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Video Progetti is proud to announce that NVP S.p.A., one of the most innovative and fast-growing live production companies in Europe, has recently invested in more than 150 Grass Valley LDX 100 Series cameras. The purchase includes both the LDX 150 flagship model and the LDX 135 high-end model, strengthening NVP’s commitment to delivering premium UHD HDR content across Europe.

NVP has been a long-standing Grass Valley customer, with all its facilities fully equipped for native UHD HDR workflows. By adding the latest LDX 100 Series to its fleet, NVP extends the performance and reliability of its existing LDX 90 and LDX 80 systems, ensuring seamless integration and the same consistent quality that broadcasters and rights holders expect.

 

Unique features of the Grass Valley LDX 100 Series

• Native IP and SDI connectivity– enabling hybrid and future-proof workflows.
• UHD HDR and HD SDR simultaneous output– maximum flexibility for multi-format production.
• Unmatched image quality– superior dynamic range, color fidelity, and low-noise performance.
• Software-defined licensing– scalable features including super slow motion and advanced formats.
• Full integration with Grass Valley AMPP– cloud-native production and remote operation readiness.

“With the LDX 150 and LDX 135, we are not only investing in cameras – we are investing in the future of live production. In particular, the LDX 135 cameras have demonstrated exceptional performance in real-world field operations, delivering a clear step forward compared to the previous generation in terms of image quality, HDR handling, and overall consistency in demanding live environments.

These systems allow us to deliver UHD HDR productions with the highest level of reliability, while ensuring we can scale quickly as we expand across Europe.

Video Progetti and Grass Valley have been our trusted technology partners for many years, and this new step reinforces our shared commitment to innovation and excellence.”

— Ivan Pintabona, CTO of NVP

Carlo Struzzi, CEO of Video Progetti, added:

“NVP’s choice confirms once again how the LDX 100 Series represents the gold standard for live sports and entertainment production. We are proud to support NVP in its European expansion and to continue our collaboration with Grass Valley in delivering best-in-class technology.”

• About NVP SpA:

Founded in 2007, NVP has rapidly established itself as a benchmark in the national, European, and global television industry. Thanks to a constant focus on innovation and a passion for technology, the company has grown quickly, often anticipating market trends.

Today, NVP is recognized as a leader in innovative broadcast services—both live and remote—collaborating with major international broadcasters, production companies, and clients who value its strong commitment to innovation as well as the exceptional expertise and professionalism of its team.

With a fleet of state-of-the-art OB Vans and Flypacks, NVP delivers productions in HD, UHD-HDR, and 4K. These advanced capabilities allow the company to manage events of any scale worldwide, offering cutting-edge solutions that set new standards in the broadcasting and digital industries.

 

• About Video Progetti Srl:

LEADER IN LINEAR/VOD TELEVISION AND CINEMA TECHNOLOGY TRADE.

Video Progetti S.r.l. is a leading Italian company which has been working for over 20 years in the distribution and integration of professional equipment for television, cinema and telecommunications. Having offices both in Rome and Milan, Video Progetti is constantly in touch with the key players in these fields and participates in the development of the broadcast industry by offering our clients the most up-to-date production technology.

Video Progetti has always kept up-to-date with the latest IT, telecommunications and entertainment market trends. We are an integral part of a global distribution network for some of the most respected brands and this, together with our technological know-how, allows us to deal efficiently with every kind of broadcasting project from planning stage to completion. In addition, we supply a wide range of products and solutions for post-production houses.

Our success stems from a detailed evaluation of customers’ needs and from the ability to integrate and adapt our products to create innovative and highly efficient systems. Furthermore, we pride ourselves on excellent client support and post-sales technical assistance.

Video Progetti has proved itself to be a valid and reliable partner, even for the most ambitious projects, in which we supply technological skill and financial capability together with imagination and creativity.

Rome, September 1st 2025 – Video Progetti, a leading system integrator and technology reseller in the broadcast and media sector, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a major tender by RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana, for the supply of a cutting-edge UHD-HD video switching solution.

The winning proposal is built around Grass Valley’s renowned K-Frame video processing engine, widely recognized for its versatility, performance, and reliability. The system architecture allows seamless integration with all modular control panels from the Grass Valley range, including Kayenne, Karrera, Korona, offering unmatched configuration flexibility to meet the operational needs of a modern production environment.

In line with the technical specifications outlined in the RAI tender, the proposed solution ensures maximum compatibility and future-readiness, supporting both IP and SDI signal standards. This includes ST 2110-20/30/40, ST 2022-7, NMOS IS-04/05 protocols, as well as legacy UHD-SDI, 3G-SDI, and HD-SDI formats. Such hybrid flexibility makes the K-Frame the ideal switching platform for RAI’s evolving production workflows.

