The past few months have seen a glut of fresh announcements, but don’t worry, FEED has you covered! We break down hot topics, industry vendor news – and more! TECHNOLOGY & DEPLOYMENTS
WALL-TO-WALL VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
LED virtual production studio ARwall and creative content company Butcher Bird Studios have combined to release a lens- emulation solution – ARFX Lens.
Rene Amador, CEO at ARwall, comments: “Working directly with major studios has given us insight into the best applications of XR virtual production.”
In a bid to make virtual production more accessible, ARFX will allow independent filmmakers access to the same tools available to major studio productions. “This new ARFX Lens integration of Canon – with our ARFX Pro plug-in for Unreal Engine – drives lens emulation for green/blue screen, AR overlays and edge matte set extensions, all in one product. Just plug in the serial cable to your on-set workstation’s USB port and it tracks focus and zoom, complete with lens distortion. “No additional video cables or gear-heavy lens encoders are required. There’s no set-up time at all, it’s plug-and-play – just connect the lens to your EF mount camera and it’s ready to shoot,” concludes Amador.
PTZ PERFECTION
INTEGRATING MODULES
As trends surrounding PTZs continue to grow exponentially in 2022, a new launch arrived from Lumens. The VC-R30 IP PTZ comes with Visca control, as well as a new-generation Sony sensor. “Our customers increasingly need cameras that have the flexibility to adapt. The VC-R30 is ready to fit into traditional video workflows, IP-based streaming networks and interactive communication systems,” states general manager of Lumens Europe, Joris Nevens. The VC-R30 offers simultaneous 3G-SDI, HDMI, USB 3.0 and Ethernet video connectors, which allow for improved workflow flexibility.
Powered by Viz Engine, Vizrt’s latest announcement of Viz Trio is a module that can now be added to Grass Valley’s AMPP system for cloud-based live production and playout. Using the integration, customers will be able to easily access and deploy Vizrt graphics throughout playout tools, via GV AMPP. “Graphics are the most powerful tool a visual storyteller has access to. Engaging, realistic imagery adds visual quality, explaining complex concepts in seconds – this gives immeasurable benefit to the audience and the customer. Now, even more storytellers can access our innovative, creative graphics tools from within the AMPP system,” describes Gerhard Lang, Vizrt CTO. Viz Trio is also an NDI-native solution and will fit into any NDI-backed workflow. Coupled with graphics from Vizrt – through Viz Trio – endless possibilities are unlocked, for customers to create and distribute live content through the cloud.
The camera contains a 12x optical zoom lens, suitable for any location – from an auditorium to a small studio. On top of this, the autofocus system enables the VC-R30 to deliver sharp pictures. Covering a 72.5° horizontal FOV and with plug-and-play USB, the camera is also deployable for visual radio production. Compliant with most video production, video conference and streaming applications, the camera can be positioned upright or inverted to suit your space.
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