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By Chris Forrester IBC’s conference opening day, and Keynote, looks specifically at the health of the broadcast sector. The session brings together David Abraham, CEO Channel 4, Bruce Tuchman, President, Sundance Channel Global, MGM Channel Global and Imagine Communications CEO Charlie Vogt who will debate the topic and explain how they are handling the demands of what is now a fast-evolving series of challenges. Indeed, Channel 4, which is sometimes called the Research and Development Lab of British television, maintains that 2014 is ‘a seismic year of change in the landscape of television’. Abraham is driving the channel’s burgeoning personal relationships with more than 10 million individual registered viewers, including half of 16-24 year olds. This in turn is building a pretty useful picture of their viewing habits and preferences that will be of great interest to commissioners and advertisers alike.
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David Abraham, chief executive officer, Channel 4
Bruce Tuchman now sits in charge of AMC Networks’ AsiaPacific region but with a worldwide responsibility for brands such as Sundance Channel and MGM. AMC wrapped their acquisition of Chellomedia, and representing dozens of high-profile channels, in July. AMC, at least in the US, is successfully carving out a valuable segment of viewership
Plan your trip to IBC Even for a world-class city like Amsterdam, IBC means a big influx of people. So if you have not yet booked accommodation, you should move quickly. The good news is that there is still plenty of
accommodation available, at a broad range of prices and standards. Rooms are still available in close proximity to IBC, in the heart of the city and in the surrounding areas. Amsterdam is a great city with excellent transport links,
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Get connected with your industry Bruce Tuchman, President, Sundance Channel Global and MGM Channel Global
helped by more than a few toprated shows, such as Breaking Bad, Mad Men and The Walking Dead and in the process has more than challenged the dominance of the traditional networks in winning popular – and critical – acclaim.
Charlie Vogt is CEO of Imagine Communications, a provider of media software and video infrastructure solutions to more than 3,000 broadcasters, multichannel video programming distributors and enterprise customers spanning 185 countries. Vogt also currently serves as CEO of GatesAir, an industry leader in powering overthe-air radio and television broadcasts worldwide.
so wherever you choose to stay you can be close to the action. IBC works closely with the Amsterdam RAI Hotel & Travel Service, which negotiates with the city’s hoteliers on IBC’s behalf to get the best prices possible. There is a link to the RAI Hotel & Travel Service booking engine from www.ibc.org/accommodation,
allowing you to book online quickly, simply and securely. The service is also set up to help and advise on group block bookings, visit www.ibc.org/travel. You will also find a link there to Amsterdam Passport, the specialist service for business travellers who want to find out more about the city, how to get around and what to do.
John Holton, chair of the IBC2014 Exhibition Committee, unveils some dramatic changes Page 4
Professor Brian Cox to give keynote Professor Brian Cox will consider how technology developments have allowed his storytelling style to evolve Page 8
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IBC to reflect intense rate of progress and innovation I am delighted to share with you some of the thinking behind the planning for this year’s IBC Conference. I emphasise the word 'planning': we aim to be topical and reflect the issues that are really relevant to our industry. Sometimes that means we finalise details, or change our plans, right up to the last minute to get the best possible speakers and topics for debate. Our content editor, Graham Lovelace, and the team of experienced and talented executive producers has constructed a programme that aims to challenge and open minds. They will continue to work on it, right up to the last moment, so keep checking the website for the latest information. While the nature and structure of the industry has been metamorphosing over the last decade, the pace of change is now intense. We are moving from a broadcast world, where channel owners dictate what consumers watch, to a multiplatform, anytime, anywhere experience where the viewer is in charge. Technically, too, the transformation has been total. From a business dependent upon bespoke hardware with bespoke connectivity over bespoke cables and connectors, we are moving rapidly into the IP world. Much of our technology now depends upon standard IT equipment, and there is a real prospect of a move away from our familiar video formats towards connecting everything over ethernet. This year our conference starts with that very issue.
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Michael Lumley, chair of the IBC2014 conference committee, introduces this year’s programme and outlines some of the key highlights from the agenda
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Book your place at the IBC2014 conference www.ibc.org/register Thursday’s programme asks where broadcast sits in an IPcentric world. The strategic, business, content and technical streams each contribute to the core debate around how we create, manage and distribute content. That core structure is reflected throughout the conference this year. Each day will take a theme, with these themes building through the week. Within and around the themes there are a number of strands, allowing different parts of your business to gain their own insights. Following Thursday’s broadcasting in an IP-centric world, on Friday we look at how, by embracing change, we can open up new opportunities and overcome new challenges. Saturday addresses the impact
of new players in our industry, and analyses their challenges to the established order. On Sunday we look to the future, and aim to gain an understanding of the possible disruptions to come. Monday draws all the strands together, with sessions explaining, inspiring and forecasting on the key outcomes and conclusions. Extended Big Screen Each day will see a plenary session with one or more world-renowned keynote speakers. On Thursday the health of broadcast television will be discussed by David Abraham, CEO of Channel 4, Bruce Tuchman, President, Sundance Channel Global, MGM Channel Global, Sam
Barnett, CEO, MBC and Charlie Vogt, CEO of Imagine Communications. Friday’s keynote speaker is Matt Brittin, Vice-President, Google Europe, and Saturday we hear from Tim Davie, CEO of BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the world’s biggest broadcast brand. On Sunday we welcome a familiar face from in front of the camera, the scientist and presenter Professor Brian Cox OBE. Monday is the heart of our digital cinema conference programme. We have an extended Big Screen Experience this year, with more opportunities to see and talk about the latest developments as the disciplines of cinema and traditional broadcast continue to merge. Most of these sessions will take place in the superbly
equipped Auditorium with its state of the art projection and audio. As mentioned earlier, running vertically through the conference are streams offering the strategic overview and business and creative viewpoints. Alongside these streams sit our technical papers, the foundation on which the IBC conference is built. Through its careful peer reviewing, IBC remains the most prestigious place to present new scientific thinking for our industry. Threaded into the conference is a set of sessions designed for every visitor, and free to anyone registered for IBC. These Industry Insight sessions include the ever-popular What Caught My Eye strand, where we ask an industry expert to take a look at what is new and game-changing in a particular area, helping you identify the must-see exhibits on the show floor. The IBC Conference is all this and much more. Our website – www.ibc.org/conferenceprogra mme – has the programme as it develops, along with details of every session and biographies of all our speakers. It is not too early to start planning how you will get maximum value from your visit. If you have not yet registered, you can choose the most appropriate pass for you and save by booking online. IBC attracts visitors and conference delegates from well over 170 countries. It is the one truly global event for our industry, and the best place to invest in knowledge, particularly in this time of transformative change. I look forward to seeing you in Amsterdam.
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John Holton, chair of the IBC2014 Exhibition Committee, talks about this year’s event and describes some of the continuing developments as well as dramatic changes We know, because we talk to a lot of visitors, that IBC is a vital part of their annual plans. For many it is the annual investment in knowledge, the chance to see what the industry is up to, and what technical developments will challenge us all in the coming months and years. This is a very fast-moving business – now more than ever – and so we have to make it as easy as possible for visitors to get at that information. The central way we do that through our exhibition, and with two watchwords we always have in mind: IBC has to be comprehensive, and it has to be convenient. So I can tell you, for instance, that this year we have over 1,500 stands, occupying more than 50,000 square metres of stand space throughout 14 halls. That is pretty big, of course, and we are proud of it. So let me look at the first of my two C words: Comprehensive. We bring together all the key vendors from around the world. IBC is the only global event, and we work hard to ensure that is true. I am pretty sure, though, that no-one reading this is going to attempt to visit all 1,000 stands.
Even if it were possible, no-one needs to know everything. The chances are you have one or two projects in mind, and need to look at specific areas of technology. That is why our halls are laid out not by some arcane rules of seniority, but by grouping technologies together in a logical way. Hence my second C word: Convenience. IBC is a convenient exhibition to visit. If you are about to invest in transmitters, virtually all you need can be found in Hall 8. If you want to upgrade your post production hardware, Hall 7 has all the major brands. Touch & Connect Those are two fairly traditional examples I have just quoted. As we are all aware, the nature of electronic media is fast changing, and IBC is continually evolving to reflect that. This year sees dramatic changes. IBC Content Everywhere Europe is the first in a series of global events powered and created by IBC. It is aimed at the convergence between IT, telecoms and broadcast. As its name suggests, it exists to analyse and present the technologies which allow
consumers to enjoy content where, when and how they want it delivered. You could think of IBC Content Everywhere Europe as a show within a show, were it not so tightly integrated into the IBC environment. Naturally, all of these new media exhibitors are part of the one IBC exhibition space, and all visitors are welcome to tour any part of the show floor. If you came to IBC last year you may have spotted some visitors carrying orange devices along with their badges. This is our Touch & Connect technology, and it lies at the heart of IBC Content Everywhere Europe. As well as using it to download content from exhibitors, you can use it to build your own social network of contacts, creating a community around common technical, creative and business interests. IBC Content Everywhere Europe will be taking place across the entire IBC2014 show floor, and will feature three key areas of interest; the Hub stage in Hall 14, where there will be a rolling programme of presentations and debates, free to all visitors, and two more
The IBC Exhibition is comprehensive, convenient and informative
show floor stages for targeted master classes and forums -IBC Content Everywhere Cloud Solutions in Hall 3, and IBC Content Everywhere Workflow Solutions in Hall 9. Again, all these sessions and demonstrations are free to all. Once again we are hosting the IBC Future Zone, in the Park Foyer near Hall 8. This is where the cutting edge work in the world’s R&D labs and universities comes to life. It is your chance to see what may become the hit product of IBC2020. This area also hosts the Technical Posters, carefully selected and curated by IBC’s Technical Paper’s Committee for their non-commercial & thought provoking ideas. The IBC2014 exhibition is going to be comprehensive – all the key vendors in every sector of the industry from bespoke broadcast hardware to app
Google’s driving ambition By Chris Forrester
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Technology giant Google is just about everywhere. In 17 years it has gone from a wonderful algorithm to explore the World Wide Web to the planet’s most powerful ad-funded search engine, and along the way growing and expanding into dozens of other ventures. Among these are the acquisition of YouTube and the introduction of Google Maps, Street View, Google Mail, Android (and its new watches), Nest Labs, and more recently SkyBox Imaging, Google Glass, Project Loon and now a scheme to launch as many as 360
satellites to girdle the Earth. While its ‘Don’t Be Evil’ mantra and daily Google illustrations on its website are fun, the fact is that since its 2004 IPO Google has made 160 formal acquisitions to strengthen and widen its product lines, and it is still growing. With a market capitalisation of some $400 billion, and despite spending some of those billions on acquisitions it still has a war chest of some $60 billion in cash up its sleeve. Matt Brittin is VicePresident, Europe and in this keynote session (moderated by The IBC Daily’s Kate Bulkley) we will hear where broadcast media lies within Google’s ambitions, and how
YouTube and its global community of content creators is changing the way video content is produced, distributed, and consumed. We will also hear the latest on Android TV, Google’s connected television strategy that will link TVs, set-top boxes, tablets, smartphones, games consoles and new devices such as smartwatches. This keynote address, which sets the agenda for the second day of IBC2014 in which we look at the ways technology is driving change and enabling new opportunities, will also explore Google’s relationship with broadcasters and content producers.
development and interactive streaming – and it is going to be convenient, meaning just logical groupings of exhibitors but informative and thoughtprovoking presentations and discussions without even leaving the show floor. It really is the one place to build your stock of knowledge. I look forward to seeing you in September for our most exciting IBC yet.
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Register now for IBC IBC is the one event in the year you cannot miss, the chance to invest in your knowledge in one concentrated period. Only at IBC can you see the latest offerings from the world’s vendors, share in the key debates that will shape the future of the industry, and network with peers, colleagues and friends from around the world. You just have to choose how you will spend your time at IBC. The conference programme is building, and an up to the minute programme can be seen at www.ibc.org/conferenceprogram me. Here you will find the list of exhibitors and details of the new and exciting IBC Content Everywhere Europe event, focusing on new delivery platforms and new media opportunities. Now is the moment to plan, because substantial early bird discounts are available to those who book before 21 August. If you only have time to visit the exhibition, then your pass is completely free if you book early. The Gold Pass gives you the ultimate IBC experience. You have access to all the
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Five streams ahead for Conference success As well as now being restructured into distinct days, each one of which tells a separate part of the innovation story of our industry, the IBC Conference is also carefully curated into five separate streams. This acknowledges that any snapshot of the current industry, and roadmap of the future one, needs cogent input from the thoughtleaders currently working across the triumvirate of content, business innovation and technical development. It also helps delegates to manage their time effectively and concentrate on the sessions that matter to them and to their business. The Strategic Insights stream will provide high-level insights and actions relating to each day’s theme. What are the latest developments in realtime audience tracking and what are the consequent
implications for new advertising models? What will the television experience of 2020 be like, for those on both sides of the glass? What are the liable impacts of the cloud at all levels of the business, and what should people be doing about it now? Visitors to the Business Operations & Content Innovation streams will experience practical sessions that assess the real world implications of the innovation story in content creation and distribution underpinned by leading-edge case studies. How is archive to be monetised? What new formats plug into what new business opportunities? Where does Big Data fit in to advances in audience engagement and what are the steps required to exploit it? From changes in the way that natural history
programming is presented to the promise of wholly IPcentric workflows, this stream is all about maximising the opportunities and minimising the risk. The Advances in Technology stream, meanwhile, provides an indepth examination of the very latest technological innovations at all stages of the pipeline, from production to delivery (with much about the Ultra HD rollout and beyond slated for this year). And finally, the free-to-attend Industry Insights Conference Stream gives all of IBC’s attendees a chance to sample the debate and discussion that makes up the IBC Conference itself and includes the three ‘What Caught My Eye’ sessions. Add in the chance to network with some of the leading thinkers in the industry and measure strategies, planning and implementation against an active and engaged peer group, and it’s easy to see why the IBC Conference remains such a powerful draw year after year.
Tall towers and mobiles battle for future By Chris Forrester The Great Spectrum Debate on Thursday afternoon will ask how can we compare the public value of broadcasting against the benefits of better mobile broadband access? Should more radio spectrum be released for mobile data communications? How can the 06 Preview Issue
competing demands of broadcasting and broadband best be balanced? The panellists, moderated by Dr William Cooper of informitv, will look at the usage of spectrum, and question whether tall terrestrial TV towers have a future importance as the most efficient way to reach audiences. They’ll
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argue whether the transition to digital TV allows more efficient use of the finite radio frequency spectrum. Yet many homes now receive TV through cable or satellite, or interactive services through online networks. There is now increasing demand for new communications networks like
mobile broadband that can deliver significant social and economic benefits. Three leading experts will argue in favour of the motion that mobile broadband can provide greater value from terrestrial TV’s spectrum. They’ll be opposed by three equally skilled enthusiasts who want to keep their tall towers. theibcdaily
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Professor Brian Cox OBE to give Keynote address Not quite yet a teenager, Brian Cox watched the landmark television series Cosmos, and decided there and then to become a physicist and find out how the universe works. Along the way he was diverted by music for a while, but he is now a professor of particle physics – and a keynote speaker at IBC2014. Sunday at the IBC Conference is devoted to looking to the future. Who better to set the tone of the day than Professor Brian Cox OBE, who combines his academic work with presenting his own compulsive, imaginative television series. “I am very much looking forward to speaking at IBC2014,” Cox said. “Television
programmes like Carl Sagan’s Cosmos and James Burke’s Connections had a great influence on me when I was younger, and it is my view that television is still the most powerful and direct way of inspiring new generations of viewers. “Integrating television with social media and the internet enhances that potential,” he added, “but of course power comes with responsibility: we must take our responsibility to educate, inform and influence seriously.” Cox – who at one time put his academic career on hold while he played keyboards with chart band D-Ream – is now Professor of Physics at the University of Manchester in the UK. He combines that
with work at CERN, the joint European project in Geneva, which aims to solve the really big questions in particle physics. When not working on the Large Hadron Collider, Cox uses his charismatic communication skills to present television programmes on science and the heavens. His skill is in making even the most complex concepts clear for all audiences. He is as popular on children’s television as on science documentaries, and has a long-running radio comedy programme, The Infinite Monkey Cage. Cox brings this engaging style to IBC on Sunday morning. He will consider how developments in technology
have allowed his own storytelling style to evolve. The keynote will also consider the impact of the massive expansion in television over the years since he was first captivated by Cosmos, back in the days when the UK only had three television channels. It is likely he will also muse on the physics of television itself. Will we one day be
shown around the night skies by Brian Cox in a three dimensional hologram? Hear all this and much more in a keynote address that is surely not to be missed. Things can only get better at 10.00 on Sunday 14 September 2014 in the Forum. Visit www.ibc.org/register to book your IBC Conference pass now.
