Manage » Manage & Orchestrate » Data & Metadata Management » (Meta)data aggregation and management »

The VSNExplorer platform integrates via API with top Artificial Intelligence engines from companies like IBM Watson, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure or AWS for automatic metadata detection and cataloguing. This way, media management becomes much more efficient, accurate and easy to control and monitor.

Main features:

Wide range of information: From the moment that a media file is ingested, users can automatically extract a great amount of data and information from the advanced image processing features (facial recognition, objects, places, organizations and logos), audio layers analysis (music, voice, speakers and audio effects), speech-to-text and automatic translation, Optical Character Recognition (OCR) or sentiment analysis or emotions' detection, among many others.

Automatic content cataloguing: Users can focus on content creation and news production, leaving the immediate cataloging of media to the its AI tools. They would only need to perform a quick control and validation of the metadata obtained, saving time and resources that can be reallocated. In addition, with AI they can obtain a higher volume of information, which is also more accurate and leads to a more precise and exhaustive categorization of content.

Advanced search functionalities: The volume of data generated from each media asset allows users to perform more accurate searches thanks to the big amount of options and parameters available. This way it is easier for users to adapt the search of content to their specific needs, reducing the number of results delivered by the system, which will only focus on those truly relevant to the user according to the keywords provided.

Quicker content creation: Thanks to the integration of Artificial Intelligence engines within VSNExplorer, it is now possible to automatically detect and retrieve specific video segments that comply with a set of given parameters and metadata, drag and drop these segments directly over VSNExplorer's web video editor, Wedit, and consolidate a final and already edited piece ready for broadcast, all without changing between windows.

Translation, captioning & subtitling: Subtitling process can now be automated thanks to language analysis, speech-to-text and automatic translation functionalities of AI-tools. These capabilities allow for the automatic translation and generation of captions in several languages of audio texts, delivering the corresponding text distributed by segment with mark-in and mark-out time codes.

Content moderation capabilities: Content moderation is sometimes mandatory depending on the legislation applied in the region where some specific content is being broadcasted. Sentiment recognition systems, image and objects analysis, and natural language analysis enable the automatic detection of sensitive or adult content, both within image and audio layers, so that they may be adapted or eliminated directly using a video editor like VSNExplorer's Wedit.

 

Produce » Real-Time Production » Production Services » Outside broadcast and mobile facilities »

Meet VSN NewsConnect, the first web plugin for Newsroom Computer Systems (NRCS) that allows users to interconnect all the third-party systems necessary to create their news production environment with complete freedom of choice. Improve the speed in news production and delivery by accessing all the journalist's tools from a single and centralized interface.

Main features:

Access from a single interface: Journalists and editors can access their NRCS, CG, NLE, studio playout and MAM systems from a single window, the NRCS system interface of their choice, without installing any additional software or hardware. This breakthrough allows them to make the most of their time and become more competitive in the execution of their tasks.

Cloud solution: VSN NewsConnect can be implemented in 100% Cloud environments thanks to its HTML5 development. This is a great added value to enhance collaborative work and remote production, allowing multiple users to create and produce news and live shows simultaneously from any geographical location.

Maximum compatibility: VSN NewsConnect is compatible via MOS with most NRCS and CG systems available in the market to allow reading the graphics template catalog and synchronizing the search and editing of graphics and media in a unified way. The system also features advanced integrations with most of the studio automation systems and Non-Linear Editors.

Remote interoperability: This plugin provides journalists with maximum freedom when creating a news story for any broadcast studio, since it is capable of adapting the media format and distribute it automatically to the different available receiving systems, even when these systems are from different brands or vendors.

Improved user experience: VSN offers broadcast and media companies the possibility to design their news production environment their way, so that users have at their disposal the best working tools that perfectly adapt to their needs from a single centralized environment. In this way, they can improve their efficiency and meet tight deadlines.

Access to an advanced MAM: With VSN NewsConnect, users have at their disposal one of the most complete MAM systems in the market within the interface of their NRCS, including powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for cataloging and advanced content searches, as well as one of the most agile web video editors available on the market, Wedit.

Latest updates (09/2020): Support for growing files for remote work environments. This development allows users to visualize the low resolution of a recording and start editing and working with it instantly, while it is still being ingested into the system. That is, they can simultaneously select video fragments of their interest, add them to the editing timeline, make quick video edits and consolidate the final piece in low resolution to send it to FTP or any destination for broadcast or publication.

 

 

Support » Design, Build, Run » Implementation Services » Software development and integration services »

VSN offers to its clients two different support plans, depending on their needs. The basic plan for support service includes assistance 5 days a week from 09.00 to 17.00h, same day replies to the cases opened and free software updates.

The Pro plan for Support Service broadens its technical support assistance up to 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, shortens the time response to 1 hour, gives high priority to all the cases and incidents registered and includes also free software updates for all VSN’s clients.

Since 2017, this support service is managed and provided through an online technical support helpdesk, including information of interest for the clients, such as the validity and date of expiration of their support contracts, the total cases opened, their technical details and their current status. Furthermore, this new platform comprises analytical report to check at all times the number of cases registered in the current month or year.

This support helpdesk, fully developed in HTML5, can also be accessed anytime through the mobile phone.

Store » Real-Time Storage » Video Servers » Media servers »

VSNBroadrec is a highly reliable multichannel ingest server system that allows continuous, autonomous and uncut recording of video and audio sources with total security. All recorded contents can be used for broadcasting, VoD platforms, web publishing, internal use or media recording for legal compliance purposes.

