Archiving Services

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PFT offers the Academy® Award winning Lowry Digital technology — one of the finest tools in the world for Remastering, Upconversion and Restoration. This unique technology helps content owners re-purpose their legacy content for high resolution viewing across all devices — VoD, OTT and traditional linear television broadcasting up to 4K-UHD. Using complex algorithms based on motion estimation, the ‘Lowry Process’ effectively reduces visual noise in motion pictures. This makes it possible to carry out other forms of restoration on the content, such as removing dirt and scratches, reducing flickers, replacing lost details and sharpening the quality of the existing images. It is the only process in the world to offer control of grain (noise) as well as sharpness. To date, more than five hundred classic films have been restored and preserved for posterity using Lowry Digital technology, including Singin' in the Rain, Star Wars Trilogy, Casablanca, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Simpsons, and the James Bond film franchise, to name just a few.

Lowry Digital Offerings

 Software solutions — The proprietary ‘Lowry Process’, may be used for: o Upconversion to HD and 4K-UHD o Image enhancement o Noise Reduction o SD to HD o HD to UHD o De-interlacing o Analog video artifact removal o Frame-rate conversions o Converting 4:3 SD source to 16:9 full frame HD image  Hardware solutions o Alchemist, Tachyon  A fully accessible and integrated cloud-based asset management delivery system  Archival scanners (scans @ 2.7 fps - 4 fps)  Commercial scanners (scans @ 12 fps - 24 fps)  Shot-by-Shot Pan & Scan facilities  Transform all physical video tapes to digital (VHS, Digibeta, 1", 2", U-matic and other formats)  Transform all physical audio tapes to digital (Spools, cassettes and 78 RPM Records amongst other formats)  A color grading setup at the client’s doorstep  Restoration capabilities to tackle nagging errors present in content  Custom filters for scaling images that use spatial frames to fill in details and re-interpolate to avoid aliasing (jaggy lines or ringing)  A dedicated Research & Development (R&D) department for image & video signal processing  Experience of more than 8 years in large scale restoration and enhancement of content from SD to 4K resolution

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CLEARTM, PFT’s award winning Media ERP Suite, offers a new way of Archiving precious content — a fully secure, no risk and easy-to-access method of storing priceless content on the Cloud, during production and/or post-production. Our intelligent Cloud-based archival solution enables content owners to make heuristic searches across their archive quickly and efficiently.

Here’s what we offer:  Heuristic search and intelligence capabilities  Diverse options for storage of multiple copies: o One + One archive storage: One copy in a latest, secure enterprise LTO vault solution, which is always online and available in real-time. A second LTO copy is stored at an earthquake and fire proof Disaster Recovery (DR) location such as Iron Mountain, located in a different seismic zone One + One + One archive storage: Two concurrent copies saved in two different LTO tape libraries which use hardware from different vendors to ensure extra security. A third copy is stored at a DR location o An additional copy can also be stored in an online disk-based storage system controlled by a customizable set of rules. This ensures quickest possible retrieval time  The CLEARTM Advantage: o Manages multiple copies of stored content and helps retrieve the quickest accessible copy, saving valuable time o Enables users to digitally deliver retrieved content to a chosen location based on workflow rules o Provides specialized archival functionality for multiple formats, as well as asset related essences such as dubbed audio and mezzanine files o PrimeAssureTM: A unique algorithm within CLEAR provides Archive Assurance o Offers a hierarchical archiving system, where any content which is unused for a certain time period goes into a deep archive o Integrates with third-party systems (such as Oracle DIVArchive) to enable a seamless and efficient archiving workflow  Secure deep archive infrastructure: Peta-bytes of storage in temperature controlled, robotic tape libraries for long term storage  Immediate notifications for customers via email to confirm receipt of content  Support for time-based restore: Restored content is deleted once the client has taken a copy

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A fully secure, no risk and easy-to-access method of storing priceless content on the Cloud, during production and/or post-production. Our intelligent Cloud-based archival solution enables content owners to make heuristic searches across their archive quickly and efficiently. Here’s what we offer:  Heuristic search and intelligence capabilities  Diverse options for storage of multiple copies: o One + One archive storage: One copy in a latest, secure enterprise LTO vault solution, which is always online and available in real-time. A second LTO copy is stored at an earthquake and fire proof Disaster Recovery (DR) location such as Iron Mountain, located in a different seismic zone

One + One + One archive storage: Two concurrent copies saved in two different LTO tape libraries which use hardware from different vendors to ensure extra security. A third copy is stored at a DR location o An additional copy can also be stored in an online disk-based storage system controlled by a customizable set of rules. This ensures quickest possible retrieval time  The CLEARTM Advantage: o Manages multiple copies of stored content and helps retrieve the quickest accessible copy, saving valuable time o Enables users to digitally deliver retrieved content to a chosen location based on workflow rules o Provides specialized archival functionality for multiple formats, as well as asset related essences such as dubbed audio and mezzanine files o PrimeAssureTM: A unique algorithm within CLEARTM provides Archive Assurance o Offers a hierarchical archiving system, where any content which is unused for a certain time period goes into a deep archive o Integrates with third-party systems (such as Oracle DIVArchive) to enable a seamless and efficient archiving workflow  Secure deep archive infrastructure: Peta-bytes of storage in temperature controlled, robotic tape libraries for long term storage  Immediate notifications for customers via email to confirm receipt of content  Support for time-based restore: Restored content is deleted once the client has taken a copy

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CLEAR Ingest & Distribution provides ONE
software to simplify end-to-end workflows for
Satellite and Terrestrial distribution. It integrates
and automates ingest, prep, QC and distribution
workflows, while providing real time dashboards
and notification alerts to operations teams. The
solution enables users to review proxies of the
content moving through the system, as well as
manually transfer content to local affiliates via
Signiant, Aspera or similar file transfer utilities.
Leveraging CLEAR’s in-built Business Process
Management (BPM) engine, it automates file
processing and generates real time dashboards
to drive underlying distributed workflows within
ONE user interface. CLEAR Ingest offers
extensive interoperability and comes
pre-integrated with systems like PitchBlue,
CatchBlue, IDC-XD, CompuSat and Nexio.

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Do you have MAM that can't extend beyond BO&E department? Do you have multiple applications within your company and yet can't get them to work together? Does your MAM work well across the enterprise? Do you still have to manage workflows manually in spite of multiple systems? Is your CFO worried about never ending CAPEX and high AMC? Are you being asked 'why not Cloud'?

We believe MAM systems cannot function in isolation anymore – it has to manage not just content, but all activities across the Broadcast enterprise & ecosystem. However, is it possible with just ONE software? We think so.

With Broadcast Cloud, you have access to a Media ERP Suite that enables workflow orchestration across the enterprise, supply chain and partner ecosystems. It provides ONE software on the Cloud for all departments across the enterprise – be it Programming, Legal, Marketing, Syndication, Traffic, Broadcast Operations, Digital, or Promos, along with partner and stakeholder ecosystems. Broadcast Cloud is a one-stop-shop to manage, review, process and publish content across all the platforms and devices of the broadcast universe.

Comprising of Cloud MAM & Operations Cloud modules, Broadcast Cloud is driven by a Hybrid Cloud architecture – you have absolute peace of mind that your content is with you always while the applications run on Cloud – how convenient! No more exclusive dependency on 'on premise applications' – you realize lowest total cost of ownership (TCO). Our aim is to let you focus on what you do best – creating compelling content. Leave the rest to us.

It's time to embrace Digital Transformation!

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Do you have MAM that can't extend beyond BO&E department? Do you have multiple applications within your company and yet can't get them to work together? Does your MAM work well across the enterprise? Do you still have to manage workflows manually in spite of multiple systems? Is your CFO worried about never ending CAPEX and high AMC? Are you being asked 'why not Cloud'?