IBC’s Content Everywhere: Workflow and Cloud in focus By Chris Forrester There are plenty of headlinegrabbing sessions at IBC and where this year’s ‘Hot Topics’ are debated, but the fact is that delegates often want the ‘hands on’ advice that IBC’s Content Everywhere Workflow Solutions provide. At IBC2014 it is Hall 9 (Workflow) and Hall 3 (Cloud Solutions) that the advice is being dispensed from Friday through Monday, and with a special focus on the growing importance of the Cloud in planning current and future content distribution. IBC’s Workflow stream is free to attend. IBC Content Everywhere Workflow Solutions stream showcases the financial and production benefits of the disruptive technologies of tapeless production. But as always there are challenges. The relentless drive to end-to-end
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file-based digital production throws up as many complexities as it does opportunities for creative freedom and budget saving. The events are coordinated with the help of the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) which will also mount its own presentations during the IBC event. AMWA has its own expert presentation on Friday (11.00-12.30) followed by valuable sessions from Microsoft (13.00-14.00) and Telestream (14.30-15.30). Telestream will focus on how ITV automated its multi-platform workflows with extremely speedy processes, and yet flexibility for future expansion. There are near non-stop sessions daily from 11.00, but Sunday’s ‘Lifecycles of a software-based TV station’ (11.00-12.00) is bound to be popular, so grab a seat early.
During this session Cinegy will present its advice on ‘Exploring the total cost of ownership’ helped by BBC Northern Ireland’s Mervyn Middleby (head of Tech and Operations). Sunday also sees Quantel’s Steve Owen (marketing director) and stereographer Richard Hingley talk about the challenges of 4K/60p post production for the recent FIFA World Cup – and no doubt another packed room. Incidentally, the two describe the process as ‘an adventure’!
Quantel’s Steve Owen takes us on ‘an adventure’ on Sunday at IBC
IBC Content Everywhere Cloud Solutions is in Hall 3, and again offers a compelling line-up of experts. Again the sessions run from 11.00 with Friday’s presentations from Piksel, Dimetis (12.00-12.25), Civolution (14.00-14.25), JVC (15.00.15.25) and Avid (16.00-16.25). Cloud-based ‘on-demand’ programming is not forgotten. Microsoft presents with blinkbox (Saturday 14.0014.25) and Martin Wahl (principal program manager, at Microsoft’s Azure Media) and Jon Robinson (blinkbox’s group IT leader) explain how they’ve been able to scale, both in terms of their available catalogue and subscriber growth, and reaching extra second screen options. Saturday also
sees Adobe (15.00-15.25) advise how it helped marketing implementation agency Hogarth produce advertising and a wide range of marketing communications for its clients around the world and from 20 different global locations. Hogarth’s staffers can now view all media in one location but edit and access from anywhere they like. In Hogarth’s case, that might mean editing video in Bucharest with media that’s sitting in London. Sunday’s sessions are every bit as fascinating and groundbreaking. ‘Head in the Clouds, Feet on the Ground’ (12.00-12.25) talks about a Russian retailer and how Vidmind created a ‘virtual’ TV station (TVzor) and claimed to have leapfrogged two iterations of the Russian broadcast landscape with built-in social media and OTT content.
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More to explore at IBC IBC has taken care over the years to ensure that it reflects the concerns and challenges in the wider industry, and its special feature areas serve as an excellent barometer to understand exactly what it is that keeps the people trying to plot the future of the business awake at nights. The IBC Content Everywhere Hub, situated at the heart of the inaugural IBC Content Everywhere event, will be one of their key destinations this year. Each day will host a programme of free-to-attend sessions and product demonstrations built around two, hour-long, curated and editoriallyindependent sessions and panel discussions. Subjects under discussions include Social TV, audience measurement in a digital world, in-stadia second screens for spectators, ‘dongle wars’ and much more. Two of the most disruptive technologies to impact the industry also now shelter under the IBC Content Everywhere banner. IBC Content Everyone Cloud Solutions in Hall 3 features a theatre attraction that hosts both free-to-attend
presentations and case studies on cloud technology and products, allowing visitors to unpack the issues surrounding cloud-based solutions and weigh for themselves the benefits and potential disadvantages. IBC Content Everywhere Workflow Solutions, meanwhile, showcases the financial and production benefits of the disruptive technologies of tapeless production. You can find it, and its presentation theatre, in Hall 9. A slightly larger auditorium is the home of The IBC Big Screen Experience, one of the many facets of the IBC show that makes it truly unique. Situated at the centre of the RAI, the 1,700-seat venue is this year kitted out with Christie 6P 2D and 3D laser projection (which is still yet to be mass produced) and Dolby Atmos immersive audio. The Christie ‘6-Primary’ 4K laser projectors are yet to be mass produced — probably coming on stream in 2015 — so this will be one of the first places to see one running and witness the additional luminance they bring to cinema projection, particularly in 3D.
The IBC Big Screen Experience hosts a free programme of conference sessions under the theme "Disruptive Cinema", the perennially popular free screenings, which are typically Hollywood blockbusters chosen to highlight the power and capabilities of the audio and projection systems, and also the vibrant and fastpaced IBC Awards Ceremony, which takes place on the Sunday evening and is free to attend to all show attendees. Over the years the IBC Awards has become one of the centrepieces of the entire show: a true celebration of the best the global industry has to offer which acknowledges excellence in a number of key fields. including the IBC International Honour for Excellence and the IBC Innovation Awards. It’s more than just an awards show too, often teasing the crowd in the RAI Auditorium with exclusive glimpses of the cutting-edge content that will be exciting audiences in the year to come. Another free to visit part of the show that always draws significant crowds is the Industry Insights conference stream. These sessions are
Catch the advances to NHK's 8K TV system at the Future Zone
free for all IBC attendees and are home to, among others, the always fascinating ‘What Caught My Eye’ sessions. These have become an IBC institution over the years; a series of three curated looks at the best that the IBC showfloor has to offer provided by experts in their fields in three separate categories. One of their picks is often located in the Future Zone. The Future Zone is the place where IBC attendees, and
IBC Content Everywhere Hub offers new insights By Chris Forrester This year’s IBC will see three key Content Everywhere showfloor theatres offering free-toattend sessions with each focused on expanding visitors’ knowledge. The message behind IBC Content Everywhere grows exponentially, and now cloud-based solutions and the impact of tapeless workflows will strongly figure, says IBC producer Ian Volans. In the IBC Content Everywhere Hub [Hall 14], for example, each day will see a programme built around a pair
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of hour-long, curated and editorially-independent sessions and panel discussions providing insights into consumer behaviour, business models and the technologies driving the growth of Content Everywhere. These sessions will take place at 13:00 and 15:30, Friday to Monday. Friday’s theme is ‘Building, engaging and measuring online audiences’, while Saturday’s sessions focus on ‘The regional dimension to Content Everywhere’ with a particular emphasis on the Middle East and Latin America. Sunday’s
sessions look at Sport, and are bound to be popular. One Sunday panel looks at LTE Broadcast, and the opportunities for in-stadia second screen activity. Monday examines ‘Dongle Wars’ and other new routes to content access, as well as ‘The Battle for Bandwidth’. “To complement the sessions, a series of short demonstrations from a crosssection of relevant exhibitors provide visitors with opportunities to learn about the latest products and services shaping the development of
Content Everywhere,” says Volans. The Hub will also host an impressive Download Wall where visitors to IBC can collect session and demonstrations presentations as well as brochures and factsheets, and Volans and his team are promising that visitors can tap with their personal ‘Touch & Connect’ device and thus save printed matter and the weight on their shoulders! Over in Hall 9 visitors will find the IBC Content Everywhere Workflow Solutions Theatre showcasing the financial and
indeed, often anyone, first get to see some of the projects fresh from the drawing boards of some of the foremost technology institutions in the industry. Over the years it has been host to all sorts of gamechanging exhibits and prototypes, including some that have gone on to have a much greater impact out in the main exhibition itself. What will be its highlights this year? You will have to visit the Park Foyer next to Hall 8 to find out. production benefits of tapeless production and the drive towards end-to-end file-based digital production. In the IBC Content Everywhere Workflow Solutions Theatre, leading suppliers supported by customers will present case studies in which they share their practical experiences of moving to filebased production. Visitors with a Touch & Connect device will also be able to access exclusive content from this area. Hall 3 features the IBC Content Everywhere Cloud Solutions Theatre with free-toattend master classes, presentations and case studies on the benefits that content creators and broadcasters are discovering in ‘the Cloud’.
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Acting on insights in video delivery Big data alone is not enough to reach higher operational efficiency and better customer understanding. You need actionable insights and now’s the time to act says Mikael Dahlgren, CEO, Agama Technologies “In the everevolving and fast-moving video service market, time is scarce and speed is of the essence”
Today’s sophisticated video delivery and service monitoring solutions, especially those covering customer viewing devices – be it traditional TV sets or mobile devices – generate vast amounts of data. Millions of devices are continuously and concurrently reporting a massive set of parameters 24/7. While difficult to make sense of, this data can create a lot of valuable insights for TV operators. These insights can become the cornerstone for developing an attractive and growing service, while also providing significant bottom-line savings. To achieve this, you need to be able to extract the actionable insights of weight by discovering and understanding patterns that often come in the shape of complex, non-obvious relations within the wealth of data and not get stuck in the sheer mass of it. Two main approaches are
available: the generalised analytics project approach, which is flexible but lengthy; and, the mission-focused analytics approach, where domain-specific understanding is incorporated within readymade applications that can deliver almost instant value in select areas. In the ever-evolving and fast-moving video service market, time is scarce and speed is of the essence. With mission-focused analytics you can quickly and drastically reduce the size and complexity of the data to levels that make it possible to grasp, visualise and draw conclusions even on the nonobvious. This shortens time to insight and enables action. For a mission-focused analytics solution to support the extraction of information in the shape of actionable insights, it must encapsulate sufficient domain understanding in processing and visualisation. This must be done without drowning
the user in data or destroying relevant information or relations by over averaging. If properly executed, such a solution can provide deep insights in e.g. continuous service quality improvement processes and trend analyses, far quicker and more straightforwardly than if fully generic analytics approaches were applied. Imagine, for instance, being able to easily detect and eliminate systematic issues arising from certain combinations of viewing device, software version, service type, infrastructure topology and overall system utilisation. Issues that might have been foiling operations and customer-care teams over a long period of time; and, without powerful analytics would have been time-consuming to identify. In another example, product management and marketing teams could optimise channel packages based on objective insights in channel usage for specific groups of
customers. After a decade in this industry, we know that early and proactive elimination of problems combined with service optimisation are the best ways to make customers advocates of your service; and to reduce costs. With mission-focused analytics approaches this can be made even easier. We specialise in empowering TV operators’ business processes by creating the actionable insights needed to reach higher operational efficiency, the right level of service quality and better customer understanding. At IBC2014, we’re extending our solution with applications for missionfocused analytics including exploratory analysis of service quality and device behaviour, as well as of media consumption behaviour. Visit our booth to learn how our expertise can add value to your service management strategies. 4.A75
New Web TV service to deliver Content Everywhere at IBC A new-look online TV service with a round-the-clock linear schedule will be launched at IBC2014, called IBC TV – Bringing You Content Everywhere. Taking the place of the daily 20-minute morning magazine programme broadcast at IBC since 1996. The new 24/7 live linear web channel will be on-air from the opening of the IBC Conference on Thursday 11 September, to the close of the IBC Exhibition on Tuesday 16 September. The new service will be accessible via any web-connected smartphone, tablet or PC and can be picked up at designated Wi-Fi hotspots around the RAI and at hotels across Amsterdam where IBC has negotiated free Wi-Fi access. In addition, IBC TV will be shown -- with subtitles -- on 26 digital screens around the RAI exhibition complex, including on a massive outdoor digital display 12 Preview Issue
and on three large indoor screens in some of the highest traffic areas within the show. Live streams from IBC Conference keynote sessions, followed by analysis from respected industry experts, will be the cornerstones of IBC TV’s daily schedules. Other IBC Conference sessions from the Forum will also be featured on IBC TV. Anchored by Rob Curling, the presenter familiar to viewers of the previous IBC TV News magazine programme, the new channel will also report business and technology news stories that break on the showfloor or in the Conference and provide practical information -- including the ever popular daily weather forecast for Amsterdam – to help visitors make the most of their visit to IBC2014. The launch of the new format builds on experience gained
through a trial centred on the Workflow Solutions Theatre at IBC2013. In this showfloor auditorium in Hall 9, broadcasters and content
via the Touch & Connect Portal. For 2014, sessions from IBC Content Everywhere Workflow Solutions and two other showfloor theatres -- the IBC
creators supported by their suppliers presented case studies to share their experiences of adopting file-based workflows. Video recordings of the presentations were made available as video-on-demand
Content Everywhere Hub Theatre in Hall 14 and the IBC Content Everywhere Cloud Solutions Theatre in Hall 3 – will be featured on IBC TV. Much of the IBC TV output, including all recorded sessions
from IBC Conference and the showfloor theatres, will be made available as video-on-demand via the IBC Content Everywhere Touch & Connect Portal, which has been substantially redesigned and enhanced since its introduction last year. IBC TV content will also be clearly signposted from the IBC, IBC Content Everywhere and IBC TV websites. The convergence of broadcast and broadband distribution and the explosion in demand from consumers for ‘content everywhere’ are key strategic issues for the overwhelming majority of exhibitors and visitors at IBC. The new look IBC TV will give more broadcast and digital media professionals access to IBC content everywhere both during the show via the live streams or afterwards ondemand. Visit www.ibc.org/ibctv to find out more. theibcdaily
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Focus on file-based workflows Emotion Systems By Carolyn Giardina The latest versions of Emotion Systems’s eFF and Engine will be on show in Amsterdam. The tools let users open a range of video and audio files as well as make
measurements and adjustments and handle transcoding without conversion to baseband. Supported file formats include MXF, P2, LXF, QuickTime, WAV, AIFF and DPP, as well as files
with Dolby E. eFF provides audio loudness compliance to a range of standards and can be used in multiple workflows including standalone, automatic watch folder and
fully automatic through API integration. Engine allows automated file-based audio workflows for loudness, Dolby E encoding and decoding and track replication. It is controlled by use of a ReSTful API and can be integrated with MAM systems.
Said Emotion CEO, MC Patel: “We have worked very closely with our customers to understand the audio issues they have with file-based workflows and this closeness has allowed us to engineer systems that are functional, cost effective and scalable.” 6.C28c
Conference Papers are the jewels By Chris Forrester IBC Technical Conference Papers’ Programme has become the leading forum for the presentation and publication of the broadcast industry’s latest research and results. In this year’s programme, a comprehensive range of fascinating papers from international companies working in key technology areas, has once again been selected and crafted into a series of exciting presentation sessions scheduled throughout the Conference timetable. “The competition for presenting technical papers at IBC is intense,” says Dr Nick Lodge, chairman of the IBC technical papers Committee. “We regret very much having to disappoint some prospective authors, but our peer review and selection process does ensure that our final programme consists of the very best papers and is of the very highest value for our Conference delegates.” This year’s technical papers’ programme includes two of IBC’s renowned ‘Cutting Edge Technology’ Sessions – this year’s sessions targeting future content creation, and display techniques and advances in ‘beyond HD’ imaging. There are also technical papers’ sessions on Ultra HDTV, high efficiency video coding (HEVC), high dynamic range video, advances in content production and transmission platforms, IP in the studio, archiving and restoration, social media and assistive technologies, broadcasting to mobiles and immersive 3D audio reproduction. The IBC Conference technical paper programme is designed to be intricately informative (but also informal). The quality of the presentations and the subsequent lively audience Q&A’s, have enabled these sessions to become the real jewels in the Conference crown. theibcdaily
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Shifting Gears: BBC Worldwide transformation By Chris Forrester How does the leader of a traditional media business go about devising a vision and strategy that will equip and safeguard it for the future? A plan that takes account of new distribution, new formats, and new entrants – be they new partners, new competitors, or both (‘frenemies’)? BBC Worldwide, by any measure, is a broadcasting powerhouse although not without its critics. CEO Tim Davie unveiled his vision for the future of the BBC’s commercial arm in October 2013. The threepronged plan involved increased investment in premium content, the launch of new channel brands, and a radical rethink of its digital operations aimed at delivering scale and competitive advantage over new digital entrants.
