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Behind the Scenes of The Dog House Australia

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Behind the Scenes of The Dog House Australia: A Heartwarming Production

Television has the power to connect people with heartwarming stories. The Dog House Australia is a great example. The series focus is to find the perfect match between dogs and potential families, featuring emotional backstories that are powerful and engaging. Touching moments are plentiful and are covered discreetly and respectfully for both family and dog. Carefully planned production setups for behind-the-scenes and on-set stories are critical to ensure audience engagement. Our priority was to ensure smooth filming while respecting the animal shelter’s needs. 

A Thoughtful Approach to Production

Filming in an active animal shelter presents unique challenges. We needed to capture compelling content while minimising disruption. That’s why we designed a flexible production strategy balancing efficiency with sensitivity to the environment. 

Our team provided a full production facility, including:

Control Room Monitoring and Switching

Audio and Communication Setup

Scalable Multi-camera Solution

The filming schedule was structured around a limited number of weekly shoot days to minimise disruptions. This required a scalable solution that allowed our team to operate efficiently over an extended period. 

A key component of our approach was the Sony ILME-FR7. We seamlessly scaled up the setup to include over 30 cameras on shoot days. Its compact footprint and remote control capabilities allowed us to capture authentic interactions without interfering with the natural flow of the shelter. 

A Project That Left a Lasting Impact

Beyond the technical achievements, this show resonated with the entire crew. Working closely with the shelter’s staff and the dogs looking for new homes made the experience deeply rewarding. In fact, some of our team members were so touched by the process that they even adopted dogs themselves!

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Transforming TV production with the Sony ILME FR7

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Transforming TV production with the Sony ILME FR7

In TV production, efficiency and innovation are key to capturing high-quality content without disrupting the creative environment. Fixed rig camera systems offer a seamless solution for recording dynamic footage in multi-camera setups, especially useful in both controlled studio settings and unpredictable, fast-paced environments.

These systems are also ideal for environments where discreet filming is necessary, such as hidden camera reality TV, documentaries, and live events. One standout tool in this evolution is the Sony ILME-FR7, a full-frame PTZ camera that brings cinematic quality to productions with exceptional flexibility.

The FR7 is one of the most high-quality functional cameras on the market today, offering a unique combination of high-end cinematic quality and remote operation. With the ability to record media in-camera, production teams don’t need to transport high-bitrate video over networks. This opens up different options for the operation of and communication with the camera, even in remote setups. 

Some advantages the FR7 offers are:

Discreet Operation: The remote PTZ capabilities enable unobtrusive camera placement, allowing for creative shot compositions without disrupting subjects’ performances.

Dynamic Shot Composition: The smooth pan, tilt, and zoom functions facilitate complex camera movements, adding a dynamic visual style to scenes.

Space Efficiency: Ideal for sets with limited space, the FR7 can be mounted in various positions.

As productions demand more efficient and high-quality capture solutions, fixed rig systems will continue to shape the industry. Whether for unscripted content, event coverage, or complex multi-camera shoots, leveraging this technology ensures productions stay adaptable, immersive, and visually stunning.

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Behind the Scenes of The Block: A Seamless Post-Production Overhaul in Record Time

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Behind the Scenes of The Block: A Seamless Post-Production Overhaul in Record Time

The Block is one of Australia’s biggest and longest-running TV shows, and about to commence its 21st season. It aired for the first time in 2003 with 13 episodes and has since grown to 52 episodes, 5 nights a week, and over 60 hours per season.

In 2023, Nine Network approached us with a unique challenge: completely overhaul and transition the post-production setup for their flagship production while filming was still in progress. We needed to install new infrastructure at their location, including storage, networking, production and editing equipment, online suites and support, all while ensuring that the show continued seamlessly and on-schedule.

We had to take into account the large remote edit component, data wrangling integration and transport from the production location in Victoria. The existing media wasn’t on-site and needed to be transitioned within 10 days. Nine also added to the equation Travel Guides (another flagship show), which was just starting pre-production. 

This was a massive challenge, considering we had to deliver a large amount of Nexis and Nearline storage from our warehouse plus configure, commission and migrate media while the show was still in production. The storage was delivered and operational in under 48 hours and the media transition started immediately.

At the same time, new infrastructure and networking were installed with our senior techs plugged in remotely. With users transitioning around their working hours, the timeline was hit. For season 20 we decided to rebuild from scratch and implement phase 1 of the planned improvements. 

Overhaul Integration

A key part of the overhaul discussed was integrating wrangling on location efficiently, providing immediate and future workflow benefits. We had the opportunity to develop this solution and test it on auction day – an incredibly fast turnaround!  The five auctions were shot on a Saturday and edited immediately in Sydney with the result being a finished show going to air the following night. 

Rushes were wrangled on-site from EVS before being pushed directly to the edit storage in Sydney with no intermediate copies involved. Proxies hit very quickly allowing editing shortly after each auction. Testing it allowed us to proceed confidently with the main series as planned: full integration of the Wrangle Team on set with Post-Production in Sydney, allowing for a streamlined 24/7 operation and fast turn-around.

Season 21 will again take workflow and delivery to new levels. 

Unique aspects of “The Block” workflow

The Block is known for its strict commitment to safety. To ensure every detail on the work site is captured, the offline edit utilises media in full resolution, not proxies as is the case in most workflows. In the early series, a proxy workflow made for many editorial changes at the online stage which was time-consuming and costly.

To deliver the performance of multi-cam at full resolution there are 3 chassis of Nexis E4  with a System Director and significant nearline storage.  These feed up to approximately 70 Avid Media Composer workstations working on-premises and remotely.

To keep working 24/7 for 11 months straight, all systems are constantly monitored, both locally and via our Global Support Team. Proactive support is in our DNA rather than waiting to fix problems.

