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Baltijos TV builds its new HD broadcast platform on Grass Valley STRATUS framework
At the beginning of 2012 Lithuanian commercial broadcaster Baltijos TV made a decision to upgrade its broadcast system to attain the best what digital file-based production can offer. The process started with procurement procedure where detailed conditions to contenders were set. As the result of this procurement, Baltijos TV opted for the Hannu Pro solution based on Grass Valley STRATUS media workflow application framework offering streamlined tasks and processes for media production and management with full support of HD. STRATUS facilitates an efficient workflow across the entire content creation and distribution chain from a single, intuitive graphical user interface, and is used in all production stages up to play-out. »»» continue reading - complete BTV story.
»»» read about the project also on TVBEurope
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Hannu Pro continues on production equipment deliveries
Hannu Pro continues boosting sales of professional production and related computer equipment also providing technical support and consultations for customers to help them choosing most appropriate equipment and accessories. Production houses and regional TV companies with limited budgets can have specially elaborated offers and affordable solutions to address their production needs. Hannu Pro demonstration salon and online shop are operating for more than a year now and during this period numerous production projects were brought to life also in Semi-professional market segment. For example, in September and October Hannu Pro supplied affordable high quality production equipment for several customers in Latvia and Lithuania. Multi-functional youth initiative centre of Rujiena received a professional JVC camera kit including accessories - a Miller tripod, SWIT batteries, a Camrade bag and protective coat, dynamic and radio microphones, as well as an iMac computer for non-linear video editing. Also Lithuanian news channel Lietuvos Rytas and production company Tym Drym received several ENG/EFP camera sets based on Panasonic AG-HPX250EJ P2 system cameras equipped with P2 media and readers, as well as Cartoni, SWIT, Camrade and Beyerdynamic accessories.
»»» please, contact Hannu Pro to arrange consultation or ask for a personalized offer
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Lattelecom adopts Thomson Video Networks' ViBE VS7000 for next-generation IPTV and multiplatform video services
This summer, after an international tender for Lattelecom channel expansion project closed, the leading telecommunications company and internet service provider in Latvia opted for Thomson’s ViBE VS7000 multi screen video platform to support new services. The 10RU system provides encoding for Lattelecom’s new range of Web and mobile TV services as well as SD, HD and 3D IPTV offerings. Hannu Pro - Thomson Video Networks value added partner and leading broadcast systems integrator in the Baltic States - helped to bring this project to life, as well as provided installation and systems integration services.
"As we prepared to launch our new IPTV and multiplatform service offerings, we needed to upgrade our previous video encoding systems in order to provide our Web and mobile customers with the best-possible viewing experience. We also needed a cost-effective solution that could easily grow and expand with our business," said Maris Petrovskis, new technology head, Lattelecom. "With its superb image quality, simple operation, and maximum flexibility at a very reasonable price point, the ViBE VS7000 has easily exceeded all of our requirements. And, through Hannu Pro, we can count on local access to a high level of support and service."
Installed at Lattelecom’s data centre in Riga, Latvia, the Thomson Video Networks ViBE VS7000 supports up to 30 new multiplatform video services representing a range of encoding profiles including SD, HD and 3D IPTV, Web, and mobile TV. Based on the success of the initial services, Lattelecom will expand the offering to include up to 100 Web and mobile TV channels in the near future.
»»» complete press release is available at Thomson Video Networks' website
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Hannu Pro receives Grass Valley acknowledgement again
IBC 2012, the largest broadcasting technology forum in Europe, has closed and Grass Valley now summed up the annual sales figures. This year Hannu Pro made it again receiving Grass Valley acknowledgement for top sales results in EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) region in MPS (media play-out system) sales category. Grass Valley media play-out systems include such products as K2 Edge, TX MAM, Cobalt, Channel Composer and others.
Congratulations to Hannu Pro team for hard and yet productive work!
