The Broadcastpod TV Studio Solution

The Broadcastpod is a stand-alone fully integrated studio solution that is custom fitted with lighting, HD camera, built-in teleprompter and workflow software.
Dreamtek developed the Broadcast pod due to growing demand from customers for an easy-to-deploy Broadcast TV studio solution.
Director of Dreamtek Garrett Doyle says: "We have been building studio solutions for over 12 years and more and more customers have been asking for internet or turnkey studios that we custom build in meeting rooms or studio space at customers’ sites. But some people don’t have the space to allocate or the budget to spend on a full-blown studio with soundproofing and acoustics. So we found a partner, VPod Solutions, who designed the V1, which is a video conferencing pod, and immediately saw the potential to develop a broadcast quality version."
The Vpod solution consisted of a video conferencing environment for use with integrated multi vendor codec including LCD screen, HD speakers, microphone, iPad control with full acoustic treatment and ventilation.
Dreamtek took the shell of the Vpod solution and specified broadcast quality cameras, broadcast lighting and audio and installed a teleprompter.
The VF Hub, a media management software tool developed by its sister company The Virtual Forge is the software that powers the Broadcastpod. The VF Hub provides an interface so that users can stream or broadcast live video or capture content for on-demand use, such as video blogging.
The brainchild of The Virtual Forge MD and developer Matt Wicks, it’s a content review system that allows video specialists and users alike to comment on video
Matt Wicks, developer of the VF Hub, said: "The VF Hub is simple - we want to make it easy for you to use video to get your message out."
The Broadcastpod is around 60% cheaper than building a small fixed studio, including facility and project management costs. Due to the product being classed as pre fabricated furniture there is no need for building regulations and there is no disruption or modifications required to existing building services. It can be installed in one day in any office environment as it only occupies 2.8m2.
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