It’s a privilege to partner with The Block. We love clients who challenge us and give us the opportunity to exceed their expectations. 

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Hey Australia, Aussie Shore is here!

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Hey Australia, Aussie Shore is here!

Aussie Shore, part of the successful Shore franchise, premiered last October on Paramount+ and it’s already making waves. Like in other successful versions of this franchise, Aussie Shore is full of drama. 

A comprehensive solution

Behind the scenes, our team engineered a comprehensive solution to capture all the villa adventures. We chose a Maxi Rig to follow the adventures of these 11 single Aussies brought together in a tropical villa in Cairns.

Our Maxi Rig workflow included a 2-tier control room with 24/7 recording and switching capabilities for 21 PTZ cameras, RF monitoring of 4 ENG cameras roaming around the villa, and a multi-zone radio mic RF solution. 

Working in an existing private venue called for a subtle, carefully planned approach to the cabling and mounting of cameras. We had to find the right placement for the equipment and cabling without overly impacting the villa.  

Facing the tropics 

Filming in the tropics presented some rather unique challenges. Shooting on the ocean’s edges meant tropical rain that fell sideways. We needed to design a specific waterproof solution to protect the cameras from both vertical and horizontal rain squalls.

Delivering a project like Aussie Shore challenged our team to be as creative as possible in creating a discreet setup that didn’t disrupt the talent but also considered the harsh climate conditions. Ray Martin, head of Technical Services, said: ‘We needed to monitor, control and record over 20 cameras 24/7 while keeping everything within the space allocated to the production. We had to find the right placement of cameras and equipment without impacting the property’.

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The Jury: Death on the Staircase

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The Jury: Death on the Staircase – Fixed Rig used in factual programming

Episode 1 of The Jury: Death on the Staircase, premiered last week on SBS. This new series gives viewers a glimpse into how the Australian justice system works.  The first episode introduced 12 volunteer jurors tasked with determining the defendant’s fate, guilty or not guilty!

Unlike other shows, The Jury is completely re-enacted word-by-word with only the names, dates and locations changed. It is entirely based on a real trial that occurred in Sydney some years ago, in which a couple had an argument that ended in one of them dead at the bottom of their staircase.

Throughout the series, the 12 jurors will weigh up the evidence and, at the end of the final episode, discover whether their verdict matches the original jury. This true-crime documentary is emotionally charged and offers a unique opportunity to learn about the Australian justice system.

Fixed Rig used in factual programming

When working on a project like this, we had to consider several factors, including the size and nature of the filming location. Since we were shooting in a heritage-listed museum,  we had to ensure our setup respected and enhanced the venue’s distinctive characteristics.

From there, we started designing a comprehensive production environment. This included a Maxi Rig featuring  11 Sony FR7 and 4 Sony FX6 cameras, plus full mRes stream capture facilities, integrated with a comprehensive data wrangling solution for a superior Edit Ready workflow.

Ray Martin, Head of Technical Services, explained: “The project was an intriguing blend of drama and reality. With a creative solution required for this style of production, we collaborated with the key production personnel to ultimately provide a solution featuring a mix of intricate workflows. Client expectations were exceeded. I can honestly say that it was one of the most interesting projects I have ever been part of”. 

For our team, the ability to seamlessly combine the Sony FR7 with the FX6 cameras was impressive. We were able to set a consistent light level throughout the shoot, which worked perfectly for both camera types. The low profile of the FR7 allowed us to shoot in multiple configurations, including full 360-degree setups, without worrying about cross-shooting. 

Overall, this project demonstrated how technological innovation and creativity can work together to create a compelling and authentic story. The Jury is more than a re-enactment, it’s an opportunity to explore the complexities of our justice system engagingly. 

Watch The Jury: Death on the Staircase every Wednesday at 8:30 pm on SBS & SBS on Demand. 

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The impact of Fixed Rig in non-scripted TV

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The impact of Fixed Rig in non-scripted TV

In the last decade, we have witnessed the rise of fixed rig camera systems on a wide variety of TV Shows. Production teams now have the freedom to non-intrusively film in fast-paced environments without disrupting the talent, capturing the unique moments that help make non-scripted shows especially appealing.

Our Fixed Rig workflow introduces fresh and engaging features, some of which have never been seen before. Ray Martin, our Head of Technical Services says, “The workflow allows us to create solutions that perfectly fit a large percentage of productions. Not too small, not too big. It really is the Goldilocks Story”. 

What does a Fixed Rig workflow look like to us?

Some aspects we like to consider before starting any project include the turnaround time from shoot to delivery; how the media is processed, transported and backed up; plus how much time is required in Post Production to turn the show around and be ready for broadcast. By carefully analysing these aspects, we can select the most suitable equipment and workflow for the project.

Camera and lens selection are pivotal to the success of such productions. The Sony FR-7 is one of our favourites because it allows us to capture intimate moments while maintaining cinematic quality we expect from cameras like the Sony FX6 and FX9.

Depending on the project’s needs, we can rig up to 100 cameras to enable capture of every moment across various coverage areas. The small footprint of the Fixed Rig infrastructure enables productions to be more flexible in choice of location and allows for greater latitude for producers to capture the magic moments that are ultimately identified as gold material for the storylines.

Our control room is custom-built in readiness to capture footage in-camera or on servers depending on the client’s needs. Pronology mRes systems are deployed for each project to capture live streams of content and deliver directly to Post. A wide range of codecs and frame rates are on offer using this technology.