Main features:

Continuous recording: The system records continuously in the specified storage without interruptions, 24/7 and autonomously, allowing to setup dedicated parameters to store the recording of the broadcast for the time specified by each user.

Clip extraction and content creation: Create segments, unify them, add blurring effects, logos and automatically publish to different locations, storages or social networks, encoding the media according to the required codec.

Broadcast monitoring: The system allows monitoring multiple radio signals, cable operators and TV channels in all market formats, displaying them both in video and streaming format, and simultaneously playing more than 32 signals on the same screen.

Automated archive: Automatic management of LTO or ODA robotic libraries. The system manages content (storage, archiving, clipping, etc.) through multiple hard disks.

Adaptive signal reception and distribution: The system is able to support various kinds of signals (Radio, TV, MPEG Transport Stream, YouTube Live, Instagram and Facebook Live) and redistribute them, adapting in each case to the available bandwidth to guarantee optimum quality in every stance.

Automatic transcription and segment detection: VSNBroadrec can transcribe the audio signal to text and automatically detect certain types of segments, such as news or ads.

Monetize » Schedule Content » Broadcast Management System » Traffic »

VSNCrea is the company’s new software for TV, radio and second-screen traffic and scheduling. It enables the management of a company’s content production catalog, either owned or acquired from third parties, as well as its advertising, production workflows, programming and broadcast planning — all from a single user interface.

VSNCrea has been completely redesigned to offer broadcasters a brand-new, modern and user-friendly web interface that allows them to make quick and accurate decisions about when to broadcast a certain piece of content, thanks to its unified functionalities and workflows in one single interface.

It also provides useful extra information such as analytical data about the actual profitability of the content. As it is HTML5-based, the software will be accessible anytime anywhere from any web browser and device by multiple users simultaneously. Also, the possibility of running this software in the cloud will enhance the ability of users and departments to work together on a more collaborative basis.

The system can be used specifically within TV channels, radio stations or web TV platforms for traffic and scheduling, programming planning, advertising management and control of third-party TV rights acquired for broadcast, among others.

The system also includes a Smart Ads module that simplifies the management of campaigns in an automatic and intelligent way. It allows you to establish broadcast rules by time slots (e.g. children's content slots) to have greater control over the advertising that is broadcast and even manage different price ranges depending on the time slot and channel.

Other features include the ability to change language within the user interface, the consolidation of the final broadcast and the analysis of the programming and content return on investment (ROI) through analytical reports.

The VSNCrea traffic and scheduling system now also includes a content scheduling module for non-linear channels that allows for easy integration with any non-linear environment (Vod, OTT, Web TV, etc.), as well as a SaaS contracting option.

Monetize » Analyze Data » Data Analytics » Consumer data analysis »

VSNExplorer Business Intelligence (BI) module transforms all metadata related to any media file into information capable of creating real value for a company. This solution presents all the information and data in a simplified way so that they can be easily analyzed and used to propose actions to increase efficiency and content ROI. VSNExplorer BI generates reports, graphics and detailed analytics, both automatically or manually generated, based on the information detected from media assets available in a MAM system, analyzing the performance of a specific company and assisting in the decision-making process.

VSNExplorer Business Intelligence (BI) module has been specifically designed for broadcast and media environments. Thanks to VSNExplorer BI module, users can extract all the information related to media assets, media quality control processes, traffic, transcoding, and many others, presenting all the selected data in a wide variety of graphics and analysis reports. This way, companies can count on reliable information for their decision-making processes and business performance analysis, no longer needing to create those reports manually or through third-party systems, saving time and resources.

These reports can be customized according to each user or department’s needs, combining both automatically generated reports with customized graphics, thus accessing the precise information they need with information related to overall company performance segmented by geographical area. This system also allows users to monitorize their company’s performance from one single dashboard, granting users and managers more control over its evolution and corporate history.

Thanks to the clean and attractive presentation of data detected directly from any broadcast system, VSNExplorer BI module thoroughly analyzes the real performance of any content, media file, workflow, or use of any resource available for a specific broadcast and media company. All this information represent a real value for any company or corporation willing to improve its business processes and identify new business opportunities.

Manage » Manage & Orchestrate » Content & Workflow Management » Supply chain management and orchestration »

VSNExplorer BPM module, broadcast and media companies can achieve a greater control and visibility of all their processes and workflows, increasing productivity and helping detect bottlenecks. This module can help orchestrate and automate repetitive processes, saving time and resources, and improving the integration between the different systems and departments in the company.

Business Process Management (BPM) systems increase productivity, help detecting and managing bottlenecks, orchestrate and automate business processes and improve the integration of different systems and departments. Thanks to this software, audiovisual companies gain simplicity and efficiency, focusing on getting their operation close to the business. BPM tools are designed to improve company’s performance through the identification, design, execution, monitoring, control and analysis of every business process implemented by an organization. this systems help them automate and organize repetitive tasks and processes, freeing resources that can be reallocated to more creative tasks.

VSNExplorer BPM is VSN’s solution in this field, designed to offer all the necessary tools for business process management on any company or group of companies. With advanced features to have full control over workflows and actions, task assignment to users depending on the daily needs, total flexibility for being adapted and integrated with any system, VSNexplorer BPM helps companies to increase productivity from the very first day.