We believe MAM systems cannot function in isolation anymore – it has to manage not just content, but all activities across the Broadcast enterprise & ecosystem. However, is it possible with just ONE software? We think so.

With Broadcast Cloud, you have access to a Media ERP Suite that enables workflow orchestration across the enterprise, supply chain and partner ecosystems. It provides ONE software on the Cloud for all departments across the enterprise – be it Programming, Legal, Marketing, Syndication, Traffic, Broadcast Operations, Digital, or Promos, along with partner and stakeholder ecosystems. Broadcast Cloud is a one-stop-shop to manage, review, process and publish content across all the platforms and devices of the broadcast universe.

Comprising of Cloud MAM & Operations Cloud modules, Broadcast Cloud is driven by a Hybrid Cloud architecture – you have absolute peace of mind that your content is with you always while the applications run on Cloud – how convenient! No more exclusive dependency on 'on premise applications' – you realize lowest total cost of ownership (TCO). Our aim is to let you focus on what you do best – creating compelling content. Leave the rest to us.

It's time to embrace Digital Transformation!

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CLEAR Cloud MAM is a single, holistic MAM solution, which enables Media & Entertainment (M&E) companies to build a truly connected enterprise with digital workflows. With work order automation to manage tasks, resources, assets and workflow orchestration efficiently across the supply chain, Cloud MAM offers much more than a traditional MAM. It is a single MAM with media management capabilities across global sites, that integrates production, distribution, broadcasting and OTT related business activities. What’s more, it extends beyond the Technical Operations teams and is usable by creative, marketing, legal, operations, sales and senior executive leadership teams. It helps content enterprises digitize media management processes (Mastering, Compliance etc.), handle clip-based workflows, distribute screeners, manage & version On Air Promos, and collaborate seamlessly across with multiple stakeholders. The solution’s Hybrid Cloud architecture gives content owners the peace of mind that their content is secure with them while the applications run on the Cloud. Cloud MAM is ready-to-deploy and pre-integrated with industry standard applications and expert implementation support. Equipped to facilitate seamless orchestration between manual and automated tasks, it powers ingest, metadata and digital library management, and also enables easy content discovery.

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PFT’s flagship product, CLEAR is the world’s first, proven Hybrid Cloud-enabled Media
ERP Suite that automates the content supply chain. CLEAR helps M&E companies drive
creative enablement, enhance efficiencies, realize new monetization opportunities and
reduce Total Cost of Operations (TCOP) like no other. With work order management
embedded with Media Asset Management (MAM), CLEAR is now more powerful than
ever. It enables broadcasters, studios and service providers to seamlessly manage
human led tasks and machine enabled tasks, facilitating faster decision making and
quicker time to market.
With CLEAR, all you have to do is BUILD ONCE — One infrastructure; one platform, one
process. You can innovate on ONE platform, rather than on multiple silo’ed platforms -
no more duplication and repetition.
PFT’s flagship product, CLEAR is the world’s first, proven Hybrid Cloud-enabled Media
ERP Suite that automates the content supply chain. CLEAR helps M&E companies drive
creative enablement, enhance efficiencies, realize new monetization opportunities and
reduce Total Cost of Operations (TCOP) like no other. With Work Order Management
embedded with MAM, CLEAR is now more powerful than ever. It enables broadcasters,
studios and service providers to seamlessly manage human led and machine enabled
tasks, facilitating faster decision making and quicker time-to-market.
With CLEAR, all you have to do is BUILD ONCE — One infrastructure, one platform, one
process. You can innovate on ONE platform, rather than on multiple silo’ed platforms

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Are you unable to deliver 'TV Everywhere' due to lack of capacity? Are you not using Cloud resources because they need manual intervention? And you don't have additional people to manage that? You have transcode farm on the cloud, yet can't package & deliver? Is the total cost of servicing these making the deals unviable for you? Do you find yourself lacking professional help on how to leverage Cloud?

Don't cloud your mind with such worries. Get Cloudified.

With Operations Cloud from CLEARTM, you don't just store and transcode, but perform end-to-end Content Operations on Cloud. It is ready-to-deploy with a wide range of preset robots (TVE, Customer portal, Netflix, YT, DPP) – you enjoy faster time-to-market at lowest costs. All this with pre-defined SLAs and timely counsel.

ONE Cloud software that does everything, including workflow orchestration – now that's liberating!

It's time to virtualize your content supply chain!

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At PFT, we believe that if AI has to work for M&E players, then it has to deliver accurate and actionable data which can solve unique business challenges. For this to happen, solution providers have to be open and committed to work with any AI/ML engine, have the data science talent pool to interpret the data and its subtle nuances, and tweak it to suit the needs of the enterprise’s content.

Hence, we offer a combination of Technology and Consulting to deliver accurate and actionable data that can solve specific M&E challenges seamlessly.

• Accurate Data – This is the only expectation from the industry currently



• Actionable Data – We have gone beyond the current expectation to create Action Toolkits

We make AI work for you. And that is our promise.

PFT’s CLEAR Vision Cloud is a Media Recognition AI platform that integrates best-of-breed AI engines like Microsoft, Google, Amazon Web Services, IBM Watson, and home-grown AI models along with a unique Machine Wisdom layer that is focused on harnessing the best quality data. Along with Technology, PFT offers bespoke strategic Consulting services to ensure AI works for the customer, taking into consideration their specific business challenges and unique content.

CLEAR Vision Cloud comprises of

• Data



• Action Toolkits

Modular Data Packs include those for Basic Metadata, Advanced Metadata, Premium Metadata, Video Comparison, Compliance and Transcripts.

Action Toolkits, as the name suggests, are ready-to-use to address specific M&E use cases. The Action Toolkits include – Discovery, Segmentation, Content Moderator, Language Tools and Video Comparator.

These are enveloped by PFT’s unique Machine Wisdom layer that imparts cognitive benefits to CLEAR Vision Cloud. Think of it as an AI platform with a human brain!

CLEAR Vision Cloud does not just produce accurate data but also actionable data.

Making AI Work For You

With a decade of experience in the M&E industry, nobody understands the unique business requirements of content enterprises – broadcasters, studios, production houses and D2C players – like we do. PFT is working round the clock to solve real world M&E business problems and build additional use cases to showcase how it can deliver AI-led business outcomes.

Accurate data and Actionable data are the hallmarks of CLEAR Vision Cloud. While other AI models available today in the market can offer data accuracy to some extend, none are capable of presenting accurate data that is actionable too.

CLEAR Vision Cloud. Making AI work for you.

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PFT’s CLEAR Digital Lab automates the content
supply chain, connects the production
ecosystem, and acts as the Media Universe for
secure content operations from content
acquisition through distribution and archiving.
CLEAR Digital Lab brings together the various
stakeholders and suppliers engaged in the
production and post production processes with
supply chain vendors for various tasks, such as
editorial, VFX, post production, sound,
localization, mastering, and downstream
distribution to connect the entire ecosystem.
Built around CLEAR Media ERP’s Primetime
Emmy® award winning DAX® Production Cloud
and Cloud MAM software modules, CLEAR
Digital Lab is well equipped to handle scripted,
unscripted, short form and digital content
genres. It has the capability to handle files of
different resolutions, content types, help review
and collaborate, track jobs and manage media
logistics including distribution of varied content
types across the production supply chain.

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CLEAR™ Media ERP’s Content Acquisition
Portal serves as a secure entry point for all
media and ancillary files remotely from any
geographical location across the global supply
chain, without the need of a VPN. Once
ingested onto the portal, users can either trigger
further downstream actions manually, or
automate these actions based on business
rules. Powered by Work Order Management, the
solution enables users to perform work orderbased
ingest, assign tasks to relevant
resources/vendors and track the status of all
tasks conveniently through a unified dashboard.
It is equipped with best-in-class tools for content
acquisition operations like file transfers (via
Aspera/Signiant), auto QC (pre-integration with
Baton/Cerify), full QC (pre-integrated with
Adobe® Premiere Pro), content enrichment
(cataloguing/subtitling) and archival. CLEAR’s
Content Acquisition Portal can seamlessly
integrate with other, existing IT systems like
Rights Management, BMS, MAM etc.

