NewTek 3Play Offers D-League Better Replays
NewTek’s Tricaster system is getting a big shot in the arm from 3Play, a new addition to the NewTek lineup that improves the system’s ability to integrate slow-motion and instant replays. The Tricaster switcher is a key component of the production of NBA Development League (D-League) games and coupled with 3Play the entire system will improve operations and the quality of production.
Shawn Smith, NBA D-League, VP, sales and marketing and CMO, says, “3Play will make instant replay that much more accessible to the operator and create a better experience for the viewer. It will also keep the quality of the stream and file consistent because right now we lose two frames prior to and after the replay clip. This will eliminate that.”
Philip Nelson, NewTek, SVP of Strategic Development, says 3Play can record three HD or SD camera signals for either instant replay or slow-motion replay. Recording modes include 4:3 or 16:9 and 1080i or 720p. The $21,000 unit can also sync record the three cameras.