VSNExplorer BPM provides companies with the necessary tools to obtain better results and improve its performance creating Business Processes (BPs) adapted to their needs, integrating with both VSN and third-party solutions. VSNExplorer BPM enable the creation of synergies between different systems and users. Starting with a Processes Consultancy, and bearing in mind the specific needs of each company, VSN professionals, together with the customer, will orchestrate the different BPs that will automate and organize the different tasks and workflows concerning service, product or content production.

Manage » Manage & Orchestrate » Content & Workflow Management » Storage management »

VSNExplorer Exchange is a content hub designed for work environments where all types of media needs to be exchanged and managed. It allows the transfer of files in an economic, simple and secure way, improving the visibility and fluidity of the actions of all users subscribed to the exchange.

Main features:

- Accelerated file transfer (UMP): In order to achieve the most efficient and fastest file transfer possible, VSNExplorer Exchange relies on VSN's own acceleration protocol, UMP, which provides a fast and agile platform to ensure the continuity of high-quality video file traffic between subsidiaries or companies. Moreover, it allows to follow in real time all the file transfers.

- Automatic file transcoding: In addition to efficient file transfer, VSNExplorer Exchange also offers the possibility to automatically transcode files according to the original recording format and the one to be received in the different locations, according to the specific needs of each recipient. This setting can be done at the input as well as at the output.

- Subscription to contents of interest: It is possible to create content subscriptions for individual entities to automate the movement of files and optimize their transfer according to the subscription profile of each company or individual office. As soon as the contents of interest are entered into the system, they are received in a similar way to a news feed.

- Running orders and forecast management: Companies can plan in advance the production of certain pieces of content, allowing users to receive the them automatically as soon as they are ingested. It also offers the ability to work collaboratively on daily content running orders that are scheduled to plan the delivery of media files to all subscribed destinations.

- User permission management:The product features a complex system of rules and user permissions that allow the formation of hierarchies among the different profiles that access the system, so that some file transfers are made automatically, which improves the efficiency of transfers and the productivity of the company.

- Reports and dashboards: The system also includes an analysis module based on VSNExplorer Business Intelligence (BI) to generate analytical reports and dashboards, customized or automatically generated, that allow to evaluate the activity of each company and/or office or subsidiary and to analyze the volume of content transfers made and the performance obtained by sender, receiver and type of content.

Manage » Manage & Orchestrate » Data & Metadata Management » (Meta)data aggregation and management »

VSN’s Media Asset Management software, VSNExplorer MAM, offers all the necessary tools to manage the entire media life-cycle. Its GUI is based on HTML5, allowing users to manage media files within different storage units, also in the Cloud, and to access the platform from any browser and operating system. In addition, its highly scalable and open architecture enables the integration of VSNExplorer MAM with any software and hardware available in the market. This solution is available on-premise or in the Cloud, as pay-per-use in SaaS platforms such as Windows Azure, Amazon or Private Cloud. This model grants higher speed and more flexibility, reducing costs and time-to-market rates.

VSNExplorer MAM has also been integrated with the Artificial Intelligence systems of IBM, Google, Microsoft Azure and Etiqmedia for automatic metadata detection and content cataloging. This systems can also be “trained” (known as machine learning) to automatically detect informacion adapted to user’s needs, such as people first unknown to the system who will be automatically recognized from that moment on. Apart from facial recognition and objects analysis, thanks to AI systems VSNExplorer MAM can also perform advanced searches relying on metadata, automatic speech-to-text, translation and subtitling, advanced Cloud transcoding to different formats or even help on content moderation processes through the detection of sensitive or adult content, among others.

VSNExplorer MAM now includes Wedit, the web video editor integrated within VSNExplorer platform, to boost collaborative work and increase efficiency in media management and video editing through its cloud-based functionalities, whether assets are stored in deep archive, nearline or online files. 100% HTML5, Wedit allows journalists and editors to easily locate and edit media files within a single interface, without necessary changing to an NLE.

Main features:

- Open and scalable architecture: It easily integrates with existing or newly installed third-party systems, becoming the "orchestra conductor" of all workflows and ensuring a seamless transfer of files and information between systems. Its scalability allows the system to grow as the business grows, reducing the risk of quick replacement or obsolescence in the future.

- Ingest & Transcoding: VSNExplorer MAM organizes and manages all the media and content of a company, controlling all files from the ingest. Users can change the files' format (transcoding) depending on their needs and the system that they plan to use later, during the production, editing, delivery and broadcast or publishing of content.

- Advanced metadata structures: Create complex custom metadata structures, ideal for the most demanding needs in media cataloging and management. The hierarchy of areas and classes of metadata with inheritable properties allows for a totally versatile system, boosting collaborative work between several departments or multiple companies.

- Segment and layer cataloging: Segment cataloging allows for fast and easy access to relevant parts of a media file. This is specially useful for creating sport event highlights, press conferences, automatic transcriptions, quality check results, etc. Moreover, layer cataloging (strata logging), allows you to assign different thematic metadata layers (technical, documentation, marketing, etc.) to the same asset.

- Advanced content searches: For any media and broadcast company, it is essential to locate in a fast and easy way all its media assets. VSNExplorer MAM offers a tool for quick and advanced searching, which allows users to save time and to access any asset whenever is needed. You can also classify your content in different areas and add metadata layers depending on the type of asset.

- Thesaurus management: The correct integration and management of a thesaurus is essential for the archivists’ work. Create a list of standard terms for different usages to achieve terminological coherence when cataloging your content. In addition, the system allows for the validation of the proposed terms by the users depending on their permisssions.

