Documentary To Showcase LEED For Homes Platinum And CEDIA Electronics Lifestyle Showcase Project Uses Gefen HD SDI To HDMI Scaler To Enhance Video Flow During Production

June 22, 2009

The designers of the pilot project, Optimum Performance Home®, decided to walk their talk when they launched this “extreme green,” sustainable, environmentally conscious home building project. A totally from-the-ground-up endeavor, it covers the complete scope of building a well designed, ecologically sound home that caters to the human element in a unique way. So it can accommodate children, adults, elderly and disabled persons, ramped entryways and a residential elevator are included; most key rooms are on the ground level and environmental considerations are pivotal. Water and energy efficiency, use of renewable and recycled materials, natural lighting and a zoned radiant floor heating system are all testaments to the project’s commitment. The Optimum Performance Home has been selected as a national showcase by the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) For Home program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). As such, it is committed to utilizing advanced technologies to ensure minimal impact on the environment while delivering a superior quality of living. Because of the groundbreaking nature of the Optimum Performance Home, Gary Reber, an editor, consultant and publisher who is the designer and spearheading the project, is creating a series of podcasts and a documentary to showcase the building and ongoing development of the home. He is using a JVC GY-HM700U ProHD Memory Card Camera Recorder that must feed audio and video footage to an HDTV using the HDMI format for production monitoring. “While the camera supports Final Cut Pro in the QuickTime and MP4 formats via USB 2.0, which we use for editing the documentary, there is no HDMI output on the camera to view footage directly on an HDTV monitor,” Reber explains. “There is a HD SDI output on the camera, but it needs to be converted to HDMI to output to an HDTV. Here’s where the Gefen HD SDI to HDMI Scaler helped immensely.” Using the Gefen HD SDI to HDMI Scaler, Reber can monitor, edit and evaluate all footage on a consumer display throughout the documentary process to ensure a high level of quality and consistency. Video can be output at 1080/24p full HD with up and down scaling fully enabled. As a CEDIA Electronic Lifestyle showcase project, the Optimum Performance Home documentary will show builders, architects, designers and developers how more than 3,200 square feet of living space can be equipped for zero consumption, high quality interior design and practices that promote independent living while maintaining a sophisticated style and level of comfort. To view the construction, visit www.ultimatehomedesign.com//oph.php

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