New Set for WABC-TV Goes Above and Beyond with Telemetrics TeleGlide System

The 45-foot long overhead Telemetrics TG3 TeleGlide camera track system enables the program director to supplement traditional camera shots and angles with more variety and creativity as well as being able to conveniently cover more areas of the studio. A POV (point of view) camera is secured to a Telemetrics PT-CP-S4 Pan/Tilt Head and the remotely-controlled package moves silently and smoothly along the track.

“We are extremely pleased that WABC-TV has selected Telemetrics’ TeleGlide camera track system for their new street front studio,” said Anthony Cuomo, Vice President and General Manager, Telemetrics, Inc. “The system’s low profile design and remote operating capability make it an ideal solution for broadcast facilities looking to maximize space while expanding their ability to capture an extremely wide range of camera angles.”

Camera control, pan and tilt and trolley control commands are managed via a fiber optic connection to the control room, located in the building next door to the new studio. The TeleGlide overhead camera track system allows views of the anchors behind the desk as well as the weather desk and an adjacent interview stage. The WABC-TV system was tailored to allow control by a Vinten/Radamec Fusion control system.

The TG3 is designed with a fixed platform trolley for increased stability and is complemented by a track frame of easily-assembled lightweight aluminum components and steel rods for bearing contact. The fully servo-controlled system permits location feedback for accurate pre-set positioning and repeatable motion control while soft electronic end stops help ensure professional operator-like moves. It can support up to a 240 pound payload capacity with a maximum speed of one foot per second.