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because it applies machine learning principles to monitor the RF environment and automatically optimize transmission performance. This adaptability supports the broader need for reliable wireless performance in challenging production environments.Rather than relying on fixed operating parameters, the AB612 continually evaluates wireless conditions and adjusts system behavior in real time. If the camera moves farther from the receiver, the system can reduce the bitrate to maintain link reliability. If interference occurs at the current operating frequency,...

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The NAB Show Survival Guide: How to Walk In With a Plan and Leave With Clarity. If you’ve attended NAB before, you know the feeling. You start the day with a plan. You breeze through registration, step out onto the show floor, and suddenly the energy hits you; innovation everywhere, conversations with old friends and new faces, and the kind of excitement that reminds me why I love this industry. But as the hours roll by, something shifts. You start with a shortlist of booths, but every conversation leads to another booth, another demo, and pretty soon your focus is expanding in every direction.

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In the dynamic world of broadcast technology, events like NAB New York spotlight the innovations that are shaping the industry. This year, the event showcased cutting-edge solutions from Haivision that address the evolving needs of content creators and broadcasters. Among the crucial developments were advancements in private 5G networks, compact streaming gear, and multi-camera production capabilities from Haivision.

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In the fast-evolving world of broadcast and media technology, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show is always a landmark event, showcasing the latest innovations that push the boundaries of what’s possible. At the recent NAB New York, we had the opportunity to dive deep into some fascinating advancements from MultiDyne and VidOvation, two influential brands in fiber-optic communication and media transport solutions.

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Discover what's new at NAB New York 2025 with VidOvation and partners. Book a meeting with Jim Jachetta and get a $10 Starbucks Gift Card.

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In the fast-paced world of technology, innovation is key to staying ahead of the curve. At NAB 2024, VidOvation, led by Jim Jachetta, CTO and co-founder, showcased groundbreaking advancements in connectivity, particularly focusing on private 5G integration. This blog post delves into the intricacies of private 5G technology and its seamless integration with VidOvation's offerings.

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One of the spotlighted innovations was the MVP TrolleyLive, a comprehensive integration of essential broadcasting components. This state-of-the-art system seamlessly combines a PTZ camera, bonded cellular technology, a high-resolution monitor, and Scarlett audio interfaces. Jachetta emphasized the significance of the MVP TrolleyLive, particularly in the context of remote commentary during unprecedented times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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VidOvation in camera technology—the Advanced Image Robotics Camera System, affectionately known as AIR ONE. This cutting-edge system represents the seamless integration of robotics with cinematic cameras, promising a paradigm shift in visual storytelling.

