Amagi has provided Sports Studio with cloud streaming and monetization solutions for seamless channel distribution as part of this engagement. This relationship has been helpful for Sports Studio’s creation of Free Live Sports, which makes it easy for viewers to find their favorite sports channels among many other channels on the platform.

This partnership intends to improve how sports content reaches its target audience. Sports Studio is leveraging Amagi’s suite of solutions to empower sports rights holders to connect with their audience effectively on the Free Live Sports platform and across the entire FAST ecosystem.

Additionally, Sports Studio offers full-service channel creation and operation for rights holders who may lack internal capabilities, simplifying the process and expanding the reach of their sports content. This will enable content owners to monetize their content better via valuable distribution channels on top-tier streaming services secured by the Sports Studio team.

Free Live Sports’ lineup includes 120 dedicated FAST channels, including 40 premium sports channels provided by Amagi, making it one of the world’s largest collections of FAST sports.

Sports Studio selected Amagi because it is a one-stop technology partner that streamlines channel creation, distribution, and monetization for sports content rights holders, bridging a critical gap in the industry. The partnership is intended to create a go-to destination for sports fans, expand the audience reach for Sports Studio’s channel partners, and facilitate the distribution of new sports channels.

“This partnership with Sports Studio underscores Amagi’s commitment to growing audiences for our content partners,” said Srinivasan KA, Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Amagi. “By providing our robust cloud-based technology along with our content marketplace, we enable rights holders to reach new audiences effectively and streamline their content monetization efforts.”

“Partnering with Amagi is crucial in realizing our vision for a premier sports platform,” Sports Studio Co-President Cathy Rasenberger said. “Their comprehensive technology and deep understanding of the streaming ecosystem will enable us to offer unparalleled channel creation and distribution capabilities to sports rights holders. This will allow content creators to reach their target audience more effectively and monetize their content to its fullest potential.” 

Amagi provides a suite of channel creation, distribution, and monetization solutions. The company’s clients include some of the world’s biggest names, including A+E Networks UK, ABS-CBN, Astro, Cox Media Group, DAZN, Globo, Lionsgate Studio, NBCUniversal, Tastemade, and VIZIO.

Amagi will showcase its latest advancements at Booth [W1721] from April 6 to 9 at NAB 2025 in Las Vegas. To schedule a meeting and discover how Amagi’s AI-driven solutions can transform your broadcast and streaming workflows, visit: https://www.amagi.com/events/nab-show-las-vegas

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Stars from across the world including India’s Yuvraj Singh attend the race.

INDIA: The pulse-pounding excitement of Formula 1 returns to the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, with the eagerly anticipated 2024 Miami Grand Prix. Set to ignite the asphalt from May 3rd to 6th, this electrifying event marks the sixth round of the championship, promising thrills, spills, and scorching competition under the blazing Sunshine State skies.

Since its inception, the Miami Grand Prix has become a highlight of the F1 calendar, and this year’s edition at the Miami International Autodrome is poised to be nothing short of spectacular. With its 5.412-kilometer circuit boasting a heart-pounding 19 corners, fans can expect edge-of-the-seat action as drivers push themselves to the limit in pursuit of victory.

Expect wheel-to-wheel action as current championship leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull will look to maintain their dominance. However, with formidable challenges such as Carlos Sainz Jr and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and the tenacious Lando Norris of McLaren to dethrone him, Verstappen’s path to glory is far from guaranteed. Ferrari’s new look unveiled specially for the Miami Grand Prix will also catch the attention of the fans.

A special tribute will also be given to three-time F1 Champion Ayrton Senna in Miami, with the race weekend coming days after his 30th death anniversary. The race’s race control building will be decorated with a Senna mural by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra that celebrates his countryman’s life.

Against the backdrop of Miami’s iconic skyline and pulsating nightlife, the stage is set for a weekend of adrenaline-fueled excitement, where the battle for supremacy will unfold at breakneck speeds. From the roaring engines to the nail-biting overtakes, the 2024 Miami Grand Prix promises to be an unforgettable spectacle for fans and drivers alike, as Formula 1’s elite converge for a showdown like no other.

Besides action on the track, all eyes will be on some of the biggest stars who will be in the pit lane. This includes former cricketer Yuvraj Singh, Shakira, Ed Sheeran, pop star Camilla Cabello and NFL star Tom Brady amongst others.

