Videstra

01/15/2025

Videstra is now part of Heartland Video Systems - and we couldn't be more excited about the opportunities ahead!

HVS just announced that it has acquired Videstra, a company offering integrated solutions that brings Micro-Local cameras {weather, tower, rooftop, and DOT} into a broadcast station’s production environment.

Videstra, established in 2016, developed a product suite that provides TV broadcasters with a powerful and elegant solution to integrate and manage remote IP cameras into a production workflow, from source to screen with ease and simplicity.

And with Enhanced Branding capability, you can easily integrate sponsorship logos and other branding elements onto camera feeds. More info is available at: https://videstra.com/about-videstra/

01/15/2025

Heartland Video is the new home to Videstra and our expanding customer base! We are excited about the future and growth this represents!

HVS just announced that it has acquired Videstra, a company offering integrated solutions that brings Micro-Local cameras {weather, tower, rooftop, and DOT} into a broadcast station’s production environment.

Videstra, established in 2016, developed a product suite that provides TV broadcasters with a powerful and elegant solution to integrate and manage remote IP cameras into a production workflow, from source to screen with ease and simplicity.

And with Enhanced Branding capability, you can easily integrate sponsorship logos and other branding elements onto camera feeds. More info is available at: https://videstra.com/about-videstra/

04/29/2024

If you haven't checked us out in a while - we've added a lot to Videstra as we continue to grow to more than 70 installations throughout North America.
Enforced & Dynamic Overlays on the output of all HD-SDI channels.
Ability to designate one or more HD-SDI outputs to never show overlays (great when using for a monitor wall)
Completely updated Automation interface that works with both Ross OverDrive™ and Grass Valley Ignite™
We publishing can now use either the OpenWeather API or The Weather Company API for current Wx Info for each camera
Greater Axis Compatibility now includes smoother zooming and access to the Wipers on the Q62 models
Full nightly backups of all critical setup files to Videstra.net. This facilitates rapid recover in the unlikely event of a system failure..See more about Videstra by visiting https://www.videstra.com

11/15/2023

Exciting news to share about Videstra. We have now expanded to serve 12 more Allen Media Group stations. Videstra has been proud to serve 12 of them for many years - today we announce that another 12 have chosen Videstra to manage their Micro-Local Cameras. This expands our footprint across North America to 70+ systems - from ♫ California to the New York Island ♪...

08/03/2023

From WBAY in Green Bay! This is one of the cameras managed by their Videstra system!

Firefighters stopped it from reaching other cars in the parking lot

04/17/2023

We're anxious to meet you at NAB! Come see what's new in managing your Micro-Local cameras with Videstra. We're in booth C5142 - Central Hall.

04/15/2023

North Hall - Booth C5142. This is the 100th anniversary NAB show. Stop by if you're in Las Vegas (it's hard to say Las Vegas without saying "Baby")... We'd love to talk Micro-Local Cameras and how we make them fit right into your production workflow with VestraVIew - our Seriously Simple Solution that slides everything you need right into your production workflow.
The show starts Sunday and goes through Wednesday. We look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones!

03/21/2023

We're exhibiting at the 2023 NAB Show, the unrivaled event for the broadcast, media and entertainment industry. And – it’s their Centennial…an incredible, must-not-miss celebration! Get your Exhibit Pass by using our FREE code when registering.

Register now!

06/12/2022

A very cool conference in Krakow made great use of our V-Streamer decoder. This is the app.js conference for developers to the open source and React Native community. Sponsored by Software Mansion this conference hosted many developers and workshops on all things JS! That big, beautiful background behind the speaking panel was provided by one of our Videstra V-Streamers from an IP Camera in Krakow.

04/28/2022

Aaaand NAB 2022 is a wrap! We enjoyed making new friends and seeing old. Time to get back to work now!

04/23/2022

All dressed up and everywhere to go. Booth 4809-North Hall. It's NAB time! It all starts tomorrow at 10. Stop by, say hello and make new friends!

04/18/2022

Videstra is headed to Las Vegas for NAB!
If you are going we'd love to see you. Stop by our booth N4809 in North Hall (not too far from the entrance to North Hall from the main lobby. If you need a pass you can get a complimentary one from Videstra right here:
https://amplify.nabshow.com/nab-show-sign-up/?r=maritz&marketing_code=LV59893

Also - be sure to check out our new web site at www.videstra.com - we've updated the look and presentation to focus better on our mission of bringing Micro-Local™ cameras into your production environment!

03/20/2022

We are excited to add native Bolin camera integration into the Videstra system. Videstra, the easiest and most comprehensive way to get the most out of your tower, rooftop, and DOT cameras now offers full control of Bolin Starlight cameras. We are also an authorized Bolin reseller.

"Bolin cameras have a superior image sensor that out-performs every camera we’ve tested in this category," said Dan Desjardins, Videstra Founder and CTO. "The video contains superior color, dynamic range and contrast with extremely low noise. Bolin Starlight cameras perform incredibly well in low-light."

"Bolin Technology is thrilled that Videstra will be selling our cameras into the television broadcast market," said Jennifer Lee, Director of Sales & Marketing at Bolin Technology. "We have confidence in the Videstra mission and their capability to help broadcasters succeed with our high-quality streaming cameras to meet their needs."

If you are coming to NAB we’d love to show you the cameras and system in person. We’ll be in North Hall, booth number N4809.

Bolin cameras are available for immediate shipment. Call or email us for more information about these great cameras or any of the Videstra products.

03/20/2022

Another view of our new logo...

03/20/2022

It's 2022 and time for a few changes...
We are updating our look beginning with a new logo. You will see this new logo (and its variations) being rolled out as we run up to NAB in Las Vegas.