2010 NAB Show launches ‘Post Pit’

NAB will feature a new digital video workflow presentation stage, complete with a networking lounge and series of mini sessions, which will be held on the show floor at the 2010 NAB Show from 12-15 April at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The Post Pit brings together user groups and individuals who use post-production and other digital story-telling software and hardware products on display at the NAB Show.

Produced in partnership with Final Cut Pro User Group (FCPUG) Network SuperMeet, fxguide, Digital Production Buzz and Future Media Concepts (FMC), Post Pit will offer attendees and exhibitors an interactive experience in which to showcase creative content, while top talent take the stage to share tips and tricks to aid digital video creators and editors in navigating the various tools used in the trade.

“We applaud NAB’s decision to add the Post Pit as an exciting new venue to the NAB Show exhibit hall and appreciate our active role in providing speakers from within our community as highlights to the Post Pit schedule,” said SuperMeet co-producers Daniel Berube (Boston FCPUG) and Michael Horton (Los Angeles FCPUG) in a joint statement.

“We expect the networking prospects and guru talk offered within the Post Pit to be a big draw for content creators and digital filmmakers. Think of the Post Pit as our central gathering spot for the creative community at this year’s NAB Show,” they said.

“We’re targeting serious production pros,” said fxguide co-founder Mike Seymour, whose Post Pit program addresses high end digital capture to final feature film post production. “We’ve lined up directors and visual effects supervisors to share real world production techniques using the latest gear.”

Some of the presenters include Ted Schilowitz of RED Camera Company, post guru Scott Simmons with tips on editing a Canon 5D multi-camera concert, and Taz Goldstein of HandHeldHollywood.com who will focus on the top five iApps and hardware every filmmaker needs.

A networking lounge within Post Pit will provide an intimate space for attendees to meet with other content professionals, see interactive demonstrations and mingle with a broad representation of vendors including Adobe, Avid, AJA Video, Blackmagic Design, Canon, GenArts, Inc., The Foundry and JVC. Post Pit will also feature networking receptions during the day and after hours.

For media professionals looking for the latest in technical training and certification, the NAB Show also offers a complete educational experience through the Post|Production World (PPW) conference, 10-14 April 2010.

In its 6th year at the NAB Show, PPW offers the latest in production and post-production techniques and technology from top professionals. Sessions are taught by published authors, certified instructors, and industry experts who share best practices and the latest innovations. PPW focuses on emerging technologies like DSLR video, tapeless acquisition, and motion control 3D. Participants can also explore end-user certifications and exams for Apple and Avid software.

The NAB Show will also host the new Super Session titled ‘Unboxing Advertising and Entertainment: Building a Transmedia Experience.’

The panel of experts includes writer/producer, Jesse Alexander (‘Heroes,’ ‘Lost’); Ivan Askwith, director of strategy at creative agency Big Spaceship (“Tim Burton at MOMA,’ ‘The Million Baby Crawl’); Elan Lee, chief designer and founder Fourth Wall Studios (‘Watchmen,’ ‘Kings’ ARGs); Mike Monello, co-founder and executive creative director at entertainment marketing agency Campfire (‘True Blood,’ ‘Discovery Channel: Shark Week’); and Ian Sander, executive producer, ‘Ghost Whisperer.’

‘Unboxing Advertising and Entertainment: Building a Transmedia Experience’ will reveal how top entertainment and digital advertising creatives tell stories and build brands across multiple platforms. Speakers will share their approach to designing rich, fictional worlds; shaping content for specific media; and enhancing interactivity and audience engagement. ‘Unboxing Advertising and Entertainment: Building a Transmedia Experience’ takes place 13 April, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.

“Even as technology powerfully and irrevocably changes the business of media, it also provides groundbreaking opportunities to engage audiences in new ways,” said Chris Brown, executive vice president, Conventions & Business Operations for NAB Show. “We are delighted to welcome these pioneering artists to the NAB Show where they will share their experiences and processes with our audience.”

Award-winning writer/producer Jesse Alexander was a prime creative force behind three television series that featured rich, multiplatform mythologies. He was an executive producer for the first three seasons of the acclaimed NBC epic “Heroes,” for which he earned an Emmy for online content.” Alexander also served as executive producer on J.J. Abrams’ innovative and elaborate spy drama “Alias,” and as co-executive producer for the first season of the worldwide television hit “Lost.”

