Telecast IBC2010 Preview, CopperHeads for ENG, 3D sports

Posted by jakeandtycho - February 28th, 2011

At IBC2010, attendees will see first-hand how we are continuing to expand our product lines to meet the ever-evolving challenges of today’s live studio and remote productions. Via our award-winning solutions, customers can easily and cost-effectively deliver maximum performance in broadcast and motion picture applications through extended camera range, greater control, and faster deployment.

Telecast Products Introduced at IBC2010

Third-Generation CopperHead™ Camera-Mounted Transceivers

The CopperHead™ 3000 Series is the newest addition to our patented CopperHead family of camera-mountable fiber optic transceivers, providing a single fiber optic link between any professional camera or camcorder and the broadcaster’s truck, control room, or “video village” position. The CopperHead 3000 Series can handle all vital camera signals and can be configured for specific applications such as ENG or multicamera use.

At IBC2010, we will introduce the CopperHead™ 3050 — specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of electronic news gathering (ENG) and satellite news gathering (SNG). Also making its European debut is the CopperHead™ 3200, which offers an affordable yet powerful multicasting solution for a range of HD broadcasting applications. Both systems deliver uncompressed HD video and simultaneously transport bidirectional digital (SDI or HD/SDI) and analog (NTSC or PAL) video, as well as all two-way camera control, audio, video, data, sync, tally/call, prompter, and intercom signals between the camera and the base station.

The CopperHead™ 3400, the first CopperHead designed for 3Ality TS5 3D Camera Rigdual-camera 3-D rigs, provides transport of two HD camera signals to the control room or truck with full control of the cameras as well as the 3-D rig’s motor system, all over a thin, lightweight fiber optic cable. The system is equally at home on cameras at live 3-D sporting events and scripted 3-D film and television productions.

HD POV Robotic Links — In New Mini-Mussel Field Enclosures

We will also unveil a new family of HD/POV links for robotic cameras that delivers the established functionality of the company’s original HD/POV solutions, plus the option of Ethernet control, enclosed in small, ruggedized housings at a new, lower price.

The next generation of Telecast’s popular and well-established Viper™ family of fiber optic production systems, the new Mini-Mussel Shell provides a portable and compact universal enclosure for the company’s new line of “T-Block” Viper function modules. Mini-Mussel Shells can be mixed and matched to provide highly customized, portable solutions for electronic field production. Each Mini-Mussel has all of the features customers have come to expect from Viper, including integral optical power metering, informative system LED indicators, and an assortment of powering options.

State-of-the-Art 3-D Production

As state-of-the-art 3-D techniques and equipment continue to transform cinematography and set the bar ever higher for motion picture production companies, Telecast will continue to evolve its solutions to keep pace with the latest 3-D technology developments. At IBC2010, we will demonstrate fiber optic technology that powers the state-of-the-art 3-D cameras used in many of today’s most exciting motion pictures and live events. One such solution is the CopperHead™ 3400.

We will also preview other 3-D concept products, including a prototype of the Telecast Gemini™ 3-D camera rig communication and power support unit.

Watch for some additional industry related announcement at the show!
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SlashGear 101: Spaceflight

Posted by jakeandtycho - February 24th, 2011

It’s said that what’s so amazing about spaceflight is that how fast man has accomplished it. It took less than 60 years from the time that the Wright Brothers stretched their wings at Kitty Hawk to when Yuri Gregarin became the first man to orbit the earth. Less than nine years after that, Neil Armstrong to that one small step, putting man on the moon by the end of the decade. Since then, manned space flight has be confined to low earth orbit, but man has reached far outside it’s solar system with various unmanned probes which have reached the boundaries of interstellar space. So what is spaceflight, how risky is it and is it worth the billions spent every year by taxpayers? This SlashGear 101 will answer some of those questions.

Where did it all begin, and how did we get here?

To pinpoint when man actually had to the dream to “slip the surly bonds of earth and touch the face of god,”* one has to go back to the first early humans who looked up in the night sky and wondered what those bright lights were. But the first documented attempt of spaceflight took place in 1500, in China. A man by the name of Wan Hu stapped hundreds of fireworks to a wooden chair and strapped himself in. It didn’t work out too well for Wan Hu, as the chair exploded and Hu disappeared in a cloud. Legend has it he made it. But in the end, he became the first casualty of spaceflight.

But that didn’t stop others who dreamed someday of going into space. From Galileo, who invented the modern telescope, to Jules Verne, the father of science fiction, man has dreamed about traveling into space. Robert Goddard began experimenting on rockets even before the Wright brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk. But the first successfully rocket flew in 1926. Then, during World War II, Dr. Werner Von Braun designed and built the German’s V2 rocket, the first ballistic missile. It rained down explosives on London in the waining months of the war. Operation Paperclip spirited Von Braun and many of his scientists back to America along with several completed V2 rockets. Others were taken to Russia. And the space race was born.

