Omneon MediaTools. Productivity Software. Browsing, moving and copying of media files between Omneon servers and storage systems

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1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Active Storage for Digital Content Omneon Tools Productivity Software BENEFITS Enable maximum efficiency from Omneon systems Cost-effective, targeted solutions Easy to deploy network-based applications Simple to learn and use Specialized Applications for Workflows servers and storage systems are powerful tools capable of storing and managing immense amounts of digital content. In a networked digital environment, operators need applications that allow specifi c control over the material stored within the servers and storage systems. As utilization of Omneon content systems increases, so too does the requirement to control the ingest, management, processing and playout of material within those systems, as well as to integrate them with other thirdparty solutions. Omneon provides a collection of applications for both realtime control and fi le-based management of content within Spectrum, Deck and Grid systems. These tools provide convenient, cost-effective software solutions for maximizing the use of the Omneon content platform. Find More Online File-Based Tools MirrorTool TransferTool TrackTool MigrateTool ConformTool Function Manual or fully automatic mirroring of content between multiple Omneon systems Browsing, moving and copying of media files between Omneon servers and storage systems Advanced track management and automatic tagging and routing Easy conversion and transfer of content from legacy servers to Omneon systems Integration of Avid editors into an Omneon server and storage infrastructure Application For facilities using redundant Omneon servers and storage systems or tiered storage with Grid For facilities requiring file transfers between systems to support a variety of workflows For adding multiple language tracks or descriptive audio commentary For facilities upgrading to Omneon media servers For facilities using Avid Newscutter, Composer and Xpress editors and Unity workgroups Realtime Tools PlayTool ClipTool/ClipTool Pro RecordTool DelayTool Function Powerful yet simple application for playout and QA Control and monitoring of Omneon players for simpler media operations Recording automation tool Delayed playout functionality with both real-time delay and dynamic control Application For facilities requiring an easy-to-use playout application Software VTR-like control panel for Omneon servers For users needing for facilities requiring scheduled recording capabilities For broadcasters with multiple time zone requirements

2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW File-Based Tools The file-based Omneon Tools were designed to make the most of the IP connectivity of Omneon systems. These include applications for mirroring, transferring, content enrichment, migration and edit environment integration. MirrorTool MirrorTool is specifi cally designed for facilities that use redundant Omneon media servers, including Spectrum and Deck, as part of their overall media server infrastructure. In situations where one system is used as the primary machine and a second system is used as a backup, MirrorTool automatically copies ingested and edited media fi les to the backup system, duplicating the folder hierarchy as needed to make it an exact match. Manual or Fully Automatic Synchronization You may decide to synchronize at a predetermined time every day when network utilization is lowest. You can preset what the system should do in the event of a deleted fi le, or confi gure MirrorTool to prompt the administrator for confi rmation whenever a fi le will be removed. Workflow Improvements MirrorTool can dramatically reduce costs and manpower associated with managing fi les, particularly for facilities with limited automation. With its unattended background operation and easy-to-use fi le explorer interface, system administrators spend signifi cantly less time maintaining synchronized fi le systems. Mirroring Between Multiple Server and Storage Systems MirrorTool can also be used to mirror content between an Omneon media server and a Grid active storage system. Such a confi guration will allow content being ingested and edited on multiple media servers to be mirrored on a common central storage platform for disaster recovery and increased availability to the enterprise. TransferTool TransferTool is a Windows application that facilitates browsing, moving and copying media files between Omneon server and storage systems. Enabling Flexible Workflows Omneon media servers and storage systems store clips in a wide variety of formats and fi le structures. This variety supports a range of applications, including collaborative production, archiving, ingest and transmission plus compatibility with various software applications that may access the content as fi les over an IP network. Intelligent File Movement TransferTool can be used to navigate, move or copy content between different media servers and/or Omneon Grid active storage system. File movements throughout a facility are often required in order to support a number of different workfl ows, with TransferTool providing an invaluable function in many organizations.