Finally, VSNExplorer MAM is completely integrated with the main social media platforms, such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, allowing users to share content directly from their MAM interface, automatically converting media files into MP4 and completing the metadata required by these platforms with the metadata detected from each media file.

Latest product update (09/2020): The VSNExplorer platform has a new functionality for users to create dashboards from which to operate all the tools and functionalities of the system in a centralized way. Each user can create their own control and operation panels from the top menu of VSNExplorer and easily customize them by combining different widgets that allow to use and operate all the tools and functions of the VSNExplorer system from the panel itself and without having to open each one of them.

VSN’s Media Asset Management software, VSNExplorer MAM, offers all the necessary tools to manage the entire media life-cycle. Its GUI is based on HTML5, allowing users to manage media files within different storage units, also in the Cloud, and to access the platform from any browser and operating system. In addition, its highly scalable and open architecture enables the integration of VSNExplorer MAM with any software and hardware available in the market. This solution is available on-premise or in the Cloud, as pay-per-use in SaaS platforms such as Windows Azure, Amazon or Private Cloud. This model grants higher speed and more flexibility, reducing costs and time-to-market rates.

VSNExplorer MAM has also been integrated with the Artificial Intelligence systems of IBM, Google, Microsoft Azure and Etiqmedia for automatic metadata detection and content cataloging. This systems can also be “trained” (known as machine learning) to automatically detect informacion adapted to user’s needs, such as people first unknown to the system who will be automatically recognized from that moment on. Apart from facial recognition and objects analysis, thanks to AI systems VSNExplorer MAM can also perform advanced searches relying on metadata, automatic speech-to-text, translation and subtitling, advanced Cloud transcoding to different formats or even help on content moderation processes through the detection of sensitive or adult content, among others.

VSNExplorer MAM now includes Wedit, the web video editor integrated within VSNExplorer platform, to boost collaborative work and increase efficiency in media management and video editing through its cloud-based functionalities, whether assets are stored in deep archive, nearline or online files. 100% HTML5, Wedit allows journalists and editors to easily locate and edit media files within a single interface, without necessary changing to an NLE.

Finally, VSNExplorer MAM is completely integrated with the main social media platforms, such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, allowing users to share content directly from their MAM interface, automatically converting media files into MP4 and completing the metadata required by these platforms with the metadata detected from each media file.

VSN’s Media Asset Management software, VSNExplorer MAM, offers all the necessary tools to manage the entire media life-cycle. Its GUI is based on HTML5, allowing users to manage media files within different storage units, also in the Cloud, and to access the platform from any browser and operating system. In addition, its highly scalable and open architecture enables the integration of VSNExplorer MAM with any software and hardware available in the market. This solution is available on-premise or in the Cloud, as pay-per-use in SaaS platforms such as Windows Azure, Amazon or Private Cloud. This model grants higher speed and more flexibility, reducing costs and time-to-market rates.

VSNExplorer MAM has also been integrated with the Artificial Intelligence systems of IBM, Google, Microsoft Azure and Etiqmedia for automatic metadata detection and content cataloging. This systems can also be “trained” (known as machine learning) to automatically detect informacion adapted to user’s needs, such as people first unknown to the system who will be automatically recognized from that moment on. Apart from facial recognition and objects analysis, thanks to AI systems VSNExplorer MAM can also perform advanced searches relying on metadata, automatic speech-to-text, translation and subtitling, advanced Cloud transcoding to different formats or even help on content moderation processes through the detection of sensitive or adult content, among others.

VSNExplorer MAM now includes Wedit, the web video editor integrated within VSNExplorer platform, to boost collaborative work and increase efficiency in media management and video editing through its cloud-based functionalities, whether assets are stored in deep archive, nearline or online files. 100% HTML5, Wedit allows journalists and editors to easily locate and edit media files within a single interface, without necessary changing to an NLE.

Finally, VSNExplorer MAM is completely integrated with the main social media platforms, such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, allowing users to share content directly from their MAM interface, automatically converting media files into MP4 and completing the metadata required by these platforms with the metadata detected from each media file.

Produce » Manage Production » Production Software » Project, resource and facilities management software »

VSNExplorer Production Asset Management (PAM) module is designed to make production environments more efficient, streamlining management and tracking of media files and workflows throughout the entire creation process. VSNExplorer PAM grants users total control over content and ongoing projects, from ingest to distribution, monetization and, finally, archive of media files.

Workflows automation enabled by VSNExplorer PAM liberate users from repetitive tasks such as media movement, transcoding and broadcasting, now automatically performed in the background. Production tasks and workflows are organized and signaled with visual cards (Kanban system), allowing users to assess projects at a glance. In addition, every digital asset is presented in a hierarchical display, accessible to every user, boosting collaborative work among users and departments. VSNExplorer PAM also allows journalists and editors to retrieve and track content in record time, whether stored offline, nearline or online.

Finally, VSNExplorer PAM also allows media previewing, segment selection and low-res editing through its web video editor, Wedit. This tool increases efficiency in media management and video editing thanks to its cloud-based functionalities, allowing journalists and editors to easily locate and edit media files within a single interface, without necessary changing to an NLE.

Produce » Manage Production » Production Software » Project, resource and facilities management software »

VSNExplorer Plugin for NRCS, a MOS Media Bus 100% developed in HTML5, allows users to access the main functionalities of their VSNExplorer MAM system directly from their NRCS interface, enabling journalists and editors to edit and unify video files and graphics over the video and then drag and drop the final piece into the news item, including the possibility of re-editing it afterwards.

