Ideas on Video Communications

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Introduction: The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show is an annual event that serves as a hub for showcasing cutting-edge technology and innovations in the broadcasting and media industry. In 2024, one of the standout discussions revolved around the evolution of remote production and integrating private 5G networks to bolster connectivity. This blog post delves into a detailed transcript from NAB 2024, highlighting key insights shared by industry expert Jim Jachetta from VidOvation in his conversation with Matt from KitPlus. At the VidOvation Stand: Unveiling Developments in Remote Production: Jim, representing VidOvation, sets the stage for their latest advancements in remote production technology at the West Hall of NAB 2024. He introduces the concept of at-home production, also known as REMI production, which has been a focal point for Vitovation over the past eight years. Utilizing bonded cellular technology, VidOvation's solutions aim to enhance live remote production by aggregating multiple cellular connections along with LAN and Wi-Fi networks. Addressing Connectivity Challenges with 5G: In the dynamic landscape of live events like sports matches or trade shows, ensuring reliable connectivity can be challenging, especially when relying on public 5G networks. Jim acknowledges the potential saturation of public 5G networks in crowded venues, leading to intermittent connectivity issues. VidOvation has partnered with Celona, a leader in private 5G solutions, to tackle this.     Introducing Private 5G Networks: Private 5G networks leverage the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band or band 48 on cellular networks, providing a dedicated spectrum for enhanced reliability. Jim elucidates the deployment of private 5G access points, akin to Wi-Fi access points, to establish a supplementary network within venues like stadiums. This ensures better reliability and mitigates interference, akin to running a dedicated fiber-optic connection through the air. Advantages of Private 5G for Video Production: Matt highlights the significance of reliable connectivity for video production professionals, emphasizing the effectiveness of private 5G in overcoming connectivity challenges, particularly in large venues. The ability to establish a secure, interference-free network indoors, even in environments that act as Faraday cages, underscores the value proposition of private 5G for remote production. Readiness and Availability of Private 5G Solutions: Jim confirms VidOvation's readiness for private 5G solutions, stating that they are already delivering to customers. He invites attendees to a presentation on private 5G scheduled for the following day, which will provide further insights into the technology's implementation and benefits. Additionally, a white paper authored by Jim will be available for those unable to attend the presentation, ensuring widespread access to valuable information. Conclusion: As the conversation concludes, Jim and Matt express gratitude for the opportunity to discuss private 5G technology and its implications for remote production at NAB 2024. They encourage attendees to explore further discussions and stay updated on industry developments through VidOvation's channels. With private 5G networks poised to revolutionize connectivity in remote production, the broadcasting industry stands on the brink of transformative innovation, promising enhanced reliability and efficiency in live content creation. Stay Connected with VidOvation: For more information on VidOvation's private 5G solutions and their presence at NAB 2024, visit their website or connect with them on social media platforms. Stay tuned for upcoming developments and insights shaping the future of remote production and broadcasting.

Has switching to an IP production workflow added challenges like being unable to locate an invisible signal problem when it occurs on your SMPTE 2110 or video over IP connection? At NAB 2024, VidOvation featured game-changing solutions that eliminate these common live production problems, including network observability probes.

Introduction (0:05 - 0:32) VidOvation is a comprehensive systems integrator and value-added reseller. It offers design consulting services and operates as a boutique rental house catering to various sectors, such as broadcast, sports, news, and enterprise audiovisual. Its clientele ranges from large corporations to small production companies. At-Home Production Evolution (0:32 - 1:33) Philovation specializes in at-home production, which involves minimizing on-site personnel and equipment, even before COVID-19. They bring video feeds back to a central location or the cloud, reducing the need for extensive personnel on-site. This approach has evolved during and post-COVID, with many operations now being conducted entirely from home, facilitated by Philovation's technology. Innovations at NAB (1:36 - 2:11) At NAB (National Association of Broadcasters), VidOvation showcases products tailored for streaming video from cameras to master control, catering to various production sizes and setups. They emphasize integrating cloud-based special effects and the ability for operators to work remotely, either from home or in a studio environment. Practical Use Case: Live Bass Fishing Tournaments (2:11 - 3:45) VidOvation highlights an intriguing use case involving live streaming from bass fishing tournaments, including well-known events like Bass Masters and Major League Fishing. They explain the challenges of capturing live video from remote locations such as rivers or lakes and how they overcome these hurdles using bonded cellular technology to transmit footage to the cloud for web streaming. Future Trends: Private 5G Networks (3:47 - 5:09) VidOvation discusses its focus on emerging trends, particularly the implications of 5G technology. It addresses the challenge of connectivity in 5G dead spots and introduces the concept of private 5G networks, offering a solution that enhances cellular streaming capabilities. This innovative approach involves setting up dedicated 5G networks to ensure reliable connectivity in various production environments. Customer-Centric Approach (5:17 - 6:08) VidOvation emphasizes its customer-centric approach, highlighting its hands-on engagement with clients to understand their specific needs and workflows. It prioritizes building partnerships with its clients, aiming to support their success by providing tailored solutions. This collaborative approach fosters a sense of belonging, with clients viewed as part of the Philovation family. Conclusion VidOvation's transcript provides insights into its diverse services, innovative solutions, and customer-focused philosophy within the broadcasting and production industry. From at-home production advancements to cutting-edge technologies like private 5G networks, VidOvation is committed to driving industry evolution and supporting its clients' success.     Transcript: [Jim Jachetta] (0:05 - 0:27) VidOvation is a systems integrator and value-added reseller, design consulting firm, and boutique rental house. We service broadcast, sports, and news and work with large and small production companies. We also do some work in the enterprise space for audio-visual, corporate audio-visual, and enterprise audio-visual. [Larry Jordan] (0:28 - 0:32) What's a typical production studio request? What kind of work would you do? [Jim Jachetta] (0:32 - 1:33) There’s a lot of industry has jargon, right? You know, three-letter, four-letter, and acronyms. We do a lot with at-home production. Some people call it REMI. Basically, it's live production done in the field. But even before COVID, we wanted to minimize personnel in the field, minimize having a truck or a van in the field or 50 employees in the field which are needed for bigger events. We do it at home. We bring the video feeds back home or to the cloud so we can have fewer personnel or personnel operating from home. So during COVID, at-home production, before COVID,