Some smaller productions need to squeeze into areas with limited space available, i.e. a carport or back office. Additionally, some spaces only come with limited air-conditioning, plus the infrastructure is required to be very close to the operators during the shoot where nearby fan noise could be a problem. Ray Martin added, “Our Engineers designed the server rack to suit such conditions. They streamlined the processing of the servers and introduced specialised airflow technology that allowed for optimum operation in warm areas and greatly reduced the fan noise to a whisper. Thus making a harmonious control room environment for everybody”.

In summary, we believe that there is a significant difference before and after using Fixed Rig systems. Productions benefit from the increased volume of footage that the cameras can capture to help construct a compelling story in real time. This is made possible by the less intrusive nature of these setups, which can sometimes make the talent forget that they are being filmed.

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The Inspired Unemployed’s (Impractical) Jokers are back for another season

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The Inspired Unemployed’s (Impractical) Jokers are back for another season

Our favourite jokers returned this month to Network 10 for another season of pranks. Jack, Falcon, Dom and Liam got more creative than ever putting themselves into the most awkward scenarios in front of crowds unaware of hidden cameras recording every second of it. 

To help the Inspired Unemployed get as unhinged as they wanted without being caught this season, we had one mission: to provide a compact and discreet setup. 

Practical Solutions for Impractical Scenarios 

Throughout the series, we hid several Sony ILME-FR7 cameras within various props. The impressive light sensitivity of the Sony FR7 allowed us to use tinted glass without needing a TV lighting rig, preserving the natural light in settings like cafes, nail salons, and teppanyaki restaurants. This ensured the “marks” felt they were entering normal establishments.

We controlled, monitored, and recorded the Sony FR7s from small rooms near the filming area, often no larger than a staff room or storage space. Each shoot had unique needs and obstacles, but our compact and mobile setup even enabled filming in multiple locations in one day. Our team included 2 Hot Head Operators, an Engineer, Audio, EP, and Director. This small footprint was crucial for shooting in tight environments. CETS designed a tailored solution considering mobility, footprint, quick deployment, and streamlined delivery into Post with Pronology mRes. 

Delivering a project like The Inspired Unemployed’s (Impractical) Jokers challenged our team to be as creative as possible in creating a flawless setup that captured every detail but was discreet enough to avoid alerting people. This was possible thanks to the effort our team always puts into any challenge they are presented with.  

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You can watch it now on 10, 10 Play and Paramount +.

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Command Room Technological Essentials

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Command Room Technological Essentials

In today’s dynamic landscape, control rooms, whether designated as Cybersecurity Operations Centres (SOC), Network Operations Centres (NOC), or Real-Time Crime Centres (RTCC), heavily rely on state-of-the-art technologies to extract actionable insights from vast data reservoirs.

Command rooms encounter many challenges, including real-time demands of information along with some critical aspects of security, including reliability. Every operational centre requires tailored technological solutions that align with its unique requirements while seamlessly integrating with existing infrastructure.

Solutions like Haivision Command 360 play an essential role in:

  • Optimising the capabilities of command centres across diverse industries
  • Fostering efficient collaboration
  • Faster decision-making, and
  • Heightened situational awareness

Let’s dive deeper into the distinct technological landscapes of command centres:

Cybersecurity Operation Center (SOC):

Cybersecurity Operation Centres serve the paramount function of continuously monitoring and analysing an organisation’s security posture. These centres are indispensable for safeguarding digital assets against cyber threats, catering to entities of diverse sizes across industries like IT, cybersecurity, and finance. Key technologies in these environments include:

  • Communication Systems for real-time coordination
  • Intrusion Detection Systems to avoid unauthorised access
  • Incident Management Software for responding, and logging to security incidents promptly
  • Video Wall Displays to monitor simultaneously multiple data points into dashboards
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Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC):

Predominantly used to enhance community and officer safety through real-time crime monitoring and response coordination. Key technologies include: 

  • Real-time data feeds to enable immediate analysis and action
  • (Geographic Information Systems) mapping tools for visualising and managing geographical information
  • Emergency dispatch software for effective emergency response coordination, communication, and ultimately the dispatch of resources
  • Video wall displays that allow simultaneous monitoring of various feeds
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Network Operations Centres (NOC):

Network Operation Rooms focus on monitoring and managing network systems and telecommunications, which are crucial to ensure the stability of an organisation’s network infrastructure. Key technologies include:

  • Network monitoring tools to keep track of network health and performance in real-time
  • Server management
  • Firewall and security appliances to protect the network from cyber threats
  • Data visualisation dashboards to effectively visualise network status and analytics

Solutions for all Command Centres

Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM)

Users can access and display critical, high-resolution data from several remote computers on a network, using a single keyboard and mouse interface from their workstations.

Cine Link Encoders

Users can access and display critical, high-resolution data from several remote computers on a network, using a single keyboard and mouse interface from their workstations.

Alpha FX Processor

The Alpha FX processors give your team the power, control, and flexibility needed with a range of sizes and capabilities designed for any mission-critical application.

Command 360

Easily visualise content on a video wall display, set user permissions and access, dynamically change sources, and establish a common operating picture to collaborate with colleagues.

What lies ahead for control rooms?

According to the Christie Digital Technology team, there’s a shift from a workstation with seven, eight or even nine monitors to one or two larger monitors with a single keyboard and mouse. By sending computers to server rooms, there’s better situational awareness for operators.

Not only that, but security in control rooms is one of the main concerns, particularly at all levels of government. TAA-compliant products play a big role here as they don’t emit radio frequency to processors based on field-programmable gate arrays.

LCD Displays: 55” to 98”

Christie Secure Series II

Non-RF LCD panels designed for secure-facility applications typically found in government, corporate and military environments.

LCD Video Walls

Ultra Series

Designed for control rooms as well as artistic and architectural displays for all sizes.

Micro Tiles LED Video Wall

LED Video Wall 

90-degree corners both inside and out and concave and convex curves for limitless design freedom.