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Introduction:VidOvation, at the forefront of technological innovation, showcases its cutting-edge wireless solutions at NAB 2024. Jim Jachetta, CTO and co-founder of VidOvation, invites visitors to explore their booth, which features the flagship vendor, ABonAir. With a focus on wireless microwave technology, Jachetta provides an insightful overview of ABonAir's offerings, including the AB512 for HD and its 4K counterpart, the AB612 version.Unveiling ABonAir's Wireless Advancements:ABonAir distinguishes itself by constructing its wireless platforms on a robust two-way radio foundation. This foundational choice enables seamless two-way communications and camera control, setting a new standard in broadcasting technology. Notably, the system facilitates both program video transmission from the camera and the reception of two return videos, enhancing operational efficiency.Reliability and Versatility:Jachetta underscores the system's reliability, boasting broadcast-quality performance and extensive compatibility with virtually every camera in broadcast and production settings. The receiver, showcased as the flagship unit, exemplifies this reliability through its ability to scan the RF spectrum for optimal channel selection. Equipped with forward error correction and ARQ capabilities, it mitigates packet loss during transmission, reaffirming its broadcast-grade quality.Enhanced Connectivity with Fiber Coverage Extender:Introducing the fiber coverage extender, Jachetta elaborates on its capability to establish multiple access points across diverse studios and buildings. This advancement enables seamless camera system traversal between designated studios, fostering enhanced connectivity and operational flexibility. Moreover, the base station supports 2-wire and 4-wire analog intercoms, further enhancing communication capabilities within production environments.Empowering Control and Flexibility:Demonstrating the system's camera control functionalities, Jachetta showcases its ability to manipulate camera settings such as iris and blacks precisely. Integrating comms facilitates seamless communication between operators, optimizing collaborative workflows within production settings.Introducing the AB4000:Jachetta introduces the compact yet powerful AB4000, boasting technology akin to its larger counterparts. While offering similar intercom and camera control capabilities, the AB4000 operates within a range of 1,000 feet, catering to point-to-point transmission requirements.Tailored Solutions for Cinematic Excellence:ABonAir offers a specialized cinema version for cinematic endeavors with features tailored to control cameras and lenses. This comprehensive solution underscores ABonAir's commitment to catering to diverse industry needs and ensuring unparalleled performance across varied applications.Conclusion:In closing, Jachetta extends gratitude to visitors and encourages them to explore VidOvation for all their wireless technology needs. With its commitment to innovation and reliability, ABonAir stands poised to revolutionize broadcasting and production landscapes. VidOvation remains the destination of choice for unparalleled wireless solutions.Transcript:Introduction (0:07 - 0:52)Jim Jachetta, the CTO and co-founder of VidOvation, introduces the company's booth at NAB 2024, highlighting their flagship vendor, ABonAir, and their wireless microwave technology. He discusses the features of the AB512 for HD and the 4K AB612 versions, emphasizing the two-way communication capabilities, two-way camera control, and support for program video and return video. Jachetta mentions the common usage of one return video for a prompter and the other for program viewing. He highlights the system's reliability, broadcast quality, and compatibility with various cameras used in broadcasting and production.ABonAir Products (0:52 - 2:22)Jachetta presents the flagship receiver,

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Introduction:Reliable internet connectivity is essential for remote productions, tradeshows, venues and remote work. If your workflow requires a reliable and high-bandwidth internet connection, there is a solution. However, traditional internet solutions may fall short in venues or locations where cellular connectivity is challenging. In this blog post, we'll explore how Peplink's innovative routers, showcased at NAB 2024 in the VidOvation booth, revolutionize internet connectivity by seamlessly bonding multiple cellular modems.Peplink's Solution:Peplink specializes in manufacturing routers with cellular connectivity capabilities that cater to a wide range of needs. These routers can bond anywhere from 1 to 32 cellular, WAN, LAN, and SFP connections, effectively combining smaller data pipelines into a robust connection. At NAB 2024, attendees witnessed firsthand how Peplink's solution provided stable 100-megabit download and 20 to 30-megabit upload speeds, with only two cellular modems ensuring uninterrupted connectivity within the VidOvation booth.  Many Peplink routers are CBRS Private 4G/5G certified.  Peplink is also a Starlink Authorized Technology Provider. With Peplink, you can bond cellular, Starlink satellite, WAN, LAN, SFP, and WiFi connections.Addressing Connectivity Challenges:Remote Production Locations, Tradeshows, Venues, or any location often pose significant challenges for cellular connectivity due to the high concentration of attendees, fans, and electronic devices. Despite these obstacles, Peplink's routers maintain consistent internet access, even in demanding environments. Jim Jachetta, representing VidOvation, attested to the reliability of Peplink's solution, emphasizing its role in powering LAN and internet access for various appliances within their NAB booth.Applications in Broadcasting and Production:Beyond trade shows, Peplink's routers find extensive applications in broadcasting and production. Broadcasters and production companies leverage these routers to stream and transport video content seamlessly in and out of venues. The ability to bond multiple cellular connections ensures robust and high-quality transmissions, which are essential for delivering content to global audiences without interruption.Conclusion:Peplink's routers offer a compelling solution for enhancing connectivity at remote productions, trade shows, public venues, and beyond. With the capability to bond multiple cellular, Starlink satellite, WAN, LAN, SFP, and WiFi connections, these routers provide exhibitors with reliable internet access, even in challenging environments. Whether it's streaming video content, powering booth appliances, or just a reliable internet connection, Peplink's innovative technology ensures uninterrupted connectivity, empowering your Internet workflows. For those seeking dependable wireless internet solutions, VidOvation stands ready to provide expert guidance on incorporating Peplink's routers into their infrastructure.

