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NewTek TriCaster | NAB 2013: NewTek
At NAB 2013, NewTek unveiled 3Play 4800, a multi-camera server for live sports production that features real-time uses, redundant capture, high-end visual effects and slo-mo, as well as live replay switching and social media publishing. 3Play 4800 is the latest in the 3Play series of replay server technology and intended to provide affordable access to more sports broadcasters. NewTek also showcased the latest products benefitting the TriCaster 8000 from companies in the NewTek Developer Network, in categories ranging from content to controllers.
04/22/2013
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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Archiving and Back-Up | NAB 2013: Bob Zelin: The Evolution & Revolution
Calling Bob Zelin one of the industry's most respected voices of engineering and systems experience is an understatement. (We might also have to add "most feared.") For over 20 years, he has been at the leading edge of building next-generation post houses and broadcast facilities using the latest, greatest, and most affordable new technology. He's also been around long enough to have seen through an awful lot of hype, so when Bob drops the "R" word, it's because he really believes it's revolutionary himself. His coverage of the 2013 NAB Show is once again don't-miss reading.
04/22/2013
Author: Bob Zelin |
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Canon Cameras | NAB 2013: Canon Demonstrates 4K Workflow, Intros New Cameras
Canon highlighted an end-to-end 4K workflow at NAB 2013, showing a digital intermediate suite and a live 4K broadcast with "Ultra-Zoom" applications. The company also debuted two new, entry-level professionals video cameras, the XA25 and XA20. The cameras feature Canon's first-ever Organic LED (OLED) touch panels, weigh 2.6 pounds and are priced at under $3,000. Canon also announced that it's begun development on a new 35mm prime lens for large-format single-sensor cameras employing Super 35mm, full-frame 35mm, and APS-C size imagers.
04/21/2013
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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NAB Expo | NAB 2013: Quantel Focuses on UltraHD Workflow
Quantel introduced a range of products that empower UltraHD/4K and even 8K production. Partnerships with AJA (for its Corvid Ultra video card) and NVIDIA (for its Tesla accelerator) have made Pablo Rio capable of high resolution work, including 4K at 60 fps. The company also enabled broadcast and post production workflows with enhancements with QTube, Enterprise sQ and Quantel revolutionQ. Quantel is also now involved in furthering FIMS (Framework for Interoperable Media Services), an initiative jointly managed by the EBU and AMWA to define standards for Service Oriented Architecture systems. With regard to Stereo 3D, Quantel also introduced SynthIA which enables interaxial adjustments in post as well as other manipulations.
04/19/2013
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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NAB Expo | Tips for Attending NAB 2013 From A Convention Veteran
Walter Biscardi tells us, "Once again, springtime is upon us, so of course, it's time for the annual National Association of Broadcasters convention. Last year y'all seemed to like the before you go tips, so may I present the 2013 edition of 'Tips from an NAB Veteran to make the best use of your time'."
03/22/2013
Author: Walter Biscardi |
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Broadcasting | NAB Show 2013 Coverage
NOBODY is more excited about NAB Show 2013 than broadcast guru Ryan Salazar. His contagious enthusiasm about new products and technologies for the studio industry will be certain to captivate and inform. Take a look at his pre-Show teaser of 2013 coverage.
03/14/2013
Author: Ryan Salazar |
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Broadcasting | The Future of Television-HPA Tech Retreat Unites Techy Types
A who’s who of the country’s broadcast, film and TV post production industry convened in Indian Wells, California to listen to tech presentations on everything from Ultra HDTV to Mobile DTV and chew over the latest conundrums. Next year’s HPA Tech Retreat will take place Feb. 17 through 21.
03/11/2013
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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Apple FCPX or Not: The Debate | FCPX On Air. Coming Soon
Former skeptic John Davidson was right there with everyone else when FCPX was released who deemed it a complete disappointment for broadcast pros. Many updates and much experimentation later, he's now a believer: he has FCPX not only running on shared storage for broadcast work, but for John, it does so even better than FCP 7 ever did. Here he introduces a 5-part series, taking you step-by-step from project set-up to delivery, ready to help other broadcast pros get moving with FCPX.