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Secure Reliable Transport (SRT)

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Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) 

Over 700 broadcast industry professionals recently participated in the 2023 Broadcast Transformation Survey. The Haivision Report from this survey revealed some particularly interesting trends. 86% of participants use the internet to transport live video for contribution while 51% still use 3G & 4G cellular services, closely followed by fibre transmission which is used by 50% of participants. Satellite services are used by 33%, then came Cloud & 5G which are used by 27% each.

Data from Haivision’s 2023 Broadcast Transformation Report

Of the broadcast professionals surveyed, 75% leverage hardware video encoding with 58% utilising software video encoders for broadcast contribution. The increase in the use of cloud-based solutions over the years is transforming the industry with new technologies that improve teams’ workflows. 

When we talk about cloud-based solutions, we refer to applications, storage, on-demand services and resources accessed via an internet connection through another provider’s shared cloud infrastructure. 

Among the benefits of these solutions are how projects can be scaled up and down quickly in response to audience demands; rapid deployment; remote access to collaborate from anywhere; transcoding and streaming. 

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Streaming protocols

The first Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) was designed in 1998 for multiplexing and packetising multimedia transport streams such as interactive video and audio. RTSP is still commonly used in entertainment and communication systems due to its reliability.

However, different protocols have been created targeting all industries through the years. SRT, which stands for Secure Reliable Transport, is one of the most popular transport systems in the broadcast field, mainly due to its reliability and security over the Internet.

This open-source video transport protocol, designed by Haivision, streams live video over IP with low end-to-end latency. It’s also a flexible and scalable solution for secure routing of live video streams. Some of the features include:

Broadcast video routing

As a flexible and scalable solution for secure routing of live video streams across different IP networks, SRT includes Haivision’s Path Redundancy feature to ensure uninterrupted live IP video streaming of your premium content. 

Protocol version

SRT Gateway performs live video routing and protocol conversion in real-time, ensuring optimal video quality, even when used in a complex workflow environment. It’s designed for remote contribution, backhaul, return feeds, bi-directional interviews and content distribution for international syndication.

Network bridging

SRT is engineered to provide a high-quality and low-latency video whether you are routing live content across a LAN, WAN, MPLS, the internet, or any combination of networks.

Interoperability

As it supports different source and destination points over any network, SRT converts between streaming protocols, including MPEG, RTP, RTMP, RTSP, and HLS protocols.

Firewall traversal

One of the benefits of SRT is its ability to access streams while adhering to network security policies, reducing the need for IT intervention.

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Building a Mission Critical Control Room

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Building a Mission Critical Control Room

Building a mission-critical video control room involves setting up a centralised space where video, audio and other informational data from multiple sources can be streamed, monitored and processed. Similar rooms are commonly used in television broadcasting, live entertainment, security monitoring and other applications.

Building a Mission Critical Control Room

Such mission-critical work environments were first spotted in the early 20th century in factories when mass production required the creation of specific control rooms that allowed central monitoring. In World War II, similar rooms played an essential role in battle planning, and later, in the 1960s, they came into the public eye with the mission control centre for the first space mission and the lunar landing.

Nowadays, these signals and information are displayed on large screens, often portrayed as advanced futuristic rooms in science fiction and action movies. But the truth is that these control rooms can be as complex and agile as the situation requires. One solution (in this case, one design) doesn’t necessarily fit all.

Fundamentally, a control room designed to specifically cater for education purposes in a university won’t share the same design and structure as an emergency response centre implemented by Law Enforcement agencies or similar.

To help prepare for the right solution to suit your needs, here are a few pointers to consider when building a control room:

Define requirements

What is the purpose of the room? Broadcasting, surveillance, live events? Assess the available space and plan the layout based on the number of operators and the type of equipment needed, such as video switchers, monitors, servers, storage, etc.

Layout 

Besides the layout design of the operators’ consoles that ensure an efficient working environment, ergonomic factors such as lighting and monitor positioning are fundamental in avoiding operator fatigue.

Equipment

  • Video Switcher with the capability of handling multiple sources. 
  • High-quality monitors for monitoring and previewing video feeds. 
  • Audio equipment for managing audio signals.
  • Control panels for video switchers and other devices to provide a tactile interface for operators.

Infrastructure

Ensure the room has sufficient power and connectivity for all equipment. Consider redundant power systems for critical components while planning and implementing a cable management system to keep it organised and accessible.

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Integration and testing 

Integrate all equipment and test functionality. Make sure video signals are routed correctly to achieve seamless communication between devices.

Automation

To improve efficiency, implement automation systems to streamline repetitive tasks. A centralised control system will help manage multiple devices from a single interface.

Integration and testing 

Integrate all equipment and test functionality. Make sure video signals are routed correctly to achieve seamless communication between devices.

Automation

To improve efficiency, implement automation systems to streamline repetitive tasks. A centralised control system will help manage multiple devices from a single interface.

Multi-site and breakout room visibility

Easily share and collaborate on informational data, and display it on video walls in control rooms or remote sites.

Security

Decide who has access to your interface and avoid data breaches and unauthorised access by implementing data security. 

Maintenance and upgrades

Developing a maintenance plan to monitor and update equipment regularly will keep your video control room working at its best. 

Compliance

Ensure your video control room complies with relevant regulations and standards, especially when it involves sensitive or regulated content.

Documentation

Any system, whether a bespoke solution or off the shelf should exist alongside appropriate documentation. Such documentation which can often include instructions and FAQs is essential to the smooth operation of any technical solution.

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In Conclusion:

Ultimately, a control room aims to maximise workflows by centralising all information. What else would you add? Let us know on our LinkedIn channel.

