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Telemetrics Camera Robotics Provide Gavel To Gavel Coverage
Of Las Vegas Murder Trial For Court TV .
Mahwah, NJ -- The high-profile Ted Binion murder trial in Las Vegas, Nevada that aired live on Court TV beginning in March has been produced using advanced camera robotics systems from Telemetrics. The court case -- which recently concluded in the conviction of two men facing life sentences -- included drugs, murder and 46,000 pounds of silver buried in the Nevada desert valued at over $7.5 million making it one of the most dramatic cases in Las Vegas penal history. All of the courtroom action was captured for Court TV by Telemetrics Camera Robotics Systems owned and operated by ConSat/Pietz Media Group -- a production company specializing in courtroom production.
According to Mitchell Pietz of ConSat/Pietz Media Group, two Telemetrics camera robotics systems were employed in the courtroom to provide comprehensive coverage of the proceedings. One of the systems was mounted on the rear wall of the courtroom to provide a "master" shot. The second system was mounted over the jury box to provide a view of the courtroom from the jury's perspective. Telemetrics' Desk Top Control Panels were employed to operate each of the two camera robotics systems. For the majority of the trial, a single operator controlled both cameras. During the reading of the verdict, a second camera operator was added along with a third camera mounted on a standard tripod to increase the number of available shots.
"Unlike other camera robotic equipment we've used in the past, all of the Telemetrics products worked flawlessly out of the box from day one," said Mr. Pietz. "In addition to their reliability, Telemetrics camera robotics pan/tilt mechanisms are virtually silent. The camera robotics systems did not cause any disruptions to the hearings, in spite of the fact that one of the camera systems was only three feet from the jury. The silent operation of the Telemetrics units is a significant criteria for live courtroom production."
Telemetrics' PT-HP Pan Tilt Mechanisms were employed in the courtroom for the duration of the trial. The high performance units feature smooth and quiet variable speed operation as a result of their heavy duty cross roller bearings and precision Swiss motors with isolation mounts. In addition, the unit's lens connector provides a direct interface to the camera lens functions for remote control operation. The PT-HP also offers optional positional presets to provide shot storage and recall capabilities.
The PT-HP Pan Tilt Mechanisms were controlled from a production vehicle outside the courthouse using Telemetrics CP-DTS-P Desk Top Control Panels. The unit features two proportional joysticks for smooth, simultaneous variable speed control of pan, tilt, zoom and focus operations.
"Telemetrics camera robotics systems feature the ideal complement of performance and reliability for live production environments such as the courtroom," said Anthony Cuomo, Vice President, Telemetrics. "In addition the smooth, fast and quiet operation of Telemetrics pan/tilt mechanisms helps keep their presence inconspicuous, which is a major concern with judges across the country."
For more information on Telemetrics camera robotics systems, call 201-848-9818, fax 201-848-9819, or visit www.telemetricsinc.com.
Telemetrics, Inc. offers a comprehensive line of camera control components and systems for broadcast, industrial, educational and military applications. The company's highly specialized line of systems includes: Camera control through triax cable, RF and fiber links; Teleconferencing and distance learning systems; Programmable computer controlled pan/tilt mechanisms; Robotic camera mounts; and outdoor pan/tilt systems.