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Shotoku Broadcast Systems:
Calling the shots since 2005
Robotic Camera Control Systems Get Serious Upgrades at NAB 2023 Booth C5320...
hotoku Broadcast
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was established nearly
decades ago as
and
electronic
Systems
seven
an engineering
design firm specializing in advanced
mechanics
control
systems. By 1961 the company's
attention turned to manufacturing
camera support
systems
for
broadcast where it remains today;
designing, manufacturing, and
installing broadcast
solutions
such as camera cranes, pedestals,
tripods, and robotics
customized
to each customers' specific need.
Today Shotoku is at the forefront
of robotic camera technology with
an unmatched
product
and unparalleled
portfolio
service. Shotoku
maintains a strong global presence
with offices in Sunbury, UK, the U.S.,
China, and headquarters in Japan.
In 2005, Shotoku Ltd. was launched
in the UK to concentrate on robotics
and
bring
even more innovative
products and even better service
to the broadcast market. All
the
Company's robotic camera systems
are designed, developed, and
manufactured in Sunbury, UK. In 2017
Shotoku USA was founded to provide
the highest
level
of
support
to
American installations which include
many and varied cable and broadcast
networks, studios, and legislatures.
From its early
roots in control
systems, Shotoku recognized that
the best solutions must have the
most intuitive, fully featured control
options to optimize operation and
production values. Shotoku offers
powerful
and
intuitive systems
to fit into any studio or broadcast
environment, each delivering a
professional and versatile package,
including:
* TR-XT - Powerful, fully featured,
sophisticated yet easy to operate;
* TR-B - Based
the
TR-XT but
without the associated touch screen
and T-Computer;
* DigiPort - Highly
adaptable
miniature device that takes control of
compatible third-party systems;
* TR-S - For Parliaments
and
Legislatures where large numbers of
stored shots are required;
* TR-HP Hot Panel - Supplementary
panel providing unique enhancement
to Shotoku control systems;
* Orchestra CMS - Powerful,
for parliaments,
large conference
designed
legislatures
and
centres.
Shotoku also offers an external
automation system capable of
controlling a wide variety of devices
within a typical studio environment
to create complex, precisely
managed productions with minimal
manual intervention.
Advanced
functionalities
found
features
in
and
Shotoku
control systems include: AutoFrame
for seamless real-time face tracking
and shot recall, LiveView - a feature
incorporated
dedicated
through a separate,
wide-angle 'spotter'
TR-XT3 brings a fresh new face
to an established control system
At
expanding its
NAB 2023, Shotoku is
control
system
series by launching the TR-XT3, a
brand-new studio control
The TR-XT3 incorporates
all
interface and several
simple work
proven capabilities of the flagship
TR-XT control system with a fresh
user
and
configuring SmartPed
environment maps
system.
the
new
capabilities. Built-in functionality
makes
of designing
studio
now and in
the future. SmartPed is Shotoku's
flagship robotic pedestal. The TRXT3
is compatible with all new and
existing
upgrades
managed.
Shotoku systems making
and
migrations
easily
Orchestra CMS - Taking
control of the Legislature
Shotoku is also showing a major
into the TR-XT that
takes the centre / drag operation of
Single Camera Mode but enhances
its usability
new release of the well-established
Orchestra software system that
brings even higher levels of reliability
and usability under high-pressure
situations in the largest of meeting
rooms or national
parliament
chambers. Orchestra CMS features an
enhanced user interface that makes
camera, and Orbit - a functionality
that allows the pedestal
in clockwise and counterclockwise
movements around circular sets.
Check out the latest in
control at NAB 2023!
to travel
operation even simpler and more
intuitive than ever. Fully automated
and with live video
touch-screen
operation, Shotoku's world-leading
system can rapidly position multiple
cameras
to precisely
defined
positions in response to either an
operator command or an external
automated trigger. Advanced setup
features
flexibility and include a live video
spotter camera, floor plan graphic,
and/or automated
selection triggers.
microphone
More to See at the Show
The XHeight-ment continues with
TI-11X Elevator Pedestal that is being
shown paired with Shotoku's TG18i
pan/tilt head to offer a highly
capable robotic
increase operational
camera channel
that includes elevation. The TI-11X
is based on Shotoku's new X-Height
elevator column and offers a longer
range of travel and increased speed
over the TI-11 i-height pedestal.
Like the TI-11 the TI-11X is aimed at
studios where full manual override
is not a priority. The completely new
design of the pedestal's base makes
cable management
simpler too
with the self-contained power and
network connectivity within the unit.
A perfect companion for the TG-18i
PT head, the TI-11X is also available
for use with TG-27 and TG-47 heads
when lighter payloads are required.
Making an encore performance,
Shotoku's TG-47 compact, mid-level
payload
pan/tilt
head
combines
the size of Shotoku's TG-27 with the
capabilities of the TG-18 and is aimed
at mid-sized payloads of up to 45lbs,
which can easily support a typical
box camera / ENG lens with midsized
teleprompter.
Developing highly
functional
control
systems are in Shotoku's
DNA along with the company's
commitment to providing the best
products and services, both which
contribute to the company's enduring
success.
For
more
information about
Shotoku's Orchestra CMSv3 Touchscreen
Shotoku's TR-XT3 Touchscreen
Shotoku Broadcast Systems and its
robotic camera systems, please visit
Booth C5320 at NAB.
https://www.shotoku.tv
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