Cinematic Multicam
Remote control of AMIRA and ALEXA Mini for live TV
Remote control of AMIRA and ALEXA Mini for live TV
Cinematographers are striving for a cinematic look; producers require efficient and flexible production means. These two requirements often conflict. ARRI’s response is a simple-to-integrate fiber transmission system developed in partnership with British manufacturer DTS. The combination of ARRI cameras and the DTS system lets production teams achieve the established ARRI cinematic look, with the efficiency of a live transmission system.
Customers can record on-camera for postproduction, finishing, or slow motion effects, while simultaneously transmitting live HD or UHD signals to a broadcast facility, stage displays, or social media channel using standard production environments like OB vans or studios. The ARRI Multicam System knits a variety of components together to give program-makers flexibility tailored to their varied needs. A single investment gives renters or owners a system that can be switched from Cinematic Multicam to documentary to drama styles, with the same image quality and look options available for all three production types.
AMIRA Multicam easily can be integrated into existing infrastructure, providing interfaces with, for example, PGM Return, Tally (green/red), and Genlock. The system will work with fiber-based transmission types like DTS, Ereca, Protech Nipros, MultiDyne, Sokong, and Telecast, allowing the transport of all video and data signals over a single SMPTE-311 fiber cable, providing power, as well as Wireless (RF) and Ethernet/BNC cable connection.
It also allows for on-board recording of any format, including LogC on CFast 2.0 cards in parallel to the live SDI output. LogC recording allows for the retention of all image information throughout the production process but also gives the option of transfer to a color space target either within the camera, or at any later stage of the production process.
The AMIRAs are controllable with industry-standard Sony Remote Control Panels (RCP’s), which allow technicians to continue to use the tools they are comfortable with. So, the system allows Sony RCP image parameter and iris control for ENG style PL and B4 lenses, and EF lenses; and cine style lenses (with cmotion broadcast camin). Parameters include: Auto Iris, Black R/G/B, Master Black, White R/G/B, 5600K Override, Auto White Balance, White Balance, ND filter selection, Detail, Shutter, ECS Shutter, Master Gain, Gamma R/G/B, Master Gamma, Master Black Gamma, Master Knee, Saturation, Scene Files, Call and Color Bars.
A more flexible RCP operation is offered with the Skaarhoj RCP V2, which additionally supports access to all relevant camera parameters through the ARRI Camera Protocol CAP.