Ideas on Video Communications [Video]

We’re teaming up with V-Nova to explain how the company’s Perseus codec offers virtually lossless contribution-grade compression and bitrate savings from 25% to 75%. During this hour-long webinar, you’ll learn: How Perseus improves on today’s JPEG2000 format Which use cases and workflows benefit most from Perseus versus HEVC/H.264How Perseus brings added flexibility to at-home and REMI production workflows The status of Perseus review by the SMPTE Standards CommitteeLearn about the V-Nova implementation of Perseus Pro in the P.Link product P.Link Codec is ideal for the Contribution of HD and UHD video over a managed IP network Supports up to 8 bi-directional HD Video feeds via 3G SDI portsSuports up to 2 bi-directional UHD Video feeds via 12G SDI ports

ABonAir’s AB512™ and AB507™ systems deliver video in a surprising 7msec delay without compromising the superior video quality ABonAir is known for. http://vidovation.com/wireless-video/... In addition to the 7mSec delay, the AB500™ product family includes revolutionary H.264 CODEC that was specifically designed to reduce latency and increase picture quality in wireless video systems. The range increased to an amazing 3km by CODEC-Wireless optimization.

The system features an automatic RF spectrum analyzer which automatically selects and hop to the best RF channel without dropping a single bit. The manual channel selection option is ideal for frequency coordination. Based on RF link conditions the system features Adaptive Modulation and Adaptive Bitrate.

ABonAir Technology ABonAir has been an innovator in the field of wireless video transmission since 2003 when it started the development of its 1st product.

Since, we have come a long way to launch our 5th generation product line with the best in its class, the AB512™.

Proven H.264 CODEC – especially designed and optimized for wireless video transmission.

Following extensive research and development, ABonAir provides the remarkable video frame delay of 7msec! This low delay enables professionals the production of multi-camera and live show events without worrying about the delay caused by the simultaneous operation of different cameras and of any lip sync.

AB512– ABonAir's Best Wireless Video Link The most comprehensive, feature-rich full solution with an all upgrade option. ABonAir’s AB512™ wireless video system enables camera teams to transmit video directly from cameras to media centers or OB trucks wirelessly.

Built on a bi-directional radio channel between transmitter and receiver, ABonAir's systems acknowledge the correct acceptance of each group of pixels, thus provides exceptionally robust and reliable transmission.

The AB512™ supports ABonAir’s Fiber Coverage Extension (FCE), which enables connection of a single receiver to multiple FCEs in various venue locations (e.g. Horse Race Track – racetrack, stables and the winning circle) or even on completely separate sites (e.g. football stadium, basketball arena and swimming pool) all via fiber cables with unlimited range.

High-picture quality (+52db PSNR) with new proven H.264 CODEC technology.

The new ground-breaking CODEC by ABonAir combined with its re-transmit algorithm and high bandwidth link, enable the ABonAir system to deliver very high picture quality of at least 52db PSNR. Enable the ABonAir system to deliver very high picture quality of at least 52db PSNR.

Full resolution support to 1080p60, 1080i, 720p, NTSC, PAL and others to be used anywhere with any camera in any production.

As an international company, ABonAir’s systems support all bit rates and formats so that the system can be used at any production all over the globe with any camera type. The system supports frame rates of: 1080p60, 1080i60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50... PSF, 24, SF etc.

If you have a special format or frame rate needs, just let us know and we will tailor a solution for you.

Enhanced HEVC Encoder over Bonded Cellular and the Public Internet.

* 65% Data Cost Savings vs. H.264

* 30% Data Cost Savings vs. other HEVC

The PRO380 is our flagship mobile HEVC video encoder & transmitter solution designed for live video producers and newsgathering professionals looking for contribution performance from any location around the world.  With its large set of professional audio and video interfaces, the PRO380-RA supports the best state-of-the-art H.265/HEVC hardware encoder by offering premium video quality with less data usage, and low end-to-end latency (down to 0.5 sec). The widely adopted H.264/AVC video format is supported as well for compliance with deployed infrastructures.