3 Port 1005 Port 1005 Port 1005 Deck TrackTool TrackTool is a powerful Omneon application that allows users to modify content on an Omneon media server, while also enabling intelligent management of the components that make up a media clip. With TrackTool, operators can easily add, change or remove any component, as well as incorporate unique metadata about specifi c components. Advanced Track Management Omneon media servers have the advanced ability to treat discrete essence elements (tracks) of a media clip separately, allowing operators to add, change or delete individual components easily. Video and audio can be managed independently and yet remain linked together as a complete clip within the system. Automatic Tagging and Routing In addition to simply managing tracks within a clip, TrackTool can also tag them with an identifi er. When used in conjunction with an Omneon Spectrum or Deck system, a specifi c audio track can then be automatically routed to the correct output based on the identifi er. No more duplication costs, no more on-air errors. Sample TrackTool Workflow Spectrum Deck English SFX French Video Playlist Clip 1 German French English Video French SFX Playlist Clip 2 English German MigrateTool MigrateTool converts and transfers media from legacy video servers including Grass Valley, Pinnacle, SeaChange, Leitch, Quantel, SGI and Sony to Omneon media servers. Multi-format Transcoding Video is directly converted (no baseband video decoding and re-encoding) resulting in digital transfers that are much cleaner and faster than traditional digital transcoding methods that rely on baseband video as the common denominator between fi le formats. Video, audio and accompanying vertical interval timecode are converted and transferred to Omneon media servers in an open QuickTime format ready for playout. In addition, a transcode option is available to help migrate even older proprietary compression formats used by some early video servers from Grass Valley and SeaChange. Seamless Migration to Omneon Environment Omneon MigrateTool eliminates the cumbersome handling of tape and the need for digital-to-analog conversions previously required to move media from a legacy server into a new system. It automates the entire process of converting and transferring an entire content library. Broadcast Servers Supported Omneon Spectrum Grass Valley Profi le XP & PDR Series (MJPEG requires transcode option) Pinnacle Stream SeaChange Broadcast Cluster (Field mode requires transcode option) Leitch VR & Nexio Series Quantel sq server SGI Server for Broadcast Sony MAV 70 Specifications Input Formats MPEG-2 4:2:2, 4:2:0 program streams to 50 Mbps DV25 and DVCPRO Output Formats Output video compression format will be the same as the input video compression format (unless the transcode option is used) All media will be wrapped or referenced as a QuickTime fi le

4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ConformTool The complexities of today s production operations require broadcasters to have access to best-of-breed solutions, often incorporating elements from multiple vendors. Avid Production Integration Now, with Omneon ConformTool, users can fully integrate Avid editors into a highly flexible Omneon content infrastructure while working seamlessly with an existing Avid in DV, DVCPRO 25, DVCPRO 50, IMX and even DNxHD with native interoperability. Avid editors use the Omneon Grid active storage or Spectrum media server as shared storage. They view files on the Omneon system using the Omneon ConformTool browser menu and then simply drag and drop files from Grid or Spectrum into their workstation and then into an open bin within the Avid project. Clips are converted and transferred faster than realtime to Avid-compatible OMF or MXF files. Since media is transferred over a data network, multiple servers and editing stations are able to work together. Choice of Avid Editor Omneon ConformTool is fully integrated with Unity network workgroups and individual standalone Avid NewsCutter, Composer and Xpress lines of edit systems to access Omneon stored media. Sequences are conformed, converted and ready for transmission. Automatic Background Processing and Transfer The conform and conversion is performed in the background by ConformTool, either on the edit workstation, or, for high-volume environments, on a separate Windows server. Getting segments to air can hardly be any faster or more reliable. Sample Omneon ConformTool Production Workflow Avid Edit Stations Omneon ConformTool DNxchange HD Input DNxchange HD Output Spectrum Ingest Deck Playout Grid Central Storage

5 Realtime Tools Omneon also offers a collection of real-time Tools that includes applications for ingest, playout and media manipulation. PlayTool PlayTool is a content transmission application provided free of charge with every Omneon media server. PlayTool provides the ability to create and manipulate playlists and manage scheduled playout of clips from any Omneon media server. PlayTool can be used to ensure your content is on air when required and tightly integrates to the Omneon server through the comprehensive API. Users are able to create playlists with any content from the server s fi le system using drag and drop and can specify additional parameters such as hard start, auto follow or manual start times. With connectivity to the Omneon server purely over TCP/IP, PlayTool can be installed on any Windows workstation in your facility with network connectivity to the media server, minimizing deployment complexity and maximizing fl exibility. Traffic Import Traffic applications can create a simple tab-delimited text file that can be loaded into the PlayTool application. This file allows for quick start up and operation of the recording events. Auto-List Loading The application supports a load list event type that will automatically insert or append a schedule into a running schedule. This allows for a single text fi le to continue to loop playout of large blocks of programming. Advanced Event Types PlayTool supports different event types for playout behaviors. These are auto-follow, manual and hard-start event types. Logging Logs are created and stored for troubleshooting and clip-play verifi cation.

