KitPlus | Articles

TelyCam Vision Series Offers Compact 4K PTZ and Box Camer...

What production need does this camera series address? In live production and streaming environments, there is a growing demand for compact, high-quality cameras that are easy to transport and deploy. TelyCam’s Vision Series responds to this by offering 4K-capable PTZ and box cameras designed for portability without sacrificing professional-grade p...

Submitted by Simon Tillyer

Published 03 June 2025

TelyCam Explore Series Bridges Broadcast and AV with Scal...

What production need does this camera range address? The convergence of professional AV and broadcast workflows has created demand for PTZ cameras that deliver both visual quality and operational flexibility. TelyCam’s Explore series addresses this gap by offering a scalable family of PTZ cameras that support high-end video production features whi...

Submitted by Simon Tillyer

Published 03 June 2025

Kiloview Expands P Series for Flexible 5G 4K and USB Stre...

What challenge is this system designed to solve? Live production teams working in the field often face complex connectivity requirements when trying to deliver high-quality streams back to the studio. Traditional bonding workflows depend on external servers or infrastructure, which can add cost, introduce latency, and limit portability. Kiloview’s...

Submitted by Simon Tillyer

Published 03 June 2025

Magewell Director One - A Portable Production Studio with...

What production challenge is this device built to solve? In live and remote production, creators increasingly need compact, all-in-one solutions capable of handling multi-source inputs, mixing, graphics, and live streaming, without relying on bulky gear or multiple operators. Magewell’s Director One addresses this need by packing pro-level featu...

Submitted by Simon Tillyer

Published 27 May 2025

Magewell SDI 4K Pro Capture Card Brings USB 3 Gen 2x2 and...

What challenge does this capture device aim to solve? Capturing high-quality SDI video for streaming, production, or recording is often limited by interface speed and external audio integration. Many compact capture devices struggle to keep up with the demands of full 4K60 workflows, especially when attempting to maintain minimal latency, loop-thr...

Submitted by Simon Tillyer

Published 27 May 2025

Magewell Unveils Modator Chassis for Centralised Encoder...

What production requirement is this new chassis built to meet? As production facilities expand and IP video infrastructures scale up, the need for centralised control over multiple encoders and decoders becomes essential. Managing a growing fleet of standalone devices can lead to rack clutter, power inefficiencies, and operational complexity. Mage...

Submitted by Simon Tillyer

Published 27 May 2025

AJA Bridge Live 3G - Versatile IP Video Gateway Gets a Ma...

What problem does this solve? Live broadcast and remote production increasingly depend on high-efficiency workflows that can reliably convert and transport video over IP. However, many existing gateway solutions are limited by either low input density or format restrictions, requiring multiple devices to handle different formats or directions of...

Submitted by Simon Tillyer

Published 09 May 2025

Per-Scene Encoding in Action - Video Quality and Streamin...

Per-scene encoding, also known as Content-Aware Encoding (CAE), is a revolutionary technique that adjusts encoder settings dynamically for each segment of a video. This ensures optimal compression while maintaining high visual quality. By analyzing content in real-time, this method tailors encoding parameters to suit the complexity and motion of ea...

Submitted by Savi Shi

Published 27 January 2025

Bridging Cultures and Expanding Global Reach in Media and...

The success of globally appealing shows like Squid Games and its much-anticipated sequel has significantly influenced the localization market. This example shows how content can transcend language barriers, especially if localization is done well. It also highlights the need for solutions that can scale while maintaining quality. The translation an...

Submitted by Shawn Belluigi

Published 17 January 2025

How Rethinking Playout Can Redefine Your Media Supply Cha...

By Graham Sharp, BCNEXXT In an industry that thrives on innovation yet often clings to traditional workflows, BCNEXXT's presence at a media supply chain event like the recent DPP Media Supply Chain Festival is likely to raise some eyebrows — and for good reason. While BCNEXXT may be recognized as a leading playout provider, we're not just mainta...

Submitted by Jenni

Published 14 June 2024

Why Elevated Metadata is the Foundation of the AI-Powered...

Eric Carson, EVP Strategic Growth at Vubiquity, a global leader in software and services for communications and media companies, is sharing his thoughts regarding why he believes that elevated metadata is the foundation of the AI-powered media supply chain. Metadata is fundamental to creating an exceptional viewer experience, but for all that c...

Submitted by Jenni

Published 13 May 2024

Run Joe Run - 360 degree live streaming running the 2024...

Three years ago to the day the 2024 TCS London Marathon took place, Joe Ramsden found himself suddenly unable to walk and see and was admitted to hospital. Uncontrollably vomiting at every attempt to open his eyes, he had no idea what was happening and nor did the doctors. After four similar incidents and being in and out of hospital – during the l...

Submitted by Joss Armitage

Published 30 April 2024

A hole in one - LiveU and Disc Golf remote production cas...

Disc Golf may not be a sport immediately familiar to many, but it has a long history dating back as far as the early 1960s. Previously known as frisbee golf, it’s a flying disc sport in which players throw a disc at a target. It uses rules similar to those for golf with the sport usually played on a course with nine or 18 “holes”. Very popular...

Submitted by Joss Armitage

Published 28 February 2024

Edmonton Oilers Engage Their Content-Hungry Fans with Liv...

Edmonton Oilers Engage Their Content-Hungry Fans with LiveU Longtime Edmonton Oilers’ Manager of Video Production, Ryan Hyrcun has been a big believer in digital media since the beginning. He first brought content to diehard fans of the NHL team via social media channels, then helping to launch Oilers+, a streaming platform that gives fans exclu...

Submitted by Joss Armitage

Published 18 January 2024

Prioritizing Localization Earlier in the Media Supply Cha...

The surge of content localization is a prolifically discussed topic, and it’s no secret that localization has become essential for content providers, streaming platforms, and broadcast networks to monetize their content, attract new subscribers and viewers, and ultimately provide more culturally relevant content. What was often a scalable investmen...

Submitted by Shawn Belluigi

Published 05 October 2023