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Virtual Studio Systems
at that resolution and assign it to
the video-wall channel. From there, a
processor will internally generate the
complete scene and split the image.
Synchronism on the screen is fully
assured, allows spectacular scenes
to be displayed on the studio screens
without any timing issues. The same
central server and database platform
also handles continuity in terms of
channel branding.
To get an idea of the graphical power
at SIC's disposal, it should be noted
that the broadcaster generated more
than 75,000 graphic items in just the
first month of use. At the end of 12
months of operation, more than halfmillion graphics assets were created
supported by the Graphics Workflow
Factory and platform, designed by
VANTeC and integrated with videoover-IP infrastructure.
The
increasing
presence
of
augmented reality in SIC's news really
stands out. Vantec has integrated
the three studios, one of them totally
virtual, with three Stype Human
Cranes, and the RedSpy pedestal
cameras. RedSpy is an optical system
capable of automatically initiating

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tracking
and
requiring
LED Screen Studios
no recalibration. It emits
VANTeC has built up a lot
infrared light which is
of experience in designing
reflected back to the camera
LED 'caves' that can provide
by
reflective
markers
with three background wall
installed on the ceiling
displays and a ceiling done
and walls. For chroma
with LED display. For these
keys we integrated at SIC
we also designing systems
and Ultimatte keyer from
that will generate the
Blackmagic Design.
graphics scenes to fill the
In an environment as
entire screens generating
competitive as broadcast
fully immersive scenes. This
Virtual set with Robotics by wTVision for Eleven Sports (F1 Set) kind of studios will become
news, graphics are a way
to give more value to what is being like F1 or Champions League. We more and more the trend for the
told and differentiate your channel were responsible for the design and future of advertising or entertainment
from the others. Sometimes it is not completion the project, installing a production. What can be achieved in
necessary to listen to a presenter full complement of robotic camera terms of realistics graphics scenes
because the graphic display in screen control equipment from Telemetrics along with light integration from the
is telling the whole story.
in wTVision's virtual studio to enable LED screen is unique.
Eleven Sports to go live.
As conclusion VANTeC DNA is to
wTVision, Lisbon, Portugal
The studio is now used regularly for provide our unique knowledge to
wTVision required spring 2019 a wide range of clients. The robotics special projects in different locations,
a new virtual studio powered with technology allows them greater than working together with the client to
robotic camera control systems for ever productivity. A long-time client, define the global project, not only
its headquarters in Lisbon. Eleven Eleven Sports also uses wTVision's the technology, but also to define the
Sports Portugal, a television network Lisbon facility as its production and concept, helping with decisions about
with six subscription channels and playout center, relying on the company materials to be used inside the studios,
an OTT service, became the first to deliver playout automation, improving the production aspect while
client for the new studio and is now production and post- production improving the workflows and the
using it for several productions support.
productivity capacity.

ATG Danmon Completes Installation
at Lafayette London
A

TG Danmon has announced the
completion of a 4K television
production and live streaming facility
at the Lafayette London events centre.
Commissioned by the Venue Group,
the new system allows for live relay of
stage performances as well as studiostyle recording. It includes robotic
cameras, an audio/video production
control room and a floor-to-ceiling rack
of auxiliary equipment.
"ATG Danmon was recommended
to us by Universal Music Group which
occupies most of the building,"
comments Chris Pollard, Lafayette's
Head of Production.
"A crucial challenge was how to
accommodate a complete control
room in the limited amount of space
available above and behind the stage.
Another was the need to minimise any
obstruction of stage performances
when viewed from the 600 capacity
auditorium. ATG came up with a
versatile and future-proof solution
which enables the operators to capture

full broadcast quality 4K video from
multiple positions, including the ability
to zoom in from wide angle to very
tight close-up. The system allows us
to stream live productions with or
without a studio audience."
"Robotic pan/tilt/zoom cameras
have developed strongly in recent
years both in terms of imaging
quality and compactness," adds ATG
Danmon Managing Director Russell
Peirson-Hagger. "We have installed
five Panasonic 4K cameras, each
with a 1 inch MOS sensor and integral
20x zoom lens. The cameras connect
via two-way optical fibre to a latestgeneration remote control unit which
allows pan, tilt, zoom and focus all to
be managed single-handed using a
seesaw lever mounted on a joystick."
"One of the cameras is mounted on
Technopoint floor track and another
on a floor-to-ceiling motorised column.
A further camera is attached to a
fixed wall mount, with the remaining
two offering flexible positions via

dedicated
wall
boxes. The whole
system runs very
smoothly, including
gradual speedup and
slowdown, so video
can be captured from
cameras in motion
as well as when
stationary.
Preset
movements can also
be
programmed.
Although most of
the actual streaming
System construction in progress at Lafayette London
is likely to be HD
in the medium term, 4K is now the configured as a preview and
preferred standard for practically all programme display above a four-wide
new production to ensure content has by two-high screen group normally
the greatest possible long-term value." assigned to source feeds. Audio is
"At the core of the system are a handled through a 48 channel 36
Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio bus Allen & Heath digital mixer,
Pro 4K vision mixer with eight TC Finalizer 96K processor and
independent 12G-SDI input channels Genelec active monitor loudspeakers.
plus a Blackmagic Video Assist monitor Additional equipment includes Ross
and SD-card recorder," details ATG OpenGear glue, ATG wall boxes, a
Danmon Head of Systems Integration Teradek H.264 encoder and BirdDog
Jonathan Hughes.
NDI codec. The system was completed
"The mixer feeds a 55 inch NEC on schedule and is now fully
MultiSync LED picture monitor operational."

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