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optimum value and choice for incoming productions. Sony studio cameras, including HDC-4300’s and XVS switchers, and more than 200 monitors, including OLED screens, have been installed across the three TV studios. There is also a range of Fujinon lenses. Across the three studios, Television Centre provides over 22,000 square feet of shooting space as well as fantastic new post- production facilities, all served by an array of flexible technical and support areas. The revamped TC1, TC2 and TC3 studios range in size, and can accommodate all genres and styles of programming, from sitcoms and panel shows, to major ‘shiny floor’ entertainment and event shows – live and pre-recorded. The facility now boasts a range of new technologies to the benefit of Studioworks’ clients, with major investments made in equipment ranging from the aforementioned 4K studio cameras and lenses, to the latest in gallery control desks. All this helps to make Television Centre an industry-leading production hub. FUJIFILM LONG TERM Elom Bell, the procurement manager from Studioworks, explained the technical situation they were in when looking for new gear for the studios. “It was a strange situation when we were re-equipping, as major formats like UHD and HDR were on the horizon so we had to employ a lot
routing required future-proofing to support 1080p50, UHD1 and other HDR formats, and emerging IP standards. Imagine Communications provided a Platinum IP3 routing platform solution across the three studios to enable the most challenging applications in a live production environment. The powerful signal routing, distribution and monitoring capabilities of Platinum IP3 have been selected to allow Studioworks to adopt any future technology innovations. The routing solution features one 28RU frame dedicated to Studio TC1, and one 28RU frame handling studios TC2 and TC3. In addition to Imagine Communications SDI routing for traditional HD contents, Sony provided the IP infrastructure, enabling 4K. Speaking about the technology fit- out project, David Conway, managing director at Studioworks, said, “The broadcast infrastructure and kit we have selected needs to be robust and flexible to meet the demands of our customers. Having undertaken 18 months of customer consultations and technical evaluations, we believe we have established a technology ecosystem that meets our customers’ requirements both now and in the future.” For cameras, visions mixers and monitors, BBC Studioworks employed Sony’s ‘open standards’ approach to integrate 4K IP solutions with existing HD facilities, offering
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