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Slomo.tv, a leading manufacturer of slow-motion instant replay servers and video refereeing solutions reports that the worldwide implementation of video-refereeing into various sports continues to gain momentum. Recently, the international swimming federation, FINA, has implemented video-refereeing technology in water polo in search of fair play and error-free refereeing in international tournaments.
After testing various solutions slomo.tv was selected as the preferred technology provider. The company markets complete video-refereeing solutions, including specialized servers and cameras, and has extensive experience in video-refereeing in a range of different sports. The result of long-term cooperation between FINA and Slomo.tv is the creation of a complete solution for water polo by adapting Slomo's videoReferee®-SR system and developing specialized mini vR-Cam cameras for use in water sports.
"Slomo.tv is actively working with international leagues and federations to meet the needs of every sport and to provide affordable systems in response to the growing demand" said Igor Vitiorets, CTO of slomo.tv.
According to the requirements of FINA Technical Water Polo Committee, the hardware component of the video-refereeing system should include a compact server capable of supporting eight channels of incoming video with 3G resolution (1920x1080 50p) and intuitive, easy to install cameras.
FINA's Technical Water Polo Committee chose Slomo's videoReferee®-SR system with mini vR-Cam cameras. The compact 1U system meets the League's technical requirements for supporting eight 3G channels, and in addition it enables simultaneous 4-channel search and playback at various speeds. To suppress the water light glares and improve image quality the cameras include polarization filters.
The video-refereeing system was pre-tested in real competition environments at the FINA Men's Water Polo World League Super Final 2019 tournament in Belgrade. As part of the testing, slomo.tv’s specialists provided training. In a short period of time, the referees gained sufficient theoretical and practical experience to work the system at the matches with minimal support.
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Slomo.tv will introduce a new entry level model of its Video Assistant Referee solution at the 2019 NAB Show, videoReferee®-ST.
Said to be the market’s most affordable VAR system, the compact system – even in this base configuration – meets all FIFA/IFAB requirements for VAR at an attractive price of $39,950.
Built on the success of its fully-featured predecessor, videoReferee®-ST represents a technology evolution that makes sport video refereeing less expensive for professional sports teams. The obligatory use of video judging VAR systems in major soccer tournaments, such as the World/European Championships and the Champions League has spurred many vendors to develop VAR products.
Since 2007, slomo.tv server solutions for video judging have been successfully used in various sports such as ice hockey, basketball and canoe racing. In each application, slomo.tv is recognised for its ease of intuitive simple operation with international sports leagues and federations including the Continental Hockey League, United World Wrestling and the International Handball Federation.
A critical factor in deterring VAR installations in the majority of soccer championships at any level and any league is the budget constraint. So, Slomo.tv has addressed this market need by designing a new affordable system, videoReferee®-ST. Having 12 SDI video inputs it meets the minimum FIFA/IFAB VAR requirements of supporting at least eight cameras, one of which is High Speed. The system includes a SuperMotion option which allows configuration with SSM cameras. Super speed cameras are used in working with difficult, controversial moments in which resolution of 60 phases of movement per second is not enough and therefore having at least one such camera in the VAR system is very important.
As with videoReferee®-FC and all large slomo.tv VAR systems, videoReferee®-ST has an adjustable input delay for the referee’s monitor, multiviewer and special buttons for the VAR and RO (red, green and blue). The system supports gesture control via the touchscreen referee monitor and also provides SDI Output for the replay review area (RRA) monitor on the side of the playing field and broadcasters.
Also available is a hardware option for working with Vokkero intercoms and a virtual offside line option. These options are not currently mandatory.
When it is necessary to increase the number of input channels, users can expand the capabilities of the system to 16 inputs by purchasing an additional license. Also, the system can have the optional second workplace for VAR assistant (AVAR). The second workplace allows two replay operators (RO) to simultaneously and independently work with different questionable moments or on the same moment with different camera angles. This can significantly speed up the referring process – one RO works with VAR, the other one – with AVAR.
The four graphical system outputs provide flexibility in organising any configuration of interfaces. This compact server is 4U, 56sm and weighs 19.5kg.