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CETS go to Mars

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CETS go to Mars

Stars on Mars is a new television show starring 12 adventurous celebrities competing to conquer Mars in a hyper-realistic environment, hosted by Star Trek alumni and the oldest person to ever fly in space, William Shatner. 

CETS was commissioned to provide the broadcast and media capture technology behind the entire production: from operators and technicians to camera systems and the data management of all shoot material. Technical Supervisor, Jon Dobson, said, “Stars on Mars was quite the challenge, having to provide our technology in extreme conditions was always going to require some very special solutions from the CETS team”.

Credits: Stars on Mars

Solutions on the fly 

Major projects in the field of broadcasts require careful planning and testing prior to deployment on-site. Stars On Mars – Series 1 was a great example of meticulous planning, down to the finest of detail. Yet with all the planning, a show like this inevitably throws up a curveball or two which requires some solutions to be developed on-site, as it happens.

The Stars on Mars producers had a mammoth job of delivering a new format in a challenging environment. The CETS team rose to the challenge, providing innovative solutions on the fly; integrating remote location shoots back to the ‘Mars’ base using low bandwidth satellite internet links to help deliver the Mars experience.

Integral providers of the technology behind Stars On Mars

A large production such as this leant itself to the latest in technology enabling the acquisition of crisp high-quality images to help feature the natural environment of the Coober Pedy site. We opted for 24x Sony FR7 PTZ remote cameras to work into our overall solution. The FR7 offers features such as a 4K Full frame sensor supporting video acquisition up to UHD @ 120P. The camera system also has integrated Real-time Eye Auto Focus and tracking, integrated electronic ND filtering, plus many more features.

Jon added, “Not many companies can offer the level of integration that CETS was able to bring to the table. Our full reality production kit also included 16 of our trusted Panasonic UE150 PTZ and UE100 remote cameras, 14 auxiliary cameras, our Commander Remote Camera Control Environment, a Micron Broadcast Routing universe and Skaarhoj Control panels. The new cameras played a huge role in our solution which was built from the ground up based on innovative thinking and solid industry experience.”

CETS’ contribution didn’t stop there. Integrating with the  IT Network both on-site and remotely, we provided state-of-the-art Gallery facilities for the team of Directors, Producers and multiple technicians required to run a show with this level of coverage. CETS provided approximately 1.5 Petabytes (PB) of storage for the stream media and off-rig camera card data. 

Extraordinary creativity in extreme conditions

Not something out of the textbook, delivering a project of this scale meant that the creative and technical teams needed to work together very closely in the most challenging of locations. Creating a flawless workflow and solving problems on the run in a fast-paced environment such as Stars on Mars is only made possible by our expertise in the industry delivering high-quality content from capture through to post-production, and the effort our experienced crew always puts into any challenge that they’re presented with.

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Storage Systems: The Role of NAS in Data Control and Accessibility

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Storage Systems: The Role of NAS in Data Control and Accessibility

Having total control of your data is crucial for creating seamless media workflows. Storage systems serve as a safeguard to prevent data loss and enable easy accessibility for teams connected to the same network.

NAS, which stands for Network-attached storage, shares data from multiple sources and can be accessed remotely. These systems are designed to be both flexible and scalable, offering advantages over public storage while allowing for greater control. Some of their benefits  include: 

  • Centralised storage to access files from multiple devices.
  • File sharing and collaboration on shared projects.
  • Data backup to avoid data loss.
  • Remote access to control information no matter where you are.
  • Growth capability to expand your storage capacity as much as needed.
  • Data security to avoid unauthorised access to your information.  
  • Media streaming capabilities as an option.

QNAP storage systems

QNAP storage systems come in different sizes and shapes to be tailored to your needs. Their features include expandability, remote access, data protection and an App ecosystem for easy control. 

As space is often a premium, we recently tailored a solution for a space-efficient design by deploying multiple short-depth rackmount 2.5GbE NASs, with PCIe expandability and HDMI output supporting 4K media playback and real-time transcoding. 

Some of the QNAP solutions include:

QNAP 2-BAY NAS

Compact and suitable for small office environments as they accommodate two hard drives. The drive bays allow for RAID configuration, which means you can combine the drives for data redundancy or increased storage capacity.

QNAP 4-BAY DESKTOP NAS

Designed to accommodate up to four hard drives and provide centralised storage and file-sharing capabilities within a local area network. It handles simultaneous file transfers, media streaming and other tasks.

QNAP 8-BAY SHORT-DEPTH RACKMOUNT NAS

With centralised storage and file-sharing capabilities in a compact format for environments where the space is limited or rack depth is an issue.

QNAP 16-BAY NAS

With advanced data management capabilities for businesses that require large amounts of storage. Key features include Cloud integration.

Supermicro systems

Supermicro storage systems are flexible and customisable, focused on high performance, scalability and reliability. 

Some key features and components are:

  • Rack-mountable storage chassis to house multiple hard drives or solid-state drives (SSDs).
  • JBOD systems to expand storage capacity without the need for additional server infrastructure.  
  • RAID configurations for enabling data redundancy and improving performance.
  • Support of both SAS and SATA interfaces. 
  • High-speed connectivity options for flexible connectivity with servers, network infrastructures and external storage devices.
  • Management and monitoring tools to configure their storage systems. 
  • Redundancy and high availability to minimise the risk of data loss or downtime.
  • Hot-swappable drive bays for drive replacement or addition. 
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Everything you need to know about SRT Gateway

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Everything you need to know about Secure Reliable Transport (SRT Gateway)

Haivision SRT Gateway, which stands for Secure Reliable Transport, is designed to carry live video streams over the internet in the most secure way possible. This open-source video streaming protocol enables high-quality video delivery, even in unpredictable network conditions.

