Panasonic KAIROS Version 2 Update Expands Live Production Capabilities
By Stephanie R
Panasonic introduced KAIROS Version 2, a major firmware update to its GPU-based live production platform, designed to support corporate, broadcast, and live event workflows. The update added new HDMI I/O boards alongside existing IP and SDI options, allowing users to integrate a wider range of production equipment while supporting custom resolutions up to 9.8 megapixels. New features such as snapshot presets with preview and dissolve transitions, improved workflow efficiency, and the introduction of a multi-scene controller enabled operators to manage multiple screens and LED wall outputs simultaneously, making it easier to execute complex live productions.
Learn more about Panasonic KAIROS here
Read the full transcript below:
Keros is our live switcher based on GPU. Today we will present you the version two of Keros firmware designed for corporate, broadcast and event live production types. There are so many new powerful features in this krosos that I need the help of three specialists to explain them all. Let me introduce you. Corporate Chris, broadcast Chris, and even Chris. It’s been years that you’ve been talking to us about IP and now you want to present an HDMI board. Who can explain this? This one is for me. IP is a transition that will take time. KOS producers must keep on using some existing equipment. That’s why last year we launched an SDI board. And because HGMI is present in all corporate and event life productions, we introduced two new boards. One with four HDMI 2.1 outputs and one with two HDMI 2.1 and two HDMI 2.0 inputs. So that means we are limited to regular resolutions. No, Gong. Thanks to EDID management, KOS supports custom resolutions up to 9.8 megapixels for HDMI inputs and outputs the same exact way we do for 2110. >> Great. I heard a lot about snapshots. Chris, I’m sure you can explain what it is exactly and why is it so important for you. Snapshots are also called emm key frames effect presets and they allow to store and recall effect combinations. Imagine complex picturein picture layouts with multiple compositions. KOS supports snapshots starting from version 1.2. We have added snapshot dissolve which catapultates smoothly from one position to another. And to satisfy event operators, KOS now includes snapshot preview. It shows what will be displayed on a specific output before you recall the snapshot. Believe me, when you are filling a giant LED wall, the last thing you want is to discover an issue at the same time as your audience. >> That’s for sure. Talking about LED walls, does snapshot help when you feed multiple screens? Snapshot does not help directly because it’s handled by another new feature, the multi- scene controller. It is a container with multiple scenes inside. It perform transition or snapshot dissolve on different scenes simultaneously not like with macros but also manually with failures. It is a very typical use case when several screens are installed around the stage. >> And what about when something happens and finally you don’t want to transition on all outputs anymore? Don’t worry, Yom. We added individual disabled buttons for last second changes. >> Hey, Chris Broadcast. Did you lost your tongue? There’s nothing new for broadcasters in this release. >> Are you kidding me? Of course, we have new things. First point, everything they showed also apply to broadcast. Did you recently see any TV studio without HDMI cable or LED screen? Second point, the scene menu in the creator has been entirely revamped. This request was mainly coming from broadcast operators. You have thumbnails grabbed from sources, more indication on layers, grids and alignment, more filters controllable by mouse and so much more. Got it? What else do you have guys? We have a lot. For instance, effects library and favorites to help building stunning effects. New page turn and roll transitions. Improved Panasonic camera integration with RP150 switcher link and HRP triggers up to 64 different loots with a possibility to import and rename devices added in trigger menu for easier external control. >> Okay. Okay guys, understood. It’s a real version two. But seeing the three of you, does it mean we have three Keros now? >> No. No. And no. Keros is still a unique platform including all features for all purposes. Perfect. Thank you for the explanations. This new version really turns Keros into a universal live video tool. You can download for free keros version 2 and find much more informations on our website. Thank you for watching this video. >> Panasonic