NEWS & VIEWS
May-June 2016
Imagine Communications prepares for EPIC show
How can broadcasters benefit from moving
operations to software-defined architectures
and virtualised environments?
Imagine Communications is attempting
to answer this question and
more, with a range of virtu-
alised and cloud playout,
multi-platform distribution and integrated
advertising management solutions, including
4K/Ultra HD (UHD) production tools and a
powerful operational management platform.
The EPIC next-generation operational
management and orchestration platform, for
instance, is powered by Imagine Communi-
cations’ Zenium technology and provides an
integration of IT and traditional broadcast
operational monitoring and orchestration
technologies. The first product to be built
on the platform is the EPIC Multi-viewer
(EPIC MV), which Imagine Communications
says achieves new benchmarks in versatility,
scalability and adaptability, and is IP-based
and compatible with 4K/UHD formats.
Imagine Communications is also high-
lighting the latest in 4K/UHD technology,
including high dynamic range (HDR), hybrid
log gamma (HLR) and extended colour gamut
Miller Camera
Support arrows in
on the show
Miller Camera Support is unveiling two new
product ranges this year.
An evolution of the company’s popular
Arrow Series, a new range of fluid heads
includes the arrow X 3, arrow X 5 and arrow X
7. A new key feature of the arrow X Series
is Miller’s CB PLUS, a sequential counter-
balance design, which takes traditional
counter-balancing “a step forward”, resulting
in repeatable, accurate and rapid set-up.
CB PLUS features eight large counter-
balance steps, allowing users to get to their
needed position quickly and efficiently. The
CB Plus switch adds a half step enabling
counterbalance refinement feature, making
the arrow X Series ideal for ENG, EFP, studio,
field OB, or any other use where frequent
and fast re-rigging is required, according to
Miller. In addition to CB Plus, other standout
features include the ability to remove the
clamp stud to easily mount the head on flat
base surfaces such as sliders.
At booth 4D4-23, Miller is also show-
casing the new Combo Live Pedestal Series,
which offers users a sturdy design for maxi-
mum stability, with reliable and simple-to-
use features, and is designed for live studio
applications. With a carry handle for the
column and dolly, this compact and portable
pedestal range offers an easy set-up with
column tension control and a safety lock. Its
air-adjusta-
ble column
system also
allows for
quick pay-
load bal-
ancing.
Miller Camera
Support’s new
arrow X Series of
fluid heads will
be making an
appearance
at the show.
video. Support for 4K/UHD is available across The EPIC Multi-
viewer (EPIC
Imagine Communications’ production, playout,
MV) is the
distribution and monitoring products, and will be
first product
featured in conjunction with its Selenio MCP and
to be built
SelenioFlex Live solutions.
on Imagine
Communi
Being a founding member of
cations’ EPIC
the Alliance for IP Media Solu-
operational
tions (AIMS), visitors to booth 5B3-03 can find out
management
how Imagine Communications sees the importance
and
orchestration
of work carried out by AIMS towards the use of IP
platform.
in live production and delivery.
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