Like many other institutions during the pandemic, the Budweiser Events Center had to find new ways to produce content. The arena was no longer able to present anthems or other special ceremonies from the ice, which led them to create a production space with a camera deck out of what was previously a utility area for spotlights. Needing to produce content at a further distance than ever before, the Budweiser Events Center team required a better PTZ with broadcast-quality video. Building off the Eagles’ previous experience using JVC GY-HM850 cameras for game film, the production team knew they could once again entrust the brand to do the job.

“We didn’t have a camera that could produce quality footage all the way from the rafters, so we decided to mount a JVC KY-PZ100 PTZ up there, since the team had such a good experience with the brand,” said Dillon Dannettell, Technical Services Manager at the Budweiser Events Center. “We were so impressed with that camera, we decided to replace all our old PTZs throughout the arena.”

In addition to the JVC PTZ camera that sits up in the rafters, several other KY-PZ100s are deployed in various capacities throughout the venue, which are all connected to a JVC RM-LP100 remote camera controller. Two are used as coach cams for the team, another is for game film and one additional camera is mounted at center-ice. On the production side, there are five more KY-PZ100s located in various positions around the arena to catch essential game play. This includes on the nets, under the scoreboard and one to cover the bench. For additional wide and tight game shots, the Budweiser Events Center also utilizes four GY-HM850 cameras.

“The JVC PTZ system allows us to have all our camera shots saved as presets, in addition to storing multiple positions in a preset group, which is really beneficial for the range of events we deploy in the space,” added Dannettell. “We have position groups set up for specific events. So, when we have basketball, rodeos, or other events, we don’t have to override the previous job ― we can recall the different presets. For example, position group one is hockey, group two is basketball, group three is rodeo, and so on.”

Dannettell adds that another standout feature for his team is the RM-LP100 remote camera controller itself. “As the engineer, I’m in charge of most of the games,” he continued. “If everything is going well, I’m able to watch the production and will use the controller to do game follow. It’s generally a wider shot and being able to follow the action with precision is great. The picture quality we get from the JVC cameras is really good and set up is easy since the cameras can operate over IP.”

Using the JVC cameras, the Budweiser Events Center has been able to produce quality broadcasts for AHL’s streaming platform, AHLTV, as well as its own board shows. In addition, the arena has previously broadcasted to ESPNU for NCAA Regional D1 Hockey, and they plan to utilize JVC for these broadcasts in the future as well.

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The Quantum-LinkMatrix unified wireless camera workflow brings together COFDM wireless camera systems and bonded cellular/5G roaming camera systems into one single managed solution. By integrating the two production workflows into one video source and configuration management platform, live event production teams can efficiently manage content capture from all types of wireless systems.

“One of the most pressing challenges for content owners is implementing optimum workflows to capture and disseminate live video,” said Mickey Miller, CEO of Vislink.

“These organizations demand end-to-end remote production solutions that can capture immersive content and stream it immediately across all available distribution channels and platforms. Our unified workflow solution has been engineered with their needs in mind and is an ideal complement to the increasingly prevalent live remote production model. The operational efficiencies and audience-building benefits that our solution delivers make it a gamechanger for broadcast and media professionals.”

The integration of the Vislink Quantum receiver with Mobile Viewpoint’s LinkMatrix leverages many existing LinkMatrix features for Vislink equipment, which together bring advanced capabilities to REMI productions. Notably, this includes being able to send wireless camera feeds directly to YouTube and social media accounts, as well as enabling remote control of Quantum functions from anywhere in the workflow.

The Vislink COFDM wireless camera systems and 5G/bonded cellular systems have been field tested to operate together seamlessly at a variety of high-profile events. This includes marathons, where action at the starting and finish lines are covered by COFDM systems, and the wider course is followed using bonded cellular technology, and stadium events, where COFDM camera systems provide immersive, closeup on-field action while bonded cellular systems support sideline reporting or team arrivals. Through the unified workflow enabled by the Quantum-LinkMatrix software control platform, the operational efficiencies created for the remote production bonded cellular market can be directly applied to the guaranteed quality, low latency, on-field COFDM wireless camera systems.

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Envivo Ribbon is a true fan engagement live production solution that enables users to drive over 16 million broadcast quality pixels to video walls and LED displays with dynamic and engaging content.

Building on the intuitive and powerful user interface and success of Envivo Replay, Envivo Ribbon further expands the live event production offerings first introduced with Envivo Studio with another powerful story-telling tool to keep fans engaged in every aspect of the live event at all levels of visual stimulus. Integrated with a limitless number of real-time data sources, content can be dynamically presented with immediate score updates, engaging statistics, timing information, and other relevant and engaging data.

“Envivo Ribbon incorporates the rich knowledge the company and its founders have of live production workflows with the intuitive and powerful user interface infrastructure introduced five years ago in Envivo Replay to provide customers with the most powerful live production and fan engagement product in the market.” said Adolfo Rodriguez, CEO of Variant Systems Group.

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HBO confirms coffee cup on ‘Game of Thrones’ set was a mistake https://t.co/XxnnAYMV8K #TVNews #BroadcastNews

— TVNewsMix (@TVNewsMix) May 7, 2019

During the team’s Friday, May 10, 2019 game against the the Golden State Warriors, the team’s mascot, Clutch, walked by Clarke holding a coffee cup.

As he walked by Clarke, who plays Daenerys Targaryen on “Game of Thrones,” he pretended to notice her in the court side seats and went over to her, “kissing” her hand and bending at the knee.

Someone left a coffee cup in a ‘Game of Thrones’ shot https://t.co/jc9u2kccTy #TVNews #BroadcastNews

— TVNewsMix (@TVNewsMix) May 7, 2019

The Toyota Center’s stadium control room, meanwhile, carried a live feed of the exchange on the stadium’s large video screens so fans could watch the action unfold.

The control room also inserted a lower third identifying Clarke — in a “Game of Thrones” inspired font.

Clarke, meanwhile, responded by laughing and covering her face with her hands.

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