APPLICATION NOTES
Application Notes
The Kayenne ClipStore Application Note
—by David Casper, (GVB-1-0152B-EN-AN) File size: 3.2 MB, posted Feb 28 2019
The Kayenne ClipStore from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, incorporates K2 media server technology by embedding either a 4-channel K2 Summit or a 2-channel K2 Solo. Each of these server channels records and plays a video and key pair. The ClipStore video and key are kept in one single file (not two files) so that video, key and audio are always synchronized without the need to gang channels.
The Kayenne ClipStore from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, incorporates K2 media server technology by embedding either a 4-channel K2 Summit or a 2-channel K2 Solo. Each of these server channels records and plays a video and key pair. The ClipStore video and key are kept in one single file (not two files) so that video, key and audio are always synchronized without the need to gang channels.
CASE STUDIES
Case Studies
Viacom International Media Networks Case Study
(SDP-5092M) File size: 367.5 KB, posted Feb 26 2013
When Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) needed a reliable playout solution to handle the rapidly expanding channel count at its two main distribution facilities in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and London, they chose the Smart Playout Center™—an automated, multichannel, integrated playout system from Grass Valley®.
When Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) needed a reliable playout solution to handle the rapidly expanding channel count at its two main distribution facilities in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and London, they chose the Smart Playout Center™—an automated, multichannel, integrated playout system from Grass Valley®.
MediaHub Australia: Co-operating to compete Case Study
(RMC-4027M) File size: 786.2 KB, posted Oct 26 2011
Multichannel playout facility designed, installed, and commissioned by the Grass Valley Systems Group
Multichannel playout facility designed, installed, and commissioned by the Grass Valley Systems Group
Thirteen/WNET: The nation’s largest and most watched public TV station pursues a cost-effective HD path with Grass Valley routing Case Study
(RMC-4026M) File size: 827.5 KB, posted Jul 20 2011
Being a public television station, new capital investments are always a concern. Therefore, the Trinix router was purchased used and completely retrofitted with new parts, giving the station lots of room for growth.
Being a public television station, new capital investments are always a concern. Therefore, the Trinix router was purchased used and completely retrofitted with new parts, giving the station lots of room for growth.
Frank Ladner – "Hickory Never Bleeds" Case Study
(PRV-5186M) File size: 546.1 KB, posted Apr 05 2013
As most independent filmmakers will tell you, technology should not get in the way of creativity. It should cost-effectively help the process in a highly transparent way. Frank Ladner said he came to use EDIUS in a very accidental way. He was looking for a stable system after years of frustration using other systems. He got a free 30-day demo version of EDIUS, was easily able to put together a music video with it, and was quite impressed with its features and speed. He soon purchased a full version for his new project.
As most independent filmmakers will tell you, technology should not get in the way of creativity. It should cost-effectively help the process in a highly transparent way. Frank Ladner said he came to use EDIUS in a very accidental way. He was looking for a stable system after years of frustration using other systems. He got a free 30-day demo version of EDIUS, was easily able to put together a music video with it, and was quite impressed with its features and speed. He soon purchased a full version for his new project.
Al Caudullo Productions — Tales from the 3D Road at the Mongolian Golden Eagle Festival Case Study
(PRV-4149M) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Dec 20 2011
Al Caudullo of Al Caudullo Productions writes of his experiences shooting in the rugged highlands of western Mongolia using an entirely 3D-based workflow, including working with the new EDIUS® 3D Preview vNLE software from Grass Valley®.
"During our on-site production, we stretched EDIUS's capabilities to the limit and beyond. It never failed us. We used it in multiple environments, in everything from rugged Mongolian gers to dung-roofed housing. Our immediate concern was to be able to download volumes of 3D footage not only from our cameras and recorders, but to be able to check our dailies. This was to make sure our framing and 3D were within spec and keeping within the storyline. EDIUS was a marvel to work with, easily creating stereo pairs and stereo adjusting using only the Toshiba laptop and a 24-inch LG 3D CinemaDisplay monitor. It was a hit with our hosts and the eagle trainers who flocked around the screen in 3D glasses and adapted to watching 3D as naturally as they would call to their eagles."
Al Caudullo of Al Caudullo Productions writes of his experiences shooting in the rugged highlands of western Mongolia using an entirely 3D-based workflow, including working with the new EDIUS® 3D Preview vNLE software from Grass Valley®.
"During our on-site production, we stretched EDIUS's capabilities to the limit and beyond. It never failed us. We used it in multiple environments, in everything from rugged Mongolian gers to dung-roofed housing. Our immediate concern was to be able to download volumes of 3D footage not only from our cameras and recorders, but to be able to check our dailies. This was to make sure our framing and 3D were within spec and keeping within the storyline. EDIUS was a marvel to work with, easily creating stereo pairs and stereo adjusting using only the Toshiba laptop and a 24-inch LG 3D CinemaDisplay monitor. It was a hit with our hosts and the eagle trainers who flocked around the screen in 3D glasses and adapted to watching 3D as naturally as they would call to their eagles."
Red Union Films: Powder — Real-time, mixed-format post production Case Study
(PRV-4133M) File size: 783.2 KB, posted Jun 28 2011
Owning their own EDIUS systems has enabled Red Union Films to respond to all the creative variables that happen in independent filmmaking, while allowing them to maintain complete control over production from the beginning to the very end.
Owning their own EDIUS systems has enabled Red Union Films to respond to all the creative variables that happen in independent filmmaking, while allowing them to maintain complete control over production from the beginning to the very end.
Kathryn O’Leary: EDIUS in News Case Study
(PRV-4121M) File size: 733.7 KB, posted Feb 03 2011
Veteran news editors at an NBC affiliate station in the central New England area understand that when there's a breaking story to tell, they don't have time for technology. That's why they chose the Grass Valley™ EDIUS® HD editing system, as part of a fast and efficient workflow.
Veteran news editors at an NBC affiliate station in the central New England area understand that when there's a breaking story to tell, they don't have time for technology. That's why they chose the Grass Valley™ EDIUS® HD editing system, as part of a fast and efficient workflow.
Whitewater Media Editing Under Fire Case Study
(PRV-4115M-1) File size: 904.1 KB, posted Apr 06 2011
The promotional video, Journey to the Line, which accompanies the album, was shot on location in Iraq, which is how Paul Bates of Whitewater Media, a veteran of the London post production scene and now an independent movie-maker specializing in music, found himself in the middle of the desert, in mid-summer, shooting and editing in a sandstorm.
The promotional video, Journey to the Line, which accompanies the album, was shot on location in Iraq, which is how Paul Bates of Whitewater Media, a veteran of the London post production scene and now an independent movie-maker specializing in music, found himself in the middle of the desert, in mid-summer, shooting and editing in a sandstorm.
Abraham Joffe Videographers Australia's (and Possibly the World's) First 3D Wedding Case Study
(PRV-4114M-1) File size: 823.3 KB, posted Apr 06 2011
Abraham Joffe Videographers made the transition from 2D HD to 3D editing with the same EDIUS real-time editing system they have been using all along. EDIUS has good support for 3D, so they were completely familiar and comfortable with the way it works, even in 3D.
Abraham Joffe Videographers made the transition from 2D HD to 3D editing with the same EDIUS real-time editing system they have been using all along. EDIUS has good support for 3D, so they were completely familiar and comfortable with the way it works, even in 3D.
Avi Sher: Editing On Location Case Study
(PRV-4113M) File size: 436.9 KB, posted May 10 2011
Avi Sher is a busy video editor, serving a broad range of clients in Israel, including the advertising industry. When it comes to online videos, he finds he is regularly being challenged with one big demand: "the advertising and creative companies want the video ASAP!"
Speed of delivery is just one part of the challenge. For Sher's clients, if a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth a thousand pictures. His clients know what they want, they know the business message they want to deliver, and they want to sit with the editor to make sure the video is done right.
Avi Sher is a busy video editor, serving a broad range of clients in Israel, including the advertising industry. When it comes to online videos, he finds he is regularly being challenged with one big demand: "the advertising and creative companies want the video ASAP!"
Speed of delivery is just one part of the challenge. For Sher's clients, if a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth a thousand pictures. His clients know what they want, they know the business message they want to deliver, and they want to sit with the editor to make sure the video is done right.
