http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/ en furuta Copyright 2007 2007-05-21T21:27:01-05:00 http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/ikegami_and_toshiba_unveil_advanced_total_tapeless_system_at_nab_2007/ http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/ikegami_and_toshiba_unveil_advanced_total_tapeless_system_at_nab_2007/#When:16:08:00Z Tapeless Digital System with Flash Memory Supports Workflow Innovation and Productivity from Image Acquisition to Archiving April 16, Las Vegas – Ikegami Tsushinki Co., Ltd (Booth #C4226) and Toshiba Corporation (Booth #SL1405) today unveiled details of their strategic partnership under which the two companies will jointly develop and promote an advanced video production/editing system for broadcasters and video professionals. At a press conference on the opening day of NAB2007, the National Association of Broadcasters’ annual convention, the two companies disclosed the key concept and components of the new video production/editing system, including its use of semiconductor flash memory as the main storage medium. With the transition to digital, high-definition broadcasting now gathering pace, video production professionals increasingly require highly capable, integrated solutions that seamlessly connect all parts of the video production workflow, from news acquisition in the field, through editing and archiving, to feeding edited programs to transmission platforms. The advanced system promoted by Ikegami and Toshiba brings ideal solutions to all of these processes. It offers a superior storage platform based on open standards, and delivers enhanced levels of productivity and innovation throughout the video broadcast workflow. Commenting on the significance of the partnership, Masaki Matsubara, President and CEO of Ikegami said: “We look forward to promoting innovation in the broadcasting industry by working closely with Toshiba. The combination of our expertise in video production fields with Toshiba’s wide-ranging experience and technological excellence in broadcasting systems, especially master control facilities for broadcasters, transmitters, and play-out servers, plus its advanced semiconductor flash memory technologies, promises an ideal partnership.” Shunichi Kimura, Corporate Vice President and President and CEO of Toshiba’s Social Infrastructure Systems Company also remarked: “Our alliance with Ikegami, an industry leader in professional cameras, reinforces our efforts to strengthen Toshiba’s position in the global broadcasting industry. We look forward to providing broadcasters and production companies with high value solutions.” Product Concept The collaboration between Ikegami and Toshiba blends each company’s expertise to bring new levels of workflow innovation to all stages of video production. The total system comprises the “GFCAM”*1 Hybrid Tapeless Camera; “GFSTATION”*2, an entirely new central video management and recording system based on flash memory; and “GFSTATION PORTABLE,”*3 a portable version of GFSTATION. All image and sound data are recorded to “GFPAK”*4, a removable medium that can be used with all system components. The network connectivity of all system elements creates a highly efficient, highly productive tapeless environment. Note 1: GFCAM, the newest member of the Editcam family, combines Ikegami’s unsurpassed image quality and flash memory technologies. GFCAM is a development code name. Notes 2, 3, 4: GFSTATION, GFSTATION PORTABLE, and GFPAK are all development code names. Flash Memory Solution (1) GFPAK The new system’s main removable storage medium, GFPAK, used with the GFCAM, GFSTATION and GFSTATION PORTABLE, is based on semiconductor flash memory. Flash memory offers distinct advantages over optical disc-based and other solutions: with no moving parts, it is rugged, highly impact- and vibration-resistant, and maintenance is easier and much cheaper; it is also a long-life, semi-permanent medium, supporting rewrite cycles in the order of tens of thousands, another significant factor in reducing running costs. GFPAK also integrates proprietary technologies and enhanced error protection that protect data integrity, and supports high-speed random access that boosts working efficiency. A single GFPAK can store up to 128 minutes of HD images, affording ample recording time when used in the field. Depending on the application, an alternative hard disc drive based memory pack is also available. Both the flash-based and HDD packs have the same profile and interface and are completely interchangeable in system components. Workflow Innovation (1) Multitasking with GFSTATION The GFSTATION is a multi-task platform built around high capacity internal flash memory. It is the home for video sources transferred via a network to a non-liner editor, an import terminal for uploads from external sources, and an IN/OUT editor supporting instant direct editing during file transfer from a GFPAK. IN/OUT editing is also possible during recording, via the GFSTATION’s front-panel or its universal controller. (2) Meta Data and Proxy Data Solutions As the GFCAM records high resolution image data, it also simultaneously records proxy video and other meta data. Proxy video, a low resolution MPEG 4 mirror of the high resolution image and sound, has the same timecode as the original, and can be quickly delivered over a network, or accessed on location, for initial viewing and to support scripting and editing. By recording INPUT/OUTPUT points set by a PC, replay of materials according to these points is easily done either on GFSTATION or GF STATION PORTABLE. Other meta data recorded during acquisition supports workflow efficiency by logging all key facts on the shoot—the