Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:06:43 +0000

When University of Florida’s (UF) Director of Electronic Media for the Athletic Association, Jerry Wetzel was looking for a portable, tapeless HD recording device to travel to the 2010 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA, he turned to UF’s new Center for Media Innovation and Research for advice. Professor Tim Sorel suggested looking into the AJA Ki Pro to record video feeds from the New Year’s Day game that the Florida Gators played against the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Broadcast feeds of University of Florida games are edited and inserted into various Gatorvision programs such as Florida Football with Urban Meyer. These shows are seen primarily on SUN Sports, one of Fox Sports Regional Networks, and other Florida Gator Network affiliate stations.

“We had been experimenting with the AJA Ki Pro as a back up device for our P2 High-Def EFP workflow. In working with the Ki Pro, we discovered that this is a heck of a standalone VTR,” said Sorel.

The University of Florida used two Ki Pros to record various 720p video and audio feeds coming from Fox Sports production trucks that were assigned to cover the BCS Sugar Bowl.

“We travel across the country to dozens of venues. We never know if we will be getting a HD-SDI or SD-SDI signal from the various production trucks. Additionally, the audio signal we receive is typically analog,” explained Wetzel. “The Ki Pro has the ability, through menu settings, to accept SDI video with embedded audio or SDI video and analog audio. What was more impressive was that the Ki Pro’s hard drive separates from the main unit and operates as a Firewire 800 drive which we bus-powered with our laptop. Our editor was able to finish cut-downs going home on the plane in Final Cut Pro!”

Wetzel’s team typically shoots each Gator home game with 3-4 cameras. For regular season road games, UF usually sends one photographer and works with each production truck broadcasting the game to record ISO, program feeds and replays. “The AJA Ki Pro is a nice fit for recording ISO and program feeds from the trucks,” concluded Sorel.

The AJA Ki Pro is a portable, rugged tapeless video recording device that records high-quality Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files onto computer-friendly media. Because it features SD/HD-SDI, HDMI, and analog inputs, users can interface with virtually any type of camera they may own or rent. Ki Pro’s numerous simultaneous outputs enable flexible monitoring, connecting to both professional and consumer monitors. Intuitive to operate, Ki Pro’s familiar VTR-like buttons provide immediate controls for basic operation. From a distance, users can control operations with a laptop or iPhone web browser via ethernet or wireless connection.

Promotes Talent Supply Chain to increase Florida’s economic competitiveness.

As part of his ongoing focus on growing Florida’s economy through job retention and creation, workforce training and economic development, Governor Charlie Crist today addressed Florida college and university presidents at the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida Council of Presidents Legislative Meeting.

During his remarks, the Governor emphasized the growing need to prepare and empower today’s students for tomorrow’s jobs.

“A successful higher education system builds a better future for Florida by opening doors to economic opportunity and security,” said Governor Crist. “By increasing access to a high-quality college degree, we are ensuring our state is able to meet its talent potential and compete in an increasingly competitive marketplace.”

Following Governor Crist’s call last week for comprehensive workforce and talent development, the Governor today asked the independent college and university presidents to embrace a new era of collaboration. To help increase Florida’s economic competitiveness, Governor Crist is promoting Florida’s Talent Supply Chain – the Agency for Workforce Innovation, Department of Education, Board of Governors and Workforce Florida – by formally partnering with Florida’s business leaders, including the Florida Council of 100 and the Florida Chamber of Commerce, to develop a strategic plan to ensure Florida’s workforce is equipped to meet the demands of a global, knowledge-based economy of the 21st century.

Collaboration among Florida’s Talent Supply Chain members will strengthen the major educational sectors and create an environment that drives a knowledge-based economy, focusing on high-skill subject areas such as mathematics and science.

In addition to encouraging collaboration among Florida’s Talent Supply Chain, Governor Crist highlighted three critical priorities for his administration: keeping Florida affordable by cutting taxes and limiting the size of government; ensuring a business friendly climate that allows businesses to prosper and create jobs; and ensuring a world-class education for all students.

About the Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida

The Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida (ICUF) is a diverse association of 28 private, educational institutions. These colleges and universities award 26 percent of Florida’s bachelor degrees and one-third all degrees. ICUF institutions are non-profits, Florida-based and (like Florida’s public universities and community colleges) accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS). They serve more than 120,000 students at 180 sites around Florida.

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