6 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ClipTool ClipTool is a free software control application that is provided with all Omneon media servers to provide control and monitoring of Omneon players. A VTR-like graphical user interface allows basic control functions of the server from any Windows PC and includes the ability to load and save lists, trim clips frame accurately and dub clips between Omneon players. ClipTool Pro Building on the functionality of ClipTool, ClipTool Pro was designed to enhance the functionality of Spectrum or Deck servers with a number of intuitive functions to make media operations simpler. ClipTool Pro provides both basic and advanced functionality, from displaying a listing of clips to crash record capability. ClipTool Pro was designed to make it easy to manage manual interaction with Omneon Deck or Spectrum media servers. With a VTR-like soft control panel, ClipTool Pro provides powerful control for ingest, quality assurance and playout operations. Sub Clipping Creating new partial clips and throwing away unwanted tops and tails has never been easier. A copy clip function creates subclips from manually selected in and out points. Variable length handles can be assigned to allow for in- and out-point trimming in the future. The original clip can then be deleted, freeing up storage on the media server. Merge Timeline This feature allows users to take several small clips located on a timeline and merge them into a single, larger clip. Users can use ClipTool Pro to perform a cuts-only edit on these pieces of material using only I-Frame and reference wrapped content. Jog/Shuttle The jog and shuttle capabilities enable quick movement through a clip. Crash Record The instant crash record feature streamlines the manual ingest process and allows for a fast response when needed to record incoming material. Automatic naming of fi les in this mode allows for multiple open-ended records in rapid succession. Loop Record Operators can use ClipTool Pro to designate a section of disk storage for loop recording. Multiple Playback Modes Bounce mode and standard loop mode allow product shots, bumpers and graphic elements to fi ll timeslots as needed. Storage Availability Gauge The storage availability gauge is always displayed prominently in the user interface to keep users informed of the amount of record time remaining, critical when performing open-ended records.

7 RecordTool RecordTool is a recording automation tool that connects to a single player on an Omneon server and manages scheduled recording events, specifi ed by day of the week, start time, end time and segment size. Users can manually create a schedule of content to be recorded or can import a list from a traffi c system. When coupled with other Tools in the Omneon portfolio such as PlayTool and ClipTool Pro, you have a comprehensive set of applications to provide ingest, media manipulation and play-out capabilities. Automated Recording Create events to capture multiple feeds of real-time sources. These events can be confi gured for single, daily or weekly feeds and tagged with time and date stamps. Manual Override RecordTool can manually start recording at the click of a mouse. The new clip can be confi gured to use a preset clip name with a time stamp for ease of access. Traffic Import Traffi c applications can create a simple tab-delimited text fi le loading into the RecordTool application. Segment Recording RecordTool can use a single event to create multiple segment clips. Event Creation Users can create events in the schedule at any time of the day for saving and reloading later.

8 DelayTool DelayTool is a simple yet powerful Windows application for the provision of delayed playout functionality. Real-Time Delay DelayTool adds real-time program delay capability to Omneon media servers. A single window is provided for controlling an ingest record feed and defi ning a transmission delay from between one to six playout channels. Dynamic Control For each input, up to six simultaneous delayed outputs can be configured and controlled. The amount of delay can be changed dynamically on each delay channel and sections of the delay program can be copied as new media. DelayTool is perfect for broadcasters with multiple time zone requirements. U.S. Headquarters: 1237 East Arques Avenue Sunnyvale, CA ph ph fx Europe: 5 Lindenwood Chineham, Basingstoke RG24 8QY United Kingdom ph fx Japan: Ginza 3-Chome Bldg. 8F Ginza, Chuo-ku Tokyo Japan ph fx Asia/Pacifi c: 20 Loyang Crescent Singapore ph fx Omneon, Inc. All rights reserved. Omneon and the Omneon logo are registered trademarks of Omneon, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of the respective companies. Printed in USA June The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice or obligation.