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IBC 2012 hot topics - integration and future-proof software updates
IBC 2012 - the largest in Europe broadcast technology forum has closed. With number of visitors exceeding 50.5 thousand it was the best-attended event in IBC history. After returning from Amsterdam, where Hannu Pro management and engineers spent seven days having direct communication with representatives of leading broadcast equipment manufacturers, we have summed-up most notable news form our partners Grass Valley, Thomson Video Networks, Panasonic, Orad, Fujinon, Riedel and Lawo.
Grass Valley took the bold step revealing a product roadmap for the next three years that includes refreshing its entire product portfolio with a common, software-centric architecture that allows customers to pick the exact features and functionality of the cameras, production switchers and servers. New products to be introduced before 2014 will be format agnostic, will provide complete integration and support for 1080p 50/60 workflow.
»»» for additional information about new dewelopments revealed at IBC check our IBC 2012 news page
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Levira and ERR choose Riedel systems for intercom solution
Riedel has quickly established as number one intercom solutions provider in Baltic broadcast market. During this summer Levira, the leading broadcast network operator and multimedia services provider in Estonia, complemented their digital HD satellite newsgathering facility (SNG) with Riedel Performer 32+16 modular intercom system. ERR, Estonian public broadcasting, also opted for Riedel intercom solution for their newly developed studio. ERR already has accumulated positive experience with Riedel systems installed on its IRIS OB VAN. "I believe it was easy decision for Levira to choose Riedel as intercom solution provider, but finding the right configuration was more sophisticated work for us" - says Pent Annert, the project manager at Hannu Pro in Tallinn working closely with Levira. Riedel intercom solutions meet the highest standards and have best user interface in their class. Broadcasters, which choose Riedel solutions benefit from great support and shorter introduction times. Since Riedel intercoms have became a standard, broadcasters can also cooperate and exchange knowledge, what helps them to save maintenance costs.
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Starman expands their Bridge Technologies installations
Starman - Estonian largest cable television operator - recently made significant signal monitoring system upgrade. Late December 2011 Hannu Pro supplied to Starman several modules of Bridge Technologies DVB-C modular units for system tests and evaluation. Company was entirely satisfied with the results of system tests and shortly after ordered complete monitoring system to monitor signals on its whole network. "We started out with a few Blades as a trial and we were truly impressed with overall system so we decided to expand it to full network" - said Kristjan Koiv - the network manager at Starman. This signal monitoring solution will help company to ensue that their broadcasted signals meet highest standards and are delivered to subscribers with no interruptions. Project market value exceeds EUR 100 000.
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Hannu Pro supplies equipment for newly developer IKSA research centre
Recently Riga Technical University called a tender to supply scientific equipment for newly developed cross-institutional Information, communication and signal processing technology research centre (IKSA-CENTRS) project, which is co-developed by Engineering Research Institute of Ventspils University - Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre, University of Latvia, Riga Technical University, Institute of Electronics and Computer Science and The Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Latvia with the aim to unite technology experts for various research tasks, such as mathematical modelling, quantum computing, development of artificial intellect, space research and others. At the end of July Hannu Pro was officially announced as the winner of this tender. According to specification, equipment delivery include: a solution based on Digital Rapids and Dell technologies to provide media management, storage, analysis, encoding and streaming in various formats for IP, DVB and mobile networks; silent (zero noise emitting) PCs for audio processing and analysis, professional mobile sound recording devices, as well as Grass Valley and Blackmagic Design SDI and HDMI signal converters. Market value of this European Regional Development Fund (ERAF) co-funded project reaches EUR 70 000.
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Hannu Pro supplies production equipment for Latvian Academy of Arts
In July, according to the results of recently called tender for studies quality improvement, Hannu Pro delivered production equipment to the Latvian Academy of Arts. This large procurement project is co-funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERAF), and is aimed to purchase equipment to streamline process of studies at the Latvian Academy of Arts. In compliance with the section Stationary Studio support and rail set Hannu Pro supplied a studio camera support and a mobile modular rail set with total length up to 15 meters, as well as appropriate flight cases allowing convenient transportation of the rail modules. Market value of supplied equipment reaches EUR 15 000.