01/14/2013
Author: John Davidson |
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Stereoscopic 3D | 3DTV: The Industry's Challenges, Your Opportunities.
As consumers, it is easy for us to see that 3DTV has not spread as quickly as originally hoped. There are still lots of opportunities for manufacturers and broadcasters to make big moves, and Al Caudullo, The 3DGuy discusses them. More important, Al has seen opportunities for independent content creators like himself to find new revenue streams, even in this trying economy -- and believes you can do it too.
10/03/2012
Author: Al Caudullo |
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Broadcasting | Rewiring, Automating and Scaling Up for Broadcast Post
How do 34 staffers produce 1,850+ Television spots & 600+ Radio spots...every month? Automation. Ryan Salazar also rewired studioZ's entire facility top to bottom for digital workflows that can still accommodate the HDCAM some of their clients still require. Combine that with a new machine room, 40 servers, eight Pro Tools suites, triple-redundant archive backups, and you'll find a facility that constantly rebuilds itself for the future.
09/27/2012
Author: Ryan Salazar |
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Blackmagic Design | MTV Trials 3D for Video Music Awards
MTV took a step towards 3D broadcasts at its annual Video Music Awards, feeding a 3D signal into the Regal Theatre adjacent to the event's downtown Los Angeles venue. That 3D signal was a real-time 2D-to-3D conversion thanks to Blackmagic Design's new Teranex 3D processor, which was shown at NAB 2012. Priced at $3,995, the Teranex 3D processor provides a 3D exemplified by depth of field and no artifacts. For MTV, the 3D broadcast is yet another step in experimenting with the right technology for the right event.
09/16/2012
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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Adobe Premiere Pro | IBC 2012: Adobe Provides Broadcast & Media Solutions
Adobe came to IBC 2012 focused on the broadcast industry. The big reveal was its new Adobe Anywhere, a collaborative workflow platform that allows real-time collaboration for remote users of Premiere Pro, After Effects and Prelude. Adobe expanded its partnerships with broadcast solution companies, to over 200. At the show, Adobe also unveiled a new promotional offer for individuals and corporations interested in switching from Apple Final Cut Pro or Avid Media Composer to Adobe Production Premium or Adobe Creative Cloud.
09/09/2012
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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Broadcasting | Remembering SBE Founder John Battison
Broadcast legend, John Battison, passed away Tuesday, August 28th, 2012, just 14 days away from his 97th birthday. With a lifetime of contribution to the broadcast world, and a brilliant personality in his own right, Battison leaves a legacy that only he could foster. The broadcasting world mourns its loss.
08/29/2012
Author: Ryan Salazar |
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Broadcasting | Broadcast Audio Goes Digital! Are You Ready?
Ryan Salazar discusses the design and rebuild of the eight suite audio department at Ft. Lauderdale's studioZ, why it was so time-consuming, and why it was completely worth the effort for them -- and for you too.
08/27/2012
Author: Ryan Salazar |
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Broadcasting | SENCORE: Web-Based Network Monitoring with the VB330
Part of Sencore's VideoBRIDGE product line, the VB330 Probe can be equipped with two 10GB Ethernet inputs in order to monitor and troubleshoot thousands of IP streams in large cable, IPTV and satellite broadcast chains. With the ability to monitor either through a local VideoBRIDGE controller system, TELNET (network protocol) or remotely, using a standard web browser, this guy caught the attention of broadcast guru Ryan Salazar. Let's see what he thinks.
08/13/2012
Author: Ryan Salazar |
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Broadcasting | The RadiantGrid Platform: Performance + Intelligence
The recent acquisition of RadiantGrid Technologies by Wohler Technologies may soon produce a new powerhouse giant in the file-based media processing and multi-platform delivery industry of broadcasters, cable networks, content owners and distributors.