Ivan Askwith is director of strategy at Big Spaceship, an award-winning creative agency. As the head of the strategic practice, Ivan works to help clients navigate the digital landscape and understand emerging behaviors. He specializes in generating deep cross-platform audience engagement and helping brands build meaningful, relevant relationships with consumers and fans. Recent projects include work for NBC, Sony Pictures, A&E, HBO, EPIX, Second Life, Skittles and GE. Ivan is a founding member of MIT’s Convergence Culture Consortium and currently sits on its executive committee.

Game designer Elan Lee is considered one of the originators of the Alternate Reality Game (ARG) genre and has more than a decade of transmedia experience. He is a founder of Fourth Wall Studios, and 42 Entertainment, the company behind the ambitious and groundbreaking Nine Inch Nails: Year Zero, a multimedia project that includes a music album, an ARG, and an extensive online/offline promotional campaign. Additionally, Lee was the creative director on I Love Bees, the Halo 2 promotion that has been described by several news outlets as “the most successful ARG in history.”

Mike Monello was one of the creators of the pop culture phenomenon “The Blair Witch Project,” and helped architect that film’s integrated, interactive mythology and community. The Blair Witch campaign instantly changed the way entertainment marketers engage the Internet. Monello is co-founder and executive creative director at Campfire, an entertainment marketing agency whose clients include HBO, Discovery Channel, Sega and Audi. Campfire projects have won numerous awards including top honors at ad:tech, the One Show, CLIOs and Addys.

Multiple Emmy-nominee and PGA Television Producer of the Year Ian Sander is executive producer and director of the CBS hit drama “Ghost Whisperer.” Sander co-authored the show’s companion book “Ghost Whisperer Spirit Guide,” and is co-creator of the award-winning “Ghost Whisperer: The Other Side” web series, now in its fourth installment.

About the 2010 NAB Show

The NAB Show will take place 10 - 15 April 2010 in Las Vegas. It is the world’s largest electronic media show covering filmed entertainment and the development, management

and delivery of content across all mediums.

Telemetrics demos new coax/fiber Link (Booth: C8525)

Telemetrics is announcing the new 55D-CAU Coax/Fiber Camera Adapter Unit at NAB 2010. The new Camera Adapter delivers a smaller overall size with better cable management. It also features new hybrid coax/fiber cable and connectors with swivel strain relieve. The Fiber interface module remains an option for customers needing to go long distances between camera and base station. Compatible cameras include the JVC GY-HD250U and Sony PMWEX3.

In addition, the Telemetrics EP-PT-S2 and EP-PT-S2-2 Elevator Pedestals remotely controlled, motorised telescoping tripods are designed to add pedestal height control to the Telemetrics Robotic Pan/Tilt product line and are available in two versions: 1-stage (EP-PT-S2) and 2-stage (EP-PT-S2-2) for additional height. The pedestals can be mounted on Telemetrics Floor Dollies or Floor Mounting Plate (EP-FMP).

The Telemetrics belt driven track system is a heavy duty, remotely controlled camera positioning system, offering both vertical and horizontal positioning to pan and tilt camera movement. The Telemetrics RCP-TS Camera Control System provides a flexible architecture for camera automation. Control of camera, CCU controls, and peripheral devices provide single operator, efficient control of studio operations. A GUI (Graphical User Interface) is utilized for ROP controls and a hardware interface for trim controls (pan, tilt, zoom, etc.).

Enhanced software for AJA products (Booth: SL920)

AJA Video Systems, manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, highlights new software updates for their award-winning Ki Pro, KONA, Io Express and Io HD products.

The version 1.1 software release for Ki Pro adds support for Apple ProRes 422 (LT) and Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) formats along with variable framerate support and additional feature enhancements. AJA has also released version 7.5 software for KONA 3, LHe, LHi, LSe, Io Express and Io HD.

The KONA 3 card running version 7.5 software enables double speed transfer from supported VTRs, including the Sony SRW-5800, and supports Apple ProRes 4444 RGB.

With version 7.5, the entire KONA family of products, Io Express and Io HD support use of more than one AJA product (including multiple KONA cards) on the same host Mac computer. Other 7.5 features include support for time lapse, VPID as part of KONA 3 SDI output for support of select dual-link monitors.