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CLEARTM Media ERP Suite provides end-to-end workflow orchestration for digital packaging and delivery – right from content ingest to final delivery.
Here’s what we offer:
 An automated process, using an extensive data model to create packages, transcode in multiple formats and deliver to
different OTT platforms
Over 450 ready-to-deploy preset robots for broadcast and new
media publish
 Support for all OTT related services, including digitization, QC,
image enhancement, localization, cataloging, metadata
creation and transcoding
 Stringent quality control using a combination of manual and
auto QC
 Supply chain management using ONE system
 Data-led mastering
 High end tools for QC and transcoding
 Compliance Data Model: A fast and accurate solution to fulfill different compliance regulations
 A DMS CoE (Digital Media Services Centre of Excellence) with over 20 people working on packaging and delivering content
across multiple formats and devices
 Strong Cloud MAM with BPM (business process management)
 Onboarding: we get it right the first time
 Over 17 years of rich experience in digitization, QC and
mastering
 A proven background with over 10 MN assets published to new media annually

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PFT provides high quality Digitization services for the conversion of analog content (video and audio) into digital form. We undertake source-agnostic digitization for all formats and transcode digitized content into suitable format(s) for delivery. Our stringent quality
control throughout the content lifecycle includes both manual and Automatic QC. Here’s what we offer:

A team of experts well-versed in industry standard formats and broadcast guidelines
 20+ years of experience, with specialization in bulk digitization
 Ability to digitize up to 200 hours per day across multiple
formats
 Ability to handle legacy video formats including U-matic,
DVCAM, Betacam, Digibeta, D5, HDCAM SR, VHS, SVHS, VHS-C, as well as audio from gramophones, audio spool players, vinyl records, etc.
 End-to-end supporting services for cataloguing, bulk
digitization, audio and video correction, restoration, metadata tagging, archiving, mastering, and delivery
 SLA-driven deliveries
 Future-proof formatting using the highest possible quality of encoding
 Global delivery model supported by a worldwide network of in-house studios
 Ability to execute work from within client premises
 Watertight security: ISO 27001 & SOC2 certified
 Best in class infrastructure:
• Digital Rapids and iCR encoders
• Dolby® certified QC rooms
• RTI video cleaning machine for cleaning tapes
• Baton and Cerify for Auto QC
• EMC Isilon for storage

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IMF support within CLEAR includes the ability to create deliverables for different platforms (Netflix, iTunes etc.) and specifications (like DPP) from an IMF package. CLEAR also includes the world’s first IMF Player that provides the ability to preview, playback, review and distribute over a streaming proxy a Composition Playlist (CPL) with all its essences including video, audio and captions. This enables collaboration and decision making in the workflow using proxies without having to necessarily access the original IMF package in high-res each time a CPL has to be played back. The IMF support in CLEAR is built using the product’s native Hybrid Cloud architecture that supports distributed workflows, and allows packaging and delivery of IMF packages from remote locations, public cloud infrastructure (Amazon/Azure) and customer premises.

Key Features

Ability to create deliverables for DPP (AS-11) and iTunes from an IMF package
Future-readiness with support for SMPTE’s upcoming Applications (beyond 2 and 2e) based on RDD 44 specification
Supports ingest of Complete IMF packages and Supplemental IMF packages
Provides users the ability to work with IMF Compositions created using any of the desktop CPL edit solutions (Clipster, Color Front, Gray Meta and Netflix CPL Editor, among others) over streaming proxies
Allows users to perform:
Search
Playback
Upload (Complete Packages, Partial/Supplemental Packages, only Updated Essences)
Download (Complete Packages, Partial/Supplemental Packages, only Updated Essences)
Distribution of IMF packages (Complete Packages, Supplemental Packages)
Distribution of Rendered and Transcoded Output (Video Files instead of Packages)

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Implementing a Localization strategy for an international Media and Entertainment (M&E) company is often challenging, with an ever-increasing variety of shows, volume of content, and number of platforms for distribution. PFT has been providing high quality, cost-efficient Localization services for the past 15 years, in over 60 languages. Our strong global network of partnerships and native translators ensures that we deliver the brand and style of your content to a worldwide audience. In addition, our flagship solution, CLEARTM Media ERP, enables you to ingest, track, store, transcode, and deliver assets securely and conveniently.

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CLEAR’s Mastering Automation solution makes domestic and international syndication across linear and non-linear platforms more efficient and cost-effective, thanks to automation by leveraging CLEAR Compliance Data Model, Caption Re-timing feature and Profanity Check tool for compliance auto QC for captions & subtitles.

Key Features
CLEAR Compliance Data Model: A feature that enables one time cataloging on the Source Master, thereby reducing S&P (Standards & Practices) efforts as well as edit time
Caption Re-timing: Auto re-sync of captions/subtitles and dub files for new edit versions of an asset, thereby eliminating the process of manually captioning and dubbing content repeatedly
Compliance auto QC: Automated blocking out of objectionable language from captions/subtitles for compliance adherence

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Using our flagship product, CLEARTM, PFT undertakes new metadata
creation as well as the enrichment of existing metadata. Our
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) spread around the world collaborate
to deliver genre-specific cataloging for episodic TV content, feature titles, news, sports and documentaries, in addition to country
specific and culture specific content. In today’s fast paced digital era, we help our clients future proof their content.

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PFT’s industry-first solution for OTT Distribution
addresses these challenges through an
automated process, using an extensive data
model to create packages, transcode in multiple
formats and deliver to different OTT platforms.
Built on Work Order Management, it includes
450+ API bots for delivery to popular platforms,
advanced tools for review & approval, a unified
dashboard for tracking task status, and
seamless integration with Scheduling and Rights
Management Systems. With OTT Distribution,
users can manage all tasks and operations
involved in OTT Distribution from start to end,
securely, on ONE system.
The solution facilitates quicker fulfilment, and
lowers Total Cost of Operations (TCOP) by
reducing the amount of manpower and
infrastructure involved in OTT Distribution
operations.

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Promo Operations, a module of CLEARTM Broadcast Cloud, offers a
never before functionality to automate the entire promo
operations workflow. It provides end-to-end process orchestration
for promo creation through delivery including automation of
rendering of versions, thereby enhancing efficiencies and reducing
costs.

Features of Promo Operations Module:
 Work order administration for the entire promo creation and delivery workflow, including versioning
 End-to-end workflow orchestration using a BPM-based workflow engine, ensuring seamless integration with the BMS
 A simple grid-based interface to define promo work orders for creative and versions of promos. Extended ability to import and export work orders from MS Excels and BMS
 Review/Approve tools to support collaboration during the promo creative development process
Tracking and content logistics for various versioning elements
and track receipts of various media materials for versioning
 An administration module that lets you configure the
following for a versioning ‘template’:
o Audio files from multiple sources (for different languages
etc.) in Stereo/5.1
o Begin and End Pages
o Text elements in different languages with UTF (Unicode
Text Format) support
o Effects and transitions for text and images
o Sponsorship logos
o Layer groups to handle combinations of ‘Text’, ‘Image’ and
‘Video’ elements
 A versioning appliance that allows to ‘render’ promo versions for the creative automatically. This is based on pre-configured, metadata driven dynamic versioning templates that can be assigned while defining work orders.
o The appliance triggers jobs on Adobe® After Effects and Adobe® Premiere Pro CC to render all the different versions based on the template definition
o Provides options for multiple template selection, facilitating easy cross channel promotion and changes in branding
 A promo process monitoring dashboard that provides a progress view across all stages of the promo lifecycle
Standard library functions like search, preview, publish to various distribution outlets, including new media and social networks etc.
 Ability to preview promos prior to play-out, along with a timeline view
 Text Support: Extensive text rendering capabilities for multiple languages and special characters like New Line, Superscript, Subscript
 Image support: Ability to squeeze, re-center and re-position images and videos
 Ability to dynamically resize and position sponsorship logos using metadata
 Automatic generation of daily/weekly/monthly reports based on the number of promos created and played out
 Dynamic/automated mixing of voice over tracks