EPTV: Nonlinear news editing system offers regional broadcaster the right blend of format support, connectivity and flexibility Case Study
(PRV-4092M-1) File size: 684.2 KB, posted Jan 27 2011
EPTV (Emissoras Pioneiras de Televisão) a major affiliate of the TV Globo Network in Brazil and operator of four TV stations, leverages the latest workflow tools in EDIUS® to produce a variety of original programming for daytime broadcasts and archived (on-demand) playback
EPTV (Emissoras Pioneiras de Televisão) a major affiliate of the TV Globo Network in Brazil and operator of four TV stations, leverages the latest workflow tools in EDIUS® to produce a variety of original programming for daytime broadcasts and archived (on-demand) playback
Rusty Rogers Films: With the Grass Valley EDIUS NLE, embracing new workflows is easy Case Study
(PRV-4091M-1) File size: 636.5 KB, posted Jan 27 2011
After more than 15 years in the video production business, Rusty Rogers understands how critical it is to leverage the latest technology. yet, while embracing many of the latest new media tools in use today by production professionals, he continues to trust his most important projects to an editing platform that he began using in the mid 1990s—The Grass Valley™ EDIUS® NLE.
After more than 15 years in the video production business, Rusty Rogers understands how critical it is to leverage the latest technology. yet, while embracing many of the latest new media tools in use today by production professionals, he continues to trust his most important projects to an editing platform that he began using in the mid 1990s—The Grass Valley™ EDIUS® NLE.
Red Union Films: Awaydays — Real-time, mixed-format post production Case Study
(PRV-4073M-1) File size: 814.8 KB, posted Jan 27 2011
AMG Television Productions: Satisfying The Need For Speed With EDIUS Case Study
(PRV-4064M-1) File size: 660.8 KB, posted Jan 27 2011
Andy Glossop of AMG Television Productions, shoots, edits, and produces extensive coverage for various Race & Rally Championships throughout Great Britain. He edits on an EDIUS system, with its real-time processing and multilayered effects preview, in order to meet tight deadlines.Andy Glossop has a need for speed. Whether it's watching his beloved motor sports racing for pleasure or editing television sports programming for the UK's popular Channel 5, he likes things to happen quickly—give it to him fast and furious!
As owner and executive producer of AMG Television Productions, Glossop understands the unique requirements of digital video production and the increasing demands his clients place on him. It's this need for real-time processing and effects in order to turn around completed projects quickly that led him to use the latest version of Grass Valley® EDIUS® editing software. Glossop is such a fan of EDIUS, he's used every version of the NLE software since 1998.
Andy Glossop of AMG Television Productions, shoots, edits, and produces extensive coverage for various Race & Rally Championships throughout Great Britain. He edits on an EDIUS system, with its real-time processing and multilayered effects preview, in order to meet tight deadlines.
As owner and executive producer of AMG Television Productions, Glossop understands the unique requirements of digital video production and the increasing demands his clients place on him. It's this need for real-time processing and effects in order to turn around completed projects quickly that led him to use the latest version of Grass Valley® EDIUS® editing software. Glossop is such a fan of EDIUS, he's used every version of the NLE software since 1998.
ABS Broadcast: London’s ABSolute Delivery Platform Drives Client Revenue Case Study
(MPS-4011M) File size: 608.7 KB, posted Jun 22 2012
London-based ABS Broadcast is one of Europe's largest independently owned playout and television facilities companies, supporting more than 50 general interest and niche-specific TV channels that are distributed around the world. This includes a full mix of entertainment, movies, music, drama, documentaries, and live news. To meet this need, ABS used to rely on a technical infrastructure outfitted with five boxes from different vendors. But the logistical demands were beginning to get quite extreme. ABS needed a much more elegant solution in order to serve its clients with the best services possible.
Today, ABS services its clients with one of the world's largest media asset management (MAM) systems and the latest K2 Edge™ integrated media server technology from Grass Valley®. The K2 Edge system provides a full suite of channel branding, audio and video file management and scheduling, commercial insertion, and program playout features in a single box.
London-based ABS Broadcast is one of Europe's largest independently owned playout and television facilities companies, supporting more than 50 general interest and niche-specific TV channels that are distributed around the world. This includes a full mix of entertainment, movies, music, drama, documentaries, and live news. To meet this need, ABS used to rely on a technical infrastructure outfitted with five boxes from different vendors. But the logistical demands were beginning to get quite extreme. ABS needed a much more elegant solution in order to serve its clients with the best services possible.
Today, ABS services its clients with one of the world's largest media asset management (MAM) systems and the latest K2 Edge™ integrated media server technology from Grass Valley®. The K2 Edge system provides a full suite of channel branding, audio and video file management and scheduling, commercial insertion, and program playout features in a single box.
SES Platform Services Turnkey Distribution with Grass Valley Integrated Playout Solution Case Study
(MPS-4010M-2) File size: 680.2 KB, posted Sep 27 2012
As an experienced multichannel service provider, SES Platform Services GmbH (formerly ASTRA Platform Services, a division of SES) has built a thriving business helping content owners distribute their programs across Europe. Based on its success in Europe, SES has been expanding its activities worldwide.
SES uses the Nexus integrated playout, Cobalt automation, and PTS scheduling software for many of the playout services it offers: starting from an entry level Playout Basic up to its high-end Playout Pro solution. Grass Valley has taken the Nexus technology and enhanced it with new features in the K2 Edge Integrated Playout System.
As an experienced multichannel service provider, SES Platform Services GmbH (formerly ASTRA Platform Services, a division of SES) has built a thriving business helping content owners distribute their programs across Europe. Based on its success in Europe, SES has been expanding its activities worldwide.
SES uses the Nexus integrated playout, Cobalt automation, and PTS scheduling software for many of the playout services it offers: starting from an entry level Playout Basic up to its high-end Playout Pro solution. Grass Valley has taken the Nexus technology and enhanced it with new features in the K2 Edge Integrated Playout System.
Lindenwood University: Training tomorrow’s video professionals with Grass Valley technology today Case Study
(LPS-4031M) File size: 604.3 KB, posted Aug 26 2011
When students at Lindenwood University graduate from the School of Communications program, they not only have a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of what it takes to operate professional video equipment.
When students at Lindenwood University graduate from the School of Communications program, they not only have a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of what it takes to operate professional video equipment.
Toms River Regional Schools TV-21 Upgrades Educational Production With Indigo Case Study
(LPS-4020M) File size: 634.7 KB, posted Feb 03 2011
Caples Productions Delivering Knock-out Events With Grass Valley Indigo AV Mixer Case Study
(LPS-4019M) File size: 769.5 KB, posted Feb 03 2011
Caples Productions produces a variety of live mixed martial arts events with a Grass Valley Indigo AV Mixer, using it to mix camera angles and audio levels coming from numerous sources. The AV Mixer is part of a fly-pack solution to accommodate space-constrained locations.
Caples Productions produces a variety of live mixed martial arts events with a Grass Valley Indigo AV Mixer, using it to mix camera angles and audio levels coming from numerous sources. The AV Mixer is part of a fly-pack solution to accommodate space-constrained locations.
DeSales University: DeSales Switches to Grass Valley Indigo for “Real World” Education Case Study
(LPS-4018M) File size: 651.4 KB, posted Feb 03 2011
Mobile TV Group Flexes IP Capability with Grass Valley Solutions Case Study
(GVB-2-0746A-EN-CS_MTVG) File size: 908.7 KB, posted Aug 19 2019
A long-time customer, MTVG uses Grass Valley production switchers and over 300 cameras across its fleet. "We value the relationship we have built with Grass Valley over the years; we take a very collaborative approach with the Grass Valley team who are very open to our input as we strive to give our clients what they need today and address their changing requirements." Said Garvin. "We have also worked closely with them in the past in areas such as super slow-motion cameras."
45 FLEX is equipped to support 11 Grass Valley cameras: four LDX 86 Universe super slow-motion HD/3G fiber cameras with IP XCU base stations, LDX 82 Première 720p/1080i fiber cameras with IP XCU base stations, and three LDX 82 Première 720p/1080i triax cameras with twin XCU base stations. It also houses Grass Valley's Kayenne K-Frame X multiformat IP production switcher.
A long-time customer, MTVG uses Grass Valley production switchers and over 300 cameras across its fleet. "We value the relationship we have built with Grass Valley over the years; we take a very collaborative approach with the Grass Valley team who are very open to our input as we strive to give our clients what they need today and address their changing requirements." Said Garvin. "We have also worked closely with them in the past in areas such as super slow-motion cameras."
