At this year’s NAB Show, while some of the focus on artificial intelligence could be attributed to mainstream buzz over new generative AI tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, broadcast vendors have been working on AI-based products for several years to tackle the more labor-intensive parts of the broadcast workflow. Pictured: Adobe’s text-based editing, in which the audio in news feeds is automatically transcribed upon ingest and displayed in a transcription window to the left of the editing interface.
EVS, a provider of live video technology, has announced the launch of Neuron View, a flexible, low-latency and power-efficient multiviewer, specifically designed to support the needs of live production teams. With Neuron View users can monitor multiple IP streams at the same time for improved usability and ease of operation of their live production workflows. […]
The latest version of EVS’s super slow-motion service, XtraMotion 2.0, can now be deployed on-prem, reducing turnaround time to approximately five seconds. As a result of this improved processing speed, productions can use XtraMotion not only on highlights, but also on live replays for real-time coverage. According to the company, it “offers greater flexibility as customers […]
EVS, a provider of live video technology, will showcase its LiveCeption, MediaInfra and MediaCeption solutions at NAB Show (April 16-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth N2147), with several features and products making their debut at the show. Dedicated areas on the booth will serve to demonstrate EVS’ latest advancements in the field of […]
For Fox’s 10th Super Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., this Sunday, the broadcaster will integrate modular “flypacks” built for the FIFA World Cup along with new augmented reality graphics. Above, State Farm Stadium and the Fox pregame set (Christian Petersen/Getty Images).
EVS, a provider of live video technology, has launched IPD-VIA Create. The new web application allows users of EVS’ end-to-end live production asset management (PAM) solution — MediaCeption Signature — to access a non-linear editing (NLE) tool all within the same platform for faster and more efficient operations. With MediaCeption Signature, EVS says “users can perform all […]
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Fox Flies All-IP For FIFA World Cup
Fox has created a modular 2110 system that ties into U.S. operations for its upcoming World Cup coverage. Both Fox and Telemundo, which has U.S. Spanish-language rights to the tournament, will see a series of firsts when the Cup launches in Qatar next week.
Canal+ Group, the Vivendi-owned player in the creation and distribution of content worldwide, has deployed an IP-based infrastructure built on EVS end-to-end solutions in its new Canal+ One headquarters, in Issy-les-Moulineaux, near Paris. The installation follows the decision of Canal+ Group to concentrate its master control room (MCR), playout and production workflows into one building […]
EVS, a global provider of live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, has been awarded a Silver medal for its sustainability performance from EcoVadis, the world’s largest provider of business sustainability ratings, placing the company in the 88th percentile. The EcoVadis sustainability assessment evaluates how well a company has integrated the principles of sustainability […]
At IBC, Returning To A New Normal
In Amsterdam this week, there was plenty of talk about broadcasters’ ongoing transition to IP and the cloud, along with the supply chain issues and labor shortages hampering it, but most people were too grateful to see old friends, colleagues and clients to complain.
At IBC 2022 (RAI, Amsterdam, Sept. 9-12), from stand A25 in hall 10, EVS will showcase the full breadth of its portfolio built on its core LiveCeption, MediaCeption, MediaInfra and MediaHub solutions, with demonstrations on-site highlighting a set of new capabilities for broadcasters and media companies. From the LiveCeption area of the stand, EVS will showcase […]
IBC’s first in-person event since 2019 may have fewer days and attendees than at its high-water mark, but vendors are packing their schedules with meetings and say they’re excited to be doing business in person again.
EVS, a provider of live video technology, has released two new product lines and added several important software capabilities to its Neuron Network Attached Processor, driving further efficiencies for IP-based media productions. Built on an IP backbone, and providing SDI connectivity as an option, Neuron is one of the core pillars of EVS’ flexible Media Infrastructure offering. It is […]
EVS, a provider of live video technology, has released the latest version of its broadcast control and monitoring system, Cerebrum v2.3. The system is being showcased at the NAB Show (through April 27 in Las Vegas) in Booth N2625, as a core pillar of EVS’ comprehensive Media Infrastructure offering. Cerebrum v 2.3 introduces a new SDN […]
Fox Sports today announced the acquisition of the MediaInfra Strada Routing and Control solution by EVS, a provider of live video technology. The solution will be used by the Fox Sports production team in order to perform critical routing and control operations at various large-scale live events. The MediaInfra Strada solution will be delivered to Qatar in […]
EVS, a provider of live video technology, has launched MediaCeption Signature 1.0, the company’s latest-generation end-to-end asset management solution for fast turnaround productions. MediaCeption Signature will be presented for the first time at the 2022 NAB Show (April 23-27 in Las Vegas) at Booth N2625, where live demonstrations will show how the solution addresses today’s challenges faced […]
EVS, a provider of live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, today announced the appointments of James Stellpflug as SVP customer success North America and Latin America (NALA), and David Pinkel to the role of SVP sales North America. As SVP customer success NALA, Stellpflug will be responsible for leading the customer success […]
Following a public tender process, French-speaking Belgian Broadcaster RTBF has chosen to partner with EVS, a provider of live video technology, on the development of a new flexible control room solution designed to increase operational flexibility, creativity and productivity across its TV, radio, and digital platforms. Building on the capabilities of EVS’ Cerebrum broadcast control and monitoring system, […]
Broadcasters and their technology vendors are carefully moving from traditional capital expenditure models to software-based operational expenditure models. A Discovery executive says it’s about time as the industry moves toward its own distribution costs being based on volume.
