Patel began his career in the television industry in 1978 where he worked for the BBC in White City, London. For the past 39 years, Patel has found the changes in technology and television entertainment compelling enough to keep him interested and excited about what he does. He has always worked primarily as an engineer and most recently has worked with several DPs on Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam, the iTunes Film Festival in London and the first ever LIVE Snickers commercial for Super bowl 2017 in 4k. Patel’s interests outside of work include enjoying the national parks, camping, volleyball, soccer and hiking.
Tracy Leming is Imagecraft’s General Manager. After 20+ years in the TV industry Tracy has done everything from front desk reception to rental agent. Tracy enjoys her job, loves her clients, and is excited to be at Imagecraft. Tracy moved from a small town in Northern California to the Los Angeles area in 1997. In her spare time Tracy likes to garden, travel, paint furniture, and play softball. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Tracy is especially close to her two children, Kourtnee and Brandon, and has a boxer named Dude.
Jason Been is the Owner and President of Imagecraft Productions. Jason has been in the television production industry for over 20 years. He started his career in San Diego working sporting events with the San Diego Chargers and San Diego Padres. He soon met Robin Hirsch and Gar Smith, Co-Founders of Imagecraft Productions. He moved to LA to work with Robin and Gar and ended up on staff with Imagecraft full time. Jason eventually took ownership of Imagecraft and has continued to build it into one of LA’s best production equipment rental houses.
Efren Navarro is one of Imagecraft Productions’ shop techs. Efren is a born and raised Californian who has been in the entertainment industry for over 15 years. Efren has experience working with cameras, lenses, operating switcher boards, working as a lighting tech and grip. Efren is hands on and face to face with clients on a daily basis at Imagecraft. He knows the importance of good customer service and works hard to make sure Imagecraft’s clients are happy and have what they need.
Nick Casas has been working in rental houses for over 10 years. Nick works alongside his brother Jason Casas and Efren Navarro building, shipping, and receiving equipment for clients. Nick loves to play golf and enjoys spending as much time with his family as possible.
Jason “JC” Casas started working in production as a driver in 2008. He really enjoys the fast pace work flow of a shop and learning about the new innovative equipment. After working at several rental houses around LA, JC found his way to Imagecraft. “This is my fourth year with Imagecraft and I love the small family feel of the office.” Being a shop tech is something he finds challenging and rewarding day in and day out. JC loves a great game of golf, shooting firearms, playing slow pitch softball, fishing, and spending any chance he gets with family.
Rob Dietze graduated from University of Central Florida with degrees in Film, Radio and Television. He began his career working at Universal Studios Florida as a Live Show Technical Director, Weapons Tech, and Pyro Tech. In 2001, Rob moved to Los Angeles where he began doing freelance production work. Rob met Jason while working on ‘Supernanny‘ as a First AC and Technical Coordinator. In 2011 Rob made the move from freelance to staff as Imagecraft’s Camera Engineer.
In a land where the evil Emperor K-os reigns, one girl embarks on a journey to restore order, schedules, and the integrity of math for the people of the land, The Crew. Meet Lindsay. Lindsay was just an average A+ student at Miami University of Ohio double-majoring in communication and interactive media studies, working 2 part time jobs, and playing softball. Until one day, she saw an ad for Miami’s film club… and everything changed. After dipping her toe in as Director of Programming for the region’s first international film festival, she dove in to every film/commercial/doc project available and gradually realized she wasn’t the same as the other kids. Her skills were unlike anything they’d ever seen. She could itemize budgets, locate large crews, color-coordinate spreadsheets, and manipulate a scheduling matrix with the swiftness of a ninja through the shadows. After graduating early, she tried to hide her abilities and disguised herself as a mindless PA at a local news station, but the calling was too strong and the world needed her. In 2010, she headed to LA in search of a challenge. Her pilgrimage took her from freelance PA to Coordinator to Manager, through the realms of Film, Livestreaming, Music Videos and Commercials until she arrived in a foggy, rule-defying land called Reality TV. In 2011, she discovered a time portal that took her to Imagecraft. There she found a properly equipped battle station where she continues to coordinate her plans. Will she ever defeat her lifelong nemesis, K-os? Will she find the enduring strength to do battle with his minions, The Producers? Will she become the hero we need? Now playing in a Burbank rental house near you.