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The past year or so has seen some unashamed ‘U-turns’ and a tightening of BBC-WW’s focus under Tim Davie. In this IBC 2014 Keynote, moderated by The IBC Daily’s Kate Bulkley, Davie will explain how the plan is delivering returns in the seven geographic markets in which it operates – returns that benefit
not only the BBC, but also independent producers, and viewers in the UK. He will explain the challenges that faced BBC Worldwide and how they were overcome, and how the strategy is transforming the business. This important keynote also sets the agenda for the third day of IBC2014 in which we examine the potential impact of new entrants on established players, and explore how they are responding.
The eyes of the world By Andy Stout The IBC show is huge: 1,500 and more exhibitors are spread out across all of the Amsterdam RAI’s 14 Exhibition Halls and many of them are unveiling new products and services at the show in front of a global audience for the first time. The sheer size of everything makes it easy for visitors to miss all that is going on, so a visit to the What Caught My Eye sessions is always worthwhile: it will save your feet aching if nothing else! These sessions have become an IBC institution over the years; a series of three curated looks at the best that the IBC showfloor has to offer provided by experts in their fields in three separate categories. Running on Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings over breakfast at 8:30, Saturday's theme is Digital End-to-End, with the UK's head of the Digital Production Partnership, Mark Harrison, telling the story of the UK broadcasters' groundbreaking collaboration on digital standards. Sunday's theme is Social Media and Multiscreen, while on Monday, Vali Lalioti,
Eye-catching technology served up with interest from 1,500+ exhibitors
Professor in Leadership and Innovation at Antwerp Management School, looks at Innovation and an examination of the forthcoming technologies that may change the industry even further. The What Caught My Eye sessions are part of the Industry Insights conference stream. These sessions are free for all IBC attendees, but just as rigorously reviewed and vetted as the rest of the conference to ensure they still pass IBC’s extremely high quality thresholds. Other sessions look at rights from a multi-screen consumer’s perspective, examine the future of interactive entertainment, and host the IBC Innovation Showcase.
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Just Spee, CEO, Endemol As CEO of Endemol, Spee oversees a global business dedicated to creating, producing and exploiting onscreen entertainment in all genres, scripted and nonscripted, on all platforms, and watched by millions around the globe every day. Prior to becoming CEO in April 2012, Spee was Endemol’s CFO for a period of two years What changes have you seen in the industry in the two years since you took over the reins at Endemol? One of the most striking things in the last two years has been the speed at which audiences have been adopting new technologies. The growth and impact of digital video, social media and online players such as Netflix has been particularly significant — and all are engaging audiences in new ways. We’re hearing less talk of the demise of traditional television. Its strength as a mass medium remains and that doesn’t look set to change for the foreseeable future.
Welcome to Curzon Home Cinema Easel TV By Monica Heck Multi-screen video software company Easel TV will be giving live demonstrations of the new Curzon Home Cinema service at IBC2014 in Hall 14.
This service from Curzon delivers films into the living room at the same time they are released in the cinema. Easel TV will demonstrate the Curzon Home Cinema website and TV platform set-top box applications, which it designed and developed using its Suggested TV platform -- a
cloud-based software-as-aservice solution for multi-screen content delivery with a televisual user experience. PayWizard is providing the payment fulfilment service and Microsoft Azure is providing content processing, hosting and delivery. Curzon Cinemas launched its new Curzon Home Cinema
Experience the Big Screen By Andy Stout The IBC Big Screen Experience is one of the many facets of IBC that makes it truly unique, hosted as it is in the 1,700-seat Auditorium which, for the duration of the show, is kitted out with some of the most cutting edge cinema technology available. This year the kit list features Christie 6P 2D and 3D laser projection and Dolby Atmos immersive audio. The Christie ‘6-Primary’ 4K laser projectors won’t enter mass production until next year, so this will be one of the first places to see 16 Preview Issue
one running and witness the additional luminance they bring to cinema projection, particularly in 3D. Dolby Atmos, meanwhile, uses up to 64 speakers to heighten the impact of any scene’s audio and allows sound designers to move the audio round an auditorium to create stunning aural effects. All this technology will be put to good use too. Not only is the IBC Big Screen Experience home to the vibrant and fast-paced IBC Awards Ceremony, which takes place on the Sunday evening and is free to attend
to all show attendees, but it is also home to the Disruptive Cinema strand of the Conference. Subjects to be covered include laser projection, immersive audio, the role of the second screen — if any! — in cinema, the wholesale digitalisation of digital cinema, and much more. Add in the always-popular complimentary screenings, which are typically Hollywood blockbusters chosen to highlight the power and capabilities of the audio and projection systems, and what is promised to be a
How important would you say social media has become to the development of television programming in general? Social media offers fantastic opportunities for innovation and is increasingly becoming an integral part of the entertainment mix. That said, it’s still in relatively early days and I think most would agree we have yet to see its full potential for content creators and distributors. What are the difficulties inherent in making truly transmedia programming? On the one hand the basic principles of great content are the same whatever platform it sits on. On the other hand, there are challenges and opportunities that can vary according to the type of content you are making. Is there room for both traditional broadcast and OTT in the world’s living rooms, or does something have to give?
service to create a cutting-edge Video-on-Demand service in May, giving viewers access to the best cinema at home or on the move. The service is available on Freesat Freetime, Samsung Smart TV’s, tablets, PCs and mobile devices with a roll-out plan to hit the major devices and broadcast platforms over the coming year. Bill Scott, chief operating and commercial officer, Easel TV said: "The service we have
For now I believe there is room for both. But in the longer term I think those that fail to offer viewers content on demand and on multiple platforms will increasingly struggle to compete. Do you think we have a truly global market for television formats nowadays, or is a degree of localisation still necessary? Of course we have a global market but the fact remains that before a format can achieve international success it must first become a local hit. So our creatives in each territory always aim to develop ideas that will work for the broadcasters in that market. Endemol prides itself in the fact that if one of our shows takes off in one market, we can have it shared across our network and being pitched to broadcasters around the world within a week. Just Spee is speaking at the IBC Leaders' Summit.
developed for Curzon Cinema illustrates how content owners can monetise their full catalogue of assets by making them available to consumers and helping them find content they would be interested in watching. Working with PayWizard and Microsoft Azure we have been able to develop an end-to-end service for Curzon to reach a wide audience.” 14.G14
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Touching & Connecting @ IBC2014 By Andy Stout IBC’s proud heritage of innovation continues with the deployment this year of up to 10,000 Touch & Connect devices to qualifying visitors to IBC Content Everywhere Europe. Touch & Connect promises to revolutionise the trade show experience for visitors and exhibitors alike. Using the same near-field communications technology used by banks for contactless payments and travel cards such as London’s Oyster, Touch & Connect is a fast, fun and reliable way to exchange contact details or information by touch alone. Devices can be touched together to swap contact details, or can be touched to a ‘Tag’ to collect information from an exhibitor. Each person has a unique online profile associated to their Touch & Connect device, meaning they can not only instantly exchange contact details but also gain access to the Touch & Connect portal. This is a gateway to a global community that helps keep like-
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minded professionals in touch all year round, rather than simply during the five days of the show. Within the Portal, visitors can view an easy-to-read timeline that provides an online record of exactly who they met, where and when, as well as all of their ‘tagged’ connections, exhibitor literature, videos and case study presentations on their own personalised webpage. The online Touch & Connect Portal also has the option to link
to social media accounts of your contacts, or simply get in touch by email or in person. Visitors will also be able to download limitless amounts of content from the various exhibitors connected with IBC Content Everywhere, saving both time and paper (a boon for all those that have carried around vast armfuls of marketing material in the past). In addition, whenever an exhibitor updates a brochure or marketing materials that a visitor had previously collected via Touch & Connect, the portal makes it wonderfully easy to access the very latest information, ensuring you are always up to date and informed. In the same way that IBC Content Everywhere is part of the warp and weft of the whole IBC show, there will be Touch & Connect Download walls situated throughout IBC. But devices are strictly limited to the first 10,000 collected on site, so, if you do meet the qualifying criteria and are offered the free upgrade, the advice is to collect your device early so as not to miss out.
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Friday Night Is Party Night The connectivity at IBC is not just around the equipment. Visitors to IBC are there to make connections with colleagues, peers, suppliers, customers and partners. While many of those connections will be made in the conference rooms and exhibition halls, IBC provides plenty of opportunities for more informal networking too. Never more so than on Friday night, September 12: The IBC Party. Starting at 18:30, the Diamond Lounge becomes the venue for networking – and for music, fun and dancing. All around the area you will find plenty of good,
simple food and free-flowing drinks. The layout includes quieter areas for conversation, as well as lively music for dancing. There will be strolling entertainers, games and attractions. Something for everyone to enjoy. Gold and Silver Pass delegates receive invitations to the party, as do Friday’s Bronze Pass holders. Each exhibiting company has a number of tickets, based on the size of the stand, so hard-working staff can celebrate the successful end of the first day. Relax, have fun and meet people at the IBC Party.
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Sports, celebrities and social media feature at IBC Awards
One of the highlights of any IBC is the Awards Ceremony, this year to be held on Sunday 14 September in the Auditorium. Alongside presentations of the International Honour for Excellence and the Special Award, it is the moment when the winners of the IBC Innovation Awards are announced. These are unique honours. There are plenty of places where the latest technology can be recognised, but here is only one set of awards that examines not how clever the technology is but how useful. The IBC Innovation Awards go to end users – broadcasters, production companies and content distributors – who have brought together the best suppliers to solve a real issue. To win an IBC Innovation Award, the project has to be a groundbreaking project which has made the user more creative, more efficient or more connected to its audience. The ten projects on this year’s shortlist – from six countries – are very different, but all worthy finalists. There are three categories, for
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innovation in Content Creation, Content Management and Content Delivery. The audience at the Awards Ceremony will see short videos on each finalist. To find out which projects take the trophies home, you will have to be there. The first nominee is free-to-air broadcaster Channel 4 in the UK. It wanted to make its coverage of horse racing, and particularly the Grand National, more engaging for audiences. Working with Civolution, Monterosa and TurfTrax it developed the Horse Tracker app, which receives data processed from small data transmitters sewn into the saddle cloths of each horse. Faced with more than 20 radio stations wanting to cover the American Music Awards in Los Angeles, each wanting a red carpet commentary booth, clean feeds, microphone mixing and distribution, Cumulus Radio Engineering thought IP. Using technology from Axia Audio, Broadcast Software International and Telos Systems they moved from a rigging nightmare to a single ethernet cable to each booth, with mixing and routing
on an iPad Mini. Monday Night Football has been a feature on the UK’s Sky Sports since 1992, and the broadcaster continues to innovate its production. For the 2013/4 season the show saw its most dramatic and exciting look yet. To achieve this, Sky Sports worked with two technology partners who are normally competitors: ChyronHego and Vizrt collaborated to create a wow factor that has raised the bar for sports television. Moving to Content Management, the first nomination is for a new broadcaster, BT Sport. The UK telco built its production and delivery base in part of the London Olympics broadcast centre at the beginning of 2013. This brand new facility is of course entirely file-based, using the Digital Production Partnership format for ease of programme exchange. Dalet Digital Media Systems was its technology partner. Télévision Francophone de l’Ontario transformed its operations to deliver bright, attractive and engaging content across multiple platforms, using
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modern production techniques and content management. The new technology platform, built with technology partners Adobe, Applied Electronics, EMC Isilon, IPV, Oracle and Signiant, allows content to be shot on anything from a multi-camera HD studio to an iPhone. The aim is always to get the content online, and on air, as quickly as possible. Output has increased by 40%. Sky News Arabia was shortlisted for an IBC Innovation Award in 2012, when it first went on air. This popular broadcaster returns this year with its Project SkyNet, which links all its sites to create a disaster recovery network. Working with technology partners Blackmagic, Haivision, Nevion, Vizrt and Zixi, it built a platform that could be accessed and controlled from anywhere in the world over the public internet. Four delivery challenges Four projects made it to the shortlist in Content Delivery, and the first comes from India. Airtel Digital Television wanted to be able to show tweets about its programmes, in realtime, as an optional overlay on the television
screen. The challenge was to achieve this with existing set-top boxes, without affecting any other functionality. The challenge was met with technology partner BrizzTV Media Labs. The BBC iPlayer is seen as the most successful catch-up service in the world, delivering to over seven million users a day, on four screens and over 1,000 devices. That needs a powerful processing factory, and BBC Future Media developed a cloud solution to run on Amazon Web Services, with technology partners Atos, Codeshop, Elemental and Omnia. Sky Deutschland also has a successful on demand service, and at the end of 2013 it augmented it with Snap. This puts much of its library of films, series and children’s programmes online as a standalone OTT product. Sky Deutschland assembled a huge team to collaborate on this successful project, including Accedo, Atos, Capgemini, Coeno, Contone, CreateCtrl, Deloitte, Fincons, HP, ID Media, Namestorm, NTT Data, SHS Viveon, Sky Italia, TDS, Wirecard and Weeks. Last but definitely not least, Turner Sports has rolled out a broadband service for basketball fans. The NBC League Pass now allows subscribers to watch the game of their choice, with their local commentators and shot selection. The solution, developed with Adobe, Akamai, DNF Controls, Elemental, FreeWheel Media and Harmonic allows Turner to deliver every game over broadband to any subscriber on any platform: as many as 30 games a night, or over 800 streams published in realtime. You can pick your own winners from these fascinating projects. To hear the choices of the judging panel – made up of international editors and consultants – you will have to be at the Awards Ceremony, at 18.30 on Sunday 14 September. All IBC attendees are invited to attend this free event, which this year will include surprise guests and spectacular entertainment. For more information, please visit www.ibc.org/awards.
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John Wilson 1932–2014 John Wilson, who led IBC through its transition to an independent annual event, has died at the age of 81. His career mapped many of the dramatic changes that have driven our industry over the last 60 years. While still a student he spent the summer of 1953 working with the BBC and was tempted to return after college, but decided instead to join EMI, where he had the chance to work on the latest technology – transistors. “On completion of my graduate apprenticeship I was offered a position in the advanced circuits group, run by a man of great vision called Charles Kramosky,” John later recalled. “At that time I was almost the only person with a serious knowledge of transistors at EMI Feltham.” His career also included two years as a ground radar signals officer in the Royal Air Force, and a return to EMI where he became acquainted with television technology once more. But the big shift came in 1965 when he was invited to join the fledging Prowest Electronics, set up to develop transistorised studio monitors and other broadcast hardware. From product development he moved into sales, growing the business and developing a substantial global reputation. In 1977 he accepted an offer to become sales director of Link Electronics. His vision at that time led the company in new directions, including distribution of some of the earliest large screen electronic displays. That was spun out into a new business, Anna Valley Electronics, with John Wilson as managing director. While at Prowest, he visited the first ever IBC, in 1967, and recognised it as a vital showcase for technology. In 1980 the Royal Television Society asked him to be its representative on the management committee of IBC, the start of an association between John Wilson and IBC that lasted almost 25 years. Skills, contacts and vision By the end of the eighties it became obvious to all that IBC had outgrown its then home in Brighton. Moving to a new venue was clearly vital, but equally it was fraught with political and practical challenges. With the retirement of the previous chair in 1991, it fell to John Wilson to lead this most important stage of IBC’s
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“A gentleman leader with a gift to motivate”
“John Wilson was always the perfect gentleman who in his own quiet way worked extremely hard for the benefit of IBC” David McGregor development. Under his calm but firm diplomacy the seemingly impossible was achieved and a new structure was built for IBC. The original organisation had five trade bodies – IABM, IEEE, RTS, SCTE and SMPTE – represented on a management committee with the event organised by a sixth, IEE (now IET). The ever-expanding IBC would need a lot more muscle, so Wilson and his team proposed a structure whereby all six were partners in a new and independent IBC. This balanced the efforts required from the stakeholders with a share in the rewards of IBC. Many people were involved in the negotiations, but its success was due in very large measure to Wilson’s skills, contacts, and vision; and by his indefatigable capacity for travel to talk to sponsors, exhibitors and visitors. The first IBC in Amsterdam took place in 1992; the show became an annual event in 1995; and the new business structure was agreed in 1998. Wilson was chair of the management committee from 1991 to 1998, and served as president of IBC
from then until 2004. Through it all he remained softly spoken, polite and calm at all times. David McGregor, founder of TSL and a veteran of every single IBC, said “John Wilson was always the perfect gentleman who in his own quiet way worked extremely hard for the benefit of IBC and the broadcast industry in general. His chairmanship transformed IBC into the welldrilled organisation it is today.” David Crawford, a former chair of the IBC Conference, added “John was never too busy to give his time to show an interest, and help someone feel good about their individual contribution to IBC. A gentleman leader with a gift to motivate.” Wilson was a fellow of RTS and SMPTE, and an honorary member of IABM. In 2005 Her Majesty the Queen appointed him OBE for services to the television and electronics industry. As well as his work with IBC he was a member of the management council of the British Board for Film Classification. Happily married for 53 years he is survived by his wife Jacquie, three children and four grandchildren.
