Datavideo's 4K60p IMAG video production solution redefines live event coverage. Integrating seamlessly into professional workflows, it offers 4K60p resolution, ensuring exceptional image quality and smooth motion rendering. The all-in-one SHOWCAST 100 encompasses video switching, camera control, monitoring, audio mixing, recording, and streaming functionalities, simplifying production tasks.
Notable features include AI-powered tracking PTZ cameras for seamless subject tracking and HDBaseT technology for streamlined cabling. Easy-to-use interfaces cater to users of all levels, making it ideal for diverse event applications, from small-scale productions to large-scale events, delivering professional-quality results with unparalleled convenience.
Datavideo's 4K IMAG solution redefines live event production with an integrated workflow. The SHOWCAST 100 combines video switching, camera control, monitoring, audio mixing, recording, and streaming in one unit for streamlined operation.
A standout feature is the inclusion of tracking PTZ cameras like the PTC-285T and PTC-305T, equipped with AI tracking technology. This advancement ensures seamless subject tracking, eliminating manual panning for enhanced viewer experience.
Additionally, HDBaseT technology reduces cable clutter by enabling high-quality video transmission over a single cable, simplifying setup.
Offers an all-in-one approach to live event production. The SHOWCAST 100 unit seamlessly integrates video switching, camera control, monitoring, audio mixing, recording, and streaming functionalities.
Solution simplifies cabling with HDBaseT technology. This streamlined approach enables high-quality video transmission over a single cable, minimizing setup complexity and reducing cable clutter.
With SHOWCAST 100's straightforward interface, combined with advanced functionalities, the solution is truly designed to be easy and accessible for all users, regardless of their level of expertise.
The solution is suitable for a wide range of applications, from small-scale productions to large-scale events, providing versatility and adaptability to various production needs.
The SHOWCAST 100 is a 4K 4 Channel Touch Panel Switcher housing 7 major functions such as video switching, subtitle overlay, camera control, video streaming, touch panel control, recording and audio mixing in a single box. Like a tablet, the 14 inch touch panel allows easy and intuitive access to switcher functions. Each button is assigned to do one function so that by simply pushing the button, you will be able to generate any desired video effects. This professional switcher is easy to learn.
Supporting 4K 50/60p, it gives you high quality resolutions and viewing experience. To use the SHOWCAST 100’s built-in controls to pan, tilt and zoom the connected PTZ cameras and access the relevant settings, simply connect the cameras to the switcher with a standard Ethernet cable.
The touch panel allows easy and intuitive access to a variety of switcher functions. The SHOWCAST 100 has many functions with easy setup.
The unique all-in-one design streamline your video production workflow by reducing the number of external devices that you need to connect. SHOWCAST 100 is light and compact. Its mobility makes it ideal for any live production environment.
The four HDMI input/output channels are designed for basic video production workflow of meetings, corporate conferences, church events, etc.
The ShowCast 100 offers two ways to overlay subtitles. A lumakeyed subtitle is usually used for logos, animated texts, etc. Another way is to overlay subtitles using the built-in network streaming encoder.
The ShowCast 100's built-in camera control functions allow you to simultaneously control three PTZ cameras. You can directly save the lens position presets, pan and tilt camera lens in real time, zoom in and out of an image, and adjust the white balance, iris and mirror mode.
The built-in dual live streaming encoder allows you to record and stream simultaneously. With the ShowCast 100's recording capability, you can easily back up the recorded video files for post production edits without much effort.
PTC-285T is a tracking PTZ camera. If you are filming multiple people, you can designate a person for auto tracking. Once linked to the camera, only the designated person will be tracked, avoiding interferences such as pieces of furniture or people coming in and out of the shot.
Live productions depend on high performance cameras and camera controllers. PTC-285T supports simultaneous HDMI 2.0 and IP output up to 2160p 50/60 and also 3G-SDI output up to 1080p60/50.
The positioning of talent depends on the videographer's creativity and intent rather than strict rules. Different positions can convey various emotions, messages, or visual effects. A centered composition provides a sense of stability and balance, suitable for scenes that require highlighting the main subject. Videographers may also place the talent on the left third or right third of the frame, leaving adequate space in the foreground to showcase the talent's sight direction or potential future possibilities.
All of the PTC-285 camera series include RMC-1AT controller. User can quickly select full-body, half-body and close up framing, making it easy to change the shooting scene and framing requirements.
PTC-305T and PTC-285T are the perfect cameras for the SHOWCAST 100. The 4K50/60p PTZ HDBaseT camera lineup which includes the PTC-305T Professional PTZ Camera that can be easily controlled via traditional RS-422 serial port or IP remote control via DVIP (Datavideo proprietary protocol) or Sony VISCA over IP.
This brand new 4K camera series supports dual streaming output for A/V market applications, so you can easily stream to Facebook (RTMPS), YouTube simultaneously. It also works well with dvCloud.
The PTC-285 and PTC-305 supports compression of resolution up to 3840x2160 with frame up to 59.94, 60fps and the second channel 1280x720p with 30fps compression. AAC, MP3 and PCM audio compression also supported.
Additionally, the camera also supports PoE for easy installation. No need to find local power outlets or hire an electrician to install outlets wherever you want to mount your camera. Simply run a single CAT 6 cable to power your PTZ.
New at InfoComm 2023 from Datavideo: Our popular SHOWCAST 100 4K Production Studio now has built-in auto tracking control for PTZ cameras. Pair the SHOWCAST 100 with PTC-285 or PTC-305 PTZ cameras with auto tracking for a complete production solution.
Seamlessly add HDBaseT to your production workflows with new solutions from Datavideo. Datavideo now supports HDBaseT workflows with up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, up to 100 meters.
