Matrox MXO2 LE available for Hire

Professional HDMI, SDI, and analog I/O for MacBook Pro and Mac Pro

Available for Hire immediately, Production:av has the ideal Digital and Analogue Input and Output device for the capturing video straight to the timeline in Final Cut. The Matrox MXO2 LE enables the capture of video and audio directly to the computer, from HD/SD-SDI, YUV, Y/C and CV, cross convert it and provide simultaneous output to the computer and on the MXO2’s outputs for monitoring.

Hire Prices:

• £100/day
• £300/Week

All prices exclude VAT. Please contact Production:av on 0845 37 000 24 for more information or a quotation.

17″ Apple Macbook Pro now available for Hire.

Production:av is now able to offer Apple Macbook Pro’s 17″ for hire with immediate effect. The Macbook Pro comes with the Following specification:

• 2.8GHz Processor
• 4 GB Ram
• 500GB HDD
• 1920×1200 native resolution on NVIDIA GeForce 9400M Graphics Card
• 2560 x 1600 on NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT Graphics Card
• USB2.0, Firewire 800, Express 34, Gigabit Network, Audio Ports
• Mini Display Port (Adaptors to VGA and DVI Supplied)

The Macbook Pro’s come loaded with the following Software:

• Apple OSX 10.6
• Keynote 09
• Final Cut Studio
• Windows 7 on VMWare Fusion
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office

The Macbook Pro is perfect for delivering HD to our HD screens and switching systems. Coupled with the Matrox MXO2 LE it is ideal for capturing Full HD content from our AV-HS400 vision mixer, and editing it with the content from the Sony PMW-EX3 cameras.

Hire Prices:

• £200/Day
• £600/Week

Contact our hire desk for a specific quote on 0845 37 000 24, or info@productionav.co.uk

Panasonic AV-HS400 Available for Hire

Available immediately, Production:av has added the Panasonic AV-HS400 HD Vision Mixer to it’s hire stock. List Price per day is £400 per day ex VAT. This includes a Panasonic Broadcast 17″ monitor for the Multiview output.

The AV-HS400 is a native HD-SDI vision mixer, capable of working at either HD or SD levels. As standard 4 HD/SD-SDI inputs (with a built in Loop Out) are provided, with 2 PGM outputs, and a further assignable output. The mixer automatically generates a Multiview Output, reducing the number of monitors required on site.

Additional boards are available to enable the vision mixer to accept component and computer sources, with the ability to upscale these inputs to HD resolutions. There are also options to provide downscaled outputs.

The AV-HS400 also sits alongside our Barco HD projection and Switching equipment, which when combined with our Sony PMW-EX3 Cameras allows for an end to end Full HD work flow.

Contact our Hire department for a quote either by email or local rate telephone on 0845 37 000 24.

AXA Insurance Awards

With prize giving for their best achieving salesperson to their tongue in cheek take on the X-Factor, aptly named The AXA Factor, the AXA Awards was a fun and light hearted review of the year – a chance for the team at AXA to let their hair down and enjoy themselves for the evening.

However, this approach was certainly not taken from our perspective. Providing the full production, from set to sound it was imperative every detail was taken care of for such an esteemed client.

Production:av was pleased to continue our great relationship with marketing communications agency Dair* to achieve this event.

Our high definition projection provided an excellent backdrop for the presentations and our d&b Audiotechnik system with digital control was employed ensuring the audio was discreet, tidy and to the highest standard. The set design was carried out in house. White PVC was chosen in order for pixel lines and moving heads to be used to colour the set, which gave fantastic results.

The Live Events co-ordinator at Dair* commented:

Both the AXA events team and the key event stakeholders mentioned what a great team we had on site, polite, helpful, professional, ready to help being just a few of the words used.

The event was a success from start to finish with everybody being exceptionally pleased with all aspects of the show. We look forward to operating on future events with this client.

Production:av Together again at Butlins

For the second year running Production:av have provided high quality AV services to the Newfrontiers group of churches. The London and Home Counties church groups met again at the Butlins Holiday Park in Bognor Regis over the weekend of 22nd to 24th of January.

Production:av provided experienced crew and technicians to deliver a switching system for the main venue bringing the Camera images, songwords and powerpoint together and feeding them to the house installed screens, and also to other venues across the site.

There were also several youth venues which required additional equipment over the installed house systems that Butlins provided. Production:av provided Video Systems comprising of Seamless Switchers for Kramer, Extron and Barco, sending signals to projection equipment from Christie and Plasma screens from Panasonic and NEC, as well as sound equipment from D&B Audiotechnik and Allen and Heath.

Production:av also provided a site wide radio system to enable the Executive Management Team and youth teams to communicate effectively.

The event was a success, with the technical systems performing as required delivering clean signals across the site. Our thanks go to the Organising team for involving Production:av for the second year of the event, and look forward to being involved next year.

Production:av launches The Capsule

UK – Production:av are proud to announce the launch of the Capsule to the events, exhibitions, and media industries.

The Capsule is a patented hardware and software solution allowing audio recordings to be transferred to multiple USB keys in real time as the event is happening.  The keys can also be pre-loaded with company advertising, presentations, graphics, and web-based links.