date, location, program name and equipment used. Open Solutions Every component of the system is built around open standards, including such codecs and formats as MPEG2 Long GOP/I-Frame and MXF. This approach supports broadcasters and production companies in making a gradual transition from existing systems to a new tapeless environment, and also facilitates interoperability with diverse third-party equipment and systems. Ikegami and Toshiba will draw on this open standard approach in forging partnerships with developers of non-linear editors. Key Specifications The main specifications of key component equipment are detailed below. Ikegami and Toshiba are proceeding with their joint development of the system, targeting commercialization in April 2008. In order to fully reflect specific requirements from the broadcasting industry, the companies will now start to propose the system in major markets, starting with the United States and Japan and then other markets. Hybrid Tapeless Camera GFCAM (Suggested List Price: US$25,000) 2/3 inch, 3 image sensors HD 1080i/720p format support MPEG2 LONG/I Frame Multi-codec 4:2:2 digital component recording MXF file recording NTSC or PAL MPEG2 recording Retro Loop function, Time-lapse function, Intelligent Recording Thumbnail display Flash memory-based recorder GFSTATION (Suggested List Price: US$45,000) 128GB(4hour/HD 50Mbps) internal memory HD 1080i/720p format support MPEG2 Long/I-Frame Multi-codec Up-converter/Down-converter for playback Color LCD monitor installed Thumbnail display JOG & SHUTTLE dial provided MXF file transfer IN/OUT editing Playlist delivery Portable Recorder, GFSTATION PORTABLE (Suggested List Price: US$18,000) Compact half-rack size HD 1080i/720p format support MPEG2 Long/ I-Frame Multi-codec Up-converter/Down-converter for playback Color LCD monitor installed Thumbnail display JOG & SHUTTLE dial provided IN/OUT editing Removable Media GFPAK (Suggested List Price: US$950 for 32GB version; US$350 for 120GB HDD version) 16GB/32GB/64GB NAND Flash Memory Pack 120GB Hard Disk Pack High-speed transfer based on the S-ATA standard ＃　＃　＃ Press contacts: Ikegami Electronics (U.S.A.), Inc. Teri Zastrow: tel: 201-368-9171　tzastrow@ikegami.com Brian McKernan: tel: 516-829-0404 bmckernan@marcommgroup.com Toshiba Corporation (Japan) Corporate Communications Office tel: +81-3-3457-2105 http://www.toshiba.co.jp/contact/media.htm News & Events 2007-04-23T16:08:00-05:00 http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/editcam_tutorial_dvd/ http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/editcam_tutorial_dvd/#When:20:34:00Z Learn Editcam with Tutorial DVD We will release Editcam Tutorial DVD on November 1st.  Our DNG system specialst introduces how to use Editcam DNS-33W step by step on DVD and will help photographers to understand Editcam features both camera side and recorder side. This DVD will be delivered existing DNS-33W customers free. News & Events 2006-10-11T20:34:00-05:00 http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/meet_at_ibc/ http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/meet_at_ibc/#When:15:48:00Z Meet us at IBC Ikegami Booth Number: 11.121 We are pleased to announce that Ikegami Electronics (Europe) GmbH intends to present new products and solutions at IBC 2006, at the RAI Convention Centre, Amsterdam over six days from Thursday September 7th to Tuesday September 12th 2006. We would be delighted if you could take advantage of this opportunity to come and visit our booth. >> Exhibiting products IBC Official Site www.ibc.org News & Events 2006-09-11T15:48:00-05:00 http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/inphase_oem_relationship/ http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/inphase_oem_relationship/#When:15:53:00Z IKEGAMI AND IN PHASE TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCE OEM RELATIONSHIP AT IBC 2006 Ikegami-Branded 300GB Holographic Data-Storage System for Editcam and EditcamHD Video Archiving Will Be New Agreement's First Product Introduction, Offered as an Archive Solution for Today's Large Video Files, Including Applications with Editcam and Editcam HD MAYWOOD, NEW JERSEY, September 8, 2006 - Ikegami Tsushinki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, a leading maker of high definition broadcast television cameras and production equipment, has signed an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) agreement with InPhase Technologies, of Longmont CO, to sell high-capacity holographic data-archiving systems under the Ikegami name. Combining high storage densities and fast transfer rates with durable, removable media, holographic technology is poised to become the next-generation solution for reliable, low-cost data storage and archiving. The initial product resulting from the agreement will be an Ikegami-branded 300GB holographic data recorder/player that uses a 130mm disk-based media cartridge with a shelf life of 50 years. Second- and third-generation data recorders and cartridges are in development with capacities of 800GB and 1.6TB, respectively; both will be backward-compatible. "Ikegami is pleased to enter into this historic agreement with InPhase Technologies, a pioneer in the highly beneficial field of holographic data recording and storage," states Naoki Kashimura, Marketing Manager, Ikegami Tsushinki "Ikegami was the first company to develop and market tapeless video acquisition technology with its Editcam ENG/EFP camcorder, and we anticipate widespread interest among broadcasters, cable networks, and leading program producers in this new and revolutionary 300GB digital video archiving solution. It is especially needed now that the industry is transitioning to high-definition television