It features 8 embedded world-wide compliant cellular 3G/4G-LTE modems with a high efficiency patented custom antenna array. All are available in the unit, but the device can also be remotely connected to Haivision’s QUAD Antenna external antennas for strengthening the signal transmission in a critical environment. Additional links such as built-in Wi-Fi and Dual Gigabit Ethernet for streaming over LAN/WAN, BGAN, GX or Ka-band Satellite are also natively supported.

With its high versatility, the PRO380 is the ideal companion for on-the-go video professionals that need a robust and reliable solution, with the ultimate performance and picture quality.

Featuring real-time network detection, eight 3G/4G internal modems with an internal high-efficiency custom antenna array, a built-in Wi-Fi modem, and two best-in-class H.265 video encoders, the PRO380 can be used to stream live HD video down to the receiver with minimal delay.

Designed with you in mind, the unit is just over 2 lbs and can be easily mounted on any broadcast camera (e.g., SD/HD SDI, analog [BNC] and HDMI) and mounted via V-Mount, Gold Mount, or PAG plates or used in an optional back-pack. The PRO380 allows easy configuration, operation, and intercom.

Supports Gen-lock across the Cellular Network Supports multiple cameras in the field with perfect camera synchronization, gen-lock, and lip-sync Up to 12 IP bonded connections 2 Advanced HEVC Encoders, VBR, and CBR for live transmission and high-quality recording 8 embedded 3G/4G modems with a high-efficiency custom antenna array giving faster network acquisition and improved resilience 8 MCX antenna connectors into which 2 Haivision QUAD cellular wideband antenna arrays can be plugged to strengthen the signal transmission in a critical environment 1 built-in Wi-Fi modem with antenna 2 auxiliary USB ports Dual Gigabit Ethernet for streaming over LAN, BGAN, GX, Thuraya or Ka-band PRO380 with support for 2 External QUAD Antennas for Indoor or Vehicle use. Robust signal transmission enables live broadcasts anywhere in the world: In addition to the internal custom antennas, the PRO380-RA version has eight MCX antenna connectors on its front panel. These can be used to support two Haivision QUAD wideband external cellular antenna arrays to strengthen signal transmission in critical environments such as live from vehicles on the move.

Featuring 8 cellular connections (eight 3G/4G internal modems with an internal high-efficiency custom antenna array), a built-in Wi-Fi modem, and two best-in-class H.265 video encoders, the PRO380-RA can be used to stream live HD video down to the receiver with minimal delay, which allows broadcasters to produce seamless live interviews.

Robust signal transmission enables live broadcasts anywhere in the world: In addition to the internal custom antennas, the PRO380-RA has eight MCX antenna connectors on its front panel. These can be used to support two Haivision QUAD wideband external cellular antenna arrays to strengthen signal transmission in critical environments such as live from vehicles on the move.

A compact, lightweight, and portable design are perfect for in-the-field use: Weighing about 1Kg, the portable PRO380-RA can be easily connected to any professional camera (e.g., SD/HD SDI, analog [BNC] and HDMI) and mounted via V-Mount, Gold Mount, or PAG plates. By providing broadcasters with a video uplink system that is easy to transport, the PRO speeds up newsgathering operations.

Simple use and control enable rapid newsgathering: The PRO is designed to automatically detect real-time network capabilities. Through a user-friendly and intuitive touch-screen interface, the PRO allows any on-the-go media professional to easily configure and operate the system as well as communicate with the studio through the IFB return channel. The units can also be controlled by the receiver (StreamHub), the Management System (Manager), the Remote smartphone application or any device connected to the unit through the network.

VidOvation Launches Haivision PRO380 Enhanced HEVC Bonded Cellular System in USA – Save 65% in Cellular Data Costs – Best of Show NAB 2018

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The Haivision PRO380 Series, the latest generation of Haivision’s highly portable video uplink system, is now available to customers in the U.S. and Canada. Packaging a best-in-class H.265/HEVC bonded cellular encoder and transmitter into a compact design, the PRO380 brings powerful bandwidth savings to live remote video production — delivering up to 30 percent savings in cellular data compared with other HEVC solutions on the market and up to 65 percent savings over H.264 uplink solutions.

One-of-a-Kind, Ultra-Low-Latency Links for Wireless Camera Systems https://www.vidovation.com/product/7-msec...