45 FLEX is equipped to support 11 Grass Valley cameras: four LDX 86 Universe super slow-motion HD/3G fiber cameras with IP XCU base stations, LDX 82 Première 720p/1080i fiber cameras with IP XCU base stations, and three LDX 82 Première 720p/1080i triax cameras with twin XCU base stations. It also houses Grass Valley's Kayenne K-Frame X multiformat IP production switcher.
High Dynamic Range 4K UHD Gets Full Test Run at the Alpine Ski World Cup in Italy Case Study
(GVB-2-0699A-EN-CS) File size: 457.9 KB, posted May 03 2019
Global Production decided to also commit two LDX 86N cameras to shooting at 6X speed in order to create exciting images in super-slow motion. Grass Valley followed these sporting events, technically supporting Global Production, by providing spare equipment and giving support in the management of native live HDR.
The production included a Grass Valley 2 M/E Karrera and Kayenne K-Frame with 192 in and 96 out in 3G, configured in 2.5 M/E 4K UHD with HDR.
Global Production decided to also commit two LDX 86N cameras to shooting at 6X speed in order to create exciting images in super-slow motion. Grass Valley followed these sporting events, technically supporting Global Production, by providing spare equipment and giving support in the management of native live HDR.
The production included a Grass Valley 2 M/E Karrera and Kayenne K-Frame with 192 in and 96 out in 3G, configured in 2.5 M/E 4K UHD with HDR.
Grass Valley Systems Drive Playout and Quality Monitoring at MNN Case Study
(GVB-1-0788A-EN-CS) File size: 749.6 KB, posted Mar 08 2019
Grass Valley's Morpheus and ICE playout systems, Sirius router, and Hyperion monitoring system provide redundancy and top quality of experience while reducing costs.
Grass Valley's Morpheus and ICE playout systems, Sirius router, and Hyperion monitoring system provide redundancy and top quality of experience while reducing costs.
Prince William County Schools Build New Digital Broadcast Operation Case Study
(GVB-1-0787A-EN-CS) File size: 864.4 KB, posted Mar 08 2019
Grass Valley routing, automation, and master control solutions anchor station's migration to digital broadcasting.
Grass Valley routing, automation, and master control solutions anchor station's migration to digital broadcasting.
ANO Sports Broadcasting Selects Grass Valley Routers and Kahuna Switchers Case Study
(GVB-1-0786A-EN-CS) File size: 1.0 MB, posted Mar 08 2019
The Customer
ANO Sports Broadcasting (Panorama) was founded as an autono-mous nonprofit organization by OJSC Channel One, FGUP VGTRK, OJSC NTV-PLUS and the RIA Novosti news agency on December 24, 2009. Russia's Deputy Prime Minister is the head of the Supervisory Board.
The Challenge
Panorama's mission is to provide a national HDTV signal to enable millions of viewers in Russia to watch the Winter Olympic Games and the Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi in 2014, as well as the XXVII World Summer University Games in Kazan in 2013.
The Grass Valley Solution
This project is too large for any one technology provider to create an entire end-to-end solution. Panorama is in the process of creating a multivendor production platform where the most important pre-requi-site for any supplier is that the equipment supplied is "state-of- the-art and capable of keeping abreast of the very latest developments in broadcast technology."
The Customer
ANO Sports Broadcasting (Panorama) was founded as an autono-mous nonprofit organization by OJSC Channel One, FGUP VGTRK, OJSC NTV-PLUS and the RIA Novosti news agency on December 24, 2009. Russia's Deputy Prime Minister is the head of the Supervisory Board.
The Challenge
Panorama's mission is to provide a national HDTV signal to enable millions of viewers in Russia to watch the Winter Olympic Games and the Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi in 2014, as well as the XXVII World Summer University Games in Kazan in 2013.
The Grass Valley Solution
This project is too large for any one technology provider to create an entire end-to-end solution. Panorama is in the process of creating a multivendor production platform where the most important pre-requi-site for any supplier is that the equipment supplied is "state-of- the-art and capable of keeping abreast of the very latest developments in broadcast technology."
Kahuna Multi-Format Switcher Supports Broadcast Station Growth in Southern China Case Study
(GVB-1-0785A-EN-CS) File size: 898.0 KB, posted Mar 08 2019
Kahuna switchers provide efficiency, security and intuitive HD migration pathway at TVS.
Kahuna switchers provide efficiency, security and intuitive HD migration pathway at TVS.
China's Urumqi TV Builds State-of-the-Art HD OB Van on Significant Deployment of Grass Valley Equipment Case Study
(GVB-1-0784A-EN-CS) File size: 852.2 KB, posted Mar 08 2019
Grass Valley Production Switcher, Router, Format Converter, and Infrastructure gear provide flexible, futureproof solution for live news gathering and mobile production.
Grass Valley Production Switcher, Router, Format Converter, and Infrastructure gear provide flexible, futureproof solution for live news gathering and mobile production.
TV Skyline stays ahead of the game with Kahuna and Maverik Case Study
(GVB-1-0783A-EN-CS) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Mar 08 2019
Leading German OB company relies on Grass Valley switchers for reliability and versatility.
Leading German OB company relies on Grass Valley switchers for reliability and versatility.
NEP The Netherlands Migration to IP Case Study
(GVB-1-0782A-EN-CS) File size: 1.8 MB, posted Mar 08 2019
NEP The Netherlands select Grass Valley technology to fulfill their current needs and facilitate their migration to their IP future vision.
NEP The Netherlands select Grass Valley technology to fulfill their current needs and facilitate their migration to their IP future vision.
Driving Broadcast Innovation: Grass Valley and Timeline TV Deliver Live 4K Sports Case Study
(GVB-1-0781A-EN-CS) File size: 1.1 MB, posted Mar 08 2019
Kahuna switcher and Sirius router serve as the UHD backbone for Timeline's game-changing UltraHD 4K mobile production truck.
Kahuna switcher and Sirius router serve as the UHD backbone for Timeline's game-changing UltraHD 4K mobile production truck.
Building IP based production Systems Case Study
(GVB-1-0780A-EN-CS) File size: 819.2 KB, posted Mar 08 2019
BCE Chooses Grass Valley as primary partner for 'RTL City' Project. Grass Valley's experience and product offering was truly unmatched. They quickly understood our business needs and challenges, and have technology that offers flexibility and scalability, making them the right partner to help undertake our IP deployment.
BCE Chooses Grass Valley as primary partner for 'RTL City' Project. Grass Valley's experience and product offering was truly unmatched. They quickly understood our business needs and challenges, and have technology that offers flexibility and scalability, making them the right partner to help undertake our IP deployment.
CTV Partners with Grass Valley for the World's First 4K UHD Broadcast of a Major Music Festival Case Study
(GVB-1-0738B-EN-CS) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Mar 04 2019
CTV, UK
CHALLENGE: Record, transmit and edit three productions at the major music festival in 4K UHD and 5.1 audio simultaneously
SOLUTION: LiveTouch Replay & Highlights System · Rio Editing Integration · Kahuna Multiformat Switcher
CTV, UK
CHALLENGE: Record, transmit and edit three productions at the major music festival in 4K UHD and 5.1 audio simultaneously
SOLUTION: LiveTouch Replay & Highlights System · Rio Editing Integration · Kahuna Multiformat Switcher
Delivering the World's First 4K UHD IP Remote Production Trial Case Study
(GVB-1-0737B-EN-CS) File size: 1.0 MB, posted Mar 04 2019
Gearhouse Broadcast & UEFA: Australia/Germany/UK/US
CHALLENGE: UEFA live remote 4K UHD production tests during the 2017 UEFA European U21 Championship Final
SOLUTION: Kahuna Multiformat Switcher · LiveTouch Replay & Highlights System · Orbit IP Routing Control System · MV820 Multiviewers
Gearhouse Broadcast & UEFA: Australia/Germany/UK/US
CHALLENGE: UEFA live remote 4K UHD production tests during the 2017 UEFA European U21 Championship Final
SOLUTION: Kahuna Multiformat Switcher · LiveTouch Replay & Highlights System · Orbit IP Routing Control System · MV820 Multiviewers
China 4K UHD/HDR IP Installation Case Studies
(GVB-1-0695A-EN-CS) File size: 1.9 MB, posted Nov 19 2018
OB Vans:
·Tencent Video Full IP 4K UHD OB Van ·Xuchang TVS 4K UHD IP OB Van ·Jinan TVS 4K UHD HDR IP OB Van ·SMG Full IP 4K UHD OB Platform
Studios:
·GRT HD/4K UHD Studio Group ·Shandong TVS Media Center IP Studio ·CCTV E16 4K UHD IP Studio
OB Vans:
·Tencent Video Full IP 4K UHD OB Van ·Xuchang TVS 4K UHD IP OB Van ·Jinan TVS 4K UHD HDR IP OB Van ·SMG Full IP 4K UHD OB Platform
Studios:
·GRT HD/4K UHD Studio Group ·Shandong TVS Media Center IP Studio ·CCTV E16 4K UHD IP Studio
Grupo Multimedios: Delivering Top-Quality News and Entertainment for Viewers Across Mexico and Southwestern United States Case Study
(GVB-1-0693B-EN-CS) File size: 945.4 KB, posted Mar 05 2019
The Customer
Grupo Multimedios, Mexio
www.multimedios.com
Grupo Multimedios manages dozens of television stations across Mexico and the Southwestern U.S., and plans to expand production to even more channels and locations next year. The Monterrey-based network of Mexican stations needed a production solution that would help them create high-quality content for existing and future channels. As the company expands to new channels and new cities, they required a provider with industry-leading solutions and a strong local presence.