production, which has greatly increased demands for digital-video storage and archiving capacities. Ikegami's version of the InPhase 300GB digital video archiving solution will be configured specifically for the needs of the broadcast and entertainment industries. This holographic archiving product furthers Ikegami's aggressive commitment to providing its customers with truly tapeless, wireless, seamless HDTV content-creation solutions." The Ikegami-branded InPhase holographic data recorder will enable users of Ikegami's Editcam and EditcamHD camcorders to transfer edited or camera-original video content via FireWire or FTP interfaces to highly stable 300GB cartridges with all the advantages of tapeless nonlinear archiving and retrieval. Editcam and EditcamHD acquisition will continue to utilize Ikegami's hard-disk-based and solid-state FieldPak2 media, which can be overwritten for repeated use. In addition to high storage densities, fast transfer rates, and a 50-year shelf life, holographic storage is more cost-effective than tape or optical media (projected cost is approximately ten cents per gigabyte), does not require special environmental controls, offers true write once/read many (WORM) performance, is easily integrated with asset management and archiving software, and records video exactly as originally recorded, adding no additional compression. The cartridge-encased 130mm holographic storage disc media is comprised of two substrates with 1.5mm of recording material between them. Data is recorded between the substrates, with no surface recording. This use of the full depth of the recording material is a major factor in the robustness of the holographic media itself. Data is recorded at 1.4 million bits per second, using a blue laser from 405 to 407 nm in wavelength. "Holographic recording, which stores information in three dimensions, has a 'roadmap' for density that outperforms any other technology," explains Liz Murphy, InPhase Technologies' VP of Marketing. "We've already demonstrated 515GB per square inch data density in our labs in May, which is beyond the capacities of hard drives. What this means is it really opens a major market opportunity for holographic recording in terms of storage products and the size. Holographic storage avoids the cost issues associated with Flash memory, and since we're not spinning the disk at all, it also eliminates the power issues inherent with hard drives. Maxell is an investor in InPhase, as well as its media-manufacturing partner." InPhase will be showing its holographic storage solutions at IBC 2006 (September 8-12, in Amsterdam, Holland) in Maxell's exhibit (stand no. 11.231). Ikegami will be exhibiting in stand no. 11.121. >> IBC 2006 About InPhase Technologies: InPhase Technologies was founded in December 2000 as a Lucent Technologies venture, spun out of Bell Labs research, with the objective of becoming the first company to bring holographic data storage technology to market. Through revolutionary techniques developed by a team of Bell Labs scientists, InPhase has solved several fundamental problems associated with holographic storage, including the creation of a viable storage medium, and the systems expertise required to record holograms. The result of more than ten years of groundbreaking research in holographic storage has culminated in the InPhase Tapestry media and drive. While InPhase's roots lie in the company's unparalleled technical expertise in areas such as the holographic polymer media, holographic storage techniques, laser optics and drive technology, its greatest strength is the creative application of pure science and experienced engineering for the next generation of storage technology. The InPhase founders include the principal systems and material scientists from Bell Labs who invented the core technology. In addition, the engineering and business teams have many years of experience successfully developing and bringing to market a wide range of storage products with companies such as Maxtor, Quantum, Seagate, StorageTek, and Hewlett-Packard. For more information see www.inphase-technologies.com. About Ikegami: Ikegami is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality professional broadcast equipment. Ikegami offers a broad range of TV cameras for ENG, EFP, Studio, HDTV, CCTV, and Medical Imaging. Ikegami products have received various Emmy Awards for Engineering Excellence. The company's universal High Definition TV cameras have been widely accepted by the broadcast industry as it continues the transition to the High Definition Television Format. Ikegami-"Tapeless Wireless Seamless" For more information and the location of the Regional Office nearest you, call Ikegami's Maywood NJ headquarters at 201-368-9171 or visit www.Ikegami.com or editcam.ikegami.com. Product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. News & Events 2006-09-08T15:53:00-05:00 http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/editcam_tapeless_hd_and_sd_cameras_cmos_and_ccd_image_sensor_innovations_ne/ http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/editcam_tapeless_hd_and_sd_cameras_cmos_and_ccd_image_sensor_innovations_ne/#When:19:23:00Z LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, BOOTH C-3226, APRIL 24-27, 2006: Ikegami Electronics (U.S.A.), Inc., the world-leading manufacturer of advanced high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) television production solutions for broadcast and professional video, will present a wide array of leading-edge products at this year’s National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) exhibition. Ikegami’s product display will include: the tapeless Editcam and EditcamHD family of news/field-production