
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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4K Remastering, Upconversion & Restoration
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
Archiving
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
Archiving Services
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
Centralization — CLEAR Ingest and Distribution
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.
CLEAR Broadcast 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!
CLEAR Broadcast 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!
CLEAR Cloud MAM with Work Order Management
CLEAR Media ERP
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
CLEAR Operations 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!
CLEAR Vision Cloud AI Platform
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.
CLEAR™ Digital Lab
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.
Content Acquisition Portal
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.
Digital Packaging and 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
Digitization Services
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
Interoperable Master Format (IMF)
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)
Localisation Services
Mastering Automation
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
Metadata Services
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.
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.
Promo Operations
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
QC Services
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.
Work Order Management on CLEAR
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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Transcription services
Take 1’s video transcription service provides fast, accurate and affordable transcripts that deliver ongoing value throughout the content supply chain. We offer a range of transcription products to suit all budgets and workflows.
Fast: Our global team of transcribers type while you sleep, providing an overnight turnaround on 99% accurate transcripts. And we never miss a deadline.
Accurate: Our highly skilled, professional transcription team provides unrivalled accuracy to speed up your edits, satisfy your broadcast deliverables and inform localization and access services.
Affordable: We offer a range of transcription services to suit every budget and quote each project according to your specific requirements. We don’t bill extra for timecoded transcripts or multiple speakers and we don’t do hidden charges – what we quote is what you’ll pay. And projects with less pressing deadlines qualify for discounted rates.
Flexible: We understand production workflows and we know that no two projects are the same so we support a range of formats and can deliver your transcript in whatever layout works for you. All of our transcripts are Scriptsync, Premiere Pro and FCP compatible and we also provide foreign language transcription services.
Leading technology
We have developed our own technology to help our clients unlock the power of words. Our Liberty Platform delivers transcriptions as structured, searchable data that can be easily repurposed into the various documents and reports needed for global content production and distribution while Take 1 Cloud enables seamless and secure video transcription workflows for the company’s worldwide client base.
Access services
Make your content more accessible with professional video captions and audio description services from Take 1, tailored to suit your budget, deadline, and quality requirements.
Professional captioning service
We provide accurate, descriptive captions that enhance the video experience for audiences that are hard of hearing or deaf or for situations where it’s not possible to watch content with the accompanying soundtrack. Any format. Any layout. Any purpose. Captions for web projects, OTT, VOD & Broadcast.
Audio Description services
Make your film or video accessible – and enjoyable – for visually impaired audiences with audio descriptions that deliver the same creative experience as the original production.
Simplify your workflow through our cloud platform
Our secure-by design platform gives you access to a web-based interface to send us your videos, add comments or instructions for specific projects or media files, monitor the status of work in progress and receive the completed work.
Localization services
Global media and entertainment companies trust Take 1 to provide high-quality translations, subtitles, dubbing services and foreign language audio description to support their production processes and help them reach international audiences. Our media localization services meet the same creative standards as your original production, so your content can be understood and enjoyed anywhere in the world.
Professional translations
Our international network of 16,000 in-territory linguists can translate content from and into almost any language. And we can take care of high volumes at competitive rates, even when you need fast turnarounds.
Subtitling services
Making your video content accessible to global audiences requires a combination of language skills, cultural knowledge and media industry expertise. Our professional subtitling team delivers on all fronts.
Voice dubbing service and foreign language audio descriptions
Take 1’s exceptional voice services are underpinned by our high-quality translations and supported by an international network of partner studios and a vast pool of creative talent.
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WIREWAX Media Services
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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MediaServicesIQ
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.