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Broadcast Pix To Showcase Expanded
Family Of Production Tools At IBC
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or the ﬁrst time at IBC, Broadcast
Pix will show its expanded family
of Flint integrated production
switchers, standalone fX3D real-time
3D graphics and ReVue HD slow
motion replay systems, and VOX Lite
visual radio option.
The company will also demonstrate
its ClearKey next generation
chromakey upgrade, which is part
of new Version 3.0 software for
Flint and Version 4.0 software for
Granite and Mica.
ClearKey handles challenging
visuals and creates more realistic
shadow and lighting effects with
its precise, highly adjustable
keying. Robust colour correction
removes the most stubborn spill
from chromakeyed objects, while
its key crop function can conﬁne
the keying effect to certain areas of
the screen. Intuitive controls make
it easy to adjust chromakey colour
as well as lighting, shadow and spill
correction effects.
Flint handles the entire production
workﬂow, from ingest to distribution,
with a multi-format production mixer
that allows operators to include
cloud-based content from Skype,
Twitter and other resources during
live productions. Other built-in
tools include an internal Inscriber
CG, two-channel clip server, audio
mixer with on-screen stereo faders

and VU meters,
customisable
multi-view and
HD streaming.
All
three
Flint models
f e a t u re t h e
same workﬂow
software tools
but provide
different input
configurations.
The entry-level
system, Flint
LE, supports
three HDMI or
analogue inputs.
Flint LX features
four SDI or HDMI
inputs, while
Flint LS supports The Broadcast Pix family - switchers, graphics and slow motion
of its popular VOX voice-automated
six inputs and
graphic content, complete with a
offers a choice of six SDI or four SDI
built-in 3D modeller and templatevisual radio solution that works
with any Flint, Granite or Mica
and two HDMI or analogue inputs.
based rundown controller.
All models include two additional
Developed in collaboration with
system. It eliminates the need for
network inputs to include content
strategic partner EditShare, ReVue
an operator for live productions, as
from remote computers.
plays back two or four channels of
sophisticated software detects which
Both fX3D and ReVue work
video in sync, so it is easy to cut
microphone is in use and switches
cameras for automatic video-followindependently in existing production
between cameras and ﬁnd the best
audio productions.
environments or can be tightly
replay angle. Its compact controller
integrated with Broadcast Pix
includes a jog/shuttle wheel for
"With support for four microphones,
systems. fX3D's simpliﬁed end-toreviewing footage, intuitive controls
VOX Lite delivers a cost effective
end graphics workflow makes it
for manual and preset playback
way for local radio stations to
easy to create and playout high-end
speeds, and dedicated buttons for
compete in the growing visual radio
graphics. Three software modules
marking in and out points for playback.
marketplace," said Steve Ellis, CEO,
provide an intuitive interface to create
VOX Lite is a small-scale version
Broadcast Pix.

Shotoku Broadcast Systems Plan 'Smart' IBC Exhibition
S

hotoku Broadcast Systems will
anchor its IBC Stand with a new
'smart' rail camera system targeting
the rigorous demands of daily TV
studio use.

Shotoku's SmartTrack provides a
fully integrated system

The SmartTrack system will be on
show alongside Shotoku's advanced
and high-performing control solutions,
pan and tilt heads, robotic and manual
pedestals, and virtual reality products
for OB, studio, ﬁeld production and
legislative applications.
"As always, we are totally committed
to IBC, which is a major event in our
calendar. It allows us to showcase our
systems to visitors from Europe and
so many other parts of the world. It's
a fantastic opportunity to meet new
clients and catch-up with old friends
with whom we've worked for many
years," said James Eddershaw, Sales
Director, Shotoku.
"This year, as usual, we will be
showing a combination of systems
from across our entire range of
camera supports, including for
the ﬁrst time outside the USA the
new SmartTrack rail-based camera
system for ﬂoor or ceiling use."
Shotoku's SmartTrack system is
a fully integrated product based on
the core track-based technology
of MAT, Germany. In combination

with Shotoku pan and tilt heads and
control systems the MAT system is
turned into a solution for TV studio
use, day after day.
It is highly adaptable, supporting
ﬂoor or ceiling operation and a range
of height column conﬁgurations, in
both upright and inverted modes. The
high quality engineering of the MAT
and Shotoku systems ensure that the
system is robust and stable, designed
for long-term use in demanding
environments.
Shotoku's leading advanced
control system will be shown once
again, incorporating the recent
enhancements and expansions
in terms of camera capacity and
dynamic configuration.
Shotoku will also be showing the
latest developments in fully robotic
studio pedestals, providing complete
X-Y-H camera positioning with freeroaming capability, where track
systems would not be appropriate.
Also on show will be Shotoku's
new two-stage TTH1502C carbon
ﬁbre tripod that incorporates the

latest technology to give operators
a lightweight, yet sturdy tripod
system that is perfect for EFP or
documentary production.
The SX300 pan and tilt head
features outstanding balance, a
robust build, an ergonomic design
and offers a high capacity 38kg (83
lbs) payload.
Shotoku's SG900 manual pan
and tilt head offers vibration-free
speed in an ergonomically designed
sturdy package.
Ideal for OB and studio production
with teleprompters or box-type
lenses, the SG900 supports 90 kg
(198 lbs), and features single knob
balance adjustment.
Shotoku VR tracking systems offer
outstanding design features, robust
and reliable platforms for a wide range
of camera and lens configurations.
High-accuracy, real-time data
output with no loss in manual
performance is common to all Shotoku
systems as is compatibility with all
leading VR graphics systems.

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