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Follow on Google News | Broadcast Pix Integrates Panasonic Camera ControlIntroduces new camera control software for its entire range of Slate live video production systems
All Broadcast Pix Slate systems integrate a production switcher, Inscriber CG, clip stores, still stores and multi-view monitoring, among other functions, into a single workstation- “The new Panasonic integrated robotic cameras are a great complement to Broadcast Pix Slate systems, the industry’s leading live integrated production systems,” said Ken Swanton, President of Broadcast Pix. “Together they enable a single operator to create highly engaging live video at a fraction of the cost of conventional live production studios.” Panasonic recently unveiled the AW-HE100, a single-unit robotic camera with integrated lens and pan/tilt systems. The new Broadcast Pix software interfaces with Panasonic robotic cameras including the popular AW-HE100, as well as conventional Panasonic pan/tilt cameras. The ability to control multiple cameras directly from the Broadcast Pix eliminates the need for a separate camera operation control panel which streamlines workflow, reduces equipment costs by several thousand dollars and minimizes space requirements in the control room. And the Broadcast Pix system can access 100 preset positions per camera, significantly more than alternative systems. Broadcast Pix Slate systems also allow operators to incorporate camera movements into the switcher's sequence memory system. The Broadcast Pix sequence memory system surpasses those in other professional switchers by communicating with its graphics and clips stores, instead of only the switcher. The added strength of incorporating camera moves enables one sequence to for example, position a camera to a speaker and fade on the speaker’s name. The result is a more efficient use of manpower in the control room. The Broadcast Pix Slate system’s control panel includes a three-access joystick which controls a camera’s tilt/pan and zoom functions, and interprets fast and slow camera movements based on the force applied on the joystick. The panel’s knobs control focus, iris and other functions, and its PixButtons control preset positions and CCU functions like white balance. These unique PixButtons feature built-in displays that dynamically change to highlight which camera and presets the operator is controlling, among other settings. Broadcast Pix Slate systems already have optional camera control software for Sony and Hitachi robotic cameras. About Broadcast Pix Broadcast Pix is the leader in combining technologies from the computer and live television equipment industries to create an innovative family of live video production systems. Broadcast Pix systems are a fraction of the cost of conventional live video production solutions, yet retain their fast action control and non-stop, on-air robustness. They can be run by a single operator instead of requiring a team. Customers include over 800 leading broadcasters (including CBS, NBC and ESPN), webcasters, cable stations, stadiums, corporate, education, religious and government studios in over 50 countries. Broadcast Pix is based at 3 Federal Street, Billerica, Massachusetts, with offices throughout North America and in Europe. See www.broadcastpix.com. Broadcast Pix and Slate are trademarks of Broadcast Pix, Inc. Patented. Inscriber is a Trademark of Harris Corporation. Panasonic is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Editor’s Note: Color product photographs are available upon request. # # # Pipeline Communications is a full service public relations agency, serving clients in the high-technology sector for a variety of markets. The firm is based in Montclair, New Jersey and has been in business since 1995. End
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