Round 1 went to the Russians with Sputnik, the first satellite to launch in 1957. America followed up with a series of embarrassing launch failures before they finally made it with Explorer One. Round 2 also went to the Russians with Yuri Gregarin’s epic solo flight. Astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American into space a few weeks later. With round 3, it seemed the Russians couldn’t be stopped as Alexy Leonov became the first man to walk in space. Ed White followed up in Gemini IV.

But it wasn’t long before NASA’s efforts paid off and America’s space program leap-frogged the Russians. By the end of the decade, as promised by President Kennedy, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. Since then, 11 others took that one small step. Then man confined their space efforts to low earth orbit in space stations like Salyut, Skylab, and MIR. Then, in the 90s, in a joint international effort, the International Space Station established a permanent outpost in space. And with the final flights of the space shuttle, NASA will be going dark, of sorts, only relying on piggy back rides to the ISS from the Russian Space Agency.

Robotic probes have gone further, though, traveling to Mars, Venus, just about every planet in our solar system. And some have left our solar system for the dark reaches of the interstellar Void. And countries like China, Japan, and the European Space Agency all have their sites of going into space.

Isn’t it too risky?

Manned space flight is very risky. To date, over 450 astronauts have gone into space. 22 have died either in accidents related to space flight or in space itself. And that doesn’t include ground personnel who have died as a result of explosions and mishaps. Is it risky? Absolutely. Is it worth it? I’ll leave it to Astronaut Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, who said: “If we die, we want people to accept it. We’re in a risky business, and we hope that if anything happens to us it will not delay the program. The conquest of space is worth the risk of life.”

Why is it worth the risk?

Some people think that man is wired for exploration. From the early humans who sought to cross vast expanses of Ocean for trade, to the Viking explorers who rowed across the Atlantic to settle in North America before Columbus. There’s even evidence that long before that, people were exploring our world, and looking to the stars. So perhaps we’re wired for exploration.

Apollo Astronaut Dave Scott said as he stepped foot on the moon during Apollo 15: “As I stand out here in the wonders of the unknown at Hadley, I sort of realize there’s a fundamental truth to our nature, Man must explore . . . and this is exploration at its greatest.”

It’s to seek knowledge, and discovery. It’s to learn where we’ve been and where we’re going. And it’s to better ourselves for it. In fact, the very mediums we enjoy today in the forms of the Internet, personal computers, wouldn’t be possible if we didn’t explore space.

Isn’t it too expensive?

It’s true that spaceflight is expensive. According to a recent survey, the Public believes that the Federal government spends 20% of it’s budget to go into space. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, compared to how much we spend and how much benefit we receive, it’s the best deal going.

By the numbers, it costs nearly 0 million to launch and operate the space shuttle on a mission. Now that seems like a lot of money. But it really isn’t. At it’s height of the Apollo program, NASAs budget represented 4.41% of the Federal budget that was only for one year. Immediately after it began to decline, even before we landed on the moon. Currently, NASAs budget is .60% of the federal budget. That includes manned spaceflight, robotic missions to deep space, research on aviation and even global warming. All for less than 1%. It amounts to about less than ONE CENT per tax payer.

And here’s what the world gets back for it’s investment: — .6 billion in annual sales and benefits; Over 352,000 (mostly skilled) jobs created or saved,and, 5 million in annual federal corporate income taxes. In addition, for nearly 50 years, NASA has facilitated the transfer of its technology to the private sector, benefiting global competition and the economy. Thousands of innovations in computer technology: Users wouldn’t have the Internet, wouldn’t have laptop computers, cellphones, and more without spaceflight. Weather satellites predict hurricanes, tornadoes, and other complex weather patters. Communications power telephone communications and television broadcasting. Airbags and steel belted tires make our driving safer. Automated flight safety systems in aircraft keep air travel safer. And even that LED HDTV hanging on your wall is all due to spaceflight research. There’s been innovations in dental care, farming technology, hundreds of medical breakthroughs including early cancer detection, and robotic surgery. Archeologists are even using satellites to detect lost civilizations. In fact, readers would be hard pressed not to find an innovation in their home that hasn’t benefited from the research and development done to accomplish spaceflight.

So the question isn’t “can we really afford to go into space with all the need there is on earth.” The question really is, with all the needs here on earth, can we really afford NOT to?


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What are some unique ideas for a black and hot pink themed baby shower? Centerpieces for each table? Favors?

Posted by jakeandtycho - February 18th, 2011

Can't seem to find anything other than diaper cakes. I want this to be really unique and cute! I need any ideas, being it is hard to find anything hot pink and black themed for baby showers.

