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In anticipation of IBC2012 Apple Inc. has officially licensed Apple ProRes codecs for use in all SLOMO TV, Inc. products.

Apple ProRes codecs are intended for use in post-production SD/HD video editing as well as for digital film formats up to 4K.

The Apple ProRes codec is optimized for Apple Final Cut software and QuickTime container. It is also supported on the "native" level by Avid Media Composer for Mac OS.

Apple ProRes codec presently is available as option in the following slomo.tv systems: Fulcrum, Dominator, Dominator AT, BlackJack and STARR.

Slomo.tv announced a new addition to its product line – Simple R , the most compact solution for SD/HD instant replays. Its size: 1 RU, 29 cm. Weight - 4.8 kg.

In industry terms Simple R is an 8-channel system - simultaneous recording of 3 video channels, search on all 3 recorded channels and playback of 2 channels with transitions between them. It uses the proven industry-leading codec DVCPro 50/DVCPro HD.

The system features a new, specially redesigned multiviewer interface -- three input channel windows and three windows for immediate review and search. There is also a preview window with industry-standard interface.

The new system has three HD/SD-SDI Inputs, HD/SD-SDI Output, Sync and LTC.

RS-422 interface also supplies power to a Control Z remote control. For integration with mixers there is a GPIO port.

Slomo designers have achieved a storage capacity of up to 125 hours of HD video with DVCPro HD quality, which is remarkable even for full-size systems, and is absolutely unique for the small size of the Simple R.

Among the unique features of the new "baby" is a recording function of 3 uncompressed Full HD 4:2:2 10 bit signals.

During recording, in addition to multiviewer visualization, a separate Full HD video monitor can be attached to the system via HD SDI interface.

Export of recorded video for editing is carried out in 10-bit uncompressed Quick Time (codec v210).

Available options are:

• Support of high-speed SuperMotion cameras 3x (requires three separate input channels).
• Export of recorded material in formats Apple Final Cut and Avid MC.
• Simultaneous 4-channel recording with subsequent MXF / Quick Time export of recorded material. Exports may be made to a network file server via 1GbE interface or to external trayless double 3.5" SATA HDD rack.
• 2x storage expansion (up to 132 hours of recording in SD or 66 hours of recording in HD)
• 4x storage expansion (up to 250 hours of recording in SD and 125 hours of recording in HD).

Simple R along with other Slomo.tv products will be on display at IBC2012 in Hall 8, stands 8.A94 and 8.B11.

Slomo.tv, Inc., manufacturer of innovative line of instant replay multi-channel recording systems for broadcasting and studio production and Broadcast Solutions GmbH, a system integrator and OB-Van specialist have signed an exclusive distribution agreement for sales and marketing in EU countries.

The contract was signed during the annual “Open House” event at Broadcast Solutions headquarters in Bingen, Germany.

Slomo.tv demonstrated the newest addition to its family of products – the smallest replay
machine in the world Simple R.

Stefan Breder, CEO of Broadcast Solutions says: "This distribution contract is marking another important step in development of a reliable and innovative product portfolio. We are very pleased to represent Slomo.tv, Inc. in the years to come."

SLOMO.TV has developed for its multi-channel recording/instant replay systems a new hardware option - "FlashCard". It provides on the front panel two slots for working with Panasonic P2 cards, and two slots for Sony SxS cards. FlashCard software supports import and direct playback of MXF Panasonic P2 / Sony XDCAM EX.

The uniqueness of the solution lies in its versatility – it supports both industry-wide recording formats technology used in alienated media flash memory.

This new option adds convenience for users of slomo.tv systems. Now they will have the opportunity to play / import video from P2/SxS Flash-cards. This option, beside playback and import, can also be used to copy the Flash-cards content to the hard drive storage. Copying is possible in the background.

Optional Flash card can be installed in any new full-size system Fulcrum / Dominator SD / HD / HDL, as well as in AT family of video servers.

Nonprofit Organization "Sportveschanie" (Sports Broadcasting) acquires two newest slomo.tv systems Dominator AT 3G with full set of options.

Dominator AT 3G records up to eight channels of Full HD video, directly in a selected non-linear editing (NLE) format and, at the same time, SD proxy.
In addition, the system can be used for Slow Motion / Instant Replays.

"Sportveschanie" will not only use slomo.tv equipment for multi-channel recording, but also as a base for training and skills development of its broadcast professionals.

"Academy", which is installed on Dominator systems, provides a range of individual and group training programs and testing capabilities. The ability to use the Dominator systems in OB Vans and in the Training Center for multi-channel recording and instant replays maximizes equipment utilization and provides a faster return on investment.

The annual ice hockey Channel One Cup (Moscow stage of Euro Hockey Tour) was held at the Megasport Arena from December 15 to 18, 2011.

Megasport Arena has been using a slomo.tv 6-channel SD Dominator system for a very long time. The Dominator is used for sport replays and video refereeing.

During Channel One Cup games the arena had a chance to try out our newest system - videoReferee^®IIM2 and GoalNet-Cam cameras. The ultimate goal of testing the system in international tournament was the Ice Hockey World Championship, which will be conducted there.

videoReferee^®IIM2 system, which standard supports up to eight Full HD channels, for this event was configured for 8 SD channels. Slomo.tv demonstrated a complete readiness to work in major tournament conditions.

Today in Penza opened sports-entertainment complex "Diesel-Arena." It accommodates 5500 seats and includes two ice arenas and a training center for the local hockey team "Diesel."

"Diesel-Arena" is the first Russian sports complex using exclusively slomo.tv equipment for sport replays and video refereeing.

To meet the needs of officiating there are two Full HD net cameras GoalNetCam, four remote-controlled vR-Cam HD cameras installed over and above each goal net and a Sony's HD-SDI camera for panoramic view. The cameras provide outstanding picture quality to our next generation 11-channel HD system - videoReferee^®IIM2.

Four ice rink-view vR-Cam HD/W and two Panasonic AW-HE50SE cameras, focused on the stands are used for sports replays. 6-channels Full HD recording is provided by Dominator HD-L system.

All slomo.tv systems are connected by Direct Connect™ network. In addition, videoReferee^® can receive a feed from OBV. This allows video referees to use broadcast video and attending public to see on the VideoCube the clips used in deciding controversial moments.