Broadcasters in the sports, live events, and newsgathering spaces — where the lowest possible delay is mandatory while preserving high video quality — are often hampered by high latency when using wireless camera systems. ABonAir’s one-of-a-kind wireless video links provide extremely low latency in a long-range, high-performance, broadcast-grade wireless system. In fact, ABonAir has achieved a remarkable 7-millisecond latency — something no other vendor has been able to achieve while maintaining broadcast quality and high reliability using industry-standard H.264 encoding.

ABonAir: 7-Millisecond Latency Using Industry-Standard H.264

Encoding Many live remote productions use wireless camera systems, but it’s difficult to control a camera from afar when latency puts you a few seconds behind the action. For example, in sports applications, when operators might be piloting a drone or controlling the iris of a remote camera, lag time in the wireless transmission interferes with the ability to keep the camera in focus with the proper exposure, which in turn negatively affects the quality. ABonAir’s flagship AB512™ and the AB507™ wireless video links overcome those technical challenges. Built on a bidirectional radio channel between transmitter and receiver, ABonAir’s wireless video links acknowledge the correct acceptance of each group of pixels, thus providing exceptionally robust and reliable transmission.

VidOvation — Moving Video Forward — is a leading provider of video, audio, and data transmission and distribution systems for the broadcast television and sports, corporate AV, and government markets, offering 50 years of combined experience. Encompassing bonded cellular, wireless video, video streaming, video networking, encoding, IPTV, and fiber optic communications systems, VidOvation solutions improve video transmissions by removing the frustrations of dropouts, latency, interference, noise, and security issues. VidOvation excels in helping its clients integrate custom solutions into existing infrastructure, with the ability to meet almost any application or budget. The company applies proven expertise on the complete project life cycle — from project consulting and management to engineering and design, to warranty and support.

“At the 2017 NAB Show Las Vegas, we will be showing our latest wireless, cellular, fiber optic and IP technologies that make field video acquisition, contribution, and distribution faster while enabling lower latency and higher video quality than ever before. See the Haivision bonded cellular technology that made the new A&E live reality cop show ‘Live PD’ possible. Learn more about our IPTV projects at Viacom and Nickelodeon where we distribute live DirecTV and studio feeds to TVs, video walls and desktops.”

— Jim Jachetta, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, VidOvation

Bonded Cellular Webinar - Prevent Costly Mistakes https://ys261.infusionsoft.com/app/pa... Lear about the latest technology for Live Newsgathering and Contribution.

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Learn about the latest technological advancements in Bonded Cellular for live contribution for Newsgathering, Sports, and Events. Prevent costly mistakes.

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* Learn why TWO encoders are Better than ONE.

* Find out the importance of Fragmented MPEG4 video recording and how it affects your time to air. * Learn how an ASI Output on your transmitter gives you a secondary transmission path.

* Find out why 8 modems are better than 6 and the importance of high gain antennas.

* How can Bonded Cellular Save Money?

* What Are the Common Uses for Bonded Cellular?

* Will Bonded Cellular Replace Mobile Trucks?

* Bonded Cellular for the Mobile Truck

* Absolute Ease of Use

* ASI Output and a Second Encoder

* Fragmented MPEG4 Recording

* Cellular network Diversity

* Satellite, BGAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi

* Bonded Cellular and IP Transmission Paths

* IP Workow Ready

* Extreme Examples of Bonded Cellular

* Will Bonded Cellular Always Work?

* Haivision’s Bonded Cellular Video Transport

* Safety and Compliance Learn more about the

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Broadcast Video Wireless - How to Choose the Right Technology http://vidovation.com/wireless-video-...

