CPL recently deployed Panasonic’s KAIROS IP-based live video production platform at the annual Camper Calling Music Festival. This deployment reflects CPL’s ongoing commitment to investing in the SMPTE ST 2110 IP-based transmission standard. Combined with Panasonic’s 4K AK-UC4000 studio camera, AW-UE160 PTZ units, and range of MutiViewers and camera control units, CPL has implemented the AT-KC2000 KAIROS mainframe to manage the festival’s entire AV infrastructure.
CPL has streamlined the efficiency of its KAIROS deployment at Camper Calling, with less equipment required, albeit delivering greater functionality. The powerful KC2000 mainframe increases production flexibility, enabling CPL’s team to seamlessly incorporate VT playback, keying, clips, sponsor loops, and the festival schedule into screens across the festival site.
KAIROS’ Smart Routing feature virtually handles a larger number of input sources by automatically switching the video input to the network switch. This eliminates any worries around bandwidth limitations that KAIROS can receive simultaneously.
It was also key for creating nested scenes on all screens, making cutting and mixing easier. Using Panasonic MultiViewers, operators can easily visualise and adapt to live inputs from on-stage performers and guest artists. This is where the picture quality and colour matching between Panasonic’s UC4000 and UE160 PTZs makes it easy to cut between each feed.
CPL has also used Panasonic’s KAIROS platform and UC4000 studio camera chains at events such as The Glammies – Tropic Skincare’s flagship event that celebrates its community of ambassadors. With greater confidence in IP-based workflows, CPL is investing more in training as it brings new professionals into the KAIROS ecosystem.
Panasonic’s flagship UE160 4K PTZ camera has enabled CPL to capture uncompressed 4K visuals of audience and stage shots across large distances at Camper Calling – without any image degradation.
With UE160s installed on shock-proof isolation mounts, operators can switch to any shot at any time. CPL has also used KAIROS to deploy flexible presets for Panasonic’s PTZs. Assigned to macro buttons on the camera mix, this has enabled operators to quickly capture drum risers, crowd shots, and more. This will save valuable seconds for CPL in a multi-stage production that continues to grow – in both size and complexity.
Lee Gruszeckyj, Production Director at CPL, commented: “Everyone at CPL is extremely happy with the KAIROS platform. It offers a combination of features specifically tailored for engineers and operators, and overall, it’s very user-friendly. The improvements we’ve seen over the last couple of years have been significant. Furthermore, CPL is proud to be positioned as a training hub, helping bring the wider industry up to speed with Panasonic’s KAIROS platform. This reflects our long-term commitment to the KAIROS ecosystem and its role in shaping the future of live production.”
