Rotolight lights up UK ’ s ‘ first ’ 4K / UHD TV studio

Rotolight has been chosen as the exclusive LED light supplier to Celebro Media Studios , the UK ’ s “ first ” 4K / Ultra HD ( UHD ) TV studio . According to Wesley Dodd , CEO of Celebro Media Studios , the Rotolight Anova is the “ perfect light ” for working in the live TV environment . It produces soft light output of up to 6900 lux at 3ft , while consuming just 48W at full power . “ We are able to light people accurately and very , very quickly , which has saved us time , mistakes on-air , and a lot of money ,” added Dodd .

Camera accessories such as power sources , lighting and supports now have features that would enable content producers to create more compelling visual offerings for broadcast and cinemas , as Millette Manalo-Burgos discovers .

Lenses bring new look to Midsomer Murders

Cook Optics ’ miniS4 / i lenses were chosen by director of photography James Moss to shoot the 19th season of British drama series Midsomer Murders . Used in combination with the ARRI Alexa cameras , the miniS4 / i lenses “ worked really well ”, Moss reviewed . “ We do a lot of handheld work , so the size and weight of the miniS4 / i [ was ] helpful , and we went with uncoated lenses as I wanted to get some nice flares , which would help to update the look of the camera .”

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The research paper also says that the broadcast equipment market in Asia-Pacific , valued at about US $ 2,488 million in 2015 , is expected to grow to some $ 5,105 million by 2024 .

The report segmented the APAC TV broadcast equipment market into traditional TV broadcast , traditional radio broadcast , IP converged broadcasting and asset management systems . The traditional TV broadcast segment , valued at $ 1,123 million in 2015 , is anticipated to register a CAGR of 8.1 % during the forecast period ( 2016 – 2024 ). This segment also accounted for 45.1 % share in terms of value of the total APAC broadcasting equipment market in 2015 .

The traditional TV broadcast equipment market is further segmented into camera , monitors , routers , switchers , cable , transmitter , receiver and other accessories .

Indeed , with such favourable market forecast for equipment sales in the region , especially in the area of content creation , camera accessories manufacturers are coming up with cutting-edge options that promise to help camera operators to maximise the potential of their HD and 4K / Ultra HD ( UHD ) cameras .

For instance , robotic camera systems are gaining favour due to new capabilities that systems are offering broadcasters . NEP Australia , which belongs to a global group specialising in outsourced broadcast production services , recently invested in Ross Video ’ s Furio Robotics , along with openGear terminal equipment , and NK router for its hosting studio that was used by Australia ’ s Channel Seven

NEP Australia invested in Ross Video ’ s Furio Robotics , along with openGear terminal equipment , and NK router for its hosting studio used by Australia ’ s Channel Seven during its coverage of the Rio Olympics last August .

during its coverage of the Rio Olympics last August .

The Furio Robo is a track-based camera system , with more than 200 dollies installed in 30 countries around the world , says Ross Video . The system offers “ smoothness , accuracy and flexibility ” to help broadcasters create “ stunning visuals ”, higher quality productions and more efficient workflows .

The Rio Central studio featured three camera platforms with full virtual reality ( VR )/ augmented reality ( AR ) capability . “ Ross Video ’ s commitment to NEP Australia ’ s delivery of the Channel Seven Rio Central Studio project has been outstanding . Since selecting Ross to provide a VR Robotic Camera solution , the response and support has been excellent , and the performance of the robots and VR has been rock solid ,” says Angus Millar , head of production , NEP Australia . “ From shipping and system integration to training and commissioning , Ross has been there every step of the way to ensure smooth operation of the Rio Central studio coverage — 22 hours a day for the entire duration of the Games .”

At IBC 2016 in April , Ross Video featured its Furio portfolio with a number of options for broadcasters . The Furio RC , a remote control dolly system for live stage productions , for example , is now available as a pan / tilt head-only system without the dolly . This package is ideal for remote control pan / tilt head applications such as concert halls , houses of worship or sports venues where speed and responsiveness are critical , according to Ross Video .

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Viz ’ Mosart , the SmartShell 4 Robotic Control and Management application adds support for Grass Valley Ignite and Sony ELC automated production systems . The number of video routing protocols has been greatly expanded , XY floor limits for Ross ’ CamBot 700XY have been implemented , while robotic and camera control of Hitachi and Panasonic box cameras is integrated through Ross ’ DashBoard to provide a single , consolidated control station .

IBC 2016 was also one of the global broadcast shows where Shotoku Broadcast Systems showcased its TP- 200VR / 300VR system and SmartPed fully robotic XY pedestal . Aside from displaying these for European broadcasters in Amsterdam , Asian broadcasters were afforded a closer look at the TP-200VR / 300VR system at BroadcastAsia2016 in Singapore in June .

Shotoku says that the TP-200VR pedestal and SX-300 VR head combination offers a light-touch control and “ robust stability ” to match even the most demanding applications .

Highly accurate pan , tilt , zoom , focus , X , Y and height data output keeps the