cameras and accessories; new HD cameras with multi-format CMOS imaging sensors; versatile HD cameras with native 1080i and 720p CCDs for all production applications; full-size and compact HD/SD production switchers; and RF microwave systems. “HDTV production activity is rising sharply and the demand for SD cameras remains strong,” states Alan Keil, VP and Director of Engineering for Ikegami. “The broadcast and professional television industries demand innovative products to meet the many challenges of HDTV and SDTV, and that’s what Ikegami will be showing at NAB 2006. From Ikegami’s fully tapeless HD and SD workflow solutions to advanced, seamless implementations of new CMOS and CCD camera-imager technologies, to new HD/SD production switchers, and wireless RF microwave systems, Ikegami’s NAB 2006 product exhibition is designed to enable the broadcast television production industry to smoothly transition to the coming Age of Digital Television.” The Advantages of CMOS Ikegami’s NAB 2006 exhibit will feature several HD cameras employing new multi-format CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) imaging sensors. CMOS camera-imager technology provides several advantages, including decreased power consumption, smaller camera size, multi-format video capture, and high-speed imaging capabilities. Among Ikegami’s new CMOS-based cameras on display will be the HDK-79EC/HS, which operates in standard and high-speed HD formats; the camera will be demonstrated in 720/120p and 1080/60p for slow-motion HDTV applications. Other Ikegami CMOS-based cameras on display at NAB 2006 include the HDK-79EC, a top-of-the-line portable camera featuring docking-style triax and fiber capability from the same CCU for excellent cable flexibility in field-production applications. Also on display will be the HDL-40C one-piece full digital native multi-format HDTV box-style camera for POV and other specialized applications, and the HDN-X10 tapeless EditcamHD camcorder. Tapeless EditcamHD and Editcam Acquisition and Post Ikegami pioneered tapeless portable camcorder technology, and the HDN-X10 EditcamHD is Ikegami’s newest innovation in this area. In addition to employing a multi-format CMOS HD imager, the HDN-X10 EditcamHD is the first camcorder to use Avid’s DNxHD high-quality mastering codec to deliver HD resolution, full-raster (1920 by 1080) images that can be edited on laptop and desktop systems in real time. The DNxHD codec is an open system that can be licensed for free, ensuring viability far into the future. The HDN-X10 EditcamHD currently employs a data rate of 145 Mbps (Megabits per second) to provide 1080/60i, 1080/24p, and 720/60p recording and playback using removable hard disk FieldPak2 or solid state RAMPak recording media. Ikegami’s new 120 GB FieldPak2 provides 90 minutes of HD recording time. FieldPak2 and RAMPak media can be mounted and edited immediately without the need for digitizing or transcoding. Desktop editing workflow with video recorded on FieldPak2 media acquired with the HDN-X10 EditcamHD as well as the original standard definition DNS-33W Editcam camcorder will be shown in a special section of the Ikegami booth, dramatically demonstrating Ikegami’s Tapeless, Wireless, and Seamless NAB 2006 exhibit theme. Ikegami’s original DNS-33W Editcam camcorder, meanwhile, is the proven performance leader in standard definition tapeless ENG and EFP. The DNS-33W Editcam3 is a next-generation 520,000-pixel AIT (Advanced Interline Transfer) CCD camcorder; like the HDN-X10 EditcamHD it features such revolutionary innovations as Retroloop recording (so videographers never miss a shot) and a Timelapse feature. Triax and multicore adapters are available for added versatility when the DNS-33W Editcam camcorder is used in studio or field-camera configurations. Editcam’s 80GB FieldPak2 can record six hours of DV25 digital video, with DV50 and IMX formats available as options. Solid-state RAMPak media is also available. Also on display will be the DNE-31 stand-alone Editcam recorder. HD and SD, Portable and Studio Camera-Imaging Choices HD cameras featuring native 1080i and 720p CCD imagers will also be featured in Ikegami’s NAB 2006 product display. Product introductions in this area will include the HDK-79EX II, which is designed for 1080i portable-camera production applications and features 14-bit A/D and new Knee Detail features. Additional high-end Ikegami HD cameras on display will include the HDK-75EX for studio applications, and the HDK-725/725P for 720p studio and portable work. Specialized “box-style” HD cameras for such applications as goalpost, aerial, and other POV uses will also be on display. Among these are the HDL-40 and HDL-40p compact self-contained HD cameras, which provide 1080i and 720p video, respectively. These cameras use the same sensors and DSP ASIC as Ikegami’s corresponding studio models, and they offer matching picture performance as well as controllability via identical remote-control panels. Also in the HD camera line-up are the three-CCD HDK-79EX/NA and the very compact two-CCD HDL-20 models. Both feature separation of the optical block from the camera electronics unit, which enables them to be used in such applications as helicopter, blimp, or fixed-wing airborne gyro rigs. Recognizing the continuing demand for standard-definition video acquisition, Ikegami will display a strong complement of studio and portable cameras for a wide range of applications. Among such cameras will be the HK-399W and HK-399PW, which are Ikegami’s latest full-size studio and portable SD companion cameras. Also to be demonstrated in Ikegami’s SD camera display in booth number C-3226 are the HL-60W, the top-of-the-line HL-series high-performance