By Graham Sharp, CEO, BCNEXXT USA.
Everyone knows the adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This rings particularly true in broadcast playout, where on-air errors can be hugely disruptive and costly to the broadcaster.
Traditional systems assemble video, audio, and graphics components in real-time, even when schedules are pre-set. Any glitch during this live assembly can lead to on-air errors, requiring constant vigilance from Master Control Room (MCR) operators, who need to be on standby 24/7.
By pre-assembling and QC checking as much content as possible ahead of on-air time, far superior Quality of Service (QoS) can be achieved effectively reducing operational expenses and the need for around-the-clock monitoring. This pre-assembly approach can be used for all distribution requirements, enabling the consolidation of Video on Demand (VOD), Over-the-Top (OTT), and Linear playout operations, dramatically reducing operating costs further.
The benefits of pre-assembly and pre-rendering inspired BCNEXXT to reimagine playout with Vipe. This cloud-native solution simplifies operations and cuts costs by up to 60%. Unlike traditional systems, Vipe pre-renders the output in deliverable transport streams as soon as the schedule is received. This pre-emptive approach ensures that most processes happen ahead of time on efficiently utilized cloud-based servers, addressing potential issues long before they can impact the broadcast.
Source files are never copied into Vipe for processing - data is read directly from the source repository, then written in the Transport Stream (TS) playout format on intermediate storage, after undergoing 80+ automated Quality Control (QC) checks. This unique “assemble-and-QC-ahead” workflow lets you navigate to detailed information to solve tomorrow’s problems today. For ease of identification, the interface color-codes any errors detected during the assembly process.
Live content segments must be rendered on the fly but undergo the same process. Playout then becomes simply stitching together TS files – a very lightweight and reliable process. Full-time monitoring is only required for live events and the operator has a logical, easy-to-use and exception-driven user interface, with a full suite of emergency
content and slates at their disposal. Issues are usually flagged and can be fixed way ahead of time.
In typical playout systems, on-air errors can be broken down into three categories:
Consider the following comparison of each type of error for Vipe vs traditional Channel in a Box (CiaB) systems:
Proactive measures are more effective and less costly than fixing an issue after it occurs. We believe that utilizing the pre-assembly / pre-render concept, particularly by including QC checks in the pre-rendering process, error trapping can be taken out of the real-time domain and moved well ahead of the on-air time for all file-based content.
Live content must still be processed in real time, but by scaling resources only during the event and providing a full suite of easy-to-use tools to the operator, on-air errors are minimized, even in live events.
With more time to react, check and fix the issue, the process becomes stress free and can reduce on-air errors by up to 90%. The operators, besides covering live events, can work normal office hours, thus dramatically reducing costs and increasing their efficiency.
The future of broadcasting lies in innovative solutions like Vipe. By reimagining playout with pre-rendering technology, BCNEXXT is setting new standards in service quality and operational efficiency. Join the revolution today to experience playout like never before.
Visit us at IBC 2024 with a new version of cloud-native solution Vipe, at stand 3.B23. Our new playbook, “Transform Your Media Business", highlights BCNEXXT’s benchmark model for content playout and distribution, outlining how companies can take the first step towards more streamlined media operations.
By Graham Sharp, CEO, BCNEXXT USA.
Everyone knows the adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This rings particularly true in broadcast playout, where on-air errors can be hugely disruptive and costly to the broadcaster.
Traditional systems assemble video, audio, and graphics components in real-time, even when schedules are pre-set. Any glitch during this live assembly can lead to on-air errors, requiring constant vigilance from Master Control Room (MCR) operators, who need to be on standby 24/7.
By pre-assembling and QC checking as much content as possible ahead of on-air time, far superior Quality of Service (QoS) can be achieved effectively reducing operational expenses and the need for around-the-clock monitoring. This pre-assembly approach can be used for all distribution requirements, enabling the consolidation of Video on Demand (VOD), Over-the-Top (OTT), and Linear playout operations, dramatically reducing operating costs further.
The benefits of pre-assembly and pre-rendering inspired BCNEXXT to reimagine playout with Vipe. This cloud-native solution simplifies operations and cuts costs by up to 60%. Unlike traditional systems, Vipe pre-renders the output in deliverable transport streams as soon as the schedule is received. This pre-emptive approach ensures that most processes happen ahead of time on efficiently utilized cloud-based servers, addressing potential issues long before they can impact the broadcast.
Source files are never copied into Vipe for processing - data is read directly from the source repository, then written in the Transport Stream (TS) playout format on intermediate storage, after undergoing 80+ automated Quality Control (QC) checks. This unique “assemble-and-QC-ahead” workflow lets you navigate to detailed information to solve tomorrow’s problems today. For ease of identification, the interface color-codes any errors detected during the assembly process.
Live content segments must be rendered on the fly but undergo the same process. Playout then becomes simply stitching together TS files – a very lightweight and reliable process. Full-time monitoring is only required for live events and the operator has a logical, easy-to-use and exception-driven user interface, with a full suite of emergency
content and slates at their disposal. Issues are usually flagged and can be fixed way ahead of time.
In typical playout systems, on-air errors can be broken down into three categories:
Consider the following comparison of each type of error for Vipe vs traditional Channel in a Box (CiaB) systems:
Proactive measures are more effective and less costly than fixing an issue after it occurs. We believe that utilizing the pre-assembly / pre-render concept, particularly by including QC checks in the pre-rendering process, error trapping can be taken out of the real-time domain and moved well ahead of the on-air time for all file-based content.
Live content must still be processed in real time, but by scaling resources only during the event and providing a full suite of easy-to-use tools to the operator, on-air errors are minimized, even in live events.
With more time to react, check and fix the issue, the process becomes stress free and can reduce on-air errors by up to 90%. The operators, besides covering live events, can work normal office hours, thus dramatically reducing costs and increasing their efficiency.
The future of broadcasting lies in innovative solutions like Vipe. By reimagining playout with pre-rendering technology, BCNEXXT is setting new standards in service quality and operational efficiency. Join the revolution today to experience playout like never before.
Visit us at IBC 2024 with a new version of cloud-native solution Vipe, at stand 3.B23. Our new playbook, “Transform Your Media Business", highlights BCNEXXT’s benchmark model for content playout and distribution, outlining how companies can take the first step towards more streamlined media operations.
