FileCaster™ is a low cost, high-quality, multi-camera production vehicle capable of live production with slow motion, instant replay, satellite transmission and streaming to the Internet. Core functionality is contained in a Flypak™ that can be quickly removed for shooting in places where a truck can’t go. FileCaster™ is a multi-task, multi-cast production platform.
FileCaster™ is designed for easy operation. Employing new technology, TV Pro Gear is able to sell FileCaster™ for a fraction of the cost of previous systems without sacrificing quality or capabilities. Additionally, FileCaster™ can be custom configured to meet your exact requirements.
Bridging the gap between traditional ENG news vehicles and large video production trucks, FileCaster™ allows remote production and editing of shows and events in a completely native, tapeless environment while simultaneously streaming the images to satellite, cell phones and the Internet. Its internal FLYPAK™ increases versatility allowing the FileCaster™ to produce events indoors and other confined spaces with a quick removal of the portable studio. Even when the FLYPAK™ is taken out of the truck, the FileCaster™ still retains its basic functionality.
The FileCaster™ records in both standard definition and high definition. In HD, it supports most popular formats and frame rates in use worldwide. It can even be equipped with robotic cameras capable of ultra high resolution with ultra low-light sensitivity for critical surveillance uses. All this power is packed into a compact and affordable platform.
The FileCaster will debut at NAB-2009 in April. After that, it will go on a forty city tour of the USA. Learn more about our national tour.
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National Tour
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Following NAB 2009, many of the top manufacturers in the broadcast industry will hit the road as part of a tour sponsored by TV Pro Gear. This 15-city event will feature the hottest gear first exhibited at the trade show including the latest products from Panasonic, Harris, ND SatCom, For-A, Doremi, DNF, Belden, Clear-Com, Telecast, Gerling, AJA, and Apple.
All this gear will travel the Western US inside the power-packed six-camera remote HD production platform and hybrid satellite truck. Attendees will experience the complete feature set of the vehicle while learning about the vast array of equipment contained therein.
The hottest cameras, switchers, DDR's, satellite equipment and post-production gear will all be featured. The versatility and power of the FileCaster™ allows us to showcase everything in a complete studio environment.
The gear displayed on this tour includes Panasonic AJ-HPX2000 and 300 Camera Packages, For-A HVS300HS Switcher, DoReMi Image Server, Harris Panacea Router, ND SatCom Uplink Solution and a complete Apple Final Cut Pro Suite. Experts will be on hand to outline the features of each piece included in the FileCaster™ and demonstrate how everyone from churches to broadcasters to colleges to military bases can take advantage of the latest broadcast technology.
This is the next best thing to actually attending NAB, and in many ways it's better. Guests will enjoy a more individualized experience without having to part with any precious dollars for travel expenses.
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Who is it For?
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The FileCaster™ is suited for anyone shooting a live event or a scripted event that would be better shot with multiple cameras. Below is a list of FlileCaster™ potential uses:
News organizations
For broadcast stations the appeal of FileCaster™ is simple - it shoots anywhere and transmits everywhere. But it's more than that. FileCaster™ handles each phase of producing a package from content acquisition through post-production and transmission. This is due to the fact that FileCaster™ offers all of these capabilities in one 17' box mounted to a heavy-duty Ford Chassis. Don't believe it's possible? Come see for yourselves!
Music Concert Productions
The FileCaster™ is the ideal choice for the producer putting on concerts at several different venues. Its FLYPAK™ is compact enough to add a professional multimedia experience to shows in the smallest clubs and theaters yet powerful enough to handle the requirements of concert halls, arenas and even stadiums. The broadcast capability of the FileCaster™ allows you to stream concerts in real time on the Internet and its internal Post-Production facility means you can begin editing together the concert video minutes after the final encore.
Theatrical shows
The FLYPAK™ can control all the audio/video needs of a theatrical production, be it a play or lavish musical. You'll be able to control lighting, audio, and even configure several cameras for recording straight to DVD. The post-production studio included in the FileCaster also means you can edit those DVDs to package them for sale - and the live streaming capabilities therein mean you can broadcast your event live on the internet, or post it for on demand.
Because the FileCaster™ is completely mobile, you won't have to worry about setting up shop in one spot - you can take your production capabilities with you on the road! This makes the FileCaster™ a perfect fit for any touring theater company be it, a national musical tour or a showcase that goes around to various high schools. With the FileCaster™, all your multimedia needs can be handled with one vehicle.
Sports Production
Nothing goes together better than live sports and the FileCaster™. Never before has there been such a powerful solution for sports coverage as its FLYPAK™ allows for control of up to eight cameras, allowing you to cover every angle of the event you're covering. From there you can transmit the action live with the FileCaster's™ broadcast capabilities and even cut together a highlights package with your built-in post-production center.
Churches
The applications for FileCaster™ at churches and other religious institutions are endless. The FLYPAK™ allows for easy multimedia productions of sermons and other religious events. It can control multiple cameras to project footage onto a large screen and handle all your audio needs for a large auditorium. It can even be used as a means of producing videos for distribution to shut-ins and other community members or to put on a large event like a Christian Rock concert.
