
Company announced updates for Hawk-Eye, a number of its cameras, and virtual production technologies
By George Winslow
Published: April 25, 2022
Company announced updates for Hawk-Eye, a number of its cameras, and virtual production technologies
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Sony Electronics has unveiled a broad range of technologies, products and services relating to imaging, IP, cloud and visualisation at NAB 2022.
IMAGINING AND CAMERAS With the introduction of the new HDC-3200, Sony said it was building out its portfolio and filling in the gaps with a more affordable 4K system, ensuring users have an option that provides everything they need, without paying for capabilities that aren't required.
The HDC-3200 is a fibre-based, cost-effective system camera that shares many of the features common to Sony's HDC-series including a 2/3 type 3CMOS image sensor with global shutter, 4K and HDR and support for numerous signal formats. The HDC-3200 is compatible with the existing lineup of Sony viewfinders, large lens adapters and IP transmission systems.
Sony also introduced two new large lens adaptors, the HDLA-3505 and HDLA-3501. The robust HDLA-3505 can be used with the HDVF-EL70. It has an LCD panel that allows for assignable settings at the press of a button and simple monitoring via SDI Input. The HDLA-3501 complements the new HDC-3200, providing a cost-effective 4K system.
It is designed to operate with the HDVF-L750 viewfinder and enables easy access to the camera head while supporting rear panel operation. Both options offer Sony systems cableless interface and instant attachment to and detachment from the camera.
In addition, Sony reported that its PVM-X series 4K, HDR monitors available in 18-, 24- and 32-inch sizes, will see new enhancements with the Version 4.0 firmware release in August. New features include two new optional licenses to support signal conversion and 3D LUT Output. Timecode and audio output capabilities will also be added to the enhanced monitor output. The firmware will also feature in monitor display, parallel remote and chroma up as well as support for closed captioning.
Sony has also expanded its Cinema Line with the introduction of the flagship VENICE 2 camera featuring a new 8.6K full-frame CMOS image sensor, internal X-OCN and 4K Apple ProRes 4444 and 422 HQ recording with a smaller body. It includes 16 stops of dynamic range, extreme low light capability, highlights that roll-off, and natural skin tones. In addition, the VENICE 2 has a Dual Base ISO of 800/3200, 8 stops of built-in ND filters.
The HDC-F5500 system camera with Super 35mm 4K CMOS global shutter image sensor features shallow depth of field, high frame rate capability, and easy systemisation with other Sony system cameras, it has been used on marquee sporting events and the most influential motion picture and music awards events, among others.
To complement its imaging solutions, Sony announced that it is updating its UWP-D 4th generation wireless microphone series: the URX-P41D dual channel receiver and convenient UWP-D27 package. The new portable receiver offers simplified functionality, user-friendly features, and digital audio interface via the SMAD-P5 MI (Multi Interface) shoe adapter, compatible with many of Sony's camcorders.
IP NETWORKS In terms of developments relating to IP networks, Nevion-a Sony Group Company-recently announced that its VideoIPath media orchestration platform is adding broadcast control. This enables simple, cost-effective support for the complete production lifecycle, ideal for managing IP-based broadcast facilities, virtual routing, production trucks and mobile units.
Additionally, the update adds support for Sony's NS-BUS IP-based management protocol to the extensive list of equipment interfaces already compatible with VideoIPath, including Sony hardware panels and connection management to Sony's SDI-IP converters and XVS series switchers. Sony also offers a powerful solution for production orchestration and facilities management: Live Element Orchestrator.
CLOUD-BASED TECHNOLOGIES Sony also announced a number of improvements to its Ci Media Cloud Services, an ecosystem of cloud-based applications built for organisations to collect, organise, collaborate, deliver, and archive media assets.
For post production, Ci's Workflow app provides functionality for a secure, automated VFX pull workflow by simply submitting an edit decision list (EDL) to Ci. Productions must first upload original camera files (OCF) to Ci where preview proxies are created. To initiate the VFX pull workflow, an EDL is submitted to Ci. Ci locates the referenced OCF and converts the referenced clips to the desired output format. The generated frames are dynamically provisioned to the VFX vendor who is notified when delivery is complete. Benefits of the app include increased speed and lower operational costs, and it helps solve common ownership and accessibility challenges.
Ci's improvements for collaboration, which can benefit editing and sports users, among others, include in-app commenting, clipping and live streams, which simplify the way creative teams review and collaborate on content and allows for quicker publishing to social media, Sony said.
Ci also integrates with Sony's Hawk-Eye technology to receive live streams from sports venues, allowing officials to review, mark up and collaborate on decisions in nearly real-time, regardless of location. This workflow makes content readily available to licensees and rights holders.
Additional enhancements to Ci include a Ci mobile app on iOS and Android for viewing content and a tvOS app for screening content on Apple TV 4K, as well as six times faster live stream ingest.
Camera-to-cloud capabilities enable more freedom and flexibility for efficient producti
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