The Challenge
To be at the forefront of technology with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and a virtualized environment for news production.
The Grass Valley Solution
A combination of integrated Grass Valley production and content management solutions, that includes CISCO and Isilon COTS hardware.
The Customer
Grupo Multimedios, Mexio
www.multimedios.com
Grupo Multimedios manages dozens of television stations across Mexico and the Southwestern U.S., and plans to expand production to even more channels and locations next year. The Monterrey-based network of Mexican stations needed a production solution that would help them create high-quality content for existing and future channels. As the company expands to new channels and new cities, they required a provider with industry-leading solutions and a strong local presence.
The Challenge
To be at the forefront of technology with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and a virtualized environment for news production.
The Grass Valley Solution
A combination of integrated Grass Valley production and content management solutions, that includes CISCO and Isilon COTS hardware.
Solutions For Houses of Workship Case Studies
(GVB-1-0634B-EN-CS) File size: 2.8 MB, posted Feb 28 2019
First Baptist Dallas: Spreading the Gospel with Grass Valley
Christian Church Casa de Dios (House of God): Transmitting the Christian message with the latest technology
12Stone Church: Serving its satellite congregations with synchronized dual-feed services
Trinity Fellowship: A Christmas Crisis – A multisite church replaced and enhanced its broadcasts just in time for the holidays
First Baptist Dallas: Spreading the Gospel with Grass Valley
Christian Church Casa de Dios (House of God): Transmitting the Christian message with the latest technology
12Stone Church: Serving its satellite congregations with synchronized dual-feed services
Trinity Fellowship: A Christmas Crisis – A multisite church replaced and enhanced its broadcasts just in time for the holidays
Cablevisión of Argentina: Simplicity of EDIUS Strengthens Workflow Case Study
(GVB-1-0622A-EN-CS) File size: 1.1 MB, posted Dec 20 2016
Cablevisión of Argentina
www.cablevisionfibertel.com.ar
CHALLENGE
A technologically advanced editing system that could be loaded on any PC — even those with lower technical specifications — that is easy to use.
SOLUTION
Grass Valley EDIUS 8 NLE to generate content for more than 100 local stations throughout Argentina.
BENEFITS
• Workflow efficiency has been improved due to EDIUS's speed and operational simplicity • No continuing monthly or yearly subscription costs for software • Free upgrades throughout the life of EDIUS 8.x
Cablevisión of Argentina
www.cablevisionfibertel.com.ar
CHALLENGE
A technologically advanced editing system that could be loaded on any PC — even those with lower technical specifications — that is easy to use.
SOLUTION
Grass Valley EDIUS 8 NLE to generate content for more than 100 local stations throughout Argentina.
BENEFITS
• Workflow efficiency has been improved due to EDIUS's speed and operational simplicity • No continuing monthly or yearly subscription costs for software • Free upgrades throughout the life of EDIUS 8.x
iTX Case Study: NOS Audiovisuais Looking to Grass Valley for Reliable and Scalable Integrated Playout Solution Case Study
(GVB-1-0599B-EN-CS) File size: 785.4 KB, posted Mar 04 2019
NOS Audiovisuais, Portugal
www.nos.pt
CHANNEL PARTNER: Ibertelco, Portugalwww.ibertelco.pt
CHALLENGE: Expand playout channel count while ensuring future growth with an easy-to-learn, single vendor system.
SOLUTION: iTX integrated playout was selected for its reliability and feature set.
BENEFITS: A turnkey solution that can support future business opportunities as NOS continues its growth.
NOS Audiovisuais, Portugal
www.nos.pt
CHANNEL PARTNER: Ibertelco, Portugalwww.ibertelco.pt
CHALLENGE: Expand playout channel count while ensuring future growth with an easy-to-learn, single vendor system.
SOLUTION: iTX integrated playout was selected for its reliability and feature set.
BENEFITS: A turnkey solution that can support future business opportunities as NOS continues its growth.
TV Cultura — How A Pioneer Became Even More Innovative Case Study
(GVB-1-0591B-EN-CS) File size: 1.0 MB, posted Mar 04 2019
TV Cultura, Brazil
http://tvcultura.cmais.com.br/aovivo
CHALLENGE: TV Cultura — a station with a legacy of being a pioneer, starting with the early move to a tapeless environment — wanted to launch a new set of technologies that would be even more innovative.
SOLUTION: A Grass Valley news production solution to enable more efficient workflows, consisting of LDX 80 Flex cameras, GV STRATUS video production and content management, EDIUS editing software, K2 Summit 3G production clients and K2 SAN
BENEFITS: Transformed TV Cultura's news production workflow into an agile and cost-efficient operation with the ability to scale based on business and production needs.
TV Cultura, Brazil
http://tvcultura.cmais.com.br/aovivo
CHALLENGE: TV Cultura — a station with a legacy of being a pioneer, starting with the early move to a tapeless environment — wanted to launch a new set of technologies that would be even more innovative.
SOLUTION: A Grass Valley news production solution to enable more efficient workflows, consisting of LDX 80 Flex cameras, GV STRATUS video production and content management, EDIUS editing software, K2 Summit 3G production clients and K2 SAN
BENEFITS: Transformed TV Cultura's news production workflow into an agile and cost-efficient operation with the ability to scale based on business and production needs.
Emerson College: Preparing students for the real world with real world equipment and training Case Study
(GVB-1-0590A-EN-CS) File size: 1.3 MB, posted Nov 02 2016
Emerson College, US
www.emerson.edu
The college offers a variety of practical learning opportunities for students while delivering a range of high-quality programming to the Emerson campus community.
CHALLENGE: Provide an educational environment that features future proof and upgradable broadcast technology tied to practical applications.
SOLUTION: Work with Grass Valley and The Systems Group to upgrade studios to HD capability with a path to 4K UHD.
BENEFITS: Students are now able to join the workforce with relevant experience on the equipment they will find as they begin their careers.
Emerson College, US
www.emerson.edu
The college offers a variety of practical learning opportunities for students while delivering a range of high-quality programming to the Emerson campus community.
CHALLENGE: Provide an educational environment that features future proof and upgradable broadcast technology tied to practical applications.
SOLUTION: Work with Grass Valley and The Systems Group to upgrade studios to HD capability with a path to 4K UHD.
BENEFITS: Students are now able to join the workforce with relevant experience on the equipment they will find as they begin their careers.
Trinity Fellowship A Christmas Crisis: How A Multisite Church Replaced — And Enhanced — Its Broadcasts Just In Time For The Holidays With Kayenne K-Frame Case Study
(GVB-1-0570B-EN-CS) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Feb 28 2019
Trinity Fellowship, US
www.tfc.org
CHALLENGE: Days before Thanksgiving 2015, a lightning strike forced Trinity Fellowship to replace a key production switcher that failed due to a loss of cooling and extreme overheating. Trinity Fellowship, a church with over 13,000 members, relies on its broadcast center for content shown on seven campuses.
SOLUTION: Grass Valley collaborated with the church's equipment dealer, organizing a complete proposal with revisions in less than 24 hours. The church then issued a purchase order for a 4.5 M/E Kayenne K-Frame Video Production Center switcher in less than a week, and during the service on Dec. 4, 2015 — only 11 days later — the switcher debuted.