Software-defined monitoring for IP video is at the core of the planned Mariner IBC demonstrations this year as the company showcases enhancements to its xVu solution for ‘video anywhere’. Mariner xVu increases visibility into the home, providing operators with analytics and realtime monitoring tools to ensure a superior QoE on any screen. The number of data sources Mariner xVu enables providers to pinpoint the root cause for
degradation of service, arming their network operations team, help desk and field technicians with the tools to manage endto-end IP video quality. It aims to offer a clear understanding of the viewing experience by delivering insight, in realtime, to those who influence and assure the customer experience. The company explained that its ability to rapidly isolate network, content or service problems helps reduce mean time to repair service, truck rolls and STB swaps, which in turn ensures a more costeffective broadband and IP video service. 14.L02
IP developments for ENG TVU Networks By Will Strauss Options for OB vehicles and mobile phones will be among the live mobile IP newsgathering innovations on show. The TVU MLink is being touted for IP-based OBs. When rack-mounted in the truck this IP ENG transmitter allows users to aggregate available bandwidth from mobile, Ka-band satellite, Ku-band satellite and microwave links in order to deliver what TVU describes as a “stable, resilient transmission from practically any location.” MLink transmitters can be used with a roof-mounted antenna and are capable of transmitting live video with subone second latency. At the same time, the TVU Anywhere app is the suggested solution for mobile IP ENG. When used with a TVUPack receiver, TVU Anywhere turns a compatible iOS, Android, Mac or Windows device into a live video
transmitter. Features of the free downloadable app include store and forward, IFB and the ability to both control transmission settings from the studio and to aggregate Wi-Fi and 3G/4G/LTE connections. Improvements to the TVUPack on-camera transmitter will also be on show. These include the ability to aggregate any combination of mobile, WiFi, ethernet, satellite or microwave connections for live video broadcast with subsecond latency. IP switching, routing and distribution is another focus for TVU in 2014 with TVU Grid. This innovation uses a broadcaster’s existing IP network to switch in realtime to any source video made available on the grid or from the internet. A final development, TVU Social, enables crews in the field to take stills from the live video transmitted through TVUPack and post them directly to their social media networks without requiring a separate device. 2.B28
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All in one at IBC Roland Systems Group By Carolyn Giardina
VR Series line up for a professional production. The ‘all in one’ VR-50HD reduces the hardware and the set-up time required and
provides a ‘plug in and play’ solution. Instead of needing a number of separate products, it combines an audio mixer to mix the audio inputs from various sources including microphones, a video mixer to mix video and computer sources using different connectors (digital and analogue), preview monitors to
view all the sources, the ability to record or archive the event and also to stream the event online. The video side of the VR50HD features a 12-input, 4channel multi-format video switcher that also includes a still store channel for graphics, logo or frame capture. Inputs can be 3G/HD/SD SDI, HDMI,
RGB/component and composite. Outputs include USB and both a Main and Aux bus, both available via SDI, HDMI and RGB/Component connections. An additional HDMI output is included for an external multi-viewer monitor if desired. 7.J38
Integrated audio and video solutions for conversion, playback, recording and HD streaming will be the main focus for Roland Systems Group at IBC2014 demonstrating products such as the VR-50HD HD multi format AV mixer. The VR-50HD offers a complete HD AV studio with outputs for web streaming and recording in one single unit and adds full HD/multi-format capability to the
Right on Cue: The new Endura Cue range from IDX
Cue battery cost savings IDX By David Fox The new Endura Cue battery range from IDX is claimed to combine enhanced reliability with lower cost. The Lithium Ion batteries have been designed to meet the most stringent PSE regulations for electrical and mechanical safety – essential for air travel. There are three V-Mount models: Endura Cue-D75, Endura Cue-D95 and Endura Cue-D150. All have D-Tap DC output, allowing peripherals to be powered direct, while a discharge cut off prevents them being damaged by products without a voltage-sensing shut down mechanism. Four LEDs provide a quick check of remaining power capacity. The range comes with a one-year capacity-better-than-70% and a two-year defects warranty. The cells have been supplied by Sanyo, which has combined improvements in design and manufacturing with developments in microchip technology to reduce the component count and improve reliability. The Cue range includes battery circuit protection, to counter overcharging and discharging or exposure to high temperatures. 11.C21 theibcdaily
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Servo equipped: The CN7x17 KA S brings ENG-style shooting to Canon’s cinema lens range
IBC Posters move to Art Gallery By Chris Forrester In a new departure for IBC the always popular Poster presentations will this year be presented in their own technology Art Gallery (located in the Future Zone). The exhibits are wholly international with contributions from Russia, South Korea, Europe, the Americas and India. The authors will be present to explain their concepts on Friday and Saturday. The changes should make it easier for delegates to question authors and have them explain what are always the very latest in research and innovation in broadcast and communications. The Poster topics are a natural extension of IBC’s conference and complement many of the subjects presented in the IBC2014 Conference Technical Papers and Technology Stream sessions. In particular, this year’s themes are focused on some extremely ‘hot’ topics, not least: Ultra HDTV: including IP production studios for UHDTV, de-interlacing SD/HD for UHD delivery and transmission of UHDTV using legacy technology 3D audio & video: presenting experiments in 3D immersive audio perception, realtime editing of multiple live 3D video feeds and creation of 3D images
New studio technologies: with a studio profile HEVC codec, techniques for visual quality metrics and advances in handling video over IP Developments in transmission: proposing innovative bit rate reduction schemes for multimedia, video surveillance via DTV networks and remote activation of DTV receivers Latest Applications: showing cloud-based architectures for interactive sports, audience segmentation using ‘Big Data’ solutions and music generation by crowdsourcing The Poster presentations enable IBC to show the very latest ideas and results by research organisations from all over the world in the exciting and buzzing atmosphere of the Future Zone. There is a great opportunity to see all the Posters and Future Zone exhibits on Friday 12 September at 16:00, when the IET hosts an open drinks reception celebrating the achievements of the authors and exhibitors, acknowledging the glimpses of the future that they are providing, and announcing the publication of the acclaimed ‘Best of IET & IBC’ Technology Journal for 2014.
Canon’s 4K cinema servo lens Canon By David Fox The new Canon CN7x17 KA S is its first cinema lens to feature a servo drive unit, making it more suitable for handheld broadcast use for 4K and large sensor cameras. It is claimed to offer a bestin-class focal length of 17120mm, and is available in EF-mount and PL-mount versions, while the addition of the servo drive unit, with high speed zoom, iris and focusing, lends itself to a more fluid shooting style, for drama, documentaries or current affairs. Its low speed drive functionality offers greater control over slow
Alexa supports ProRes 4444 XQ Arri By David Fox Arri has become the first camera maker to support Apple’s new ProRes 4444 XQ codec, designed to preserve all the detail in higherdynamic range imagery through post production. “Working with ProRes has been great for our customers,” said Marc Shipman-Mueller, Arri’s product manager for Camera Systems. “Up until now, the ProRes 4444 330Mbps
version has been the workhorse of professional filmmakers using the Alexa. ProRes 4444 XQ has a higher target data rate of 500Mbps that makes it the ideal choice for post production that requires visual effects processing or extreme colour grading.” “ProRes 4444 XQ is a fantastic choice for high-end mastering and archiving,” added Henning Rädlein, Arri’s head of Digital Workflow Solutions. “ProRes 4444 XQ offers 12-bit RGB encoding with a low compression ratio of 1:4.5 that maintains the
What SUP: The Arri Alexa XT can be upgraded to encode 500Mbps ProRes 4444 XQ
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superior tonal range of Log C, while providing the speed, ease of use and familiarity of ProRes.” Final Cut Pro X 10.1.2 fully supports ProRes 4444 XQ for editing, compositing, rendering, and exporting. Arri Alexa XT cameras and Alexa Classic cameras with the XR Module gain ProRes 4444 XQ capability in both HD and 2K via Arri’s Software Update Packet 10, to become the first cameras capable of encoding ProRes 4444 XQ. SUP 10 is due for release in August. 11.F21
zooming, while immediate start-up means shots won’t be missed in dynamic situations. It supports 4K resolution shooting, with a 7x zoom range and a maximum Tnumber of T2.95. The lens is also suited to tripod-mounted use. Zoom, focus and iris can all be controlled using Canon’s existing zoom and focus demands. Virtual studio use is also supported via 16-bit encoder output. For more traditional moviestyle shooting, the servo drive unit can be removed completely, with follow focus units and matte boxes fitted, while re-installation is quick and simple, with no adjustment of gear positions
required. The CN7x17 KAS S supports communication between lens and camera. The EF-mount version uses Canon’s own system, while the PL-mount variant is the first in the Cinema EOS series to support Cooke’s /i Technology. There is also support for 12-pin serial communication. Canon will also be showing more than 100 lenses in a vast array of focal lengths and types, from ENG to cinema to EF lenses, at IBC, as well as numerous 4K demonstrations, including 4K output from studio camera configurations and live colour grading enabled by its 4K reference monitors. 11.E50
Transmitters aim for all-round efficiency GatesAir By Michael Burns Based on transformational PowerSmart 3D architecture, the new Maxiva TV and DAB radio transmitters are being introduced for over-the-air broadcasters across the UHF and VHF spectrum. GatesAir's Maxiva UHF series comprises of the ULXT liquid-cooled model, for medium-to-high power broadcasts, and the UAXT air-cooled model for lowto-medium power requirements. The broadband amplifier design increases power density in both models, reducing transmitter footprints and rack space requirements by up to 75%, said the company. GatesAir said this design also simplifies maintenance, as it offers modularity, lighter weights and fewer parts.
The designs of the Maxiva ULXT and UAXT enhance energy efficiencies to reduce carbon footprint and lower operating costs, claiming possible annual power savings of over 50% for over-the-air broadcasters. On show is its Maxiva VAX aircooled VHF transmitter, built on the same PowerSmart 3D architecture and delivering similar operational efficiencies The VAX covers mostly low-to-medium power VHF requirements, and is aimed at broadcasters operating large networks from space-challenged facilities, or local broadcasters filling in coverage gaps across expansive regions. For radio broadcasters, the Maxiva VAX can be used for DAB radio networks, with advanced inputs including Encapsulation of DAB Interfaces (EDI) to support signal distribution over IP networks. 8.B10 theibcdaily
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IBC Business Lounge IBC is always buzzing with excitement. But sometimes you need to sit quietly and talk in detail. You could be agreeing the specification of a major project or finalising the details of a new distribution deal. You could even be interviewing for a new job. Whatever the discussion, some things need to be talked about in peace and
quiet. That is why we have the IBC Business Lounge. It is a quiet area close to but off the exhibition floor, with comfortable lounge seating and, for the very private meetings, bookable rooms. Computers and Wi-Fi are available, and hostesses will help you with photocopying and coffee.
Take the weight off your mind and off your feet
The IBC Business Lounge is a free facility for all visitors, open every day of the exhibition. It is located in the Park Foyer, near Hall 8. If you want one of the private rooms, online booking is already open at www.ibc.org. You will find full information, and a link to the booking system, at www.ibc.org/businesslounge.
From Rio to the RAI LiveU By Will Strauss Bonded 3G/4G uplink technology used during coverage of both the FIFA World Cup in Brazil and Sochi Winter Olympics will be on display. The range of portable live video acquisition, contribution and management innovations includes the LU500 and the DataBridge.
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The former, which weighs 1kg (2.2 lbs) and is available in both backpack and camera-mount versions, is based on patented bonding algorithms and is powered by a new multiprocessor video encoding engine. The LiveU DataBridge is a mobile hotspot that offers broadband connectivity in any location by bonding multiple cellular and data connections. Also being demonstrated during IBC will be a browser-
based management system for con-trolling and tracking LiveU systems, feeds and apps. LiveU Central enables a live preview of all incoming feeds to be dragged and dropped onto a physical server output anywhere around the world or be encoded for web streaming. LiveU’s mobile application for smartphones and tablets, the LU-Smart will also be on show, along with the Xtender external antenna for extra-resilient signal in extreme scenarios and some new hybrid solutions that make use of both microwave and satellite technologies. 3.B62
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Upgraded production trailer showcase Gearhouse Broadcast By Heather McLean An updated model of its fully equipped, live production OBLite HD trailer will be shown by Gearhouse Broadcast at IBC2014. Building on the success of its launch at last year’s show, the trailer has been refined in terms of both build and production workflow. OBLite features eight of the
latest Hitachi Z-HD6000 camera channels. The main operational upgrade sees the trailer’s production workflow redesigned using Ross Video’s new openTruck blueprint, ensuring increased efficiency, video quality, and the ability to quickly reconfigure the trailer for different events. Ross Video’s Carbonite vision mixer, NK Series routing system and glue have been implemented from its openGear platform, as well as the powerful and compact
LAWO V_pro8 1U video processor. Structural updates to OBLite include a lighter chassis, built-in retractable door steps, a load-bearing roof with operator safety harness and anti-slip surface, waterproof mouse holes for cable runs, stabilisation jacks and flush door locking mechanisms. All external units have been encased and a new internal cooling system has been installed.
OBLite now includes a new LED lighting array as well as ECE 104 compliant reflective tape and ‘On Air’ lights.
Changes to the interior layout also allow for two six-channel HD EVS XT server positions. 10.B39
Clipster certified for Atmos mastering Rohde & Schwarz DVS By Carolyn Giardina The Clipster mastering system is now certified to enable users to create DCPs with a Dolby Atmos mix. Dolby Atmos is an “objectbased” immersive sound format, and recent films including Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Guardians of the Galaxy and Transformers: Age of Extinction were given Atmos mixes for supported
cinema theatres. A beta version of Clipster with Atmos was used last year for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Clipster can generate compliant DCPs in realtime – no matter if the material is in 2D, 3D, 4K or high framerates. By using Rohde & Schwarz DVS's JPEG2000 encoding hardware, 96 frames can be converted per second.
Now, Dolby Atmos mixes can additionally be integrated in the mastering process for the DCP. “Dolby Laboratories always delivers exceptional technology that has and will transform the entertainment and cinema industry,” said Bernhard Reitz, head of product management at Rohde & Schwarz DVS. “Combining our technological know-how in past projects has shown us what we can achieve for the cinemagoers. We are delighted that the audience will benefit from our
At a good clip: Clipster generates Digital Cinema Packages
joint expertise and have an outstanding audio-visual experience.” Atmos was launched in the spring of 2012. At press time
roughly 650 Dolby Atmos screens have been installed or committed to in more than 40 countries. 7.E25
Script Extractor speeds subtitling productivity Screen By Ian McMurray Scripts come in a variety of different layouts and anyone wishing to make use of such content in a machine-readable form can waste a lot of time trying to isolate just the material they need to use, according to exhibitor Screen. For subtitling or dubbing customers who rely on using scripts to increase their
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productivity, Screen says that it recognised the need to speed up the process of extracting useful payload as quickly as possible from any script layout. Faced with the challenge of identifying and isolating the required information from a range of script layouts, and discarding unwanted material, Screen developed the Script Extractor. Script Extractor is an assistive tool, designed to enable a user to quickly identify examples of the material of interest, and to
automate the task of retrieving all similar instances from the script. The user highlights one or two items of each of the content types they are interested in on the uploaded script — for instance, speaker label and dialogue — and using a sophisticated pattern matching algorithm, the Script Extractor then picks out similar content to be preserved, and ignores the other items. A process which used to take 20 minutes or more can now be completed within a minute or two, claims Screen.
