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Lauren Carter-Jones of Adder Technology shows Broadcast Beat's audience the ADDERView DDX30 at NAB Show New York.

The AdderView DDX30 is a new breed of high performance KVM Matrix that provides powerful functionality inside a small, compact form factor. Featuring Adder’s trusted lossless KVM extension technology with flexi-port switching capability, the DDX enables multiple users to access multiple computers located safely and securely inside your server room.

7 fixed user ports, 23 configurable ports with Multi-view thumbnail on-screen display and Lossless HD video in real-time!

Extension distance of up to 50m from switch to user console

USB for Keyboard & Mouse. 'Zero U' DVI and DisplayPort Computer Access Modules (CAMs) available.

Flexible 30 port KVM Matrix

AdderView DDX30 is a flexible 30 port KVM Matrix which can be re-configured to match your exact requirements. In addition to 7 fixed users ports, there are 23 flexi-ports that can be configured as computer inputs or user outputs. Once the ports are configured, simply connect your Computer Access Modules and User stations.

High density KVM Matrix

The DDX range features ‘zero U’ computer access modules and a high density 1U KVM Matrix switch, ideal for installation in heavily populated server racks for small and medium sized applications.

Lossless HD video support

The DDX30 delivers lossless HD video at resolutions of up to 1920x1200 @60Hz providing a real-time, ‘at the PC’ experience. Frame rate matching makes this product ideal for applications using non standard refresh rates.

Optimal USB technology

DDX30 emulates a fully featured keyboard & mouse to all computers, maintaining fast switching speeds and instant USB interaction. DX30 emulates a fully featured keyboard & mouse to all computers, maintaining fast switching speeds and instant USB interaction.

Multi-view on-screen thumbnail display for computer selection

The unique multi-view OSD provides users with a live preview of permitted computers direct on their screen. Users can highlight their selection using a mouse cursor. Once highlighted, the user has the ability to choose from 4 different connection modes.

Access permissions

Each user station can be granted different access permissions on a per computer basis. Once computer access is permitted, administrators can select which levels of control will be available, allowing users to choose between View only, Shared, Exclusive or Private connection modes.

Exclusive and private connection modes

The DDX30 enables users to work safely and securely with a choice of connection modes. In Exclusive mode, users have full KVM control while being able to share video content with other colleagues. By connecting in Private mode, users can work in privacy.

Multi-head video support

DDX30 transmitters (CAMs) & receivers (USRs) can be grouped to form ‘Computers’ and ‘Consoles’ that support dual-head & quad-head connectivity. For example, DDX30 can be used to build a 5 users x 10 computer dual-head matrix.

‘Zero U’ Computer Access Modules (CAMs)

Powered by USB, the digital computer access modules sit in-line and are ideal for racks with limited available space. Modules are available in DVI and DisplayPort options.

Secure web control interface

System administrators can securely access the DDX30 management tools to configure system settings, set access privileges and control video connections. The interface is secured using HTTPS & administrators must login each time they connect. An API enables switch control from a 3rd party control system.

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Revolutionary Technology in a Unique Fluid-Free Nodal Camera Head Design

With the MYT Velour camera head, we are introducing a new, real alternative to fluid based heads such as the O'Connor heavy-duty models. These are wonderful instruments, but can be very heavy while being inadaptable to underslung shooting mode. They likewise cost about the same as a small car.

Heavier Sachtler fluid heads, which honestly have never blown anybody’s mind, fit more in the utilitarian, “if I have nothing else to choose from” category, at a price that is not warranted.

The nodal heads from Ronford, in particular the F7 (a wonderful, timeless head), were a major source of inspiration for us. These instruments, still in wide use today with a relatively decent weight to capacity ratio and an interesting dampening combination system, are truly beautiful tools. The Lamdba also fits into this category, and is a truly incredible system, so heavy but so great with its ease of adjustment. Unfortunately, it is prohibitively expensive.

We at MYT Works simply feel that that the market is constricted, and that it does not have to be that way. Fluid heads have many advantages and an established feel one can easily relate to. But it was never a natural feel. Fluid heads, including O'Connor ones with their dual-spring systems, have tried to get closer to a more natural motion by introducing a spring loaded resistance in a bath of oil. It works great, but it simply is not an organic feel. It is not how the human muscle functions and reacts.