portable camera, and the HC-D57W professional series portable camera, now including triax capability. Accessories for Ikegami SD and HD camera models will include the new OCP-200 and MCP-200 assignable Arcnet-based control panels. HD/SD Production Switchers Complementing Ikegami’s full line of HD and SD cameras is the HSS-3000 Next-Generation, full-size HD/SD Large Production Switcher and its smaller counterpart, the new HSS-300 Compact Production Switcher with 2ME and 1ME control panels. The HSS-3000 can input HD or SD SDI signals; a total of 96 inputs and 64 outputs can be supported, with all output signals fully assignable. The HSS-3000 offers four M/E’s (Mix/Effects buses), with either HD or SD signals assignable to each M/E. A two-channel DVE is built into each M/E for basic programmable effects. High-flexibility key control, a dual LCD Touch Screen for easy set-up of complicated effect sequences, an optional frame store, external machine control, and extensive networking capabilities make the HSS-3000 the perfect production switcher for high-end broadcast applications in the coming HD/SD DTV era. The HSS-300 Compact Production Switcher is based on the same technology as that used in the HSS-3000, and is available in one- and two-M/E versions. Video Monitoring and RF Microwave Products In addition to its camera technology, Ikegami has also long been known for its line of high-quality video monitors. This year, Ikegami’s NAB exhibit will feature additions to its growing line of space-saving, compact color LCD monitors. Multi-format compatibility is this year’s emphasis, as seen in the HLM-900P, 8.4-inch battery-operated field monitor, which joins the company’s existing line of HLM-2200R, HLM-1700R and HLM-900R LCD multi-format models. Ikegami will also display its industry-leading line of CRT video monitors; the new HTM-1505RA(Z), 15-inch rack-mount monitor will be seen alongside Ikegami’s established HTM-1980R and HTM-1907R CRT multi-format monitors. Ikegami will also display its RF Microwave solutions, including the point-to-point PF-503 digital HD COFDM (Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Mulitiplexing) microwave link suitable for a wide range of applications and the portable camera-mounted model PP-57 HD RF camera system. See the full line of Ikegami products throughout NAB 2006 at Booth No. C-3226 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information and the location of the Regional Office nearest you, call Ikegami’s Maywood NJ headquarters at 201-368-9171 or visit www.Ikegami.com. Ikegami Electronics is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality professional broadcast equipment. Ikegami offers a broad range of TV cameras for ENG, EFP, Studio, HDTV, CCTV, and Medical Imaging. Ikegami products have received various Emmy Awards for Engineering Excellence. The company’s universal High Definition TV cameras have been widely accepted by the broadcast industry as it continues the change over to the High Definition Television Format. Ikegami - “Tapeless Wireless Seamless” News & Events 2006-08-11T19:23:00-05:00 http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/ikegamis_hdk_725p_camera_system_provides/ http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/ikegamis_hdk_725p_camera_system_provides/#When:19:22:00Z MAYWOOD, NEW JERSEY, April 24, 2006: Home to Miami Dolphins football, Florida Marlins baseball, international soccer matches, concerts, and the upcoming 2007 Super Bowl, Dolphin Stadium is a versatile, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to providing the best in sports and entertainment. In continuing this commitment, Dolphin Stadium recently began installation of its new 2,105 sq. ft. high definition LED digital display to supply audiences with big-screen, HD coverage of each event they host. In order to guarantee high-quality digital imagery for their new screens, Dolphin Stadium chose six Ikegami HDK-725P portable HDTV camera systems for outstanding performance in full digital native 720p video. HDK-725P “Dolphin Stadium is a multi-use stadium,” said Chad Messina, Director of Scoreboard Operations. “We have the Miami Dolphins, the Florida Marlins, the FedEx Orange Bowl, among the many other events that we host. When we started putting in the new scoreboards, I knew we needed these cameras because they’re long-lasting, they’re durable, and they’ll give us great pictures. We’ve ordered six cameras-all Ikegami HDK-725P’s. I’ve seen demos and seen this camera in action; it looks great and we’re very impressed with the HDK-725P’s performance.” As Director of Scoreboard Operations, Messina and his camera crew are responsible for providing fans with detailed coverage of each event, from replays, half-time shows, and crowd shots, to post game interviews and press conferences. The Ikegami HDK-725P offers advanced, full digital technology to provide clear, high-resolution HDTV pictures, making it possible for fans to experience every aspect of a game or performance. “We provide the fans with all the information and entertainment they need,” said Messina. “We wanted to secure the best camera available for the events here at Dolphin Stadium, and Ikegami was clearly the best choice. The picture is clearer, and you can see detail and definition in everything. It’s amazing-you can basically reach out and touch it and we’re really excited about that.” The HDK-725P’s superior imagery is made possible by using newly developed full digital process ICs, where video signals are digitized with 12-bit A/D conversion and up to 38-bit internal digital quantization for non-linear processes. As processing is performed digitally, the HDK-725P will continue to provide high picture quality and reliability