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PFT provides stringent, multi-pass QC. We undertake QC not just
for adherence to technical specs, but also to regulatory guidelines
(like a broadcaster’s S & P) as well as the identification of creative
glitches (like a boom mic showing in a frame). Here’s what we
offer:
Manual and automated file based QC analysis under the
following categories:
 HD/UHD Master QC: A thorough technical evaluation of movies, scripted dramas/comedies, non-fiction series, documentaries etc. Often involves re-QC and re-delivery of rectified versions.
 IMF/4K Master QC: Rigorous QC, involving the use of software like Clipster, Colorfront and Transkoder.
 Third Party QC (HD/UHD/IMF): Part of the mastering process for high value content, this involves double checking the QC done by a primary vendor.
 7.1 Complex Audio QC – Audio QC for theatrical and premium broadcast/OTT platforms. Often offered in parallel with UHD/IMF Master QC.
 Acquisition QC – QC for long form content that has already been through Master QC.
 Audio Asset QC - Audio QC of multiple audio stems, typically synchronized with a picture master. Involves delivery of mixes in multiple configurations (7.1, 5.1, 2.0), M&E, dialog, music, effects stems etc.
 Master Asset/Image Sequence QC – Involves restoring Master DI image sequences like DPX/EXR and Cinema DCDM TIFF sequences from drives or LTO tapes, screening content and verifying check sums.
 Library / Catalog QC – QC for general quality and technical attributes of legacy content, typically performed as part of migration, restoration or redistribution projects.
 Spot QC – Spot check of content at 3-5 different points. Typically involves checking a minute at beginning, middle and end; along with verification of slate and file metadata.
 Watch Down QC – Involves a linear watch down of content from start to end, only stopping to list major issues. Typically performed as a precaution on content which has already been through QC in the past.

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It automates the end-to-end process of defining,
assigning and executing work across the content lifecycle.
Leveraging this, Media & Entertainment (M&E) enterprises can track every incoming work request across the entire content supply chain down to its associated processes, tasks and deliverables, till completion. In addition, the assets required during each stage of work are conveniently available on the same system.
With BPM driven tasks, smart resource allocations, due date-based work order dashboards, in-depth data analytics and reporting, Work Order Management is a vital ingredient that helps content enterprises improve output quality and maintain on-time delivery alongside increase in scale. It lays the foundation for streamlining content operations and helps enhance efficiencies across core processes like Acquisition, Review & Approval, Cataloguing, QC, Mastering, Distribution, Promos and Localization

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Watson Captioning Live helps you streamline your closed captioning process by using cognitive speech-to-text applications that deliver automated captions in a fraction of the time. Users can upload a glossary of specialized terms that arms Watson with greater context and improves accuracy at no additional cost.

The result is a trainable, scalable solution that helps you save time and money while improving captions by providing:

- Flexible, accessible technology that can seamlessly integrate with existing station equipment and is always available
- Low cost and low risk with minimal up-front investment and a billing model that allows you to pay only for the minutes of captioning you use
- Self-learning technology that remembers corrections to constantly evolve and improve accuracy over time
- Positioning for future expansion with access to IBM’s industry-leading AI solutions to help you unlock deeper value in your video content.

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Ingest & playout broadcast quality video in SD, HD, and UHD
Dalet Brio is an innovative and cost-effective platform for broadcast customers looking for non-proprietary hardware to digitize and playback their content, either as a complement or replacement of their existing video servers. Built on an IT-based input and output video platform, it seamlessly integrates with Dalet Solutions to provide a highly flexible and scalable end-to-end solution.

Dalet Brio units are designed to ingest and playout broadcast quality video in SD, HD, and UHD formats. They come in a variety of input/output or local/central storage combinations. Each unit is built on robust IT equipment with built-in redundancy.


Flexible Codec Support
Dalet Brio supports a very wide range of software codecs. In order to ensure broad interoperability, industry-standard wrappers such as Quicktime & MXF are supported, allowing seamless workflow integration with third-party NLEs and Dalet production tools. Dalet Brio can play any supported files, including a mix of SD, HD and UHD on the same timeline, back-to-back with dynamic cross-, up- and down- conversion of the video signal, as well as aspect ratio modifications.

Transition to IP
Dalet Brio is ready for the transition to IP-based video production, with the support of multiple video-over-IP standards from the high-end SMPTE 2022-6/-7 and SMPTE 2110, including NMOS interoperability, to the popular NewTek NDI streams. Dalet Brio supports hybrid SDI / IP workflows, to ensure that the transition to IP production is smooth. Dalet is working together with the AMWA association.

Proven Reliability
With more than 1,000 news, channel automation, MAM & QC, and sports production deployments, Dalet Brio has a successful track record that spans just about every broadcast server workflow scenario. More than its versatility, Brio has proven its load tolerance and scalability capabilities, supporting large content producers and broadcasters.

Third-party support
Dalet Brio can be part of Dalet Galaxy Architecture for Ingest and Playout but can also fit into third-party MAM, NRCS, and Playout control systems with VDCP and BVW protocol. With Dalet Brio supporting FIMS standards, Adobe Premiere Pro CC can control Dalet Brio for ingest as a plugin as well as Ingest to AVID Interplay/ISIS and Apple FCP X.

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Axinom CMS (Content Management System) is a fully extensible content management system built to meet the requirements of the media and aerospace industry in managing many content types, metadata, and services. The capabilities span automated workflows for the digital supply chain, including asset and metadata management, localization, e-commerce, advertising, subscription management, and secure multi-channel delivery to all types of client devices. The interfaces and services layer of Axinom CMS provides a seamless and automated way to integrate various interfaces and services out-of-the-box either with Axinom or any other backend systems.

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X-Pert Content Replicator is designed with automated content management in mind. Get the stock of your content on multiple local playout servers and make the content replication comfortably and safely.

Transfer your content safely

You can control the transfer process and eliminate broken replicated files. Thus, you will deliver a stable playout. We use real-time checks during the content replication, and if there is any problematic content, it wouldn’t be moved to all “healthy” files.

Keep your local servers clean

The application helps you organize your workflow and keep only the files you need on the local playout servers. In other words, you can use the available removal options to delete all unnecessary files on the local server(s). Of course, our product generates log files. You can use them anytime to find full information on each file transfer or content removal.

Transfer from multiple sources to multiple playout servers 

You can simply point to your source(s) and local server(s), and X-Pert Content Replicator will replicate your files. Moreover, you can add separate folders as different sources.

Automated transfer of recently added files

It can gather content from several sources automatically when new content is available at any of the remote locations. As follows, all your content will be up-to-date.

Playlist transfer

You have the option to transfer a playlist and all files included in it. Additionally, you are able to replicate your daily playlists for a specific number of days.

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It is a software-based playout automation system which provides powerful, flexible and user-friendly broadcasting solutions via a client-server architecture.

Libero Play manages from scheduling to playout and switches automatically from rundown items to live sources. It has extensive support for a wide range of file formats compatibility. The system offers frame-accurate synchronization between main and backup video servers. Libero Play guarantees scalability for the addition of an almost unlimited number of channels, operator positions, and devices while the system remains live.

