In the second part of IBC‘s exclusive review of new products with Philip Grossman:
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TAG Video Systems: new capabilities at IBC2024
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Shotoku Broadcast Systems: the future of robotic camera systems at IBC2024
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Blue Lucy: launch of the BOLT media asset portal at IBC2024
360 Seconds. Broadcast News & Commentary is a weekly program on Youtube about the latest equipment for broadcasting and film. Explained by experts – practitioners directly working in the field of cinema and television.
Hosts: Philip Grossman, host and co-producer at Visionaries, and Mark Sindyukov. Production – TKT1957 LLC. Show date August 5, 2024.
TAG Video Systems is set to introduce several new capabilities at IBC2024
Mark: TAG Video Systems is set to introduce several new capabilities at IBC 2024. Philip, would you mind sharing your highlights about the solution?
Philip: Yes, TAG is one of the first multiviewer companies to produce a product that’s entirely software-driven. In the past, they were very hardware-driven and limited by the number of I/Os. They’ve set the standard for software-driven multiviewers, which I think is fantastic. Their technology is providing a lot of end-to-end solutions for customers, from the studio environment all the way to production, output master control, and distribution.
The second interesting feature is a heat mapping functionality. Multiviewers help monitor signal status, such as close captioning, color accuracy, and black frames. The new heat mapping feature assists users in root cause analysis to determine signal issues more quickly. Because TAG is software-based, they can continually add features like this. I’m excited about these additions and will definitely visit their booth at IBC.
Shotoku Broadcast Systems will showcase its latest advancements in robotic camera systems at IBC2024
Mark: Fantastic, and another innovation we’re hearing about today is that Shotoku Broadcast Systems will showcase its latest advancements in robotic camera systems at IBC 2024. Philip, what do you think stands out about these individual products designed by Shotoku?
Philip: The one thing I really liked about their press announcement is the way they presented their advancements without heavily relying on the term “AI”. Technically, some features in their solutions could be considered AI, but they didn’t market them as such. Many organizations use robotic systems because it’s impossible to have camera operators for every angle, especially as studios get smaller. Investing in robotic camera pedestals is a smart move for these organizations.
One of the new features is facial tracking, which they refer to as “centering”. It ensures that if someone is walking back and forth in the studio, the camera remains centered on their face. This technology is similar to what we see in devices like Apple and Android phones, but it’s great to see it integrated into a professional system.
Another feature, also falling under the realm of artificial intelligence, is a pedestal that not only keeps subjects centered left to right but also adjusts up and down, maintaining the shot’s center. This allows for more dynamic studio setups, enabling hosts to move around freely. While this might not be as common in news studios, it’s a fantastic addition for the sports market.
Blue Lucy Announces Plans to Debut BOLT at IBC2024
Mark: Awesome, and the last piece of news we would like to discuss is that Blue Lucy announces plans to debut BOLT at IBC 2024. I believe this is a very interesting innovation. Philip, what advantages does BOLT provide over traditional methods of accessing content?
Philip: Over the last 10-15 years in the content management arena, we’ve seen numerous systems adopted by various organizations and sub-organizations. Consequently, within a single organization, you might find two or three different content solutions. The Blue Lucy BOLT appears to be a solution that, as the name implies, bolts on top of your existing systems and provides the connectors to integrate all these different systems. This creates a single pane of glass across various systems, facilitating workflow.
It will be interesting to see how it eventually rolls out. While I couldn’t get many details, I assume this is a cloud-based offering. It would be great if they also offered an on-premises version because some organizations prefer not to have certain content in the cloud. If BOLT can provide both cloud and on-prem solutions, that would be wonderful. Content management and asset management are areas I’m passionate about, having started my career in this field. I’m excited to see how these solutions can speed up processes as we continue to create more content within our organizations. BOLT looks very promising, and I’m excited to see what they have to offer at IBC.
Mark: And I will join you in doing that. Many thanks to our expert Philip Grossman. Don’t forget to stay tuned for more news we discussed. See you next Monday at the same time.
Before we conclude, we have some unfortunate news to share. We’d like to show our condolences and support for one of our broadcasters and live members, whose father unfortunately passed away this past week. On behalf of TKT1957 and everyone in the organization, we extend our fullest condolences and support. I appreciate everyone who is part of the TKT 360 Seconds Vision as one family. Philip, once again, thank you. Goodbye and see you at IBC.
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