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InStudio
Robotic Camera Systems Update cont'd...
Panasonic's AW-UE160K
integration with Ross graphics and
render engines as well as third-party
render sets. There's the option to add
a teleprompter and microphone for
in-field/venue interviews too. We've
also been working together
producing live augmented reality. "
The Mk3 has already been used on
projects including FIFA World Cup
2022.
Shotoku
continues
new features
the processor. A 3D viewer and
graph log are included. " Our aim is
to allow broadcast
organisations
to achieve more on lower budgets
without requiring a lot of technical
experience, " says CEO Stan Walbert.
Panasonic describes
its
integrated
high-quality
and
new
AW-UE160W/K as a next-generation
4K
camera, offering
high efficiency
video production for customers
involved in broadcasting and live
event coverage. With a sensitivity
of F14/2,000lx, which is equivalent
to studio cameras, it is designed
to offer clear, clean images even
when shooting moving subject
in
dimly lit locations. Additionally the
UE160 is equipped with a 20x zoom
lens and an improved-generation
engine that maximises image sensor
performance, improved
image
quality, and greater AF performance.
This includes new noise reduction
(sD), afterimage-less 3DNR, and
intelligent detail. Panasonic's newly
developed
PDAF, Optical
Phase
Detection Autofocus, enables highspeed
focusing and can be used
to televise fast-moving subjects.
The
UE160
supports
the
SMPTE
ST2110 IP transmission standard and
allows wireless
transmission with
the industry's first 5G mobile router
via USB tethering. It also supports
return input and a rear tally lamp. A
cropping zoom function can output
multiple video angles using a single
camera, along with 2xhigh-speed HD
output from SDI/HDMI. Supported
interfaces and protocols include high
bandwidth NDI, NDI|HX, SRT, FreeD
and
RTMP/RTMPS. Additionally,
support for scene files, colour matrix
control, and Panasonic's
Remote
Operation Panel software for batch
management of multiple cameras
is
provided.
Waveform display
and horizontal level gauge display
functions are included. " The UE160
bridges the gap between our PTZ
spidercam LIGHT
offering and live studio cameras, "
says Nigel Wilkes, ProAV/Broadcast
Sales Manager UK & Ireland.
Ross Video
acquired spidercam, specialist
broadcast
cable camera systems.
The spidercam LIGHT system is
suspended on four cables with
winches
that navigate a camera
dolly in 3D space using a stabilised
head. The main components (threeaxis
gyro stabilised remote head with
active roll axis and endless pan) are
still the same but developments have
now enabled the system, known as
the Mk3, to cover an area of up to
90 (previously 70) metres with highspeed
tracking at 9 (previously 4.5)
metres per second. This means it can
match the acceleration and speed
of the larger FIELD system but with
a smaller footprint. " The Mk3 also
supports two different dolly types,
the Field Dolly+ which is designed
for larger venue applications and
provides clear, shake-free images,
and
the Light
Dolly+ providing
a higher flying space and is
less
visible, " comments
also has
solutions
Karen
Walker, Ross Video's VP of Camera
Motion
Systems. " The company
for indoor
production environments including
studios. Available in UHD camera
packages, spidercam
enables
added
recently
in
to
innovate with new products
and
being
to the range throughout
2022 and set to continue into 2023.
" Demand for robotic camera systems
remains as strong as ever, arguably
increased
since the pandemic, "
says Shotoku UK Managing Director
James Eddershaw. " Earlier in 2022
we launched the new TG-47 pan
and tilt head, aimed at mid-sized
payloads
and
ceiling mounted
especially
rail
towards
systems.
Almost any application where local
manual operation
is not required
yet a teleprompter of useable size is
necessary. When used with a ceiling
mounted SmartRail, the TG-47 gives
the perfect balance between a goodsized
payload yet is lightweight itself
which makes installation easier.
" Our TI-11X Elevator pedestal
is
designed for applications requiring
high-quality on-air height movement
but where a traditional pneumatically
balanced manual pedestal
is not
necessary. Its compact and highly
stable three-wheel design ensures
great on-air shots at all times and
is
integral
easily manoeuvred
handle and
using the
adjustable
cable guards. All power and control
electronics
are contained within
the base and connections to the
head are provided via the integrated
cable management chain to create
a neat, compact overall package.
The TI-11X complements our other
elevator control
options
including
the TI-11 simple elevator pedestal
and TI-12 bolt-on precision height
drive for manual pedestals. Like
all our products, the TI-11X is fully
compatible with VR/AR applications.
With a total payload of 90kg, the
pedestal is ideal for use with the
TG-18i pan and tilt head or the
smaller TG-27 and TG-47 heads if the
camera payload is smaller and no
manual operation is required. " The
TI-11X is compatible with another
new Shotoku development
Absolute Locating System or AL-S.
called
A simplified MoSys
StarTracker
optical tracking systems is integrated
into the TG-18iVR head providing
regular (but non-realtime) updates
on the TI-11X pedestal's X-Y floor
location. This enables a cost effective
solution for VR/AR studios where the
TI-11X may be repositioned
between programme segments and
the VR system is updated with the
new precise floor position just a few
seconds after relocating - ready to
begin the next segment, on air - using
pan/tilt/zoom/focus
and
Sony's FR7
off-air
height
tracking only. This saves the cost
of a high-end realtime XY tracked
solution when this may not always be
necessary. "
Sony describes
its
world's
FR7 as the
first pan/tilt/zoom camera
to combine a full-frame image
sensor, lens
interchangeability,
and remote shooting functionality.
Features include a back-illuminated
35mm CMOS
Exmor
R
with approximately 10.3 effective
megapixels and 15+ stop latitude.
Pan, tilt,
playback,and
or
can be controlled
computer web
browser. Multi
cameras can be viewed remotely on
one device. A single RM-IP500 unit
can remotely control up to 100 PTZ
cameras.
AL-S / AN-S Tracking Camera on TG-18i
zoom, focus, record,
all
sensor
camera settings
from a tablet
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