KEY FEATURES

• Client-Server architecture


• Stability designed for 24/7


• NDI 4.5 Support


• Frame-accurate redundancy between main and backup video servers


• SD/HD/UHD/4K/8K support (*)


• Possibility to play between marked IN and OUT points


• MOS Protocol Support for NRCS integration


• Logo insertion including the possibility of automatic logo switching


• Output preview feature


• Wide range of file formats compatibility


• Multi-language support


• Auto-update for commercial blocks


• Ability to loop a single or multiple rundown items


• Multiple input source support (SDI/IP Stream)


• Multiple output source support (SDI/NDI/IP Stream)


• Advanced control panel with speed control


• Ability to insert virtual rundown items (placeholders) with duration


• UDP/RTP/RTSP/RTMP/HLS/MPEG-DASH/SRT for Stream output


• Warnings for a missing clip, scheduled events, storage spaces and updated lists


• Search option from devices, file systems, and 3rd party systems


• Multi-channel control on a single interface with customizable columns and counters


• Indicator for clip validity information to be ensuring all elements are ready to play

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IO from Cerberus Tech is a software-based live IP video switching platform. Operating point-to-point, or point-to-multipoint, the IP broadcast application allows for seamless switching between; RTP, UDP, RIST, SRT, RTMP and HLS delivery protocols. It can be scaled to unlimited outputs and used within a device, data centre or cloud environment.

IO utilises industry standard IP methods, for secure, reliable open delivery. It enables automatic switching between open video transport stream protocols, for in/out video and audio contribution and distribution. This allows users to seamlessly convert on-premises video traffic to cloud facing protocols. Featuring full management and monitoring capabilities via a simple and intuitive user interface.

IO was built using the application tool Docker, which accelerates development workflows with an integrated pipeline and consolidated application components. IO defines the environment in which the software runs, without limiting the user to specific operating systems or hardware. This allows for greater flexibility for users to deliver content securely to partner services, in any format including Remote Production, Channel Partners, Broadcasters, and CDN's as well as global head ends.

Compatible with any other device using the same standards, IO offers interoperability without the need for proprietary software. IO can be installed as a container on hardware, virtual machine or cloud environments, as well as behind organisational firewalls. IO can be used as either a sending or receiving device. Or it can sit in-between broadcasting devices, acting as a central hub for content distribution.

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IMF Analyser is a high-performance, flexible software solution for the analysis and validation of IMF compositions and packages. Easily integrated into media workflows, IMF Analyser validates completeness and conformance, examining each component including validation of MXF assets against the relevant standards and cross-checks between components.

IMF Analyser features can:

• Reduce rework and save costs, by continuously validating IMF compliance throughout workflows to eliminate downstream errors


• Improve customer satisfaction and grow repeat business by always delivering 100% compliant IMF packages


• Realise the Quality Control cost benefits of IMF by aligning QC with the componentised, distributed processing of IMF workflows


• Ensure interoperability of your systems by testing new releases against the latest standards

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A multi-channel and end-to-end software solution, Etere combines video switching, video server, advertisement and logo insertion capabilities for targeted ad insertions. From planning and billings to playout, Etere is able to manage real-time connectivity between different departments.

Etere Ad Insertion enhances video monetization opportunities, it effectively manages the end-to-end ad insertion and playout process including resource management, insertion of filling events on demand, scrolling text, logo and CG insertions. Etere is designed to manage dynamic and targeted ad insertion requirements in any fast-moving environment. Running on either automatic or manual mode, it is able to manage real-time insertion of video clips, logos, CG graphics, graphics overlays and scrolling text into stored content and live content for an unlimited number of channels. It combines a video switcher, video server, ad and logo inserter into an open system that ready to fit into any workflow. It streamlines playout complexity with its multi-format capabilities and support for cable, satellite, terrestrial and IP deliveries. Its integrative real-time monitoring and redundancy features provide a highly fault-resilient and accurate performance. Etere is capable of managing an unlimited number of TV channels, scale up or down according to your business needs. It is a fully integrative software-based solution that increases your advertising ROI and operational efficiency.

 

Key Features

■ Supports multiple platforms including satellite, terrestrial, cable and IP television

■ Manages Ad Insertion on compressed video channels with high density DPI ad server

■ Frame accurate splicing on any frame

■ Intuitive PC and web-based interface enhance control and operational efficiency

■ Integrated Cue-Tone decoder

■ Fault resilient performance with main and backup redundancy

■ Manages channels independently for each network

■ Start via GPI/SCTE signals/VANC codes

■ Multi-network support

■ Supports IP connection, SD and HD inputs and outputs

■ DVB Subtitles

■ Supports Splicing and pass-through

■ Time-shift with very high accuracy

■ Manages loudness control and syncs loudness levels across all channels and formats

 

Significant Cost Advantage

■ IP workflows support for a more cost-efficient setup compared with baseband systems

■ Uses standard servers

■ Lowers total cost of ownership across multiple platforms

■ Integrates seamlessly into any environment without a major change in the system

■ Does not require dedicated streaming server with local file-based storage

Ad Insertion

■ L-shaped squeeze and overlay for ads

■ Insert graphics, texts, crawlers and logos

■ Able to manage last minute changes and filling events

■ Flexible ad insertion: Overlay, around the content via slices, overlays and text crawls

■ Seamless insertion of advertisements into live, linear or video-on-demand (VOD) content

■ SCTE-104 and SCTE-35 compatibility for targeted ad insertion

■ Effective video monetization with location specified programming

 

Easy Scalability

■ Scalable at any stage according to requirements

■ Does not require a major change in the system

Splicing

■ Frame accurate splicing

■ Able to splice on any frame

■ CBR & VBR splicing

■ Stream-to-stream (live to live program)

■ File-to-stream (advert to live program)

■ File-to-file (advert to advert)

■ Stream-to-file (live program to advert)

■ Embedded filee asset streaming server

■ MPEG video playout server

Logo Generation and Embedment

■Enhanced advertisements with the embedded 2D & 3D logo generator, supports multiple overlays and layers

■Seamless commercial graphics/logos workflow from production to edits, scheduling, invoicing and playout

■Pre-set and real-time preview features enable preliminary checks on the graphics

■Dynamic ad insertion: Inserts 2D and 3D logos into live and stored video feeds

■Compatible with a wide range of graphics files: TGA, AVI, MOV, SWF, PNG, JPEG, GIF

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Looking at LIVE event production in the cloud?

Preparing content for LIVE distribution to a global marketplace?

Performing LIVE remastering of legacy archive content?

FrameFormer Live is a turnkey software application which provides a single channel of motion compensated frame rate conversion of live video streams.

It can handle input and output of SD,HD and optionally UHD/4K IP streams supporting IP based streaming protocols (SRT,RTP,RTMP,TS) & codecs (H264,H265,MP2)

Full service set-up (decode, encode, scheduling, alarms etc) and monitoring via web based UI.

Interoperability with other business systems i.e control, monitoring, scheduling via RESTful API.

The software can be deployed on premise or in the cloud - based on minimum hardware recommendations

 

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AirBox provides automated content playout for satellite channels, cable head-ends, over-the-air broadcasters and corporate TV users. It is designed to be extremely robust, in order to meet the highest reliability demands of on-air playout. Due to its unique modular architecture, it is also suitable for webcasters, hotel Pay TV channels, corporate presentations, video wall sourcing and other program distribution systems.

AirBox Multi Parallel Output allows simultaneous running of two or more SDI or IP streaming SD / HD outputs so that broadcasters can easily deliver parallel output in any combination needed to deliver the content.

AirBox supports a wide range of video / audio formats from almost every known platform for production Third-party video server files like Leitch, Seachange, etc. are supported natively.

Any modifications to the playlist can be made during the on-air session. There will be no locked videos in the playlist except the one being played at the moment. They can be changed, edited or substituted.

