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Bro a d c a s te r s S h o w D a i l y 6 1 M o n d a y, A p ri l 7 , 2 0 1 4 remote control, making the 2KSDI the ultimate mini-camera for live event cov- erage, television and cinema production, aerial imaging and many other HD video applications. The camera is designed around a 2/3-inch global shutter CMOS sensor (12.7mm diagonal) with a full resolu- tion of 2048 by 1088 pixels. Unlike traditional rolling shutter CMOS sen- sors, global shutter sensors capture motion without wobble distortion or "jello" effect. And the 2/3-inch optical format allows a larger pixel design for higher sensitivity, while maintaining the familiar look and depth of field of standard broadcast cameras. For spe- cial applications, 2KSDI models are available with monochrome CMOS sensors (no color filter array) provid- ing high optical resolution and enhanced sensitivity. All models support single-link HD- SDI output formats including 1280 by 720p (23.98-60), 1920 by 1080p (23.98- 30) and 2048 by 1080p (23.98-30). Single-link 3G-SDI output formats are also supported, including 1920 by 1080p (50-60) and 2048 by 1080p (48- 60). All output formats are 10-bit Y'Cb'Cr' with 4:2:2 color sampling, but for a cinema RAW workflow the 10-bit RAW output mode can be enabled. For stereoscopic 3D, live broadcast and other multi-camera applications, a tri- level sync input is provided. The camera uses a standard C-mount allowing many lens options, including a variety of compact C-mount lenses as well as F-mount, B4-mount or PL-mount IO Industries ( Cont'd. from p. 1) lenses (using additional adapters). EF or EF-S lenses can be attached and con- trolled by the camera using the 2KSDI EF Mount Adapter, allowing remote con- trol of focus and aperture settings. For precise color accuracy, each camera is factory-calibrated to the latest SMPTE 274M (ITU-R BT.709) interna- tional colorimetry, with presets for 3200K and 5600K. However, the Color Correction Matrix and Saturation con- trols are all user-adjustable, allowing color matching of the 2KSDI with other studio cameras. All settings are fully configurable with an easy-to-use handheld remote and on-screen display. The on-screen display is overlayed on the primary SDI output which can be connected to an SDI moni- tor or electronic viewfinder. The second- ary SDI output is left clean for connec- tion to a DVR or broadcast switch. The control interface is RS-485, allowing up to 1000 feet between the remote control and the camera head. Software is provid- ed for USB control from a nearby laptop or tablet, and all control commands are published in the manual, allowing inte- gration with third party remote control panels (RCPs). The low-heat and low-power design means the camera consumes only 4W (at 12V) but supports 10-19V for use with a variety of power sources. Accessory cables are available with PowerTap adapters for easy connection to batteries. For more information, call 519-663- 9570, email sales@ioindustries.com, visit www.ioindustries.com or stop by booth #C147 at NAB. we see the convergence of the still and motion markets first-hand," said C. David Tobie, Product and Technology Manager for Datacolor. "We've designed our products to be compatible with both photo and video workflows as more and more photographers move toward video, and digital continues to rapidly take over the videography market." Datacolor Spyder Calibration Tools for Videography: Spyder ® 4ELITE Spyder4ELITE offers computer display calibration for video editing workstations as well as other computer displays and computer-driven projectors. Includes video calibration stan- dards such as NTSC, PAL/SECAM and Rec 709. Spyder ® 4TV HD Spyder4TV HD provides simple calibra- tion for video reference displays, home theaters, TVs and front projectors. Includes calibration target DVDs and Blu-ray discs, plus the Spyder web used for attachment to large screens. Adjust color, tint, brightness, contrast and white point preset to ensure an accurate display of your video on screen. SpyderCUBE ® SpyderCUBE is the portable tool used for white balancing and exposure adjusting still and video. It provides primary and Datacolor ( Cont'd. from p. 1) secondary light source info, can be vec- tor-scoped for color balance and expo- sure points and includes spectral high- light and black trap data. Portable, mountable, durable and simple to use. SpyderLENSCAL ® SpyderLENSCAL is used for determining the focal plane in shallow depth-of-focus video shots, where focus is hard to see on small camera LCDs and small video ref- erence displays. SpyderLENSCAL can help find both ends of a focal shift shot and reduce the number of elements controlled live during complex zoom or pan shots with or without focal shift. Use with both focal ring and follow-focus sys- tems. Works well with false color sharp- ness indicators. SpyderCHECKR ® SpyderCHECKR, a camera color calibra- tion target, includes software capable of correcting camera color and matching captures from different cameras. It can be used in multiple applications, including Lightroom, to correct the color of video clips and match the color in clips from different cameras. The gray face of the SpyderCHECKR card is used for white balancing and exposure compensation in- camera and in post-processing; critical for DSLR Video. Portable, mountable, and simple to use, with replaceable cards. For more information, visit www.data color.com/nab or stop by booth #C12434. remodel