Ben Fuller is originally from small town Massachusetts, and moved to LA in 2004 to pursue acting. He started at Imagecraft in 2006, and transitioned pretty early on from runner to shop tech, and shortly after to shop manager. Ben is now Imagecraft’s Rentals Manager. “Getting to deal with clients on a daily basis is a good place for me. I still maintain open lines of communication with the shop staff, which has evolved quite a bit since my days in the trenches.” Ben is a huge Boston sports fan, a karaoke junkie, and is always up for an adventure.
Mark Alexander has been in the TV industry since 1980. Mark started his career at B.E.R.C. as a driver, and landed here at Imagecraft Productions 37 years later. Mark’s experience in the industry ranges from delivery driver, to Sound Operator, to Director of Field Operations, and eventually to his position here at Imagecraft as Strategic Account Manager. Mark has been married to his wife Kelli for 35+ years. They have 2 kids and a miniature dachshund named Cool. He loves wine tasting, plays in a dodge ball league, and is an avid reader of history and non-fiction books. He’s even a single digit golfer…sometimes.
Gene Duggan has worked for Imagecraft Productions since 2012. Gene started his career in the TV production industry in 1990 at B.E.R.C., working his way from equipment delivery driver to operations manager. Gene is now Imagecraft’s Director of Sales and Business Development. At work, Gene’s number one priority is his clients and their productions. In his spare time, Gene enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and playing golf, softball, and basketball.
BLACKMAGIC ATEM 1 M/E 4K SWITCHER
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The Blackmagic ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K is a live event multi camera production switcher with 10 individual Ultra HD inputs built into a 1RU chassis. Supporting NTSC/PAL/HD and Ultra HD video formats, the switcher connects to a wide range of cameras and sources, delivering a single program stream in SD, HD, or Ultra HD video. All this is done live and in real time with no rendering required. The switcher features a reference video input for synchronizing the switcher to other equipment using tri-level or blackburst sync. Each input also features its own frame synchronizer, which allows you to use cameras that do not feature Genlock as well as input video from computer sources.
The switcher provides 8 video outputs that are always active. It features two SDI and one HDMI Program output, both of which deliver SD/HD/Ultra HD, with one aux SD/HD/Ultra HD output that can deliver a clean program feed without any downstream effects. The switcher also features a down-converted HD output for monitoring on an SDI-equipped HD monitor. Multi view monitoring is 1080i only, over dedicated SDI or HDMI output, and multi view allows you to view the program, preview, and eight live sources at the same time. The switcher features built-in luma and chroma keyers for real time effects and composites in Ultra HD, with 10-bit processing. Two downstream keyers allow you to use two graphics/logos/titles/lower thirds from up to twenty stored graphics in a wide variety of formats.
A built-in twelve-channel audio mixer handles the embedded HDMI and SDI audio from the 10 active video inputs as well as audio from the balanced or unbalanced analog audio inputs to provide you flexibility and creative audio options. Audio output is embedded in the SDI and HDMI stream, as well as available via balanced audio outputs. Either a Mac or PC running the included ATEM Software controls its operation and settings. For those who like the feel of a physical control panel, available ATEM ME 1 and ME 2 Broadcast Panels, connected via the Ethernet port, also control all the features of the switcher. Illuminated front panel buttons allow you to locally select the aux output, while a 2-inch LCD screen built into the front of the unit allows you to see the aux output for instant confirmation of the correct output.
FEATURES:
VIDEO
– The ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K switcher supports 4K Ultra HD video (3840 x 2160), which is four times the resolution of Full HD. The video format is set by the user and must be the same across each input, as the switcher cannot scale different input formats to match the project format.
– The switcher features ten single link 6G-SDI and one HDMI 4K input, which allows you to connect SD/HD/Ultra HD and computer-based signal to the switcher. However, the HDMI input is shared with one of the SDI inputs, so you can only have a maximum of ten inputs.