Our heads on the other hand mimic the motion of human muscle form through applied force, compression and resistance. Our heads contain no fluids, only mechanical components working in tandem to allows one’s mind to extend through his or her arm to the head’s handle and out onto the world. Each of our nodal heads is designed as a continuation of the operator’s arm, allowing him or her to control the camera in the most natural way possible. It’s that simple.

Regular fluid heads were not satisfactory for the range of camera motion we wanted to offer. As a result, our nodal design retains all the attributes of a classic Ronford or Cartoni nodal head without the weight, without the cost, and without the unnaturalness of a notched damper.

A very important attribute of the MYT Velour, one conveniently neglected by all fluid head manufacturers except for the O'Connor fluid heads, is the ability to use different mounts. The Velour can accommodate a Mitchell base, a 150mm half bowl, and a 100mm, allowing for a far broader base of use and tripod legs. All mounts are easily interchangeable in a couple of minutes via simple Allen screws.

Some Details on the Velvet Camera Head

Our MYT Velvet nodal camera head can handle a load of up to 40lbs, making it suitable for any camera from a DSLR to a broadcast camcorder and any camera body in between, including RED Epic, Black Magic, Sony F3 and F5, and Canon C100, C300, and C500. All 16mm film cameras can also be used on the Velvet. This head weighs less than 15lbs and is meant to be our most versatile head in terms of ease-of-use, load capacity, and portability.

The Velvet nodal camera head is a precision instrument that is nonetheless built to withstand the rigors of film-work in a wide variety of locations. This is made possible by our unique fluid-free design, which eliminates the variations in oil viscosity caused by ambient temperature changes in traditional fluid heads. With a traditional fluid head, the oil gets heavy and slow in cold temperatures, affecting the quality of motion on the head and the effort that needs to be exerted by the operator in order to make a move. In hot temperatures, the opposite effect takes place. This oil also has the unfortunate tendency to leak, which can result in costly and time-consuming repairs that limit your productivity.

Like all the heads in our Head Line, the Velvet is based on a fully mechanical design that uses industrial-grade slewing bearings on the pan and tilt axes. These bearings were manufactured for the industrial market to withstand thousands of passes on industrial machines applying enormous amounts of pressure. They do not wear out easily.

Unlike regular fluid heads, the mechanical nature of our fluid-free design allows for a motion that feels organically human. You will not need to compensate for the lethargy of the oil, which is particularly important during the beginning and ending of your move. This makes for a very clean motion completely void of any “settling” present on a fluid head, so you can relax and let the head stop on its own without maintaining tight control throughout the operation. The head comes to rest naturally with no backlash.

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David Schwartz from Flypack New York speaks with Ryan Salazar of Broadcast Beat Magazine at NAB Show New York.

FlypackNY is a fully functional live broadcasting technology that allows for events to be televised in real time. FlypackNY is an advanced system that allows for multi-camera shooting with fast paced and flexible mobility. FlypackNY systems are designed and built for: Shooting and broadcasting sports, concerts, corporate events, church services, and episodic television series.

With the functional capabilities and mobility of FlypackNY, basically anything can be filmed and broadcast from wherever it may be taking place.

Because all the components are housed in one shock mounted box, their Flypacks are faster to setup and more reliable.They are equipped with up to ten cameras, eight recorders, a dual channel Chyron and six channels of instant replay/slow-motion. Wireless intercom and IFB for cueing talent are also included.Their cameras have been chosen for their high resolution and ability to work in low light or hi-contrast situations. Remote paint panels insure ytheir cameras will match even in “changing light” situations.

FlypackNY is also capable of performing Image Magnification or IMAG. IMAG is a technique that uses one or more cameras, projectors and screens to enlarge an image of a speaker or live performers at a show in order to give the audience a better view. Whether you are stuck in in the lobby or hiding in the green room, FlypackNY’s image magnification system makes sure there isn’t a bad seat in the house!

FlypackNY systems use the same Internet encoder as the Olympics and NFL.Should you use one of their systems to live stream their event, you can be sure the image will be second to none.

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Steve Holland of MyCaseBuilder.com chats with Ryan Salazar of Broadcast Beat Magazine at the 2015 NAB Show New York (CCW SATCON). Steve shows us the capabilities of the MyCaseBuilder.com website and what his company provides.

MyCaseBuilder is the ultimate tool for creating your own custom-designed foam inserts for cases of all shapes and sizes, with NO minimum order requirements. With our clean, web-based software package, there is no file downloading, no program installation, and most importantly -- no hassle. With precision measuring aids and easy to use shape-manipulation tools, the only limitation to making the perfect foam-filled case is your imagination!

