Unique Ability of TVU RPS to Synchronize Transmission of Multiple Feeds Over IP Networks

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SHANGHAI, Aug. 31,2021/PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

- Unique Ability of TVU RPS to Synchronize Transmission of Multiple Feeds Over

IP Networks Enriches Golf Broadcast for Japanese Audience

TVU Networks(https://www.tvunetworks.com/?utm_source=pipeline&utm_medium=press_release_APAC&utm_campaign=tv_asahi_the_Open_Championship),

the market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions,

announced Japanese broadcaster TV Asahi(https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/?utm_source=pipeline&utm_medium=press_release_APAC&utm_campaign=tv_asahi_the_Open_Championship)supplemented

the host broadcaster's world feed coverage of The Open Championship(https://www.theopen.com/?utm_source=pipeline&utm_medium=press_release_APAC&utm_campaign=tv_asahi_the_Open_Championship)using

two TVU Remote Production Systems (RPS)(https://www.tvunetworks.com/products/tvu-remote-production-system-rps/?utm_source=pipeline&utm_medium=press_release_APAC&utm_campaign=tv_asahi_the_Open_Championship).

Synchronized signals from the venue were sent over IP networks for production

at the TV Asahi studios in Tokyo.

Using two TVU RPS systems, TV Asahi was able to deliver unique coverage,

catered to the specific tastes of its audience. A total of 12 synchronized

signals were sent from the U.K.'s Royal St. George's golf course to the TV

Asahi studios. The signals included coverage such as: wireless cameras from the

golf course; locally switched signals of Japanese players in action; multiple

camera angles from each hole; and the host broadcaster's world feed backup and

world feed preview.

With each signal synchronized, frame-accurate switching between the live feeds

was easy. TV Asahi was able to produce scenes that easily transitioned from

golfer to golfer and hole to hole - a critical element of live golf production.

"We created a localized feed that we knew our viewers would appreciate," said

Mr. Itaru Takata at Equipment & Operation Management Center of TV Asahi. "TVU

RPS allowed us to enrich our programming with feeds targeting our audience. Our

audience got to enjoy cheering on the tournament leaders and all of the

Japanese players."

Using the public internet instead of satellite or dedicated fiber saved

considerable expense for the broadcaster. The production also required less

crew and equipment than what's needed with a typical mobile truck scenario.

"The set up greatly reduced the equipment and the staff at the event, which was

a key consideration, given tight COVID restrictions in the U.K., Japan and the

rest of the world," added Mr. Takata.

TVU RPS leverages existing studio infrastructures and the public internet to

synchronize multi-camera live remote production(https://www.tvunetworks.com/products/tvu-remote-production-system-rps/?utm_source=pipeline&utm_medium=press_release_APAC&utm_campaign=tv_asahi_the_Open_Championship).

It's available in four- and six-channel versions. Feeds are synchronized from

the venue, sent to the broadcaster's studio for on-air delivery, while a

bi-directional IFB maintains communication between locations. While it delivers

broadcast-quality production standards, personnel and equipment requirements

are minimized, and it eliminates the need for a mobile truck on location.

"Given that TV Asahi first used TVU RPS last September for coverage of the U.S.

Open Golf Championship, we're thrilled that they've embraced the technology so

thoroughly in such a short time," said Kap Shin, Head of Global Services, TVU

Networks. "Our solution significantly reduced TV Asahi's expenses, equipment

and staffing required while securing multiple signal synchronization over IP,

resilient transmission and pristine broadcast quality. We look forward to

seeing how TV Asahi continues to use TVU RPS."

About TVU Networks(R)

TVU Networks is a global organization with more than 3,000 customers using its

IP and cloud-based workflow solutions across multiple industries including

news, entertainment media, sports, corporate, streaming, houses of worship and

government. Through the use of AI and automation driven technology, TVU helps

broadcasters realize an efficient metadata and story-centric workflow through

its TVU MediaMind platform for live video content acquisition, indexing,

production, distribution and management. The company has been on the forefront

of developing the tools needed to revolutionize and streamline the Media Supply

Chain. TVU is a critical part of the operations of many major media companies

worldwide and is a Technology and Engineering Emmy(R) Award winner.

http://www.tvunetworks.com

Source: TVU Networks

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