Networks

A Network is an integrated facility for creating, editing, broadcasting, distributing, managing, and archiving content. A network provides turnkey content services.

Content creation is another way of saying production. A network may have many production solutions: stages for TV shows and live news plus a production control room. Production facilities are integrated with broadcast capabilities for live playout, linked with editorial for quick turnaround, and integrated with content management and archiving.

Content Creation

Depending on the network’s need, the production infrastructure can also include news vans and production vehicles.
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Content Editing

An important aspect of a network is editorial. Editorial is outfitted with edit bays like Final Cut Pro or Avid and might also include color correction and graphic suites. The editorial solution will be part of a collaborative storage network underpinning the entire facility allowing tapeless recording, broadcast playout, asset management and archiving all via collaborative storage.

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Playout Automation and Scheduling

The key piece to a typical network broadcast solution is the automated playout system. Scheduling and automation systems allow you to create a playlist of digital content, shows, movies, and commercials to playout live. The end result is an automated system for programming a television channel or channels. The broadcast solution is linked to production, editorial, and collaborative storage, allowing for an ultimate workflow that is efficient and flexible. To learn more about what is included in most Broadcast Solutions, click here.

Content Distribution

Content distribution is the means by which you deliver your broadcast to the world. Whether you are distributing your channel to a larger network carrier (like DIRECTV), distributing your channel as your own carrier, distributing your channel over IP to the Internet or cell phone, or a combination of any of these, we can design the appropriate distribution solution using fiber, satellite transmission, microwave, or IPTV.

Content Management

Asset-rich organizations appreciate the content management solutions we integrate, formally known as a media asset management (MAM) solution. The MAM system allows every piece of content to be searchable via metadata, organized, grouped, shared, secured, and ultimately repurposed.

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Content Archiving

The volume and flow of digital content requires a robust archival system to preserve and capture residual value from shows, news, events, or any repurposed content. With the right solution and workflow, archiving can be easy and inexpensive with a 30+ year shelf life.

An example of an archiving solution is the Sun Microsystems Robotic LTO library. Integrated with your media asset management solution, you can quickly and easily archive, search, and retrieve content.

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