The Wireless Video Transmission Broadcast Guide covers:

Selection Criteria Supported Bit Rates Link Distance Video Interfaces Video Formats and Compression Initial and Recurring Costs License vs. Unlicensed Spectrum Portability Antenna Types Wireless Applications Sports News Gathering Grab-and-Go Anywhere Camera's Television and Film Production Confidence Monitoring Video Assist and On-set Monitoring Wireless Technologies Traditional Private Microwave Unlicensed Wi-Fi 4G LTE/Bonded Cellular 60 GHz Uncompressed HDMI & HD SDI

Summary: New technologies have greatly expanded the number of choices available to broadcasters for transporting live video from venues to studios. For example, cell-phone circuit bonding has now made it possible to transmit live video from anywhere that has good cellular coverage. Recent advances in Wi-Fi standards have increased the bitrates available for transporting video in local areas. Today, even uncompressed HD video can now be transported wirelessly using 1.5 Gigabit radio links operating at 60 GHz. Each technology has benefits and drawbacks, relative to specific applications and user environments.

Wireless video transport has been a key part of television broadcasting since the rst over-the-air transmission tests were performed almost a century ago. The methods used to transport video signals from one location to another have continued to push the limits of each new technology that has come along, including coaxial cable, microwave, satellite, ber optics and cellular radios. With high bandwidth signals, demanding QoS (Quality of Service) requirements and sensitivity to excessive delay, video has often been at the leading (or bleeding) edge of the capabilities of many technologies.

Building on these past successes, television broadcasters today have an enormous range of wireless video transport options. These range from dedicated links that support 1.5 Gbps uncompressed HD video to highly compressed video streams that run over Wi-Fi infrastructure. In between are devices and systems to t virtually every application. With so many choices, it can be difficult to select a suitable product that offers the best combination of performance and reliability at a price point that makes sense for each project.

Modern modulation technologies can pack more bits into a given amount of channel bandwidth. Changing from a modulation technique that uses two bits per symbol (such as QPSK) to one that uses four bits per symbol (such as 16QAM) will double the bit rate on a wireless link without changing the channel bandwidth. There is, of course, a cost in doing this, with more processing power needed on both ends of the connection to generate and detect these more complex signals. Plus, there is another penalty associated with the more complex modulation schemes: they are more sensitive to noise and interference. This is why Wi-Fi signals, among others, will automatically adjust their modulation (and consequently bit rate) between more simple and more complex schemes to adapt to changing RF channel conditions.

Excerpt from 60GHz Section: New high-speed semiconductor technology has enabled the development of affordable, compact wireless systems that can operate in the unlicensed 60 GHz frequency range. 60 GHz systems on the market today are completely uncompressed HD-SDI operation at 1.5 Gbps, including any embedded audio channels, metadata, SMPTE time code, etc. Because the signals are uncompressed, no encoding/decoding delay is present in the system, making it ideal for sports, live interviews and other time-sensitive applications. Solutions are also available in the 70/80 GHz and the 90 GHz frequency bands, including high speed Ethernet links that can support bi-direction GigE speeds, which is great for high performance IP video and audio networking. Signals operating at these very high frequencies

Example Specifications: Fixed Portable Unlicensed Bonded 60 GHz COFDM Microwave Microwave Wi-Fi Cellular HDMI HD SDI Transmitters Receivers Uncompressed Bit Rates 20-50 Mbps 5-50 Mbps 5-200 Mbps 1-20 Mbps 1.5 Gbps Link Distance 1-50 km 1-10 km 0.1-5 km N/A 300-500m Video Interfaces ASI, SDI, HD-SDI ASI, SDI, HD-SDI SDI, HD-SDI, IP SDI, HD-SDI HD-SDI Video Compression Antenna Types Parabolic Parabolic Omni or Dish Omni (typical) Parabolic

Zixi Broadcast HD Video Transmission over Public Internet and IP Networks http://vidovation.com/zixi-broadcast-...

​Zixi is a software-based platform enabling reliable transmission of broadcast-quality HD video globally over unmanaged internet connections and private IP networks. Zixi patented technology uses advanced error correction techniques to manage jitter, packet-loss and latency to ensure error-free video transmission. It is available as appliance, standalone installable or SDK for any platform. The growing number of partners building Zixi into their platforms is extending the Zixi standard for IP delivery. Zixi allows for mobile, embedded and on-premise solutions, complemented with cloud-based service platform. Unlike other protocols, Zixi provides fixed and predictable latency that can be sub-second worldwide.