This paper examines how private 5G networks challenge traditional Wi-Fi and public 5G for video streaming and wireless connectivity dominance. Description: The paper explores the emergence of private 5G networks as a significant player in the field of wireless connectivity. In an era characterized by increasing demand for high-speed, reliable internet and wireless connectivity, this paper examines how private 5G networks are poised to challenge the dominance of both traditional Wi-Fi and public 5G networks.

In live production, ensuring the highest quality of media streams is not just important; it's paramount. Every aspect contributes to the viewer's experience, from video clarity to audio precision. Yet, maintaining this standard can be challenging, particularly when faced with complex network dynamics and potential disruptions. Enter VidOvation's upcoming workshop: "Fortifying Your Media Network With Analysis, IP Telemetry, and Cybersecurity."

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Find Out How to Eliminate Communications Disruptions & Dropouts in Remote Production Environments. If you lose comms, everything else falls apart. Whether you’re producing for live TV, live events, or other high-pressure situations, if you can't communicate with your people – camera operators, producers, directors, and other team members – you can’t do anything else well.

Learn how broadcasters and production companies adapted to the changing workflows during the pandemic. Learn how to save costs using 5G cellular and Public Internet connectivity. Produce a live show with multiple untethered handheld cameras using the latest At-home Production and REMI technology. Learn the techniques to maintain frame-accurate genlock and audio lip-sync across dozens of cameras. Here’s what’s in it for you: Learn how broadcasters and production companies adapted to the changing workflows during the pandemic. Learn how to save costs using 5G cellular and Public Internet connectivity. Produce a live show with multiple untethered handheld cameras using the latest At-home Production and REMI technology. Learn the techniques to maintain frame-accurate genlock and audio lip-sync across dozens of cameras.

Jim Jachetta of VidOvation will speak with Adi Rozenberg, CTO of AlvaLinks, makers of the first true network observability platform designed for media, about how you can gain peace of mind and eliminate video downtime with trusted, real-time, accurate network intelligence.

AGL 274: Jim Jachetta About Jim Jim Jachetta, CTO & Co-founder at VidOvation Jim Jachetta is the driving force behind VidOvation’s world-class technology that makes the “impossible” and “never been done before” a viable solution within your daily business operations. Using modern, easy-to-support technology, Jim and the talented VidOvation team creatively design, implement, and support wireless, cellular, IPTV, video over IP, and fiber optics installations that meet your organization’s business goals and at a price point that fits any size, scope, and budget. Today We Talked About Jim Jachetta's background VidOvation IPTV Broadcast Technology Hiring post COVID Sales Security Multi-cast Networks Connect with Jim Twitter LinkedIn Website   I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!   AGL 274: Jim Jachetta John Rouda: This is A Geek Leader Podcast, and I'm your host, John Rouda. This show is all about helping us grow as leaders, become better technologists, and improve our lives both at work and at home. I hope you enjoy the show and learn a lot. Hello world, and welcome to A Geek Leader Podcast. I'm your host, John Rouda. Today's sponsor is A2 Hosting. I've been using A2 Hosting's solid state hosting solutions for our website at ageekleader.com for many, many years now, and absolutely love their support, their service, and all the features that you get. You get access to cPanel. You get all of the things that you can imagine for a great WordPress experience, including their A2 optimized WordPress, which does extra security checks, extra lockdown. You can lock down your editor file so you can't edit anything inside there. You get alerts whenever there are file changes that are done. You can also do automatic updates, backups and more with A2 hosting, so highly recommend it. Go to ageekleader.com/a2 to get more information and to sign up for their solid-state turbocharged speed hosting today. Again, that's ageekleader.com/a2. All right, Geek Leaders, today on the show I am honored to have Jim Jachetta from VidOvation on the show. He is the CTO, co-founder, and they do some really cool stuff when it comes to the broadcast and media technology realm, which is the industry that I work in, so it's very self-serving to have him on the show today. Well, anyway, we're going to talk about leadership, we're going to talk about new tech that's going on, especially in the video world, and with all that being said, Jim, welcome to the show. Jim Jachetta: Hey, John, thanks for having me. I'm honored to be one of your guests. I'm looking forward to this conversation. John Rouda: Yeah, me too. If you don't mind, just tell the audience a little bit about how you got to where you are in your career, what your background's been like, and what is it that you guys do over at VidOvation. Jim Jachetta: Well, I hope you got a couple hours, John. I could go back pretty far. As a kid, my dad was an Italian immigrant. He came to this country with $12 in his wallet and met my mom, got married at a young age, and he was very proud of the 30 to 35 different jobs he had over the years. He started as an HVAC repair man. He welded windows. He got a job at Emerson Radio manufacturing radios, and eventually ended up in the television industry, the broadcast industry. His first job was in the industry was the very early days the WWF. Is it John McMahon or Jim McMahon? John Rouda: Jim McMahon, yeah. Jim Jachetta: Yeah, Jim McMahon, the founder. I remember years after I go to my dad like, "Was there a guy, Jim McMahon, there in those early days?" He's like, "Yeah, he always bought us pizzas at the end of the day. Very nice guy." So, my dad was from Italy and he didn't understand why grown men in tights were hitting each other over...

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