Datavideo announces release of the KMU-100, a unique 4K multi-camera production solution. According to the company release the unit, “...delivers multiple virtual full HD (up to 1080p) scaled camera angles with minimal installation cost and simple operation.”
The KMU-100 connects to the output of a single 4K/UHD camera to display up to four 16x9 user-defined cropped windows that are sent out as four separate HD signals through HD-SDI. These user-defined windows can be scaled to zoom in on a particular subject and highlighted on the 4K signal. An additional 4K camera can be connected to allow up to eight defined outputs from the two 4K signals.
As an option, the Datavideo RMC-180 camera controller can be added to pan, tilt, and zoom to create the user-defined windows on the 4K signal. Shots can be set up in advance and saved as presets, or done in real-time. For example, to broadcast a live three-piece band concert using a 4K camera; set up the 4K/UHD camera with a wide angle shot, then connect the camera output to the KMU-100.
The RMC-180 controller can be used to select up to four 16x9 windows, which can be positioned with a joystick as well as resized from any part of the original 4K signal to produce the following shots:
"Imagine how convenient it would be to set up a live video production for concerts, press conferences, sporting events, or a worship service. No camera operator needed and minimal set-up time – a real game changer for live video producers.” "
Craig Moffat
Managing Director, Datavideo US.
1. Wide angle of the band
2. A close up shot of the lead singer
3. Close up drummer and drum set
4. Close up of piano player
These 4 virtual camera signals (up to 1080p) can be connected to any HD-SDI switcher, giving the illusion of a multi camera production when in reality, there is only one 4K camera.
“Finally, it's viable to use a 4K camera in live multi-camera production,” says Craig Moffat, Managing Director of Datavideo US. “Imagine how convenient it would be to set up a live video production for concerts, press conferences, sporting events, or a worship service. No camera operator needed and minimal set-up time – a real game changer for live video producers.”
KMU-100 will be shipping the summer of 2016. Also, KMU-100 will be on display at NAB, 2016 - Booth SL#8011.