BENEFITS: The Kayenne K-Frame immediately improved E-MEM timeline automation and offered many other workflow and visual production technique enhancements.
Trinity Fellowship, US
www.tfc.org
CHALLENGE: Days before Thanksgiving 2015, a lightning strike forced Trinity Fellowship to replace a key production switcher that failed due to a loss of cooling and extreme overheating. Trinity Fellowship, a church with over 13,000 members, relies on its broadcast center for content shown on seven campuses.
SOLUTION: Grass Valley collaborated with the church's equipment dealer, organizing a complete proposal with revisions in less than 24 hours. The church then issued a purchase order for a 4.5 M/E Kayenne K-Frame Video Production Center switcher in less than a week, and during the service on Dec. 4, 2015 — only 11 days later — the switcher debuted.
BENEFITS: The Kayenne K-Frame immediately improved E-MEM timeline automation and offered many other workflow and visual production technique enhancements.
Game Creek Video: Game Creek Video Relies Exclusively On Grass Valley Kayenne K-Frame Switchers For Major Sporting Events: Case Study
(GVB-1-0568B-EN-CS) File size: 1.3 MB, posted Feb 28 2019
Game Creek Video, US
www.gamecreekvideo.com
CHALLENGE: To maintain production consistency throughout its fleet of production trucks.
SOLUTION: Equipping every production truck with a Grass Valley Kayenne K-Frame Video Production Center switcher.
BENEFITS: Increased productivity to help clients tell better stories The ability for TDs to move seamlessly between trucks with a common switcher platform.
Game Creek Video, US
www.gamecreekvideo.com
CHALLENGE: To maintain production consistency throughout its fleet of production trucks.
SOLUTION: Equipping every production truck with a Grass Valley Kayenne K-Frame Video Production Center switcher.
BENEFITS: Increased productivity to help clients tell better stories The ability for TDs to move seamlessly between trucks with a common switcher platform.
Columbus Clippers Baseball Case Study
(GVB-1-0562B-EN-CS) File size: 1.9 MB, posted Mar 05 2019
Columbus Clippers Baseball, US
www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t445
www.huntingtonparkcolumbus.com
CHALLENGE: To produce baseball telecasts to support five different program platforms
SOLUTION: LDX Flex cameras, GV Director nonlinear live production center, K2 Dyno Replay System with ChannelFlex, NVISION 8500 router, Kaleido-MX multiviewers
BENEFIT: Minimal training time, with the ability to produce a major league telecast while still in the minor league.
Columbus Clippers Baseball, US
www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t445
www.huntingtonparkcolumbus.com
CHALLENGE: To produce baseball telecasts to support five different program platforms
SOLUTION: LDX Flex cameras, GV Director nonlinear live production center, K2 Dyno Replay System with ChannelFlex, NVISION 8500 router, Kaleido-MX multiviewers
BENEFIT: Minimal training time, with the ability to produce a major league telecast while still in the minor league.
NINE Adelaide: State-of-the-Art Robotics System Pays Off for New HD News Production Studio Case Study
(GVB-1-0558B-EN-CS) File size: 1.4 MB, posted Feb 28 2019
NINE Adelaide, Australia
www.9news.com.au/south-australia
Produces 90 minutes of live news per day, with live interconnects with NINE Network Australia
CHALLENGE: Build a new news production studio that would provide a better on-air product in HD, as well as ease of use.
SOLUTION: • Karrera 3 M/E switcher with 3 M/E panel • 6x RS-LDX Elite C80 LDX Compact cameras with integrated robotic heads and Canon broadcast lenses • 6x Floor-mounted Telemetrics EP6 elevating pedestals (5 dolly-based) • Telemetrics Studio Control System with touchscreen • 2x Telemetrics Remote Control Panel controller systems • 6x 17-inch CueScript teleprompters, with hood • 6x 22-inch CueScript prompter talent monitors mounted using Telemetrics confidence monitor mounts
NINE Adelaide, Australia
www.9news.com.au/south-australia
Produces 90 minutes of live news per day, with live interconnects with NINE Network Australia
CHALLENGE: Build a new news production studio that would provide a better on-air product in HD, as well as ease of use.
SOLUTION: • Karrera 3 M/E switcher with 3 M/E panel • 6x RS-LDX Elite C80 LDX Compact cameras with integrated robotic heads and Canon broadcast lenses • 6x Floor-mounted Telemetrics EP6 elevating pedestals (5 dolly-based) • Telemetrics Studio Control System with touchscreen • 2x Telemetrics Remote Control Panel controller systems • 6x 17-inch CueScript teleprompters, with hood • 6x 22-inch CueScript prompter talent monitors mounted using Telemetrics confidence monitor mounts
NINE Adelaide: State-of-the-Art Robotics System Pays Off for New HD News Production Studio Case Study
(GVB-1-0558A-EN-CS) File size: B, posted Sep 23 2016
NINE Adelaide, Australia
www.9news.com.au/south-australia
Produces 90 minutes of live news per day, with live interconnects with NINE Network Australia
CHALLENGE: Build a new news production studio that would provide a better on-air product in HD, as well as ease of use.
SOLUTION: • Karrera 3 M/E switcher with 3 M/E panel • 6x RS-LDX Elite C80 LDX Compact cameras with integrated robotic heads and Canon broadcast lenses • 6x Floor-mounted Telemetrics EP6 elevating pedestals (5 dolly-based) • Telemetrics Studio Control System with touchscreen • 2x Telemetrics Remote Control Panel controller systems • 6x 17-inch CueScript teleprompters, with hood • 6x 22-inch CueScript prompter talent monitors mounted using Telemetrics confidence monitor mounts
NINE Adelaide, Australia
www.9news.com.au/south-australia
Produces 90 minutes of live news per day, with live interconnects with NINE Network Australia
CHALLENGE: Build a new news production studio that would provide a better on-air product in HD, as well as ease of use.
SOLUTION: • Karrera 3 M/E switcher with 3 M/E panel • 6x RS-LDX Elite C80 LDX Compact cameras with integrated robotic heads and Canon broadcast lenses • 6x Floor-mounted Telemetrics EP6 elevating pedestals (5 dolly-based) • Telemetrics Studio Control System with touchscreen • 2x Telemetrics Remote Control Panel controller systems • 6x 17-inch CueScript teleprompters, with hood • 6x 22-inch CueScript prompter talent monitors mounted using Telemetrics confidence monitor mounts
University Of Oklahoma: Kayenne gives SoonerVision the production tools to match its athletic achievements Case Study
(GVB-1-0509B-EN-CS) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Feb 28 2019
University of Oklahoma (OU) stands out both for its athletic prowess and its ability to cover its various sports teams with the latest HD video production gear.
University of Oklahoma (OU) stands out both for its athletic prowess and its ability to cover its various sports teams with the latest HD video production gear.
Motionlink Making Easy Work of all Media Formats and Resolutions in a Collaborative Post Environment Case Study
(GVB-1-0470A-EN-CS) File size: 860.9 KB, posted Oct 21 2014
Over the past 15 years, Australia's Motionlink, based in Sydney, has established a name and reputation that has seen it grow to be a leader in the production of digital deliverables. One of their claims to fame is the requirement that they be able to ingest any tape or file format and output it to their client’s requirements.
Over the past 15 years, Australia's Motionlink, based in Sydney, has established a name and reputation that has seen it grow to be a leader in the production of digital deliverables. One of their claims to fame is the requirement that they be able to ingest any tape or file format and output it to their client’s requirements.
Phoenix TV Upgrading to HD to Better Serve the Chinese-speaking World Case Study
(GVB-1-0243B-EN-CS) File size: 1.3 MB, posted Mar 04 2019
Phoenix TV, Hong Kong
www.ifeng.com
Phoenix Satellite Television, US www.ifengus.com/?q=content/english
CHALLENGES: Moving into a new facility and then upgrading to HD
SOLUTION: Phoenix TV worked with BFA and Grass Valley to determine the most appropriate workflow, the best equipment to address the multiple types of programming offered, and developed an in-depth training program to get the production crew up to speed quickly.
Phoenix TV, Hong Kong
www.ifeng.com
Phoenix Satellite Television, US www.ifengus.com/?q=content/english
CHALLENGES: Moving into a new facility and then upgrading to HD
SOLUTION: Phoenix TV worked with BFA and Grass Valley to determine the most appropriate workflow, the best equipment to address the multiple types of programming offered, and developed an in-depth training program to get the production crew up to speed quickly.