“These recent releases deliver significant benefits to our customers and add highly anticipated new features that were driven by demands from our customers and partners alike. For the first time, multiple KONA cards can be used on the same system, opening up possibilities for customers, partners and developers to use AJA products in new and creative ways,” said Nick Rashby, president, AJA Video Systems.

“As a long-time KONA user, I’m excited about support for Apple ProRes 4444 RGB. Ki Pro is also a complete game changer for digital production workflows. With immediate access to edit-ready Apple ProRes files and support for virtually any camera, digital or analog, Ki Pro extends a flexible range of workflow options to filmmakers,” Ryan Chavez, first assistant editor/VFX editor for films including Gullivers Travels, Season of the Witch and X-Files.

AJA recently added Mac OSX Snow Leopard support for its original standard definition Io family of products. This release also supports Apple’s Final Cut Pro 7.

The KONA 3 is the only digital video I/O card approved to work with Autodesk Smoke editorial finishing software running on Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Autodesk Smoke 2010 software for Mac OS X is an all-in-one editorial finishing solution designed to augment Apple Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer editing workflows.

KONA 3 is AJA’s top of the line 10-bit uncompressed capture and playback card which delivers flexible video I/O options with Autodesk Smoke creative editorial and finishing software for the Mac.

KONA 3 operates seamlessly with Apple Mac Pro systems and Apple Final Cut Pro. Supporting any uncompressed SD or HD format, including Dual Link 4:4:4 HD and 2K, KONA 3 captures and plays back uncompressed 10-bit and 8-bit digital video and 24-bit digital audio, providing power and workflow efficiency.

KONA 3 also includes a variety of 10-bit broadcast-quality features, such as hardware-based up-, down-, and cross-conversion to and from HD, and adds a live hardware HD/SD keyer for compositing bugs, live clips, and other elements over video.

“We’ve had a successful track record with integration of AJA’s OEM technologies in our advanced systems products for many years now,” said Stig Gruman, vice president, Autodesk Digital Entertainment. “With the eagerly anticipated release of Smoke on the Mac, it’s imperative that Autodesk customers have a reliable video I/O solution and the AJA KONA card meets the stringent standards that our product engineers and users demand.”

Nine airs full HD news with Sony XDCAM (Sony’s latest range available for viewing/demo at NAB Show 2010 Booth No. C11001 • PDW-700 XDCAM HD422 Camcorder • PMW-EX3 EX XDCAM Camcorder • PDW-HD1500 Deck • PMW-EX30 Deck• PDW-U1 Portable Deck • Sony PetaSite)

The Nine Network in Australia has adopted Sony XDCAM high definition (HD) camera systems for its news and current affairs operations in capital city centres.

Nine has selected Sony XDCAM PDW 700 camcorders with Canon HD lenses, PDW HD1500 decks, PDW U1 USB XDCAM drives as well as some PMW EX3 small format camcorders.

The roll out is part of a complete technical refresh that included ENG and EFP replacements for ageing Sony DNW-90WSP SX cameras and Betacam SP editing equipment.

“We were looking for a system that was capable of high definition, digital file-based recording and we ended up with two contenders, the P2 and the Sony XDCAM systems,” said Charles Sevior, network manager broadcast technology.

Working with Sony Australia, Nine’s crews took standard definition XDCAM cameras to a major sporting event in Beijing in 2008 for live field trials.

“As part of the evaluation process we had five cameras and several edit kits comprising portable PDW-U1 drives and Apple laptops with FinalCut Pro. We completed a live cross from the Great Wall of China and also sent images back to Australia using satellite and internet data links. The results were very positive and formed part of our assessment of the suitability of XDCAMs for the Nine Network.

“The basic requirements were price and performance relating to ease of use of the format, high definition picture quality and the

format’s ability to work with various edit systems. On those points the Sony XDCAM PDW-700 solution came out in front,” said Sevior.

Brendan Donohoe, head of news cameras, explained how the

XDCAM PDW-700 suited his crews.

“We did a lot of testing of all the cameras before we decided what format to go with. What we have noticed is that our focus is critical, the lenses are so sharp and the cameras capture such high-resolution images, we really have to be on our toes. We’re the only news service in Australia shooting in HD so we’re the only ones that can provide the true 1080 HD pictures. In Sydney we’re seeing the results on air because the pictures are cleaner, sharper with richer colours and from the camera operator’s point of view we’re excited about that.”

