Sony builds 3D outside broadcast truck
Paul Milligan, February 1, 2010
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Sony Professional Europe has been selected by BSkyB and Telegenic to design and build of the world’s first 3D outside broadcast trucks, due for delivery in April 2010.
The OB trucks will help support Sky’s 3D TV channels, due to start in April this year.
Sky’s 3D trials started back in May 2008 when Sky captured the Ricky Hatton versus Juan Lazcano boxing match in Manchester in 3D and later transmitted over the network’s existing infrastructure.
During the trials, the Sony Professional team worked with Sky and Telegenic to find the right solutions to resolving many of the issues linked to capturing live content in 3D. Part of this process has included the creation of the 3D processor box, designed to reduce the complexity of monitoring and correcting live signals in the truck. The new product will be launched later this year.
Telegenic has a long-standing relationship with Sky and Sony Professional; this will be the second OB truck Sony Professional has built for Telegenic in the last two years.
Earlier this month, Sony Electronics and All Mobile Video (AMV) announced that they are combining their technology resources to build a fully 3D-capable, cine-enabled HD video production truck.
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