P2 Cast Workflow Solution Technical Description business.panasonic.ae
Document History Version Project Name Prepared for Issue Date Author 1.0 P2 Cast with PX5000 David Sater 2 Page 2 / 15
1. Proposed P2 Workflow overview This section described the main part of the Panasonic P2 workflow intends to implement to cover the needs of our client for Newsroom operation. It does not have the objectives to describe entirely the content of the BOQ but to highlight and to explain the main parts. In this context, the paragraph includes: HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording P2 Cast Application P2 Streaming Receiver Server The P2 workflow systems is comprised of PX5000 cameras with AJ-WM30 wireless modules and one P2 Steaming Receiver server capable of receiving 1000 camera and deliver 4 SDI output. As well we proposed P2 Cast Trial License [300GB] (AJ-CBD100180) a free of charge trial license and a 9 month P2 Cast Basic Plan License of 100GB (AJ-CBD001) monthly per camera to complete one year cycle of license subscription. 3 Page 3 / 15
Each PX5000 camera will have its own wireless dongle to be connected to a 4G LTE Mobile broadband Wifi router or as an alternative the camera can be connected to a wired network. The 4LTE route will make the internet connection available on the field to connect the camera to the P2 Cast cloud server. The PX5000 camera will simultaneously create a low resolution proxy copy of the High res video file, which will be transmitted to the P2 cast cloud system. Each camera will have a dedicated 100GB storage which will store the Proxy and the high res video file for two weeks. The P2 Streaming Receiver server will be able to take the streaming video from a selected camera to one of its 4 SDI outputs. 2. P2 Cast Workflow Description P2 Cast is the Panasonic cloud-based news production system that takes full advantage of the network features of the P2HD camcorders with AVC-ULTRA recording the AJ-PX5000G, AJ-PX800, AJ-PX380 and AJ-PX270. P2 Cast integrates these camcorders' network capabilities so content captured in the field can automatically be uploaded to the cloud and immediately available for reviewing and editing. P2 Cast dramatically accelerates the delivery of news to air, while at the same time expanding the editing function to any device connected to the internet. A major P2 Cast advantage is its ability via the cloud to move low bit rate, yet high-quality proxy video off a camcorder, create a video sequence of the desired clips, and then allow newsroom systems to automatically pull back high-resolution AVC-ULTRA video from the camera. 2.1. P2 Camera connectivity P2 Cast link a P2 Camera Recorders in the field with a broadcasting station via the cloud through mobile networks (4G/LTE, Wi-Fi, or dedicated connection), making it possible to quickly produce news out of events as it occurs. As a cloud application can streamline and accelerate production workflows in news reporting. NOTE: Communication device & Communication cost is not provided by Panasonic (4G/LTE dongle, Wi-Fi adapter, mobile router) (4G/LTE etc.) 4 Page 4 / 15
2.2. File Transfer Solution The cameraman captures the live moment with dual codec. The High resolution video file will be stored on the P2 card while a second proxy video file will be automatically uploaded to the cloud server. The proxy video will appear on the P2 cast application which any editor or operator can access it from the broadcast Station or anywhere else and start the highlight editing. 5 Page 5 / 15
Once the highlight editing is finished (In point / Out point) the proxy files that have been uploaded on the cloud server, thus creating an EDL (Edit Decision List) and transfer it to the camera. Based on the EDL, the camera selects the desired high-quality footage and transfers it back to the server. Cameras and cameramen are pre-assigned IDs so metadata can be sent from the newsroom to the camcorders in the field. Metadata is automatically recorded with footage shot in the field, and the data can then be used in the editing process to dramatically increase the search-ability of the raw footage and shorten the time required for archiving and targeting secondary uses. 6 Page 6 / 15
2.3. Live Streaming Solution 2.3.1. P2 Streaming Receiver Server The P2 Streaming Receiver server hosts the AJ-SRK001 software services that can manage up to 1000 cameras, monitoring 20 cameras per page and capable of streaming maximum 4 simultaneous outputs on SDI. 7 Page 7 / 15
2.3.2. P2 Streaming Receiver Server Hardware requirement The customer should supply the P2 Streaming Server hardware and the SDI board as per the specs below. Hewlett Packard DL360 Gen9 8SFF(2.5inch) base unit Windows Server 2012 R2 Std bundle Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.60GHz 1P/8C CPU HP 8GB 1Rx4 PC4-2133P-R Memory kit SDI board Matrox 4ch: DSXLE4L/4/100 2.3.3. AJ-SRK001 Software (software key) AJ-SRK001 Features Stable streaming by original QoS technology Manage 1000 cameras monitoring 20 cameras/page Max 4 simultaneous streaming outputs 8 Page 8 / 15