Behind the website, you'll find MyCaseBuilder comes with over 25-years worth of top-notch customer service in the custom foam fabrication industry to ensure that what you design meets all your expectations. We want you to love what you create! If you ever have a question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact us and let us know.

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Bob Caniglia of Blackmagic Design shows Ryan Salazar the Blackmagic Design Video Assist at NAB Show New York.

Whether it’s a wedding, an indie film, or a television commercial, you need to make sure your images are perfectly sharp and captured at the highest possible quality, no matter what type of camera you use. The Blackmagic Video Assist works with everything from DSLR’s to older tape based camcorders, and even the latest digital film cameras. When you’re shooting a wedding, there’s only one chance to get it right and if you’re an indie filmmaker, you want your film to look as good as a Hollywood movie when projected at festivals. The Blackmagic Video Assist helps you make sure every shot is in focus and gives you professional images with the quality used by major motion pictures and prime time TV shows!

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Yervant Keshishian of Varto Technologies chats with Ryan Salazar at NAB Show New York and talks about ReflecMedia's Chroma Key Solution. Amazing!

Chromatte is a fabric designed specifically for use as a background for chroma key production. Unlike conventional chroma key fabrics that are usually blue or green in colour, in ambient light Chromatte is grey to the eye. The fabric contains millions of tiny glass beads that act as reflectors: when any light - such as the directional light from Reflecmedia's lens-mounted LiteRing – hits the fabric, it is returned on the same path back into the camera's lens. This retro-reflectice process means the camera 'sees' the apparently grey fabric as a perfectly even blue or green background.

Chromatte offers unrivalled benefits:

Lighting

The only light required to light Chromatte comes from the LiteRing.

Ease of use

Quick, simple, effective and consistent.

Portability

Reflecmedia's ChromaFlex takes the chroma key shoot out of the studio.

Adaptability

Chromatte drapes and panels can be custom manufactured o fit virtually any environment.

Flexibility

Reflecmedia's LiteRing colour determines whether the production is shot against blue screen or green screen. If circumstances change and the alternative colour is required, the LiteRing can simply be exchanged without any need for repainting or relighting.

Space

Chromatte can be installed into the largest of studios or the smallest office – there is no 'spill' in a Chromatte installation.

Time

Unlike conventional chroma key installations, installing Chromatte takes very little time, freeing up production time to concentrate on other elements like scene composition.

Chromatte Drapes

Chromatte is available in a range of standard size or custom produced studio drapes, where the fabric is backed with a black light-proof drape and hemmed with eyelets across the top for easy hanging from studio track or rail.

LiteRing

LiteRing ImageChromatte fabric is designed to work in conjunction with a LiteRing. The LiteRing features Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that are arranged in a circular casing that is positioned in front of the camera lens. This provides all the light required to illuminate the Chromatte background for chroma key production.

LiteRings are available in a new dual colour format in small and medium sizes and also in a seperate green and blue format in three sizes to fit different size lenses. Each size has a series of adapters to ensure maximum compatibility. These specially designed adapter rings simply screw into the filter thread on the front of the lens and then the LiteRing is placed on to the adapter and locked with a single screw, significantly reducing the set-up time associated with conventional chroma key.

Because not all lenses are designed with the filter thread required to attach the LiteRing to the lens, Reflecmedia has added additional adapters to their range of products to enable the user to attach the LiteRing to lenses such as film primes and HD wide angles. LiteRing Image 3

LiteRing Specifications

Small

72mm internal diameter with adapters for 72 | 62 | 58 | 52 | 43 | 37 | 30 lenses

Medium

112mm internal diameter with adapters for 105 | 95 | 94 | 86 | 82 | 80 | 77 | 72 | 67 lenses

Large

147mm internal diameter with an adapter to fit 127 lens

If your lens size isn't shown here, check the adapter selector.

We can also supply the necessary stepping ring if your filter thread size is not shown.

The LiteRing brightness is regulated using the LiteRing Controller, which is powered by 12v DC from a universal power supply or camera battery – for flexibility in or out of the studio.

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Yervant Keshishian of Varto Technologies chats with Ryan Salazar at NAB Show New York and talks about ReflecMedia's Chroma Key Solution. Amazing!