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Introduction:The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show is an annual event that serves as a hub for showcasing cutting-edge technology and innovations in the broadcasting and media industry. In 2024, one of the standout discussions revolved around the evolution of remote production and integrating private 5G networks to bolster connectivity. This blog post delves into a detailed transcript from NAB 2024, highlighting key insights shared by industry expert Jim Jachetta from VidOvation in his conversation with Matt from KitPlus.At the VidOvation Stand: Unveiling Developments in Remote Production:Jim, representing VidOvation, sets the stage for their latest advancements in remote production technology at the West Hall of NAB 2024. He introduces the concept of at-home production, also known as REMI production, which has been a focal point for Vitovation over the past eight years. Utilizing bonded cellular technology, VidOvation's solutions aim to enhance live remote production by aggregating multiple cellular connections along with LAN and Wi-Fi networks.Addressing Connectivity Challenges with 5G:In the dynamic landscape of live events like sports matches or trade shows, ensuring reliable connectivity can be challenging, especially when relying on public 5G networks. Jim acknowledges the potential saturation of public 5G networks in crowded venues, leading to intermittent connectivity issues. VidOvation has partnered with Celona, a leader in private 5G solutions, to tackle this.  Introducing Private 5G Networks:Private 5G networks leverage the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band or band 48 on cellular networks, providing a dedicated spectrum for enhanced reliability. Jim elucidates the deployment of private 5G access points, akin to Wi-Fi access points, to establish a supplementary network within venues like stadiums. This ensures better reliability and mitigates interference, akin to running a dedicated fiber-optic connection through the air.Advantages of Private 5G for Video Production:Matt highlights the significance of reliable connectivity for video production professionals, emphasizing the effectiveness of private 5G in overcoming connectivity challenges, particularly in large venues. The ability to establish a secure, interference-free network indoors, even in environments that act as Faraday cages, underscores the value proposition of private 5G for remote production.Readiness and Availability of Private 5G Solutions:Jim confirms VidOvation's readiness for private 5G solutions, stating that they are already delivering to customers. He invites attendees to a presentation on private 5G scheduled for the following day, which will provide further insights into the technology's implementation and benefits. Additionally, a white paper authored by Jim will be available for those unable to attend the presentation, ensuring widespread access to valuable information.Conclusion:As the conversation concludes, Jim and Matt express gratitude for the opportunity to discuss private 5G technology and its implications for remote production at NAB 2024. They encourage attendees to explore further discussions and stay updated on industry developments through VidOvation's channels. With private 5G networks poised to revolutionize connectivity in remote production, the broadcasting industry stands on the brink of transformative innovation, promising enhanced reliability and efficiency in live content creation.Stay Connected with VidOvation:For more information on VidOvation's private 5G solutions and their presence at NAB 2024, visit their website or connect with them on social media platforms. Stay tuned for upcoming developments and insights shaping the future of remote production and broadcasting.