2.3.4. Streaming Receiver works with P2 Cast The P2 Streaming receiver will be added to the P2 Cast application. The camera on the field will directly stream the video to the server and all commands and Thumbnails will be sent via P2 Cast cloud application. Cameras and P2 Streaming receiver are uniquely identified on public internet using P2Cast credentials rather than Global IP Address. 9 Page 9 / 15
2.4. P2 Cast Service Licenses System P2 Cast service licenses provide the following features: 2.4.1. P2 Cast Cloud Application with the following functions: 2.4.1.1. Proxy footage immediate sharing 2.4.1.2. Highlight editing (Hi-res transfer, EDL remote edit) 2.4.1.3. Remote Metadata Management 2.4.1.4. Metadata extraction from Newsroom System (inews) 2.4.1.5. Streaming assist functions 2.4.1.6. Status list of camcorders 2.4.1.7. Menu Setting 2.4.1.8. Firmware Update over the cloud 2.4.1.9. Up to 2,000 users can be registered 2.4.2. Temporary storage in the P2 Cast Cloud 2.4.2.1. Two weeks for proxy content: AVC-G6(6Mbps) SHQ(3.5Mbps) HQ(1.5Mbps) LOW(0.8Mbps) 2.4.2.2. Two days for Hi-Res content: AVC-LongG50/25/12 AVC-Intra100/50 2.4.3. User Group data access management 10 Page 10 / 15
2.4.4. Three types of P2 Cast Licenses 2.4.4.1. P2 Cast Trial License [300GB] AJ-CBD100 2.4.4.2. P2 Cast Basic Plan License [100GB] AJ-CBD001 US$/mo. 2.4.4.3. P2 Cast Additional Volume [10GB] AJ-CBD002 US$/mo. 2.4.5. P2 Cast Data Traffic and License fee 11 Page 11 / 15
3. AVC-ULTRA AVC-ULTRA is an H.264-based video compression codec featuring high image quality and excellent efficiency. By selecting the image quality and bit rate, it is possible to respond to various needs of broadcasting and image production, from 4K production to streaming distribution. 3.1. AVC-Intra: Intra-frame compression attains high, production-level image quality. For HD use, AVC-Intra200, with image quality approaching uncompressed levels and high, 24 bit audio, has been added to the popular AVC-Intra100/50 codecs. The new codec provides high-quality images for mastering and archiving use. The newly developed VariCam 35 is equipped with the AVC-Intra4K/2K codec for 4K/2K image use. 3.2. AVC-LongG: Inter-frame compression achieves high-quality HD recording at a low bit rate. The AVC-LongG25 codec operates with high, 10 bit/4:2:2 image quality and a bit rate of approximately 25 Mbps (when using 1080/59.94i). 3.3. AVC-Proxy: Quick Time logoa dual codec recording function simultaneously records, in addition to the main data, proxy images (Quick Time/H.264)*1 with a low bit rate, high resolution, and high-quality sound. This enables previewing on a wireless device,*2 and data transfer and streaming distribution over the internet. It also includes metadata for efficient offline editing. 12 Page 12 / 15
3.4. Evolving P2 Card Series P2 originally led the broadcast industry with its use of solid-state memory cards for recording media. Highly resistant to temperature fluctuations, dust, impact and vibration, the P2 card took advantage of its solid-state memory capabilities to provide instant start-up and media access. P2 brought high reliability and mobility to data gathering and acquisition under virtually all conditions. Today, the P2 card continues to evolve. 3.4.1. microp2 card: This new broadcast-use memory card was reduced to the size of the SD card, and its cost was significantly lowered. It also inherits the highly reliable design of the P2 card. 13 Page 13 / 15
3.4.2. ExpressP2 card: Based on the PC card Type III form factor, the expressp2 card offers the same level of durability as the P2 card and a larger capacity of 256 GB. It is well suited to recording master grade 4K images and high-frame-rate VFR images (HD: maximum 240 fps) for the new Varicam Series. 3.4.3. Higher reliability: The microp2 and expressp2 cards offer the same level of reliability as the RAID system, i.e., the capability to restore data with sector, page, and block errors that cannot be corrected by ordinary flash memory error correction. It also features the new CPS (Content Protection System) security function. Data recorded on the card can be locked with a password to protect against unauthorized access and prevent data leaks. 3.5. Network Connectivity P2 content uses the MXF (OP-ATOM, OP1b) format, which has spearheaded the use of file formats in broadcast systems. Proxy images in Quick Time (H.264) format and network functions support new, instantaneous broadcast workflows based on mobile networks. 14 Page 14 / 15
3.5.1. Wired/wireless LAN: Models equipped with a LAN (Ethernet) terminal can be connected to a network with a wired LAN connection. Models that support wireless connection*5 are capable of wireless LAN connection (IEEE 802.11g/n standard). Proxy previews, metadata input, remote operation, FTP transfers, playlist editing and other functions can be used from computers (PC/Mac), tablet devices and smartphones*6 connected to the network. 3.5.2. 4G/LTE network connectivity: Functions equivalent to those made possible by wired LAN connection are achieved by the camera recorder alone. FTP transfers can be directly made from the camera recorder to the network server. As soon as data is gathered, it can be edited at the studio desk and sent as a news flash. 3.5.3. Video streaming: Proxy images can be streamed via wired/wireless LAN or 4G/LTE networks. Live streaming distribution is also possible. 15 Page 15 / 15