Celebrating 25 years, Autoscript offers next-generation prompting systems
Teleprompting systems provider Autoscript is celebrating its 25th Anniversary at this year's NAB 2009 Show with three major new-technology introductions. The new systems include: high-brightness LED (light-emitting-diode) TFT-Plus flat screens; a compact (5.6-inch), lightweight (one pound) Miniscript portable on-camera TFT monitor; and the MFC-1 Magno Foot Control.
Beginning to move away from fluorescent backlit monitors, Autoscript is now offering LED technology on all of its prompting systems at no extra cost over its current TFT (thin-film transistor) display range. The superior light distribution of Autoscript’s LED TFT-Plus delivers higher contrast levels and an overall improved picture quality. The LED unit uses significantly less power than existing TFTs, thereby increasing the monitor’s efficiency, which is particularly important for teleprompter monitors powered from the camera head.
Another benefit of LED is virtually instant warm-up to full brightness, unlike CCFLs [Cold Cathode Fluorescent Tubes], which take many minutes to reach full efficiency and light output.
At NAB the company will show 17-, 15-, 12-, and 8- inch versions of the new LED TFT-Plus monitors, all of which will feature an illuminated control panel for easy visibility in dark studio conditions. To complement this new line of LED screens Autoscript will also introduce a range of lightweight, robust hoods; new Standard and Extra Wide Angle hoods enable quick cleaning and replacement of glass. With improved operational performance, environmentally friendly construction, and a two-year warranty included at no extra cost, Autoscript's new LED TFT-Plus high-brightness flat screens provide an outstanding return on investment.
Autoscript has also developed a new, one-pound on-camera 5.6-inch flat-screen monitor with all of the standard functions of its larger models, including connections for composite BNC and Hirose power inputs. Known as the Miniscript 5.6, Autoscript developed the monitor in cooperation with veteran British camera supervisor Phil Piotrowsky, who noted an increasing use of hand-held cameras for live and studio-based entertainment production.
Outfitting portable cameras with teleprompters provides a “safety net” for on-air presenters, who appreciate being able to refer to a prompter as they move freely about the set. This style of production delivers a "live" feel that provides an intimacy between presenters and their audiences, increases creative options for producers, and draws viewers into the action.
The new MFC-1 Magno Foot Control employs a technology called frictionless magnetic technology, that employs a Hall effect encoder to overcome one of the main handicaps of existing prompter-control devices, which use torsional-spring mechanisms.
The MFC-1 Magno Foot Control and companion MFC Desk Pad connect directly with the WinPlus prompter software and features built-in intelligence to allow production staff or multiple presenters to allocate any controller for use at any time and with fail-safe accuracy. Using intuitive deskpad keys, the presenter can immediately assign specific controllers, view which ones are live, personalize them, and enable or disable them.
Whether seated or in a standing position, presenters can use the MFC-1 Magno Foot Control and companion MFC Desk Pad with equal ease.
The Magno interfaces with standard coax cabling, enabling easy connection to the studio's matrix for swift, practical set-up and reassuring reliability. The Magno also offers a longer life span than conventional technology.
For more information, visit AutoScript.tv.
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