If a series of scripts is received from the same production company, all in the same layout, then a “‘template’ can easily be saved so that the “training” provided in one session can be retrieved and used again. The output may then be imported into Screen’s WinCAPS Qu4ntum subtitling software where speaker labels can be used for automatic subtitle colouring and where the dialogue and timecodes are used to create subtitles. 1.C49
Script prescription: Script Extractor is an assistive tool and reduces a 20 minute task to two minutes
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New audio mixer joins crystal set Lawo By Michael Burns
Raw recruit: The Production Camera 4K gets RAW DNG support
Cameras get an update Blackmagic Design By Carolyn Giardina Blackmagic Design recently released its 1.8 update for its Blackmagic Cinema Camera, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and Blackmagic Production Camera 4K. A new code base offers improved performance and a new user interface similar in design to Blackmagic’s recently-announced URSA
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camera. It also brings compressed RAW DNG support to the Blackmagic Production Camera 4K model. With this update, users gain enhanced lens control support for EF lens mount cameras such as the original Blackmagic Cinema Camera EF and the Blackmagic Production Camera 4K models. This means customers can now get auto focus when pushing the focus button on active EF based lenses.
The release also improves the focus peaking display. The original Blackmagic Cinema Camera gains enhancements to the camera’s dynamic range when shooting at 1600 ISO. For the Pocket Cinema Camera, the 1.8 update includes the new interface, focus peaking and improved de-bayer quality, plus additional active MFT lens support for lenses including Sigma and Lumix. 7.H20
IBC will play host to the launch of a brand-new audio mixing console on 12 September. The new member of the Lawo product family, which the company claims boasts high performance and a new face, with an advanced featureset, is set to extend Lawo’s application range. Also on show will be the new crystal radio console. This entrylevel mixer offers a redesigned user surface in a slim chassis and a new ergonomic handrest. The redesigned crystal base unit features power supply redundancy and optimised expansion slots for easy addition of I/O cards. Lawo said the console was prepared for integration with radio automation systems like ENCO, RCS, Dalet and Radiomax. It works with touchscreen-optimised VisTool
PC software, providing additional functionality for DSP parameters, signal levels, and the snapshot database. Also on display will be the fully touchscreen-based crystalCLEAR virtual radio mixing console, complementing the crystal product line for applications where no physical faders are needed. And finally, the mc²56 and the mc²66 audio mixing consoles in different frame sizes will be on show too. These include features such as the advanced AutoMix function, which enabled the production of 32 feeds with two operators during the World Cup in Brazil. 8.C71
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Pendant powers safe sound DPA Microphones By Michael Burns A robust wearable mini-mic aims to give control of microphone placement to non-technical actors or reality show contestants without compromising sound quality. The d:screet Omnidirectional Miniature Necklace Microphone is making its IBC debut, but is already being used in the Danish adaptation of Big Brother. The necklace mic houses the company's 4061 miniature capsule in a soft rubber necklace. “These microphones are perfect for situations where fast costume changes are necessary - or for reality TV shows where the contestants have to place microphones without help from a trained
audio engineer,” said DPA CEO Christian Poulsen. “The necklace design ensures that the microphone sits in exactly the same place on the body every time, so there is no need for EQ-ing between different recordings.” DPA will be demonstrating the necklace mic on the stand of its Dutch distributor Amptec, alongside more robust variants of its d:screet 4060 Omnidirectional Miniature Microphones. The classic d:screet 4060 gains reinforced cable relief, while the heavy-duty d:screet 4060 microphone features a stainless steel housing and a thicker 2.2 mm cable. “Our new robust strain relief version brings much needed reassurance to reality television contestants who are not used to handling miniatures,” said Poulsen. 8.D70
By a neck: DPA’s new necklace mic offers discreet and robust sound recording
At a gallop: The NT’s production of War Horse was a 4K first
Global 4K production showcase Sony By Adrian Pennington Highlights of the FIFA World Cup shot in 4K, including the final won by Germany, will be central to Sony's exhibit. It will be showing how its 4K products from cameras to switchers are helping pioneer live and recorded Ultra HD production. Among this summer's other landmarks supported by Sony technology were the UK's National Theatre production of War Horse live in 4K to cinemas; the BBVA League finale between FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid, and broadcasting the canonisation of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. As part of the FIFA TV broadcast production of the World Cup, Sony partnered with Presteigne Charter, Studio Berlin, CTV, AMP Visual TV and Broadcast RF to deliver three matches in 4K, including a quarter final match and the final, which were also streamed live to digital cinema screens for the first time ever in Ultra HD. Sony is also taking time to showcase how its IP-based solutions are helping broadcasters to deliver accurate multi-camera live productions.
This trails the announcement earlier this year of a licensing programme for Sony’s new AV over IP Interface for manufacturers, promoting the adoption of this technology across the industry. There will be further detail on how the vendor is helping national and global news broadcasters to modernise their workflows, delivering increased data transfer speeds that reduce the time between acquisition and transmission. It recently announced that broadcasters RTP, ITV, TVE, Scottish TV and RAI have all switched to Sony XDCAM. “IBC provides a great opportunity to meet with our customers and partners to trigger ideas which could distinguish the future of professional A/V,” said Olivier Bovis, head of AV Media, Sony Europe. “Even in the 12 months since IBC2013, we’ve delivered a host of industry firsts which show how our vision for a world ‘Beyond Definition’ is coming to reality. IBC2014 starts the next chapter of that story. We’re looking forward to meeting our customers, hearing their feedback, and plotting out together what’s next around the corner for the broadcast industry”. Hall 12
LiveXpert line featured 3D Storm By Carolyn Giardina 3D Storm, distributor of NewTek products in EMEA and LiveXpert worldwide, is extending NewTek’s presence at IBC by showcasing the LiveXpert line. Developed under the NewTek third party developer network, LiveXpert is designed to complement all video switchers, including NewTek TriCaster as well as 3Play instant replay system. The range includes LiveCG Broadcast for TriCaster, a standalone 1RU device that gives the ability to display all graphics needed for TV production; LiveCG Broadcast SDI, the SDI version of LiveCG 26 Preview Issue
Broadcast; LiveCG Football, a professional statistics and scoring management application; and LiveCG Score, a multi-sports graphic and scoring application. Visitors can also examine LiveMixer, an add-on that provides the ability to connect a Berhinger BCF2000 or a Yamaha 01V96i to any TriCaster HD model, in order to remotely control the audio mixer functions of the TriCaster; LiveMixer Remote, which provides the ability to deport TriCaster audio Mixer Graphic Interface on a dedicated workstation; LiveTally Air, a wireless Tally lights system; and LiveTally Remote, a Tally lights system using Ethernet cable. Rounding out the IBC lineup
LiveCG Broadcast is part of 3D Storm’s IBC exhibit
is LiveTally Converter, a small interface to plug into the Tally connector of TriCaster to provide close contacts instead of 5v power, to be used with cameras with built-in tally light and CCU; LiveControl Box, an interface for TriCaster for sending and receiving GPI (General Purpose Interface) to and from any kind of devices
supporting GPI; and FingerWorks 5 for TriCaster Telestrator, a telestration tool for realtime news and sports programmes, designed to allow the user to draw a freehand sketch over a video image while journalists and commentators are analysing it in live. 7.K21
Third generation STBs get smart ABOX42 By Monica Heck At IBC ABOX42 will announce its new line of third generation hybrid DVB receivers combining DVB reception with full IPTV and OTT capabilities. The new M-Series hybrid smartSTBs will launch with three models: M15S2 with DVB-S2 support for satellite TV reception; M-15T2 for reception of DVB-T and DVB-T2 signals; and the M-15CO for use in DVB-C cable networks. All three models integrate advanced Internet functionalities that combine DVB, IPTV and OTT TV services. The new M-Series hybrid SmartSTBs support the newly launched OPX TV client, which provides an advanced user Interface to costumers for integration of DVB and IP service delivery. Services provided include unified channel lists for DVB and IP channels; multilanguage EPG with extended content such as long descriptions, pictures and trailers; local and network PVR and time-shift support; and forward and backward EPG for catch up and restart TV. The M-Series hybrid STB line supports the ABOX42 SmartSDK development environment for operators, system integrators, middle ware providers and developers to integrate the platform into custom environments. The line includes an advanced HTML5 browser with support of multiple browser tabs and multiple layers for management of different service layers like the user interface, HbbTV/red-button services, menus and third party applications on the same screen. 14.J13 theibcdaily
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BBC S&PP selects DIVArchive and DIVAdirector
Conference call: The DMSTetrad digital wireless system offers licence-free secure audio
Wireless secure sound system makes debut AKG Acoustics By Michael Burns A license-free wireless system, offering uncompressed audio transmission, high RF performance and 128-bit AES standard encryption, is making its debut at IBC. Harman’s AKG DMSTetrad digital wireless microphone system features an integrated 4-channel mixer, and an antenna front mount kit. With 24bit, 48kHz audio coding, it provides uncompressed studioquality transmission and a linear frequency response, for high vocal and instrumental performances. The DMSTetrad’s 128-bit AES standard encryption prevents tapping of the audio signal, which makes it attractive for high-security conferences. The DMSTetrad system features the DSRTetrad Digital Stationary
Receiver, the DPTTetrad Digital Pocket Transmitter and the DHTTetrad Digital Handheld Transmitter, available with AKG’s patented D5 acoustics or as DHTTetrad P5 with standard dynamic capsule. Two sets are available, the DMSTetrad Vocal Set including the DHTTetrad P5 and the DMSTetrad Performer Set including the DPTTetrad together with a C111 L earhook microphone and the MKG L instrument cable. AKG said the DMSTetrad can be quickly assembled and ready to use. The DSRTetrad receiver can work with up to four channels of audio in parallel, which can be mixed down directly to its balanced XLR sum output. The dynamic frequency selection ensures that only the cleanest frequency bands are selected for the connection between receivers and transmitters automatically. 8.D60
OTT monitoring for Sky Agama Technologies By Ian McMurray British Sky Broadcasting has extended its DTV monitoring solution deployment to also cover its OTT service playout, and turned to Agama Technologies and the company’s Agama Analyzer OTT Edge and Enterprise Server EX products. Sky has two OTT services: Sky Go, a TV Everywhere multiscreen offer for its DTH subscribers; and NOW TV, a standalone OTT streaming product targeting users from a completely new customer segment. To be able to
increase understanding and control of this service distribution, Sky wanted to ensure that its adaptive bitrate streaming services are always available with the right quality, thereby improving the enduser experience. “At Sky we are committed to offering our customers high-quality content and the best quality TV experience possible,� said Vlad Korotkov, senior design engineer, emerging technologies at Sky. “The Agama solution provides crucial insights to improve and ensure our OTT service delivery platform, which supports us in delivering a high-quality experience and service to our customers.� 4.A75
2.5 million connectors shipped AirTies Wireless Networks By Ian McMurray During the summer, wireless and OTT/IPTV technologies company AirTies Wireless Networks announced that it had shipped 2.5 million Wireless Connectors since their launch in Q4 2012. The wireless connectors link theibcdaily
existing STBs to wireless routers enabling access to VoD and on demand content. The Air 4400 Wireless Connectors have been shipped to Tier 1 European operators resulting, according to AirTies, in dramatic results including a 500% increase in downloads, a 40% increase in content views and a 17% increase in film rentals in the first year of deployment. 5.B33
DIVA value: the DIVAdirector V5.2 organisation and clipboard
Front Porch Digital By Carolyn Giardina BBC Studios and Post Production's Digital Media Services business — the commercial subsidiary of the BBC that preserves, remasters, and manages content for clients — recently selected Front Porch Digital's DIVArchive content storage management system and DIVAdirector media asset management systems. These products will be used to provide long-term storage for clients' assets alongside existing services such as film and tape digitisation, digital image restoration, and Digital Production Partnership (DPP) delivery. "We are extending our existing services to provide reliable and secure off-site
backup,� said Kevin Shaw, lead technologist for the Digital Media Services business. “This provides our clients with a simple disaster recovery option, safeguarding their precious assets and eliminating the need to invest in their own expensive archives. In the case of larger customers that are looking to set up their own archives, we already offer a consulting service, and the addition of Front Porch Digital products broadens the scope of the advice and assistance we can offer them." Said Rino Petricola, COO and general manager, at Front Porch: “It's gratifying that Front Porch Digital systems will play a role in this important effort by further enhancing the one-stop digitisation, transcoding, restoration, and secure archiving service the team already provides.� 7.D14
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Supporting a software-based approach Broadpeak By Ian McMurray As well as demonstrating how its CDN and streaming server equipment can be used by
content providers and operators to support new business models in today's challenging multiscreen environment, Broadpeak will be showcasing what the company describes as a range of game-changing solutions that can be deployed
in the network, in the home, or on the go. Broadpeak says that it has always supported a softwarebased approach to video delivery, enabling operators to take advantage of the extensive benefits offered by virtualisation,
such as CDN in the cloud, including decreased hardware costs, resource optimisation, increased flexibility, and so on. Thus, a key demonstration in the network area of Broadpeak's booth will be the company's CDN in a box solution, which it claims dramatically simplifies the deployment of video streaming services by providing operators
with comprehensive multiscreen technologies to support the delivery of live and VoD content to any screen in any format, including HEVC 4K; cloud PVR TV capabilities, enabling operators to offer start-over, time-shifting, and catch-up TV, as well as impulse recording, while only storing content once; high-performance unified streaming servers capable of streaming both RTSP and ABR formats from a single appliance, lowering OPEX; and the umbrellaCDN CDN selection tool, available both as a service and as a product, allowing content providers and operators to always choose the most adapted CDN to deliver their video content. 1.D59
Compact router for format conversion Ensemble Designs By Michael Burns A new version of the BrightEye NXT line of compact routers will be making its IBC debut, adding up/down/cross conversion to the feature set. David Wood, Ensemble Designs CEO and chief design engineer, said the BrightEye NXT 430-X offers glitch-free conversion to a common production format, routed to HDMI and SDI destinations. “SD sources can now be upconverted to HD as part of the routing process, as well as crossconverting from one HD format to another,” he explained. “Just select an output format and route whatever SMPTE broadcast resolution source you have to that destination.” Like other BrightEye NXT routers, the NXT 430-X features direct cuts, dissolves, router salvos, and clean and quiet switching of HDMI and SDI sources. The unit, around the size of a paperback book, offers audio level and channel assignment on an input by input basis, a full motion LCD display for switching and a built-in web server for control and set up with any browser-enabled device. 8.B91 28 Preview Issue
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Wheely spectacular: The London Eye saw SIS Live set a new world record
Avid By Carolyn Giardina Avid recently introduced licensing options for Media Composer | Software, for use on premise or in the cloud, via subscription, floating or perpetual license. The Media Composer family is now part of the recently rebranded Avid Artist Suite that uses the Avid MediaCentral platform and comprises tools for needs such as video editing, graphics, music and audio post. “With these new licensing options, we’re fulfilling the commitment we made with Avid Everywhere to enable our customers, freelance creative professionals and large-scale media enterprises alike, to freely choose how they deploy their creative tools,â€? said Chris Gahagan, senior vice president of products and technology at Avid. Media Composer | Software subscription licensing provides monthly and annual pricing options starting at â‚Ź39 a month. The floating licensing options allow large media companies and post houses to purchase a “packâ€? of shared licenses, starting at â‚Ź1,499 per seat. Media Composer | Cloud (formerly Interplay Sphere) starts at â‚Ź29,100. 7.J20A
31 live streams — officially a record SIS Live By Ian McMurray Since IBC2013, a Guinness World Record for the ‘most concurrent live web streams for an event’ has been set by SIS Live and Red Bull Media House. The event was a live music broadcast from the EDF Energy London Eye, and the two companies helped mark Red Bull Music Academy’s 15th birthday with 31 concurrent live streams to more than a million viewers all over the world. All but two of the 32 moving
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The 31 streams were encoded onsite by eight servers located in a SIS Live vehicle and delivered via fibre for online streaming. A 200MB pipe was used to deliver the streams in full 1080 HD format, for file upload and provision of on-site internet connectivity. “Achieving a Guinness World Record is welcome recognition of SIS Live’s unique ability to deliver live coverage from technically demanding events such as this,� said David Meynell, managing director, SIS Live. “Leading the delivery of such a high-profile event and working with other parties is what SIS Live does best.� 1.C55
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By Ian McMurray A new TV distribution installation recently designed for Croix-Rouge Française, the French Red Cross, has at its heart an Anevia Flamingo XS head-end. The Anevia gateway was chosen and installed by Netlogon, a specialist in the integration and commissioning of IPbased networking systems. The new installation is located at the recently modernised La Ruche EHPAD nursing home in France. La Ruche has 86 rooms, each equipped with a connected Samsung Hospitality IP television receiver providing access to a large number of IPTV channels via the Flamingo XS. The system streams live multicast television directly to each room. It also provides about 40 channels of TV content from free-to-air digital terrestrial and satellite sources. "Anevia's Flamingo technology was the
capsules of the EDF Energy London Eye were taken over by more than 100 DJs and artists for a celebration of UK club culture dubbed Red Bull Revolutions in Sound. Every capsule saw one legendary club night come alive with resident DJs and superstar guests, including Fac51, The Haçienda, Fabric, and Blitz Club along with artists such as Lily Allen, Rudimental and Katy B. Another capsule housed two presenters hosting a bespoke Channel 4 live webcast of the event, broadcast live on channel4.com in the UK and via YouTube for the rest of the world, via multi-camera feeds from each capsule.