I am doing a black and pink theme if I have a girl! I like the cake below…

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Anonymous Browsing With Proxy Free Trial Service

Posted by jakeandtycho - February 14th, 2011

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Telecast and JVC work together on CopperHead KA-F790

Posted by jakeandtycho - February 12th, 2011

Telecast and JVC unveiled the CopperHead ProHD KA-F790 camera-mounted fiber optic transceiver at IBC2010 in Amsterdam today. Built exclusively for the JVC GY-HM790 ProHD camera, it is the first CopperHead to provide a direct connection to a camcorder without requiring external cables.

KA F790 camera mountUsing a 68-pin connector on the back of the GY-HM790, the compact KA-F790 attaches directly to the camera body and enables broadcasters to leverage the GY-HM790’s full studio functionality in the field for ENG and SNG.  The short video above shows how to install the Camera unit.

The system simultaneously transports bidirectional digital (SDI or HD-SDI) and analog (NTSC or PAL) video, as well as all two-way camera control, audio, video, data, sync, tally/call, prompter, and intercom signals between the camera head and the remote CopperHead Base Station. The lightweight, 1 RU Base Station is easily integrated into any studio, mobile truck, or portable flypack – and plugs directly into a facility’s switcher, router, intercom, and house sync systems.

The new KA-F790 will be demonstrated at IBC through Sept. 14 by JVC Professional Europe Ltd. (Booth 10.D41).  Stop by their booth and check it out.

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How to Enhance Camcorders With Fiber Optic Transceivers

Posted by jakeandtycho - February 10th, 2011

The most recent version of AV Technology Magazine has an article titled How to Enhance Modern Camcorders With Camera-Mountable Fiber Optic Transceivers written by Telecast’s Director of Product Management Jim Hurwitz.

CopperHead 3050 - fiber optic transceiver for ENG and SNGThe latest generation of fiber optic transceiver technology transforms low cost camcorders into high performance capture tools for a wide range of AV applications, enabling budget-conscious organizations such as houses of worship, educational institutions, and governments to move to multi-camera studio production at a very low cost. Whether transporting video signals from a sports venue to an offsite control room, connecting multiple buildings in a high school or college campus, or transmitting a company CEO’s address to employees in buildings several miles away, fiber makes it possible to get top quality production on a limited budget.

At the recent IBC 2010 that just concluded in Amsterdam we launched a number of new CopperHead systems targeted toward different applications and markets.  The CopperHead 3050 for  Electronic News Gathering (ENG), the CopperHead 3400 for 3D Sports Production and Digital Cinematography and the CopperHead Pro for Image Magnification (I-MAG).  We also announced our partnership with JVC to produce a special version of the CopperHead mated to their GM-HY790 Camcorder.

These solutions cover a broad array of solutions for which we have been receiving requests over the last few years.  With the high bandwidth requirements of modern broadcasting and digital production now is the time to switch to fiber optics.

 

 

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Eliminate Diabetes… Find A Better Manner To Cure This

Posted by jakeandtycho - February 7th, 2011

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It is interesting to note that foods containing refined carbohydrates such as sugar don’t essentially have a high glycemic index and that the inclusion of a moderate consumption of sugars at 10-12 % of complete calorie consumption just isn’t associated to obesity, insulin sensitivity, micronutrient deficiency or altered lipid profiles.

Being diabetic may force you to make numerous sacrifices; significantly on eating. There are some foods that you must keep away from because they can cause your blood sugar level to rise. When that happens, you will feel sick all day long.
What’s even worse is that your body will be inclined to quite a lot of problems, which can be fatal. This is because your vital organs can be damaged. For this reason, you must try your greatest to keep your blood sugar degree stable and beneath control.

An Insulin Pump allows dosages to be shortly adjusted relying on carbohydrate intake, exercise or sickness which everyone knows can send blood glucose levels yo-yoing.

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Second, diabetic sufferers ought to limit the content of ldl cholesterol in their every day diet. When the condition of diabetes will not be well controlled, it’ll easily increase the serum cholesterol, and lead to vascular problems of diabetes, coronary heart disease and so on.

Subsequently, diabetic sufferers ought to limit the content of ldl cholesterol in their every day diet, with lower than three hundred milligrams per day on general. Consequently, diabetic patients should eat less fatty meat and animal giblets akin to coronary heart, liver, kidney, brain and so forth, as a result of these foods all contain a large amount of cholesterol. Instead, they can eat extra lean meat, fish, shrimp and so on.

Your well being is not something that you should take lightly. It never hurts to shell out cash just as long as you have an assurance that you’re healthy.Diabetes is a standard disease that anyone can have together with children car rental singapore. There isn’t any present cure for it yet so you simply need to be vigilant on this one.

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It is very important that you are trying out each possible way for maintaining your sugar levels underneath management this constitutes the key to healthy living. Those who are suffering from situations of excessive blood sugar typically cannot rely upon the natural functioning capabilities of pancreas for producing insulin. There are some external methods and supports that you have to search for to stabilize the blood sugar level.

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