Private 5G CBRS & At-home Live Production – VidOvation Interview at NAB 2024

Ideas on Video Communications

Introduction (0:05 - 0:32) VidOvation is a comprehensive systems integrator and value-added reseller. It offers design consulting services and operates as a boutique rental house catering to various sectors, such as broadcast, sports, news, and enterprise audiovisual. Its clientele ranges from large corporations to small production companies. At-Home Production Evolution (0:32 - 1:33) Philovation specializes in at-home production, which involves minimizing on-site personnel and equipment, even before COVID-19. They bring video feeds back to a central location or the cloud, reducing the need for extensive personnel on-site. This approach has evolved during and post-COVID, with many operations now being conducted entirely from home, facilitated by Philovation's technology. Innovations at NAB (1:36 - 2:11) At NAB (National Association of Broadcasters), VidOvation showcases products tailored for streaming video from cameras to master control, catering to various production sizes and setups. They emphasize integrating cloud-based special effects and the ability for operators to work remotely, either from home or in a studio environment. Practical Use Case: Live Bass Fishing Tournaments (2:11 - 3:45) VidOvation highlights an intriguing use case involving live streaming from bass fishing tournaments, including well-known events like Bass Masters and Major League Fishing. They explain the challenges of capturing live video from remote locations such as rivers or lakes and how they overcome these hurdles using bonded cellular technology to transmit footage to the cloud for web streaming. Future Trends: Private 5G Networks (3:47 - 5:09) VidOvation discusses its focus on emerging trends, particularly the implications of 5G technology. It addresses the challenge of connectivity in 5G dead spots and introduces the concept of private 5G networks, offering a solution that enhances cellular streaming capabilities. This innovative approach involves setting up dedicated 5G networks to ensure reliable connectivity in various production environments. Customer-Centric Approach (5:17 - 6:08) VidOvation emphasizes its customer-centric approach, highlighting its hands-on engagement with clients to understand their specific needs and workflows. It prioritizes building partnerships with its clients, aiming to support their success by providing tailored solutions. This collaborative approach fosters a sense of belonging, with clients viewed as part of the Philovation family. Conclusion VidOvation's transcript provides insights into its diverse services, innovative solutions, and customer-focused philosophy within the broadcasting and production industry. From at-home production advancements to cutting-edge technologies like private 5G networks, VidOvation is committed to driving industry evolution and supporting its clients' success. Transcript: [Jim Jachetta] (0:05 - 0:27) VidOvation is a systems integrator and value-added reseller, design consulting firm, and boutique rental house. We service broadcast, sports, and news and work with large and small production companies. We also do some work in the enterprise space for audio-visual, corporate audio-visual, and enterprise audio-visual. [Larry Jordan] (0:28 - 0:32) What's a typical production studio request? What kind of work would you do? [Jim Jachetta] (0:32 - 1:33) There’s a lot of industry has jargon, right? You know, three-letter, four-letter, and acronyms. We do a lot with at-home production. Some people call it REMI. Basically, it's live production done in the field. But even before COVID, we wanted to minimize personnel in the field, minimize having a truck or a van in the field or 50 employees in the field which are needed for bigger events. We do it at home. We bring the video feeds back home or to the cloud so we can have fewer personnel or personnel operating from home. So during COVID, at-home production, before COVID,