VSNExplorer Plugin for NRCS is an add-on feature to the VSNExplorer solution for Media and Business Process management and has been fully developed in HTML5 to avoid the need to use or install additional hardware or software. It is compatible with most NCRS including Octopus 8, Inception from Ross Video, iNews from Avid, ENPS from AP News and others, and is integrated with the NRCS via the Media Object Server (MOS) Communications Protocol.

This MOS Media Bus is also integrated with CGs systems via MOS to read the catalog of graphics templates that are available, allowing the journalist to enhance the news item by synchronizing the media with graphics. Therefore the Web Plugin enables editors and journalists to edit and unify video files and graphics over the video and then drag and drop the final piece into the news item, including the possibility of re-editing it afterward. Later, the items can be even sent automatically to any Studio Playout solution, such as VSNLivecom.

Publish » Linear Playout » Linear Playout Systems » Playout automation »

VSNLivecom is a studio playout system based on VSNMulticom‘s engine, VSN’s MCR automation solution with over 25 years of presence in the market. The studio playout controls up to 16 video server channels (4 in A/B/C/D rundown, 4 auxiliary channels and their redundancies). It is MOS compatible and is integrated with most NRCS systems available in the market, like Avid iNews, ENPS, Octopus 8 and Ross Inception amongst others.

VSNLivecom is a playout studio system compatible with the MOS protocol that can be integrated with most third-party NRCS systems currently available in the market. The integration of VSNLivecom with already existing systems is quick and perfect, consolidating a solid and robust playout process.

Its User Interface (UI) allows to operate the system by using multiple screens, as well as to totally customize it to meet the demands of its users, maximizing their experience and helping them to improve productivity. VSNLivecom’s main rundown allows to control up to 4 channels with its corresponding redundancies (8CH in total). Also, there are 4 more multipurpose lists for auxiliary channels (the system can handle up to 8 auxiliary channels) that can be used to launch studio resources, make previews or just for playing out different content to those in the rundown. In this regard, VSNLivecom even includes trim, loop, slow motion and other functionalities to further increase the potential of these auxiliary playlists.

The list of devices and video servers that VSNLivecom controls is inherited from VSNMulticom MCR system, allowing for the support of a very wide range of products. Some of the VDCP servers supported are: VSNOne TV, DVS, Grass Valley K2, Harris Nexio, Harmonic Omneon, Seachange and EVS, among many others.

Its revolutionary architecture has been designed to allow maximum simplicity, reliability, flexibility and high availability, while its client-server architecture allows different clients to connect to the same studio playout engine.

Moreover, VSNLivecom also allows for the configuration and change of the system without affecting the operation. Devices can be stopped without having to interrupt playout. Also it is possible to customize the operation views, for each studio and user and keep the settings for future sessions.

Publish » Linear Playout » Linear Playout Systems » Playout automation »

VSNMulticom, VSN’s Playout Automation Software, which has been in the market for over 25 years, guarantees 24/7 seamless broadcast in single channel environments and big playout centers alike. It allows for an exhaustive content and broadcast workflow control plus maximum reliability and security for a safe broadcasting. The wide range of devices that it controls, as well as its capacity to integrate with many other hardware and software modules, make it a powerful and open system ready for every work environment.

VSNMulticom is an advanced solution for the automatic broadcast of mono/multi channel TV that allows for an exhaustive content and broadcast workflow control, while providing an absolute security and robustness for 24x7 broadcast. One of its most competitive advantages is its independence from the equipment already installed in the broadcast infrastructure, since its homologated by manufactures such as EVS®, GrassValley®, Sony®, Avid®, Brainstorm®, Chyron®, Seachange®, Omneon®, Vizrt® and Pesa®, among others. Moreover, it is the only automation system that offers a global digitalization solution integrated with all the production, writing and archiving system, such as ENPS®, Avid®, EVS®, Front Porch®,Tarsys®, etc.

VSNMulticom’s simplicity allows to administer the system in an integrated way, no matter how complex the devices/inputs structure may be. There is no limitation in the number of devices to control, while the lists to control can be up to eight. The system allows to identify concepts, inputs and devices in an intuitive way. In a very simple manner, the user is able to drag & drop video content to create the rundown, making the task much easier.

Also, it proposes a flexible group of modules that offer a consistent solution for all the different broadcast and ingest tasks, independently of the chosen channel configuration. The operation is similar, but the system architecture is scalable and can be replicated on demand in a simple an easy way, according to the desired redundancy levels. This architecture allows for configuring this channels (SAT, CATV, TDT, Analogic) in a very simple way, guaranteeing that its broadcasting chains (devices associated to every route) are managed safely and avoiding mistakes.

Finally, its capacity to control one of the widest devices range in the market, from VTRs, matrices, mixers, graphic and subtitling systems, GPI devices, Flexicart libraries and LMS, among others, makes VSNMULTICOM an open and affordable system in any case or circumstance.

Publish » Linear Playout » Linear Playout Systems » Integrated playout (channel-in-a-box) »

VSNOne TV is VSN’s integrated playout or Channel-In-A-Box solution, designed to reduce the many parts of a traditional playout system and master control (graphics, servers and switches, routing, audio, channel branding) into one single integrated software application that operates on a generic IT-based hardware. This way, VSNOne TV allows to simplify its installation and maintenance processes, while supporting real-time multi-channel ingest to a wide range of codecs and file containers.