Flexible shooting

Crews have enjoyed never missing critical shots while waiting for events with Sony XDCAM camcorders’ ability to cache 30 seconds of audio/video and a recent software upgrade has added another feature.

“We can now record in continuous clip mode which means the editors and operators don’t have to handle a large number of clips on each disc. Instead there is just one clip with markers which is much faster to ingest and rename,” said Donohoe.

The additional purchase of Sony PMW-EX3 cameras has provided the Nine Network with flexibility for different shooting requirements, Donohoe explained. “The two models give us a choice so if we’re shooting in a confined space or need more angles and portability we can use the EX3. A recent demonstration of the XDCAM EX PMW-350 has also given us an interesting option to consider, of a large format, shoulder mount camera with memory card operation for different applications.”

Workflow integration

The delivery of Sony XDCAM equipment in early 2009 coincided with the newsroom installation of a HD Harris NewsForce system with Velocity editing and Nexio server components linked to a Sony PetaSite for archiving on LTO-4 data tape. XDCAM compatibility with Harris technology was critical to Nine backing the format, as was XDCAM’s FinalCut Pro support.

The introduction of XDCAM has enabled field crews to easily Store and Forward (edit and transfer) files on location. A PDW-U1 deck is used to transfer material to Apple laptops for FinalCut Pro editing, then it is FTP’d to the newsroom using WiFi, cellular or BGAN satellite connections. “It’s made our life that much easier,” said Donohoe. “We’ve been using a similar system but since the arrival of XDCAM it’s become an everyday tool.”

The cost, durability and format of the XDCAM optical discs and files provide the Nine Network with a range of workflow options.

“The XDCAM disk format allows us maximum flexibility,” detailed Sevior. “In the field it may be compressed and FTP’d for that night’s news but we will also put the full HD edit back to disk and bring that back for archiving.

“If the disk is bought directly to the station, it’s ingested into the Harris system for editing on the LAN where journalists access proxy versions for a proxy edit. Editors then complete a high definition edit and the finished package is available for immediate on-air replay from the server. Producers and journalists can also complete a full proxy edit with high-resolution on air playback using a rapid, server-based conform process.”

Stories that go to air are archived via the Harris server to the Sony PetaSite. At the station, recently used XDCAM discs are shelved for a short period of time before stories, camera footage and important sequences are transferred as additional high-resolution files into the archive. Then the XDCAM discs go back in the field.

“Cost efficiency and equipment utilisation are some of the factors that led us to a digital newsroom operation but obviously we also get improved image quality,” said Sevior. “We’re shooting HD 1080, editing in the native format and switching it through to on-air. The

host cameras are all high definition and we broadcast in HD to Sydney viewers. At present, our studios in other markets are restricted to standard definition.”

Matrox Video Products Group (Booth: SL3920)

Matrox Video Products Group is shipping Matrox Convert DVI, an SD/HD SDI scan converter with high-end features. Matrox Convert DVI lets broadcasters easily and economically take the computer-based content that is quickly becoming a key part of the nightly news to air. It is ideal for creating broadcast video from computer applications such as Skype, YouTube, Google Earth, video games, and web browser sessions, as well as citizen journalists’ mobile phone videos.

Matrox Convert DVI is inexpensive when compared to HD-SDI scan converters with genlock which typically cost thousands of dollars each and often require SDI audio embedders.

The Matrox MXO2 LE streamlines editing with Apple Final Cut Studio on Mac Pros and MacBook Pros. It provides all the features of an I/O card in a sturdy, portable breakout box with professional audio and video connectivity. Matrox MXO2 LE is also available with Matrox MAX technology for faster than realtime H.264 file creation using professional application such as Apple Compressor and Telestream Episode.

Matrox MXO2 LE is ideal for mobile journalists and freelance editors who need to take their toolboxes with them wherever they go. It is more than just an I/O device, not only does it meet content creators needs for input, output, and monitoring, it also speeds up delivery to today’s digital formats.

Software Generation Ltd (Booth: N1520)

Software Generation Ltd (SGL) will demonstrate its open system architecture, highlighting the substantial cost and workflow benefits that SGL’s fully accessible systems provide. SGL will show its seamless integration with Interplay 2.1, Avid’s production asset management system.