RodeoHouston: Riding the Grass Valley Kayenne hard at the three-week Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Case Study
(GVB-1-0151B-EN-CS) File size: 2.0 MB, posted Feb 28 2019
Understanding the importance of reliability and format flexibility RodeoHouston placed a pair of new Grass Valley Kayenne Video Production Center switchers For their main event the three-week Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Understanding the importance of reliability and format flexibility RodeoHouston placed a pair of new Grass Valley Kayenne Video Production Center switchers For their main event the three-week Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Nine Network Australia: Kayenne streamlines production at Nine Network Australia for a variety of program types Case Study
(GVB-1-0150B-EN-CS) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Feb 28 2019
With the new Kayenne Video Production Center the technical director (TD) staff of Nine Network Australia feel like the production possibilities now available to them are limitless.
With the new Kayenne Video Production Center the technical director (TD) staff of Nine Network Australia feel like the production possibilities now available to them are limitless.
Mobile TV Group: Taking to the road with Grass Valley Case Study
(GVB-1-0149B-EN-CS) File size: 1.1 MB, posted Feb 28 2019
Mobile TV Group (MTVG) operates one of the largest fleets of trucks in the US; each equipped with the latest high-definition live sports and entertainment production equipment from Grass Valley.
Mobile TV Group (MTVG) operates one of the largest fleets of trucks in the US; each equipped with the latest high-definition live sports and entertainment production equipment from Grass Valley.
Mediatec Broadcast Sweden Grass Valley cameras and switchers cover the event for SVT and the world Case Study
(GVB-1-0148B-EN-CS) File size: 1.7 MB, posted Feb 28 2019
Using a Grass Valley Kayenne Video Production Center switcher, outside broadcast provider Mediatec Broadcast Sweden helped national broadcaster SVT provide live coverage of the first royal wedding in the country in more than 30 years
Using a Grass Valley Kayenne Video Production Center switcher, outside broadcast provider Mediatec Broadcast Sweden helped national broadcaster SVT provide live coverage of the first royal wedding in the country in more than 30 years
Manhattan Center Productions Juggling multiple clients with Kayenne makes good business sense Case Study
(GVB-1-0147B-EN-CS) File size: 1.1 MB, posted Feb 28 2019
Manhattan Center Productions (MCP), a full-service production facility in New York City, sought to rebuild their main high-definition (HD) production studio—Studio 1. After their last full-time clients had completed their production schedule, a decision was made to completely rebuild the studio and all new live production technologies were installed.
Essentially starting with a clean slate, Marvin Williams, Director of Video Engineering & Operations at MCP, said he knew they needed the latest video switching technology and that it had to be future-proof. It also had to come with a small footprint as rack real estate was at a premium, considering the equipment used by the other studios MCP operates from the same facility. With all of this (and more) in mind, Williams and his team chose a new Grass Valley® Kayenne® Video Production Center switcher for Studio 1's new state-of-the-art production control room.
Manhattan Center Productions (MCP), a full-service production facility in New York City, sought to rebuild their main high-definition (HD) production studio—Studio 1. After their last full-time clients had completed their production schedule, a decision was made to completely rebuild the studio and all new live production technologies were installed.
Essentially starting with a clean slate, Marvin Williams, Director of Video Engineering & Operations at MCP, said he knew they needed the latest video switching technology and that it had to be future-proof. It also had to come with a small footprint as rack real estate was at a premium, considering the equipment used by the other studios MCP operates from the same facility. With all of this (and more) in mind, Williams and his team chose a new Grass Valley® Kayenne® Video Production Center switcher for Studio 1's new state-of-the-art production control room.
Game Creek Video: Veteran Production Company Builds HD and 3D Live Sports Future on Grass Valley Kayenne Platform Case Study
(GVB-1-0143B-EN-CS) File size: 1.6 MB, posted Feb 28 2019
Game Creek Video has been using Kayenne switchers successfully for the past two years. The company is currently finishing work on two more 3Gb/s HD and 3D capable production trucks.
Game Creek Video has been using Kayenne switchers successfully for the past two years. The company is currently finishing work on two more 3Gb/s HD and 3D capable production trucks.
Pistas Argentinas-Ironbox SA Case Study
(GVB-1-0142B-EN-CS) File size: 984.3 KB, posted Mar 04 2019
Pistas Argentinas-Ironbox SA, Argentina
Produces Automovilismo para Todos (Motorsport for Everyone) 42 weekends per year
CHALLENGES: A live production solution that can handle the demands of auto racing, including cable runs up to 1,800m (5,905 ft.)
SOLUTION: Grass Valley LDK 8000 and LDK 8300 Super SloMo cameras, K2 Dyno Replay Systems, and a Karrera Video Production Center switcher
BENEFITS: Superb imagery with slow-motion to capture the events and emotions of auto racing
Pistas Argentinas-Ironbox SA, Argentina
Produces Automovilismo para Todos (Motorsport for Everyone) 42 weekends per year
CHALLENGES: A live production solution that can handle the demands of auto racing, including cable runs up to 1,800m (5,905 ft.)
SOLUTION: Grass Valley LDK 8000 and LDK 8300 Super SloMo cameras, K2 Dyno Replay Systems, and a Karrera Video Production Center switcher
BENEFITS: Superb imagery with slow-motion to capture the events and emotions of auto racing
New England School of Communications Case Study
(GVB-1-0140B-EN-CS) File size: 992.7 KB, posted Mar 04 2019
New England School of Communications (NESCom)
www.nescom.edu
Based in Bangor, ME, NESCom offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Communications Technology, Media Studies, and Entertainment Production.
CHALLENGES: The need for a high-end video production switcher for its mobile production truck that offers a simple interface and quick learning curve to ready students for real-world applications
SOLUTION: Karrera Video Production Center
BENEFITS: The ability for students to learn basic, yet important, functions such as quick transitions within a short time frame in order to prepare them for careers in broadcasting and media production
New England School of Communications (NESCom)
www.nescom.edu
Based in Bangor, ME, NESCom offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Communications Technology, Media Studies, and Entertainment Production.
CHALLENGES: The need for a high-end video production switcher for its mobile production truck that offers a simple interface and quick learning curve to ready students for real-world applications
SOLUTION: Karrera Video Production Center
BENEFITS: The ability for students to learn basic, yet important, functions such as quick transitions within a short time frame in order to prepare them for careers in broadcasting and media production
First Baptist Dallas Case Study
(GVB-1-0139B-EN-CS) File size: 882.9 KB, posted Mar 04 2019
First Baptist Dallas, Dallas, Texas, US
www.firstdallas.org
CHALLENGE: Broadcast church services in high-definition (HD) under low-light conditions for domestic television, radio, and international web audiences. Produce high-end program streams for image magnification, broadcast, and the Internet simultaneously
SOLUTION:
A customized system based on Grass Valley camera and switcher technology to streamline the production of broadcast, web, and other types of content for domestic
and international audiences
BENEFIT: Cameras that capture HD images natively and are format upgradable, allowing for greater flexibility and versatility for first-rate productions. A switcher with an efficient user design and modular approach that provides for a visually compelling program while offering exceptional immediate and longterm value with a minimal initial investment
First Baptist Dallas, Dallas, Texas, US
www.firstdallas.org
CHALLENGE: Broadcast church services in high-definition (HD) under low-light conditions for domestic television, radio, and international web audiences. Produce high-end program streams for image magnification, broadcast, and the Internet simultaneously
SOLUTION:
A customized system based on Grass Valley camera and switcher technology to streamline the production of broadcast, web, and other types of content for domestic
and international audiences
BENEFIT: Cameras that capture HD images natively and are format upgradable, allowing for greater flexibility and versatility for first-rate productions. A switcher with an efficient user design and modular approach that provides for a visually compelling program while offering exceptional immediate and longterm value with a minimal initial investment
Hall Of Music Productions, Purdue University Case Study
(GVB-1-0102B-EN-CS) File size: 1.4 MB, posted Mar 04 2019
WGBH Getting Ignited and Finding Efficiency Along The Way Case Study
(GVB-1-0076B-EN-CS) File size: 1.4 MB, posted Mar 04 2019
In early 2011, WGBH decided to migrate its production capabilities to an Ignite automated production system from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand. The system allows a single operator to take on several roles required during production.
In early 2011, WGBH decided to migrate its production capabilities to an Ignite automated production system from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand. The system allows a single operator to take on several roles required during production.