The La Ruche nursing home now delivers television services to 86 rooms
logical choice for this turnkey project,� said Netlogon sales director Emmanuel Hardy. “It connects directly to smart TVs without requiring any additional interface or set-top box. Deployment, administration and operation were very easy. Thanks to the modular and scalable platform, the range of TV services can be expanded if or whenever this is required. Our own Netlogon Middleware, e-NHSTM, is also scalable, allowing easy addition of new features such as VoD, internal information pages, family portals, daily news or internal channels." 4.B66
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A transformative Imagine debuts at IBC2014 Imagine Communications By Carolyn Giardina Marking its first IBC since Imagine Communications transformed from Harris Broadcast, the company is coming to Amsterdam to demonstrate how it plans support the media and entertainment industry through the transition to a future defined by IP, software-defined networks and workflows, virtualisation and TV Everywhere. Among the initiatives, it plans to show expanded ‘playout in the cloud’ plans with demonstrations combining
content originating from public and private clouds with onramps and off-ramps to bridge baseband video and IP; hybrid integration with on-premises playout systems; and transformation for multi-platform delivery. It will also highlight its MultiService SDN (softwaredefined networking) framework for media companies operating in hybrid baseband and IP environments; and new advertising tools for the Landmark business application management platform. Using technology gained in
the acquisition of Digital Rapids earlier this year, Imagine will also be presenting the Xenio workflow management platform. Addressing consumer adoption of TV Everywhere it will additionally demonstrate the SelenioNext adaptive bit rate transcoder, SelenioFlex software-based media processing technology for live and file-based encoding and transcoding, and the SelenioEdge content delivery network software for streaming to end-user devices. Imagine’s stand will also feature its processing and compression portfolio. New processing tools making their IBC debut include
the Selenio X100 1RU processor, with a path for IP and UltraHD, and new modules for the Selenio MCP (media convergence platform) that support JPEG2000
Casablanca Online chooses SapphireBlu Advantech Wireless By Ian McMurray The 2014 World Cup set TV viewing records around the
globe, and behind that success were companies like Advantech Wireless, whose 400W C-Band and 200W Ku-Band SapphireBlu series of UltraLinear GaN technologybased high power amplifiers
Adding mocha Imagineer Systems By Carolyn Giardina Both mocha Plus and mocha Pro 4.0 will be demonstrated by Imagineer Systems at IBC. Replacing Imagineer’s mocha AE product, mocha Plus adds VFX modules including a 3D camera solver, lens correction tools for After Effects and support for copying and pasting mocha roto masks directly to the Premiere Pro timeline. mocha Plus also supports
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numerous compositing and editing applications including recent versions of Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro CC 2014, Apple Final Cut Pro and Motion, HitFilm, and Boris FX plug-ins. “mocha Plus represents a new product category for Imagineer,” said Ross Shain, chief marketing officer, Imagineer Systems. “Now Adobe Creative Cloud customers have a clear distinction between mocha AE CC, which is bundled free with After Effects and Imagineer’s
were chosen by Casablanca Online, Brazil’s largest provider of digital transmission via satellite. “We chose the Advantech Wireless HPAs for their incredible performance and
upgraded version which adds advanced features and support for Premiere Pro. “mocha Plus addresses the growing needs of freelance artists and editors, hitting the sweet spot between needing advanced capabilities like planar tracking and roto tools, and budgeting constraints. After Effects users will also gain significant features by upgrading the Adobe bundled mocha AE CC to mocha Plus.” mocha Pro 4.0 includes new native stereo workflow tools and support for Python scripting. This includes tools
reliability combined with the smallest form factor and power consumption on the market,” said Alex Pimentel, president at Casablanca Online. “We have used Advantech Wireless product since 1999 and these
Your flexible friend: The SelenioFlex software-based media processing technology
contribution encoding for live events and satellite distribution via a dual-channel DVB-S/S2 demodulator. 7.G20
products are still in perfect operational condition. However with the new requirements of HDTV and now UHDTV, we need more power per feed. We found in Advantech Wireless the reliable partner who deliver the best solution for our application in terms of performance, quality and overall cost of ownership.” 1.A74
tasks that come with large S3D projects and expanding the compatibility of mocha Pro with visual effects applications such as Nuke, Ocula and Adobe After Effects. This allows a wider audience of VFX professionals to tackle some of the more dense effects work such as S3D rotoscoping, motion tracking and object removal,” Shain said. “With Python scripting, VFX houses can better customise their workflows.” 7.K29
Mock up: The new mocha Plus interface
to analyse differences between right and left camera streams and apply the solved disparity in 2D tracking, 3D camera solving, an object remove module and image stabilisation. “We are streamlining many of the complex corrective
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Eye pro: An extreme close up captured by an iPhone with iPro Macro lens
iPhone gets iFull with iPro Schneider Optics By David Fox An iPhone with an iPro Lens System from Schneider Optics can be a useful part of a documentary filmmaker’s kit, according to Sebastian Lindstrom, co-founder of production company What Took You So Long. For a documentary about women with obstetric fistula, the team took two Canon 5Ds to Liberia, plus a 7D and an iPhone to capture slow motion and extreme close-up footage. “We shot with the iPhone 5s — mostly in 720p at 120fps — and iPro Super Wide and Macro lenses,� said Lindstrom. “The Macro captures the same details as a $1000 lens would. It’s amazing how close you can get with it — so close, we were able to position it just inches from a person’s iris.� “In retrospect, we should have left the 7D at home, because the daylight
footage we caught with the iPhone and iPro lenses was superior.� He could quickly position the iPhone for shots that a DSLR would require a jib for, “and you could never get smooth travelling shots by holding your DSLR outside of a car window with your hand like we did with the iPhone. We believe that the iPro Lens System used in conjunction with the iPhone 5s for slow motion filming has the potential to become an important, value-added component for any type of documentary work.� What Took You So Long has worked in more than 70 developing countries, some of which don’t take kindly to visiting filmmakers, “so it’s very beneficial to be able to shoot with the iPhone - now with professional-grade lenses that are easy to conceal.� The iPro lenses are now available for the Samsung Galaxy S4, as well as the iPhone (4/4S and 5/5S) and iPad (Mini, Air, and iPad 2+). 11.A41
Making connections: EditShare Storage v7 has a new EditShare Connect interface
Editshare By Carolyn Giardina The recently released EditShare Storage v7 is the company’s shared storage product line with media asset management capabilities from its Flow v.3.1 release. EditShare v7, built on Linux OS, has a new EditShare Connect interface and features a Quality of Service system that reserves bandwidth for high-priority activities, such as realtime capture or playout, and limits the bandwidth of lowpriority activities. Other enhancements include a new EditShare Connect ‘Project Profiles’ feature that remembers which spaces need to be displayed and/or mounted for different projects; support for Active Directory Single Sign On (SSO); a system status indicator; and localisation support
for many languages. It also allows Final Cut Pro X workgroups to use AFPmounted spaces as SAN volumes, giving editors the ability to store FCP X Libraries, Events and Projects on central storage. Flow v3.1 features enhanced metadata integration with Avid editing systems as well as proxy editing workflows for major editing systems. It supports AAF import, opening up workflow functions for Avid editors including better management of metadata created in Avid, offering a round-trip workflow; individual file restoration; and instant creation of proxy version of sequences. In addition, IBC goers will see the latest versions of EditShare’s Geevs Studio Multicam workflow; the portable EditShare Field 2 shared storage system featuring high-performance Solid State Drives; and Lightworks running on Mac OS. 7.G37
Squeeze back keyer unveiled Optimize the performance of your broadcast operations
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By Will Strauss A new type of keyer, a first MADI audio product and a plethora of new control options will be on show at the Crystal Vision stand at IBC. The LKEY-SQZ modular squeeze back keyer is designed to smoothly resize and move main broadcast video and then allow graphics or text to be added around it. It is said to be ideal for TV closing credits, previewing the next programme in a schedule or for graphics intensive news, shopping and weather programming. The LKEY-SQZ uses sub-pixel processing, a de-interlacer and advanced maths to ensure smooth movement from one size to another. At the same time, Cambridge-based Crystal Vision will unveil its first MADI product. The MADDA105 distribution amplifier takes in a MADI data stream containing up to 64 mono audio channels and creates five copies of this
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No meer keyer: The LKEY-SQZ uses sub-pixel processing to ensure smooth movement
data stream that can then be sent to different places. It includes both LED and GPI output indication of the presence of a MADI input. Finally, Crystal Vision is launching two new controllers. The free VisionWeb web browser software is for operators that want PC-based control over their Crystal Vision products while the more general VisionPanel is for those who prefer hardware control with physical buttons. Enhancements to the Safire 3 Controller, the dedicated 3U control panel for the Safire 3 realtime chroma keyer, will also be on show at the RAI. 2.B11
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Making the most of live media EVS By Michael Burns A multi-source, file-based ingest server and tools for live production, automated archive and production workflow operations are some of the live media asset systems to be showcased at IBC by EVS EVS said its OpenCube SD/HD server offers an extended range of MXF file generation, advanced MXF file interoperability, including AS02, AS-03 and AS-11, IMF support, and management of ancillary data (closed caption, subtitling) throughout the entire production and archive chain. EVS will also be presenting the latest IPDirector tools for automated archive and production workflow
operations. The new Melt feature offers automated playlist creation of all key actions (clips) created during live operations and transfers to archive, post or offsite production. It also attaches the log sheet and original metadata, which the company says provides significant clip retrieval advantages. IPDirector also features new AutoClipping capabilities for automatic clip creation based on associated keywords. These are added using the IPDirector logging tool or by importing external statistics information linked to the liveevent timecode. A new range of live production tools based on the XT3 platform are also on show. A series of live control panels, MultiReview, LSMConnect and Epsio Zoom, offer on-the fly media control
On the air: IBC TV is depending on Forscene to provide its self-service syndication workflow
capabilities during live operations. Both the company's XT3 and XS production servers now offer extended format support and capabilities including 4K, 1080p and proxy, as well as 10Gb ethernet connectivity. The C-Cast Xplore web browsing interface provides immediate access to live multi-camera recording feeds and clips on XT3 servers, giving production teams the ability to work remotely and enhance content on the fly, regardless of location. EVS will also be using its Hall 8 stand to demonstrate how C-Cast has been deployed at major sporting events this year, allowing broadcasters to combine live production infrastructure with a flexible central cloud-based platform. 8.B90
Direct and to the point: IPDirector's Melt feature offers automated playlist creation during live production
Updates in place for IBC TV Forbidden Technologies By Michael Burns Positive user feedback has helped enhance the Forscene post production system that lies behind IBC TV, and delivered a raft of improvements to users of the cloud-based platform. IBC TV, the official broadcaster for IBC2014, will once again use Forscene to provide its self-service syndication workflow. A Forscene server based at the RAI conference centre will compress and upload material
shot by the IBC TV teams during the exhibition. Participating broadcasters and IBC exhibitors will be able to access library content provided under editorial control, including rushes and daily programme footage. New this year is 24hour coverage that will be available year-round to subscribing exhibitors and news outlets. IBC will also use Forscene to view entries and prepare content for the IBC2014 Awards for the first time this year.
