Television broadcast company TNDV introduces Aspiration 35, aimed at enhancing cinematic production processes.
TNDV Unveils Cinematic Multicamera Production Truck, Aspiration 35
TNDV Television has introduced a groundbreaking new addition to its fleet, the Aspiration 35 truck. This innovative mobile production vehicle is equipped to deliver a complete cinematic workflow natively from a TV truck, marking a significant step forward in the industry.
Aspiration 35 is designed as a cinematic multicamera production vehicle, boasting the advanced ARRI Alexa 35 camera system. The truck is capable of live color grading for its camera feeds, allowing for real-time visual adjustments during production. It is designed for high-end cinematic workflows, likely incorporating 8K or high-resolution video capabilities, in line with contemporary production standards.
The system includes robust post-production support hardware to handle the demands of high-resolution editing. This includes powerful processors, high RAM capacity, GPUs, and specialized accelerator cards for efficient processing of formats like ProRes RAW. These features combine to provide a mobile, state-of-the-art production environment suitable for professional film and video projects.
The truck, which is approximately 40 feet long, stands as one of the premium mobile production trucks in the country. Its substantial onboard space accommodates multiple camera setups and production equipment, making it ideal for complex multicamera shoots with immediate processing and grading capabilities, enhancing workflow efficiency on location.
Each deployment of the camera packages in Aspiration 35 can support up to 12 Alexa 35 Live systems. The camera packages are integrated with essential live production systems, including return video, tally, intercom, and remote camera shading.
The partnership between TNDV and dbV Rentals, a Nashville-based video production rental house, has given TNDV and its clients access to a large inventory of specialty cinematic lenses from ARRI, Canon, and Fujinon. Doug Bates, owner of dbV Rentals, stated that the industry has made significant advances in offering lenses that provide both cinematic image quality and broadcast integration capabilities.
For filmmakers and high-end corporate clients who want the look of cinema in a scalable, broadcast-capable truck environment, Aspiration 35 is seen as the industry's answer. According to Doug Bates, cinematic multi-camera shoots can now offer clients the best of both worlds from top to bottom.
The Aspiration 35 truck made its debut on July 8 at a special block party in Nashville, featuring hands-on demos, industry professionals, vendors, and industry groups. The event also showcased new products from local vendors like Elite Script's Jumbo Bright Teleprompter system and interactive experiences from media outlets such as the Cams Channel podcast.
For more information about TNDV and dbV Rentals, visit their respective websites. With Aspiration 35, TNDV Television is set to redefine the standards of cinematic multicamera productions, catering to the demands of the entertainment, corporate, and sports sectors. Traditional broadcast trucks are engineered for 1080i and 60p sports or news content, while Aspiration 35 is built to handle today's demand for cinematic aesthetics across these sectors.
- TNDV Television's latest addition, the Aspiration 35 truck, is packed with 4K technology for a cinematic workflow.
- The broadcaster's new truck, Aspiration 35, supports high-end video streaming capabilities, possibly up to 8K.
- In the heart of the Aspiration 35 truck, a robust infrastructure handles data and cloud computing for efficient content editing.
- The live production truck, Aspiration 35, comes with an ARRI Alexa 35 camera system for capturing HD images.
- The video production truck, Aspiration 35, offers live color grading for real-time adjustments during production.
- The post-production support in Aspiration 35 includes high-speed IP connections for smooth streaming and broadcast.
- The Ott (Over-the-top) content providers and television networks can leverage the Aspiration 35 truck's cinematic productions.
- Camera setups in Aspiration 35 can accommodate up to 12 Alexa 35 Live systems for multicamera productions.
- Aspiration 35 is set to revolutionize the entertainment, corporate, and sports sectors with its cinematic multicamera production capabilities.