Zixi Value:

Studio Quality - Transport flawless live broadcast-qualityvideo over standard, unmanaged Internet connections Quickest Setup - No change in current production workflow Significantly Reduces Cost compared to satellite and fiber Increases Revenue - Content providers can directly connect to subscribers

Zixi Protocol:

Network bonding Dynamic assessment of link quality Content-aware Bandwidth Optimization technology Dynamic de-jitter buffer and null bit sequence compression option Hybrid intelligent error correction mechanism: Content-aware Forward Error Correction (CA-FEC) Content-aware Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ) packet loss recovery Seamless Adaptive bitrate over UDP, unicast or multicast Support for all industry-standard video codecs and formats Built-in Encryption, Monitoring, stream analyzing and QoS statistics Full API for embedded integration by encoder, camera, decoder OEMs Fixed and predictable latency that can be sub-second worldwide Dynamic adaptive bit rate control with encoder backpressure feedback based on available bandwidth

Zixi Platform capabilities:

I/O's – Zixi TS, MPEG-TS, RTMP, HLS, FLV, MPEG-DASH, HDS,TS Format Conversion - HLS/HDS/MPEG-DASH/RTMP/FLV Transcoding – H.264 transcoding to a variety of profiles / bit rates Recording – store input as an Mpeg-TS file On-premise or Cloud-based HTTP API Control of All Functions Time-shifted Playout - delayed stream will send out up to 24 hours Unicast/Multicast- supports unicast/multicast inputs and outputs Steam Monitoring - captures statistical information in real-time Stream Analyzing - MPEG-TS ETSI TR 101-290 analyzer. Encryption – Stream encryption with up to 256-bit AES encryption. Load-balancing & Clustering - provide continuous uptime with alternate hosts and/or alternate transmission paths Adaptive Bit Rate - Flexible creation of groups containing user-specified adaptive bitrates. Supports HLS, HDS and MPEG-DASH Bonding - Use multiple connections to aggregate bandwidth, Hitless recovery from complete link drops or congestions Accelerated File Transfer - Accelerated and secure file transfers delivered at wire speed, and accelerated HTTP delivery including optimized playback of HLS and HDS over UDP.

https://www.vidovation.com/low-latency-wi... 7 msec Delay, 2 Mile Range, Broadcast Wireless Video Camera Mount System with Intercom & Paint Camera Control – AB512

If you’re doing live video for news, sports, or other live programs, you know all too well that latency in your wireless video camera system is an important consideration. We talk about reducing latency — and solve some other common frustrations associated with the wireless transmission of live video.

You’ll learn how to eliminate disruptive pain points by:

· Cutting latency or delay to 7 ms

· Managing intercom, camera control, and multiple zones with a bidirectional radio

· Achieving up to 50 Mbps throughput

· Ensuring multizone fiber coverage

· Incorporating all elements of wireless delivery into a single cohesive solution

Broadcast engineers and operators are always looking for better, more efficient ways to contribute and distribute video.

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It’s especially true for sports broadcasters and live-TV producers, who regularly deal with backhauling live, high-action, multicamera, multisource video and audio. The challenge is maintaining perfect video genlock and lip sync across multiple cameras. Haivision’s HE4000 4K UHD & HD HEVC live encoder and PRO Series bonded cellular transmitter with SafeStreams® technology do just that. A far less costly alternative to traditional telecom or satellite connections, the HE4000 sends video through the public internet or unmanaged networks, which are practically free. Bonded cellular capability can be added to the HE4000 using the optional QUAD CellLink active antenna. For greater mobility, the PRO Series of bonded cellular transmitters provides a camera-mount or backpack alternative to satellite that is ideal for multicamera, remote integration (REMI), and at-home productions.

What Is the HE4000? https://www.vidovation.com/product/aviwes...

Haivision’s HE4000 encoder relies on the public internet to contribute and distribute video, thereby helping to eliminate high satellite costs. It is ideal for real-time delivery of live 4K UHD or HD content over unmanaged IP networks. The compact, half-RU encoder combines 10-bit and 4:2:2 HEVC encoding with the latest generation of SafeStreams technology to deliver live video over IP at low latencies and bit rates. Haivision’s enhanced HEVC can save customers more than 65% on their data costs when used over bonded cellular compared to typical H.264.