As well as a new look and feel for the Forscene user interface and a new publishing framework, Forbidden Technologies is introducing a high-res codec for the system, to enable dynamic display of high or low resolution proxies. Users can also now move original source material from one Forscene box to another and take advantage of a new media asset management system. In addition it is releasing iOS and Android Forscene apps and providing new documentation for supported camera and ingest formats. 8.B38e
Crestron controls streaming and recording tools Matrox Video By Carolyn Giardina The Monarch HD streaming and recording appliances and VS4Recorder multi-camera recording systems integrated with Crestron controllers will be showcased by Matrox Video during IBC. Crestron programmers can use the Matrox Monarch HD Control API or the VS4Recorder API to interface Matrox products with Crestron 2-Series and 3-Series room media controllers. Operators 32 Preview Issue
can then start and stop streaming and recording from within the Crestron interfaces. “Crestron integration is one of the top user-requested features for our streaming and recording products,” said Daniel Maloney, technical marketing manager, Matrox Video. “Our APIs let AV integrators eliminate the need for additional control surfaces in venues such as lecture halls, corporate office buildings, museums, hotels and convention centres.” Matrox Monarch HD is an H.264 encoder designed to allow producers to
simultaneously stream a live event and record a masteringquality version for post-event editing. From an HDMI input source, Matrox Monarch HD generates an H.264-encoded stream compliant with RTSP or RTMP protocol. While encoding the video at bitrates suitable for live streaming, Monarch HD simultaneously records a high-quality MP4 or MOV file to an SD card, a USB drive, or a network-mapped drive. The VS4Recorder comes bundled with Matrox VS4 quad HD capture cards. It gives live event producers synchronised
Regal display: The Monarch HD Creston panel interface
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10EaZy - SG Audio ..................8.D70 24i ............................................14.L05 25-Seven Systems ...................8.D47 27m Group................................1.A44 2WCOM Systems.....................8.E78 3D Storm...................................7.K21 42 Consulting............................3.A18 4HM.........................................10.A30 4Mod Technology ...................14.F11 A AADYN Tech...........................11.G73 Aaton-Digital ...........................11.F31 ABC Products ........................11.G34 ABE Elettronica.........................8.D23 ABONAIR LTD ........................3.B20c ABOX42...................................14.J13 ABS ................................2.A30/MS23 Academy of Broadcasting Science of SARFT.....................8.F05 Accedo....................................14.E14 ACCESS .................................14.D14 Accusys ....................................6.C10 Ace Marketing Inc. ........3.B37/5.A41 ...........................6.A29/9.B10/11.B51 Acebil.......................................11.E69 Acetel Co. Ltd...........................2.C11 Acorde.......................................5.C49 Acousta Engineering GmbH ....8.A34 Actia Sodielec...........................4.C77 Active Circle ............................2.A36a ActiveVideo ...............................3.A27 Actus Digital ..............................7.F07 Adam Audio..............................8.D70 ADB Lighting Technologies....11.B10 Adder Technology ....................7.C30 Adobe Systems Inc..................7.G27 Adtec Digital .............................1.D01 Advanced Digital Broadcast SA............................5.B48 Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA)...............9.A40a Advantech.................................9.C22 Advantech Wireless..................1.A74 AEQ...........................................8.C55 Agama Technologies................4.A75 AheadTek ..................................8.D02 AIC/Xtore...................................8.A24 AirTies Wireless Networks .......5.B33 AJA Video Systems ..................7.F11 Ajimi ..........................................2.A36i Akamai Technologies ...............6.A15 AKFA Teknology........................8.E16 Aladdin.co.,ltd.........................11.E65 Alan Dick Broadcast Ltd. .........8.B99 Albiral Display Solutions/ Pixtron Broadcast...................10.A42 Albis Technologies ....14.C04/14.C15 Albrecht Elektronik..................10.A40 ALC NetworX GmbH ................8.F57 Alcatel-Lucent ...............MS40/MS41 Ali Corporation..........................4.C71 Allegro DVT ...............................1.F34 Alpermann+Velte GmbH........10.B48 Alpha Networks SA ..................3.C31 Alphatron Broadcast Electronics ..............................11.C36 Altech Multimedia.....................1.D40 Altera Europe LTD..........1.F13/MS39 Alticast Corp..............................1.F36 Amagi Media Labs ...................3.C35 Ambient Recording GmbH ....8.C73a AMD ..........................................7.H35 AMIMON Ltd. .........................11.B71 Amino Communications.........14.J20 Amos - Spacecom ...................1.C65 Ampegon ..................................8.D35 Amplidata..................................7.A15 Amptec .....................................8.D70 AnaCom, Inc.............................1.C97 Anevia .......................................4.B66 Anhui Sun Create Electronics Co. Ltd. ................5.A41e ANNOVA Systems GmbH........3.A33 ANT Group SRL .......................8.C64
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Antik Technology....................14.C08 Anton Bauer............................11.E55 Anvato.....................................14.C02 ANYWARE VIDEO ..................8.B36c AO Technologies ......................5.C19 Apace Systems Corp. ..............7.K27 APANTAC ..................................8.E37 Appear TV.................................1.C61 Applicaster..............................3.B20k Aputure Imaging Industries Co. Ltd.....................9.D12 AQ Broadcast Limited...........9.B14ci AQS ...........................................2.A22 ArabSat .....................................1.B38 Arcadyan Technology Corporation...............................4.C88 Archimedia Technology............7.D14 Archiware GmbH......................7.G03 Archwave Technologies ...........8.A03 Arctic Palm Inc........................5.B46a ARET video and audio engineering ...................OE103 Argosy.....................................10.C51 Arion Technology Inc................4.A81 Ariston BTS SA.........................8.C19 arqiva.........................................1.B61 ARRI ........................................11.F21 ARRIS........................................1.D31 Artec Technologies AG ............7.C28 Artel Video Systems Inc. ..........2.A20 arvato Systems.........................3.B26 ASC Signal Corp ......................1.C51 Askey Computer Corp .............1.A40 ASPERA, an IBM company.....7.G30 Associated Press/AP ENPS.....7.D30 Astec Solutions.......................4.A61g Aston Group ...........................2.B39d Astro Strobel Kommunikationssysteme GmbH ...... ...................................................3.C41 ATCI...........................................4.C65 ATEME ......................................1.D71 ATG Broadcast Ltd.................8.B51a Atomos......................................9.D25 ATTO Technology Inc................7.F41 ATX Networks.........................14.G16 Audible Magic.........................14.K03 Audio Ltd ..................................8.C97 Audio Network..........................7.H09 Audio Wireless Ltd....................8.E98 Audio-Technica.........................8.D78 Audisi ........................................8.C94 Autocue Group LTD................11.F45 Autodesk...................................7.D25 Autoscript................................11.E55 Avanti Communications ...........1.A50 Avateq Corp. ..........................5.B46d Aveco ........................................3.B67 Avere Systems .........................7.G41 Avid ............................................7.J20 AVIION Media..........................14.J16 Avitech International Corporation .............................10.F26 Aviwest......................................2.A49 AVL Technologies .....................5.A49 AVT Audio Video Technologies GmbH.................8.E76 AWOX........................................2.A27 Axel Technology SRL ...............8.B81 Axia Audio.................................8.D47 Axinom....................................14.G04 Axle ...........................................7.D07 Axon...........................10.A21/10.B21 Ayecka Communication Systems Ltd..............................4.A74 Azden Corporation ...................8.A08
B B & H Photo, Video, Pro Audio ................................10.A01 Band Pro Munich GmbH .......11.D21 Barco Silex............................10.D31a Barnfind Technologies..............2.A42 Barrowa.....................................1.A32 Bazhou HongXingJieTu studio
Lighting Equipment Co. Ltd...11.C61 BB Consulting ........................2.B39g BBC Academy ........................10.F35 BBC Research & Development .........................8.F18 BBright ....................................2.B39a BCE - Broadcasting Center Europe ..........................7.D12 Beamr .....................................3.B20b Beamshare............................8.B38dii Beenius ...................................14.E26 Beijing Cycle Century Digital Technology Co. Ltd. .................5.B10 Beijing Feiyashi Technology Development Co. Ltd...........11.B51d Beijing Fxlion Electronic Technology Co. Ltd. ...............11.A14 Beijing Hua Yuan Film Equipment Co. Ltd .................9.B10h Beijing KXWELL Technology Co. Ltd ..............11.B51c Beijing Liming Tianwei Opto-electronics co., Ltd.....11.B51a Beijing Novel-Super Digital TV Technology Co. Ltd ..................4.B51 Beijing Realmagic Technology Co. Ltd. .................2.C17 Beijing United Victory Co. Ltd .......................11.G87 Beijing Wan Jiaxiang and Technology Co. Ltd.........5.C16c BEiKS BiK Machulski Sp.J. ...11.D63 Beillen Battery - JIADE Energy Technology.................11.B52 Belco SRL.................................8.D65 Belden ......................................1.D11 Belgium Satellite Services s.a. .1.F61 Benel BV / Falcon Eyes..........11.A64 Berlin Partner GMBH ...............8.D16 BES .........................................10.D57 Bexel........................................11.E55 BFE Studio und Medien Systeme GmbH...........3.A63 BHV Broadcast Ltd. ...............11.A12 BIRTV ........................................6.A04 Black Box Network Services ...8.E20 Blackmagic Design ..................7.H20 BLANKOM ................................1.F45 BLT ............................................8.B94 Blue Lucy Media.......................7.A04 Bluebell Opticom Ltd..............10.F24 Bluefish444................................7.J07 Blueshape ...............................11.A20 BMS Broadcast Microwave Services Europe ....1.A10 Bon Electronics ......................10.D20 Booxmedia .............................14.G06 Boris FX ....................................7.G43 Boxx TV Ltd............................10.C49 Bradley Engineering................11.F41 Brainstorm Multimedia.............2.B59 Brexel Inc. .................................7.B01 Bridge Technologies.................1.A30 Brightcove.................................5.B20 Bristol Vfx................................11.D43 Broadcast Bionics ....................8.D71 Broadcast Electronics /Commotion..............................8.C91 Broadcast Manufactur GmbH .8.C60 Broadcast Partners ..................8.C81 Broadcast Pix ...........................7.B21 Broadcast RF............................9.A51 Broadcast Solutions GmbH............... ......................................8.A84/OE102 Broadcast Sports...................11.G72 Broadcast Traffic Systems.......2.C18 Broadcom Corporation............2.C25 Broadpeak ................................4.B72 BroadStream Solutions............8.C11 BroadView Software...............4.A65d Bryant Unlimited.....................10.D15 BTESA (Broad Telecom S.A)....8.B19 BW Broadcast...........................8.E74 C Cache-A Corporation ...............7.F05
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Ma ark Roberts Motion Control Ltd ..............................11.F11 Marquis Broadcast Limited......2.A58 Marquis Media Partners...........2.A58 Marquise Technologies ............7.H03 Marshall Electronics ...............11.D20 Mart, JSC..................................8.A01 Marvell.......................................5.C33 Masterclock, Inc. ......................9.B12 Masterplay Digimedia...............8.A16 Matrox Electronic Systems......7.B29 Matthews Studio Equipment Inc ........................11.G71 Maxon Computer GmbH.........7.H39 Media Broadcast Technologies (MBT)................8.D82a MEDIA ENGINEERING .........8.B38h Media Excel ............................14.D27 Media IT Profy...........................9.A10 Media Links systems GmbH ...1.C31 Media Logic..............................7.H17 Media Utilities, a DNMS brand..........................8.A50 media.net berlinbrandenburg e.V. ............8.D16f Media-Alliance..........................8.B71 MediaGeniX NG .......................3.C59 MediaGuru ..............................10.A41 Mediamano ............................14.G05 Medianet Vlaanderen..............10.F42 MediaPower ..............................7.J42 Mediapro...................................8.A47 Mediaproxy Pty Ltd...................7.J07 MEDIATHAND.........................14.K04 Medienboard BerlinBrandenburg GmbH...............8.D16e Megahertz ...............................11.F20 Memnon Archiving Services....8.C85 Merging Technologies ..............8.E96 MeteoGroup .............................2.C48 Metrological ............................14.E25 METUS......................................7.A02 Microdolly Hollywood.............11.A28 Microsoft............................MS1/MS2 Microtech Gefell GmbH ...........8.D77 Mier Comunicaciones S.A........8.E36 Miller Fluid Heads (Europe) ltd..............................11.D30 Mindspeed Technologies.........8.C01 Minerva Networks ..................14.H10 miniCASTER速 c/o TV1 GmbH...........................1.A80/OE108 Minnetonka Audio Software.....7.J40 MIRAD Microwave AG.............5.C02 Mirada .......................................5.B06 MiraVid.....................................14.L04 Mirror Image..............................1.A03 Mistserver.org/DDVTECH ......14.K13 MISTV........................................2.A16 MITEQ Inc .................................1.A18 MIT-xperts GmbH.....................2.A44 Mobile Viewpoint ....................14.F21 Mode-AL .................................10.A38 MOG - Technologies ................7.K28 Mole - Richardson Company.11.F57 Monarch Innovative Technologies Pvt. Ltd......................................7.H37 Moso Power .............................8.B23 Motama GmbH ......................14.H19 Motion Plus MEDIA ................14.L13 MOVCAM ...............................11.D21 Movicom, LLC........................11.G63 MovieTech AG........................11.G34 MPP Global Solutions............14.K01 MSA Focus International Ltd ...3.B56 Mstar Semiconductor, Inc........2.C33 MTF Services LTD ..................11.B66 M-Three Satcom Srl...............8.D37c MTS - Media Technical System....................................11.G34 mufin GmbH...........................8.D16b MULTICAM SYSTEMS.........11.E40a Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems........................10.D46 Murraypro Electronics ............10.F23 MW Video Systems Ltd ...........2.A32
MWA Nova GmbH....................7.E30 Mware Solutions ....................14.C30 N nablet GmbH............................7.G05 nac Image Technology Inc.....11.G75 NAGRA .....................................1.C81 Nagra Audio ..............................8.E96 nangu.TV .................................14.L18 Nanguang Photographic Equipment Co. Ltd. ................11.E10 Nanjing Dynacore Technology Co. Ltd ................11.D62 Nanuk By Plasticase ................9.A47 Narda Test Solutions ................8.E35 Nativ........................................7.K01b Nautel........................................8.C49 Nautilus Studio.........................7.G05 ncam..........................................7.F31 ND SatCom ..............................5.C31 NEC Corporation......................8.B37 Neotion......................................4.B53 NET INSIGHT............................1.B40 Net Mobile AG...........14.H09/14.H11 Netgear....................................14.F10 Netgem .....................................5.B45 NETIA (Globecast Group) ......8.D82d Netrange .................................14.E13 Netris.........................................5.C21 Netsweeper ............................5.B46b NetUP ......................................14.J18 Network Innovations ................4.C83 Neutrik AG ................................8.C90 never.no.....................................7.A09 Nevion .......................................1.B71 New Japan Radio Co. Ltd .......4.C73 NewFace TV Ltd.....................5.B40b Newtec ......................................1.A49 NewTek .....................................7.K11 Nexeven..................................5.B22b Nexidia ......................................3.A54 Nexstreaming ...........................5.C03 NEXTO DI ...............................11.G37 NEXTO DI UK LTD .................11.G37 NHK ..........................................8.G21 Nikon Europe B.V....................11.A69 Nila LED Lighting ....................11.E38 Nimbus, Inc.............................11.E65 Nine Tiles ...............................8.B38di Ningbo Eimage Studio Equipment Co. Ltd.................11.C51 Ningbo Jie Yang Television Equipment Co. Ltd.................9.B10b NINSIGHT .................................7.B11 NKK Switches...........................8.A70 NOA Audio Solutions ...............8.D91 NOBLURWAY.........................2.B39h Nordija A/S ..............................14.L06 Norigin Media .........................14.H16 North Telecom ..........................4.B79 Norwia.......................................9.C19 Novella SatComs Ltd................1.F58 NovelSat...........................2.A10/MS3 Novotronik GmbH ....................1.A54 NPTV............................5.B19/14.G07 NSM Initiatives LLC..................3.A30 NTP Technology A/S..............8.B51b NTT Electronics Corporation ...3.C11 NTT Group................................2.C50 NTT Network Innovation Labs .8.F25 NUGEN Audio...........................8.A76 Numedia....................................3.B55 NVIDIA Ltd.................................7.J39 NyeTec Limited.........................2.C31 O Object Matrix Ltd ...................6.C28b Ocean Blue Software .............4.A61b Ocilion IPTV Technologies GmbH ................4.C61 OConnor..................................11.E55 OCTOPUS Newsroom Trading Limited.........................7.G11 Omnia Audio.............................8.D47 Omnitek.....................................6.A18 ONE CONNXT ...............1.F31/MS44
One For All................................1.C41 Onetastic SRL ..........................8.C20 Ontario, Canada..4.A65,5.B40,5.B46 OOYALA ..................................14.F32 Open Broadcast Systems Limited.....................4.A61h Opentech Inc............................5.C34 OpenTelly.................................10.F42 Opera Software.......................14.E20 OPERATORSKIE TECHNOLOGII .......................11.B69 Optical Cable Corporation .....10.E59 Optocore GmbH.......................8.C60 Optoway Technology Inc..........8.E25 Orad Hi-Tec Systems ...............7.B27 Orban Europe GmbH ...............8.D93 ORCA......................................11.D21 OSEE.......................................10.D59 Osprey by Vario Systems.........3.A26 Oticom.....................................11.E65 OVERLINE - Systems...............8.E94 Ovide Smart Assist.................11.A73 P P+S Technik ...........................11.G35 Pace plc ....................................1.B19 Packet Ship Technologies......4.A61e Panaccess Systems.................3.C20 Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH ...............9.C45/9.D40 Panodic Electric (Shenzhen) Limited...................3.A40 Panther GmbH........................11.E20 Paradigm Communications .....1.F33 PARALINX LLC.........................9.D18 PayWizard ..............................14.G14 PBI.............................................3.A52 Peak Communications Ltd. .....1.C33 Pebble Beach Systems............8.C71 Perceptiva - Labs ...................2.A36d Percon .....................................10.E51 Perfect Memory......................8.B36b Pesa ..........................................8.C03 Phabrix ......................................8.E40 Philips Home Control ...............1.A81 Philips uWand................5.B02/MS45 Phoenix7 Ltd ............................3.C21 Phonak Communications AG ..8.E95 Photon Beard Ltd...................11.D43 Piksel.........................................1.C30 Pixel Power LTD........................7.A31 Pixellot Ltd ...............................3.B20f Plaber S.r.l. - HPRC Cases ......9.B43 PLAYBOX Technology Ltd. (Sofia).................................8.C30 Plisch GMBH ............................8.E10 Plura ..........................................8.B73 Pluxbox .....................................8.A12 Polecam..................................10.C49 Popyoular ...............................14.C01 Porta Brace.............................11.B65 Portaprompt Ltd .......................8.A90 Postium Korea Co. Ltd. .........10.D20 Prime Focus Technologies .......7.J16 Primestream .............................7.D21 Prism Sound .............................8.E34 Prismahub.................................8.B01 Prismcube.................................5.B09 ProConsultant Informatique.....2.B21 Prodys .......................................1.A39 Professional Sound Corp.........8.C96 PROFITT Ltd.............................7.A07 Progira Radio Communication 8.D44 PROJECTBUILDERS..............OE110 ProMAX...................................7.K01a Promise Technology.................6.C11 Pronology................................10.A26 ProSup/Casu ..........................11.E73 ProTelevision Technologies AS.......................8.C48 Providius Corp. .......................4.A65e Provys .......................................2.B49 PRO-X CO., Ltd ......................11.E42 Prysmian Group (Draka Comteq Germany)......11.C31 PSI Audio .................................8.E96
