- Unique Ability of TVU RPS to Synchronize Transmission of Multiple Feeds Over 
IP Networks Enriches Golf Broadcast for Japanese Audience 

TVU Networks( 
https://www.tvunetworks.com/?utm_source=pipeline&utm_medium=press_release_APAC&utm_campaign=tv_asahi_the_Open_Championship), 
the market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, 
announced Japanese broadcaster TV Asahi( 
https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/?utm_source=pipeline&utm_medium=press_release_APAC&utm_campaign=tv_asahi_the_Open_Championship)supplemented 
the host broadcaster's world feed coverage of The Open Championship( 
https://www.theopen.com/?utm_source=pipeline&utm_medium=press_release_APAC&utm_campaign=tv_asahi_the_Open_Championship)using 
two TVU Remote Production Systems (RPS)( 
https://www.tvunetworks.com/products/tvu-remote-production-system-rps/?utm_source=pipeline&utm_medium=press_release_APAC&utm_campaign=tv_asahi_the_Open_Championship). 
 Synchronized signals from the venue were sent over IP networks for production 
at the TV Asahi studios in Tokyo.

Using two TVU RPS systems, TV Asahi was able to deliver unique coverage, 
catered to the specific tastes of its audience. A total of 12 synchronized 
signals were sent from the U.K.'s Royal St. George's golf course to the TV 
Asahi studios. The signals included coverage such as: wireless cameras from the 
golf course; locally switched signals of Japanese players in action; multiple 
camera angles from each hole; and the host broadcaster's world feed backup and 
world feed preview.

With each signal synchronized, frame-accurate switching between the live feeds 
was easy. TV Asahi was able to produce scenes that easily transitioned from 
golfer to golfer and hole to hole - a critical element of live golf production. 

"We created a localized feed that we knew our viewers would appreciate," said 
Mr. Itaru Takata at Equipment & Operation Management Center of TV Asahi. "TVU 
RPS allowed us to enrich our programming with feeds targeting our audience. Our 
audience got to enjoy cheering on the tournament leaders and all of the 
Japanese players."

Using the public internet instead of satellite or dedicated fiber saved 
considerable expense for the broadcaster. The production also required less 
crew and equipment than what's needed with a typical mobile truck scenario. 
"The set up greatly reduced the equipment and the staff at the event, which was 
a key consideration, given tight COVID restrictions in the U.K., Japan and the 
rest of the world," added Mr. Takata.

TVU RPS leverages existing studio infrastructures and the public internet to 
synchronize multi-camera live remote production( 
https://www.tvunetworks.com/products/tvu-remote-production-system-rps/?utm_source=pipeline&utm_medium=press_release_APAC&utm_campaign=tv_asahi_the_Open_Championship). 
It's available in four- and six-channel versions. Feeds are synchronized from 
the venue, sent to the broadcaster's studio for on-air delivery, while a 
bi-directional IFB maintains communication between locations. While it delivers 
broadcast-quality production standards, personnel and equipment requirements 
are minimized, and it eliminates the need for a mobile truck on location.

"Given that TV Asahi first used TVU RPS last September for coverage of the U.S. 
Open Golf Championship, we're thrilled that they've embraced the technology so 
thoroughly in such a short time," said Kap Shin, Head of Global Services, TVU 
Networks. "Our solution significantly reduced TV Asahi's expenses, equipment 
and staffing required while securing multiple signal synchronization over IP, 
resilient transmission and pristine broadcast quality. We look forward to 
seeing how TV Asahi continues to use TVU RPS."

About TVU Networks(R)


TVU Networks is a global organization with more than 3,000 customers using its 
IP and cloud-based workflow solutions across multiple industries including 
news, entertainment media, sports, corporate, streaming, houses of worship and 
government. Through the use of AI and automation driven technology, TVU helps 
broadcasters realize an efficient metadata and story-centric workflow through 
its TVU MediaMind platform for live video content acquisition, indexing, 
production, distribution and management. The company has been on the forefront 
of developing the tools needed to revolutionize and streamline the Media Supply 
Chain. TVU is a critical part of the operations of many major media companies 
worldwide and is a Technology and Engineering Emmy(R) Award winner.

http://www.tvunetworks.com 

Source: TVU Networks

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