07/13/2012
Author: Ryan Salazar |
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Broadcasting | The New IT Director Versus the Old Broadcast Engineer
From the earliest days of media, it was recognized that there needed to be people who performed the technical workings of the studio. As today's technology calls for new skillsets, there is a new demand for someone - a hybrid engineer - who can bridge the gap between the broadcast engineer of old and the IT director of new for today's specialized media markets.
07/11/2012
Author: Ryan Salazar |
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Broadcasting | Putting the B Back in NAB
NAB has been more than a broadcast show for a very long time -- but the "B" still stands for "Broadcasters!" Engineer Ryan Salazar takes a look at new products for the old school.
06/07/2012
Author: Ryan Salazar |
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Broadcasting | Live TV: On a Budget
Dylan Reeve and a small group of no-budget podcaster friends decided to embark upon the challenge of broadcasting live election coverage of the New Zealand General Election online in HD. Live trainwreck or success?
05/16/2012
Author: Dylan Reeve |
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GVG Edius | NAB 2012: Grass Valley
Grass Valley is charging into the file-based broadcast environment, with a host of new products and enhancements to existing ones. The STRATUS family of products has gotten richer and deeper, enabling tighter integration, more functionality and increased efficiencies. Most importantly, Grass Valley's products are open enough to encourage third party tie-ins and support a diversity of workflows and needs.
04/30/2012
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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Chyron | NAB 2012: Chryon
Chyron dived into social media and second screen solutions at NAB 2012, introducing the Engage platform, which integrates its BlueNet graphics with a variety of social interactions. Through a partnership with ConnecTV, Chyron now offers a powerful second screen application. Also new is Shout, Chyron's own standalone software application to integrate Twitter feeds into live broadcasts.
04/28/2012
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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NAB Expo | NAB 2012: Avid
Avid focused on broadcasters at NAB 2012, introducing Interplay Sphere, a cloud-based editing initiative, and a Multi-platform Distribution Platform for making it easier than ever to distribute to TV, web, social media and mobile. The company also unveiled numerous broadcaster-friendly products, including the AirSpeed 5000 server and Avid Motion Graphics. For the pure editing crowd, Avid unveiled a cross-promotion deal to offer Symphony's color correction and finishing capabilities for a fraction of its usual cost.
04/26/2012
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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NAB Expo | NAB 2012: Blackmagic Design's Dan May Talks about The Camera
While at NAB 2012, Debra Kaufman sat down with Blackmagic Design President Dan May to talk about the Blackmagic Cinema Camera as well as other news from the company, including Teranex 2D and Teranex 3D Processors, a new family of high-end broadcast standards converter processors, and a release of the Desktop Video 9.5 software update with support for Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 video software using Blackmagic Design's DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity capture.
04/25/2012
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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NAB Expo | NAB 2012: Broadcast Pix Debuts Video Control Center 3.0
Broadcast Pix is coming to NAB with new Video Control Center 3.0 software, which adds features and functions to Granite and Mica systems. Mica is showing for the first time in North America, after an IBC 2011 debut, and NAB attendees will also get a good look at VOX, voice-automated production.
04/16/2012
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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Broadcasting | Three Decades of Digital Disruption: Glenn Reitmeier & HDTV
Glenn Reitmeier, senior vice president of Advanced Technology for NBC Universal, who also leads NBC Universal's technical efforts on industry standards, government policy, commercial agreements, anti-piracy operations and advanced engineering, on the eve of accepting the National Association of Broadcaster's NAB Technology Achievement Award, talks to the COW about his career and achievements, including creating the HDTV standard.
04/02/2012
Author: Glenn Reitmeier |
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Broadcasting | Tektronix Debuts WFM2200 Waveform Monitor
Portable form factor and affordable price are two key features of the WFM2200, a portable waveform monitor ideal for broadcasters and video content producers wishing to install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot their video equipment.
03/02/2012
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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Audio Professionals | A Look at Alan Parsons Art & Science of Sound Recording
If you are one of the many people working in film and broadcast that has been wanting to sharpen your skills in audio production -- or just become more aware of its principles and dynamics -- Creative COW's Ronald Lindeboom points to a series that is near to guaranteed to expand your working knowledge of audio.
