in Scottsdale Bringing Breaking News from Arizona and Arizona’s Public Companies to Global Networks with HD Video Over IP (Cloud) Technology from Azzurro HD When you are in our studio, you may as well be in New York City HD BROADCASTS
NO LONGHAUL COST With Video over IP technology, there is no additional cost for long haul transmission. Your signal is already in New York. LOWEST LATENCY Reliable and redundant Video over IP provides connectivity with less than 70 milliseconds of latency.
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BroadcastAZ, a Broadcast USA company, unveils one of the country’s leading HD digital broadcast facilities in Scottsdale, AZ. This state-ofthe-art HDTV Production & Broadcast Center opens June 2012 to take advantage of the high concentration of breaking news from Arizona and nationally-ranked public companies based in Arizona. Where HD video is the medium of choice, BroadcastAZ boasts a fully equipped HD broadcast center with a dedicated video pipeline to the Azzurro HD Netword Operations Center in New York City. The signal is then available to more than 200 global networks including ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CNN, ESPN, Bloomberg, Food Network, HBO and other major networks.
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BroadcastAZ features two complete HD studios including Studio A with the Azzurro HD Camera System (used by NFL, MLB, NHL), a 70 inch HD monitor for graphics and HD images, a 24 inch Robo Teleprompter System, and more. Studio B is a 1200 sq. ft. HD studio featuring the TriCaster 855 Professional Switcher, up to eight HD cameras, green screen, custom set construction, green room, makeup/hair by licensed cosmetologists, and more. BroadcastAZ can offer simultaneous live broadcast, live streaming and live recording and then offers compression in several formats for social media platforms like YouTube and Vimeo. Search Engine Optimization via meta-tags is also available.
STUDIO A HD Live Shots One/Two Person Azzurro HD Camera System 70” HD Monitor 24” RoboPrompter Green Room Makeup/Hair
STUDIO B TriCaster 855 Professional Swiching System Up to eight (8) HD Video Cameras Greenscreen Custom Sets Control Room Green Room Hair/Makeup
REVIEWS
IP Contribution Networks For Live HD Broadcast BROADCAST ENGINEERING MAGAZINE June 2012 BY HELGE STEPHANSEN
Video Over IP contribution is now a reality for live remote HD Broadcasts. There is an alternative to satellite and microwave feeds. With recent advances, video over IP contribution is now a reality for live remote broadcasts. Some of the key developments to broadcastquality reliability over IP include extensive FEC, diversity, low latency, error correction, redundancy and robust encoding/decoding. Traditionally, live remote broadcasts have used microwave and satellite feeds to deliver signals from the event location to the broadcast studio. These are still highly viable methods, and they remain in the broadcaster’s toolkit for managing live events. However, with the growth and maturity of IP networks, there is a third reliable option for delivering high-quality contribution content: video over IP.
Video Over IP (CLOUD)
high-quality contribution feeds that are reasonably priced and can be established quickly. Cost is always a consideration. Fortunately, because most commercial buildings now have Ethernet cabling, IP links are easier than ever to use. Even if cabling has to be added, the components and skills needed to create the links are low-cost and readily available. A suitable Internet connection can be provided by the local telco, cable company or other commercial IP bandwidth provider. In addition, because these links are more or less standard commercial IP networks and not a dedicated video-only network, no special installation skills are required, which helps keep installation costs low.
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Live Shots
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Satellite feeds and microwave trucks will remain necessary for many live news and event feeds. However, in those instances where programming originates on a regular basis, redundant IP-based video networks combined with JPEG 2000 and MPEG-4 codecs can provide a simple and affordable path for high-quality contribution signals.
Broadcast-quality reliability over IP include extensive FEC, diversity, low latency, error correction, redundancy and robust encoding/decoding.
With the much improved speed and reliability of IP networks, careful planning can result in Extensive FEC: Improvements in Forward Error Correction play a big role in the ability of IP Networks to deliver reliable, high-quality HD Video. Redundancy is also a big part of a successful IP contribution networks.
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Network Environment
NewTek
TriCaster 855
BroadcastAZ is a NewTek Certification Center.
AZ OPTION: Major Network Shows can setup remote broadcast operations at BroadcastAZ Studios A & B TriCaster 855
Features Web & TV Streaming / Live Productions 24 Channels / 8 camera Inputs Built-In Multi-Track ISO Recording CG / Vector Graphics Software Integrated Customizable Visuals Push-Button Live Streaming
The NewTek TriCaster 855 is an 8-camera input, tightly integrated hardware and software solution for streaming video online and producing live events. LIVE STREAMING & RECORDING Digital and analog outputs are available for streaming to broadcast machines, to live projectors, and to video routers. And very importantly, you can connect to a network by Ethernet and stream videos directly to the web. At the same time, you can store files to high-capacity internal and external drives. The 855 is a 4RU device designed for big live productions in native full-resolution High Definition.
NETWORK REMOTE SHOW READY With the 24 channel, multi-camera TriCaster 855, you can have up to 8 cameras, plus 5 digital media players for video clips, graphics and titles, and 2 network channels for sharing computer screens and displays from wireless iOS devices. 8 M/E-style virtual inputs let you stage live virtual sets, and create custom picture effects and presets, when you need to give your big show even bigger impact. TRICASTER SPECIAL EFFECTS Customizing your signature look-even for multiple shows-requires a style that makes an impression on your audience.