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Hannu Pro supplies Bridge Technologies and Wohler signal control systems for NURTS SAT uplink station
Earlier this year NURTS - Bulgarian National Unit Radio and TV Systems - called two tenders to supply various signal-monitoring systems. In both tenders NURTS opted for solutions proposed by Hannu Pro. During next month Hannu Pro delivered, installed and brought into operation a modular Bridge Technologies based monitoring system expansion solution for NURTS SAT head-end to continuously monitor satellite and IP signals. This included a number of VB Broadcast Probe units: three rack cases and several VB120, VB270, and VB280 modules, as well as appropriate upgrade for central system server: five licences for IP modules and reporting module for 20 units to support data storage, analysis, and alarm generation, when deviation exceeds given tolerance. Hannu Pro also supplied and installed on NURTS satellite up-link station several Wohler AMP1A-30 2-channel audio monitoring units and Wohler VAMP2-MDA multichannel/multiformat audio and video monitoring units for SDI, SD-SDI, and CVBS signal monitoring. Supplied equipment will ensure that NURTS will be able to deliver best quality monitoring for recently developed channels. Project market value approximates at EUR 70 000.
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ERR unifies workflow with Grass Valley technology while launching new studio and gearing-up for London Olympic games
Late spring ERR (Estonian public broadcasting) called a tender to equip newly developed production studio with HD compatible production systems. Taking into account ERR's deep and highly positive experience with Grass Valley LDK HD cameras and Kayak HD switchers installed in other ERR's studios and IRIS HD OB VAN - most advanced in Baltic States, ERR made a decision to expand their LDK camera line-up and opted for Grass Valley technology based production system solution proposed by Hannu Pro Tallinn.
With unified workflow, which relies on Grass Valley Kayak HD Vision mixers and Grass Valley LDK-8000 Elite broadcast cameras, ERR was able to ensure interoperability and compatibility between their other production studios and OB VAN thus reducing set-up and maintenance costs, at the same time delivering best possible HD pictures to their viewers. Supplied equipment and systems include 7 complete Grass Valley LDK 8000 Elite series HD broadcast camera chains, Grass Valley Kayak HD200C production switcher's and a world's top class Grass Valley Dyno HD replay system based on K2 Summit 3G server technology to streamline live production workflow. ERR will use Dyno/K2 Summit 3G system also to record live feeds directly from Olympic games in London, prepare sports programs and stories, and play live streams on-air in Estonia. This workflow insures quickest possible program production turnaround and helps saving drastically on costs while delivering live content to Tallinn. In June Hannu Pro completed equipment delivery and studio was brought into operation, providing broadcaster to right tools to produce local content more effectively both in SD and HD formats. Market value this project approximates to EUR 1.6 million and this also includes service agreement to receive latest updates and service.
»»» read also official Grass Valley press release
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KTS invests in another Grass Valley Dyno system for its OB VANs
In June KTS (Kaunas Television Services ) - leading Baltic OB VAN service provider - started new procurement to upgrade its OB VAN systems. Hannu Pro supplied to KTS complete multi-channel Grass Valley Dyno/K2 Summit play-out and replay server system, as well as an Apantac HD multiviewer system. Now KTS owns two Grass Valley Dyno multi-channel play-out and replay systems. This emphasises company's determined strategy opting for world's best solutions for live production. KTS already had in use one Grass Valley Dyno system teamed with a Grass Valley LDK-8300 Elite Super SloMo broadcast camera for more than a year. During this preriod they undoubtly rated it as very effective and stable production solution. Market value of KTS OB VAN upgrade project reaches EUR 100 000.
The Grass Valley K2 Dyno replay system is a powerful, cost-effective application addressing the need for replay control and highlight generation in file-based live productions. Ideal for events such as sports productions and OB vans, the system is an efficient solution for replay in many environments such as studios, including the replacement of legacy tape-based operations. By implementing Gigabit Ethernet networking, common file wrappers, continuous FTP bandwidth, and standard IT storage connectivity, the K2 Dyno replay system works without costly software and hardware add-ons to manage and move content throughout production environments.
