Based in Beijing, China, Hash Pixel develops and implements workflows for streaming and broadcast projects, and recently saw a rise in demand for high dynamic range (HDR) production.
To manage high-performance colour management across its live broadcasting, live event production and post-production projects, Hash Pixel turned to the AJA ColorBox converter. Hugo Wang, CTO of Hash Pixel, explained, “ColorBox really fits into our workflow, the price is reasonable, and it supports 12G-SDI.
“It is an all-in-one ideal solution.”
Typically, the Hash Pixel team will connect ColorBox with the programme signal from a video switcher, convert colour, and transmit the output to its recording and broadcasting department. Since ColorBox supports a full series of HDR and standard dynamic range (SDR) conversions, the digital image technician can easily download, adjust, and save the settings.
The signal’s metadata is preserved in ColorBox’s serial digital interface (SDI) output, so the team can easily use it in conjunction with QTAKE video assist software. For remote IP production and software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN), the company leverages its own IP video solutions, which allow them to remotely adjust the colour of content via ColorBox.
Having a kit like ColorBox that supports 12G-SDI has become essential to Hash Pixel as 4K streaming and recording in live production workflows have become more common.
Wang added, “With ColorBox, it’s easier for us to manage different colour grading needs across versions of content and higher resolution productions, thanks to the frame store function. This function allows us to screenshot directly from the lens and capture metadata.”