Fully integrated VSNOne TV Servers have on-board automation control, media storage and media DB, graphics engine, file/line/VTR ingest, clip playout, Time Shift, DVB IP/ASI TS Encoding Tools, DVB Subtitling & Closed Captioning and 4k High Frame Rate on some concrete playout configurations.

Being a part of broadcasting or live-production studio, the VSNOne TV server may be used as a multifunctional graphics design & playout station, which will tie graphics into the propagating video and format multi-layered compositions consisting of captions, scrolling text, video effects, on-screen graphics, logos, animated banners, live video fragments, Chroma Key, and 2D effects.

Each output (program) channel of VSNOne TV contains up to eight simultaneously functioning virtual channels for graphics output. Each channel contains its own playlist, with playing back graphic events. Each event may contain a multi-layered combination (without limitation on the number of layers) of text/graphic events.

Dynamic compositions technology is also available on VSNOne TV for Branding, Promo, TV News, Weather Forecasts, Economic information, Music Channels, etc. Moreover, an unlimited number of logos, captions, scrolling and crawling text can be played back on dynamic backgrounds.

In regards to live broadcasting, VSNOne TV is a server with ingest & playout application with capabilities that go far beyond other available products. Onboard media preparation tools allow the operator to define and organize content while recording is still underway. And with configurable shortcut keys, live asset and metadata updates, and built-in tool for instant navigation to key points in long pieces of media, VSNOne TV allows you to get your material on-air in record time.

Each VSNOne TV server may contain up to 8 SD-HD SDI inputs, to which signals from cameras and simple sources are sent (signals may be asynchronous), letting users apply live input sources to any object and animate the result in real-time, without the use of external scaler equipment.

Produce » Post Production » Editing and Finishing » Video enhancement and restoration tools »

Wedit, the web video editor integrated within VSNExplorer platform, is designed to boost collaborative work and increase efficiency in time-sensitive environments, such as news and live production. Wedit enables media management and video editing through its cloud-based functionalities, whether assets are stored in deep archive, nearline or online files, allowing journalists and editors to easily locate and edit media files within a single interface, without having to switch to another system.

Wedit is an easy-to-use web editing tool that allows users to quickly edit and prepare videos for broadcast from one single interface, without necessarily changing to an NLE. Integrated within VSNExplorer platform as an add-on feature, this web video editing tool is 100% developed in HTML5 and accessible from any browser, operating system or device.

Its integration in VSNExplorer allows Wedit users to access and edit low-res video stored on-line, near-line or even in deep archive, edit sequences quickly by cut, generate cut lists; mark-in and mark-out segments with proxy frame accuracy, associate metadata to the editing cuts, quickly drag and drop video segments, record voiceover over the timeline and edit audio layers and, finally, unify it in a single clip ready for broadcast or export it as an EDL in case further editing in an NLE is required.

Wedit is the perfect editing tool for news and live production environments, allowing journalists and editors to get a news piece ready for broadcast within minutes, working on content even while it is being ingested or on-air/live. Its deployment in cloud environments also enables a more collaborative access and editing of video files, revealing itself as a highly valuable tool for broadcasters and news agencies.

In document and historical, legal or institutional archive environments, Wedit can help users compact archive images after a quick media or content search directly through VSNExplorer MAM.

Finally, in production and post-production environments, Wedit can be really helpful for quickly creating movies or TV shows trailers, promotions or advertising. The final result can be easily consolidated and delivered to an MCR system, such as VSNMulticom, for its broadcast on traditional TV, or to second-screens and Social media.

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A SAN, a NAS, or both at the same time. EVO is made for online, real-time use with leading applications such as Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Scratch, and Pro Tools. The EVO shared storage workflow server gives professional media creation teams total flexibility with built-in SAN and NAS, easy-to-use ShareBrowser MAM, more connectivity, more capacity, enhanced features like automatic project file locking, project/bin sharing, asset tagging, cloud integration, and LDAP/AD.

• It’s incredibly fast, easily expandable, and its flexibility is unmatched.


• Workflow Project sharing, bin sharing, file sharing, SAN & NAS for professional media applications.


• Connectivity Enough ports to directly connect every computer in your workgroup.


• Performance High throughput, with overhead for the most demanding projects and 6K video workloads.


• Expansion Ready for more capacity and direct-connect network ports as your business continues to grow.

With EVO, you can connect and share everything — you’ll spend less and still get better performance. EVO is purpose-built for digital media workflows and demanding use with the leading pro apps like Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro/FCP X, Adobe Premiere Pro/CC, and DaVinci Resolve. When it comes to projectsharing, you can use Avid’s native Project and Bin sharing functions, and take advantage of EVO’s unique project sharing features for FCPX and Adobe Premiere Pro. EVO unlocks the sharing capabilities of Media Composer — with several editors in the same Avid project, teams can easily collaborate by using shared Bins, exchanging access to Media and Sequences directly within Media Composer. You also can Enjoy the flexibility and performance of both file and volume sharing. EVO enables you to use file sharing, volume sharing, or a combination of the two — providing multi-user write workspaces for sharing projects and bins, in addition to high performance SAN volumes for multi-cam and uncompressed workflows.