12/30/2011
Author: Ronald Lindeboom |
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Blackmagic Design | Blackmagic Design Simplifies Teranex Product Line-up
Blackmagic Design acquires Teranex Systems Inc., in a strategic move to complement their own efforts for providing extremely high quality image processing for broadcast, feature film and high end post production needs, with plans to simplify the Teranex product line and release the VC-100 broadcast image processor.
12/14/2011
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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Broadcast Pix | Broadcast Pix Empowers Live Video Production with New Tools
Broadcast Pix has come out with a one-two punch of new tools that enable live video broadcasters to do more for less. First came Mica, the company's new live video production system. Now, a few weeks later, Broadcast Pix has unveiled Voice-Automated Video Production (VOX), which eliminates the need for an operator during live productions.
11/14/2011
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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Broadcasting | AMD Releases SDI Link
Semiconductor designer AMD is fulfilling the promises made at IBC by shipping its AMD FirePro SDI-Link, a platform for GPU acceleration for live/on-air broadcast graphics and real-time video production/post-production pipelines.
10/21/2011
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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Broadcasting | VidiGo's Dutch Army Knife of Broadcast Tools
Dutch based software company, VidiGo now offers a range of products founded on the idea of simplifying workflow without compromising quality. Starting with a graphics engine for internal mixing of graphics with HD/SD-SDI output and evolving into a wide range of support to enhance productivity, including support for Adobe's Creative Suite and Blackmagic Design cards.
10/15/2011
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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IBC Expo | SMPTE and EBU preview Forum on Emerging Media Technologies
At IBC 2011, leading members of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) met to discuss what's in store at the upcoming May 2012 Forum on Emerging Media Technologies. Take a look into the forthcoming speakers and the key questions that were raised for the future Forum.
10/03/2011
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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IBC Expo | IBC: AJA Debuts Thunderbolt iO and More
AJA unveiled five new products at IBC 2011, including its first Thunderbolt-based iO device, AJA Control Room, UDC -- the broadcast-quality Up/Down/Cross-Conversion mini converter and support for the Avid DNxHD video codec into Ki Pro Mini.
09/16/2011
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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Broadcasting | There's Something in the Air
In this 25th Issue of Creative COW Magazine, we've done something that we've never done before, which is to feature individual stories, rather than draw attention to an overall theme. We still have a theme, of course, so please allow Tim Wilson to introduce this issue by its official name: In the Air. We thought about calling it "On the Air," just in time for NAB, but we're doing more than just talk about broadcast. This issue is a look at, not just the changes that are coming to our industry, but also the changes that are already here. Your future may well have shown up already.
05/11/2011
Author: Tim Wilson |
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Business & Marketing | The Battle over Spectrum
In this article from the 25th Issue of Creative COW Magazine, Debra Kaufman addresses The Battle Over Spectrum: NAB and the FCC -- In a battle over long-held broadcast frequencies, sides are drawn.
05/11/2011
Author: Debra Kaufman |
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Blackmagic Design | Bright Lights, Big Signage
"Activate the Space" builds on their experience in post and broadcast to rewrite the rules of digital signage for some of the world’s most visible stages and public spaces.
03/16/2011
Author: Chris Pelzar |
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Apple Final Cut Server | Managing Assets to Maximize Impact
Automating workflow with Final Cut Server, and creative engineering that utilizes the latest technologies, allows these broadcasters to put their ministry's resources where they matter most.
12/13/2010
Author: John Pipes |
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SAN - Storage Area Networks | Fast Enough? Data-Driven Broadcast Infrastructure
We can always can count on Bob Zelin moving fast enough to keep up with the crazy number of new options for data-driven broadcast infrastructure. Read on for Bob's review of his findings - enthusiastic and exhausted (er.. exhaustive) - at the super-charged, super-fast NAB 2010.