K-Frame proven performance ensures operational continuity, technical excellence, and ease of integration with existing infrastructures.

The project also includes comprehensive professional services, commissioning, and training programs, as explicitly required in the tender specifications. These services will be delivered directly by Video Progetti, guaranteeing local support and high-level technical expertise throughout the implementation process.

As Carlo Struzzi, Video Progetti CEO, commented “We are proud to continue supporting Italy’s national broadcaster with best-in-class broadcast technology. This award reaffirms our long-standing relationship with RAI and our ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, reliable solutions to the country’s most demanding media professionals.”

Gabriele Vaccaro, Head of Video Systems Engineering at RAI, commented “We are pleased to extend our collaboration with Video Progetti by adopting Grass Valley’s K-Frame technology as part of our ongoing modernization efforts. This solution ensures we maintain the highest production standards while embracing the flexibility of hybrid infrastructures. Reliability, interoperability, and ease of integration were key factors in our evaluation, and the proposed system fully met our expectations.”

For further information, please contact:
alessandro.capitani@videoprogetti.it
www.videoprogetti.it

 

About Video Progetti Srl:

LEADER IN LINEAR/VOD TELEVISION AND CINEMA TECHNOLOGY TRADE.

Video Progetti S.r.l. is a leading Italian company which has been working for over 20 years in the distribution and integration of professional equipment for television, cinema and telecommunications. Having offices both in Rome and Milan, Video Progetti is constantly in touch with the key players in these fields and participates in the development of the broadcast industry by offering our clients the most up-to-date production technology.
Video Progetti has always kept up-to-date with the latest IT, telecommunications and entertainment market trends. We are an integral part of a global distribution network for some of the most respected brands and this, together with our technological know-how, allows us to deal efficiently with every kind of broadcasting project from planning stage to completion. In addition, we supply a wide range of products and solutions for post-production houses.

Our success stems from a detailed evaluation of customers’ needs and from the ability to integrate and adapt our products to create innovative and highly efficient systems. Furthermore, we pride ourselves on excellent client support and post-sales technical assistance.

Video Progetti has proved itself to be a valid and reliable partner, even for the most ambitious projects, in which we supply technological skill and financial capability together with imagination and creativity.

 

Video Progetti Srl – Via Cosimo Tornabuoni 21, 00166 Roma (RM) – +39 066129641
Sede di Milano: Via Rivoltana 35, 20096 Pioltello (MI) – +39 0289305809

Milan, January 14, 2025 – Video Progetti, a leader in broadcast systems integration, is pleased to announce the supply and installation of three Grass Valley LDX 98 cameras for VideoSystem Production. This acquisition marks a significant advancement in VideoSystem’s live production capabilities, enabling superior image quality and unprecedented flexibility.

Cutting-Edge Technology for High-Quality Productions

The Grass Valley LDX 98 cameras, part of the renowned LDX series, deliver exceptional performance, ensuring outstanding color reproduction and optimal exposure latitude even in challenging lighting conditions. These features make them ideal for sports productions, live events, and high-end shows.

The LDX 98 cameras are software-upgradable to 4K-UHD and support Super Slow Motion up to 6x, ensuring long-term technological value and a strong return on investment.

The setup is further enhanced by the XCU ENTERPRISE base stations, which provide remarkable operational flexibility with interchangeable docks, allowing for quick and seamless transitions between different studios or external unit configurations. This feature makes them particularly well-suited for dynamic, large-scale productions such as live events and sports competitions.

With the integration of these new cameras and XCU units into their workflow, VideoSystem Production can now efficiently and flexibly meet the most complex client demands while maintaining top-tier production standards.

Client Testimonial

Sandro Chiappa, Managing Director of VideoSystem Production, stated:

“The acquisition of the new Grass Valley LDX 98 cameras marks a strategic milestone for our company, completing our fleet of 10 UHD cameras in the Unità10 12G. This investment further strengthens our technological lineup, which already includes the reliable Grass Valley LDX 86N, and aligns with our goal of pushing the boundaries of quality and performance. We were looking for a cutting-edge solution that could ensure high standards of reliability and flexibility, and the LDX 98 proved to be the ideal choice. Thanks to Video Progetti’s support, we quickly integrated this technology into our workflows, offering our clients the very best in innovation and quality.”

A Trusted Partner for Innovation

Video Progetti worked closely with the VideoSystem Production team to fully understand their operational needs, providing not only the cameras but also technical support and consulting to optimize the implementation process.

Conclusion

With this installation, Video Progetti reaffirms its role as a leading partner for next-generation broadcast solutions. The collaboration with VideoSystem Production once again highlights the company’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technologies and tailored services to ensure its clients’ success.

