Introducing SlingStudio: The New Bar in Professional-Grade Multi-Camera Production and Live Video Broadcasting
April 24 2017 - 8:08AM
Business Wire
- Industry’s first affordable, wireless,
portable multi-camera video production system allows users to
record, switch, edit and broadcast high-definition content in real
time
- Broadcasts live video to streaming
platforms like Facebook Live and YouTube
- Post-production streamlined with single
recording destination and timeline-aligned recordings; importable
to Adobe Premiere Pro CC using free SlingStudio plug-in
- Wirelessly connect any HDMI-enabled
camera to SlingStudio with CameraLink; smartphones connect
wirelessly via Capture app for iOS and Android
- Effortlessly switch, edit and manage
production with iPad Console app, eliminating the need for
additional software or costly dedicated switchers
- Available May 2017 at B&H Photo
Video and MySlingStudio.com with pricing starting at $999
Sling Media L.L.C., a subsidiary of DISH Network Corp.,
delivered a new standard in multi-camera and live video production
with the introduction of its groundbreaking SlingStudio™ system.
Starting at $999, SlingStudio is the industry’s first affordable,
wireless, portable multi-camera production solution that lets users
of all skill levels record, monitor and edit four HD video inputs
from up to 10 connected cameras and smartphones. SlingStudio can
output live video to streaming services like Facebook Live and
YouTube, and simultaneously record to a USB hard drive, USB SSD or
SD card for post-production.
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“Existing multi-camera video platforms run upwards of $5,000 at
a market entry point. Where Facebook and YouTube have democratized
live streaming, SlingStudio is democratizing the gear that
directors need to make those streams great,” said Vivek Khemka,
DISH chief technology officer. “With its accessible price and
easy-to-use apps, SlingStudio changes how content creators can
think about producing video.”
The SlingStudio system requires the SlingStudio hub and free
Console app for iPad. Optional accessories include a Battery, USB-C
Expander and CameraLink. The CameraLink wireless adapter plugs into
any HDMI-enabled DSLR or video camera to wirelessly transmit
1080p60 video to SlingStudio.
“We consider SlingStudio a high-production, low-cost concept,”
said Khemka. “It’s powerful and flexible enough to allow directors
to knit together professional-quality video with the equipment they
already have on hand – from high-end cameras to audio gear to
smartphones.”
How SlingStudio Works
From setup to the shoot to post-production, SlingStudio
simplifies all aspects of multi-camera video. Learn more about how
SlingStudio works:
Setup: Capture video from different
angles by wirelessly connecting up to 10 video sources (DSLR
cameras, video cameras, smartphones, personal computers, etc.) to a
single SlingStudio using its private, video-grade Wi-Fi network;
Internet connectivity is not required. Elimination of cables
dramatically reduces setup time, and allows for cameras to be
placed anywhere (within 300 feet of the SlingStudio hub) and easily
moved.
HDMI-enabled DSLR and video cameras connect via SlingStudio’s
CameraLink wireless adapter (sold separately) or to SlingStudio’s
HDMI input port. Smartphones using iOS and Android operating
systems directly connect to SlingStudio wirelessly using the
Capture app available for free download in the Apple App Store and
Google Play; no CameraLink needed.
Production: The iPad Console app
(available for free download in the Apple App Store) is required to
manage video production with SlingStudio. It allows directors to
monitor and create live-to-tape video from up to four (out of a
maximum of 10 connected) input sources simultaneously, and drag and
drop video into a composition window. Here directors can create
dynamic video compositions like picture-in-picture, split and quad
views; edit in popular transitions like cut, dissolve and wipe; add
text overlays and lower thirds; and mix audio. All of this can be
done in real time as live video is streamed to platforms like
Facebook Live or YouTube, and simultaneously recorded to a USB hard
drive, USB SSD or SD card for post-production. External audio
sources, audio mixers and output monitors can also connect to
SlingStudio for advanced production needs.
