16 April 2018
NEWS & VIEWS
Hitachi Kokusai ’ s broadcast camera systems now support SMPTE ST 2110
To help broadcasters and content producers navigate the disruptive transition from baseband video infrastructures to IP-based workflows , Hitachi Kokusai Electric America is showcasing its implementation of the SMPTE ST 2110 suite of standards across it range of broadcast camera systems .
Support for SMPTE ST 2110 is planned for all current-model Hitachi HDTV broadcast cameras when paired with new IP-enabled models in the CU-HD1300 family of camera control units . Demonstrations at booth C4309 display SDI-delivered signals alongside IP-based video transport from the same source , enabling visitors to experience first-hand the videoquality transparency and low latency enabled by Hitachi Kokusai ’ s IP implementation .
Support for SMPTE ST 2110 is planned for all current-model Hitachi HDTV broadcast cameras when paired with new IP-enabled models in the CU- HD1300 family of camera control units .
Hitachi HDTV camera systems will initially comply with the published ST 2110-10 ( System Timing and Definitions ), ST 2110-20 ( Uncompressed Active Video ), ST 2110- 30 ( PCM Digital Audio ) and ST 2110-21 ( Traffic Shaping and Delivery Timing for Video ) standards , as well as the soon-to-be finalised ST 2110-40 specification concerning metadata such as captions , dynamic range and more .
Hitachi Kokusai ’ s IP implementation will also comply with the ST 2059-2 PTP ( Precision Time Protocol in Professional Broadcast Applications ) and the AMWA NMOS IS-04 ( Discovery and Registration ) specification .
Camera output will be delivered over multicast IP as one channel of uncompressed video with two embedded digital audio channels . For Hitachi cameras equipped with high dynamic range ( HDR ) capabilities , all HDR functionality is available with IP-based transport .
Reach further , deliver more , says Media Links
Media Links is revealing its latest agile IP infrastructure solutions for flexible , reconfigurable and scalable IP workflows .
Visitors to booth SU5021 can see how Media Links can take broadcasters beyond the boundaries of traditional video transport services with solutions specifically designed to support interoperable standards , custom network requirements , and to provide a bridge to SDI equipment and infrastructure .
Also highlighted are Media Links ’ Occasional Use network solutions for broadcasters that
require on-demand access to the same IP network and technologies as Tier 1 fixed services — but only when required .
Now , content providers can offer their customers a service that takes advantage of agile packaged solutions designed to be deployed and re-deployed , so they only need to pay for the bandwidth on the network that is actually used . Customer use cases include : Data delivery to cloudbased production workflows ; mission-critical data traffic for live video ; and secure data backhaul ‘ beyond-contribution ’ services .
These scenarios for Occasional Use network applications typically result in more affordable video-over-IP solutions , and are made possible by Media Links ’ rugged design and configurable standards-based set-up and support , says the company .
Alongside the technical highlights , this year ’ s show sees the launch of Media Links ’ Global partner programme with specialist system integrators . The programme is specifically designed to bring Media Links solutions closer to local and certified implementation teams .
Miller displaying Compass X fluid heads
Miller Tripods is highlighting its Compass X fluid heads series ( CX ).
The Compass X series offers five diverse fluid head models — CX2 , CX6 , CX8 , CX10 and CX18 — all incorporating Miller ’ s CB Plus enabling technology , which the company says takes traditional counterbalancing a step forward . CB Plus features 16 positions of counterbalance with a selection system that is “ intuitive , quick and easy to use ”. The counterbalance radial selector has eight steps , allowing users to quickly find the approximate amount of counterbalance required .
The inherent wide payload range of the Compass X series is said to provide maximum flexibility when switching cameras or adding accessories . Almost any camera within the payload of up to 16kg can be balanced , no matter how small , Miller adds .
Charles Montesin , global sales and marketing manager , Miller Camera Support Equipment , says : “ Miller designed the Compass X to
Miller Tripods ’ new
Compass X
Fluid Heads Series ( CX ).
be the most flexible and durable fluid head solution for today ’ s video graphers and their professional requirements .
“ Following its recent introduction , the arrival of this new series has been highly anticipated by our customers around the world . We are happy to put this product in their hands and provide them with Miller ’ s continued ‘ right feel ’ promise .”
Miller is at booth C9521 , where visitors can also check out the arrow X , Skyline 90 , Combo Live pedestal series , AIR fluid head and Cineline 70 solutions .
Edgeware presenting ad insertion and CDN selection functionalities
Learn how to build your own TV content delivery network from Edgeware .
Primestream launching end-to-end IP stream workflow
Primestream is demonstrating a new IP stream workflow , the first of its new IP stream solutions .
These are designed to allow users to capture , edit and transcode Web , camera and broadcast sources such as HLS , MPEG-Dash , RTSP and RTMP streams in single or multiple self-contained file formats , and quickly integrate that content through a production , management and delivery workflow .
The new stream recording product further offers flexibility by enabling users to easily manage signal paths through configured pre-sets with defined sources and file formats . Other benefits include the ability to preview live recordings inside a Web browser and edit while capturing streams inside Adobe Premiere Pro with a growing timeline . The solution also provides an HLS live output for streaming to the Web and smart devices .
Primestream ’ s new IP stream technology is powered by a new Media Processing Framework ( MPF ) and Media Player Recorder ( MPR ), which together enable native reading and writing of MXF-based and Atom-based files such as MP4 video . This , says Primestream , give professionals the ability to work
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Primestream is launching a new end-to-end IP stream workflow .
with leading broadcast file formats such as ProRes , XDCAM , DNxHD and AVC-Intra while leveraging Atom-based file formats such as H . 264 for creating proxy assets and the delivery of Web content inside both Fork and Xchange platforms .
Find out more at booth SL12111 .
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Edgeware is debuting a number of new technical functionalities that have been added to its online TV delivery platform .
For instance , a brand-new dynamic ad insertion product has been implemented as part of Edgeware ’ s origin solution . Ad Enabler allows for ads to be inserted into the content stream , accurate to the frame , resulting in a glitch-free transition between programme and advertisement .
Ad Enabler supports MPEG and has been verified with over-the-top ( OTT ) ad technology solutions provider , Yospace , to allow server-side ad insertion that prevents ad blocking by the end-user and expands possibilities for return on ad spend .
At booth SU10201CM , Edgeware is also displaying the latest updates to its CDN Selector product . This is an original tool that lets content distributors operating a self-built TV content delivery network ( CDN ) supplement their TV delivery through third-party delivery networks .
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The ability to do this , says the company , further strengthens the case for building your own dedicated TV delivery network . The CDN Selector can be used to deliver TV content over any of the major CDN providers ’ networks should a self-built CDN network be overloaded or need to reach viewers beyond the already-addressed geographical footprint .
Now , content distributors need only scale their own network for a typical number of end-users , instead of trying to plan ahead for potential spikes in demand .
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