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Tallinna TV expands its technical ability with Hannu Pro
Earlier this year Hannu Pro Tallinn toghether with financing company Fusion IM won a tender for Tallinna TV’s major broadcast and production system expansion project, which offers significant improvement in programme production and playout by adding many new features to streamline production workflow. Hannu Pro delivered equipment for Tallinna TV playout and studio upgrade, as well as for mobile production facility. Project includes: a Grass Valley Kayak HD 100C production switcher; a Grass Valley K2 Summit server and Dyno replay system - world's top solution for live broadcasting; 1+1 redundant Grass Valley K2 Edge play-out server; a Grass Valley EDIUS Storm 3G Elite system for efficient high quality video editing; as well as a number of Apantac multiviewers; a complete Riedel intercom system; Panasonic AW-HE120 cameras for press-room equipped with AW-RP50 control system; and various accessories such as Cartoni fibre tripods and Ianiro light kits, batteries, signal converters for tally and intercom option and SWIT LCDs and other equipment for ENG cameras. Project market value exceeds EUR 400 000. Tallinna TV is still the only Baltic local channel makining regular broadcasts in HD format.
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Lithuanian ISLB opts for Grass Valley EDIUS NLE
Lithuanian International School of Law and Business (ISLB/TTVAM) opted for Grass Valley EDIUS nonlinear video editing solution for its newly developed laboratory of visual communication. Hannu Pro Vilnius supplied to ISLB 15 complete packages of EDIUS 6 nonlinear video editing software. Now students of International School of Law and Business will have hands-on experience with the same professional video editing tools, which have became a standard in TV programme and news production. ISLB visual communication laboratory development project, which was implemented in partnership with EIT Sprendimai, also includes a number of PC workstations and other software tools.
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AVIWEST's wireless video transmission technology introduced also in Lithuania
Last year Hannu Pro organized extensive AVIWEST IBIS DMNG tests in Baltic States. Fully working system was demoed to Estonian, Lithuanian and Latvian TV companies. After analyzing IBIS DMNG system tests results and following two Estonian and one Finish broadcaster, Lietuvos Rytas - the leading news channel in Lithuania - also opted for AVIWEST's wireless video transmission solution. In April Hannu Pro Vilnius supplied to Lietuvos Rytas a complete IBIS DMNG system consisting of one IBIS DMNG transmitter and one receiving server. The system allows effective transmission of broadcast quality video over 3G/4G, WiMAX and traditional IP networks (wireless WiFi and wired Ethernet).
No doubt, broadcasters are showing massive appeal to AVIWEST wireless transmission technology, which was intensively used to cover French presidential elections. More than 40 units wirelessly generated several hundreds of live reports over the weekend. Most French TV Channels used AVIWEST's IBIS DMNG system to cover the 1st round of the elections: the 3 main news TV channels, i.e. TF1, i>Télé and BFM TV, as well as some others like La Chaîne Parlementaire or AFP (French news agency) - even the Socialist Party itself. International TV channels were also on-site using the DMNG: Al Jazzera English, TV2 Denmark and Nova TV (Bulgaria).
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NAB 2012 - Grass Valley highlight technologies for today's competitive landscape
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During NAB 2012 Grass Valley continued showing to broadcasters and video production professionals how to work smarter and be more productive in all aspects of their business: by using software-based tools and tightly integrated systems that foster collaboration and resource efficiency. The exhibit was consistently crowded for three days in a row, with visitors from all around the world stopping in to have a look at how the new and existing Grass Valley products, systems, and solutions could help them streamline their operations and generate new types of content
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STRATUS - service oriented architecture platform and media application framework to quickly and easily create programs and stories in studio and newsroom facilities - this will change the way how the content was produced and workload got shared across a number of different departments that used to work independently rarely collaborating on projects. It used to be that the tools defined the task. With STRATUS, the task defines the tools.