On-the-fly commands such as skip to next or jump can change the playback order. Such changes in order are carried out seamlessly without stopping the current session. The powerful Live Show Clipboard facilitates live productions, enabling the insertion and/or execution of different events or live streams.

AirBox enables playlist scheduling for weeks ahead for automated playout. The associated gaps and time overlaps are overcome dynamically to ensure smooth service even when timed activities interfere with each other. If content files or even entire schedules are missing and misplaced, special facilities guarantee continuous operation.

MS Windows 10 compatible.

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InSync Technology, experts in software motion compensated standards conversion, have partnered with Dalet, specialists in high-performance, media solutions, to deliver a flexible conversion solution for broadcasters and content owners of any size.

High quality motion compensated frame rate conversion is now available as an optional upgrade within the Dalet Amberfin media processing platform. This will benefit broadcasters and content owners who face unexpected needs for frame rate and format conversion, such as when footage that was expected to be 1080 50i turns out to be 720 30p, and there’s no option to reshoot, or when a client requests a clip for integration into a UHD 59p program, but the only version on the server is HD 50i.

Using FrameFormer's unique and advanced algorithms file-based content can now be converted with the smoothest motion possible.

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Introducing our Media Monitoring Systems (MMS) Broadcast Edition as a fully automated platform for broadcast monitoring, legal recording TV programming, allowing overall quality control, building complete (searchable) audiovisual archives with different purposes (audit, reissuing), news development, building multiplatform clips sharing on social networks with metadata to SEO optimization and commercial market research.

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Ensure your content reaches the widest audiences, even on those breaking news. AUDIMUS.MEDIA creates automatic closed captionings for all of live programs and nowadays they are reaching more that 500 million viewers spread in two continents!

The cost-effective solution you were looking for to comply with CC regulations.

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WHATS’ON is Europe's most advanced platform for managing and programming radio, TV and online content channels. With modular desktop applications or web-based applications in the cloud that sit at the centre of future-proof media operation ecosystems, MEDIAGENIX help optimise and automate the life cycles of content, and drive efficiencies throughout the content supply chain from acquisition over planning, scheduling and rights management to publication and beyond. The solution supports the entire content workflow, or drives content/rights/media/EPG/finance workflows as a central system complemented with best-of-breed niche applications, to strategically run a mix of OTT, VoD and Linear business.

MEDIAGENIX started out in 1992 helping a commercial channel move away from Excel sheets and handwritten programme schedules. After decades of co-creation with an ever growing international customer community, MEDIAGENIX rank among the top of tech vendors in the international media industry, serving  customers in Europe, the Middle East, the United States, Asia, Latin America and Oceania. Customers include public and commercial radio and TV stations, on-demand platforms, OTT streamers, telcos and their service providers.

Your benefits

Optimally exploit your content on any VOD services Driven by rights. Fully verified. Completely integrated with multiformat workflow management. Catch-up & preview services driven from the linear schedules.

Manage smart linear channels end to end Integrated workflows, from budget plan to fully crafted playlists. Automatically in line with rights,regulations, business rules, branding and marketing targets. Use the same toolset for your VOD operations.

Don’t leave money on the table Exploit your rights to the full. Always know the value of stock and schedule, and your ROI. Manage your commercial inventory.

Streamline the material workflow Manage and monitor the workflows for both VOD and Linear publication.

Integrate, automate & future-proof media operations Integrate with standard interfaces or with the toolkit to create your own REST API calls. Set up workflows across departments and systems.

Hit the targets and report on everything Calculate and report on statistics, quota values, financial information, content and all other kinds of information.

Effortlessly stay within legal boundaries Always be sure your scheduling is in compliance with parental ratings, and observes licence conditions and government regulations.

Build your audience Schedule promotions — automatically, manually or combined — based on ratings and targets.

 

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With nearly a decade of developing AI and computer vision tools for the world’s number one interactive video platform at WIREWAX, and with another two decades of experience in the video and broadcast space, the team identified ways to leverage the platform’s award-winning image processing technologies in the big media sector too.

Lightning fast; face and object recognition, segmentation, fingerprinting, speech recognition and many other unparalleled tools available in the suite has changed the game for the broadcast and media industry.

Being able to scan entire archives of video assets and create a powerful, digital understanding of videos, programmes and movies with this core technology has enabled large TV and movie studios to leverage data and digital tools and services like never before.

 

We’ve not met a media business on the planet that doesn’t have a digitised asset problem. Lack of metadata, no understanding of content, zero monetisation capabilities and gigantic and disorganized archives. Not to mention expensive asset management, overpriced syndication and VOD preparation, and notoriously slow and extortionate manual services.

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PFT provides high quality Digitization services for the conversion of analog content (video and audio) into digital form. We undertake source-agnostic digitization for all formats and transcode digitized content into suitable format(s) for delivery. Our stringent quality
control throughout the content lifecycle includes both manual and Automatic QC. Here’s what we offer:

A team of experts well-versed in industry standard formats and broadcast guidelines
 20+ years of experience, with specialization in bulk digitization
 Ability to digitize up to 200 hours per day across multiple
formats
 Ability to handle legacy video formats including U-matic,
DVCAM, Betacam, Digibeta, D5, HDCAM SR, VHS, SVHS, VHS-C, as well as audio from gramophones, audio spool players, vinyl records, etc.
 End-to-end supporting services for cataloguing, bulk
digitization, audio and video correction, restoration, metadata tagging, archiving, mastering, and delivery
 SLA-driven deliveries
 Future-proof formatting using the highest possible quality of encoding
 Global delivery model supported by a worldwide network of in-house studios
 Ability to execute work from within client premises
 Watertight security: ISO 27001 & SOC2 certified
 Best in class infrastructure:
• Digital Rapids and iCR encoders
• Dolby® certified QC rooms
• RTI video cleaning machine for cleaning tapes
• Baton and Cerify for Auto QC
• EMC Isilon for storage

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Limelight Video Platform is the fastest and most intuitive way to manage and distribute online video to media devices everywhere. Engage web audiences with immersive video content. Track performance and collect valuable metrics from your viewers. The power and simplicity of Limelight Video Platform lets you manage, publish, syndicate, measure, and monetize web video with ease. Upload your source file and our transcoding services automatically handle video format conversions and publishing steps required for optimized viewing on any device, anywhere. The video platform is integrated with the global Orchestrate Platform to deliver the high-quality viewing experience audiences expect.

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MediaServicesIQ contains a suite of machine learning (ML) applications. These microservices can be applied to speech-to-text, video intelligence, closed caption conformance, and content classification in media workflows. The microservices in MediaServicesIQ integrate easily with media workflows used by broadcasters and media houses, helping them leverage AI/ML technologies within existing workflows.

Media ServicesIQ provides an easy-to-access portal to cloud-based AI/ML services through custom-developed workflows.

  KEY FEATURES & CAPABILITIES

Metadata Generation

Cloud-based collection of speech-to-text and video intelligence applications automating the generation of speech and video-based metadata Provides off-the-shelf integration with the Avid system Easily interfaces with existing workflows using REST API Video intelligence metadata for face, logo, ad, number, on-screen text, object, and shot change detection Metadata with timecodes for tagging, enabling search and faster content retrieval.

Automatic Closed Caption/Subtitle Generation

Machine-generated, time-synced outputs in various sidecar formats for further processing Faster, scalable, reliable, and secure generation of preliminary outputs Easily ingest sidecar files into workflows for repurposing.

CC Quality Conformance for Multi-Platform publishing

Generate reports on non-conformance parameters within a CC sidecar file Automatically compares against predefined style guides standards from platforms such as Netflix Time coded error reports for easy navigation and correction Ability to ingest multiple sidecar formats.

Auto classify content for better value

Automatically create a classification for content Classify advertisements using various labels to automatically identify and ingest Automatic classification of high-points in a feature-length video Easily integrate and ingest labels into existing workflows.

