RTÉ Studios In HD?

lertsnim

Have RTÉ upgraded their studios to allow HD? Bill and the boys are looking sharp tonight.

For a long time it was only SD in studio and switching to HD for the game.

twinklerunner

lertsnim wrote: »

Have RTÉ upgraded their studios to allow HD? Bill and the boys are looking sharp tonight.

For a long time it was only SD in studio and switching to HD for the game.

Looks HD alright

formerly scottish paddy

I think they have upgraded this studio for the World Cup. This was mentioned in the last 5 year plan.

lertsnim

So hopefully TV3 will now stop going on about their poxy HD studio.

RED L4 0TH

Same again today for Mexico v Cameroon. Studio output seems to be in HD as well as the live match. Replays of 1st half for analysis appeared to be upscaled SD though.

formerly scottish paddy

The server being used for playins has probably not been upgraded to HD yet.

fm230549

The following article appears in superannRTE.ie


"RTÉ Television produces first programme in HD from Studio 5.


Colleague Pat Fenton tells us that Saturday June 2nd was a landmark moment for RTÉ Television with the first ever High Definition production from RTÉ studios. The Epsom Derby was produced from Studio 5 in full High Definition where viewers were able to enjoy the O’Brien father and son victory in stunning quality. The development of HD facilities have been in the planning and implementation for the past two years in preparation for Euro 2012 and the London Olympics. RTÉ Two HD is now available on all the major platforms, Saorview, UPC and Sky.

RTÉ has been transmitting High Definition signals for the past year using the HD Lite method whereby material is sourced directly from the OB provider or from tape. Now RTÉ has its own HD production capabilities that will be grown and extended over the coming years. "

Sincere thanks to the engineers who built the systems, to operational staff for dealing with the complexity of dual systems and particularly to Sports for being most supportive. Roll on the Summer of Sports! Many thanks Pat for that information... CB

seanp_25

fm230549 wrote: »

The following article appears in superannRTE.ie


"RTÉ Television produces first programme in HD from Studio 5.

...

But that was two years ago.

formerly scottish paddy

It looks like Studio 5 in the Television Centre was equipped with HD cameras just before this World Cup. https://twitter.com/kevineurotek/status/472096909247913984
RTÉ also have an EU tender out for 32 HD studio cameras (basically re-equipping the entire Television Centre it seems). So, much more HD on the way!

II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase(s)RTÉ invites submissions, from suitably qualified Tenderers to supply up to 32 High Definition Studio Camera and Lenses as defined within this tender document over a 4 year period extendable by up to 2 years in two separate Lots.
RTÉ intend to procure Camera chains with Lenses from Lot 1 and/or Camera chains with no Lenses from Lot 2 and/or Lenses only from Lot 3.
As part of Phase 1 in 2014 RTÉ expect to purchase 8 cameras with an option of purchasing up to 9 lenses.

See:http://ireland-tenders.eu/2559_14003_TV_HD_Cameras_and_Lenses_-_14003_Television_HD_Cameras_and_Lenses_Upgrade_2014_Dublin

seanp_25

The Late Late Show has been in HD for the last few weeks since the new season started.

Not sure what studio this is, or if any other RTE programs are now HD. Champions League coverage has HD studio too (same as for the World Cup)

Last night they showed a clip from last year's Late Late and the difference between that SD picture and the new HD was night and day.

formerly scottish paddy

Late Late comes from Studio 4, and Champions League Studio 5, both are HD capable.

Elmo

formerly scottish paddy wrote: »

Late Late comes from Studio 4, and Champions League Studio 5, both are HD capable.

Late late is to get a new set in January

Koloman

Elmo wrote: »

Late late is to get a new set in January

Very unusual for the Late Late to get a new set mid season.

lertsnim

Koloman wrote: »

Very unusual for the Late Late to get a new set mid season.

I'm sure this is only a few weeks into the LLS season

Jpmarn

Their Cork studio where the Today show comes from looks HD.

Koloman

lertsnim wrote: »

I'm sure this is only a few weeks into the LLS season

Elmo said the Late Late would be getting a new set in January. That would be mid season.