What time would Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix & F1 Academy be broadcast in India? 

• Practice 1: 03 May 2024, Friday, 10:00 PM IST
• Sprint Qualifying:  03 May 2024, Friday, 02:00 AM IST
• Sprint: 04 May 2024, Saturday, 09:30 AM IST
• Qualifying: 05 May, Sunday, 01:30 AM IST
• Race: 06 May, Monday, 01:30 AM IST
• F1 Academy, First Practice, Friday 7:30 PM IST
• F1 Academy, Second Practice, Saturday 12:50 AM IST
• F1 Academy, Qualifying Session, Saturday, 7:55 PM IST
• F1 Academy, First Race, Saturday, 11:35 PM IST
• F1 Academy, Second Race, Sunday, 10:35 PM IST

How to watch Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and F1 Academy in India?

• F1 fans can catch all the action on FanCode’s mobile app (Android, iOS, TV), TV app available on Android TV, Fire TV Stick, Samsung TV and www.fancode.com. Race pass is available for Rs. 49 and season pass can be accessed at Rs. 749.

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According to the report, Airtel performed best compared to other operators in the quality of mobile live video streaming experience across the 40 largest cities in India by population, in the majority of these cities for overall Live Video Experience as well as for 5G Live Video Experience.

On mobile speeds in the stadiums, Airtel delivered overall download speeds of 30.5 Mbps and 5G download speeds of 274.5 Mbps. Airtel topped in the upload speeds in both overall and 5G upload speeds with 6.6 Mbps and 26.3 Mbps, respectively. Airtel’s upload speeds are 5.2 percent higher than Jio and 13 percent higher than Vodafone Idea.

Airtel users were able to spend 98.6 percent of their time connected to a better mobile network and 20.7 percent of their time with a 5G signal across ICC Cricket 2023 World Cup stadiums in India. Coming to Voice Apps Experience, Airtel scored 78.2 on a scale of 100, while scoring the highest percentage of 83.3 on 5G Voice App Experience.

Airtel dominates the charts in overall live video streaming experience in the 40 largest cities in India by population. Airtel tops in 23 cities, beating its rivals outright in 9 cities. In comparison, Jio is top in 22 cities, coming first in nine cities, and Vi is in 15 cities, beating every major operator in two cities (Lucknow and Mumbai).

On 5G Live Video Experience, according to the report, Airtel is leading with users enjoying top live video streaming experience on 5G in 36 out of 40 cities, of which it beats Jio outright in 11 cities. Airtel users were able to enjoy the best experience overall and 5G mobile live video streaming in Aurangabad, Indore, Jaipur, Nagpur, Nashik, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, and Vasai Virar.

The data samples were collected from March 1, 2023, to August 28, 2023, by OpenSignal, and this analysis includes data collected within 1000m from stadium coordinates.

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INDIA: Driven by its pursuit of innovation, Canon India launched the all-new innovative Pan, Tilt, Zoom (PTZ) remote cameras, namely CR-N500 and CR-N300 to meet the diverse needs of the broadcasting and streaming industry. Designed and customized for every segment ranging from Corporates and Broadcast/Production houses to houses of worship, Education segment, and Event Management, these cameras make workflows seamless with unrivaled clarity.

The new indoor cameras attest their adaptability to today’s hybrid working systems with astounding features such as one-person operation through the wide-angle up to 20x Optical Zoom lens for 4K UHD imaging. Creating a benchmark in broadcasting, the powerful portfolio is capable of supporting production houses with increased flexibility to simplify operations, allowing for a single operator to manage multiple cameras remotely.

Speaking about the new products, Mr. Manabu Yamazaki, President & CEO, of Canon India said “At Canon India, we are constantly analyzing new trends in the industry and the ways in which the broadcasting industry is shapeshifting since the pandemic. The sharp rise across the streaming and broadcasting arena has prompted the growth of video production and distribution in both live and recorded formats. Marking our foray into the remote camera category, the newly introduced products demonstrate our continuous commitment to bringing the most advanced imaging solutions to our customers. Addressing the varied needs of remote operations, these cameras are well poised to meet the changing demands of the customers in the broadcasting and streaming segment and we are confident that they will be received positively.”

