Ottawa, Canada, April 17th 2020 - Following news last week of the forthcoming Ross Live program of product launches, solutions updates and live production seminars, Ross Video is now very pleased to unveil the program's ten week schedule.A list of the sessions can be found at www.rossvideo.com/live, and registration is now open. The program kicks off on April 28th with a look at exciting updates to XPression, the industry's fastest growing family of real-time graphics solutions, and closes on July 14th with, as you would expect, a Ross One More Thing!' reveal. During the nine weeks in between*, Ross specialists will be hosting weekly Tech Talk sessions to discuss challenges and best practices across a variety of live production applications and environments. Ross will also be unveiling some brand-new solutions designed to help live production professionals create high impact, high efficiency productions.
During these challenging times, Ross believes it is important to support customers in any way we can. With normal life on hold, we understand that many industry professionals may have some additional time for learning and training, and so Ross will has created a weekly Living Live podcast (no registration required) that will focus on a different element of live production and explore it fully. The first podcast - Building a Workflow for the Unknown: TV News Editorial, Trends & Tools)' - will be published on Monday April 20th, and will be available on our dedicated page here.
Ross Video CEO David Ross can't wait to get started. We've put a great deal of thought and effort into this comprehensive program, and we look forward to seeing you at one of our Ross Live sessions soon. We're going to blow your socks off once again!
* All sessions are being broadcast on the dates shown on our web page at 11am EDT (Ottawa) / 4pm BST (London). An additional session will be offered at 11:30 pm EDT (Ottawa) for customers in India/Asia/Australia/New Zealand and surrounding countries (9am New Delhi, 11:30am Singapore/Beijing, 12:30pm Tokyo, 1:30pm Canberra, 3:30pm Auckland). Please note that the date of the additional presentations in these areas will therefore be +1 day.
For reference, the current schedule of sessions is as follows (additional sessions may be added over time):
28 April: What's New with XPression
Join Patrick Twomey to learn about the latest developments with XPression - the industry's fastest growing family of real-time graphics solutions.
30 April: Live Production Solutions - New Switcher Enhancements
Les O'Reilly and Nigel Spratling announce a huge feature update for Carbonite Ultra - the world's most popular midsize production switcher. Current and potential Carbonite Ultra users alike will definitely want to learn more.
05 May: Even More Creativity with Ross Camera Motion Systems
Join Bruce Takasaki as he unveils the latest updates for Camera Motion Systems including MotionDirector extensions to CamBot XY pedestals, DashBoard control of PT heads and PIVOTcam and SkyDolly enhancements.
07 May: Ultrix - The Evolution Continues
Ultrix is our innovative (and multi-award-winning) routing and AV processing platform. Todd Riggs discusses another milestone update that adds even more flexibility.
12 May: The 4k UHD Signal Conversion Problem Solver
Gator Toolbox is an incredibly powerful any-to-any' HD, UHD and HDR signal conversion solution. Marc Ravard, Simon Lacroix and Alun Fryerexplain its many different applications and the latest update for 2020.
14 May: The Latest in Production Automation & Control
Production automation has been an important industry trend for more than a decade - Mike Paquin discusses what's new with the latest version of our OverDrive solution.
19 May: Graphite - Giving You More
Graphite is Ross Video's all-in-one integrated production vehicle. Join Nigel Spratling and Les O'Reilly to learn about the latest update and a brand-new member of the family.
26 May: Sports and Live Events Creating an Experience to Remember
Ross works with the leading sports teams, stadiums and live venues to help make the fan experience something to remember. Andrew Sampson discusses the evolution of live event production and the possibilities for content creators.
02 June: Ross Signal Processing Solutions - Important Updates
Marc Ravard, Alun Fryer and Wojtek Tryc present some important updates to our Signal Processing solutions based on our latest platform development.
09 June: To Boldly Go
Ross is an industry leader when it comes to Virtual Solutions - Gideon Ferber introduces the latest developments in graphics rendering for virtual studios and augmented reality applications.
16 June: Keeping It Clean!
Douglas Johnson introduces an incredible new update to the Ross Live Event Protection Delay product line.
23 June: It Really Is Rocket Surgery
Rocket Surgery is Ross Video's in-house creative design and professional services division. Join Mission Commander Jim Doyle and team to learn about the latest projects the team have been working on, and the creative challenges they've overcome.
30 June: Building the Game with Ross Mobile Productions
Ross Mobile Productions (RMP) is our dedicated mobile production company that offers full-service production packages and rental services. Mitch Rubenstein discusses the evolution of RMP, the scope of their operations and how they've satisfied some of the most demanding broadcasters in sports.
07 July: The Rise of esports
It may have started as a cottage industry, but esports is now a global phenomenon that attracts audiences measured in the millions. Join Cameron Reed to learn about the evolution of esports, its burgeoning popularity and how to create an amazing esports production.
14 July: One More New Thing!
Douglas Johnson announces