First-class demo artists will be on hand to demostrate this. The company will highlight its support for the latest version of Apple’s Final Cut Server (FCS). It will also demonstrate its client-based web tool FlashBrowse II. As the leading archive provider, SGL is supporting LTO5, the latest data tape release capable of holding 70 hours of material at 50Mbs and will unveil details at the show.

These demonstrations emphasise SGL’s open system architecture, and its key philosophies of providing reliable, scalable solutions that represent high ROI and low cost of ownership.

At NAB 2010, SGL will demonstrate its support for Interplay 2.1 the latest release of Avid’s production asset management system. SGL FlashNet is still the only 3rd party Archive Management software that has been through the full Avid development and QA cycle and is available directly from Avid worldwide.

By adding SGL’s flagship archive solution FlashNet to the Final Cut Server environment, SGL will demonstrate how post-production facilities and broadcasters can significantly improve and speed up their workflows.

SGL will also show visitors to NAB the powerful attributes of its client-based web tool, which allows FlashNet users to capture simple metadata and archive and restore media from many different forms of archive. Web browser-based, FlashBrowse II can be used on Mac, PC or Linux platforms.

Sonnet Technologies, Inc (Booth: 7727)

The Sonnet Qio supports major HD video memory card formats - Sony SxS, Panasonic P2, CompactFlash, and SDHC - with two slots for each (SDHC shared with SxS) and the ability to transfer data from all cards concurrently. For quick migration of data, the Qio contains an eSATA controller based on Sonnet’s acclaimed Tempo SATA E4P SATA host controller card, which through its four eSATA ports enables users to connect two Sonnet Fusion F2 portable rugged RAID storage units, four Sonnet Fusion DQR5 4-drive RAID 5 systems, or any other drive system with an eSATA interface. Users can copy files between any cards, attached drives or host computer with aggregate bandwidth up to 250MB/sec.

The latest edition to the award-winning Fusion line of RAID storage systems is the D800P2, a mid-level, software-configured RAID storage system containing eight hard drives, which can be formatted in RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 sets, or JBOD (individual drives) for individual projects or daily backups. The unit’s dual port multipliers offer high-performance data transfers of up to 390 MB/sec write, 475 MB/sec read. The D800P2 is designed for use with the Sonnet Tempo SATA E4P, Tempo SATA X4P, and Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34 SATA controller cards for Mac and Windows PCs to support multiple streams of ProRes HD video.

An economical solution, the D800P2 enables Sonnet’s customers to choose a system preconfigured with RAID/Enterprise edition or select Sonnet-certified desktop hard drive modules in 4TB to 16TB capacities, or without drives. Simple to deploy, the D800P2 includes two 2-meter locking eSATA data cables to make the controller connections, and its drives are easily software-configured for RAID or JBOD.

Suited for use in the office or studio, the D800P2 features built-in handles and a small desktop form factor to allow transportation among sites. Like all other Fusion 4-, 5-, and 8-drive desktop storage systems, the D800P2 is extremely quiet, and utilizes a Vantec Stealth fan, making it perfect for use in noise-sensitive environments.

FireStorm 4K Motion Picture Digital Film Recorder (Booth: SL8226)

CELCO introduces the Firestorm 4K, the latest in its highly successful line of Firestorm Digital Motion Picture Recorders. The Firestorm 4K offers much faster speed than the previous Firestorm 2X recorder when recording HD, 2K, and 4K resolution images onto intermediate film stock.

In addition CELCO has enhanced the image sharpness and quality of the image output with their latest generation film imaging technology. The system is powered by CELCO’s new Linux host computer and film recorder driver software, making it easy to integrate into production workflow.

The highly affordable Firestorm 4K comes as a complete system, which includes the film recorder, host computer, driver software and 2000’ film magazines.

The Firestorm 4K also has CELCO’s FilmOut Pro Advanced Film Recording Software. FilmOut Pro is an intuitive Graphical User Interface that controls the film recorder and includes imaging tools such as sharpening, degrain, image formatting, resizing and color management functions.

A unique feature is the interactive A/B image comparison slider that allows the user to view images before and after different image processing tools have been applied. FilmOut Pro also includes FinalView, a viewing tool that displays the final image and its exact position on film.

CELCO manufactures the award-winning FURY and Firestorm film recorders. These high-speed film recorders utilize CELCO’s XCRT Advanced Imaging Technology, resulting in unsurpassed image quality. CELCO film recorders are a core component of the digital intermediate process, which is increasingly being utilized in motion picture making.