for many years. The HDK-725P is also equipped with a DTL (detail) Correction system that is incorporated in both the camera head and CCU, and includes digitally processed horizontal, vertical, and diagonal correction signals for the red, green, and blue video signals. DTL Correction also achieves noise-free full resolution HDTV picture quality even if the camera is used in stand-alone configuration. In addition to Ikegami’s digital detail technologies, sophisticated features such as a six-plus two-axis color corrector enables the camera to correct hue and saturation for each of the primary, secondary, and two customer selected colors. The HDK-725P’s “Super Color Knee system” makes corrections without changing the hue of highlighted parts and produces a more natural appearance, in high contrast scenes. For Messina, Ikegami has always been a necessary tool for providing complete high-quality coverage for fans at Dolphin Stadium. With the installation of the LED display scheduled to be completed this month, Messina believes the Ikegami HDK-725P cameras will enable the new big screens to perform beyond expectations. “I’ve been an Ikegami customer since 1994 and I’ve always been pleased with the way their cameras perform,” concluded Messina. “The HDK-725P is an outstanding example of Ikegami’s ability to provide detailed, high-quality pictures that are guaranteed to impress our audience. We believe in providing the best for our guests at Dolphin Stadium, and the Ikegami HDK-725P camera is going to enable us to do just that.” For more information about Ikegami and the location of the Regional Office nearest you, call Ikegami’s Maywood NJ headquarters at 201-368-9171 or visit www.ikegami.com. Ikegami Electronics is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality professional broadcast equipment. Ikegami offers a broad range of TV cameras for ENG, EFP, Studio, HDTV, CCTV, and Medical Imaging. Ikegami products have received various Emmy Awards for Engineering Excellence. The company’s universal High Definition TV cameras have been widely accepted by the broadcast industry as it continues the change over to the High Definition Television Format. Ikegami-"Tapeless Wireless Seamless” News & Events 2006-08-11T19:22:00-05:00 http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/maywood_new_jersey_april_24_2006_located_in_branson_missouri_faith_life_chu/ http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/maywood_new_jersey_april_24_2006_located_in_branson_missouri_faith_life_chu/#When:18:50:00Z MAYWOOD, NEW JERSEY, April 24, 2006: Located in Branson, Missouri, Faith Life Church has attracted a large congregation since it opened in 2002. More recently, however, the church has chosen to extend its outreach by using television and Internet broadcasts to gain a larger following outside the Branson area. Committed to this goal, Faith Life Church recently added an Ikegami DNS-33W Editcam3 tapeless high-performance ENG/EFP camera to its existing complement of three Ikegami HL-60W portable full-digital broadcasting cameras to provide viewers with engaging, high-quality imagery. DNS-33W “Faith Life Church is a church without walls,” says Devin Crane, Director of Television at Faith Life Church. “We have a church of people that are based here in Branson, but we have a separate church that connects to us outside of these walls through our television shows and Internet broadcasts. For people who are tuning in or logging on, our goal is to make them feel that they are a part of the church service, and the imagery provided by our Ikegami Editcam3 and HL-60’s enable us to do that. On Friday nights and Sunday mornings, we send out video to the Internet and we also supply the projectors that feed the image-magnification screens in the church. We try to capture every aspect of the service for our audience.” Introduced more than ten years ago, Ikegami’s Editcam is now in its third generation with the DNS-33W Editcam3, a 2/3 inch 520,000-pixel AIT (Advanced Interline Transfer) CCD camcorder that records video on either hard drive FieldPaks or solid-state RAMPak media instead of a tape cassette. FieldPaks and RAMPaks can then inserted into the SAT100 Adapter, which interfaces via USB or FireWire with nonlinear desktop and laptop edit systems made by various companies. Since the video recorded by the Editcam3 is already digital, and has compatible file structure, editing can begin immediately. Ikegami’s Editcam3 features such revolutionary innovations as Retroloop (so videographers never miss a shot), Intelligent Recording (which enables Editcam to automatically record to available media space), and Timelapse Recording. Current FieldPak capacities go up to 80GB; RAMPaks at present offer 16MB but will increase as solid state recording technology advances. Editcam’s 80GB FieldPak2 can record six hours of DV25 digital video, with DV50 and IMX formats available as options. “We currently use the Editcam3 on stage for crowd shots and band shots during praise and worship,” Crane says. “We cut to the Editcam3 in our live feed via the camera’s SDI output. And of course its tapeless recording speeds the editing process. We are using the Editcam3 in MXF format in conjunction with Apple’s Final Cut Pro.” News & Events 2006-08-11T18:50:00-05:00 http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/mtv_networks_new_hd_mobile_production_vehicle_pegasus/ http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/mtv_networks_new_hd_mobile_production_vehicle_pegasus/#When:18:34:00Z MAYWOOD, NEW JERSEY, April 24, 2006: Mobile entertainment production rocks when MTV Networks’ 53-ft. Pegasus HD truck rolls. The location production nerve center of MTV Networks’ Remote Unit Division, Pegasus