A new era of control
VEGA Control System provides a highly flexible core to Vinten robotic solutions. Combining world-class robotic control with enterprise class infrastructure features, VEGA redefines both how and where studio camera control is accomplished. Productions benefit from precise creative control that helps to underpin a distinct visual identity, while technical teams can scale and automate with state-of-the-art options including AI-driven Presenter Tracking powered by Seervision, and Voice control.
Driving fresh perspectives
Optimised operation - VEGA is designed as a critical tool for high pressure live productions. The modern user interface includes familiar features to guide and support the user such as adaptive controls and drag and drop functionality. Production equipment configurations can be created and saved for fast recall, while sliders and visual cues support touchscreen operation alongside the highly configurable VEGA Control Panels. For full operational flexibility multiple controllers can be added to the network, enabling shared control of any studio from any control room, anywhere in the world. .
Enhanced creativity - VEGA naturally facilitates the superior on-shot movement that Vinten robotic hardware is renowned for and amplifies it with intelligence that supports creative camera control. It offers the ability to create curved signature shots and access them across the network, while giving the option to protect more complex sets with advanced studio mapping to restrict movement. Combining high-quality movement, extendable control feature set, and data sharing, enables broadcasters to adapt efficiently in the fast-moving landscape of modern news, while continuing to support core brand values with a unified visual identity.
Intelligent automation - VEGA advances the possibilities of automation. Integrated features are underpinned by a growing interoperability with auxiliary systems to support ever greater efficiency improvements in busy control rooms. VEGA Presenter Tracking, powered by Seervision, delivers integrated AI driven talent tracking that anticipates movement to track and frame individuals in a smooth, natural manner. VEGA Voice Director uses speech recognition, allowing control room staff to execute core operating functions, such as selecting cameras, recalling shots, and reframing, using spoken commands. VEGA Playout allows 3rd party systems to take control, interfacing seamlessly to help studios adapt and perform to the highest standards with minimal resource.
Vinten VEGA
Control System
Modern user interface with familiar functionality
Creation of complex curved moves supports signature shots
Advanced studio map visualisation and oversight options allow more flexible studio design
VEGA Presenter Tracking, powered by Seervision, offers AI driven talent tracking
Control of select 3rd party robotic equipment adds flexibility
Voice control delivers a unique level of control room automation
Enterprise class infrastructure
Architected for change - Heightened interest in employees, efficiency and the environment is driving broadcasters to expand their remote capabilities and become more connected and adaptive. VEGA is conceived around a modular, clustered server software architecture that supports these aspirations. Deployment options include local, virtual and distributed operating models that enable scalable transformations to balance both business and technology requirements.
Built for maximum resilience - With over 40 years of experience in broadcast robotics, Vinten understands the necessity of maintaining system uptime. VEGA supports load distribution to manage demand and improve responsiveness, with auto-failover natively integrated into multi-server configurations for robust disaster recovery. Servers and clients are fully compliant with local and remote network infrastructure configurations and our team of software engineers continue to develop and test the system to ensure ongoing resilience and compatibility. As part of the Videndum Group, Vinten offers access to a global support team that can offer preventative maintenance packages in any location worldwide.
VEGA Control System Components
At the heart of the system are VEGA Client and VEGA Server. Operators interact with the modern user interface of VEGA Client, accessing data from VEGA Server either locally or remotely. This client/server architecture allows multiple clients to share the resources provided by a single server, with redundancy options available to ensure fail-safe processes are in place. Host PCs can be supplied or sourced independently for added flexibility, and deployment using virtualised infrastructure is fully supported. VEGA Software offers a truly intelligent and scalable robotic control solution.
Proprietary VEGA Control Panels are designed to work seamlessly with VEGA Software and provide clear, real-time feedback to the operator. Programmable OLED labels identify function and camera selection buttons, all of which can be customised to user preference and mirrored in the VEGA Client interface. Reconfigurable rotary controls sit beneath a context sensitive touchscreen, and every panel function can be easily reassigned. Every element has been considered to create a panel that is dynamic and configurable for maximum ease of operation.
Many studios will choose to control 3rd party devices for functional or creative reasons. VEGA Device Extensions facilitate the addition of extra hardware features to VEGA Software:
- VEGA CCU – addition of paint/shading control for broadcast cameras.
- VEGA PTZ – integration of selected PTZs.
Advanced movement capabilities are required by many modern productions, either for creative or safety purposes. Vinten offers solutions that can be employed together or independently to enable the use of robotic pedestals in every situation:
- VEGA Mapping – enables boundary setting to limit the area in which pedestals can operate.
- VEGA Curve – supports the creation of developed, curved moves.
- To remove the need to regularly re-reference pedestals and enhance accuracy when using complex moves we recommend FH-155 head StarTracker integration.
Developing the automation benefits already inherent in a robotics system is a key philosophy of the VEGA Control Platform, and the VEGA Automation Extensions provide access to advanced solutions:
- VEGA Presenter, powered by Seervision - delivers AI driven talent tracking and reframing.
- VEGA Voice Director uses speech recognition, allowing control room staff to execute core operating functions.
- VEGA Playout – enables pre-set shots to be triggered by a playout system.