Having several independent video judging workplaces in recent years has become imperative.
Additional workplaces provide the ability to independently perform all the same functions as the main workplace without interference. These workplaces operate in parallel and offer the possibility of cooperation. There are 2 possible workplaces operational modes – teamwork and separate.
In the teamwork mode, you can forward the analysis of the situation to the designated main workplace. This format can also be used in the situation room, allowing the supervisor to instantly send his analysis to the on-field video referee/VAR.
In football, match officials can reach a consensus much faster by viewing multiple shots simultaneously from different workplaces. Moreover, by using several independent workplaces, it is also possible to analyze different moments in parallel. Thus support for 4 independent workplaces allows VAR and AVAR teams to work concurrently. The AVAR can monitor the incoming match feed to ensure that no controversial moments are missed as the VAR and his RO review the moment in question without any distractions.
It is also important to note that, according to FIFA requirements, if more than 12 cameras are used on the pitch, a minimum of 2 independent workplaces must be provided.
Some examples of separate mode:
- In ice hockey, additional video officiating workplaces are often used by video coaches to analyze the play in real time. This often results in a more intense game, which makes it interesting for the spectators.
- Furthermore, some ice hockey technical regulations require the guest team to be provided with a video refereeing system workplace in the same way as the home team. In this case, at least three workplaces are required for the video refereeing system: one for the video referee, one for the video coach of the guest team and one for the video coach of the home team.
- Additional workplaces are also frequently used in the League’s situation room, which can be located remotely. The remote supervisor's workplace should be completely independent of the video judge, allowing autonomous observation of controversial moments.
- Another example of a separate mode application is using a single server for video judging of multiple wrestling matches taking place simultaneously on different mats.
Today, independent workplaces are becoming an essential feature of any high-end video judging system. With a server that supports independent workplaces, you can save on hardware, cabling and ancillary equipment without compromising the quality of the broadcast and officiating.
A top quality video judging server requires at least 3, preferably 4 independent workplaces.
Each SLOMO.TV videoReferee® system supports up to 4 independent workplaces, regardless of the number of input channels or the size of the server. Our compact 1U/2U servers support up to 4 separate workplaces, providing unique and cost-effective mobile solutions.
In addition, SLOMO.TV offers a remote production feature that allows operators to work over the Internet while being physically distant from the server. This feature is available on all our modern systems and only requires an internet connection/LAN. The remote interface ensures low latency and fast response over a long distance without the need for external devices or third-party software.
Any remote workplace user can interact with the server in the same way as a fully functional local user. This means that League officials can now work independently of the arena, VAR center or VOR staff, interacting with video feeds via the user interface on their office computer, PC or personal laptop. The supervisor's PC becomes the 2nd/3rd/4th remote workplace running on the SLOMO.TV video server installed at the competition venue.
For team collaboration, there is a dedicated button on the control panel that can be used to send the controversial moment review to the main workstation. This allows the VAR to work with multiple ROs in parallel. The function also works with a remote workstation, so that the review of the moment can also be sent from the remote situation room to the VAR main workplace.
Additional independent video judging workplaces were initially introduced in team sports for use by video coaches to develop the training methodology. Now, the video servers that support multiple independent workplaces are becoming universal.