KVVU (FOX5): Grass Valley Ignite Helps Sin City Station Increase Local News Case Study
(GVB-1-0073B-EN-CS) File size: 1.1 MB, posted Mar 04 2019
In June 2009, when Meredith Corp. management decided to turn over the newscasts of KVVU (FOX5), the local FOX affiliate in Las Vegas, to an Ignite scalable automated production system from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, the move was met with a bit of apprehension. At the time, the technology was still fairly unchartered waters for a small station like KVVU and it was clear that to make the transition work, all of the staff would have to be on board. Yet, if they were successful, they'd be able to work smarter and produce their newscasts in a very different and efficient way.
"Two years later, we couldn't be happier with how well the system has performed and how easily our staff took to it and made our newscasts better," said Gary Prager, Production Manager at KVVU. "Because of the Ignite system, we are now able to do more than before we got the system — an additional full hour of news."
In June 2009, when Meredith Corp. management decided to turn over the newscasts of KVVU (FOX5), the local FOX affiliate in Las Vegas, to an Ignite scalable automated production system from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, the move was met with a bit of apprehension. At the time, the technology was still fairly unchartered waters for a small station like KVVU and it was clear that to make the transition work, all of the staff would have to be on board. Yet, if they were successful, they'd be able to work smarter and produce their newscasts in a very different and efficient way.
"Two years later, we couldn't be happier with how well the system has performed and how easily our staff took to it and made our newscasts better," said Gary Prager, Production Manager at KVVU. "Because of the Ignite system, we are now able to do more than before we got the system — an additional full hour of news."
NTV-PLUS Using Grass Valley integrated production infrastructure for high-pressure, mission-critical performance at the London Summer Games Case Study
(GVB-1-0054B-EN-CS) File size: 1016.5 KB, posted Mar 04 2019
Leading Russian satellite broadcaster NTV-Plus was planning comprehensive coverage of a number of major sporting events from London in 2012. It had been the Russian broadcast rights holder for the Beijing Summer Games in 2008 and had faced several operational challenges. Named the Russian broadcast rights holder for the London Summer Games, it analyzed the difficulties of 2008, then made a list of requirements for the complex it was going to need in London.
Leading Russian satellite broadcaster NTV-Plus was planning comprehensive coverage of a number of major sporting events from London in 2012. It had been the Russian broadcast rights holder for the Beijing Summer Games in 2008 and had faced several operational challenges. Named the Russian broadcast rights holder for the London Summer Games, it analyzed the difficulties of 2008, then made a list of requirements for the complex it was going to need in London.
Sky Racing Australia’s Sky Racing Takes Live Sports Production onto the STRATUS Platform Case Study
(GVB-1-0049A-EN-CS) File size: 271.0 KB, posted Feb 06 2016
Sky Racing, Australia
World leader in multivenue, multichannel race broadcasting Televised/streamed more than 83,000 races in 2011.
CHALLENGE: To support a growing number of delivery platforms (TV,
Internet and Mobile). To transition from an existing disparate infrastructure to a fully networked environment where everyone can access and work with any piece of content. To implement this without affecting day-to-day operations.
SOLUTION: End-to-end solution — cameras, replay control, switchers, routers, media servers and applications software. Dovetails with existing MAM/NRCS.
BENEFIT: Increased workflow efficiency and faster turnaround times Opening up new possibilities for improving efficiencies in the future. Easily scalable and upgradeable.
Sky Racing, Australia
World leader in multivenue, multichannel race broadcasting Televised/streamed more than 83,000 races in 2011.
CHALLENGE: To support a growing number of delivery platforms (TV,
Internet and Mobile). To transition from an existing disparate infrastructure to a fully networked environment where everyone can access and work with any piece of content. To implement this without affecting day-to-day operations.
SOLUTION: End-to-end solution — cameras, replay control, switchers, routers, media servers and applications software. Dovetails with existing MAM/NRCS.
BENEFIT: Increased workflow efficiency and faster turnaround times Opening up new possibilities for improving efficiencies in the future. Easily scalable and upgradeable.
TheFrank Aldana Case Study
(GVB-1-0028A-EN-CS) File size: 861.4 KB, posted Oct 06 2014
A Journey of Peace with EDIUS and the world’s largest peace mural
TheFrank Aldana (yes, he refers to himself in the third person), his wife Tweet Aldana, and a host of volunteers took on photography and videography duties. This resulted in 9,454 pictures and 1,101 (more than 11 hours) of video clips, captured with just about every device imaginable in a multitude of formats.
With the ability to work natively with just about any kind of media you throw at it, Grass Valley® EDIUS® made the sheer volume of footage somewhat less daunting for Aldana.
A Journey of Peace with EDIUS and the world’s largest peace mural
TheFrank Aldana (yes, he refers to himself in the third person), his wife Tweet Aldana, and a host of volunteers took on photography and videography duties. This resulted in 9,454 pictures and 1,101 (more than 11 hours) of video clips, captured with just about every device imaginable in a multitude of formats.
With the ability to work natively with just about any kind of media you throw at it, Grass Valley® EDIUS® made the sheer volume of footage somewhat less daunting for Aldana.
tvOne Case Study
(GV-5113M) File size: 576.1 KB, posted Sep 27 2013
From its new studio, tvOne broadcasts a mixture of news, sports, and entertainment, distributed via terrestrial TV service. Djatmiko S.A.S, manager of technical support at tvOne, intended to provide viewers a showcase of what tvOne can do in terms of producing the best programs for its growing audience. This meant installing the latest video production equipment, including six new Grass Valley® LDK 3000 HD cameras and a new Grass Valley Kayak™ 3 M/E HD production switcher.
From its new studio, tvOne broadcasts a mixture of news, sports, and entertainment, distributed via terrestrial TV service. Djatmiko S.A.S, manager of technical support at tvOne, intended to provide viewers a showcase of what tvOne can do in terms of producing the best programs for its growing audience. This meant installing the latest video production equipment, including six new Grass Valley® LDK 3000 HD cameras and a new Grass Valley Kayak™ 3 M/E HD production switcher.
Al Kass: Covering sports in the Gulf Case Study
(GV-4102M) File size: 1.0 MB, posted Oct 14 2011
For its latest investment project, Al Kass commissioned two new large outside broadcast trucks to augment its existing fleet with large-scale production capabilities. Although the units will be based in Doha, the expectation is that they will travel throughout the region, and particularly to neighboring countries including the United Arab Emirates.
The two trucks are being built for Al Kass by Grass Valley at its outside broadcast systems center of excellence in Weiterstadt, Germany.
For its latest investment project, Al Kass commissioned two new large outside broadcast trucks to augment its existing fleet with large-scale production capabilities. Although the units will be based in Doha, the expectation is that they will travel throughout the region, and particularly to neighboring countries including the United Arab Emirates.
The two trucks are being built for Al Kass by Grass Valley at its outside broadcast systems center of excellence in Weiterstadt, Germany.
News 12 Seven-Region Network Case Study
(CS-PUB-2-0996A-EN) File size: 134.3 KB, posted Jun 14 2021
News 12 Seven-Region Network Maximizes Online News Reach with Time-Saving, Hassle-Free GV STRATUS One Express
News 12 has provided 24-hour access to local breaking news, traffic, weather, ports, and more in the New York tri-state area for over 30 years. Serving seven regions — the Bronx, Brooklyn, Connecticut, the Hudson Valley, Long Island, New Jersey and Westchester county — the network distributes news coverage to viewers with seven regional news channels, provides five special program and traffic and weather channels and several digital platforms, including an interactive network of websites and mobile applications.
The Opportunity: Meeting consumer demand for content anywhere without purchasing a traditional large asset management system
The Solution: Delivering news anywhere, any time to any device
The Outcome: Consistent storytelling for consumers across linear and digital
News 12 Seven-Region Network Maximizes Online News Reach with Time-Saving, Hassle-Free GV STRATUS One Express
News 12 has provided 24-hour access to local breaking news, traffic, weather, ports, and more in the New York tri-state area for over 30 years. Serving seven regions — the Bronx, Brooklyn, Connecticut, the Hudson Valley, Long Island, New Jersey and Westchester county — the network distributes news coverage to viewers with seven regional news channels, provides five special program and traffic and weather channels and several digital platforms, including an interactive network of websites and mobile applications.
