Name
Technology in Action - Tech Treks #1
Date & Time
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Description

Please meet your tour guide at the entrance to the Solutions Hub at the start time or 5 minutes prior to the tour.

Group 1: SMPTE ST 2110:

Tour Guide: John Maizels
Time: Tuesday, 11-11:30
Companies:

  • Meinberg: Experience a live demo of ST 2110 streams with and without PTP enabled, showcasing how devices behave differently with or without PTP lock. Meinberg will also highlight their validated list of edge devices, offering peace of mind for consultants and integrators in designing reliable media solutions.

  • Mediaproxy: This stop will cover Mediaproxy's LogServer, which offers automated monitoring and event notifications for a range of signal formats and modulation schemes, supporting end-to-end signal workflows. It handles signal origination (using SDI & ST2110), processing (signal I/O, SCTE insertion, closed captions, ABR encoding), and distribution via TSoIP and HLS/DASH. The system also manages satellite uplinks/downlinks, fiber I/O, CDN routing, and return paths, providing comprehensive visibility and monitoring across the entire workflow.

  • Megapixel: Discover the HELIOS LED Processing Platform, which natively ingests 100G ST 2110 and demonstrates the advantages of network-based infrastructure for film and broadcast. Learn how this solution supports high-resolution video environments with ease and flexibility.

  • intoPIX: A live demo will showcase ST 2110 software apps and FPGA devices using JPEG XS for efficient video transport. intoPIX will demonstrate how their JPEG XS profiles improve infrastructure flexibility without compromising on latency or video quality across various production settings.

 

Group 2: Innovations in Live Video Processing

Tour Guide: John Ellerton
Time: Tuesday, 11-11:30
Companies:

  • Riedel Communications Inc. – Learn about cutting-edge real-time video, audio, and data transmission technology. They will be discussing MediorNet and HorizoN, and will also cover the Simplylive Production Suite.
  • Sony Electronics Inc. – Discover the latest innovations in live production, including HDR and 4K workflows.

 

Group 3: HDR Innovations in Media Production

Tour Guide: Juan Reyes
Time: Tuesday, 11-11:30
Companies:

  • Neoti dvLED: Neoti will showcase their UHD Pro LED display, the world’s only LED panel validated by Pantone for delivering true-to-life color fidelity. Their European manufacturing ensures top-tier security and quality for video signals, catering to the highest production standards.

  • Colorfront: Explore their HDR monitoring solutions designed for accurate SDR and HDR image display. They will also demonstrate how innovative software tools assist DITs, DPs, and directors in maintaining creative control throughout the production process.

  • SmallHD/Teradek: SmallHD will team up with Teradek to present color-accurate 4K HDR live feeds, enhancing visibility at every production stage. They will show how this collaboration supports decision-making for productions of all sizes with real-time, high-quality monitoring.

  • Rohde & Schwarz: Rohde & Schwarz will discuss challenges in mastering and distributing feature films and episodic TV, focusing on their R&S®CLIPSTER tool. This tool enables fast IMF and DCP mastering with the flexibility to handle multiple file types and codecs seamlessly.

Technical Depth of Presentation
Intermediate
Take-Aways from this Presentation

Gain insights from SMPTE partners on their recent projects, the challenges they encountered, and the solutions they developed in these partner program sessions.