Sony develops new simpler, fast and efficient workflows

Sony is emphasizing its integral IP capabilities, as well as compatibility with the standards of the sector, such as SMPTE ST2110, ST2059 and NMOS IS-04.

One of the demonstrations that is most attracting attention by Sony In this NAB 2017 it is an IP Live production workflow. The adoption of IP by the television networks around the world is gaining popularity for its proven ability to offer 4K video, audio, synchronization signs and quality control data through a single network cable. At the fair, Sony is emphasizing its comprehensive IP capabilities, as well as compatibility with the standards of the sector, such as SMPTE ST2110, ST2059 and NMOS IS-04.

In Las Vegas, Sony is presenting a new range of workflow solutions, among which XDCAM Air, an ENG subscription service based on the cloud stands out. This complete ENG work flow platform serves as a bridge between field assets and chain infrastructure to allow high speed emissions. From the recording to postproduction, XDCAM Air takes advantage of the entire power of computer science and XDCAM.

With XDCAM Air, camera operators and news teams have the possibility of working in a faster and more efficient way, which allows them to focus on the story they have in hand, thanks to a direct integration of the camera in the workflow.

Version 1.0, which will be launched in June, will provide intelligent functions such as live transmission, mobile compatibility with XDCAM and metadata workflow. XDCAM Pocket is the mobile application of XDCAM Air, capable of converting a smartphone into a small ENG camera by transmitting live and with great quality through the LTE network of the device thanks to the QOs transmission mode.

XDCAM Air will be interoperable with most of the main systems, both from Sony and other manufacturers. Sony will continue to develop new functions and workflows for XDCAM Air, with future versions that will offer content management compatibility, better device control and integration of editions with non -linear editors.

Media Backbone Hive

As for Media Backbone Hive, it coordinates all the phases of this family and proven news workflow they trust and on which thousands of chains depend. In addition, it provides powerful and intuitive applications for the functions of planning, intake, navigation, edition, publication, reproduction, archiving and management. His incredible technical advance made him obtain the prestigious Peter Wayne Award for Design and Innovation (IABM).

RTV Oost, a regional television network from the Netherlands, has already chosen this new platform to optimize and prepare its production of news for the future, becoming the first European regional television network to introduce a Sony integral multimedia production solution.

Another novelty in NAB 2017 is Media Backbone Navigatorx a solution that offers a simpler, fast and efficient workflows and workflows. With a design designed to adapt to the environments of several current workflows, it allows users to manage assets in a wide variety of formats, with flexible production, archiving and automation options for the workflow.

Archive

As for file, the second generation of Optical Disc Archive provides a long -term insurance file based on the sony proven optical disc format, with a useful life of 100 years and a design designed to obtain 3.3 TB capacity in a single cartridge.

The acceptance of Optical Disc Archive has been growing continuously and has new customers, including Christian Broadcasting Network, Embassy Row, Golf Channel, National Film Board of Canada, La Voz and Wells Fargo. Developers and suppliers can incorporate the second generation of Optical Disc Archive into their own compatible products, with Sony's support when providing technical assistance to facilitate product development. The latest partners products for Optical Disc Archive include: Nltek for Avid Interplay, Qstar Archive Manager, SGL Flashnet, Storagedna Dnafusion, Object Matrix and Xendata.