In 2002, CELCO received Scientific and Engineering Awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the design and development of the CELCO Digital Film Recorder Products. The Academy cited CELCO film recorder products having a significant impact on the industry through continual

improvements in their technology.

Alcorn McBride Inc (Booth: SL2605)

Alcorn McBride Inc will introduce a video playback device for the broadcast market. The new SetPlayer HD expands Alcorn McBride’s video playback line. Designed for on-set video applications, the SetPlayer HD provides eight channels of on-demand flash based video to multiple monitors in a compact, economical, and highly reliable package. With roots in the theme park environment, the SetPlayer stands up to constant use and has proven reliability even in harsh conditions.

Video clips are stored on Compact Flash. Each card can hold hours of media. Component, HDMI and HD-SDI (SMPTE-292M) outputs are standard, along with standard definition monitor outputs for each channel. The unit accepts blackburst, composite and tri-level sync reference inputs. Unbalanced, balanced, and digital AES/EBU audio outputs are also standard. Stereo and Dolby audio may be multiplexed with the video and output as digital bitstreams. The SetPlayer HD responds to contact closures, RS-232/RS-422, MIDI, and Ethernet.

Blackmagic Design (Booth: SL6020)

Blackmagic Design will showcase the latest version of the UltraScope, which allows users to work in two different views. The traditional ‘Full Screen’ view has all six displays, along with a new compact ‘2-up’ view. Customers can use any combination of the six displays in a side-by-side view, which is perfect for displays smaller than 24”.

The new version can also be used with a wide range of monitors through the support of 1920x1200, 1920x1080 and 1280x800. This allows customers to use screen sizes smaller than 24”, which is perfect for outside broadcast vans or in-studio rack mounting.

The latest update to Blackmagic UltraScope also features a powerful zoom function, with super high-resolution pan and zoom of graticules for the Parade, Waveform, Vectorscope and Picture displays. The zoom feature is perfect for editors and colorists requiring pixel accurate measurements such as matching blacks from different video sources.

Broadcast Pix (Booth: N4506)

The Broadcast Pix announced iPixPanel, an application that will allow Apple iPad to control any of its Slate video production systems. The iPixPanel combines the iPad’s user friendly touch screen and wireless control with a Slate panel’s unprecedented feedback, which shows device and file name on the panel’s buttons, helping users to create engaging live video. The iPixPanel application is expected to be available for download at Apple’s App Store in April.

“Broadcast Pix has always been about harnessing new technologies to enable you to create the most compelling live video,” said Ken Swanton, Broadcast Pix president. “Now, the iPixPanel on an iPad lets us bring a powerful control panel to individual producers that previously could not afford one – and wireless panels to larger production teams to expand their control options.”

The iPixPanel will be able to control every aspect of a video production, including switching cameras, adding graphics and clips, controlling robotic cameras, and creating special effects.

Crystal Vision (Booth: N820)

Crystal Vision will be showing for the first time the fibre input and output options for its latest embedded audio and up and down modules. This integrated fibre connectivity makes the Up-Down 3G up/down/cross converter, Q-Down 3G down converter, SYNNER-E 3G multi-functional synchroniser and TANDEM 3G embedder/de-embedder extremely powerful products which still only use a single slot in a frame, and allows signals to be sent and received from beyond the local equipment bay without being restricted by the cable length issues posed by 3G video – and without the need for separate fibre optic transmitters and receivers.

SYNNER-E 3G will simplify system designs for those working with 3Gb/s, HD or SD sources in AES or Dolby E environments. With the ability to work with four groups of audio, it combines a video synchroniser, tracking audio delay, embedder, de-embedder, audio processor and video proc-amp, and includes special features for the flexible processing of Dolby E – all on one 100mm x 266mm board.

Dalet Digital Media Systems (Booth: SL 4720)

Dalet Digital Media Systems will showcase the latest release of Dalet Enterprise Edition. Dalet Enterprise Edition is an open Media Asset Management (MAM) platform designed to facilitate highly efficient and collaborative workflows for news, sports, program preparation, and archives. Natively integrated production tools manage ingest, logging, production, playout, archive and distribution of content across multiple platforms. Delivered with the comprehensive Dalet Newsroom Computer System (NCRS), Dalet Enterprise Edition provides a fully integrated end-to-end solution that can be perfectly adapted to any newsroom operation. The versatile Dalet platform also meets the production needs for complex end-to-end, multi-platform production workflows. Developed on the principles of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Dalet Enterprise Edition leverages the full capabilities of modern IT technologies. Its Workflow Engine and Web Services API provides future proof openness and agility to meet the broadcast and business requirements of today and tomorrow.