EVO is designed and built to make your production life easier, which means you get purpose built features like Slingshot and ShareBrowser. With Slingshot, an Automations GUI and API, you can create and run automated file workflows that span EVO, other storage systems, and Amazon S3/Glacier cloud services. Slingshot helps boost productivity by enabling you to automate repetitive file management tasks, leaving you and your team with more valuable time in post. ShareBrowser is an Easy-to-Use, unified file/project/asset management interface for macOS and Windows. It is similar to Finder/Explorer, but designed by SNS specifically to help media teams work and collaborate more efficiently. The ShareBrowser Desktop Client not only improves visibility and access to your team’s storage systems, it conveniently enables automatic project locking for FCP, Premiere Pro, and Pro Tools — as well as Avid project and bin sharing. enables your team to search across all EVO storage as well as local, offline, and other network disks. Assets and custom metadata like tags and comments can be instantly added to anything in the shared database. This means your team can more easily find, preview, and share important media and projects - and now, it's also available in a free web-app to make collaboration even easier.

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storEDIT is a dedicated hardware container with up to 120 TB capacity for your media files with high-performance reliability. MOG network shared storage is equipped with SSD and HDD drives that provide versatility and high-capacity storage. It is ultra-compact and lightweight and it features an enterprise RAID controller.

Collaborative Workspace

• Virtual Workspaces


• Quota Management


• User Management

Client OS Compatibility

• Microsoft Windows


• Apple Mac OS


• Linux

Advanced features

• Growing-files


• Load Balancing


• Dynamic Workspace Quota

NLE Compatibility Workflows

• Blackmagic Davinci Resolve


• AVID Media Composer


• Adobe Premiere

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PlayBox Technology has incorporated its most advanced playout engine which is the result of over 15 years of experience in developing playout solutions for the world's

leading broadcasters.

 

PlayBox Technology Channel-in-a-Box provides an integrated playout solution for Broadcasters and OTT service providers in a 1RU or 3RU server, regardless if you are working with IP or SDI.

The CIAB will enable you to playout an IP stream or an SDI in SD, HD or UHD. PlayBox Technology’s CIAB takes care of all your scheduling needs and uses simple, clean and engaging HTML5 for your transmission graphics needs including crawlers and rollers.

 

As you would expect from PlayBox Technology, it offers sophisticated and easy to use automation. We have designed a user friendly ingest which also gives you the ability to FTP your media straight to the Channel In A Box, saving you time.

It is available as a complete turnkey solution for single channel or multichannel HD SDI/SD. Available as both full turnkey solutions and software-only for single and multi-channel operations.

 

Channel in a Box (CIAB) is compatible with a wide range of compression types, including: MPEG-2, DV, DVCPro, DVCPro HD, AVC/H.264, HAVC/H.265, XAVC and more.

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Cosmos provides software based playout engines for Broadcasters, Over The Top service providers and Broadcast Services companies.

The distributive virtualised architecture of the playout engine from Cosmos provides a fast and trusted cloud based playout solution enabling broadcasters and service providers to spin up both OTT and traditional TV channels in a few minutes thus lowering the cost of ownership.

Channels can be hosted from data  centres or from your own Master Control Room over a private or public cloud. Cosmos also gives you the ability to playout both file based and live services .

Cosmos is an open system which enables all the features of a playout engine be implemented on a service basis. Cosmos reduces the need to invest in capital infrastructure. It removes the need to find space for technical equipment and the ongoing cost of technical maintenance.

Channel owners in worldwide gain the freedom to outsource practically all the technical equipment traditionally required for broadcasting.

Cosmos virtualises the process of channel management under control from a standard enterprise computer via a firewall-protected secure internet connection. Programme playout can be automated to any required extent while always retaining the freedom to insert live content.

Cosmos offers established broadcasters and content owners the ability to introduce new programme channels at very short notice, whether a permanent additional to an existing bouquet or a supplementary programme stream covering a temporary event. It can be matched to a wide variety of deployment models, enabling consistent operation across baseband, hybrid IP, and virtualised, cloud-based networks.

Cosmos also enables independent content producers to establish television channels without the high start-up cost usually inherent in such ventures.

Cosmos delivers unsurpassed flexibility in format handling and transcoding. It supports practically any technical standard in today's fast-evolving television industry, whether for terrestrial, satellite or online viewing, live, near-live or catch-up.

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VSNBroadrec is a highly reliable multichannel ingest server system that allows continuous, autonomous and uncut recording of video and audio sources with total security. All recorded contents can be used for broadcasting, VoD platforms, web publishing, internal use or media recording for legal compliance purposes.

Main features:

Continuous recording: The system records continuously in the specified storage without interruptions, 24/7 and autonomously, allowing to setup dedicated parameters to store the recording of the broadcast for the time specified by each user.

Clip extraction and content creation: Create segments, unify them, add blurring effects, logos and automatically publish to different locations, storages or social networks, encoding the media according to the required codec.

Broadcast monitoring: The system allows monitoring multiple radio signals, cable operators and TV channels in all market formats, displaying them both in video and streaming format, and simultaneously playing more than 32 signals on the same screen.

Automated archive: Automatic management of LTO or ODA robotic libraries. The system manages content (storage, archiving, clipping, etc.) through multiple hard disks.

Adaptive signal reception and distribution: The system is able to support various kinds of signals (Radio, TV, MPEG Transport Stream, YouTube Live, Instagram and Facebook Live) and redistribute them, adapting in each case to the available bandwidth to guarantee optimum quality in every stance.

Automatic transcription and segment detection: VSNBroadrec can transcribe the audio signal to text and automatically detect certain types of segments, such as news or ads.