Press Release:

Alessandro Capitani, Senior Marketing Consultant, Video Progetti

Commercial Contact:

Nicola Di Fabio, Sales Manager, Video Progetti

About Video Progetti

Video Progetti S.r.l. is an Italian leader in the engineering and integration of professional equipment for television, cinema, and media. With offices in Rome and Milan, the company has been supporting the broadcast industry’s key players for over 20 years, providing innovative technologies and tailored solutions.

About VideoSystem Production

VideoSystem Production is an Italian company specializing in the production of high-quality audiovisual content, with a strong focus on sports, institutional events, theater, fashion shows, conventions, entertainment, and news programming. For years, it has been a benchmark for creative and technological solutions in the audiovisual production industry.

“Spazio Pubblico” by CGIL: A new era for multimedia conferencing powered by Vizrt’s TriCaster and Video Progetti

Rome, 25 November – The “Spazio Pubblico” conference hall, located in the heart of the capital and managed by the FP Funzione Pubblica division of CGIL, has undergone a major upgrade thanks to an innovative multimedia system designed and delivered by Video Progetti. This cutting-edge space is now equipped to handle meetings, internal events, and streamed conferences with professional-grade production quality, enabled by Vizrt’s TriCaster Mini 4K system and other top-tier technologies.

“Spazio Pubblico CGIL” includes a main conference hall with 140 seats on the ground floor and a second, more intimate 75-seat room on the first floor, both connected to a centralized control room that allows simultaneous or independent event management. The goal of the project entrusted to Video Progetti was to integrate an all-in-one production system capable of supporting recording, streaming, and interaction with both on-site and remote speakers.

A Tailor-Made System

With Vizrt’s TriCaster Mini 4K, operators can easily and intuitively manage:

• Video switching, including control of BirdDog X1 PTZ cameras and predefined presets
• Audio management through a Yamaha DM3S digital mixer and Sennheiser microphones, including mix-minus for videoconferencing
• Integration of video sources from PCs, social platforms (Skype, Zoom, Teams), and external clips
• Creation of professional content with transitions (wipes/dissolves), graphics, titles, and custom logos
• Live streaming to platforms such as YouTube, Facebook Live, and the CGIL web portal

Designed to be operated by a single technician, the system ensures smooth production even in complex scenarios, such as interaction between in-room speakers and remote participants.

Client Testimonial

Paolo Terrasi, Organizational Secretary of FP CGIL Rome and Lazio, commented:

“Thanks to the project and installation by Video Progetti and the TriCaster technology from Vizrt, we can now offer a complete and versatile solution, ideal both for the internal needs of FP CGIL and for anyone interested in using our ‘Spazio Pubblico’. Its ease of use and the quality of the final output have allowed us to make a significant leap forward in the media management of the facility.”

A Future-Proof Engineered System

The success of this integration reflects Video Progetti’s ability to design and implement advanced technologies, including:

• Vizrt TriCaster Mini 4K, the core of the all-in-one system
• BirdDog X1 PTZ cameras for dynamic and precise shooting
• Yamaha DM3S audio mixer and Sennheiser microphones for pristine acoustics
• Genelec and Yamaha speakers for high-quality sound reinforcement

Conclusion

With this installation, “Spazio Pubblico CGIL” stands out as a benchmark in the multimedia management of conference environments. Video Progetti reinforces its expertise in delivering bespoke solutions across a wide range of applications. Each phase of the project—from needs assessment to final delivery—was handled with a highly customized approach, demonstrating how thoughtful technological integration can unlock new possibilities for conference centers and event spaces.

Press Contact:

Alessandro Capitani, Senior Marketing Consultant, Video Progetti

Sales Contact:

Nicola Di Fabio, Sales Manager, Video Progetti

Video Progetti S.r.l. is a leading Italian company with more than 20 years of experience in engineering and integrating professional equipment for television, cinema, and telecommunications. With offices in Rome and Milan, Video Progetti maintains constant contact with major industry players and contributes to the evolution of the broadcast sector by offering customers the most advanced production technologies available.

Always aligned with the latest trends in IT, telecommunications, and media entertainment, Video Progetti is an integral part of the global distribution network for several prestigious brands. Thanks to its technical know-how, the company efficiently manages all kinds of broadcast projects—from planning to execution—while also providing a wide range of products and solutions for post-production facilities.

Its success stems from careful assessment of customer needs and the ability to integrate and adapt products to create innovative, highly efficient systems. Video Progetti also stands out for its excellent customer support and high-quality after-sales technical service.

A trusted and reliable partner, Video Progetti supports even the most ambitious projects by combining technological expertise and financial strength with imagination and creativity.