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Introduction (0:05 - 0:32)VidOvation is a comprehensive systems integrator and value-added reseller. It offers design consulting services and operates as a boutique rental house catering to various sectors, such as broadcast, sports, news, and enterprise audiovisual. Its clientele ranges from large corporations to small production companies.At-Home Production Evolution (0:32 - 1:33)Philovation specializes in at-home production, which involves minimizing on-site personnel and equipment, even before COVID-19. They bring video feeds back to a central location or the cloud, reducing the need for extensive personnel on-site. This approach has evolved during and post-COVID, with many operations now being conducted entirely from home, facilitated by Philovation's technology.Innovations at NAB (1:36 - 2:11)At NAB (National Association of Broadcasters), VidOvation showcases products tailored for streaming video from cameras to master control, catering to various production sizes and setups. They emphasize integrating cloud-based special effects and the ability for operators to work remotely, either from home or in a studio environment.Practical Use Case: Live Bass Fishing Tournaments (2:11 - 3:45)VidOvation highlights an intriguing use case involving live streaming from bass fishing tournaments, including well-known events like Bass Masters and Major League Fishing. They explain the challenges of capturing live video from remote locations such as rivers or lakes and how they overcome these hurdles using bonded cellular technology to transmit footage to the cloud for web streaming.Future Trends: Private 5G Networks (3:47 - 5:09)VidOvation discusses its focus on emerging trends, particularly the implications of 5G technology. It addresses the challenge of connectivity in 5G dead spots and introduces the concept of private 5G networks, offering a solution that enhances cellular streaming capabilities. This innovative approach involves setting up dedicated 5G networks to ensure reliable connectivity in various production environments.Customer-Centric Approach (5:17 - 6:08)VidOvation emphasizes its customer-centric approach, highlighting its hands-on engagement with clients to understand their specific needs and workflows. It prioritizes building partnerships with its clients, aiming to support their success by providing tailored solutions. This collaborative approach fosters a sense of belonging, with clients viewed as part of the Philovation family.ConclusionVidOvation's transcript provides insights into its diverse services, innovative solutions, and customer-focused philosophy within the broadcasting and production industry. From at-home production advancements to cutting-edge technologies like private 5G networks, VidOvation is committed to driving industry evolution and supporting its clients' success.  Transcript:[Jim Jachetta] (0:05 - 0:27)VidOvation is a systems integrator and value-added reseller, design consulting firm, and boutique rental house. We service broadcast, sports, and news and work with large and small production companies.We also do some work in the enterprise space for audio-visual, corporate audio-visual, and enterprise audio-visual.[Larry Jordan] (0:28 - 0:32)What's a typical production studio request? What kind of work would you do?[Jim Jachetta] (0:32 - 1:33)There’s a lot of industry has jargon, right? You know, three-letter, four-letter, and acronyms. We do a lot with at-home production.Some people call it REMI. Basically, it's live production done in the field. But even before COVID, we wanted to minimize personnel in the field, minimize having a truck or a van in the field or 50 employees in the field which are needed for bigger events.We do it at home. We bring the video feeds back home or to the cloud so we can have fewer personnel or personnel operating from home. So during COVID, at-home production, before COVID,

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VidOvation at the 2024 NAB Show Celona Private 5G and VidOvation Bonded CellularAs part of NAB’s BEIT Conference, VidOvation Chief Technology Officer Jim Jachetta will present a paper on private 5G networks on Tuesday, April 16 at 12:10 p.m. Private 5G networks are filling a void in situations where standard Wi-Fi isn’t available or where Wi-Fi and public 5G get too congested to work as needed — especially in outdoor areas and large, open-air environments such as sports stadiums, concert venues, and locations of major news events.VidOvation will demonstrate the Celona private 5G solution in its booth (W2230), combining VidOvation’s bonded cellular technology with Celona’s 5G LAN system using shared cellular spectrum. The demonstration will show how Celona technology integrates with Haivision’s Pro and Air mobile encoders to deliver more reliable video transport and video transmission over private 5G. Attendees will see how public 5G and private 5G can work together using bonded cellular. In addition to the Celona technology, components of the solution include:Haivision Pro460, the most reliable 4K UHD and four-channel HD bonded cellular and IP encoder and transmitter for remote production and REMI.Haivision Air320 field HEVC encoder for on-the-go live streaming. It has two internal modems, two external modems, Wi-Fi, and LAN.Haivision StreamHub advanced receiver, distribution server, and cloud platform. The transceiver is vendor-agnostic and universally compatible with third-party encoders.VidOvation multicarrier SIMs for bonded cellular applications. The Haivision mobile encoders VidOvation provides come with VidOvation multicarrier SIMs that automatically connect to the best available public cellular networks. Thus the encoders support private and public 5G simultaneously, guaranteeing reliable video transmission.Image Link: www.wallstcom.com/VidOvation/VidOvation-Celona2.pngImage Caption: Celona Private 5G Wireless LANWireless Camera LinksKnown for its expertise in wireless solutions for video transmission, VidOvation will demonstrate and discuss wireless solutions from VidOvation, ABonAir, Vislink, and others. Specific demonstrations will include the following:VidOvation VidOlink Reacher II is a family of low-cost professional wireless video and audio transmitters and receivers for video production applications where it is impractical or impossible to run cables and wires, or where cables would be a hindrance. An NAB 2023 Product of the Year Award winner, the VidOlink Reacher family delivers premium picture quality, uses industry-standard power and video interfaces, and provides simple setup with plug-and-play operation.ABonAir wireless video transmission solution, which comprises the AB4000 4K and HD wireless video camera link with integrated camera control and intercom and the AB612 4K UHD HDR wireless broadcast system with 35-millisecond delay. VidOvation will also show the AB512, the world’s only wireless broadcast system with 7-millisecond subframe delay.VidOlink Reacher II 2300 Transmitter On CameraImage Link: www.wallstcom.com/VidOvation/VidOvation-VidOlink-Reacher-II-2300-Transmitter-On-Camera.jpgImage Caption: VidOvation VidOlink Reacher II Family of Wireless Camera LinksRobotic Cinema Cameras From Advanced Image RoboticsVidOvation now represents a new product line — Advanced Image Robotics’ robotic cinema cameras for live television and production. The cameras are easy to set up and have a direct cloud connection to streamline the workflow. Thanks to robots, these cameras have precise, organic, smooth movement and enable camera operators to work from home. Visitors to Booth W2230 will see the AIR One robotic camera in action.Image Link: www.wallstcom.com/VidOvation/AIR_One_Robotic_Cinema_Camera_System.jpgImage Caption: AIR One Robotic Cinema Camera SystemSoftware Tools From AlvaLinks, Providius, and IntracomNew VidOvation partners showing at the NAB Show:

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In live production, ensuring the highest quality of media streams is not just important; it's paramount. Every aspect contributes to the viewer's experience, from video clarity to audio precision. Yet, maintaining this standard can be challenging, particularly when faced with complex network dynamics and potential disruptions. Enter VidOvation's upcoming workshop: "Fortifying Your Media Network With Analysis, IP Telemetry, and Cybersecurity."

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Advanced Image Robotics solve pains experienced over 30 years of live video production. Content creators and producers shouldn’t have to be IT experts, and it shouldn’t take the GDP of a small country to broadcast an event. Our executive team has worked with some of the biggest brands in entertainment and tech, won multiple Emmy® Awards, and driven some of the world’s biggest product launches.

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Find Out How to Eliminate Communications Disruptions & Dropouts in Remote Production Environments. If you lose comms, everything else falls apart. Whether you’re producing for live TV, live events, or other high-pressure situations, if you can't communicate with your people – camera operators, producers, directors, and other team members – you can’t do anything else well.

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Learn how broadcasters and production companies adapted to the changing workflows during the pandemic. Learn how to save costs using 5G cellular and Public Internet connectivity. Produce a live show with multiple untethered handheld cameras using the latest At-home Production and REMI technology. Learn the techniques to maintain frame-accurate genlock and audio lip-sync across dozens of cameras.Here’s what’s in it for you:Learn how broadcasters and production companies adapted to the changing workflows during the pandemic.Learn how to save costs using 5G cellular and Public Internet connectivity.Produce a live show with multiple untethered handheld cameras using the latest At-home Production and REMI technology.Learn the techniques to maintain frame-accurate genlock and audio lip-sync across dozens of cameras.

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Jim Jachetta of VidOvation will speak with Adi Rozenberg, CTO of AlvaLinks, makers of the first true network observability platform designed for media, about how you can gain peace of mind and eliminate video downtime with trusted, real-time, accurate network intelligence.