»»» for additional information about Stratus, please watch official Stratus video on Youtube! |
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K2 Edge - integrated play-out system to bring together asset management, play-out management and advanced graphics all into one premium performance package |
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3G Fiber-To-Triax Converter - key component for innovative 3G transmission system that lets LDK camera users work with either Triax OR fiber |
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LDK Connect Gateway - solution/bridge to provide remote control for LDK series cameras |
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K2 Dyno - replay system to bring sophisticated instant replay, slow-motion, and highlight creation to any production with control of up to eight SD or HD channels in various combinations of recording or playback |
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Karrera and Kayenne switchers - the centre of video production and most powerful switchers available for live studio and mobile productions |
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K2 Summit 3G server family for live events and production applications now incorporates proxy generation, new codecs and other features |
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LDK family of system cameras - providing picture quality that is unmatched by any other camera, multi-format or single-format, single speed or super slo-mo (or both), high-end or economical |
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EDIUS 6.5 - edit anything - non-linear editing software, which incorporates native RED support and an extensive new 3D workflow and much more |
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Trinix NXT - multiviewer system to optimize space by eliminating secondary, external components and connections, and is incredibly efficient, using less than 75 watts of power for 8 multiviewer outputs |
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Broadcasters in Baltics and Finland are opting for AVIWEST’s wireless video transmission solution
Screenshot from ERR's live coverage of presidential Elections in Finland using AVIWEST's IBIS system
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After successful tests in Riga, Tallinn and Helsinki at end of 2011, Hannu Pro has already delivered several AVIWEST IBIS video transmission systems to its customers in Baltics and Finland, including Estonian Public Broadcasting and Tallinna TV in Estonia and Nelonen Media, the second largest private broadcaster in Finland. All of them evaluated alternatives before choosing AVIWEST as the most complete and efficient solution. The total market value of these recent deals exceeds EUR 75 000.
An AVIWEST IBIS video transmission system consists of a transmitter: DMNG (Digital Mobile News Gathering), and a receiving server – IBIS Studio. The system is capable of bonding any type of mobile Internet carrier networks to form stable signal providing sufficient bandwidth for broadcast quality video transmission (up to HD). Carriers can be literally any type of long-distance mobile data communication networks including 3G, 4G, CDMA, and Wimax, as well as broadband (wireless or Ethernet). Video is compressed using proprietary video compression technology, which was developed based on the H.264 standard. It allows adaptive bit-rate and copes well with changing bandwidths of mobile networks. In areas with limited or no coverage the Store-and-forward feature can be used. The DMNG is lightweight and compact and can be mounted directly on the camera. It accepts (HD) SDI with embedded audio or composite video with analogue stereo pair. Servers are available in several configurations. All of them are capable of recording the transmission, while outputting (HD) SDI for play-out. IBIS also features an intercom for direct talkback. For further details and tests please contact your local Hannu Pro specialist.
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LNK steps into HD broadcasting
LNK, the largest independent Lithuanian TV company, is pioneering again. The final of the dance show series Kvieciu Sokti, transmitted on December 31, 2011, was the first nationwide HD broadcast of a home-grown Lithuanian show. This broadcast was partly possible thanks to a determined LNK investment strategy of developing their business with transition to HD broadcasting in mind. Last year LNK opted for a number of fully equipped Grass Valley LDK 3000 HD TV broadcast cameras. Earlier Hannu Pro also supplied a complete HD ready turnkey solution for content production and play-out. Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre (LRTC) transmitted the show in HD over the local DVB-T network. The programme was not scrambled and was accessible to viewers across the country, free of charge. Ricardas Kazlauskas, technical director of LNK, explained: "It was a New Year’s gift to our loyal television audience. While enjoying the broadcast view, which was superior to the old one, they had a chance to assess future digital terrestrial television. And we tested and assessed our possibilities. This experience is important because we are considering when we will be able to broadcast the entire content of LNK in HD".
»»» read also complete TVB Europe news story
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