LaserFilm

Italy’s LaserFilm post-production studio has experienced a steady rise in 4K projects. Its TV and film production clients are shifting to 4K resolution, mainly based on DPX format, to meet consumer expectations for pristine, detailed visuals. LaserFilm is deeply committed to supporting cutting-edge technologies, including the latest 4K formats. But working with uncompressed DPX files pushed the studio’s existing SAN to its limits.

Team members required high-performance storage that would allow them to work with large files. At the same time, the studio needed a scalable environment that could support continuously growing data volumes. Any new storage system also had to provide fast, simple access to files regardless of what operating system and applications team members use. And to facilitate efficient collaboration, the storage environment had to be centralized.

Implementing Centralized Storage with Quantum
With input from Video Progetti, a solution provider and system integrator for media studios, LaserFilm selected Quantum’s StorNext File System running on the high-performance Xcellis appliance. Xcellis with StorNext provides the foundation for a centralized, tiered storage environment that integrates high-performance disk, high-capacity disk, data tape, and (eventually for LaserFilm) cloud storage.

“We selected Quantum storage as it is the best-performing storage solution and delivers an exceptional quality-cost ratio,” says Andrea Di Nardo, managing director of LaserFilm. “The Quantum StorNext solution enabled us to centralize extremely fast storage, provide easy access to files from all workstations, and enforce some discipline for using storage as part of the creative process.”

Enabling 4K Workflows with High-Performance Storage
The high-performance Xcellis appliance allows LaserFilm team members to work efficiently with large, uncompressed 4K files. With a highly responsive experience for editing tasks, color grading, visual effects processing, and more, the LaserFilm team can meet extremely short turnaround times.

Providing Fast, Simple Access to Files
With a centralized storage environment, team members can find files quickly, across tiers. Because StorNext supports a full range of post-production applications and workstation operating systems, team members can tap into the storage environment without altering their workflows. They can access files from Windows, UNIX, or Linux workstations just as easily as from Mac workstations. Simple access to files has been particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the StorNext solution, LaserFilm employees have been able to stay productive, collaborate efficiently, and meet tight deadlines—all while working from home.

Gaining Scalability for the Future
The Xcellis solution enables LaserFilm to expand its environment seamlessly as the number and resolution of files continue to grow. Designed specifically for service-oriented post-production houses, the Xcellis solution scales under a single file system. As the studio takes on more and more 4K projects, LaserFilm can store all of the files in one place and continue to provide easy, collaborative access for all of its team members.

Machine Learning and AI also added to the OB7 van

Roma, Italy _ 8 March, 2021

Cementing their ongoing working relationship with production company and long-standing client NVP, Video Progetti have recently concluded a program of advising and supplying a range of ground-breaking UHD and HDR-ready production and broadcast technologies as part of NVP’s newest OB7 Van fleet upgrade.

A collaborative project headed by NVP’s CEO Ivan Pintabona, with bodywork completed by Tommasini, Video Progetti’s recommendation for technical setup represents the strategic backbone of the project. With Pintabona’s intention to make the OB7 the Flagship of the NVP fleet, the ability to deliver UHD and HDR productions was the central point of focus. But in line with Video Progetti’s wider philosophy of client engagement, it was important to think not only of the deployment of cutting-edge solutions, but instead the wider business case of the organisation, the strategic contribution of each technological element and their interplay within the installation as a whole – both in terms of technological integration as well as logistics and ergonomics.

This resulted in the inclusion of both 5G public internet access and an exceptionally flexible and powerful Sirius 800 hybrid router to facilitate direct connection with final users; allowing them to interact with live content through the distribution system. Machine learning and artificial intelligence tools also constitute a significant advancement in this new OB7 van.

Based around the aforementioned Sirius 800 router, the following solutions were integrated:

• GV LDX86N Cameras (with the van capable of accommodating up to 32): The IP connectivity, 4K shooting capabilities and 6x slow motion functionality of these cameras make them versatile in application, but particularly suited to sports production; where slow motion and exceptional detail help to communicate emotion and energy as much as action. Most significantly though, these cameras integrate Grass Valley’s Creative Grading camera control solution, which GV state ‘transforms camera shading from what was numeric on/off thinking to a holistic view of organic curves and colour shaping’ – placing far greater and more intuitive creative control in the hands of NVP’s camera operators.
• GV Kahuna switcher: Suitable across a range of production applications, the Kahuna mixer delivers 2 M/Es, 24 keyers and 36 key layers, shared across multiple production, as well as advanced 3D DVE and new 2.5D resize engines, facilitating greater control over mix effects.
• GV KMX-3921 Multiviewer: Optimized to reduce space and power consumption, the KMX-3921 delivers up to 48 multiviewer outputs per 4 RU frame, expandable to 256 outputs when connected to an upstream router. Facilitating 4K and HDR outputs, it offers the fastest processing on the market and is a key facilitator of NVP’s live-production outputs.
• Five Telestream Prisms: This SDI/IP Waveform Monitor allows shaders and editors exceptional insight into – and control over – luminance and exposure, enhancing both the technical detail and creative composition of the broadcast.
• Telestream SPG: For the provision of accurate, stable, and reliable signals in SDI/IP broadcast environments.
• TV Logic Monitors: For exceptional image clarity and accurate representation of the broadcast image.
• Lawo Audio Mixer and Wohler Audio Monitor: Optimised for IP production environments, Lawo and Wohler continue to represent a global standard in audio mixing and monitoring, and provide versatility, flexibility and full control over the audio workflow.
  