Providing more insights about the new features of the cameras, Mr. K Bhaskhar, Senior Vice President – Business Imaging Solutions, Canon India said, “Over the years, Canon has emerged to be a trusted brand, well known for the innovative and reliable imaging solutions for customers across segments. Having established our footprint across multiple avenues and industries, we are proud to elevate our product proposition further, with the launch of new remote cameras, CR-N500 and CR-N300. With comprehensive innovative features, these are the ideal choice for varied production landscapes looking for workflow-compliant broadcasting solutions. Ensuring the operation of many cameras using a single operator, these remote cameras significantly ease the economic operational expenses and provide flexibility to customers. Further, with features like dual autofocus, numerous IP streaming, and control protocols, we look forward to new ways in which broadcasters will be able to engage their audience using our latest offerings.”

Canon CR-N500

The CR-N500 is a multi-faceted camera that targets the shooting and distribution of high-quality videos through a remote setting. This new system demonstrates the incredibly quick response time of the device during remote operations, whilst also offering flexible methods during video production and broadcasting, all controlled through a one-man operation setting.

Exemplary Broadcast Quality

To meet video production needs, CR-N500 is equipped with a 1.0-inch 4K UHD CMOS image sensor that captures up to 60fps in Full HD. Using 9-bladed Iris Diaphragm technology, the camera creates attractive and natural bokeh effects, whilst offering a high 15x optical zoom and wide-angle coverage to meet a producer’s shooting needs.

Enhanced Manoeuvrability

Introducing a four-axis correction mechanism, the CR-N500 is enabled for vertical and horizontal roll correction, along with an up-down/left-right correction, allowing users to maintain a proportional image regardless of the angle at which the video or image is shot. Powered by the Dual-pixel CMOS AF, the camera also shoots with an incredibly accurate auto-focus assistance technology with high speed and high precision.

One Man Operation

The CR-N500 also boasts a selection of remote-control applications, whether using the Infrared WL-N01 Remote or a paired Windows Surface Tablet, with the Remote Camera Controller Application installed, to allow one person to operate the entire camera from a remote locale. The various ways in which the CR-N500 can be used remotely via the above-mentioned methods also allow producers and cameramen enhanced flexibility in choosing their method of operation to suit the needs of their video production purpose. Users can use both Wi-Fi and infrared connectivity to activate the camera, with an indicative “Tally Lamp” near the lens to indicate whether the camera is in standby mode or not, with a red light indicating that it is on-air, whilst a green light to indicate when it is on standby.

Multi-Streaming Capabilities

The CR-N500 also supports a distribution total of three video streams at the same time, allowing users to work concurrently with one device. This can be achieved through the Network Device Interface protocol, as the camera also supports Real-time Transport protocol. The camera can output an HDMI/SDI video at a maximum of 30 FPS or less when distributing three channels but is also capable of distributing two video streams at 4K H.264 and 360p H.264 codecs at the same time.

Canon CR-N300

Equipped with a Hybrid Autofocus system that combines high-precision contrast AF at high-speed phases, this camera allows users to also make use of the impressive pre-set scene mode, which allows a shooting mode based on the subject environment. Equipped with a small yet mighty 20x optical zoom along with its wide-angle and high magnification, the CR-N300 covers a wide range of shooting needs, from simple web streaming to studio broadcast production.

Stay Connected

The Canon CR-N300 comes with USB connectivity, in addition to IP, SDI, and HDMI connectivity, allowing users to easily integrate their device with any web application. Through USB connectivity, a UVC connection is also available to allow users to directly connect their camera to a computer device, without the need for installing a third-party driver.

Incredible Clarity

Equipped with a 20x optical high magnification zoom lens that starts from 29.3mm and 1/2.3 types 4K UHD CMOS sensor, this device brings about a 3D real-time lens structure that validates its usage in all kinds of applications. Besides providing users with an amazingly quiet operational style, it also moves freely and responds in real-time for both zooming and image stabilization procedures.

Equipped with 8-bladed technology, the CR-N300’s circular aperture also helps to create aesthetically pleasing images and videos comparable to the professional range of lens offerings.

Highly Accessible

The CR-N300 also comes with multiple terminals, including a USB support connection that will allow producers to make use of this device regardless of their needs. The camera also supports high-efficiency video codecs, ranging from JPEG, H.264, and H.265, lowering the costs of storage whilst reducing the need for immense data scrubbing during transmission, and improving its accessibility and connectivity.

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