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Slomo.tv demonstrated what the company calls the world's smallest video broadcast grade replay server and videoReferee® system Ripley Plus in the form factor of the replay controller. The unit supports a 6Rec+6Search+2Play channels configuration, and can work as an 8-channel videoReferee®-R video judging system that meets the minimum FIFA requirements for VAR.
"Introduced at last IBC, Ripley has got very warm reception in Europe as an affordable and effective solution for small scale broadcasters who strive for high production quality" – said Michael Gilman, CEO of Slomo.tv. "Now, we are introducing a new generation of this proven solution – the controller/server combo builds on the success of our Simple R and Jr. products. This opens up a whole new world of opportunities for anybody who wants a broadcast quality slow motion instant replay server for sports and video-judging applications."
The appliance provides simultaneous recording of six HD video inputs, playing two channels with transition effects and searching on all six recorded channels. The maximum capacity of the built-in SSD storage is now up to 133 hours of 100mbit HD video. Despite its ultra-compact form factor, Ripley Plus supports 2x-3x SuperMotion cameras.
A claimed unique feature of is the presence of four SDHC standard memory card slots on the side panel. The cards can be used for export and import of video content, as well as for recording of incoming video signals in H.264 or AVC-Intra 50Mbit.
Slomo.tv reports that Ripley has been deployed as replay server for multiple fly-away installations in Europe.
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TORRANCE, CA (March x, 2019) – At NAB (booth SL3829), Slomo.tv, a leading international producer of cost-effective, high performance SSD-based video record and replay systems, will launch its second generation Fulcrum AT/12G 4K instant replay server. Representing one of Slomo.tv's most advanced replay server systems, this new version of Slomo-tv's flagship 4K platform offers broadcast production companies 10 channels in replay mode at 4K resolution and up to 16 channels in replay mode for 3G/HD/SD. Highlighting its cost-efficiency, the company is offering Fulcrum for USD $60,000 during April 2019.
The compact 4K server system enables advanced slow motion and instant replay capabilities as well as direct recording of NLE Native video files for editing 'on site'. Search is available on all recorded channels simultaneously with recording and playing back of two channels with transition effects. The automatic creation of clips during instant replays is a Slomo.tv proprietary feature, which allows the operator to quickly create highlights/summary packages while working in instant replay mode.
"First introduced at NAB 2018, 4K Fulcrum AT/12G has been installed at multiple customer sites and following user requests, we decided to expand set of features even further," commented Igor Vitiorets, CTO at Slomo.tv. "The second generation of Fulcrum AT/12G is even more powerful, since it supports more channels and 3 super-slomo cameras. However it is still very affordable".
Fulcrum AT/12G features include:
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Slomo.tv, a leading international supplier of cost-effective, high performance server-based video recording and instant replay systems has launched a new integrated content creation and capture solution which combines its Simple RII server and the world’s smallest true HD camera - Lux Media Plan’s HD1200.
This small but deceptively powerful production solution integrates slomo.tv's 1U compact 8-channel Simple RII replay server with Lux Media Plan’s HD1200 mini-camera. LMP’s camera shoots 120fps progressive Full HD. It provides high performance 50 per cent-speed slow motion video and meets all the requirements of a modern progressive Full HD video world. One Simple RII server can support two LMP cameras simultaneously.
The compact mobile solution has generated interest from rental companies that frequently need to move from one installation to another with minimal time for build-up and break down. The system’s form factor is so compact that one Simple RII server and two HD1200 mini-cameras can be transported within standard size case.
The key advantage of the solution is the ability to install LMP’s HD1200 via SMPTE fibre cable in places that are unsuitable for conventional cameras, such as goal mouth corners in football, and on the jump infrastructure in high jump competitions.
The 1U Simple RII is the market’s most compact SSD-based broadcast grade instant replay server. It supports 662 configuration (6Rec+6Search+2Play) for HD and 442 for 3G signals. It has a wide range of options, including SuperMotion, NLE and videoReferee® application. An intuitive user interface and control panel make the Slomo.tv server easy to understand and operate. Also, it has three graphics outputs and can record and store up to 266 hours of 100MBit HD video.
