salam medicast, bahrain TV project
SI Salam MediaCast was recently awarded a contract for the supply, installation, commissioning and training of a HD three-camera virtual studio for Bahrain TV. The installation is scheduled for completion in September 2010.
The virtual system consists of a state-of-the-art tracking system from IVSM. The camera positions in the studios will be monitored by infra-red cameras. The background source will include rendered graphics from the processing units. Key kit include three Sony HD cameras, a Chroma box, cool lights from ARRI, Ultimatte Chroma keyers, a multi-format 2ME Kahuna vision mixer from Snell and the Yamaha audio digital console. Evertz, Axon, Harris and Clearcom equipment will also feature in this installation.
"We will provide specialised training for each equipment to ensure that Bahrain TV engineers and operators can maximise the potential of this equipment," commented Niaz Siddiqui, operations manager and consultant, Salam MediaCast. "One SMC engineer will also be based in Bahrain for six months to ensure local support."
