Why does a score have to be shown on a special screen when the player’s name badge could show that same information? Discrete switches, technology embedded in costumes, wearable screens and intelligent props are all possible with new developments in small scale low powered computing. We’ve solved the practical problems enabling IoT systems and displays to work reliably in a studio environment for a full day of rehearsing and recording.
Kinetic Pixel’s 2015 showreel demonstrates the wide range of graphics and technology solutions we provide for Light Entertainment, Quizzes and Events.
For the 2015 Virgin Disruptors Conference Kinetic Pixel supplied and managed multiple channels of Skype TX and delivered our Group Video Call graphics system to bring remote contributors from education providers Teach For All and The Khan Academy into a lively debate entitled ‘Is Education Keeping Up With The 21st Century?’
Building on our experience with Skype TX, we’ve come up with something that will enable broadcasters to easily simulate a Skype Group Video Call (GVC) using multiple channels of Skype TX. Integrating Skype TX with our real-time graphics systems and experience with live automation and control means that a single operator can easily manage multiple calls, animating on cue and resolving to additional graphics as required.
Kinetic Pixel are experts with Skype TX. We can integrate it into your technical workflow and get the highest quality content from contributors on any platform, be it mobile, PC, tablets or smart TVs.
According the The Huffington Post, Skype TX is driving production demands for higher standards of streaming video solutions. Kinetic Pixel are experts at designing and integrating Skype TX solutions, from complex group video calls with automated audio and video routing to more traditional point-to-point video calls, we can supply, install and support Skype TX to fit exactly with your production requirements.
Kinetic Pixel are pleased to announce the launch of International Production Solutions, a collective of broadcast professionals offering a one-stop shop for services from format creation and production design to music creation, lighting design and computer systems.
Against competition from “Die Deutschen Meister” and “The Common Demoninator”, Pointless has taken the award for Best Game Show at the 53rd Rose d’Or ceremony in Berlin.
Congratulations to the entire Remarkable Television team at Endemol, it’s a well deserved win. Maybe we’re a bit biased, but we think it’s arguably one of the smartest and most entertaining quiz shows currently on air in the UK.
Skype have today announced the OEM hardware partners they’ll be working with to deliver the Skype TX technology. This is fantastic news for broadcasters – and we’re sure we’ll start seeing the units in galleries across the world. Kinetic Pixel can help you maximise the investment in Skype TX, being a select partner on the TAP early adopters programme has given us experience of rolling out the system on several productions in the UK.
People are always looking for new ways to interact with computers, and one thing we get asked for time and time again is…. “Can we make a screen that looks like Minority Report?” The answer of course is “Yes, but…”. The condition being that in the movie, everything you see was created in post-production, so it’s easier to make something that’s seamless and responsive when the CGI team can already see what actions the user is performing. What they are […]
Starting on the 12th April, ITV1 brings us a battle between the generations – Amazing Greys. Hosted by Angela Rippon and Paddy McGuinness, this new family show brings elderly competitors who were, or still are, at the top of their competitive game or world-class experts in their field, and pits them against a team of cocky youngsters. The challenges range from powerlifting, music quizzes, geography, cycling, bowls, strength competitions to valuing antiques! There are in excess of 20 games throughout […]
After 11 years off our screens, Fifteen To One is back on Channel 4, driven by Kinetic Pixel’s gameplay and lighting control systems. KPX designed the software that runs the gameplay, lighting states, sound effects, buzzers, production statistics and questions and other information fed to Sandi’s iPad. KPX also provided the equipment and automation hardware, and a staff of two for the run of 20 daytime shows and 4 celebrity specials, hosted by comedian Adam Hills. We’re looking forward to […]
Business support organisation Business In Focus have worked closely with us since our inception. We’re featured in their supplement in today’s Western Mail and Echo where we talk about the business and our growth plans.
Prominent Broadcast business blog TBI has broken the news of KPX’s foundations, in the context of a major business deal between Microsoft and the company some of director’s worked for previously.
An outlook on broadcast technology trends in the coming year. The fourth item down basically describes the services KPX provide – so TV Producers – you know who to call! “Technologies Collaborate – Complex Staging in Reality TV Shows like Idol and The Voice, as well as game shows like Who wants to be a Millionaire?, have become popular all over the world. Their successors continue to gain popularity especially in Europe and Asia. These shows feature complex stages with […]
We’re just about to record show 1 of the revamped 15 to 1. Wish us luck!
We’ve moved in to the new unit with enough room to build and test our show systems. It’s nice to have a bit of space – for now!