Set to be deployed for both national and international productions, NVP’s OB7 van has already completed its first major undertaking; live coverage of the the Napoli vs Spezia ‘serie A’ football match.

“We were delighted with how the van performed”, said Ivan Pintabona, speaking of its first outing on the 6^th of January. “The technologies deployed not only facilitated the creation of an exceptionally high-quality broadcast, but they worked together seamlessly and were intuitive for the team to use. This kind of installation contributes to NVP’s overall strategic position in the market. It achieves this firstly by cementing our reputation for quality broadcast and an ability to always meet the demands of clients, and ultimately, viewers. But more than this, it contributes to our operational efficiency and our organisational flexibility; with IP connectivity to the cloud and a decent set of wheels, we can go anywhere and undertake any kind of project. As usual, Video Progetti’s expertise sits at the heart of our innovation and progress in the field of production”.

Speaking on the nature of their working relationship, CEO for Video Progetti Carlo Struzzi commented: “Working with NVP is always a pleasure. After a number of OB van projects undertaken together, we have a real understanding in terms of vision and purpose – particularly in relation to the idea that technology represents a tool for enhanced creativity, not an end in itself. It’s a symbiotic relationship where we build on the expertise, knowledge and enthusiasm of each other”.

Further information on Video Progetti and its products is available at  www.videoprogetti.it

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About NVP

Founded in 2007 by brothers Ivan, Massimo and Natalino Pintabona, NVP provides a broad range of outside broadcast services to broadcast and corporate customers worldwide. Headquartered in Rome, the company also has offices in Messina and Milan. With 30 employees and a roster of 200 freelance staff, the company is divided into two business areas – one providing broadcast and OB truck services, and the other focusing on the creative aspects of delivering high quality content. This makes NVP uniquely capable of serving the broad range of requirements of a wide variety of companies.

About Video Progetti

Video Progetti is a leading Italian broadcast distributor and system integrator, representing the industry’s highest profile brands and with numerous blue chip clients. The company has a 20+ year track record in addressing complex challenges and delivering solutions that are innovative, flexible and cost-effective. Video Progetti’s expertise encompasses all areas of broadcast – from the creation of new infrastructures through the development of SNG systems to the delivery of OB vans and playout centres.

Video Progetti Contact:

Carlo Struzzi

Tel: +39 066129641

Email: info@videoprogetti.it

Press Contact:

Xpresso Communications

Fiorenza Mella

Tel  +31 715238210

Email  fiorenza@xpressocommunications.com

The installation of mobile screens provides aesthetic depth and operational flexibility

Roma, Italy _ 1^st February 2021

Italian System Integrator Video Progetti today announces successful completion of a studio enhancement for Italian regional broadcaster RTV38, based around the installation of versatile Unilumin LED Walls.

RTV38 is a regional private broadcaster founded in 1975 and headquartered near Firenze, Italy. It maintains four studios with a focus on producing and broadcasting news, topical content and talk shows. Video Progetti completed an initial installation for them three years ago, when the studios were fully refurbished. At the time, Video Progetti guided them on the purchase and installation of different LED Video Walls (of sizes up to 29m) to provide backgrounds, graphics and overlays for remote connections.

Due to the success of the collaboration during the initial refurbishment of the studios, when RTV38 identified a need to change the existing setup of their studios, they were keen to reach out to Video Progetti again and re-establish a working relationship.

RTV38 were motivated to engage in a restructure of the existing studio setup by virtue of the changes that have necessarily been introduced in response to the altered operating conditions of 2020. Aesthetically, RTV38 wanted to add depth to their studios, whilst practically, they needed an ability to further subdivide space and use it in a flexible manner, particularly because they had added the production and streaming of corporate events to their operational model.

Video Progetti – who hold more than twenty years of experience in the field of systems design, architecture and implementation – advised on the installation of four Unilumin vertical columns (1m x 3m) which are mounted on wheels; meaning they can be manipulated as required to create more flexible studio spaces.