The Gateway is a reliable and secure tool for live streaming across a wide range of IP networks. It acts as a bridge by sending content to one or several destinations. Although the broadcast market benefits from it when it comes to production and distribution, it can be applied to many industries.

Live streaming

Consumption of streamed material is at an all-time high, and growing. Daily activities such as watching a live interview or a concert in real-time from any device are only possible through live video streaming. This occurs when the streamed material is sent as it’s happening. This has largely changed the way of consuming information such as TV broadcasting, video games, and social media channels, to name a few. 

How does SRT work? 

Haivision developed SRT as a tool to help improve workflows within the broadcast industry by helping broadcasters to transport footage across unpredictable networks without sacrificing the quality of the image. It’s a flexible and scalable solution for the secure routing of live video streams.

SRT works in real-time, optimising your content to adapt efficiently to specific networks and making it possible to stream media seamlessly in situations such as remote contribution, backhaul, return feeds, bi-directional interviews, and content distribution for international syndication.

Secure Reliable Transport software is a game-changer tool thanks to its interoperability. It ensures flexibility to support different source and destination points over all types of IP networks. 

Read more about Haivision’s SRT gateway technology.

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Command 360:  A New Paradigm for Visual Collaboration Systems

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24/7 Control Rooms & Command 360:  A New Paradigm for Visual Collaboration Systems

Command 360 software is a visual collaboration platform released in 2022 by Haivision. It was developed to increase situational awareness by centralising video, data, communication and visualisation sources into a fully secure multi-site video wall solution or control room ecosystems.

Command 360: Visual collaboration platform for mission-critical decisions.
Visual collaboration platform for mission-critical decisions.

This technology enables enterprise, defence and public safety teams to respond rapidly, better and securely to crucial matters such as cybersecurity breaches, defence missions and public emergencies. 

The Command 360 platform will stream any visual information or communication source across any size network. The structure combines video processors and the Command 360 software that can be run on single-site and multi-site operation centres / control rooms to remote and portable systems. 

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Security

Your data, communications and overall operations are secure. Haivision built the platform to meet defence-grade and enterprise zero-trust model standards. And, although the interface is advanced, Haivision has made sure it’s intuitive to give users peace of mind.

Centralised Management and No Customised Programming Required

Command 360 centralised management allows controlling the entire system from one place, overcoming the challenges of traditional video walls. It provides a fast response and real-time visualisation, even in remote scenarios.

The Command 360 Platform combines the power of Command 360 software and your choice of Alpha FX or Stryke video processors – ranging in size and capabilities to fit specific requirements. The platform’s open architecture enables seamless integration with all the components needed for a complete system – from encoders and decoders to video wall displays and portable systems. This software allows you to control third-party devices like audio and VTC systems, eliminating the need for external equipment and custom programming.

Streaming

Streaming content from any signal format, IP or virtual environment can be done from almost any device, including workstations, laptops, tablets, cameras, media players and cable boxes.

Command 360
Command 360 allows you to display it on any wall, remote or portable system. Graphic by Haivision.
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The number of video walls supported by the system is flexible. The Alpha FX Processor holds up a certain amount of pixels. Additionally, depending on your size requirements, a single processor can output from 16 to 80 independent 1080p streams or between 4 to 20 4K streams. You decide how to split them among your displays. 

Part of the flexibility involves using existing monitors or projectors if your infrastructure requires it. Although the native output is UHD 60, additional accessories can reduce it.

Remote control

Haivision Command 360 also allows your IT department to remotely control the system since it’s a browser-based interface. You can manage permissions, giving users access to content only specific to their role. This feature of visualisation is essential, especially in sensitive environments.

You can read here more about FAQs related to Havision Command 360 platform.

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Z by HP workstations: a series for professionals

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Z by HP: a series for professionals

Over the years, HP has been working consistently on developing products that potentiate and maximise users’ workflow, even in the most demanding scenarios. That’s why in 2013, the Z by HP series was born to improve the way professionals create.

HP Z workstations are designed to endure heavy workloads as some of their characteristics include high processors, graphic capabilities to render seamlessly, and a large amount of storage space.

Z by HP workstations can be tailored as their components can be upgraded, allowing users to keep their machines up-to-date with current market needs. 

From entry-level models to superpowered engines, you decide what you get in your machine:

  • Fast memory configuration
  • Optimised performance thanks to modern Intel Xeon W processors  
  • Thermal technology to keep the processor and graphic card cool
  • Toolless design 

HP Z is also ISV certified by independent software vendors that have tested each computer ensuring compatibility with software products that will run on it. You’ll get peak performance from your most used programs, such as Avid Media Composer, Autodesk, Adobe Creative Suite and SolidWorks, to name a few. 

At CETS, we’ve been working with the Z series over the years, and these are some of the workstations we consider will maximise your workflow.

HP Z2 mini workstation

HP Z2 Mini Desktop

This workstation might look tiny, but its high performance makes it outstanding. Besides the fact that it will fit anywhere, some of the key features include: 

  • Intel 10-core processor and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 for more graphic power
  • Up to 64 GB of memory and 4TB of storage
  • Thermal technology to keep the processor and graphic card consistently cool
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HP Z2 SFF workstation

HP Z2 SFF

Z2 Small Form Factor workstation focuses on professionals who need high performance in a compact design. Some of its characteristics are: 

  • Up to 16 cores 12th generation Intel to run multiple apps simultaneously
  • NVIDIA RTX A4000 and AMD Radeon Pro W6600 for a design and render seamlessly
  • Up to 128 GB of memory and 36 TB of storage.
  • Multiple storage options
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HP Z2 Tower workstation

HP Z2 Tower

HP Z2 is designed to handle large volumes of work as it can be tailored to specific needs. Key features include:

  • Up to 16 cores 12th generation Intel with support for EEC memory
  • NVIDIA® RTX A5000 or AMD Radeon Pro W6800 GPU
  • Up to 128 GB of memory and 48 TB of storage 
  • Multiple Power supply unit (PSU) options.
  • Toolless access to components expandable chassis for additional storage drives and graphic cards
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HP Z4 G5 workstation

HP Z4 G5 Workstation

This bestseller is recommended for rendering, real-time ray tracing, advanced video editing and software development. It accelerates workflows, providing room to expand itself as needs change. Features include:

  • Integrated WiFi enablement to place it anywhere
  • Up to 24 cores in an Intel® Xeon® W7 Processor
  • Enhanced manageability and security for data reliability
  • Ultra-fast memory configuration: up to 512 GB
  • Up to 76 TB of storage
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Private Cloud: maximise your production workflow

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Private Cloud: maximise your production workflow

At CETS, we believe in creating efficient and agile workflows that are tailored to your production requirements. Private Cloud is an efficient solution that enables collaborative remote workflows, in a highly secure and scalable environment.

Why is it important to rely on a Private Cloud?

One of the main advantages of this solution is having full control over the infrastructure and your data, giving your organisation peace of mind. Compared to the public cloud, Private Cloud offers greater security and privacy.

Benefits

  • Enhanced privacy: reducing the risk of data breaches or unauthorised access to sensitive information.
  • Flexibility: the IT infrastructure can be scaled up or down as needed, allowing fast response to business demands.  
  • Complete control: guaranteeing customisation of the cloud according to specific requirements.
  • Cost-effective: optimising your workflow and reducing wastage over time.

The solution

We architected our Cloud using industry-leading hardware to upgrade your workflow by providing not only access to efficient media ingest and upload but workstation options (MAC or PC), industrial-grade storage on Avid Nexis, user connectivity via browser-based tools, single or dual-screen configuration, and remote monitoring- edit review via SRT.    

Private Cloud service adapts to your workflow by offering total control of your data and infrastructure.
Our Private Cloud service adapts to your workflow by offering total control of your data and infrastructure.

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Haivision Mission Critical Video Systems (MCVS): What makes it different?

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Haivision Mission Critical Video Systems (MCVS): What makes it different?

Haivision Mission Critical Video Systems is a service designed to address challenges in global tactical operation centres, control rooms, and public safety operations centres. Although it sounds like a complicated and advanced technology, it’s been created to be an intuitive platform to visualise and dynamically respond to changing scenarios.

The Haivision Command 360 platform enables fast response to real-time decisions by centralising all video, data, communication and visualisations sources into an all-in-one secure video wall solution. The connected cloud and intelligent technologies make it easier for organisations to enhance collaboration, engage audiences and support decision-making.  

To work with this software, a video wall is a must-have to display all your data. The wall can be a combination of HD or 4K panels arranged in a grid to create a single canvas. They can range in size, depending on the installation needs.

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Is this a technology suitable for my industry?

As it has been proved, Haivision Command 360 systems can be applied in all industries, including public safety, broadcasting, sports and education.

Defence

Either sea, air or land, Haivision’s Mission Critical Video Systems is built to perform in the most reliable way possible.

Read Haivision’s case study here.

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Image by Haivision

Public safety

Public safety and well-being are top priorities for all government entities. Haivision Mission Critical Video Systems support keeping communities safe by increasing situational awareness. From displaying incoming data from IP cameras, to reporting systems and analytical tracking tools on a high-resolution video wall, Haivision MCVS assists operators to visualise and respond to emergencies in real-time. 

Read Haivision’s case study here.

Sports

Teams and coaches can utilise Haivision MCVS to visualise and plan their draft. In addition, the system can analyse collected footage throughout the year, allowing a deep study of each detail to make crucial decisions.

Read Haivision’s case study here.

Image by Pixabay
Image by Pixabay.

Healthcare

The health industry benefits from Haivision MCVS by increasing situational awareness of hospitals’ resources and supplies. From creating dashboards that control physical security for a single healthcare facility or an entire network to streamlining vital healthcare functions. Regardless of technical experience, staff members can easily use the program thanks to its design.

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Broadcast

Haivision ensures high-quality and low-latency videos for an improved workflow. This translates into reducing video transport costs thanks to the intelligent encoding system, whilst maintaining maximum sound and image quality. Remote production, bi-directional interviews, and remote monitoring are possible thanks to streaming solutions and SRT protocols.

Watch Haivision’s case study here.

Image by Pixabay.
Image by Pixabay.

Education

Haivision helps to create an immersive centre to approach the learning experience differently. The interactive video walls can positively impact students’ research, and at the same time, reinforce subjects through digital tools.

Read Haivision’s case study here.

Haivision MCVS operations center ecosystem by Haivision.

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LED Screens: Everything you need to know about them

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LED Screens: Everything you need to know about them

When it comes to LED screens, the market is flooded with options. All industries have found the visual impact of LED screens an effective way to display and advertise their services. Not only are they user-friendly, but suitable for a wide range of applications in different industries. 

Among their attributes, energy efficiency is key due to lower consumption than traditional screens. The brightness and the image quality offered are a plus that makes LED the right choice for outdoor advertising, conferences and more. 

CETS Green Space

That’s why when we decided to renovate the green space in our West End Studio, a custom LED Display to showcase our post-production team’s creative projects was the right choice. We were looking for: 

  • A seamless and versatile design
  • A high-definition 1.2 mm to 1.8-pixel pitch
  • A 6.4 mm x 3.8 mm customised screen
  • Wireless and LAN screen sharing 
  • Lightweight and compact structure 
  • Low power consumption

The outcome exceeded our expectations, proving once again why LED screens are excellent resources to leverage any project. Here below we’ve listed what we consider to be some of  the best displays on the market:  

QSTECH: Intelligent Portable LED Display & Poster

QSTECH LED screens are made to be installed in three different modes:  foot, hanging and wall mounting. Not only you can control them remotely through any smart device but are simple to set up using a network cable, WiFi connection or USB. 

