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www.inbroadcast.com | IBC2016 InShow Guide | 9-13 September

Sync While You Shoot
A unified timecode infrastructure and centralised remote device control can
significantly speed up both the production and post-production workflow,
saving time and money...

R is dominating the
headlines
from
the
broadcast industry shows
this year, and it appears
competition from streaming
is probably giving the highest
echelons of the broadcasting
community the most sleepless
nights. But at an operational
level, amongst the crews on
the ground, there are two
smaller, sub-trends emerging
that are having a massive
impact on day-to-day filming -
data management and remote
device control. We're expecting
these two subjects to dominate
many conversations on our
stand at IBC2016. Fortunately,
we're armed with solutions.
Remaining In Sync
To deliver the incredible visual
effects promised by VR and to create
the ambitious, polished broadcast
productions required to compete
with the output from the streaming
networks, footage is being captured
from an increasing number and variety
of camera sources. Ensuring this influx
of data is not only captured and stored
effectively, but also synchronised,
is a persistent headache for both
crews and post-production teams.
Manually checking and re-jamming
every individual timecode unit at
regular intervals throughout a shoot
is not always an option, and fixing
sync issues in post-production is a

Timecode Systems'
:pulse offers a Wi-Fi control centre

time-consuming, manual process. Our
solution provides film and broadcast
crews with a convenient, robust and
reliable way to sync while they shoot.
The latest additions to our
product range have been designed
specifically to deliver new synergies
to busy crews on multicamera shoots.
Firstly, we have the :pulse. Used
in its simplest form, the :pulse is a
highly accurate timecode, genlock
and word clock generator with an
integrated RF transceiver to ensure
rock solid synchronisation with zero
drift between timecode sources. But,

wireless sync and control
capability by adding the
functionality to remotely
monitor and operate from
BLINK Hub the camera and
audio equipment to which
Timecode Systems' devices
are connected. For example,
we've already developed
a bespoke remote device
control solution for Sound
Devices
6-Series
mixer/
recorders, and the launch of
the SyncBac PRO provides
bespoke sync and control
capabilities
for
GoPro®
HERO4® Black and Silver
cameras.
As non-timecoded cameras,
GoPro footage in the past had
BLINK Hub app dashboard to be manually synchronised
as well as being a hub for timecode in post-production, significantly adding
and metadata exchange, it's also to the edit time. SyncBac PRO is a
a powerful centre for wirelessly clip-on, wireless, embedded timecode
controlling devices on multicamera sync solution for HERO4 Black and
shoots.
Silver cameras, and is among the first
accessories to be verified by the new
Remote Device Control
'Works with GoPro' initiative. HERO4
With a :pulse set as the timecode cameras with the SyncBac PRO can
master unit, users can use the device's now generate embedded timecode at
integral Wi-Fi connectivity or a wired source, which is then stamped within
connection to the Ethernet port, to the camera's MP4 file. This allows
open the BLINK Hub app from their GoPro footage to be drawn into an edit
smartphone (iOS or android), tablet workflow in the same way as any other
or laptop. This launches a dashboard professional camera.
that centrally displays all Timecode
Using the :pulse as a mini baseSystems timecode sources on set. station, SyncBac PRO users can also
From here, users can monitor and see and remotely control multiple
control the battery levels, sync GoPro HERO4 Black and Silver cameras
status, and change the centrally from the BLINK Hub app on
settings of multiple any smartphone, tablet or desktop.
Timecode Systems' This includes the ability to start
devices centrally recording remotely or put the camera
from a single to sleep when not required - a great
screen.
By way to maximise battery life when
enabling crews to cameras are gear-mounted or not
monitor
and easily accessible.
synchronise
In a multicamera or VR environment,
v i d e o having this level of central control
and
sound of all of the timecode, camera, and
timecode sources audio devices on set considerably
centrally, at the point of shooting, streamlines the production workflow
the app can help avoid the time by reducing time and cost. This is one
and cost of having to manually fix trend in the broadcast industry we're
any synchronisation issues during certain will never go out of fashion.
post-production.
Visit us in Hall 11, stand B30.
We are now building on this core
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