Carlo Struzzi, CEO of Video Progetti, said: “Unilum LED walls were selected due to the reliability of the product, the exceptional image quality and brightness, their suitability for use in a broadcast setting, and the flexibility and ease of initial mounting and ongoing reconfiguration according to need ”.

Video Progetti also handled connection of the walls with a media server for incoming  and outgoing feeds.

By careful consultation with RTV38 and an understanding of not only their technical needs, but their business needs as well, Video Progetti were able to deliver a solution which provided the required flexibility of operation, and upheld the crisp and elegant aesthetic that is the mark of RTV38’s production environment.

Fabrizio Bocci, CTO of RTV38, said of the installation: “We’ve always felt comfortable working with Video Progetti. They are careful in establishing our creative needs, and then identifying suitable technological solutions. In this case, the pandemic has seen a rise in demand for professional-level productions from corporate entities seeking to stream their conferences and leverage online platforms for communications and sales. The RTV38 studios had huge potential to accommodate this market, and Video Progetti guided us in creating a design that not only facilitated this type of production, but also enhanced our traditional broadcasting too”.

Further information on Video Progetti and its products is available at  www.videoprogetti.it

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About Video Progetti

Video Progetti is a leading Italian broadcast distributor and system integrator, representing the industry’s highest profile brands and with numerous blue chip clients. The company has a 20+ year track record in addressing complex challenges and delivering solutions that are innovative, flexible and cost-effective. Video Progetti’s expertise encompasses all areas of broadcast – from the creation of new infrastructures through the development of SNG systems to the delivery of OB vans and playout centres.

About RTV38

RTV38 is a regional private broadcaster founded in 1975 and headquartered near Firenze, Italy.

It maintains four studios with a focus on producing and broadcasting news, topical content and talk shows. They recently started providing content production and streaming services for corporate events.

More info is available at: http://www.rtv38.com/wordpress/#

Video Progetti Contact:

Carlo Struzzi

Tel: +39 066129641

Email: info@videoprogetti.it

Press Contact:

Xpresso Communications

Fiorenza Mella

Tel  +31 715238210

Email  fiorenza@xpressocommunications.com

MAM, newsroom, playout and headend services to facilitate network reliability and efficiency

Roma, Italy _ 13 January, 2021

Video Progetti today announces completion of a full ecosystem installation for leading Italian broadcaster Retecapri, including MAM, newsroom, playout and headend.

With twenty years of experience in the field of systems design, architecture and implementation – covering the full spectrum of broadcast and media project management –  Video Progetti were ideally placed to work with Retecapri in establishing their broadcast needs and implementing an appropriate solution.

Part of Television Broadcasting System, Retecapri focus on the development and broadcast of independent programming, particularly in relation to Classic and Arthouse films, Neapolitan and Italian comedies, and both classic and modern cartoons. Key to the upgrade of their infrastructure were elements which delivered reliable and resilient outputs, and conformed to a reasonable budget.

By assuming responsibility for the project from initiation to completion, and through the full broadcast workflow, Video Progetti were able to assemble and coordinate the best available products in each category, and ensure their compatibility and seamless integration with one another. Video Progetti therefore installed an SDI-based set of broadcast components orientated around the Grass Valley GV matrix – chosen for its status as one of the most space efficient and cost effective SDI routers in the field, as well as the ready compatibility offered by Grass Valley products.

The chosen infrastructure also included an Etere Media Asset Management system (MAM), along with Etere’s NUNZIO NRCS newsroom software. The choice of Etere MAM was based on the need to maximise the value that Retecapri holds in its extensive archives of original content, whilst the Etere NUNZIO was selected based on Retecapri’s desire for a logical, straightforward and streamlined approach to newsroom workflow; from story planning to playout. The extensive range of features in relation to planning, coordination and editing embodied in the NUNZIO software made it the ideal choice. This was combined with installation of a Portaprompt Teleprompter, chosen for robustness, reliability and ease-of-use.  Server functionality was also provided by Etere.

The Playout and News infrastructure are based on latest Supermicro server’s while the headend is built around latest cutting edge FPGA HD encoding technology. The overall system is composed by six channels featuring 1+1 redundancy, and represents a compact – and thus energy-saving – addition to the Grass Valley broadcast infrastructure that Video Progetti assembled for Retecapri’.

“We are exceptionally happy with the system that Video Progetti have delivered to us” said Costantino Federico, Managing Director of Retecapri. “Not only does it meet the needs of our network on a technological level, but the quality of their service was of the highest order; close personal consultation, open communication, and careful adherence to deadlines and budget,” he concluded.