Digital Vision (Booth: SL3709)

Digital Vision provides innovative image restoration, enhancement, colour correction and data conforming systems that movie studios, television networks and post-production facilities use to produce and enhance feature films, TV programmes and commercials.

Earlier this year Digital Vision unveiled 2009.1 a significant new software release for the Nucoda and Phoenix platforms. At NAB Digital Vision will showcase not only 2009.1 but also the past 12 months of product development including key software releases.

Nucoda Film Master is the ultimate solution for image enhancement and colour grading for film and television content.

Miranda Technologies (Booth: North Hall, 2515)

Miranda Technologies is launching two low cost, high performance master control switching and channel branding systems called Imagestore-Modular+ and Imagestore-Modular.

Imagestore-Modular+ offers the full breadth of channel branding capabilities, including clip/animation playout for advanced graphics effects. This HD/SD processor can provide up to 80 minutes of clip playout for partial or full frame branding and promo graphics. It uses a space and energy efficient, dual card design, with up to four channels housed in a single 3RU Densite frame.

The processor is designed for pre-rendered graphics, and can provide up to five layers of keying. Three layers can be fed by internally stored stills/ animations, one layer is for clips, and one layer is for external graphics devices with fill/key outputs. Graphics capabilities include automated character generation and EAS insertion, as well as clock and temperature insertion. Features include AB video mixing with 16 channel audio mixing, and 8 channel voice-overs with audio clip playback.

iPharro Media (Booth: N6229)

iPharro will be exhibiting its slate of content identification-based products and services which empower media players along every step of the value chain to identify, control, and monetize video content. The iPharro MediaSeeker Core Platform 3.0 is a fully configurable video fingerprinting engine while the iPharro MediaSeeker Core Platform 3.0 is a lightweight, scalable video indexing and identification engine.

The iPharro Media TVCM platform is an automated solution for identifying broadcast content in real time across multiple channels. AdMon, iPharro Media’s automated advertisement monitoring and detection software, simplifies and streamlines the process of identifying preexisting and new ad placements across an unlimited number of TV channels.

The iPharro Media MoPiCCs (Motion Picture Capture and Comparison System) is designed to enable rapid and detailed comparison of video content. The software analyses video of any length, automatically identifying composition changes, scene additions and deletions, and transpositions.

Jampro Antennas (Booth: C2607)

The UHF RWED-516-U TV mask/filter combiner features four-port directionality that can be used as either a mask filter or constant impedance-combining module for high power UHF TV broadcasts.

The Prostar JA/MS-BB Broadband UHF Slot Antenna is an economical alternative to buying, installing and maintaining multiple antennas.

Also at show will be a complement of Jampro’s well-established products which include its compact RCCC Mask Filter/Combiner for DVB-T and DTV, the Penetrator series of HD Radio antennas and components including the JCPB-DA directional side mount FM broadband version; the JTS Test Section, a compact replacement for bulky tuned elbow complexes; the RCPU Patch Panel, with low-effort, quick release connections and low insertion loss; the JMPC-HD Antenna, for medium power FM stations; the JSHD-HD Antenna, an ultra-reliable dual-input FM system for full service stations; the RCHA-323-10HD Digital FM Radio COMBINER and the JL-SS Super Slot low-power TV Antenna series.

Ross Video (Booth: NV1852)

CrossOver v3.0 software will debut at NAB 2010 with many significant new features includes a free software upgrade activating an internal multiviewer. The multiviewer is 10 inputs, with two large boxes at the top and two rows of 4 boxes along the bottom. Source names (with drop shadow) are on every box. The look is intentionally similar to the gear QSP Quad Split card. Red and green tallies are also supported.

A compact yet powerful line of CrossOver production switchers distinguishes itself with an impressive set of features normally found in large, higher end production switchers.

Any external or internally generated source can be routed to any box. Typically programme and preview would be put in the top two big boxes but cameras could be put there as well and programme and preview could be given dedicated monitors. For additional monitoring a QSP card could be added to the system.