– The switcher takes reference video in for sync timing, either blackburst or tri-level sync, so that it can interface with other post production equipment.
Each input incorporates its own frame synchronizer, which enables you to use cameras that do not have genlock capability or to input computer sources such as Keynote or PowerPoint Presentations.
AUDIO
The switcher includes a built-in 12 channel audio mixer that lets you manually mix sources or you can set mixer inputs to “audio follow video” so your audio crossfades as you switch between sources.
VIDEO OUTPUTS
– The switcher features two program outputs for the final video, delivering SD/HD/Ultra HD via two 6G-SDI port and one HDMI 4K connector.
– Multi view output is available via an SDI or HDMI connector.
– The switcher features an SDI aux output that is capable of delivering the program out feed with or without the downstream keyer effects in SD, HD and Ultra HD. Control of the Aux output is by front mounted panel buttons, and built-in 2-inch LCD screen for immediate confirmation of the Aux output.
MULTI VIEW MONITORING
The Multi view output features four selectable screen layouts that show eight inputs or six inputs and the two internal media players, plus Preview and Program outputs, on one screen at the same time.
EFFECTS
Transitions:
– The ATEM 1 M/E Production Studio 4K switcher features four built-in transitions.
– – Cut: ATEM instantly changes from current program source to the preview source precisely at the moment you hit the button. Cuts can be performed by directly selecting sources on the program bus or more commonly by pressing the cut button to transition to the next source lined up on the preview bus.
– – Mix: Dissolves from one image to another. You can program a pre-set transition rate, or use the included software control panel or available hardware panels to manually transition from one shot to another.
– – Dip: Is similar to the mix/dissolve, except it first it transitions to a color/graphic or video source and then to the next shot.
– – Wipe patterns: With 18 built-in wipe patterns, you can create over 100 differnet transitions, and the patterns can be inverted or softened and you can customize the color of the border. You can also insert up to three live video streams into the borders.
– Key Frameable Transitions
The built-in DVE allows you to create key frame based DVE moves, flying graphics and animated stingers.
KEYERS
– The switcher features four upstream keyers and a DVE, alowing you to layer live video, title, graphics and animation over live video. You can choose from chroma, luma, linear, and pattern keys at Ultra HD resolution with 10-bit processing.
– Two downstream keyers allow you to add graphics, lower thirds, titles and logos for a polished live production.
– The DVE allows you to create a picture-in-picture effect.
CONTROL INTERFACE
– The switcher features back lit Front panel control buttons for manual control.
– The ATEM 4K switcher uses an Ethernet connection to interface with control surfaces such as the optional ATEM 1 M/E and 2 M/E Broadcast Panels.
– You can also control the switcher by using the included ATEM Software Control software from a Mac or Windows computer over Ethernet. You can control all production settings of the switcher as well as directly import graphics from your computer into its media pool.
– You set the format for each project you are working on, from SD to HD to Ultra HD, selecting resolution and frame rate. This is accomplished by using either the included software for Mac/PC, or via the ATEM 1 M/E or ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Panel.
– Using the Ethernet port on the switcher allows you to connect control surfaces directly to the switcher or you can control the switcher across a network.
– The switcher features a USB port that is used for software updates and to set its chassis IP address, which can only be done by using a computer running the ATEM Switcher Utility connected to its USB port.
RACK MOUNT
The switcher is a single RU in height and has built-in rack mount ears, for mounting in a production road case or in a post production facility.