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Managing metadata is hard

It “lives” in lots of different places. making quality a real problem.  Fixing quality issues takes time and money.

Fuse Metadata Manager tackles those issues head-on

It’s a single store for all of your metadata. Automation consolidates data and eliminates duplicate records. It can help you turn metadata into better data.

Fuse Metadata Manager can help you manage, monetise and maximise the value of your metadata

Create a single source of truth for your metadata, Turn raw data into decision-making power. Cut the amount of time and money spent on manual tasks. Empower a slicker, more rewarding customer experience and get future-ready with a reliable, scalable metadata platform

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CLEARTM, PFT’s award winning Media ERP Suite, offers a new way of Archiving precious content — a fully secure, no risk and easy-to-access method of storing priceless content on the Cloud, during production and/or post-production. Our intelligent Cloud-based archival solution enables content owners to make heuristic searches across their archive quickly and efficiently.

Here’s what we offer:  Heuristic search and intelligence capabilities  Diverse options for storage of multiple copies: o One + One archive storage: One copy in a latest, secure enterprise LTO vault solution, which is always online and available in real-time. A second LTO copy is stored at an earthquake and fire proof Disaster Recovery (DR) location such as Iron Mountain, located in a different seismic zone One + One + One archive storage: Two concurrent copies saved in two different LTO tape libraries which use hardware from different vendors to ensure extra security. A third copy is stored at a DR location o An additional copy can also be stored in an online disk-based storage system controlled by a customizable set of rules. This ensures quickest possible retrieval time  The CLEARTM Advantage: o Manages multiple copies of stored content and helps retrieve the quickest accessible copy, saving valuable time o Enables users to digitally deliver retrieved content to a chosen location based on workflow rules o Provides specialized archival functionality for multiple formats, as well as asset related essences such as dubbed audio and mezzanine files o PrimeAssureTM: A unique algorithm within CLEAR provides Archive Assurance o Offers a hierarchical archiving system, where any content which is unused for a certain time period goes into a deep archive o Integrates with third-party systems (such as Oracle DIVArchive) to enable a seamless and efficient archiving workflow  Secure deep archive infrastructure: Peta-bytes of storage in temperature controlled, robotic tape libraries for long term storage  Immediate notifications for customers via email to confirm receipt of content  Support for time-based restore: Restored content is deleted once the client has taken a copy

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PFT offers the Academy® Award winning Lowry Digital technology — one of the finest tools in the world for Remastering, Upconversion and Restoration. This unique technology helps content owners re-purpose their legacy content for high resolution viewing across all devices — VoD, OTT and traditional linear television broadcasting up to 4K-UHD. Using complex algorithms based on motion estimation, the ‘Lowry Process’ effectively reduces visual noise in motion pictures. This makes it possible to carry out other forms of restoration on the content, such as removing dirt and scratches, reducing flickers, replacing lost details and sharpening the quality of the existing images. It is the only process in the world to offer control of grain (noise) as well as sharpness. To date, more than five hundred classic films have been restored and preserved for posterity using Lowry Digital technology, including Singin' in the Rain, Star Wars Trilogy, Casablanca, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Simpsons, and the James Bond film franchise, to name just a few.

Lowry Digital Offerings

 Software solutions — The proprietary ‘Lowry Process’, may be used for: o Upconversion to HD and 4K-UHD o Image enhancement o Noise Reduction o SD to HD o HD to UHD o De-interlacing o Analog video artifact removal o Frame-rate conversions o Converting 4:3 SD source to 16:9 full frame HD image  Hardware solutions o Alchemist, Tachyon  A fully accessible and integrated cloud-based asset management delivery system  Archival scanners (scans @ 2.7 fps - 4 fps)  Commercial scanners (scans @ 12 fps - 24 fps)  Shot-by-Shot Pan & Scan facilities  Transform all physical video tapes to digital (VHS, Digibeta, 1", 2", U-matic and other formats)  Transform all physical audio tapes to digital (Spools, cassettes and 78 RPM Records amongst other formats)  A color grading setup at the client’s doorstep  Restoration capabilities to tackle nagging errors present in content  Custom filters for scaling images that use spatial frames to fill in details and re-interpolate to avoid aliasing (jaggy lines or ringing)  A dedicated Research & Development (R&D) department for image & video signal processing  Experience of more than 8 years in large scale restoration and enhancement of content from SD to 4K resolution

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PFT provides stringent, multi-pass QC. We undertake QC not just
for adherence to technical specs, but also to regulatory guidelines
(like a broadcaster’s S & P) as well as the identification of creative
glitches (like a boom mic showing in a frame). Here’s what we
offer:
Manual and automated file based QC analysis under the
following categories:
 HD/UHD Master QC: A thorough technical evaluation of movies, scripted dramas/comedies, non-fiction series, documentaries etc. Often involves re-QC and re-delivery of rectified versions.
 IMF/4K Master QC: Rigorous QC, involving the use of software like Clipster, Colorfront and Transkoder.
 Third Party QC (HD/UHD/IMF): Part of the mastering process for high value content, this involves double checking the QC done by a primary vendor.
 7.1 Complex Audio QC – Audio QC for theatrical and premium broadcast/OTT platforms. Often offered in parallel with UHD/IMF Master QC.
 Acquisition QC – QC for long form content that has already been through Master QC.
 Audio Asset QC - Audio QC of multiple audio stems, typically synchronized with a picture master. Involves delivery of mixes in multiple configurations (7.1, 5.1, 2.0), M&E, dialog, music, effects stems etc.
 Master Asset/Image Sequence QC – Involves restoring Master DI image sequences like DPX/EXR and Cinema DCDM TIFF sequences from drives or LTO tapes, screening content and verifying check sums.
 Library / Catalog QC – QC for general quality and technical attributes of legacy content, typically performed as part of migration, restoration or redistribution projects.
 Spot QC – Spot check of content at 3-5 different points. Typically involves checking a minute at beginning, middle and end; along with verification of slate and file metadata.
 Watch Down QC – Involves a linear watch down of content from start to end, only stopping to list major issues. Typically performed as a precaution on content which has already been through QC in the past.

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The real challenge lies in developing a search engine you won’t need to constantly rewire to match your audience’s changing viewing habits and demands.

What we provide instead is a ready-to-use, comprehensive search engine built with OTT media providers in mind and with a UI to rival Netflix’s, to retain your existing users and attract new ones by supercharging your search functionality. A competitive Pay TV search engine should, consequently, be able to handle millions of customized queries, many of which are mired with partial matches, spelling errors, and unexpected synonyms. Utelly’s search engine handles even the most unpredictable queries with relative ease. Highly specific searches, such as for actors or genres, result in relevant answers every single time. Don’t just take our word for it though - our incredibly flexible search engine is popular with both boutique domestic and multinational OTT providers grossing billions in revenue.

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To build rich user and multi-user profiles, we identify key indicators throughout the user life cycle, as well as offer the option to ingest existing datasets and combine this with explicit user signals. These profiles are used in conjunction with our enriched metadata, real-time trending topics, and understanding of the wider user-base, to power our world-class recommendation engine.

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There is a huge variation when it comes to individual consumption patterns and behaviors. This is exacerbated by the mixing of linear and on-demand content. Many existing solutions fail in the content landscape of today. Our nuanced approach to the challenge allows us to offer a much more effective solution.

By leveraging the connections within the unified metadata repository, better content filtering can be provided, related content can be highlighted and in turn, a better signal is collected to unlock collaborative filtering.

The next level builds upon user activities and their hidden signals for content desirability. Using the latest ML/AI techniques, prediction models are generated and help drive user engagement and ultimately retention.