Additionally, the screen’s configuration guarantees brightness and chroma uniformity as the calibration has been one pixel to pixel (1.9mm or 2.5mm). Thanks to its pre-assembled structure and size (610 x1715 mm), you can adapt them to a wide range of spaces. The product has also been designed to be stacked up to a maximum of six LED screens for larger displays.

Pre-assembled structure.
Up to six screens.
1.9 or 2.5mm Pixel Pitch

Tourism and Events QLD recently took delivery of their 6-screens mobile showcase and put them to work on the floor of the Victorian Caravan Camping & Touring Supershow 2023 as an integral component of their Drive Holidays display. As a result, the LED screen made an immediate impact at the show, earning TEQ the ‘Best Stand’ award in the Tourism category. You can read the full article here. 

MaxHub LED Screens: Classic Series

MaxHub Classic Series is all about minimalist design and interactivity. This means their product not only provides outstanding sound and image performance but allows seamless interaction, making it the right fit for both local presentations and teleconferences with the capability of up to  4K resolution.

Additionally, the classic series has an integrated 48MP camera that locates the speaker via pattern recognition and voice localisation algorithms. It can also be used as a digital whiteboard thanks to its IR touch technology.

Voice recognition.
Integrated 48MP camera.
IR touch technology.

MaxHub: LED Wall Raptor Series

The LED wall Raptor series features an integrated studio-quality speaker that enhances voice intelligibility, helping participants to interact more naturally. To ensure seamless connectivity, it also has a low-latency stable mirroring support and a LAN screen-sharing for up to 4 windows.

In addition, the lightweight and thin design allows different mounting options and applications depending on the size of the screen, which can go from 26781616 to 48942861 mm. No matter the size you choose, you can easily control it through any device thanks to its intuitive access.

LED screen controlled through any device.
Three mounting options.
Customisable sizes 

Contact us to discuss a customised solution for your LED display requirements.

LED Display & Conferencing solutions

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TEQ: “Best Stand Award” at the Victorian Caravan Camping & Touring Supershow

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Congratulations TEQ: “Best Stand Award” at the Victorian Caravan Camping & Touring Supershow

TEQ team feeling proud after being awarded “Best Stand” in the Tourism category.

The Victorian Caravan Camping & Touring Supershow in Melbourne was Tourism and Events Queensland’s (TEQ) opportunity to showcase the great State of Queensland. CETS worked closely with the TEQ marketing team to build their portable LED screen solution which was a vibrant and impactful component of TEQ’s touring stand.

Drive Queensland Managing Director Fiona Nicholl said: “The five-day exhibition was a great opportunity to capture the attention of more than 40,000 attendants to the show. Our new partnership with TEQ and QLD RTO’s enabled us to provide the best experience and highlight Queensland’s destinations by having a larger presence covering all regions and incorporating our new stand design”.

The intelligent system and the fine pixel pitch (1.9mm) of a Portable LED Display were key in helping TEQ to encourage people to visit Queensland. The outcome couldn’t have been better as the team won ‘Best Stand’ of the show in the Tourism category. 

Smart Portable LED (P1910-072) at the Victorian Caravan Camping & Touring Supershow 2023.

About our QSTECH Portable LED Display:

Among its features, our Portable LED (P1910-072) can be controlled remotely through any smart device, providing total control over the brightness, volume and information. Setting it up can be easily done using a network cable, Wifi connection, or USB.

The screen’s configuration guarantees brightness and chroma uniformity as the calibration has been done pixel to pixel (1.9mm). And last but not least, it can be adapted to a wide range of spaces thanks to its pre-assembled structure.

Getting ready to set up the screens.
Up to six screens.
TEQ Portable LED screens ready.
Display & Conferencing solutions

Contact us to discuss your LED display requirements and we can customise a solution to suit your needs.

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All Stations Go for on-site Broadcast

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All Stations Go for on-site Broadcast

All stations were a go for the CETS crew heading up on-site broadcast, post-production and ingest services for Screentime Australia and Channel 7’s, SAS: Australia production.

The Australian franchise of the UK series, SAS: Who Dares Wins, is a reality TV show where seventeen celebrities, athletes and stars are challenged to complete SAS selection course training. Special Forces trainers put contestants to the ultimate test of willpower, strength of mind and physical endurance.

Just like the recruits, We were eager to step up to the challenge providing 24/7 support to the production team. CETS provided the fixed rig camera systems, media storage and data wrangling. It also provided remote internet connection and equipment to the remote production site near Jindabyne, NSW.

COVID-19 and climate condition challenges

Project and R&D engineer Rob Burton said the team had to jump through some hurdles and conquer logistical barriers to provide all the on-site cameras and equipment.

“With 38 cameras around the production set, there were some logistical challenges. Not least of which was the challenge of working with COVID-19 restrictions”, he said. 

Despite the tough conditions, the team provided solutions to ensure high-quality coverage of the training base.

Pete Laird, Head of CETS, said the camera and operating equipment were just one of the obstacles the team worked through on their journey. The weather also provided a challenge.

“The windy and cloudy days meant that the internet connection wasn’t quite cutting it for the amount of work required for the start of production“.

“Our team dug deep to make the best of the extreme conditions finding all available solutions, but as luck would have it, on one of the last days of prep we were blessed with a sunny, wind-free day. This meant we could adjust our solutions for optimum performance,” he said.

Overall, CETS helped ease the production setup and workflow for SAS: Australia contributing to what is now a hit series.

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