The Cush

fm230549 wrote: »

The following article appears in superannRTE.ie


"RTÉ Television produces first programme in HD from Studio 5.

etenders - Studio 5 Upgrade insert playout and record requirements, 26/09/2014

Detailed description

RTÉ are seeking Tenderers to facilitate the upgrade of the Studio to HD. The upgrades include the replacement of the following components: Lot 1 XDCAM Record/Playback Lot 2 Studio Record Backup Lot 3 Distribution Lot 4 Router Lot 5 Multiviewer Lot 6 Avid Playback Client Lot 7 Integration Services Lot 8 Annual Support Year 1 Lot 9 Annual Support thereafter

https://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/publicpurchase_frameset.asp?PID=81225&B=&PS=1&PP=ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders

from the tender

1.2 Contract Purpose

RTÉ Studio 5 Cockpits were built in 2007 to service the Studio’s programme, insert playout and record requirements.
These included:
• 9 SD Monitors
• 2 Digital Betacam Decks – 2 Channels of record/playback
• 1 Edifis Brick – 1 Channel record and Playback
• SD routing switcher

RTÉ are seeking Tenderers to facilitate the upgrade of the Studio to HD. The upgrades include the installation of the following components:
Lot 1 XDCAM Record/Playback
Lot 2 Studio Record Backup
Lot 3 Distribution
Lot 4 Router
Lot 5 Multiviewer
Lot 6 Avid Playback Client
Lot 7 Integration Services
Lot 8 Annual Support Year 1
Lot 9 Annual Support thereafter

formerly scottish paddy

This upgrade of Studio 5 must be for playback of recorded material as the studio is already HD capable and has been since the 2014 World Cup: http://svgeurope.org/blog/headlines/world-cup-broadcasting-rte-moves-to-full-hd-with-new-studio-cameras/
Posters during the WC commented that the clips played in during studio analysis were not in HD.

RED L4 0TH

formerly scottish paddy wrote: »

This upgrade of Studio 5 must be for playback of recorded material as the studio is already HD capable and has been since the 2014 World Cup: http://svgeurope.org/blog/headlines/world-cup-broadcasting-rte-moves-to-full-hd-with-new-studio-cameras/
Posters during the WC commented that the clips played in during studio analysis were not in HD.

Yip. Same again for the Germany Ireland match on Tuesday night. Studio & live match in HD, recorded stuff for analysis, SD.

Stinicker

RED L4 0TH wrote: »

Yip. Same again for the Germany Ireland match on Tuesday night. Studio & live match in HD, recorded stuff for analysis, SD.

I noticed this also during the All-Ireland Final programme when I finally got around to watching it. Matches which were broadcast previously in HD had their highlight shown in SD, looked pretty poor actually.

twinklerunner

Stinicker wrote: »

I noticed this also during the All-Ireland Final programme when I finally got around to watching it. Matches which were broadcast previously in HD had their highlight shown in SD, looked pretty poor actually.

I flicked on to the Boris Becker interview on tonight's Late Late and wondered by it wasn't in HD .. turns out that interview was pre-recorded. Mary Black now live .. and in HD.

formerly scottish paddy

twinklerunner wrote: »

I flicked on to the Boris Becker interview on tonight's Late Late and wondered by it wasn't in HD .. turns out that interview was pre-recorded. Mary Black now live .. and in HD.

Yea, but that's studio 4, don't know when playback system for that studio will be upgraded.

davejay

I see that RTE is now accepting adverts in HD. An email went out to the ad agencies and media planners recently.

mackersdublin

Is tonight's Late Late Show in native HD?

New set / revamp has taken place

formerly scottish paddy

mackersdublin wrote: »

Is tonight's Late Late Show in native HD?

New set / revamp has taken place

Yea I think studio 4 has been upgraded to HD for a while now

The Cush

Recent RTÉ tender - TV Studio Upgrades 2015

Detailed description
RTE intend to upgrade two of its existing TV production galleries from SD to HD in 2015. RTE will request suitable companies for the supply of equipment, system integration and associates services. The tender may consist of lots for equipment, system integration and associates services and these will be further defined within the tender document.

Estimated cost excluding VAT
Range: between €1m and €3m

An RTE spokeswoman said: "We have been implementing studio high definition (HD) upgrades on a phased basis for the last four years. This is the last phase of the four-year programme converting the remaining two main studio control rooms to HD. All equipment being replaced is well beyond design life and is no longer supported by the manufacturers. It would actually be more expensive to replace with standard definition (SD) as most manufacturers no longer make SD equipment." (http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/rte-plans-3m-studio-upgrades-for-ratings-battle-30876782.html)

Elmo

mackersdublin wrote: »

Is tonight's Late Late Show in native HD?

New set / revamp has taken place

Not sure about it, too much brick work in the interview area, but the over all look of the set very well designed.

bring back the carpet I say!