or new facility, we typically col- laborate with the client from the very beginning of a project, serving as an interface with engineering and architec- tural design firms as needed, providing space planning services, and identifying specific requirements right down to heat- ing/cooling loads and the locations of power receptacles and feeds. We help the client plan elements such as room layouts and acoustic criteria for their technical spaces. Quite often, our team will work with the client to develop a complete technical budget based on a comprehen- sive list of equipment, whether sourced from us or another company. In terms of system design services, we can accommodate the requirements and resources of every kind of client – from those with robust engineering departments to those with none. Our team can tackle any piece of a fixed or mobile broadcast facility design, and I can't think of one type of television facil- ity that we haven't built. BSD: What makes Beck TV unique? FB: Beck TV is first and foremost an engineering firm, and this means that ours is a service company. Unlike the many competitors that started in integration as a way to sell equipment, we did nothing but engineering for years, just designing, building and integrating systems. It was only later that our clients finally began to insist that we be able to sell them the equipment they needed. Though Beck has Beck TV ( Cont'd. from p. 1) evolved into an engineering and integra- tion firm that can source equipment, our unique history and the institutional intelli- gence we gained as a service business remain evident in our work today. We use all in-house engineering and wiring talent and don't rely on a contract labor pool. Our employees understand that the client is king. We go the extra mile and we do whatever we can to ensure a successful project. Our clients tell us that it's this approach that brings them back to Beck again and again. BSD: How is Beck TV an innovator? FB: As an integration firm, Beck TV adapts as quickly to change as our clients do. Our work is client-driven, but that's not to say it's not innovative. Many of our customers have projects that are based on using cutting edge, new tech- nology, so we are continually tasked with leveraging that new technology. We were delivering video via internet before MPEG was even a standard, and are cur- rently stuffing custom made airplane- ready racks full of fiber based 3G equip- ment for international use. We strive to design operationally superior solutions that achieve our clients' goals elegantly and cost-effectively. For this reason, sys- tems that we designed and built years ago still support production of some of the world's biggest broadcast events. For more information, visit www .becktv.com, call 512-252-7555, email rhajdu@becktv.com or stop by booth #C9525. compressed gas. Lately I've seen a num- ber of sporting events dealing with rain on the lens, from NFL football games to Olympic ski racing. It's a very common problem. We think we have a solution that a lot of people will be excited about! We are also introducing our new professional-quality, miniature parabol- ic microphone to our existing product line. This parabolic is small enough to be mounted almost anywhere, including on the camera itself. It allows customers to use the lavaliere microphone that they already own as a lobar microphone. Its performance is comparable to high-end shotgun microphones, and because the lavaliere is located within the parabolic dish, it tends to be more wind resistant. While it has a wide range of applica- tions, it is especially well suited for the EFP market. BSD: For those who may not be familiar with parabolic microphones, can you explain what they are? PT: A parabolic microphone is actually a device that collects sound energy and focuses it on a standard microphone. It's like a telescope for your ears. The ampli- fication is quite startling! BSD: What is unique about your para- bolic microphones? PT: The primary answer is operator safe- ty. Our parabolics are often very close to the field of play and quite frankly, it's not Klover Products ( Cont'd. from p. 1) always a safe place. We invested a lot of time and energy to make our parabolics as safe as possible. All sharp protrusions have been removed from the front sur- face of our products, and our modular components are constructed so they absorb the impact instead of passing it on to the operator. In addition to having great defini- tion and clarity, our designs are very modular which allows for easy setup and flexibility. We have also incorporat- ed vibration isolation between the mod- ules to insure that vibrations are not picked up by the microphone. BSD: What makes Klover Products unique as a company? PT: My partner and I are both problem solvers. That's what we love to do! Patrick Santini owns Kewner, LLC and has been providing unique staging solu- tions to the broadcast industry for years. I have an engineering background and have spent my entire career working with automated equipment. Together we pro- vide a great combination of his experi- ence and my fresh perspective. In addition, being small allows our company to be very flexible. We have already provided several custom varia- tions of our products. In fact, our minia- ture parabolic is the direct result of a request made at last year's NAB show! For more information, visit www.klover products.com, call 888-299-9009, email sales@kloverproducts.com or stop by booth #C562.