06/23/2010
Author: Bob Zelin |
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Broadcast Video | Blue Ribbon Broadcast Switchers
Integration is the name of the broadcast game, and both of these switchers generated traffic because of their integrated software that is changing the game. Read on for Creative COW's short review of two Blue Ribbon Award Winning Broadcast Switchers...
06/23/2010
Author: Tim Wilson |
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Blackmagic Design | Blue Ribbon for Best of Show: NAB 2010 -- Blackmagic Design
There may have been companies at 2010's NAB Show who brought more new products than Blackmagic Design -- but then again, with a dozen major new releases, there may not have been. There was certainly nobody who brought so many best-of-category products, several of which could merit Best of Show awards on their own, with the potential to truly transform advanced post and broadcast workflows. Simply put, we've never seen anybody come to the show playing for keeps in so many different ways.
06/23/2010
Author: Grant Petty |
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Broadcast Video | Best Nonlinear Editing System Report
As the three companies showing their best wares in the Nonlinear Editing System category vie for attention in the broadcasting and post-production world at NAB 2010, some of the glitter caught Walter Biscardi's eye, but others left him wondering if they can keep up. Read on for more insight on what he saw at NAB...
06/22/2010
Author: Walter Biscardi |
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Live & Stage Events | Flypacking for the Dalai Lama
Need a single, portable production package for image magnification, broadcast and webcast - all at the same time? Don't panic. Let Todd Gillespie's experience help lead you to inner peace.
08/18/2009
Author: Todd Gillespie |
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SAN - Storage Area Networks
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Art of the Edit | Surgical Video: The Cutting Edge
Creative Cow leader Mike Cohen has been working on the cutting edge of surgical video for years. In this expanded version of his article in the Cow Magazines Non-Broadcast Production Issue, Mike answers some of the most frequently asked questions about these techniques from the Cow forums. Its fascinating stuff, but seriously, maybe have some breakfast before you take a look.
12/30/2008
Author: Mike Cohen |
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Adobe After Effects Techniques | Ask Bob and then stand back
If you don't want to know, don't ask. Bob Zelin is one of the industry's straightest shooters, and he'll tell you how he's seen things work during his 30+ years in the broadcast trenches.
08/03/2008
Author: Bob Zelin |
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Apple Final Cut Pro | Matrox MXO: Broadcast Monitoring on a Desktop Monitor
Creative Cow Leader Shane Ross wasnt convinced that the Matrox MXO could really provide the CRT-accurate monitoring through an Apple Cinema Display he demands for his HD broadcast workflows. After working with it for nearly a year, through multiple upgrades and in a variety of configurations, he tells you here why hes convinced now.
11/28/2007
Author: Shane Ross |
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Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) | Making History with Panasonic P2 and the HVX200
In this reprint from Creative COW Magazine, Creative Cow leader and broadcast editor Shane Ross uses his work for The History Channel to illustrate end-to-end workflow using P2 media and the Panasonic HVX200: from a multi-camera shoot in the middle of blazing gunfire, all the way to your living room.
09/24/2007
Author: Shane Ross |
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Podcasting | Micro-Casting: Picking Your Target
In this article from The Creative COW Magazine, Ron Lindeboom and Tim Wilson discuss how Eric and Cat Susch, with high production values, zero in on micro-cast broadcasting. In the iTunes podcasts they are climing the charts as their popularity grows and their commitment to podcast video quality is recognized.
04/27/2007
Author: Ron Lindeboom |
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Podcasting | Mini-Formats: Big Money For Your Business
No matter if you are a major broadcaster or a one person shop, small format is opening up big markets. In this Creative COW Magazine article Ron and Kathlyn Lindeboom discuss portable media and the future that they hold in the broadcast market.
04/06/2007
Author: Kathlyn Lindeboom |
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Compression techniques | Radical Approaches to Mini - Media
Portable media is quickly becoming one of the most popular arenas for video production and broadcast. In this Creative COW Magazine article Tim Wilson discusses the insights about multi-platform media revealed from his interview with Evan Schechtman, CTO of Radical Media and explains how to get the tools to utilize this expanding marketplace.
03/16/2007
Author: Tim Wilson |
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