Panasonic and VidiGo expand collaboration to the USA
The successful collaboration makes Panasonic and VidiGo worldwide technology leader in Visual Radio
Amsterdam(25 Mar 2014)
Panasonic and VidiGo will be launching the territorial expansion of their collaboration at the 2014 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The successful integration of VidiGo Visual Radio with Panasonic cameras will be available in the USA. The full integration makes this workflow the most advanced and innovative solution in the industry.
This exciting integration collaboration enables radio stations across the USA to create a fully automated visual radio experience. Both Panasonic and VidiGo will be presenting the integration during the 2014 NAB Show. Together with partner Key Code Media, the first successful installation has been realized at a large TV network in the USA.
Mike Cavanagh, Key Code Media: “Panasonic and VidiGo really have a unique and integrated solution. VidiGo’s approach to live production brings IT based automation not previously seen. The automation layers are really powerful, and at the same time extremely intuitive and flexible. Our existing deployments have been a great success.”
Panasonic offers an extensive range of remote camera systems. Their integrated HD/SD pan/tilt professional camera range brings an industry-leading blend of outstanding broadcast-quality video, smooth pan/tilt/zoom operation, and easy system configuration, including an IP based control protocol common across the camera line; for superior HD and SD video production and easy configuration.
VidiGo Visual Radio is the most advanced software solution in the radio industry. It connects with radio automation systems and fully integrates with the existing radio workflow. Visual Radio creates a fully automated entertaining visual radio experience and engages listeners and viewers through social media. The software decides when to play clips, interactive graphics, video effects and commercials, based on audio analysis and data from the radio automation system.
Michael Bergeron, Panasonic Senior Vertical Sales Manager USA: “We are pleased to expand our relationship with VidiGo. Our full line of broadcast quality all in one pan/tilt/zoom cameras such as the AW-HE120, can now can utilize IP based control, and the simplicity of this is expanding their use to many more markets. We are noticing a high demand for visual radio in the US, and with the Vidigo collaboration we can offer a turnkey solution for this growing market, and deliver this with uncompromising video performance."
Reinout Lempers, CCO VidiGo: “VidiGo is proud to expand the collaboration to the USA. After building up a strong collaboration in Europe, it is time to take this collaboration to a global level. The radio world is changing rapidly. What we have seen with our Visual Radio solution is that radio is engaging with the younger generation again and monetize on their new platform at the same time. Visual Radio is not about web-cam radio but really about turning good radio into rich multi-media content.”
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We believe broadcasting should be fun, easy and cost effective. That’s why we’ve designed the best software solutions for live production in the world. We are defining the future of broadcasting. Our software seamlessly integrates with third party equipment and you can update and upgrade as desired. VidiGo lets you do more with less, but with the same quality end result. Together with our support team we are committed to only have happy users.
Our clients include industry leading broadcasters, commercial and public radio stations, sports arenas and video production companies all around the world. We offer a full portfolio of broadcasting workflows and solutions. Whether you want to fully automate a newscast, create a high quality visual radio experience or boost stadium experiences, we do it all.