GlobeStream Media utilized Panasonic Connect’s technology for this endeavor. During the preliminary games in Mustang, Oklahoma, they deployed Panasonic Connect AW-UE40 4K/30P Ultra Quiet PTZ Cameras on four fields, each positioned behind home plate and remotely managed. A single production technician on-site managed the setup and any technical issues. The cameras were linked to a bonded-cellular router, and the video was streamed via SRT to their control room in Dallas. In Dallas, they added a score bug and live-streamed the games through USA Softball’s website.

For the 16U and 18U tournament finals at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Sports Complex in Oklahoma City, GlobeStream introduced a combination of Panasonic Connect AG-CX350 4K Handheld Camcorders and AW-UE40 4K/30P Ultra Quiet PTZ Cameras, strategically positioned at different points around the field. These cameras leveraged the SRT streaming capabilities to transmit high-quality video feeds back to the Panasonic Connect KAIROS KC100 IP platform in the Dallas control room. The integration of KAIROS facilitated a streamlined multi-camera event coverage workflow.

The EasyIP Setup Tool Plus on the AW-UE40 cameras allowed for easy management of the cameras with limited staff, freeing up the production team to focus on other aspects. The use of Ethernet connections on-site enabled the feeds to be sent back to the control room for live-switching with KAIROS.

The most significant advantage of integrating KAIROS was its ability to produce a high-quality live stream, benefiting 16U and 18U athletes seeking college recruitment and providing coaches nationwide with a platform to assess players. KAIROS streamlined workflows by supporting various input and output signals, making feed reception and distribution effortless. The SRT protocol was employed for stable and secure feed transportation, and KAIROS supported Real Time Transport Protocol (RTP), Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP), and Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) to ensure low-latency, real-time audio and video transmission.

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Panasonic just released a major firmware update (Ver. 3.02) for the AG-CX350 4K Handheld Camcorder that brings exciting versatility for both ENG and cinema-style shooters. The two key features of Ver 3.02 include the inclusion of P2 HD format recording for news shooters, and the addition of V-Log to capture wide dynamic range.

The CX350 is one of the lightest 4K 10-bit fixed-lens camcorders on the market. The full-featured camcorder contains a 1.0″ CMOS sensor and offers 4K image capture with 10-bit codecs such as ALL-I, 422LongG and HEVC LongG. The camcorder’s 20x optical zoom lens contains an impressive wide angle lens at 24.5mm (35mm equivalent) with 32x Intelligent Zoom and 5Axis Hybrid I.S. that makes handheld shooting smooth and natural. Another key feature is that the CX350 is equipped with the RTMPS/RTMP/RTSP/RTP protocol for livestreaming and contains an NDI ready IP connection. This feature is ideal for webcasters who want to broadcast their videos to live streaming platforms like Facebook, YouTube Live and Twitch.

P2 HD Formats

The inclusion of P2 HD AVC-Intra 50/100/200 to the CX350 is a welcome addition for news shooters. In the history of digital video, Panasonic has always been an innovator in file-based workflows, especially during the transition between tape and removable solid state memory cards. P2 HD codecs use the MXF (Material eXchange Format) wrapper, which is supported by all the major NLE programs. The files are immediately recognized and tagged by newsroom and digital archiving systems. Our P2 HD legacy codecs enable seamless integration into established news systems and workflows that are used by all major broadcasters.

“The Panasonic P2 HD format has been used by leading News, Field and Studio Production customers for almost 15 years,” explains Steve Cooperman, Senior Product Manager, News & Content Acquisition. “Many groups still actively use P2 formats, including AVC LongG, as well as AVC Intra. Now, the CX350, along with the AJ-CX4000 4K HDR ENG Shoulder Mount Camera, support AVC-Intra 50/100/200. Not only will this help make the CX350 more available for news groups, and international production, which supports this global format, but also for TV news stringers and production companies in local markets, who work with local stations and their partner partners.”

P2 HD legacy codecs enable seamless integration into established news systems and workflows that are used by all major broadcasters.

V-Log Is Here

The addition of V-Log adds a new dimension to the CX350, especially for documentaries. Documentaries will often use a multitude of cameras to capture a variety of shots that fit the story. For example, a cinema camera like the EVA1 with its 5.7K Super 35mm sensor can capture cinematic shallow depth of field while the CX350 might capture dynamic action shots from far in the distance with its 20x lens. With both cameras capturing in V-Log, it will be easier to match the look of both cameras in an NLE timeline.

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Panasonic has just released the AG-CX350, a new UHD/HD camera which is the very first camcorder to include support for encoding 1080p to NewTek’s NDI^® bidirectional IP technology for transport of video, audio and data over standard networks. This new camcorder specifically uses the NDI/HX option, which engages additional compression to stay within bandwidth limitations on busier networks or over wireless connections and supports long-distance transmission. For More info Click Here.