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AGL 274: Jim JachettaAbout JimJim Jachetta, CTO & Co-founder at VidOvationJim Jachetta is the driving force behind VidOvation’s world-class technology that makes the “impossible” and “never been done before” a viable solution within your daily business operations. Using modern, easy-to-support technology, Jim and the talented VidOvation team creatively design, implement, and support wireless, cellular, IPTV, video over IP, and fiber optics installations that meet your organization’s business goals and at a price point that fits any size, scope, and budget.Today We Talked About Jim Jachetta's background VidOvation IPTV Broadcast Technology Hiring post COVID Sales Security Multi-cast NetworksConnect with Jim Twitter LinkedIn Website I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again! AGL 274: Jim JachettaJohn Rouda:This is A Geek Leader Podcast, and I'm your host, John Rouda. This show is all about helping us grow as leaders, become better technologists, and improve our lives both at work and at home. I hope you enjoy the show and learn a lot.Hello world, and welcome to A Geek Leader Podcast. I'm your host, John Rouda. Today's sponsor is A2 Hosting. I've been using A2 Hosting's solid state hosting solutions for our website at ageekleader.com for many, many years now, and absolutely love their support, their service, and all the features that you get. You get access to cPanel. You get all of the things that you can imagine for a great WordPress experience, including their A2 optimized WordPress, which does extra security checks, extra lockdown. You can lock down your editor file so you can't edit anything inside there. You get alerts whenever there are file changes that are done. You can also do automatic updates, backups and more with A2 hosting, so highly recommend it. Go to ageekleader.com/a2 to get more information and to sign up for their solid-state turbocharged speed hosting today. Again, that's ageekleader.com/a2.All right, Geek Leaders, today on the show I am honored to have Jim Jachetta from VidOvation on the show. He is the CTO, co-founder, and they do some really cool stuff when it comes to the broadcast and media technology realm, which is the industry that I work in, so it's very self-serving to have him on the show today. Well, anyway, we're going to talk about leadership, we're going to talk about new tech that's going on, especially in the video world, and with all that being said, Jim, welcome to the show.Jim Jachetta:Hey, John, thanks for having me. I'm honored to be one of your guests. I'm looking forward to this conversation.John Rouda:Yeah, me too. If you don't mind, just tell the audience a little bit about how you got to where you are in your career, what your background's been like, and what is it that you guys do over at VidOvation.Jim Jachetta:Well, I hope you got a couple hours, John. I could go back pretty far. As a kid, my dad was an Italian immigrant. He came to this country with $12 in his wallet and met my mom, got married at a young age, and he was very proud of the 30 to 35 different jobs he had over the years. He started as an HVAC repair man. He welded windows. He got a job at Emerson Radio manufacturing radios, and eventually ended up in the television industry, the broadcast industry. His first job was in the industry was the very early days the WWF. Is it John McMahon or Jim McMahon?John Rouda:Jim McMahon, yeah.Jim Jachetta:Yeah, Jim McMahon, the founder. I remember years after I go to my dad like, "Was there a guy, Jim McMahon, there in those early days?" He's like, "Yeah, he always bought us pizzas at the end of the day. Very nice guy." So, my dad was from Italy and he didn't understand why grown men in tights were hitting each other over...

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Book a meeting at NAB NY with VidOvation CTO, Jim Jachetta.  Learn what's new from VidOvation and our partners at NAB NY 2022

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VidOvation provides television production, broadcasting, wireless, distribution, and streaming systems that simplify your workflow and save costs. Expect at-home remote production (REMI) without headaches. Create more Live Content while saving costs. Demand frame-accurate genlock & lip-sync across multiple untethered cameras.

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Ensure legal compliance in your in-house IPTV & digital signage system. Expect industry-approved Verimatrix or Pro:Idiom DRM & encryption. Integrate a custom TV distribution system into your existing infrastructure.

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Creating More Content For A Multimedia Audience   SESSION DETAILS For broadcasters, sports organizations, and other rights holders, the hunt to find new sources of audience-building content – and the associated revenue streams they can provide – is an ongoing challenge. Recent technology advances in the areas of AI-driven systems, private 5G networks, and innovative […]

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Book a meeting at NAB NY with VidOvation CTO, Jim Jachetta.  Learn what's new from VidOvation and our partners at NAB NY 2022

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Book a meeting at NAB NY with VidOvation CTO, Jim Jachetta.  Learn what's new from VidOvation and our partners at NAB NY 2019.

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On TechTime with Nathan Mumm, Micro-transactions for your car? Recent images from NASA reveal previously unseen regions of space. Amazon Prime Day review. Interview with the CTO of VidOvation, Jim Jachetta, on bonded cellular | Air Date 7/10 – 7/16/2022     Nathan Mumm: Well, now that we got our whiskey out of the way, […]

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Learn how to design a state-of-the-art Enterprise IPTV and Digital Signage system. Learn to avoid costly mistakes and get support for LIVE TV distribution to the desktop, laptop, smartphone, tablets, smart tv, set-top box, and more. Do not get stuck with one content provider (CATV/SAT) or without an open architecture.