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nxtedition is a complete production solution for video and audio - used by broadcasters, publishers, corporates and other industries to create video channels for broadcast and streaming, as well as audio for radio broadcasting, streaming and podcasting.nxtedition encapsulates all the following activities into a single user interface offering to be first, fast and accurate with the stories people want - be that news, sport, entertainment, or production.• Production Planning• Scriptwriting• Media Asset Management• Metadata Management• Reporting• Graphics• Subtitling• Prompter• Transcoding• Rundown Creation• Studio Automation• Ingest Recording• Channel Playout• Music Rotation• Live Streaming In And Out• Publishing To Web, App And Social Medianxtedition - innovative storytelling grounded in realism.

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The AirShip will achieve weight/volume ratios of better than 20kg/m3.

The product is extremely flexible and can be built according to customers’ needs and applications. It has an outer rugged textile container with a honeycomb polypropylene inner construction and a laminated structure providing rigidity and strength to safeguard the contents.

The inner foam case and HPP construction can be hollowed out to meet respective needs and the outer rugged textile container can be equipped with a multitude of different finishes: wheels, shoulder straps, hinged lids etc.

Where weight is the enemy AirShip is the perfect ally allowing single man use and compliance to IATA standards as and when required. The scale of use had no bounds, from a simple carry case design to a range of fully blown complex lightweight cases.

AirShip was conceived from a client application for an extremely lightweight solution that could accommodate heavy equipment but not impact the integrity of the protective capabilities.

A range of standard sizes are available but AirShip’s capacity to meet customer’s requirements puts it a class above the rest.

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The 19" SatRack represents a leap forward in 19" portable rack design that allows high levels of protection for the transportation of 19" equipment as checked airline luggage. This novel design rack case is available in standard sizes of 3U, 4U and 5U versions with a 480 or 610mm deep, lightweight welded aluminium frame, which is fully compatible with UK or US 19-inch rack-mountable equipment.

Specially designed for satellite uplinks and other applications where 19-inch electronic equipment needs to be transported and deployed without damage. This ultra-light 19" SatRack weighs just 8Kg for the 4U version and allows secure transportation of mobile electronics systems as checked baggage whilst providing high levels of protection from shock and vibration.

Conforms to IATA guidelines for checked-in baggage.

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For cable companies, multiple service operators (MSOs), telcos and content providers who need a cost efficient, reliable solution for massively scalable video storage and recording that exceeds stringent performance requirements, the MediaKind Video Storage and Processing Platform (VSPP) is the only field proven, large scale software-based solution that provides resiliency, very high throughput, and virtually hands-off maintenance. This platform is highly optimized to minimize hardware footprint and provide the best possible TCO.

Supported use cases

Cloud DVR

Cloud based DVR applications enable service providers to offer a DVR service without the need todeploy or upgrade to expensive DVR boxes at the subscriber site. By locating the storage and streaming at the network operation center and running an RS-DVR client software at the subscriber site, operators can offer a full DVR service without the need of hardware upgrades at the subscriber.

Dynamic origin server

The origin server is a scale out media storage system that can also perform content transformation, and streaming. The origin ingests MPEG-TS CBR and ABR, and transforms them on-the-fly to RTSP and different OTT formats, thus eliminating the need to store multiple formats.

VSPP tiered architecture

Supports different tiers to address specific streaming patterns as well as content popularity.

Edge pumps

With an ongoing transformation to the full-blown Media Edge for the legacy and OTT delivery.

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Render more, render faster with Avere. Post-production studios can do more with less infrastructure in less time by leveraging the cloud without moving content assets from on-premises storage. The Avere vFXT in Microsoft Azure accelerates file serving for render farms. Studios enjoy unlimited capacity and peak performance without expanding infrastructure and therefore, depreciation models or renting units. Avere lets you burst workloads to the cloud on demand, scale to the scope of your active project, and quickly tear it all down when the work is completed. Meet your deadlines with flexible hybrid cloud infrastructure using Avere.

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Rohde & Schwarz presents its R&S SpycerPAM production asset management hall 7, booth B21. The software extension of the R&S SpycerNode storage platform simplifies project management and integration of a multitude of video processing tools. This makes workflows more efficient, especially for post production companies.

 

Managing access rights, proxy administration and avoiding multiple storage of assets are just a few of the challenges that complex film projects may face. The R&S SpycerPAM project asset management solution addresses these issues and significantly simplifies project handling. It offers functions such as asset management, rights management, metadata management and proxy generation as well as many features that simplify collaboration, allowing users to focus on being creative.

 

R&S SpycerPAM supports numerous video processing tools, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Avid Pro Tools and Avid Media Composer. R&S SpycerPAM seamlessly integrates the tools and creates its own "project mounts" for project management on R&S SpycerNode. Users can be assigned different access rights and see only assets and projects for which they have permission. Previewable proxies are generated automatically for the assets used, regardless of type – videos, complex Photoshop files, etc. Previews can be accessed with a single click. Smart mirror mechanisms prevent redundant storage of assets from various projects in R&S SpycerNode memory and sustainably reduce the storage capacity needed. In addition, rough cuts can be created quickly with the integrated web-based Preditor and then linked in the user's preferred processing tool.

 

The R&S SpycerNode storage solution was unveiled at IBC 2018. It represents a new and radically different approach to a wide variety of requirements for media file storage solutions. R&S SpycerNode features high availability, scalability and redundancy.