Torrance, CA –
, a leading international manufacturer of advanced camera support products, recently delivered virtual set-enabled jib crane systems at the
owned studios located in Monterrey and México City. Shotoku Inc.’s president, Naoki Ebimoto, made the announcement from the Company’s US headquarters in Torrance, CA.
Two Shotoku model TK-59VR Jib Cranes equipped with TU-03AVR Pan / Tilt Heads were purchased in conjunction with virtual studio technology from
to support news coverage of México’s 2012 presidential election. One system was installed at Grupo Multimedios’ main studio in Monterrey, México; the other at Milenio, their full time news channel in México’s capital city. Both Shotoku packages are configured with high precision encoders and a Serial Position Interface that delivers data compatible with all leading VR systems to ensure the smooth and accurate synchronization of virtual set elements.
“The integration with Vizrt at both facilities went very smoothly,” said Ebimoto. “Our systems are well suited to Multimedios’ production environment, offering high performance, scalability for future growth, and simplicity of operation – virtual reality expands the boundaries of creativity and captures audience attention.”
About Shotoku Broadcast Systems
Shotoku Broadcast Systems is an international leader in the manufacture and marketing of a full range of camera support products with emphasis on manual and robotic pedestals and pan/tilt heads for the television broadcast industry. The Company also provides robotic camera systems capable of interfacing with third-party equipment. Established as an engineering design firm specializing in advanced mechanics and electronic control systems, Shotoku maintains headquarters in Japan with offices in Staines, UK and Torrance, CA. The Company’s robotic camera systems are designed, developed and manufactured in Staines, UK. For further information:
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Shotoku contact: Naoki Ebimoto
+1-310-782-8491•
Press contact: Desert Moon Communications
Harriet Diener
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