is equipped with 16 Ikegami HDK-79E full digital HDTV cameras. The MTV Networks Remote Unit Division’s Pegasus truck, which is used to produce content such as live concerts and awards shows, also is equipped with Ikegami TA/CB-79HD fiber/triax systems and SE-79D System Expanders to add unparalleled flexibility and ease of use on the road or in the studio. HDK-79E with SE-79D “It’s been very exciting for me to watch the evolution of HDTV technology,” says Mike Bivona, VP of Engineering and Production Technologies at MTVN. “Advancements in equipment have enabled us to provide cost effective in-house technical facilities for MTVN that rivals anything our out-of-house suppliers can offer. Throughout my career, Ikegami has been the best broadcast camera manufacturer out there, and they continue to be just that as we move to HD. They’ve consistently performed for me over the last 20 years, and it was natural to look to them for Pegasus.” Based in Nashville TN, the Pegasus HD mobile production unit represent an ambitious foray into HDTV, enabling MTVN to create high-profile original multi-format HD/SD programming for the MTV Music Awards, CMT’s Crossroads, and other major events for channels under the MTV Networks umbrella. With all content bound for multi-platform distribution, ranging from HD broadcast to Web distribution, Bivona and his team depend on 16 Ikegami HDK-79E cameras to ensure superb imagery on the front end. “The picture quality of Ikegami cameras is excellent and they have proven to be extremely reliable over the years,” Bivona explains. “Their HD systems exhibit the great color imagery that you associate with Ikegami. The capabilities of the HDK-79E in low- light situations were also a big factor in our decision to purchase them for Pegasus. We are geared for producing mostly entertainment shows, which are typically shot in non- ideal lighting conditions. Camera sensitivity was critical for us and these cameras outperform everybody else in that area.” The HDK-79E cameras from Ikegami incorporate 2.2 million pixel 2/3-inch FIT CCDs, 12-bit A/D conversion/38-bit internal digital processing circuits, and multi-standard simultaneous broadcasting. Additional features such as advanced DTL correction and Super KNEE build on the Ikegami tradition of unsurpassed image quality. With HD SDI output from the camera head, on-line diagnostics, and a low center of gravity, the Ikegami HDK-79E is easy and efficient to use, in the field or the studio. Ikegami’s TA/CB-79HD triax system greatly enhances the HDK-79E’s versatility in the field, allowing either triax or fiber camera cable to be used without any reconfiguration of the mobile unit. “Ikegami has the best fiber/triax system for our needs,” states Bivona. “We don’t always have the luxury of rolling into venues that are pre-wired for fiber. Being able to connect our HDK-79E’s to Ikegami’s fiber/triax system gives us great flexibility in any situation.” MTVN’s Pegasus also makes full use of the Ikegami SE-79D System Expander, which enables the use of the 7-inch viewfinder and full studio lenses, converting the portable camera into a full-facility studio camera in under a minute. “We really like the system expander for our application,” Bivona says. “It’s easy to use, sturdy, and has performed flawlessly.” Pegasus is rolling MTV Networks into the HDTV future of cable and broadcast production, and-with Ikegami HDK-79E cameras on board-Mike Bivona is confident that the network will continue to create the revolutionary content that it is known for. “HD adds tremendous value to our shows, whether the final delivery format is HD, SD, or even the Web,” he concludes. About Ikegami Ikegami Electronics is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality professional broadcast equipment. Ikegami offers a broad range of TV cameras for ENG, EFP, Studio, HDTV, CCTV, and Medical Imaging. Ikegami products have received various Emmy Awards for Engineering Excellence. The company’s universal High Definition TV cameras have been widely accepted by the broadcast industry as it continues the change over to the High Definition Television Format. For more information about Ikegami and the location of the Regional Office nearest you, call Ikegami’s Maywood NJ headquarters at 201-368-9171 or visit www.Ikegami.com. For more information about the Pegasus HD Mobile Unit visit www.mtvnnashville.com Product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.  News & Events 2006-08-11T18:34:00-05:00 http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/major_canadian_broadcaster_buys_dozens_of_ikegami/ http://editcam.ikegami.com/index.php/news_article/C2/major_canadian_broadcaster_buys_dozens_of_ikegami/#When:17:30:00Z MAYWOOD, NEW JERSEY, June 27, 2006: CHUM Television’s Citytv has long pioneered progressive broadcasting, with innovative programming and a strong commitment to serving its 11.5 million viewers in the province of Ontario. Citytv Toronto recently added to its reputation as an innovator when it transitioned to digital nonlinear video acquisition and editing with a major purchase of Ikegami DNS-33W Editcam3 tapeless camcorders. “We are focused on migrating our news divisions to a tapeless, digital environment, and we went with the Ikegami Editcam,” says Bruce Cowan, Director, Broadcast Technology, CHUM Television. “Broadcasting is headed to a tapeless world. The ease with which these nonlinear acquisition cameras allow us to shoot and subsequently edit is what is going to drive the Citytv newscasts and our 24-hour news channel.” CHUM Television’s commitment to tapeless acquisition extends beyond the 34 Ikegami DNS-33W’s being deployed at Citytv Toronto. An additional 13 DNS-33W’s are going to sister station