This solution allows delegates and audiences to walk away from an event or briefing with a USB key containing the recordings and media of the event they have just attended minutes earlier.  The USB key can then be plugged in to a computer, a welcome screen loads, and all recordings and information are available for viewing.

Andy Cook, business development manager comments, “we are proud to be launching this communication tool on a global scale and we will be offering a bespoke solution for clients, both in terms of rental of hardware, but also in creating the welcome screen and user interface which will can individually designed for clients.  This product has many applications including media briefings, music events, and corporate conferences”.

Production:av have a growing product and solutions portfolio, and have plans for further expansion in this area.  “Production:av aims to provide technology to clients allowing them to enhance their communication with customers, suppliers, and their industry”.

For more information, contact the team at Production:av on 0845 3700024, or head over to our web page.

www.productionav.co.uk

Want to work for Production:av?

Due to consistent growth in 2009 and and a firm order book for 2010, Production:av is looking for a Warehouse Technician to join it’s team of professional can-do people.

The candidate will be experienced, or willing to learn about all aspects of the High-End Audio Visual industry.

If you think you have the necessary skills and attitude, then please email careers@productionav.co.uk

Keswick Convention 2009

2009 saw the Keswick Convention, running since 1875, held at the heart of the lake district within the convention centre in Keswick Cumbria. Working directly for the convention, Production:av was tasked with lifting the standards of the main screens and switching systems that are utilised for the three duration of the event.

Previous the convention has employed a system that has grown with the convention as AV technology has emerged. This had served it’s purpose well, but it was felt that to keep with the expectations of a modern conference go-ers, improvements could be made.

The key aim was to ensure that the main screens flanking the side of the stage could be seen in all light conditions. The convention utilise their own large marquee that is erected on site every year. Being manufactured from a white material, it lets high levels of ambient light into the venue during the day time sessions.

To combat this Production:av approached the problem from two angles – the projection, secondly the signal aspects.

Firstly high brightness 10,000 lumen projectors were supplied in the form of Barco CLM R10+ projectors, flown from the lighting truss firing onto 8′x6′ front projection screens.

Secondliy a digital signal path was employed from many of the sources through the supplied Barco Screen Pro II switcher and fed via fibre onto the projectors as a DVI signal. This meant that there were no losses within the signal path, and a minimum of processing. A mix of the cameras was provided by Cutting Edge Uk as an SD SDI feed, which was then keyed over with song words from a PC, at the native DVI Resolution. Production:av also supplied a technician to provide support and operation during the event as well as crew to rig and de-rig.

The event was a success, with the only complaints being that the screens were too bright!

Morgan Centenary Gala Dinner

2009 sees the 100th Anniversary of the Morgan Motor company, based in Malvern Link. Having produced classic motorcars for the past 100 years, it was felt that an event should be held to mark the occasion. Over the weekend of the 31st of july to 2nd of August, a series of events were held at Cheltenham racecourse to mark the Centenary.

Production:av was appointed as live video supplier for the Morgan Centenary Gala Dinner at the Centaur, part of the Cheltenham Racecourse complex.  Working on behalf of show producer, Richard Tierney, Production:av specified a full high-definition projection system to showcase video content and live camera feeds.  We installed two 16′x9′ projections screens in a V-formation above the stage to ensure adequate sightlines for the audience.  This was a key requirement, with the main show opener using video content coupled with a Morgan sportscar driving on to the stage amidst flashes of pyrotechnics.

Using our recent investment in additional Barco CLM-HD8 projectors, a pair of projectors for each screen provided HD images showcasing full HD camera work and video content with a bright and vivid 16,000 lumens per screen. Live cameras were directed by Production:av, switched via a Panasonic AV-HS400 mixer and fed to the Barco Screen Pro II switcher where VT playins and on site edits from Final Cut Edit Machines were also switched, before going to the screens as DVI signals over Fibre Optic.

The client was blown away with the results of using an HD video system helping to make this a memorable event for all involved and with an interest in Morgan Sportscars (1909-2009).

Production:av were pleased to work on behalf of Event and Management Services on this event.

Do call us to discuss using high-definition video presentations for your next event – 0845 3700024.

On the Move…

Update! We have Moved! Production:av will be operating from Unit as of Monday the 14th! It’ll take a while for the dust to settle, but we’re there, so pop in to see us!

We are pleased to announce that Production:av is moving to new premises!  As of 14th September 2009, we will be operating from a new 2500 sq. ft. warehouse and offices.  This move is to facilitate the further growth of Production:av, accomodating a recent investment in new equipment and a need for a larger office space.  Our new offices will provide dedicated areas for client meetings, equipment preparation, and demonstration facilities for event pre-production works and technology showcases.

We have enjoyed our time at Kestrel Court and now look forward to welcoming you to our new offices located next to the M5 motorway at Junction 11A.  This provides good access to M5 and M4 motorways (via the A417/419).

Unit 3 Clifton Centre, Gloucester Business Park, Hucclecote, Gloucester, GL3 4HB

All other contact details remain unchanged so please call us on 0845 37 000 24 to talk with us about your next event or project.

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