Video Broadcast Services

Live-to-air IP-based Video

Glowpoint has created the first complete IP-based video communications solution for television broadcasters, bringing together broadcast-quality video and audio technologies with Glowpoint's IP-based video communication services and features. Glowpoint can be used for a variety of applications within the broadcast production environment:

Key applications include:
	Instant access to remote talent		Real-time 2-up conversations
	Back-end production		Reporter/affiliate connections

The Glowpoint IP Broadcast Solution equips broadcasters with LIVE-TO-AIR reliability while enabling the efficiency of IP-based video. With Glowpoint’s subscription-based, always-on, managed service, broadcasters can easily and cost effectively capture and deliver fresh content into their daily programming.

Expanding the Possibilities of Broadcast

Leading broadcasters are moving to IP-based video communications, as it is the only technology that combines the power of broadcast quality video with cost-effectiveness in reaching audiences around the world. IP-based video enables a whole new suite of controls to connect every point in the broadcast chain.

Connecting the Broadcast Chain

A perfect alternative to satellite transmissions:
	Broadcast Quality with 44Hz Full Duplex Stereo Audio		Cost Effective - up to 80 percent less expensive
	No "Per Minute" use charges		Ideal for "live" and "live-to-tape" use
	"Always On" access requires no advance scheduling		Allows more remote source feeds

Reservationless Interactive Broadcasting

Glowpoint makes both SD and HD Interactive broadcasting possible through its ultra-clean proactively maintained video centric IP network. Set for the highest standards of quality, NTSC, PAL, 1080x60I, 620x30p, and 720x60p are all delivered with composite, component or HD SDI Connectivity.

Glowpoint certifies standards-based hardware from leading manufacturers for both SD and HD environments, By combining this hardware with Glowpoint’s manages services and award wining IP backbone, broadcasters are now able to capture critical live broadcasts feeds where real time, low latency, two-way signal acquisition is required.

Comprehensive IP Broadcast Video Communication Packages

The Glowpoint IP broadcast solution can be customized for special package configurations, including quantity of systems, network bandwidth and connectivity capabilities and the addition of compatible hardware including advanced microphone configurations and advanced three-chip cameras.

The IP Broadcast Package Includes:

Real World Examples From Leading Broadcasters

	Remote Interviews from NFL and NBA Team sites during their respective College entry Drafts 2003-present (watch video clip - NFL)
	Glowpoint has powered "Team Cam" for NFL Network's "Total Access", 2004-present (watch video clip)
	Glowpoint powers "Campus Cam" for "the mtn." (Mountain West Sports Network) 2006-present
	Glowpoint power "Campus Cam" (HD) for the Big Ten Network 2007-present
	Glowpoint also powers SD and HD Interactive Broadcasting solutions for other sports leagues and leading sports broadcasters and can be seen in live broadcasts every day