IBC2024 ClassX Booth tour: the technologies

Summary

In this IBC-2024 booth tour, the speaker introduces cutting-edge technologies used in real-time live graphics, augmented reality, and virtual sets. They demonstrate the ClassX system for multi-channel graphics, the Elitium software for AR and virtual set management, and the innovative MixBoard switcher. Key components include high-quality cameras, tracking systems like Technopoint and Koala, and professional support from partners like Adcom and Cartoni. The setup showcases seamless integration for newsrooms, sports, and weather graphics, with a focus on collaboration and advanced camera and graphics technologies.

Takeaways

• 😀 The ClassX machine streams four independent channels of live graphics for various applications like sports, news, and weather.
• 😀 The MixBoard is a software-based switcher, enabling seamless integration of different broadcast elements.
• 😀 The Elitium system provides advanced augmented reality and virtual set management, handling multiple camera inputs.
• 😀 Two PTZ cameras are controlled by dedicated controllers (Sony and Canon) as part of the Elitium system's virtual and augmented reality features.
• 😀 Chromalight provides high-quality paint for the studio, enhancing the visual effects and appearance of the setup.
• 😀 Adcom contributes lighting and various gear, including high-quality EIZO monitors, to support the broadcast setup.
• 😀 The Technopoint robotic column allows vertical and horizontal camera movements, providing enhanced tracking and camera control.
• 😀 The Canon CR-N500 PTZ camera, paired with the Technopoint column, delivers accurate FreeD tracking data for virtual environments.
• 😀 The Cartoni JiBo camera support system is paired with a Canon EOS C500 Mark 2 camera and Koala Crane tracking system for precise motion tracking.
• 😀 The Octopus MOS Newsroom system integrates with the broadcast setup, providing newsroom computer system functionality for overlay graphics and broadcast management.

Q & A

What is the primary function of the first ClassX machine mentioned in the script?

The first ClassX machine is responsible for CG multi-channel streaming, with four independent channels of graphics being streamed out of one machine. It can handle various types of live graphics, including Sports, News, and Weather.

What role does the MixBoard play in the setup?

The MixBoard is a software switcher featured in the second machine. It helps to manage and switch between different video feeds and graphic overlays in real-time.

What is the function of the Elitium system in the setup?

The Elitium system is used for augmented reality and virtual set management. It integrates with multiple camera inputs to create and render virtual environments and augmented reality graphics.

How are the cameras in the setup controlled?

The setup includes both PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras and other professional cameras. The PTZ cameras are controlled using specific controllers for Sony and Canon cameras, allowing for precise movement and positioning.

What is unique about the Technopoint column used in the setup?

The Technopoint column is a robotic system that can move both vertically and horizontally. It is equipped with tracking capabilities that send FreeD tracking data to the Elitium system, enhancing the augmented reality experience.

What type of camera is used in the second camera position, and what is its significance?

The second camera is a Sony BRC-H800 camera, mounted on a static shelf. It provides a consistent point of view for capturing the 3D scenes processed by the Elitium system.

What is the role of the Cartoni JiBo support system in the setup?

The Cartoni JiBo support system is used to stabilize and move the Canon EOS C500 Mark 2 camera, which is equipped with a cinematic lens. It is crucial for capturing smooth footage while the camera is being tracked.

How does the Koala Crane tracking system work in this setup?

The Koala Crane tracking system is used to track the pan, tilt, and zoom movements of the camera. It sends FreeD tracking data to the Elitium system, which then integrates the data to create augmented reality or virtual sets.

How does the Elitium system process tracking data from various camera systems?

The Elitium system receives FreeD tracking data from different camera systems, such as the Canon camera and the Cartoni JiBo, which are equipped with tracking devices. This data is processed and translated into augmented reality or virtual environments that are merged with live video feeds.

What is the purpose of the Octopus MOS Newsroom system mentioned in the script?

The Octopus MOS Newsroom system is a newsroom computer system (NRCS) used for managing and controlling news broadcasts. It integrates with the ClassX graphics system to provide overlay graphics for television channels.