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The HCAM is highly flexible and features configurable mounting options and video interfaces, allowing the unit to be mounted to broadcast cameras for sporting events, ENG cameras for news and even prosumer cameras to broaden the market reach. With user interchangeable RF modules and a range of software options, the HCAM continues the line of innovative, high-performance wireless camera systems from Vislink.

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Signal Transport: IP, 5G, RF, and Bonded Cellular There are more options than ever for getting a signal from point A to point B (and even C, D, and E) and transport technologies continue to evolve rapidly. Signal transport service and technology providers discuss some of the latest developments that can make a difference to […]

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At-Home Production (REMI) using Cellular & the Public Internet Maintain Frame-accurate Genlock and Lip Sync across Multiple Handheld Cameras for Your Live Remote Production Ken Kerschbaumer (00:05): Hi everyone. And welcome to our first panel discussion of the day. Obviously our goal with this event is talking about remote production. But we want to take […]

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Learn about: PGA TaylorMade Driving Relief At-home Production using AVIWESTMore efficient ways to contribute and distribute live television and video. Today it is more of a necessity during these uncertain times with social distancing. Address the challenge of maintaining frame-accurate video genlock and lip sync across multiple cameras for wireless at-home live production or REMI.

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Good afternoon everybody, and welcome to our first discussion for the At-Home series, three week event, here at SVG that'll cover various aspects of the whole move towards at-home production. As we know, the last two months to three months have really seen a big uptick in at-home production, some of it planned. Actually, almost none of it planned. But it's been a great learning experience and we have some experts involved in the industry, to kind of share their thoughts with us. We have Kyle Arrowsmith, who is the MLB Network engineer. One of, I'm assuming, Kyle, correct?

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Welcome to today's At-Home Tech Focus. You know we're focusing on this episode on live events, and we have four grade experts from four grade companies to discuss what's going on. Obviously the last eight weeks to 10 weeks, I've seen a massive change in the definition of what exactly is At-Home because literally everybody is at home. Let me introduce our panelists real quickly. We have Matthew Goldman from MediaKind, Jim Jachetta from VidOvation, Josh Liemer from VISTA WorldLink and Dan Maloney from Matrox Video. Josh, you are in the production spotlight with your facilities down in Miami.

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Correct lens distortion in live video in real-time.  Maximize the impact and value of your media assets. Watch and learn from MC Patel about the top four use cases in which real-time correction of lens distortion can transform live video into a valuable addition to your live production. Small broadcast-quality HD cameras with wide-angle or fisheye lenses are both a practical and cost-effective solution for live sports and reality TV broadcasts, as well as a host of other applications including medical, forensics/security, concerts and other live events, covert wildlife image capture, electronic newsgathering, and more. Due to their compact size and lower cost, such cameras can be deployed with much greater flexibility than larger broadcast cameras to bring viewers new or unusual perspectives. Unfortunately, the wide field-of-view lenses typically used with such “micro-cameras” give rise to lens distortion and curvilinear perspective image artifacts resulting from camera positioning. To incorporate live video from HD micro-cameras into high-quality applications, broadcasters and production companies must be able to correct for these distortions in real-time.     Highlights:

  • Removal of Curvilinear Artifacts
  • Adjustment of Rotation
  • Virtual Camera Off-set
  • Optimization of Zoom

Geometry plays a big role in the world in which we live. Straight lines and the shapes they create are included in much of what we see before us. Geometric optical lens distortion changes the way lines appear on the screen. This is a problem facing many modern videographers as the use of fisheye and wide-angle live HD cameras become more fluent in the mainstream recording. While wide-angle cameras provide an added level of depth which standard lenses don’t capture, it does pose some problems in terms of rectilinear projection. The lines which were once straight beginning to curve and distort around the edges of the shot. This optical aberration makes it difficult for viewers to determine what they’re looking at in the moment. For videographers with the time to correct these issues during the editing process, it’s not a problem. However, live broadcasters recording sports games, local news, research for the medical industry, or even corporate AV, are unable to rectify the distortion before the image reaches viewers. This is where VidOvation’s AlphaEye becomes an asset. Transcript:   Jim Jachetta (00:00): Good morning everyone. I’m Jim Jachetta, CTO and co founder of VidOvation. Today we have a very special guest, my good friend MC Patel. He is the CEO of Alpha Image, and today he’s going to talk about a very innovative product he has called the Alpha Eye. Now all of us people in the television industry and the video industry, we’ve all seen distortion or artifacts in video with fisheye lens, wide angle lenses. Jim Jachetta (00:49): So I’ll give you an example. It’s not uncommon to have a wide angle shot above a basketball basket on...