EVS, a provider of live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, has signed a major contract with HBS AG in relation to the FIFA World Cup that will be held in Qatar from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18, 2022. As a result, and in accordance with the signed contract, EVS will deliver a turnkey solution […]
Video technology provider EVS has appointed Trevor Spielmann VP sales media infrastructure, and Matt Salvidge solutions manager media infrastructure. Spielmann has more than 20 years of experience in the media and broadcast industry, during which he has worked in a variety of business development and sales roles focusing on complex software solutions, professional audio/video solutions, video […]
EVS, a provider of live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, has named Oscar Teran SVP SaaS offering and digital channels. Bringing more than 10 years’ experience in strategic innovation, software engineering and SaaS development, he will head a new unit that will focus on developing and implementing EVS XaaS business through existing […]
Game Creek Video, a provider of state-of-the-art mobile production units for large-scale live events, has recently completed the upgrade of one of its flagship HD production units to full HDR capabilities based on EVS’ LiveCeption and MediaCeption solutions. The upgrade of PeacockOne, a 53-foot expanding mobile production unit, is the first of many in the […]
EVS has introduced MediaInfra Strada, a turnkey solution that combines SDI and IP routing capabilities in a single system based on EVS’ Cerebrum and Neuron product lines. Together with Arista ethernet switches, the solution has been designed to offer broadcasters a direct, drop-in replacement for their outdated or end-of-life SDI routers, with the option to seamlessly […]
Utah Scientific, a global provider of equipment to content creators, distributors and broadcasters, today announced a new reseller partnership with EVS, which offers live video technology for broadcast and new media productions. EVS will package Utah Scientific video routers together with its all-new MediaInfra Strada routing solution to empower live broadcast productions operating in a […]
EVS, a global provider of live video technology and new media productions, today released XtraMotion, an on-demand cloud-based service that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to transform any video content into super slow-motion replays. XtraMotion has been developed to help broadcasters enhance the viewing experience by bringing new super slow-motion capabilities in an efficient and cost-effective way. […]
EVS, a provider of live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, and Haivision, a global provider of real-time video streaming and networking solutions, have announced a partnership to bring broadcasters a combined, EVS-certified solution that enables remote workflows for replay system operators for live sports broadcasting. Today’s broadcasters are looking for decentralized approaches to […]
EVS, a provider of live technology for broadcast and new media productions, has been selected by the host broadcaster of a global multi-sports event taking place in Asia in 2022 to provide solutions for the centralized ingest, management and distribution of its media content. EVS will also be responsible for a comprehensive media server infrastructure […]
Blackbird plc, the developer and seller of the cloud video editing platform Blackbird, has announced a partnership with EVS with launch deployments for international sporting events. EVS is a global provider of live video technology for broadcast and new media productions. Through its range of products and solutions, EVS delivers some of the most high-profile and prestigious live […]
New camera angles and innovative AR graphics will mark Tampa’s Super Bowl LV with a sparser crowd allowing for novel camera positions and experimentation.
The forced cancellation of live sports and other events in 2020 has led to a new reality for broadcasters as they attempt to deliver the best programming for viewers and remain competitive in a rapidly changing market. Production engineers now find themselves under additional pressure to adapt their workflows and processes and rethink the way […]
EVS, a provider of live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, today said that Canal+ has selected its recently acquired Cerebrum control and monitoring solution for a major overhaul of its in-house MCR and TX playout management workflows. The Vivendi-owned French premium television channel and Entertainment streaming services becomes one of the first customers to implement an EVS […]
Costs are inhibiting a flood of 4K sports production, but 1080p HDR offers numerous practical advantages, among them that the improvement in picture quality is more readily apparent to consumers than the gain from 4K resolution. Above, Sony tested an 8K camera at the Sony Open in Hawaii last year, but doesn’t expect 8K to be used for regular sports production for several years.
Artificial intelligence continues to help news organizations automate more taxing workflows. AI is making ongoing progress with autoclipping to generate news and sports highlights, metadata tagging and accelerating live research and real time content indexing. It’s also pushing into new fronts like delivering smooth slow motion without a super slow motion camera. Above: AI drives EVS’s new Overcam for offside camera positions during soccer games and reduces the need for camera operators for those locations.
EVS Pulls Out Of NAB Show
Despite canceling its physical attendance, EVS is currently working on a plan to introduce its new products and solutions and to remain engaged with the NAB community.
Fox will use more than 100 manned and robotic cameras to cover the game, including 24 “Super-Motion” cameras to support replays; 20 goal-line and end-line pylon cameras; wireless “Line to Gain” cameras that travel up and down the field in alignment with the first-down marker; and two different SkyCam systems which operate at different elevations. It will also use 72 field mics, as well as wireless player mics, to capture game audio. And that’s just scratching the surface.
EVS, a provider of live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, today announces three key internal promotions aiming to strengthen the management team and accelerate the company’s worldwide growth. All were effective Jan. 1. Benoit Quirynen, who joined EVS in August 2016 as SVP market and product has been appointed SVP strategy. In […]
EVS, a provider of live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, today announced that Overcam, its new AI-based camera automation system, has won the IABM’s top honor for design and innovation. The Peter Wayne Golden BaM award recognizes the year’s best new solution within the broadcast and media technology industry. All 20 winners of the IABM’s […]
TVN Tech | IP, Cloud, AI Were Everywhere At Buzz-Free IBC
Exclamations about the IP transition, the cloud and AI were notably muted at this year’s IBC. Vendors say that’s because this year wasn’t about shiny new things, but rather getting to work on implementation.
EVS’s newly introduced AI-based camera automation system, Overcam, has won the IABM BaM award at IBC2019. It was honored in the “Create” category at Saturday’s ceremony at IBC in Amsterdam. Overcam is a software solution driven by machine learning that enables autonomous control of robotic cameras in live sports. Powered by VIA Mind, EVS’ AI engine that […]