TriCaster 855 hosts the most powerful integrated effects engine in live production. Choose from full-color, animated transitions with alpha channel and embedded audio; deliver a cohesive presentation with imaginative, branded elements, like real-time cloth dynamics, 3D video warping and transformations with TransWarp effects and motion overlays. OUR RATING
Live Network Shows can be easily accommodated with our control room, TriCaster 855 Professional Switcher, up to eight (8) HD cameras, greenscreen, HD set monitors, pro sound and lighting, green room, and makeup and hair design by licensed cosmetologists.
PERIPHERALS: You can drive a TriCaster 855 from your iPAD.
Live Shots in High Definition Broadcast, Stream, Record and Compress.
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02 Network Style Studios
When both Web streaming and program recording are built right into your production operation, you can do these functions simultaneously.
BroadcastAZ presents a Network-style environment for HD Live Shots and full remote show production.
BEST TECH
70”HD Studio Monitor
BroadcastAZ has a 70” HD Studio Monitor to display hundreds of background images, looping videos, and other graphic content. The monitor can also function as a green screen. With our return feed from our NOC, we can roll in graphics and other network video feeds.
HD STUDIOS: FEATURES
24”RoboPrompter
The RoboPrompter is the new standard for studio teleprompters. With a 24” monitor, our production team can provide easily read text, insert prompts and format the text so that you can add the dynamics you desire.
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Greenscreen Studio B
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Azzurro HD Camera System HDVideo Over IP
BroadcastAZ is greenscreen capable in both Studio A and in Studio B. Our editing team uses Adobe Premiere and AVID for our post production. The TriCaster 855 can be preloaded with graphics, lower thirds, HD videos and logos for dynamic production.
Mark Lowden, Azzurro HD vice president of sales, said “the robotic-camera system has been employed for a variety of sportsbroadcasting uses. The NFL Network has 48 systems in use at all of the team training facilities, including for the Arizona Cardinals, and at the homes of its football analysts.”
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“Brad Dick, Broadcast Engineering magazine editor, said “the robotic-camera systems are increasingly in use and vastly improved, with faster and more precise controls of the cameras.”
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MEDIA TOURS
Options
SKYPE Interviews +
One to Many Broadcast Tours : Traditional Satellite Media Tours + Cost Effective Skype Media Tours Virtual Sets
Features Web & TV Streaming / Live Productions 28 different set designs with multiple set views CG / Vector Graphics Software Integrated Customizable Visuals Push-Button Live Streaming
SATELLITE MEDIA TOURS Satellite Media Tours (SMTs) remain a cost-effective way to get your messages out to the media and directly to the viewers you are looking to reach. SMTs generally consist of a series of television interviews over two, three or four-hour time period with your company spokesperson and the media.
LIVE STREAMING & RECORDING BroadcastAZ offers multiple streaming platforms including UStream, Livestream, Limelight and more.
BroadcastAZ will then stream the broadcast to multiple points including directly to libraries, author websites, social media platforms, etc. We also record the segment in uncompressed HD for later use as will as compress the video for Vimeo or YouTube applications.
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Livestream has an excellent plug-in for use on your Facebook page where you can promote your broadcast as an event and build your social media presence.
Before scheduling an SMT, consider: - Does it have wide news appeal? - Do you have a level of media recognition and media credentials? - Do you offer a truly unique perspective on the story?
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SKYPE MEDIA TOURS BroadcastAZ offers a most cost-effective Media Tour Package which utilizes Skype, a production package which include an HD camera system, microphone and basic lighting system, and a hosted interview segment on a Virtual Set in our BroadcastAZ studio where the author, musician, actor or director is professionally interviewed in HD.
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03 Media Tours Live When you need to reach multiple locations, streaming directly to end users and/or social media sites is effective.
Satellite Media Tours and Skype Media Tours are very cost effective because of the connectivity and other advanced technologies of BroadcastAZ. Contact us for your customized proposal.
04 Skype from your home/office BroadcastAZ has professional interviewers to make your Skype Media Tour very cost effective.
BEST TECH
Hundreds of Backgrounds
BroadcastAZ has a 70” HD Studio Monitor to display hundreds of background images, looping videos, and other graphic content. The monitor can also function as a green screen. With our return feed from our NOC, we can roll in graphics and other network video feeds.
HD STUDIOS: FEATURES
Video Over Internet Protocol
We broadcast HD Video via a dedicated, secure HD Video Pipeline to the Azzurro HD Network Operations Center in NY City where over 200 Global Networks are connected to bring breaking news to the world.
Mentoring & Internship OUR RATING
Network Style Environment
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Community Outreach Programs
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BroadcastAZ is greenscreen capable in both Studio A and in Studio B. Our editing team uses Adobe Premiere and AVID for our post production. The TriCaster 855 can be preloaded with graphics, lower thirds, HD videos and logos for dynamic production.
BroadcastAZ reaches out to the Arizona community as a certification center for the NewTek TriCaster as well as becoming an alliance private/public educational partner with the Peoria Unified School District. We mentor and have an internship program with Liberty High School and their media program.
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“We look forward to our new and unique educational partnership that will set our district apart and allow us to experience
t i s a ve r y s e c u re s tu di o wi th no me d i a a l l owe d a n d we were the o n l y a d d i ti o n a l g u e s ts approved by G ove r n o r Pa l i n to be a l lowed i n the s tu d i o.
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learning on a national stage. Thanks again to Broadcastaz from the students of the Peoria Unified School District and PSBN! “ - Rick Johnson, Peoria Student Broadcast Network
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