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Specifications
STANDARDS:
Ultra HD Support:
SDI: 3840 x 2160p 23.98/24/2529.97/30
HDMI: Computer Input Resolutions
3840 x 2160 23.98/24/25/29.97 Hz
HD Format Support:
SDI:
720p 50/59.94
1080i 50/59.94
1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94
HDMI: Computer Input Resolutions
1280 x 720 50/59.94 Hz
1920 x 1080 50/59.94 Hz
SD Format Support
SDI:
NTSC: 525/29.97 – 4:3/16:9
PAL: 625/25 – 4:3/16:9
HDMI: Computer Input Resolutions
720 x 480i 59.94 Hz
720 x 576i 50Hz
SDI Compliance: SMPTE 259M, 292M
CONNECTIVITY
Video Inputs:
10 x SDI (10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD switchable)
1 x HDMI 4K(10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD switchable)
2 Channel embedded audio
Audio Input:
Digital: 20x Embedded audio via SDI or HDMI
Analog: 2x XLR, 2x RCA
Sync Input: 1 x SDI: Tri-Sync or Blackburst
Frame Synchronizer: 10 x Internal frame synchronizers (all inputs)
Program Output:
2 x SDI (10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable)
1 x HDMI Type A (10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable)
1 x SDI (Ultra HD 4K to HD only)
Auxiliary Output: 3 x SDI (10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable)
Multi View Output:
1 x SDI (HD-SDI)
1 x HDMI (HD)
Preview (PVW) Output: 1 x SDI (10-bit SD/HD/Ultra HD 4K switchable)
Multi View Output: 1 x SDI, 1 x HDMI
SDI Audio Output: 2 Channels embedded into SDI output
Analog Audio Output: 2 x XLR
Ethernet: 1 x 10/100/1000 BaseT input. Allows direct connection between control panel and chassis, or via network
Serial Communication: RS-422
Tally Output: Added via Ethernet connection
GPI: Added via Ethernet connection
– Note: GPI and Tally Interface product are optional and are not included
Software Update: Using USB connection directly connected to Mac OS X or Windows computers. Includes ATEM Switcher Utility
Configuration: Set via ATEM Software Control Panel, excluding ATEM chassis IP address, which is set via the ATEM Switcher Utility connected via USB to chassis
PROCESSING
Color Space Conversion: Hardware based, real time
Processing Delay: Video Sampling: 4:2:2
Color Space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020
Color Precision: 10-bit
BUILT-IN MEDIA PLAYERS
Quantity: 2
Channels: 2 x Media Player (fill and key)
Still Image Capacity: 32 with fill and key
Clip Capacity:
Quantity: 2 with fill and key
Maximum Clip Length:
Ultra HD 4K: 180 frames
1080: 720 frames
720p: 1600 frames
NTSC/PAL: 3600 frames
Image File Formats:
Still: PNG, TGA, BMP, GIF, JPEG, and TIFF
Video: TGA sequence
Audio: WAV, MP3, AIFF
MULTI-VIEW MONITORING
Display: Minimum monitor resolution: 1366 x 768
Number of Windows:
1 Multi-view display with 10 x windows for:
Preview
Program
8 x assignable displays
Tally: Red for program and green for preview indication
– Note: requires optional Blackmagic Design GPI and Tally interface product
Window Source Labels: Yes
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Buttons: Illuminated button control Aux output settings
LCD Display: 1 x 2″ LCD display of Aux output
CONTROL PANEL
Software:
ATEM Software Control Panel for both Mac and PC
Mac OS x 10.7 Lion or later
Mac OS x 10.8 Mountain Lion or later
Windows 7 64-bit
Windows 8 32/64-bit
– Note: software included with purchase of ATEM Production Studio 4K
Hardware:
ATEM 1 M/E Broadcast Panel
ATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Panel
– Note: hardware panels are optional not included
EXTRAS
Keyers:
4 x Upstream
2 x Downstream
7 x Linear/Luma
4 x Chroma
1 x Stinger
1 x DVE
Generators:
7 x Pattern
2 x Color
POWER
Input Voltage: 110/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
– Note: IEC power cord required, not included
Power Consumption: 100W
Redundant Power: No
GENERAL
Operating Temperature: 32 to 104F (0 to 40C)
Storage Temperature: -4 to 140F (-20 to 60C)
Relative Humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing
SIZE:
1.7 x 19 x 9.25″ (43.2 x 486.2 x 235mm)
1RU-sized unit with built-in rack mount ears
WEIGHT:
5.73 lb (2.6 kg)
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