Post-production: Individual
recordings from each camera feed, plus the live-switched video and
audio line-in, are saved in a single storage location, eliminating
the need to wrangle and import multiple storage drives from each
camera. With just a couple clicks of the mouse, the entire project
file can then be easily imported into editing applications like
Adobe® Premiere® Pro CC and others.
The SlingStudio integration for Adobe Premiere Pro further
simplifies and speeds up post-production. Adobe Premiere Pro users
who download the SlingStudio extension can import all recordings
into a project timeline with all clips and editing decisions
preserved and aligned. This includes the video from each source
camera, as well as the live-switched program and quad-view
feeds.
“Connected workflows allow editors and filmmakers to work more
efficiently and focus on the creative,” said Sue Skidmore, head of
partner relations for professional video at Adobe. “The SlingStudio
integration with Adobe Premiere Pro offers an exciting new option
for connecting production and post-production into one seamless
experience.”
Accessories
CameraLink for $349: CameraLink
plugs into the HDMI port available on most DSLR and video cameras
to create a wireless connection up to 300 feet from the SlingStudio
hub. Its internal battery provides up to two hours of power.
Battery for $149: The SlingStudio
Battery provides up to three hours of power for portability.
USB-C Expander for $49: The USB-C
Expander supports wired Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for live
broadcasting, and connects to USB 3.0 hard drives or SSDs for
recording content. Seagate is SlingStudio’s preferred storage
supplier.
Availability
SlingStudio starts at $999 and will be available in May at
B&H Photo Video, the leading retail source for videographers,
or directly from Sling Media. The SlingStudio system enters the
market at a significantly lower price point than existing
multi-camera video platforms that cost thousands of dollars and
often require additional expenses related to compatible equipment
and product training.
Tech Specs
- Portable and
compact: 1.43 lbs, (H) 7.87” x (W) 5.59” x (D) 3.54”, tripod
mountable.
- Wireless:
5 Ghz 802.11ac, 4x4 MIMO, specially tuned video-grade Hotspot to
connect to different video sources; dual-band 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz
802.11ac client mode to connect to Internet for live
streaming.
- 1080p HD
multi-camera recorder: Up to six simultaneous recordings.
Includes four video inputs, live-switched program and quad-view of
input, plus a separate audio line-in input recording.
- Multi-camera live
monitor and switcher: Monitor up to four video sources and
switch between 10 different video sources using the Console app for
iPad.
- Professional
grade video: High-definition resolutions up to 1080p60 at
30Mbps (using H.264 encoding) with the ability to effortlessly
synchronize audio and video.
- Live
broadcasting: Simultaneous recording and live broadcasting
of program output. Max bit rate for live streaming is 8 Mbps (input
source bit rates up to 30 Mbps). Supported platforms currently
include Facebook Live and YouTube. Support for other
content-sharing websites is coming soon.
- Ports:
USB-C, HDMI video input, HDMI video output, audio line-in.
- Storage:
Storage via SD or USB-C drives. Optional USB-C Expander available
to connect USB 3.0 drives.
- Device
compatibility: SlingStudio hub compatible with iOS and
Android smartphones via the Capture app, and HDMI-enabled DSLR and
video cameras connected to a CameraLink or via the direct HDMI
input. An Apple iPad is required to operate the Console app. For a
complete list of compatible devices, visit
www.MySlingStudio.com/compatibility.
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About Sling Media
Sling Media empowers video producers and consumers with its
video capture, compression and delivery technologies. A wholly
owned subsidiary of DISH Network Corp. (NASDAQ:DISH), Sling Media
L.L.C. is behind the groundbreaking SlingStudio multi-camera
production system that changes how directors, of all skill levels,
can think about creating and sharing professional-grade video
content. Affordable and portable, SlingStudio makes it simple to
wirelessly connect multiple cameras to record, monitor, edit and
broadcast HD video in real time. Since 2004, Sling Media has been a
leading provider of multiscreen smart TV solutions embraced by both
consumers and television service providers. Visit
www.MySlingStudio.com and www.Slingbox.com.
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