ARCHIVE DIGITIZATION
& CONTENT DELIVERY
ARCHIVE SOLUTION
ARCHIVE DIGITIZATION
& CONTENT DELIVERY
Nowadays, many workflows are so
extensive that media come from several
entry points and are dispersed over
numerous locations and platforms.
It is often difficult to locate where to put
something and how to deliver it, or where
to find something and how to access it.
Getting or putting media instantly in the
right format at the right place is the key
challenge of actual and future workflows.
Descriptive metadata associated to those
media are often stored in numerous
databases which hardly communicate
with each other. Incomplete or
unrecoverable metadata always induce
a loss of time and money and may cause
a lot of stress.
The concept of EVS’ MediArchive
Director is to offer a set of software
tools to centrally manage the different
platforms of the workflows, including
their formats, and allow for intelligent
media browsing based on metadata
and logging. Fast and easy delivery is
automatically handled by the central
tool, which manages automated media
digitization, re-wrapping, and controls
all of the necessary robots to optimize
management and provides a costeffective content solution delivery.
MAIN APPLICATIONS
PROGRAM PRODUCERS & PRODUCTION HOUSES
- Program distribution and promotion
- Central management
- Secured web access
- Reviewing, selecting, ordering, delivering, billing
- End-to-end workflow
SPORTS RIGHT HOLDERS, LEAGUES, TV STATIONS
- Archive management
- Enhances the value of unused media and unseen angles
- Metadata management
- Secured web access
- Reviewing, selecting, ordering, delivering, billing
THE SOLUTION
M.A.D. activity includes multiple
processes management in the media
workflow :
• Ingest Process : Multiple Audio/
Video input acquisition and file
import management including
associated metadata. The ingest
management process includes
the content digitization and media
conforming (if required) as well
as media tagging and logging
management.
• Content Centralization Process :
Media centralization to a near-line
storage platform with advanced high
and low-resolution management
and access control orchestration.
• Content Delivery Process : Advanced
media browsing, selection and
delivery combining web and
broadcast technologies.
M.A.D. delivery operations
guarantee an automated generation
of multi-format content on unlimited
output platforms.
Those processes area handled by 3
modules : M.A.D. Ingest, an input module
for digitization, M.A.D. Management,
a management module, and M.A.D.
Delivery, a distribution module.
All of the modules use the same
Oracle database.
CONTENT
DIGITIZATION
& STORAGE
The ingest module can digitize from tapes
(Betacam, HDCam, etc.) or files (X-serve,
P2, XDCAM, etc.) and/or import clips
from post-production tools or IPDirector,
live feeds, metadata from databases,
text, images, and sound related to video
content. The module is used for both
metadata and video ingest preparation.
Initially, it associates a set of metadata
to a given tape or file. To make the media
search faster and easier, the sets of
metadata are classified into groups.
CONTENT
MANAGEMENT
The manager module orchestrates all
operations: content checks, backups,
logging, dispatching, mailing, copying,
etc. The system is configured so that the
systems administrator can perform the
basic set-up and create users and user
rights. A job/project philosophy is taken to
separate all requests in logical steps with
an on-going monitoring process. Alerts
and milestones are managed to link users
to various robot processes.
MULTIMEDIA
& MULTIPLATFORM
DELIVERY
The last module handles the distribution
to post-production, to the web (stream,
VOD, personalized sites), to the client by
FTP (local or remote), to local delivery, to
DVD/Blu-ray, to videotapes and to mobile.
EVS’ solution is available in multiple
formats, such as SD or HD, DNxHD
IMX, ProRes, DVCPRO, and more.
The solution is also available in multiple
resolutions. Furthermore the solution
delivers multiple tape formats,
such as DVCPRO or DigiBeta,
and multiple format files, such as PAL
or NTSC. SAN integration is also included.
The M.A.D. provides web services as an
open interface for user management,
project management, monitoring,
styling, etc. Based on a fully customizable
web library solution, all content
referenced into the database can be
instantly reviewed and researched
based on keywords. Depending on the
requirements, the web interface can
be used to create sub-clips and
order material.
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SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
The architecture is designed
to obtain a smooth and
reliable workflow.
From ingest to media
creation or web consulting,
all necessary steps are
continuously monitored and
controlled by a simple and
central interface. Fast postproduction delivery allows
the editing process to focus
on emotion rather than
on transfers.
INGEST
POST PRODUCTION DELIVERY
Media Composer
Adrenaline
Apple Final Cut Pro & EVS Media Importer
Final Cut Pro Plug-in
FTP
Internet
Pull ServerPush Server
Web Browsing
HD/SD
Metadata ingest
Logging
VTR
XT3
XS
XF2
Digital Tape Library
CENTRAL MANAGEMENT
Metadata
Management
Central Redundant
Database
STORAGE
SAN
XStore2
FILE
CONFORMING
multi
format
conversion
MediaArchive
Director
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Web client
MULTI-MEDIA CREATION
Safe Storage Creation
Blu-ray Creation
SD DVD Creation
VTR
VHS
ADMINISTRATION AND QC
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Media, job/order'sBilling Process
DigibetaLTO Cartridge
INGEST
PROCESS
MEDIA CEN
TRALIZATION
PROCESS
MEDIA
DELIVERY
PROCESS
• Feeds ingest (programs,
packages, highlights,
directors feeds, etc.)
• Files import : File based
AV content
• Data import : Metadata
• Digitization
• Quality control
• Media conforming
(rewrapping, transcoding)
• Multiple inputs : Servers,
FTP, VTR, Tape Library,
etc.
M.A.D.
INGEST
ARCHIVING
METADATA
• Near-line storage
• High & Low resolution
management
• Access control
• Off-line storage
integration
• Output & delivery
systems management
M.A.D.
MANAGEMENT
KEY FEATURES
Central control & management
of archived media
• Web browsing
• Media selection &
ordering
• Media duplication
• Media conforming (rewrapping, transcoding)
• Multiple output delivery :
FTP, web, VOD,
Blu-Ray, etc.
M.A.D.
DELIVERY
PROCESSES
MANAGEMENT
Content digitization
Content referencing & promotion
through the web
Easy automated access
to any content
Remote access
for browsing & control
Fast & reliable content delivery
Multimedia duplication
End-to-end
multi-client management
Intuitive control of robots
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
& TRAINING
Our clients range from TV stations to
video equipment rental companies and
production houses worldwide. EVS’ key
priority is to make sure that its clients
keep performing at the highest possible
level. We listen to our customers,
identify operating workflows, anticipate
needs, and suggest effective and reliable
solutions, so that they in turn can offer
top-quality productions to millions of TV
viewers across the globe.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
EVS is dedicated to making sure its
products are functioning in a way that
meets your needs and expectations.
We offer technical support 24/7 from
each of our regional offices, so you can
rest assured that someone will always
be available to answer any question that
may arise.
All members of EVS’ technical support
team are qualified technicians with a
solid background in broadcasting.
They understand your requirements
and can provide you with the best
solution available.
TRAINING
Do you want to learn how to operate EVS
systems and applications or enhance
your skills in using our tools?
EVS Training offers a series of courses
on how to operate its products, taught
in-house by industry professionals.
Some of the training sessions are
conducted by the EVS team via a Web
interface, so that you get hands-on
instruction even at a distance. EVS User
Guides and technical documents are
available free-of-charge on our Website.
To learn more about EVS go to www.evs.com
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Other regional offices
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