The mobile abilities of the FileCaster™ allow you to take your message on the road. Imagine bringing a multimedia experience to your next retreat or outing, or being able to reach out in the community in ways you never thought possible. The FileCaster™ makes your multimedia dreams a reality - making it an invaluable tool in spreading your message.
Corporations
The FileCaster™ is a natural fit for corporate presentations. Its internal FLYPAK™ can easily be removed to fit into everything from the biggest convention center to the smallest boardroom, and because the whole package is completely mobile, you can take it on the road to produce local events and seminars for potential clients.
Hotels
The FileCaster's™ many capabilites make it perfect for a large hotel. The FLYPAK™ is ideal for producing events in your hotel's conference room with its ability to fit into small spaces. It's also powerful enough to produce outdoor events such as concerts that may come to your hotel. With the FileCaster™, you can take your hotel's audio and visual offerings to a level that makes you the envy of your peers.
Casinos
Casinos can no longer rely solely on gaming to attract clients. Demand is increasing for entertainment options such as live concerts and other shows. The FileCaster™ is the ideal solution for a casino looking to maximize its entertainment options for guests while minimizing its budget. It is so versatile that it can handle multimedia for a magic show in a small theater in the afternoon and the audio and video needs of a full-scale rock concert in a large hall at night. Its mobility means it is more than one studio - it can be every studio you need. Plus, the streaming and post-production options allow you to package finished shows as in-room video on-demand options for your guests or on your website.
Colleges
The FileCaster™ is the ultimate cost-effective solution for schools and colleges on a budget. It provides everything you need to educate your students in every aspect of video production in one package. You'll be able to teach your students editing, filming, broadcasting and many other techniques with one affordable solution and, because of its mobility and powerful compliment of gear, the FileCaster™ can double as a production studio for on-campus events like football games, concerts and comedy nights. This versatile machine provides schools and colleges with the ability to meet all their video production and education needs with one solution.
Military
The FileCaster™ has a variety of applications for Military Bases. Be it surveillance, on-site productions, or developing training videos, the mobility and versatility of the FileCaster™ allows it to fill all your needs.
Government
The FileCaster™ is ideally suited to local governments wishing to expand their multimedia offerings. Its mobility allows it to function as the video production hub for town hall forums, sessions of your city council and any other meetings requiring audio/video assistance or recording. Plus, you can record and package your session for distribution in your community using the built-in post-production center or even stream them live on the web or your community access channel all in one spot.
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What Problems Can It Solve?
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FileCaster™ is the ultimate mobile production studio. It functions in every situation expected for a mobile solution. This is because its interior FLYPAK™ can be taken out to shoot in small places where a larger vehicle cannot go.
For example, say you are on the road with an upcoming shoot or event inside a hotel conference room. With normal production vehicles, this would pose a tremendous hassle as you'd have to run hundreds of feet of cable out to your truck just to cover an event on the other side of a wall. With the FileCaster™, all that hassle is eliminated. That's because its FLYPAK™ can roll out of the back of the truck and into the conference room with little effort. This gives you a complete compact production studio right where you'll be filming, without a sacrifice in power or capabilities.
Of course, the FileCaster™ also has all the capabilities of standard production vehicle with the ability to accomodate six fully-configured fiber-based studio HD cameras for larger location shoots. It also contains the capabilities to broadcast the content directly from the site or stream it on the Internet along with a full post-production and recording studio for immediate editing and packaging of content.
With so many capabilities, the better question is: What problems CAN'T the FileCaster™ solve?
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Features and Capabilities
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The following are some of the main features of the FileCaster™:
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High Definition file and tape based production
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Digital content production and post-production
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Tapeless Workflow
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Remote high definition file transfer via satellite, microwave, or broadband internet
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Environmentally friendly vehicles
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Sample Equipment List
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The FileCaster™ can be completely customized with professional broadcasting equipment and gear to meet your individual needs. The following is a sample configuration of what the FileCaster™ could include:
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18’ box truck with, 100amp generator, air-conditioning, on a Ford chassis, built by Gerling & Associates
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TV Pro Gear’s triple bay FLYPAK™ with plasma lift
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12 to 16 input professional HD/SD switcher
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Panasonic 50” plasma display
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TV Pro Gear’s tapeless solution
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Two channel CG and graphics system
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Real-time multi-format encoders
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Satellite VSAT up and down link
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Panasonic AJ-HD1400 DVCPro100 VTR
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Rasterizer waveform & vector scope
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Multi channel intercom system
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Wireless microphone system
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Audio snake and stage breakout box
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Power regulator and back up
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TV Pro Gear’s Camera Control System (CCS)
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TV Pro Gear’s CAMBOX™ or fiber system
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TV Pro Gear’s HD-SDI multi-core camera cables or fiber system
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Final Cut Studio running on an Apple X-Serve with 4-TB of storage
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What Does It Cost?
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The FileCaster™ is surprisingly affordable, starting at $400,000, and Flypak’s™ starting at just $200,000. Low cost financing is available; ask about our 3.9% rates. Please contact TV Pro Gear via e-mail or give us a call at 818-246-7100, or toll free at 877-887-7643 to get an exact quote for a vehicle equipped to meet your requirements. TV Pro Gear can do a custom detailed proposal for you.