Metadata

Unlock your content value, with an Intelligence Archive leveraging AI

BY CHARLES SEVIOR “We don’t even know what we’ve got in our archive …” Comments such as this are all too common in the industry as media organisations have woken up to find their organically grown, sprawling content archives are missing a key ingredient: metadata.

Cloud

MediaKind extends IPTV services for Slovak Telekom and T-Mobile Czech Republic

The project encompasses the modernising of the existing Magio IPTV service in Slovakia as well as the launch of a new IPTV service in the Czech Republic MediaKind, the new brand identity for Ericsson Media Solutions, has been selected by Slovak Telekom and T-Mobile Czech Republic, members of the Deutsche Telekom group, to power the delivery of IPTV services to consumers in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

APB+

Dejero adds automated metadata and device sharing features to Control

New capabilities built upon the Dejero Control cloud-based management system allows users to automate and simplify their video workflows Dejero has launched a range of new features within Dejero Control, a cloud-based system for the management of Dejero transmitters, servers and content.

Creation

Blackmagic Design is newest member of Netflix Post Technology Alliance

The company’s DaVinci Resolve post-production software and URSA Mini cameras are now certified with the Post Technology Alliance logo Blackmagic Design has added its support to the Netflix Post Technology Alliance, with the URSA Mini 4.

Cloud

Doordarshan upgrades to Marina to power DD News

The Indian broadcaster will be using Pebble Beach Systems’ automation solution to deliver its 24-hour news channel to viewers across the country Doodarshan, an Indian public service broadcaster, has selected Pebble Beach Systems’ Marina automation solution to power its 24-hour news channel, DD News.

SMPTE updates on the progress of SMPTE ST 2110

Following the approval of SMPTE ST 2110-10/-20/-30, the SMPTE ST 2110-21 standard, which specifics traffic shaping and delivery timing of uncompressed video, is now approved and published As the Internet continues to evolve at an ever-increasing rate, consumers are provided with numerous new opportunities to acquire and consume media content.

APB+

Ooyala’s Flex Media Platform unifies media operations for KCP

Packed with metadata management and automation capabilities, Ooyala’s new media platform allows KCP operators to improve the overall efficiency of its business Korea Content Platform (KCP), a US entertainment company offering South Korean media content, has selected the Ooyala Flex Media Platform to unify and manage content and metadata, and automate the processing and publishing of content according to their business rules.

Ooyala Flex Media Platform brings flexibility to simplify video operations

Designed as a content supply chain optimisation platform, the Ooyala Flex Media Platform empowers users with control over content management and curation Ooyala has introduced the Ooyala Flex Media Platform, a video production and delivery platform that is designed to simplify and streamline the process of managing, curating, orchestrating, publishing, analysing and monetising video content.

Camera

ZEISS provides ‘perfect tool’ for visual effects

Digital technologies have transformed traditional filmmaking with innovative technologies in both production and post production, paving the way for a more versatile, cost-effective and advanced workflow.

Distribution

Time to switch off analogue TV

APB chats with Dr Peter Siebert, executive director of the DVB Project, on the merits of DTT, and how a new digital terrestial network architecture can potentially hasten the demise of analogue TV.

News & Events

4K/UHD broadcasting gains momentum in Asia

By Josephine Tan SEOUL – With the aim of enhancing the quality of 4K/Ultra HD (UHD) broadcasting for local audiences, three South Korean broadcasters — KBS, MBC and SBS — alongside LG Electronics and the Allied Platform, have launched TIVIVA, a terrestrial 4K/UHD interactive service.

Content that speaks multiple languages

Key advancements in subtitling and closed captioning, including AI and machine learning, are enabling content owners to bring their content to global audiences.

Triveni Digital unveils new MPEG analyser

StreamScope Portal II monitors and analyses bit rates, buffers, service statuses, RF spectrums, and more Triveni Digital has added a new member to its StreamScope Portal analyser product line — the StreamScope Portal II.

News & Events

Easing content delivery woes

Launched in collaboration with Vuulr, EMA Asia aims to bring the standards, specifications and best practices of the Entertainment Merchants Association to Asia’s digital content supply chain Vuulr, a global digital supply chain and marketplace for the TV and film content industry, has established a strategic partnership with the Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA), an international trade association for the entertainment content industry, to launch EMA Asia.

TV Everywhere for today’s disparate viewers

As the shift away from linear TV viewing continues unabated, TV operators need to ensure that their content reaches their audiences anywhere and everywhere.