Grass Valley Showcase Breakthrough Camera And Switcher Enhancements At NAB Show 2024
Celebrating 65 years of innovation in production switchers and broadcast cameras, Grass Valley continues to set industry standards with its comprehensive range of products designed to meet the evolving needs of Media & Entertainment professionals.
Highlighting Innovations at NAB Show 2024
At NAB Show 2024, Grass Valley will showcase significant enhancements to the LDX 100 Series broadcast camera platform and the K-Frame video production switchers. These improvements underscore Grass Valley's dedication to continuous product evolution and its commitment to addressing the complex demands of live production environments.
LDX 100 Series: Elevating Broadcast Camera Technology
The LDX 100 Series has set a new benchmark for broadcast camera systems, offering unparalleled flexibility and performance. The latest updates include:
- Advanced HDR/SDR Operations: Integrated LUT processing in all LDX 100 series cameras ensures optimal HDR/SDR signal quality directly from the camera head and base station, reducing the need for external converters.
- Improved Design for Enhanced Usability: Modifications to the shoulder pad, handgrip, and housing materials have made the camera lighter and more ergonomic, airflow optimizations have resolved previous heat generation issues.
- Innovative High-Speed Shooting: New capabilities allow for 6x 1080p shooting with native UHD resolution of the live signal output, supported in both NativeIP and XCU base station operations.
- Wireless Camera Version: A new camera model optimized for wireless operation paves the way for seamless integration with wireless transmission technologies and cloud-based production solutions.
K-Frame XP: Redefining Production Switching
The K-Frame XP series continues to be the first choice for high-profile live productions, thanks to its exceptional signal processing capabilities and versatility. The latest enhancements include:
- Advanced IP I/O Cards: New generation IP I/O cards with JPEG XS encoding/decoding, supporting the most demanding UHD/HD and HDR/SDR applications.
- UltraMatch Format Conversion: Enhanced format conversion capabilities with added HDR/SDR and 3D LUT transform functionality, simplifying the HDR/SDR workflow.
- ClipStore II: A new generation of clip stores offering up to 4-channel recording and playback in UHD resolution, compatible with both IP and SDI interfaces.
You might also like...
Next-Gen 5G Contribution: Part 2 - MEC & The Disruptive Potential Of 5G
The migration of the core network functionality of 5G to virtualized or cloud-native infrastructure opens up new capabilities like MEC which have the potential to disrupt current approaches to remote production contribution networks.
Designing IP Broadcast Systems: Addressing & Packet Delivery
How layer-3 and layer-2 addresses work together to deliver data link layer packets and frames across networks to improve efficiency and reduce congestion.
The Cinematographers View On The 2024 NAB Show
Our resident cinematographer and all-round imaging expert Phil Rhodes walked the floor at the 2024 NAB Show and this is what he made of it all.
Next-Gen 5G Contribution: Part 1 - The Technology Of 5G
5G is a collection of standards that encompass a wide array of different use cases, across the entire spectrum of consumer and commercial users. Here we discuss the aspects of it that apply to live video contribution in broadcast production.
Virtual Production At America’s Premier Film And TV Production School
The School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California (USC) is renowned for its wide range of courses and degrees focused on TV and movie production and all of the sub-categories that relate to both disciplines. Following real-world…