Chromatte is a fabric designed specifically for use as a background for chroma key production. Unlike conventional chroma key fabrics that are usually blue or green in colour, in ambient light Chromatte is grey to the eye. The fabric contains millions of tiny glass beads that act as reflectors: when any light - such as the directional light from Reflecmedia's lens-mounted LiteRing – hits the fabric, it is returned on the same path back into the camera's lens. This retro-reflectice process means the camera 'sees' the apparently grey fabric as a perfectly even blue or green background.

Chromatte offers unrivalled benefits:

Lighting

The only light required to light Chromatte comes from the LiteRing.

Ease of use

Quick, simple, effective and consistent.

Portability

Reflecmedia's ChromaFlex takes the chroma key shoot out of the studio.

Adaptability

Chromatte drapes and panels can be custom manufactured o fit virtually any environment.

Flexibility

Reflecmedia's LiteRing colour determines whether the production is shot against blue screen or green screen. If circumstances change and the alternative colour is required, the LiteRing can simply be exchanged without any need for repainting or relighting.

Space

Chromatte can be installed into the largest of studios or the smallest office – there is no 'spill' in a Chromatte installation.

Time

Unlike conventional chroma key installations, installing Chromatte takes very little time, freeing up production time to concentrate on other elements like scene composition.

Chromatte Drapes

Chromatte is available in a range of standard size or custom produced studio drapes, where the fabric is backed with a black light-proof drape and hemmed with eyelets across the top for easy hanging from studio track or rail.

LiteRing

LiteRing ImageChromatte fabric is designed to work in conjunction with a LiteRing. The LiteRing features Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that are arranged in a circular casing that is positioned in front of the camera lens. This provides all the light required to illuminate the Chromatte background for chroma key production.

LiteRings are available in a new dual colour format in small and medium sizes and also in a seperate green and blue format in three sizes to fit different size lenses. Each size has a series of adapters to ensure maximum compatibility. These specially designed adapter rings simply screw into the filter thread on the front of the lens and then the LiteRing is placed on to the adapter and locked with a single screw, significantly reducing the set-up time associated with conventional chroma key.

Because not all lenses are designed with the filter thread required to attach the LiteRing to the lens, Reflecmedia has added additional adapters to their range of products to enable the user to attach the LiteRing to lenses such as film primes and HD wide angles. LiteRing Image 3

LiteRing Specifications

Small

72mm internal diameter with adapters for 72 | 62 | 58 | 52 | 43 | 37 | 30 lenses

Medium

112mm internal diameter with adapters for 105 | 95 | 94 | 86 | 82 | 80 | 77 | 72 | 67 lenses

Large

147mm internal diameter with an adapter to fit 127 lens

If your lens size isn't shown here, check the adapter selector.

We can also supply the necessary stepping ring if your filter thread size is not shown.

The LiteRing brightness is regulated using the LiteRing Controller, which is powered by 12v DC from a universal power supply or camera battery – for flexibility in or out of the studio.

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Danny Peters of Snell Advanced Media introduces John Dowdell of Goldcrest Films to the Broadcast Beat Audience. John explains how he utilizes the Quantel Rio in color grading projects.

High performance online editing, color and finishing

The QuantelTM name has been synonymous with innovation and excellence in post-production since the birth of digital systems. Quantel Rio is the latest name in that proud line – delivering stunning images at any and every resolution, color space and framerate – whatever today’s rapidly-changing industry throws at it. Quantel Rio has the power to handle the whole job interactively through its comprehensive online editing, color correction and finishing toolset.

Whatever the job, Quantel Rio blends quality and creativity in a package that delivers the productivity needed to succeed in movie and TV finishing, getting the whole job done efficiently and without creative limits.

Performance

Quantel Rio delivers the ultimate productive post workflow. Thanks to its realtime performance, its complete, integrated toolset that keeps the whole job in the suite, and full integration into today’s file-based workflows, Quantel Rio can handle everything you require from a finishing system – interactively and in realtime, making it the natural choice for client-attended sessions.

To achieve this performance, Quantel Rio runs on enterprise PC hardware that exploits the latest NVIDIA Maximus multi-GPU technology to deliver interactive, realtime working even at 8K 60p.

Quality

With native colorspaces stored on disk, Quantel Rio handles Wide Color Gamut (WCG) and HDR grading utilizing a range of transfer curves. Its 32-bit full-float processing provides the best quality results with the highest precision color reproduction output in a range of colorspaces, including REC 2020, ACES, DCI-P3 and REC 709.