Citytv Vancouver, with two more slated for CHUM’s Alberta stations. According to Cowan, innovative features of the 520,000-pixel AIT (Advanced Interline Transfer) CCD DNS-33W Editcam3 camcorder such as Retroloop, Intelligent Recording (which enables Editcam to automatically record to available media space), and Timelapse Recording bring huge gains in efficiency to his stations’ acquisition and editing operations. “We’re finding that there are multiple benefits to using the Ikegami Editcam for ENG applications,” Cowan says. “Starting out, the feel for camera people in the field is the same as with past, videotape-based systems, because you can drop the hard-drive FieldPaks right into the side of the camera, just like a tape. Since the footage is recorded to a hard disk instead of tape, however, our camera operators can preview shots right on the drive in a nonlinear fashion, instead of with a traditional rewind, which is more time-consuming.” Both Citytv’s camera operators and editors are realizing major gains in efficiency from the Editcam3’s Retroloop function, which allows shooters to save video of events after they have occurred. In Retroloop mode, the video is recorded to a buffer of pre-determined length (from five seconds to over eight minutes at DV25), but only saved when the cameraperson presses “record.” “Retroloop brings ENG to an entirely new level of flexibility,” reports Cowan. “For example, if a cameraperson is at a hockey game and their job is to record the goals, traditionally they would have to set up a camera and record absolutely everything. But with the Ikegami Editcam, you can point the camera at the net and if a goal is scored, press the ‘Record’ button and the footage of the shot is saved onto the hard drive. This way, you’ve just recorded the highlights without recording the entire game, so when you go back to the station the editing process is speeded tremendously. It’s similarly useful for covering speeches, nature shots, and countless other applications.” In an industry where downtime must be kept to an absolute minimum, Citytv Toronto’s news crews found that the Ikegami Editcam’s well-planned ergonomics made for a seamless transition. “We changed out all of the 34 cameras in our Toronto facility at once to Editcam, as well as changing all of the editing systems from tape to Avid NewsCutter,” says Cowan. “So we transitioned about 230 people in a major market newsroom from tape to full tapeless, both acquiring and editing. You don’t do that without a little trepidation, but we’ve been very successful with it. It’s rare to get a positive reaction all around to such a large-scale change, but the ease of use of the Ikegami Editcam has helped to make it possible.” The capacity of Ikegami FieldPak media currently goes up to 120GB. Solid-state 16MB RAMPak media is also available for the Editcam3, with recording capacities expected to increase as solid state recording technology advances. Editcam’s 120GB FieldPak2 can record nine hours of DV25 digital video, with DV50 and IMX formats available as options. Ikegami’s Editcam3 tapeless digital newsgathering (DNG) environment also includes the NL Technology SAT 110 Adapter for instant nonlinear editing access to FieldPak2 and RAMPak footage. The Ikegami DNE-31 Stand-Alone Disk Recorder is also available for added versatility. Telestream’s Flip4Mac™ import component also makes Editcam compatible with Apple Final Cut Pro editing systems. In addition to Ikegami’s standard definition DNS-33W Editcam3 camcorder and peripherals, Ikegami also offers the high definition HDN-X10 EditcamHD camcorder. Editcam HD uses Avid’s DNxHD high-quality mastering codec to record full 1920 by 1080 HD-resolution images that can also be edited on laptop and desktop systems in real time. Editcam HD currently employs a data rate of 145 Mbps (Megabits per second) to provide 1080/60i, 1080/24p, and 720/60p recording and playback using FieldPak2 recording media. After seeing the impact of tapeless video acquisition and editing at the Citytv Toronto channels, Bruce Cowan believes their Ikegami DNS-33W Editcam3 camcorders have definitely given them a competitive edge. “Eliminating videotape definitely has improved our workflow,” he concludes. “By giving our camera people the technology to pre-select the best footage for our editors, the whole acquisition and editing process has been sped up. The Editcam just makes sense.” About CHUM Television: CHUM Television is a division of CHUM Limited (TSX: CHM/CHM. B, www.chumlimited.com), one of Canada’s leading media companies and content providers, which owns and operates 33 radio stations, 12 local television stations, and 21 specialty channels, as well as an environmental music-distribution division. Through international format licenses and program sales, CHUM’s original content is seen in over 130 countries worldwide and is distributed via new-media platforms, including interactive television, wireless services, and exclusive CHUM-branded Internet properties. About Ikegami: Ikegami is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality professional broadcast equipment. Ikegami offers a broad range of TV cameras for ENG, EFP, Studio, HDTV, CCTV, and Medical Imaging. Ikegami products have received various Emmy Awards for Engineering Excellence. The company’s universal High Definition TV cameras have been widely accepted by the broadcast industry as it continues the transition to the High Definition Television Format. For more information and the location of the Regional Office nearest you, call Ikegami’s Maywood NJ headquarters at 201-368-9171 or visit www.Ikegami.com. Product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. News & Events 2006-07-28T17:30:00-05:00