Speaking of their experience as service provider, Carlo Struzzi, CEO of Video Progetti said: “We work on an international level and take pride in working closely with all of our clients. But there has been a particular pleasure in working with Retecapri, whose broadcasting history and catalogue of classic Italian content hold a strong place in many of our hearts”. He continued: “We believe the system we have developed for Retecapri will ensure that they are able to continue to deliver the highest quality of content to Italian audiences across the country for years to come”.

Further information on Video Progetti and its products is available at  www.videoprogetti.it

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About Retecapri

Retecapri is a leading generalist local broadcaster in Southern Italy founded in 1977 by the brothers Costantino and Claudio Federico. It has an independent programming based mainly on classic and arthouse films, Neapolitan and Italian comedies, entertainment programs and cartoons. The most beautiful cartoons broadcast in preview from ‘Jeeg Robot’ to ‘Lady Oscar’, from ‘Lum’ to ‘Great Mazinger’, and the television series including ‘Chips’ and ‘My friend Arnold’ are historic.

More info is available at https://www.telecapri.it/

About Video Progetti

Video Progetti is a leading Italian broadcast distributor and system integrator, representing the industry’s highest profile brands and with numerous blue chip clients. The company has a 20+ year track record in addressing complex challenges and delivering solutions that are innovative, flexible and cost-effective. Video Progetti’s expertise encompasses all areas of broadcast – from the creation of new infrastructures through the development of SNG systems to the delivery of OB vans and playout centres.

Video Progetti Contact:

Carlo Struzzi

Tel: +39 066129641

Email: info@videoprogetti.it

Press Contact:

Xpresso Communications

Fiorenza Mella

Tel  +31 715238210

Email  fiorenza@xpressocommunications.com

Zero6 combines leading edge technology with elegance and comfort

Roma, Italy _ 31 October 2019

Italian broadcast systems distributor and systems integrator Video Progetti has announced that it has completed the systems integration of Zero6, the latest addition to Soul Movie’s outside broadcast fleet.

With more than 10 years’ experience in production and post-production in the Italian entertainment business, Soul Movie is headquartered in Rome with offices in Milan.

Zero6 has already been put to use for the production of Mediaset’s Eurogames 2019 (the new name for Giochi Senza Frontiere/Games Without Frontiers/Jeux Sans Frontiers) – amusing games between European nations, with 300 competitors and 30 teams – which began to air in September.

With 70 square metres of floor space – enough to accommodate 36 crew and guests in comfort – Zero6 was architected and designed by Soul Movie to its usual standards of leading edge technology, elegance and comfort. It includes two video galleries and two sound galleries, and can be used simultaneously for the same event by two different broadcasters. The machine room includes a separate area for technical maintenance for the chief engineer.

“We have worked with Soul Movie for five years, and have always enjoyed how they combine advanced technology requirements with their highly developed aesthetic sense to create spaces that not only deliver extraordinary functionality and flexibility, but also a very pleasant working environment,” said Carlo Struzzi, CEO of Video Progetti. “As always, it’s been a pleasure to work with Soul Movie on helping create this exciting new facility.”

The van controls 28 Grass Valley or Sony cameras, and supports UHD, HDR and SDI quadrant and features a Grass Valley Sirius 850, the largest router installed in an OB van in Italy.

“Sirius 800 routers are the most powerful, versatile routers available,” said Francesco de Siena, CEO and owner of Soul Movie,” and so are ideal for a state-of-the-art facility like Zero6. They offer redundancy, expansion and unique processing capability, plus the highest capacity multiviewer outputs on the market.”

“It’s been wonderful to work with Video Progetti to see our vision for Zero6 come to life,” he continued. “We work for some of the highest profile organizations in the entertainment sector, delivering the highest quality standards in production and audio visual post production – and Video Progetti has been key in enabling us to continue to do that.”

Zero6 also includes a Sony video mixer and Lawo audio mixer. Additionally, the van features Lawo’s VSM – The Broadcast Control System VSM brings together all the requirements for a flexible broadcast operation, with its ‘everything under one roof’ philosophy uniting technical devices and operators in a highly flexible way. User panels and interfaces can be configured without limitation to meet the requirements of different workflows and applications, while the whole system is under redundant control.

Furthermore the Zero6 is equipped with a 6 RU 460-port Clear-Com  Digital Matrix that includes the new V-Series Iris 24-key 2RU Rotary Panel. The system is multi-frame expandable and it enables redundant non-blocking fiber, intelligent trunking between systems over Ethernet/IP (Dante or AES67) or MADI. The Clear-Com intercom is integrated with a FreeSpeak II digital wireless system in order to meet the complex production requirements of live performance, entertainment and sports events.

