The Media Backbone XDNEWS solution is a shared, collaborative and integrated end to end video production system ideally suited for broadcast news and sports production. It uses open standards and a scalable platform to provide an optimized workflow for everything from acquisition to ingest to editing, play to air, channel distribution management and archiving.
Highlights:
End-to-end, integrated production from acquisition to archive
Improves time to air by shortening the production process
Optimized for XDCAM acquisition yet compatible with other formats
Fully networked with central, shared storage to maximize simultaneous access and eliminate the need to run tapes and discs around the facility
Powerful Proxy editing – including voiceover and effects – from a standard PC
Flexible Craft editing
Web interfaces for remote workflows
Metadata can be added in advance, during or after recording
Scalable system with versions to support local and national broadcasters, and regional and national sports networks
Integrated support for best-in-class third-party systems including AP ENPS, Avid iNews, Data Direct Networks, Isilon, Omneon and Vizrt
Unified multi-site content access for main broadcast centers and affiliate stations