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Sat-Comm Broadcast LTD ................ ......................................1.A95/OE105 Satlink Communications ..........5.A17 Satmission....................1.A91/OE106 SatService GmbH.....................1.F47 Savas Live Subtitling..............14.H06 SCALITY....................................8.A98 ScheduALL ...............................1.D30 Schill GmbH & Co. KG ...........11.E41 Schneider Kreuznach.............11.A41
Schoeps Mikrofone ..................8.E90 Schulze-Brakel Schaumstoffverarbeitungs GmbH .......................................8.D75 SCISYS Deutschland GmbH...8.B61 Scottish Development International ............................9.B14a Screen Service B.T...................8.C41 Screen Subtitling Systems.......1.C49 SCTE .......................................8.F51e
SDNsquare..............................10.F42 SeaChange................................1.F70 SED Systems............................1.A52 SELEVISION ...........................2.A36g Sematron...................................1.A78 Semtech Corporation .............10.F46 Sencore .....................................1.F56 Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. KG.......................8.D50 Servicevision...........................11.C45
SES............................................1.B51 SGL..........................................7.J15a SGO...........................................6.A11 SGT ...........................................8.B22 Shaanxi Tianyi Antenna Co. Ltd .....................5.A41b SHANGYU HENGFENG OPTIC-ELECTRONIC INDUSTRY CO. LTD ..............5.C16b Shape ......................................11.F61
R R.V.R Elettronica .......................8.E30 Rabbit Labs...............................3.A44 Radica Broadcast Systems Ltd............................8.B38h Radio Frequency Systems.......8.B28 Radioscape.............................8.D90a RAIDIX.......................................2.C27 RaLex Solutions .......................8.D73 RAMI .......................................8.B36a Rascular Technology Limited ....................................8.B38a RealNetworks, Inc ..................14.D24 Red Digital Cinema.................10.A10 Reelway Gmbh .........................3.A28 RelayTV....................................14.J14 Research Concepts Inc............1.F58 RF-Design .................................1.F49 Riedel Communications GmbH & Co.KG......................10.A31 RIZ - Transmitters Co. ..............8.B02 RJS Electronics Ltd ...............6.C28d RME/Audio AG .........................8.E05 RO.VE.R Laboratories S.P.A ....8.B67 Rockwell Collins .......................1.A11 Rohde & Schwarz.....................7.E25 Roland Systems Group ............7.J38 Root6 Technology.....................7.E21 ROSCO...................................11.G21 Rosenberger - OSI GmbH + Co - OHG.............................11.E39 Ross Video Ltd...9.B08/9.C10/9.C23 Rotolight..................................11.D69 Rovi Europe Limited .................5.A31 RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. .............................1.B24 RT Software Ltd........................6.A21 RT-RK Computer Based Systems ........................5.B32 RTS .........................................10.D25 RTS (Royal Television Society)8.F51d RTW GmbH & Co. KG .............8.D92 Ruige China ............................11.D47 Russian Satellite Communications Company.....4.B84 Ruwido ......................................1.F68 RYMSA RF................................8.C65 S S&T (Strategy & Technology) ...1.B22 S3 Group...................................3.B18 S3 Satcom Ltd..........................1.B91 Sachtler ...................................11.E55 SAF Tehnika..............................9.B06 Saffron Digital .........................14.C11 Sagemcom ...............................1.D41 SALZBRENNER STAGETEC MEDIAGROUP .........................8.C80 Sam Woo Electronics Co. Ltd....................................11.G29 Samim Rayaneh Co. ................5.C15 Samsung...................................1.D35 SanDisk...................................11.C65 Sanken Microphone co. LTD ...8.C93 Sans Digital ...............................7.F04 SAPEC.......................................1.F90
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Shenzhen (China) C&D Electronics Co. Ltd...................1.C93 Shenzhen Anycon Electronics Tech. Co.LTD.......3.B37c Shenzhen Aoto Electronics Co. Ltd...................9.B29 Shenzhen BestView Electronic Co. Ltd...................9.B10d Shenzhen Createled Electronics Co. Ltd ...................9.A01 SHENZHEN DONGZHOUJUN TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD........6.A29e ShenZhen Geniatech INC,LTD...................................5.A41a Shenzhen Justek Technology Co. Ltd.................14.J01 Shenzhen New Glee Technology Co. Ltd. .................2.C45 Shenzhen Newme Digital Tech Co. Ltd .................5.A41f Shenzhen Nicent Electronics Co. Ltd .................6.A29c ShenZhen Remote Tech-Developing Co. Ltd........14.J03 Shenzhen SDMC Technology co. Ltd.................14.C07 Shenzhen Seneasy Industrial Co. Ltd.......................1.F93 Shenzhen Skyworth Digital Techonlogy Co. Ltd. .................4.A77 Shively Labs..............................8.E81 Shotoku Broadcast Systems .11.F40 SHOTOVER Camera Systems ..................................11.B72 SI Media....................................8.B93 Sichuan Changhong Network Technologies Co. Ltd..............6.A29a Sichuan Jiuzhou Electric Group Co., Ltd..........................3.C56 Sichuan Video Electronic Co. Ltd...................3.B37a Sielco SRL ................................8.A58 Siemens ..................................14.A30 Sigma Designs .........................2.C35 Signiant....................................14.L08 Signum Bildtechnik GmbH ......7.D31 SILIGENCE...............................2.A36i Single Malt Audio GmbH .........8.D74 SintecMedia..............................2.B32 SIRA-SISTEMI RADIO..............8.C31 SIS LIVE ....................................1.C55 Sisvel Technology.....................5.B37 SKB CASES ............................11.F65 Skeed & Newphoria................14.J17 Skylark Technology Inc ............8.A07 Skyline Communications .........1.A23 skypix ......................................11.E65 Skyware Global.........................4.A95 Skyware Technologies .............4.B90 Slik Corporation......................11.A30 Slomo.TV, Inc. ...........................8.A21 SMARDTV.................................1.C81 SmartLabs...............................14.E30 SMiT ..........................................1.F86 SMK EUROPE..........................5.C40 SMPTE .....................................8.F51f SNELL .......................................8.B70 SNL KAGAN .............................4.C89 SoftAtHome ..............................4.A51 Softlab - NSK............................7.A08 SoftNI Corporation ...................1.B28 Softron Media Services ...........7.G12 SOFTVALLEE ...........................2.C21 Solectrix GmbH......................11.C80 Solid State Logic ......................8.D83 SOLIDANIM ..........................11.E40d Sommer Cable GmbH .............9.B32 Sondor Willy Hungerbuehler AG ...................7.H01 Sonifex Ltd................................8.E61 Sonnet Technologies................7.G02 sonoVTS gmbh (former sono studitechnik gmbh)...................8.B68 Sony ........................................12.A10 Sotal.........................................14.F19 Sound Devices, LLC ................8.B59
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Sound Ideas............................5.B46e Soundminer Inc. .....................5.B46c Spacepath Communications Ltd ...............4.A61i SPB TV....................................14.E17 Spectra Logic ............................7.J30 Spinner GmbH .........................8.C28 Square Box Systems (CatDV) 7.J15c STAGETEC Entwicklungsgesellschaft ........8.C80 Stanley Productions ...............10.A03 Stardom storage solutions ......7.G09 Starfish Technologies Ltd.........8.A45 Starline Computer GmbH........7.H05 Step2e Broadcast AG ..............2.B29 Stereo Tool / Audisi ..................8.C94 STMicroelectronics ...................1.F40 Stoneroos..................................2.A46 StorageDNA..............................7.B42 STORDIS GmbH.......................7.E10 STP SA System Technology Partner ......................................8.C85 Stream Group..........................14.L15 Stream Labs .............................7.G47 Streambox, Inc. ........................7.D01 Streamstar...............................10.F39 STRYME GmbH ........................7.J03 Studer by Harman....................8.D60 Studio Network Solutions.........7.J05 Studiotech.................................8.A28 Stypegrip ................................11.B68 Suitcase TV Ltd.............2.C10/2.C15 Suman Satellite Technology Company ................................5.A41c Sumavision Technologies Co. Ltd ...............1.B10 SumoLight ..............................11.A77 Surface Heating Systems.........1.F59 Suzhou Duozheng Electronics Co. Ltd.................5.C16a SVP Broadcast Microwave......2.C55 Sweden at IBC..........................5.B22 SWE-DISH by Rockwell Collins1.A11 Swedish Microwave AB ...........1.F71 swissaudec .............................10.F45 SWIT Electronics Co. Ltd.......11.A39 Switchcraft, Inc.........................9.C49 Synaptop .................................5.B46f System House Business Partners ..................14.C20 Systembase Ltd........................8.E93 T Tac Systems..............................7.F06 TAG V.S......................................1.F94 TAKTIK SA ............................10.D31e Talia Limited............................4.A61d Tandberg Data GmbH ..............9.A04 Tango Wave ..............................4.C87 Tata Communications ..............1.B20 Tata Elxsi Limited......................3.A32 Tatung Technology Inc ...........14.B24 TDF............................................1.B79 Teamcast...................................2.B51 TECH4HOME ...........................3.C46 Techbid Auctions....................10.A05 Technicolor.........................MS5/MS7 Technocrane S.R.O ................11.D36 Techwave, Inc. ........................11.E65 Tecsys Video Networks Ltd. ..3.B20a Tedial .........................................8.B41 Tektronix Inc............................10.D41 TELECAST TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD .................................6.A29b Teleidea.....................................4.C80 Telekom Austria Group ..........14.C16 Te elemetrics Inc. ......................11.D35 Telenor Satellite Broadcasting .1.A59 TelergyHD & Mware solutions14.C30 Telesat.......................................1.C39 Telespazio .................................4.A70 Teleste .......................................4.B61 Telestream.................................7.C12 Television Research Institute ...5.C43 TELIKOU TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD...................................11.A10
Telmaco S.A. .............................8.E47 Telos ..........................................8.D47 Telos Systems...........................8.D47 Telsat Srl .................................8.D37b Telstra......................................14.B01 Teracue eyevis GmbH IPTV & IP Video Systems..........................9.B24 Teradek....................................11.E55 Terrasat Communications, Inc. 1.F81 Thales Angenieux ...................11.F34 The Good Life Co. Ltd..............9.B04 The Israel Export & International Cooperation Institute................3.B20 The Pixel Farm Ltd ...................6.C19 The Video Point........................3.B20i The Weather Company.............7.F39 The Wireless Works..................9.A51 TheLight ..................................11.A48 thePlatform .............................14.H15 ThinkAnalytics Ltd ....................1.D92 thinklogical..............................14.B36 Thomson Broadcast.................8.B29 Thomson Video Networks .....14.A10 Thum+Mahr GmbH ..................8.A50 Thuraya Telecommunications Company ..................................2.C23 TIANCHANG LIMING ELECTRONICS CO. LTD. ......5.C16d Tieline The Codec Company ...8.E73 Tiffen International Limited ....10.C49 Tiffen MPTV Filters .................11.D21 Tiger Technology ......................7.C10 Tight Video................................4.C78 Tilta Technology Co., LTD ......11.A71 Timecode Systems Ltd..........9.B14b TiVo Inc....................................14.L03 TIXEL .........................................8.A97 TMD Ltd....................................2.C58 TMG.........................................14.F11 Toner Cable Equipment UK Ltd....................4.B91 ToolsOnAir Broadcast Engineering GmbH...................7.G45 Top Format ...............................8.C81 TQ - Systems GmbH................8.E11 TRACT.......................................8.D74 TRANSRADIO SenderSysteme Berlin AG...................................8.D35 Transvideo...............................11.F31 TRedess ....................................8.A11 Triada-TV...................................8.D32 Trilogy Communications Ltd..10.A29 Trimaran Georacing................14.G02 TriVis Weather Graphix .............3.A58 True Lens Services.................11.G65 TSF.be SA...............................10.d31f TSL..........................................10.B41 TTI .............................................4.C69 Turbosight (TBS) Technology Co.Ltd ...................4.C81 TV PRO GEAR ........................OE112 TV Skyline GmbH...................11.C50 TVC (TELEVIZIJOS IR RYSIO SISTEMOS, UAB) ...................OE109 TVLogic Co. Ltd .....................10.D26 TVStorm ....................................4.A91 TVU Networks ..........................2.B28 TW Electronics (Newbury) Ltd .4.B63 Twist Cluster .........................10.D31h U Ubertweek GmbH ..................8.D16c Ultimatte Corporation...............7.C27 Ultra Electronics GigaSat.........1.C57 Uniclass Technology Co. Ltd. ..2.A24 Unified Streaming ...................14.F33 Unique Broadband Systems Ltd..............................8.A40 UNITRON ................................10.F42 Universal Electronics bv...........1.C41 UPnP Forum ...........................14.L17 Utah Scientific...........................2.B20 UXP Systems Inc....................4.A65a V VANGUARD VIDEO .........1.F90/MS4
Varavon...................................11.C11 VariZoom ................................11.G54 VBOX COMMUNICATIONS ..3.B20p Vcodes ....................................3.B20e VdB Audio ................................8.C93 VDL..........................................8.D90c VDL Deutschland ...................8.D90b Vector 3.....................................7.C01 VECTRACOM.........................8.D82b Venera Technologies ................7.C03 Verimatrix ..................................4.A55 Verizon ....................................14.G08 Versatile ...................................11.F41 Veset..........................................8.A14 Vestel.......................................14.A20 VEYGO..................................11.E41b Viaccess ....................................1.A51 ViaLite Communications ..........1.A21 Vianeos....................................2.A36g VidCheck...................................8.A30 Videlio - Preview.......................8.C61 Video Clarity..............................2.C57 VIDEO STITCH......................11.E40c VIDEO-FLOW .........................3.B20d Videolicious.............................14.K16 Videomenthe............................2.A36f Videoplaza ..............................5.B22c Videosolutions Group...............7.A06 Videssence .............................11.B12 VidiGo B.V. ................................7.H30 VidMind LTD. .............3.B20o/14.K20 Vigiglobe.................................14.G03 Vigintos Elektronika ..................8.E27 Vimmi Communications Ltd. .3.B20h Vimond Media Solutions......................14.H04/MS34 Vimsoft ......................................9.A38 Vinten.......................................11.E55 Vinten Radamec .....................11.E55 Visio Light Inc. ........................11.G45 Vision Research......................11.B42 Vision247 ................................14.H12 Visiware...................................2.B39e VISLINK.....................................1.A69 Visual Research Inc..................7.D05 Visual Unity..............................14.F34 Vitec ..........................................7.G16 Vitec Videocom.......................11.E55 VIXS Systems Inc. ....................3.A12 Vizrt............................................7.A10 Vocas.......................................11.E34 Vodience .................................3.B20n Voice Technology ...................8.C73a VoiceInteraction....................14.H06a Volicon ......................................7.G23 Vonetize ..................................14.C19 Vortex Communications Ltd..11.G11 VOWOS Ltd..............................3.C30 VRT ............................................8.F02 VSN (VIDEO STREAM NETWORKS, S.L.)....................7.C21 VT3 ...........................................2.B39f VTQ Videotronik GmbH............1.F11 W W.B. Walton Enterprises Inc.....1.A62 Walimex Pro ...........................11.G68 Wallonia Export-Investment Agency (AWEX).......................10.D31 WASP3D ...................................7.K30 Wave Science Technology.......8.A44 WeatherOne..............................7.D11 Well Buying Industrial Co. Ltd..8.A64 WellAV Technologies Ltd..........5.B47 Wellen+Noethen .......................3.B40 West Media Systems ...............2.C32 Wheatstone Corporation..........8.A86 Whisper Power........................OE115 Wildmoka .................................2.B39i WINEGARD COMPANY...........4.A60 WINJAY S.R.L. ........................10.F41 Winmax Industry Co. Ltd.......9.B10g Winmedia................................8.B36d Wisi Communications GmbH & Co. KG.......................4.B50 Wisycom SRL...........................8.D89
Witbe.........................................4.B81 Wiztivi ......................................14.L01 WNM SA...............................10.D31g Wohler Technologies, Inc. ......10.B10 Wonderlamp Industries GmbH .....................................8.D16d Wooden Camera.....................11.E71 Work Microwave GmbH ..........4.C60 World DMB ...............................9.D30 WorldCast Systems..................8.B60 Wowza Media Systems............3.B17 WTS Group .............................OE114 wTVision....................................7.A45 Wyberry Technologies............5.B22d Wyplay.......................................5.A11 X x - dream - media .....................8.E83 XenData ....................................7.H47 XeusMedia Technology............4.C59 Xiamen Came Photographic Equipment Co. Ltd. ................9.B10a Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co. Ltd ..................7.K40 Xilinx Inc. ...................................6.A18 X-SQUARE TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD ..................................6.A29d Xstream ...................................14.F15 Xylostream Technology Ltd......2.A48 Xytech Systems........................6.C22 Y Yamaha Commercial Audio .....8.D15 Yangaroo.................................4.A65c Yegrin Liteworks.....................11.G77 Yellowtec ...................................8.A51 Yospace...................................14.E10 Yuan High-Tech Development Co. LTD ..............8.E15 YUYAO LISHUAI FILM & TELEVISION EQUIPMENT CO. LTD. ...............................11.B51e Yuyao Sinor International Trading Co. LTD. .......................9.A34 Z Zacuto.....................................11.G64 Zappware..................................1.A81 Zattoo TV Solutions ................14.J05 Zaxcom Inc.............................8.C73a ZebraOTT..................................5.C35 Zenterio.....................................4.C56 Zentrick....................................10.F42 Zeticon.....................................10.F42 ZHANGZHOU LILLIPUT ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD ................................11.B51b ZHANGZHOU SEETEC PHOTOELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY CO.LTD .......9.B10e Zhengzhou Generalink Lighting Equipment Co. Ltd. ................11.A66 Zhengzhou Taiying Video Equipment Co. Ltd ...................9.B49 Zhuhai Jili Development Co. Ltd. .....................................9.B41 Zixi...........................................14.C05 Zlense........................................8.E02 Zoo Digital PLC ......................9.B14d ZukunftsAgentur Brandenburg GmbH ..............8.D16g Zylight......................................11.E38
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