Further information on Video Progetti and its products is available at  www.videoprogetti.it

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About Soul Movie

With more than 16 years’ experience in production and post-production in the Italian entertainment business, Soul Movie continues to invest in technology in order to provide the most efficient solutions to its customers.  Headquartered in Rome with offices in Milan (Cologno Monzese), the company also offers rental services and organises workshops and training to keep broadcast operators updated on new technologies. See more at www.soulmovie.tv.

About Video Progetti

Video Progetti is a leading Italian broadcast distributor and system integrator, representing the industry’s highest profile brands and with numerous blue chip clients. The company has a 20+ year track record in addressing complex challenges and delivering solutions that are innovative, flexible and cost-effective. Video Progetti’s expertise encompasses all areas of broadcast – from the creation of new infrastructures through the development of SNG systems to the delivery of OB vans and playout centres.

Video Progetti Contact:

Carlo Struzzi

Tel: +39 066129641

Email: info@videoprogetti.it

Helps NVP respond to rapid growth in demand

Roma, Italy _ 28 August 2019- Italian broadcast distributor and systems integrator Video Progetti today announced that it’s working on a third project with leading outside broadcast facilities company NVP. Video Progetti had previously delivered two outside broadcast trucks to NVP, and has now been asked to consult on a third in response to the rapidly increasing demand for its services that NVP is experiencing.

OB4 was delivered to NVP two years ago, with OB6 supplied in 2018. Concurrently, NVP commissioned Video Progetti to upgrade OB4 to the same specification as OB6 – and has now ordered a third OB truck with the same flexible functionality and high performance as the previous units.

NVP was founded in 2007, and rapidly rose to prominence not only in Italy, but also internationally with its reputation for deploying the most current technologies supported by highly specialised teams. The company provides facilities for major sports – including football, volleyball and motorcycle racing – as well as television, movie and concert events, with highly developed expertise in responding to the technical, creative and content requirements of broadcasters and corporate customers.  NVP counts many of the highest profile broadcasters among its numerous customers.

“We have worked with NVP since the company was founded,” said Carlo Struzzi, CEO of Video Progetti. “They trust us implicitly, and value the responsive, knowledgeable support we’re able to provide. What makes NVP an excellent company to work with is that we inspire each other whenever we start talking about a new project such as a new OB truck. They have a way of thinking that reflects ours – that choosing and using the right technologies and products can not only enable the broadest possible range of customer requirements to be satisfied, but also that they can continue to do so well into the future.”

NVP’s two OB trucks are ideal for the coverage of live sports events considering that the second truck can always be acting as a hot backup.

The additional OB truck is also planned to be 14 metres in length and capable of being expanded to a working area of 65 square metres. The trucks are capable of 45 minutes of autonomous operation, thanks to the inclusion of 400 kilogram batteries. A team of 35 operators can be accommodated in the dual video and audio production galleries.

Support is provided for 28 4K resolution cameras and 30 Ultra HD/HDR streams, although Video Progetti’s open architecture design of the trucks ensures they can be cost-effectively and easily upgraded to take advantage of future technology developments such as 8K resolution.

“Our company was founded by myself and my two brothers – Massimo and Natalino – out of our shared passion for this industry,” said Ivan Pintabona, technical director of NVP. “We have always focused on innovation – we spend a lot of time ensuring we keep up to date with the latest technology developments to ensure that what we’re doing is delivering the best value to our customers. But: we’re also very conscious that technology is not an end in itself – it’s a means to an end, and that end is using our creativity and our ability to think differently, to deliver solutions to our customers that respond to their specific needs, and that are of the highest quality. We like to think of ourselves as masters of technology – not slaves to it.”

Further information on Video Progetti and its products is available at: www.videoprogetti.it

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About NVP

Founded in 2007 by brothers Ivan, Massimo and Natalino Pintabona, NVP provides a broad range of outside broadcast services to broadcast and corporate customers worldwide. Headquartered in Rome, the company also has offices in Messina and Milan. With 30 employees and a roster of 200 freelance staff, the company is divided into two business areas – one providing broadcast and OB truck services, and the other focusing on the creative aspects of delivering high quality content. This makes NVP uniquely capable of serving the broad range of requirements of a wide variety of companies.

About Video Progetti

Video Progetti is a leading Italian broadcast distributor and system integrator, representing the industry’s highest profile brands and with numerous blue chip clients. The company has a 20+ year track record in addressing complex challenges and delivering solutions that are innovative, flexible and cost-effective. Video Progetti’s expertise encompasses all areas of broadcast – from the creation of new infrastructures through the development of SNG systems to the delivery of OB vans and playout centres.

 Video Progetti Contact:

Carlo Struzzi
Tel: +39 066129641
Email: info@videoprogetti.it

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