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A fully secure, no risk and easy-to-access method of storing priceless content on the Cloud, during production and/or post-production. Our intelligent Cloud-based archival solution enables content owners to make heuristic searches across their archive quickly and efficiently. Here’s what we offer:  Heuristic search and intelligence capabilities  Diverse options for storage of multiple copies: o One + One archive storage: One copy in a latest, secure enterprise LTO vault solution, which is always online and available in real-time. A second LTO copy is stored at an earthquake and fire proof Disaster Recovery (DR) location such as Iron Mountain, located in a different seismic zone

One + One + One archive storage: Two concurrent copies saved in two different LTO tape libraries which use hardware from different vendors to ensure extra security. A third copy is stored at a DR location o An additional copy can also be stored in an online disk-based storage system controlled by a customizable set of rules. This ensures quickest possible retrieval time  The CLEARTM Advantage: o Manages multiple copies of stored content and helps retrieve the quickest accessible copy, saving valuable time o Enables users to digitally deliver retrieved content to a chosen location based on workflow rules o Provides specialized archival functionality for multiple formats, as well as asset related essences such as dubbed audio and mezzanine files o PrimeAssureTM: A unique algorithm within CLEARTM provides Archive Assurance o Offers a hierarchical archiving system, where any content which is unused for a certain time period goes into a deep archive o Integrates with third-party systems (such as Oracle DIVArchive) to enable a seamless and efficient archiving workflow  Secure deep archive infrastructure: Peta-bytes of storage in temperature controlled, robotic tape libraries for long term storage  Immediate notifications for customers via email to confirm receipt of content  Support for time-based restore: Restored content is deleted once the client has taken a copy

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Founded in 2001, Exterity is firmly established as the global leader in enterprise IP video technology, and is the only vendor to deliver truly end-to-end IPTV and Digital Signage solutions that help organisations to harness the power of video to communicate, educate and entertain.

The new AvediaPlayer™ m9405 Media Player is the final piece of the 4K puzzle that enables a complete end-to-end, all-Exterity 4K hardware and software solution. It provides:

• Vibrant 4K quality, for a crisp, vibrant viewing experience


• 32GB of storage, to deliver hours of 4K video content and media-rich digital signage campaigns


• Fanless design, for a completely silent operation


• Power over Ethernet, to deliver data and power over a single cable

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With more than 25 years of experience in the business, MISTV® MIRA is our brand-new generation of integrated solutions built to meet today’s complex demands and needs for the operational administration of your TV station and/or advertising sales house. Our system will lead you to the maximization of your revenue and minimization of the operational costs.   MISTV® MIRA is strongly focused on automatization and optimization of all processes in the TV business, offering a fully customizable environment according to the client’s needs, powered by Microsoft® .NET Framework and Oracle® RDBMS. It is a user friendly, scalable, efficient, and powerful tool for the administration of your media business.

Advertising sales and traffic

• Multiplatform Inventory - TV, online, OTD


• Pricelists, Coefficients, Discounts, Bonuses, Variable price modifications per client


• CRM, Budgeting, Contracts, Invoicing, Ratings, Campaigns fulfillment evaluation

Programme planning

• Multi & cross channel/network planning, Linear and non-linear (VOD) broadcasting


• Automated changes and series planning


• Content-needs planning and schedule cost analytics

Scheduling

• Daily plans, Playlist, Post transmission log (As-run log)


• Breaks, Jingles and Secondary events


• Automatic scheduling and Alternative schedules

Title & Content library

• Titles-Programs, Films, Series & Episodes


• Title description and categorization, Metadata and MAM integration


• Media management, Shipping, Clip versions, Formats, TCs and Breaks

Rights management

• Acquired rights and Own production


• License contracts and conditions, Runs, Costs, Payments


• Amortizations and Impairments, Dubbing, Used music / Royalties

Automatic booking

• Advertising sales campaigns and ON-AIR self-promotion campaigns


• Optimization of delivery and inventory use


• Adjustable booking targets and conditions

Self-Promotion (OAP)

• Promo library and production requests


• Scheduling rules and conditions, Promotion campaigns management


• Promo inventory views and booking

Reporting, Interfaces and Jobs

• Playout, Research, Finance and Production, MAM, VOD, WWW, EPG, OTT, CGI


• RESTful API, FTP, DB views, XLS, XML, Printed


• Server based scheduled jobs, DB links

Professional service

• Helpdesk, Ticketing system, 24/7/365 technical support


• Fast and flexible on demand customizations


• User training and Consulting services

MIS is a long-established, leading player

on the international market providing complex solutions for advertising sales, rights, content and broadcast management. The company, with headquarters in Prague, has been specializing in the development of software solutions for TV broadcasters since it was established in 1995. Using innovative technologies and an exceptionally client orientated approach with outstanding flexibility, it is a partner you can rely on.

Currently, we are delivering for over 35 clients and more than 1000 users in countries across Europe, America, and Africa.  Our software solutions ensure easy to manage and uninterrupted broadcasting of hundreds of TV channels and networks. Our clients range from big TV stations (networks) running tens of channels with national coverage to smaller regional single channel TVs. The software is designed with flexibility in mind, so that without changes in structure, it can manage TV station of any size, complexity, and specificity of individual requirements. This is thanks to its extensive functionality across all areas that a broadcasting company may need, coupled with custom made configurations and settings. We offer the market a comprehensive All-in-one solution, with the precision and professional standards of the best of breed approach, delivered with our modular approach.

Your media business under full control

Manage » Manage & Orchestrate » Content & Workflow Management » Content data analysis »

With more than 25 years of experience in the business, MISTV® MIRA is our brand-new generation of integrated solutions built to meet today’s complex demands and needs for the operational administration of your TV station and/or advertising sales house. Our system will lead you to the maximization of your revenue and minimization of the operational costs.   MISTV® MIRA is strongly focused on automatization and optimization of all processes in the TV business, offering a fully customizable environment according to the client’s needs, powered by Microsoft® .NET Framework and Oracle® RDBMS. It is a user friendly, scalable, efficient, and powerful tool for the administration of your media business.

Programme planning

• Multi & cross channel/network planning, Linear and non-linear (VOD) broadcasting


• Automated changes and series planning


• Content-needs planning and schedule cost analytics

Scheduling

• Daily plans, Playlist, Post transmission log (As-run log)


• Breaks, Jingles and Secondary events


• Automatic scheduling and Alternative schedules

Automatic booking

• Advertising sales campaigns and ON-AIR self-promotion campaigns


• Optimization of delivery and inventory use


• Adjustable booking targets and conditions

Self-Promotion (OAP)

• Promo library and production requests


• Scheduling rules and conditions, Promotion campaigns management


• Promo inventory views and booking

Reporting, Interfaces and Jobs

• Playout, Research, Finance and Production, MAM, VOD, WWW, EPG, OTT, CGI


• RESTful API, FTP, DB views, XLS, XML, Printed


• Server based scheduled jobs, DB links

Professional service

• Helpdesk, Ticketing system, 24/7/365 technical support


• Fast and flexible on demand customizations


• User training and Consulting services

MIS is a long-established, leading player

on the international market providing complex solutions for advertising sales, rights, content and broadcast management. The company, with headquarters in Prague, has been specializing in the development of software solutions for TV broadcasters since it was established in 1995. Using innovative technologies and an exceptionally client orientated approach with outstanding flexibility, it is a partner you can rely on.

Currently, we are delivering for over 35 clients and more than 1000 users in countries across Europe, America, and Africa.  Our software solutions ensure easy to manage and uninterrupted broadcasting of hundreds of TV channels and networks. Our clients range from big TV stations (networks) running tens of channels with national coverage to smaller regional single channel TVs. The software is designed with flexibility in mind, so that without changes in structure, it can manage TV station of any size, complexity, and specificity of individual requirements. This is thanks to its extensive functionality across all areas that a broadcasting company may need, coupled with custom made configurations and settings. We offer the market a comprehensive All-in-one solution, with the precision and professional standards of the best of breed approach, delivered with our modular approach.