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The Internet Video Problem:

The Internet was never designed for Video

"Best-Effort” Transport Only

No Prioritization

Routers Drop Packets to Alleve Congestion

Dynamic Load Balancing Reorders Packets

Traffic is either UDP or TCP

UDP Transport is Real-Time, but Lossy

No Inherent Packet Recovery

No Guarantees on Packet Order

TCP Uses Positive Acknowledgement Packet Recovery

Not Real-time: Pauses for Unrecoverable Packets

Max Bitrate Limited by Distance & Node Hops

The Internet Video Solution: ARQ - Automatic Repeat Request

Automatic Repeat reQuest

Feedback Requests Resending Lost Packets

Receiver Delay to Allow Time for Recovery

Add Receiver Buffer to Create Delay

More Resilience → Larger Buffer

Lower Latency → Smaller Buffer

Capable of 100% Recovery

Capable of Full Recovery with Large Loss %

Zero Overhead on a Clean (Lossless) Network

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V-Nova – At-home Production, Contribution, and Distribution over Managed Networks         MPEG-5 LCEVC – Low Complexity Enhance Video Coding A new standard that alleviate the challenges of video streaming on a massive scale Data stream structure defined by two-component streams A base stream decodable by a hardware decoder An enhancement stream suitable […]

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Founded in 2008, ABonAir offers robust wireless microwave solutions for live broadcast, outdoor production, sports, and news. The ABonAir wireless video transmission systems offer the lowest latency, intercom, and camera control in a small fully integrated package.

FlagShip AB512 HD Wireless Video Camera Link

7msec Delay

Integrated Intercom

Camera Control

Ideal applications

Broadcast

Remote Production

Studios

Electronic News Gathering

Sports

AB512-XR Long Range Wireless Video Camera Link

7msec Delay

Up to 10 miles

Integrated Intercom

Camera Control

AB612 4K UHD with 12G SDI Interface

HDR

Integrated Intercom

Camera Control

Fiber Optic Coverage Extenders.

Wireless Teleprompter and Video return

Integrated option for both AB512 and AB612

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Learn about: PGA TaylorMade Driving Relief At-home Production using AVIWESTMore efficient ways to contribute and distribute live television and video. Today it is more of a necessity during these uncertain times with social distancing. Address the challenge of maintaining frame-accurate video genlock and lip sync across multiple cameras for wireless at-home live production or REMI.

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You're Invited to our Webinar Series. Wednesdays at 10 AM Pacific on the dates listed below:

May 6 - Take a Leap Into The Future of Mobile Journalism

May 13 - NAB Updates

May 20 - Turn Your Event Into a Success Story With Transmitters & Encoders

June 3 - Live Contribution & Content Sharing

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You're Invited to our AVIWEST Webinar Series. Wednesdays at 10 AM Pacific on the dates listed below:

May 6 - Take a Leap Into The Future of Mobile Journalism

May 13 - AVIWEST NAB Updates

May 20 - Turn Your Event Into a Success Story With AVIWEST Transmitters & Encoders

June 3 - Live Contribution & Content Sharing With AVIWEST

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Our foremost experts in broadcast, sports, and news production are going to walk through exciting portfolio enhancements initially planned to be showcased at NAB by AVIWEST. It will include an update on our 5G transmitters, the new rack-mount encoder RACK200 and RACK300, and much more. What I want to start with is this Emmy Award story. So over the last two years, we have been very delighted to be awarded at NAB with an Emmy award for our bonding technology. So it's the second year in a row we are getting this award. Unfortunately, we missed the ceremonies this year, but still we got that Emmy. This Emmy Award is about our bonded cellular technology, which is called SST. SST is our proprietary IP protocol being used in all of AVIWEST products, providing a very reliable and robust transmission paths over unmanaged IP networks. Unmanaged IP at first of course can be cellular, but it can be public wifi, public long-range internet, or best report satellite services.

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