The Opportunity: Meeting consumer demand for content anywhere without purchasing a traditional large asset management system
The Solution: Delivering news anywhere, any time to any device
The Outcome: Consistent storytelling for consumers across linear and digital
De Tune Case Study
(CS-PUB-2-0977A-EN) File size: 109.9 KB, posted Apr 26 2021
De Tune and Grass Valley Collaborate to Enable Virtual Theater-Style Corporate Events Case Study
De Tune, a live media and entertainment company, Los Angeles, CA, USA
The Opportunity: Shifting Gear to the Virtual World
The Solution: Decentralized, Remote Production with the Cloud
The Outcome: Continuous, Cross-Continent Corporate-Style Content
De Tune and Grass Valley Collaborate to Enable Virtual Theater-Style Corporate Events Case Study
De Tune, a live media and entertainment company, Los Angeles, CA, USA
The Opportunity: Shifting Gear to the Virtual World
The Solution: Decentralized, Remote Production with the Cloud
The Outcome: Continuous, Cross-Continent Corporate-Style Content
University of Rhode Island Relies on Grass Valley Solutions to Give Students Real-Life Sports Production Skills Case Study
(CS-PUB-2-0940A-EN) File size: 796.3 KB, posted Oct 06 2020
University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island USA
The Opportunity: Innovating for Success The Solution: Going Remote to Take Control
The Outcome: From Student to Sportscaster Stars
University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island USA
The Opportunity: Innovating for Success The Solution: Going Remote to Take Control
The Outcome: From Student to Sportscaster Stars
Scientology Network Achieves True Global Reach Using Grass Valley Solutions Case Study
(CS-PUB-2-0600A-EN) File size: 695.6 KB, posted May 26 2021
Church of Scientology, Scientology Media Productions, a House of Worship production facility, Hollywood, CA, USA
The Opportunity: Turning a 1912 production landmark into a 21st-century media facility
The Solution: Creating an end-to-end workflow for global storytelling
The Outcome: A robust workflow, a new network launch and Stay Well campaign
Church of Scientology, Scientology Media Productions, a House of Worship production facility, Hollywood, CA, USA
The Opportunity: Turning a 1912 production landmark into a 21st-century media facility
The Solution: Creating an end-to-end workflow for global storytelling
The Outcome: A robust workflow, a new network launch and Stay Well campaign
Mansion Mobile Television: Keeping Business in Focus with Grass Valley HD Cameras Case Study
(CAM-4079M) File size: 765.8 KB, posted Jun 20 2012
Any mobile production services company will tell you that the quality of the images they produce on-site for their clients is their virtual calling card for recurring business. When compared to the competition—which is becoming more fierce all the time—you are only as good as your last project and how it looks on the screen. That's why the team at Mansion Mobile Television, a production company located in Branson, Missouri, was so careful when picking the cameras they would use for the literally hundreds of live sports and entertainment events they complete each year across the entire Midwest US and other regions.
Mansion Mobile chose Grass Valley® LDK 8000 Elite WorldCam cameras and Canon HD lenses for their arsenal for three simple—but very practical—reasons: the image quality the cameras produce, their ability to natively shoot in different HD formats, and their durability. Mansion Mobile could be shooting a 720p project for Fox Sports one day, and a 1080i project for CBS Sports the next. The LDK 8000 Elite WorldCam gives the company the confidence of knowing that their investment is sound and secure.
Any mobile production services company will tell you that the quality of the images they produce on-site for their clients is their virtual calling card for recurring business. When compared to the competition—which is becoming more fierce all the time—you are only as good as your last project and how it looks on the screen. That's why the team at Mansion Mobile Television, a production company located in Branson, Missouri, was so careful when picking the cameras they would use for the literally hundreds of live sports and entertainment events they complete each year across the entire Midwest US and other regions.
Mansion Mobile chose Grass Valley® LDK 8000 Elite WorldCam cameras and Canon HD lenses for their arsenal for three simple—but very practical—reasons: the image quality the cameras produce, their ability to natively shoot in different HD formats, and their durability. Mansion Mobile could be shooting a 720p project for Fox Sports one day, and a 1080i project for CBS Sports the next. The LDK 8000 Elite WorldCam gives the company the confidence of knowing that their investment is sound and secure.
Eurovision Song Contest 2011: Grass Valley wireless cameras deliver up close and personal shots to millions Case Study
(CAM-4071M) File size: 1.0 MB, posted Jan 18 2012
The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) is the world's biggest non-sporting live TV event and a strong household name among hundreds of millions of people in Europe.
The ESC 2011 was produced and broadcast in high-definition 1080i with 5.1 surround sound and two-channel stereo. A key role in the production of the ESC 2011 were four Grass Valley® LDK 8000 Elite cameras with wireless adapters.
The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) is the world's biggest non-sporting live TV event and a strong household name among hundreds of millions of people in Europe.
The ESC 2011 was produced and broadcast in high-definition 1080i with 5.1 surround sound and two-channel stereo. A key role in the production of the ESC 2011 were four Grass Valley® LDK 8000 Elite cameras with wireless adapters.
Talkback Thames: Arresting Performance from HD Cameras Case Study
(CAM-4058M-2) File size: 698.0 KB, posted Jan 27 2011
The Bill is a long-running and very popular police procedural drama produced by Talkback Thames for the UK's ITV network. Early in 2009 the decision was made to change the requirement to a weekly, one hour high-definition drama for a 9:00 pm/21.00 timeslot. That called for Talkback Thames to re-equip its production capabilities to upgrade to HD, and as part of that they looked at new cameras.
One of the characteristics of the way The Bill worked in SD was that Talkback Thames used system cameras recording to separate devices, rather than the camcorders that might typically be used for drama. Having looked carefully at all the options available as they moved to HD, Talkback Thames decided to maintain the same approach, and placed an order for five Grass Valley® LDK 8000 Elite cameras, which record onto the Panasonic P2 format.
The Bill is a long-running and very popular police procedural drama produced by Talkback Thames for the UK's ITV network. Early in 2009 the decision was made to change the requirement to a weekly, one hour high-definition drama for a 9:00 pm/21.00 timeslot. That called for Talkback Thames to re-equip its production capabilities to upgrade to HD, and as part of that they looked at new cameras.
One of the characteristics of the way The Bill worked in SD was that Talkback Thames used system cameras recording to separate devices, rather than the camcorders that might typically be used for drama. Having looked carefully at all the options available as they moved to HD, Talkback Thames decided to maintain the same approach, and placed an order for five Grass Valley® LDK 8000 Elite cameras, which record onto the Panasonic P2 format.
TECHNICAL BRIEFS
Technical Briefs
Integrated Graphics Control Technical Brief
(GVB-1-0805A-EN-TB) File size: 1.1 MB, posted Mar 22 2019
Grass Valley and ChyronHego accelerate direct switcher control of graphics with the introduction of Integrated Graphics Control (IGC), a plug-and-play innovation that allows a Director or TD to control ChyronHego graphics directly from your Grass Valley Kayenne, Korona, and Karerra Video Production Center user interface.
Grass Valley and ChyronHego accelerate direct switcher control of graphics with the introduction of Integrated Graphics Control (IGC), a plug-and-play innovation that allows a Director or TD to control ChyronHego graphics directly from your Grass Valley Kayenne, Korona, and Karerra Video Production Center user interface.
Arena TV World’s First All-IP, 4K UHD OB Fleet Technical Brief
(GVB-1-0615A-EN-TB) File size: 2.4 MB, posted Nov 04 2016
Arena TV, UK
www.arena-tv.com
CHALLENGE: Create the world's first all-IP, UHD OB fleet.
SOLUTION: Grass Valley and Arena, with technology partner Cisco, designed a network topology using a spine and leaf configuration, based around a 2.88 Tb/s Nexus switch.
BENEFITS: OBX is completely flexible, format-wise, and can be configured for 4K UHD, 3G, HD, even SD, without the need to re-cable.
Lighter payload compared with Quad-SDI solutions, and equipment can be distributed more evenly around the OB truck (unlike a conventional SDI router).
Arena TV, UK
www.arena-tv.com
CHALLENGE: Create the world's first all-IP, UHD OB fleet.
SOLUTION: Grass Valley and Arena, with technology partner Cisco, designed a network topology using a spine and leaf configuration, based around a 2.88 Tb/s Nexus switch.
BENEFITS: OBX is completely flexible, format-wise, and can be configured for 4K UHD, 3G, HD, even SD, without the need to re-cable.
Lighter payload compared with Quad-SDI solutions, and equipment can be distributed more evenly around the OB truck (unlike a conventional SDI router).