Snell Coverter Aids Climate Change Conference

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (cop15), hosted between December 7 -18 in Copenhagen by the Danish Foreign Ministry, is being broadcast to countries across the world in high quality, thanks to Snell's Alchemist Ph.C - HD motion-compensated standards converter.
The Alchemist Ph.C - HD has been installed at the International Broadcasting Centre to make transparent standards conversion available to international broadcasters reporting on COP15 proceedings.
Peter Thomsen, Director at Danmon Systems Group, said: "COP15 represents a key milestone in efforts to address climate change, and our goal as host broadcasters, together with TV 2 and East Production, is to provide the high-quality footage - complemented by best-in-class conversion tools - necessary for the international coverage of this high-profile event.
"We have a long and successful history working with Snell equipment, and we're pleased to be making the advanced standards conversion algorithms and proven performance of the company's Alchemist Ph.C - HD available to broadcasters at COP15."
Negotiators, ministers and world leaders have assembled in the Danish capital to take part in the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, an annual review of the implementation of the convention.
The COP adopts decisions and resolutions that make up a detailed set of rules for practical and effective implementation of the United Nations convention. The COP also serves as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP), which adopts decisions and resolutions on the implementation of protocol provisions.
Broadcasters from across the globe have gathered in Copenhagen and are using the host broadcaster feeds and facilities to deliver coverage to their home audiences. The Alchemist Ph.C - HD is being offered as a rentable resource for those broadcasters needing to convert 625/50 European signals to 525/60 or 1080i/59.94 (North America/Korea/Japan) and other international standards.
Mark Gardner, Snell's Sales Director - Northern Europe and MEA, said: "Climate change is among the most pressing common global issues today, and working in partnership with Danmon Systems and TV2 to make the Alchemist Ph.C - HD readily available at COP15, we are helping to ensure that any of the 192 countries attending the COP15 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change are available to receive quality images as conference proceedings unfold."
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