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FEATURED WORK

A QUICK LOOK AT SOME OF THE DIVERSE PROJECTS & PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN FUTURE GRADED.
Corporate Content Studio

Future Grade partnered with AltaMed Health Services Corporation to design and implement a versatile corporate studio at their Los Angeles headquarters. The project focused on delivering a professional-grade production space that empowers AltaMed to create high-quality content for internal communications, corporate events, and external outreach. This studio enables live streaming, video podcasting, and virtual meetings with ease.

  • 4K Video & Live Switching Integration: Advanced 4K infrastructure for high-quality content production.

  • Dynamic PTZ Camera Systems: Remotely controllable 4K cameras for versatile and dynamic shots.

  • Audio & Lighting Solutions: Professional-grade sound and custom lighting setups for various content formats.

  • All-In-One Functionality Racks: Real-time social media clipping, content ingest, Zoom call-ins, and graphics overlays.

  • Remote Studio Control: Seamless equipment operation from any location.

  • Media Asset Management: Efficiently organize, access, and optimize digital assets.

  • Social Media Clipping & Posting: Real-time content creation and sharing on social platforms.

The AltaMed Corporate Studio now serves as a future-proof content production hub, enhancing AltaMed’s communication strategies and brand presence.

Transforming Sports Broadcasting

Future Grade embarked on a significant endeavor to rebuild, retrofit, and upgrade the infrastructure of the Jim Rome Show studio. The project aimed to modernize the studio’s capabilities, enabling seamless simulcasting to both CBS Radio and X platforms. Central to this initiative was the implementation of a state-of-the-art 4K workflow, along with the development of a brand new control room fully integrated with Future Grade’s advanced tools and products.

  • 4K Video & Live Switching Integration: Advanced 4K infrastructure for high-quality content production.
  • Dynamic 4K PTZ Robo Camera Systems: Enhanced camera setups for versatile and dynamic shots.
  • All-In-One Functionality Racks: Real-time social clipping, content ingest, Zoom call-ins, and graphics overlays.
  • Remote Studio Control: Seamless equipment operation from any location.
  • Media Asset Management: Efficiently organize, access, and optimize digital assets.
  • Social Media Clipping & Posting: Real-time content creation and sharing on social platforms.
  • Real-Time Graphics, Sports Data, & Social Media Integration: Engaging visuals and interactive fan experiences.
first-of-its kind mobile live production

A sneak peak at our latest build – the Mercedes ESPN College Gameday Sprinter Van. This little beast is a full on, 4K, multi-camera, remotely operable, satellite-enabled, live content studio on wheels. Keep your eyes peeled this season, and stay tuned for more “behind-the-build” content from Future Grade.

  • Pre-configured, all-in-one Future Grade AV system, with bespoke configuration for the client’s needs, and proprietary software + workflows.
  • Dedicated network installation with cellular and satellite internet: Provides a reliable and fast internet connection for ESPN broadcast.
  • Expert-install soundproofing removes any ambient and unwanted noises for a highly treated live recording environment.
  • 4K PTZ Robo camera controlled via IP. Fully automated with presets and scenes.
  • High fidelity podcast microphones and 32-channel audio interface.
  • Tunable RGB LEDs with ultra-high color rendering applied to individual pixels or the whole tube.
CUSTOM BUILT MULTI-SET LIVE STUDIO

Future Grade built the 20+ Camera, 4K Mega Studio for Pat Mcafee, known as the Thunderdome.  The studios features state of the art audio, networking, switching, wireless and Future Grade’s all in one racks and media nodes.

  • Channel with 2.2+ Million Subscribers, 1.5+ Billion Views.
  • 20 Panasonic UE150 PTZ Cameras, POE, remote control, and fiber integration. 
  •  Daily shows, for 3+ hours, in two separate studio environments.
  •  ESPN College Gameday broadcast integrations.
  • State of the art 4K live switching systems from Ross, xpression graphics, telestration, dante, and so much more.
  • 2.2 Million Subscribers, 1.5 Billion Views.
THE BEST DIGITAL WORKOUT

BARRY'S X

FG was the first to choice to build out Barry’s X live, daily workout content studio’s in NYC, LA, SF (and many more underway). Every day, from 6AM to 6PM, users login and exercise with instructors across the U.S.,sing our automated multi-camera production studio, integrated into a live app experience.

  •  Custom engineered, multi-camera remote broadcast rack, with WebRTC, SRT, RTMP integration.
  •  Complete NAS storage system, Instructor wireless mic’s + IFB, and 100+ user class capacity.
  •  FG proprietary technology, built to Barry’s use case, for a multi-year campaign.
  •  Over a year running, with thousands of daily users.
THE IDEATION EXPERIENCE

POST-IT PAY

Post-It Pay is an experiential activation concept / platform where civilians can interact with our various “post-it Pay” ideation stations, submit ideas, and receive rewards and content in return.

To power this experience, a robust set of integrated technology was required. FG was tasked to build this technology stack in three major activations.

  • Vending Machine
  • Kiosk
  • Point of Sale (PoS)

FG’s engineering team performed the development and fabrication of all three activations including the custom software to power these machines.

ALL-IN-ONE REMOTE PRODUCTION

SOLO CINEBOT

Covid demanded innovation and FG stepped-up to build one of a kind remote production tool for Antagonist Cameras , and produce cinematic content in  4K, ProRes Raw.  

With freedom of movement, it allows to capture the talent in different angles providing dynamic shots and smooth movements.

Core Features:

  • Vertical and Horizontal motion
  • Auto Target Tracking
  • Memory presets
  • Time Lapse
  • Live Target switching
  • Auto focus
ai driven broadcast graphics

Intel AI & Ferrari

One aspect that makes Future Grade unique is our full time aerospace, IoT and CV engineering staff. 

During our Ferrari Campaign, we created a vision for integrated broadcast graphics.  Working alongside Intel, we co-coded the AI, AR, and MR solution, using computer vision, deep learning, tracking and single shot detection models.

Driver Detection / Pass prediction 

  • Real time aerial / ground  inference and custom AI models
  • Auto populating graphics
  • Fully brandable and customizable for sponsor integration

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