Choice

Quantel Rio is available in a choice of three turnkey configurations – 2K, 4K and 8K and two software-only options – 4K and the Rio Assist workflow partner for prep, conform and pre-vis.

Collaborative workflows

The Rio Connect™ collaborative workflow engine instantly solves facility scheduling challenges by enabling media sharing between up to eight Quantel Rio systems.

Rio Assist™ is a cost-effective, software-only preparation, conform and pre-vis system for file-based editorial, online finishing and color correction. Rio Assist’s powerful toolset handles all your backroom jobs quickly and efficiently, enabling your customer-attended Quantel Rio sessions to be even more productive.

Open

Quantel Rio supports a wide range of data formats alongside wide color gamut and HDR. These include: OpenEXR, RED HDRx, Apple ProRes 422, Sony F55/65, Arri RAW, Canon, Phantom, Silicon Image, Blackmagic Cinema DNG, Sony XAVC and GoPro.

Neo Nano panelColor Grading Panels

There is a choice of two control panels - Neo and it's compact counterpart, Neo Nano. Both provide natural heads-up control of color and seamless interaction with Quantel Rio's comprehensive grading software.

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Ken Schneider of Snell Advanced Media talks about the Kahuna Switcher at the 2015 CCW+SATCON Show in New York City.

The most powerful production switcher

The ‘Daddy’ of the Kahuna range and one that packs a punch for any media organization that demands the best in quality, creativity, innovation, flexibility and above all reliability. Be it sports, music, news, live events or multiple site application the Kahuna 9600 can be configured exactly the way you need it to produce the best results without any compromise.

Kahuna 9600 is available today in SD, HD, 1080p, 4K and IP. It benefits from Make M/E enabling you to maximize your resources and allocating where you see fit and is completely interchangeable depending on your production. Teamed up with Kahuna Maverik, SAM’s modular panel, Kahuna 9600 is truly the most powerful and adaptable production switcher that liberates any media organization in their creativity when designing their production suites, capitalizing on future cost savings.

With such an extensive feature set and advanced technology Kahuna 9600 will always reward you with the highest caliber productions and peace of mind that it just works.

Switcher for complex environments

Suited for larger scale 4K, 1080p and now IP environments, Kahuna 9600 supports the most complex productions including multiple studio operations effortlessly. Combining the advanced 3D DVE, 2.5D DVE resize engines and easy macro building the Kahuna 9600 offers operators a large suite of creativity at their fingertips.

Match this with the innovative modular panel Kahuna Maverik and you’ve got yourself the most powerful production switcher system in the industry.

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The Video Journalist Backpack is an affordable, turn-key solutions package ideal for use by professionals and up-and-coming video journalists. Packaged in a backpack designed for maximum protection and storage of your gear, the kit comes equipped with a compact professional camcorder, full wireless microphone system, pro headphones, Xperia tablet, tripod, LED light kit, trolley, as well as cables and accessories - all the tools necessary for capturing high-quality video, audio, lighting and even tele prompting.

Included in all packages is Sony's Xperia tablet PC which can be used for playback of clips in the field, or alternately as a teleprompter. It can also be used for watching videos you've just shot, as well as for researching information on any of the items included in this kit!

A video tripod essential for not only keeping the camera steady during interview shots, but also allows for making smooth pans and tilts through the use of a fluid tripod head.

The kit also contains an "on-camera" LED video light. Having proper lighting on your subject can make a big difference in the quality of your video. This light is dimmable and can be set to match both indoor and outdoor lighting conditions, and is even cool to the touch. It also uses the same rechargeable batteries that the camera uses, or AA batteries.

All the cables, batteries, and charger, lens cleaning kit, additional memory card and other accessory items that you'll need to take full advantage of this portable camera production package is included.

The backpack is designed for maximum protection of your gear, and includes a rain cover and a work mat to lie out your gear, as well as providing a lightweight and easily portable storage solution for the equipment list provided.

A detachable Trolley System allows you to either dedicate the trolley for use with your package or separately for more than one case. Simply slide the trolley through the sleeve on the rear of the cases for secure and even easier mobility.

Included in your package is Sony Creative Software's Vegas (TM) Pro Edit Software. Vegas Pro Edit is perfect for editing the clips just captured and for adding that finished look to video creations.

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