Bexel Launches 4K Solution with Evertz Dreamcatcher

(10/05/2013) Bexel, a unit of the Vitec Group's Services Division and a leading worldwide provider of broadcast services and solutions, has purchased two Dreamcatcher systems from Evertz, a leading global manufacturer of broadcast equipment. The acquisition serves as a cornerstone for Bexel's new 4K solutions, which provide turnkey packages that will be available to augment any major sporting event or live production broadcast.

Dreamcatcher represents the next generation in slow-motion replay technology and offers real-world 4K benefits. The product provides enhanced storytelling capabilities by allowing a production team to capture an event from all angles, without ever missing a moment of action. When 4K cameras are used, Dreamcatcher's zoom capability lets broadcasters zero in on the action and extract an HD image from a larger 4K frame. This high resolution zoom ability allows broadcasters to enhance the narrative and definitive coverage of close calls at sporting events. When used in conjunction with Evertz' patent-pending tracking feature, the 4K zoom functionality enables a totally unique replay experience. Dreamcatcher's proprietary Mosaic function synchronizes multiple angles that can be played out with the press of a single button, allowing a captured event to be shown from brand new perspectives.

Tom Dickinson, CTO of Bexel, comments, Bexel is a leader in building server systems for a myriad of sporting events, and the addition of Dreamcatcher is a natural expansion of our offerings and it's ready for 4K now. Dreamcatcher will be available to our customers as part of a customized solution that will deliver an elegant, streamlined 4K package that can be integrated into a sports production easily, and play a key role in providing 4K replay for live events. Dreamcatcher is a great storytelling tool that employs state-of-the-art technology to allow broadcasters to use 4K to its fullest extent on an HD production.

Evertz' Joe Cirincione, VP Sales U.S. Sports and Entertainment, who has been on over a dozen shoots including the Super Bowl and Daytona 500, says, Dreamcatcher allows an audience to experience an event like never before, and we know that it will make a perfect addition to Bexel's offerings. We have enjoyed a long and successful relationship with Bexel, and we are very pleased they have chosen Dreamcatcher.

We engage many Evertz products in our systems and solutions, concludes Dickinson. This is a logical expansion for Bexel and the Dreamcatcher's features augment the sports experience in exciting new ways, and for live content replay and multi-screen output for award shows as well as other live events. We're thrilled to add this to our fleet of solutions.

About Evertz

Evertz is a leading global manufacturer of broadcast equipment and solutions that deliver content to television sets, on-demand services, WebTV, IPTV, and mobile devices. Evertz has expertise in delivering complete end-to-end broadcast solutions for all aspects of broadcast production including content creation, content distribution and content delivery. Evertz delivers cutting edge hardware and software solutions for television broadcast, telcos, satellite, cable TV, and IPTV providers.

About Bexel

Bexel is the pre-eminent worldwide provider of broadcast services including video and audio equipment rentals, fiber services, new audio sales, used equipment sales, and repairs/maintenance. Bexel provides brilliantly designed and flawlessly executed systems and solutions to all customers - including producers of the biggest and most important televised events in the world.

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