HI-POD NEWS

When UPN/ CBS wanted to produce a multi-camera live webcast of the TOP MODEL finale, they contacted HI-POD TV.

HI-POD supplied a 15 foot hi-pod, plus a trimmed down HI-POD TV system that could hook up and switch amongst multiple cameras . That final signal was sent via microwave back to the studio and ultimately encoded and webcast over the internet live.

HI-POD TV is capable of monitoring and switching 8 cameras, with 4 angles of instant replay. It can overlay graphics as well as insert commercials. Although originally created for live sports, HI-POD TV can easily be used for concerts, and red-carpet events. The end product can be webcast or (depending on the quality of the cameras) be broadcast.

To the left HI-POD operator (John Covarrubias) is capturing aerial shots of celebrities and TOP MODEL contestants arriving and walking down the red carpet. In both shots Tyra Banks is on the stage chatting with hosts April and Egypt.

Check out the red carpet show on the UPN website.