TV Automation System
Modular Architecture
PlayBox is an open, network-distributed, highly modular TV
automation system. Each module is taking care of a specific
part of the broadcasting workflow - off-tape batch capturing, scheduled
capturing off satellite, content management, program scheduling,
content editing, on-air program playback, on-air titling,
subtitling, etc.
Constant Improvements
PlayBox is being constantly improved under the direct influence
of existing customers, concerning their actual needs and ideas.
It is targeted primarily to professional content providers, who
are looking for all-in-one reliable MPEG2, HDV or DV playback,
automated playlist management, extensive graphics manipulation,
with a flexible media database.
Typical Usage
PlayBox can be installed and used as a single-unit portable
MPEG2/HDV/DV player for small content provider, though typical
installations include separate workstations configured with modules
for ingest, content editing and management, program preparation
and preview, schedule playout and on-air titling/subtitling.
Target Customers
At its extremely competitive pricing PlayBox targets not only
broadcast TV customers, it is also appropriate for use in
PEG applications such as universities, museum, presentations, video
wall sourcing, public transport, digital signage applications,
corporate video networks, retail business, shopping malls,
churches, airports, hotel info channels, holiday resorts, theme
parks, etc. Its unprecedented level of interactive control
over the on-air video-clips and CG objects makes it ideally suited
for music shows, live entertainment programs and presentations,
sports events titling. Anywhere when there is a need for a
smooth, reliable, professional video and graphics presentation -
PlayBox is there.
Cost Effective
PlayBox is one of the most cost effective television automation
suite on the market. Its technology is already running a huge
number of TV channels worldwide. Due to its scalable modular architecture.
It is accepted and used equally well by both budget-minded
and demanding customers. With PlayBox we offer HD ingest,
HD playout and HD CG at the price of SD baseband equipment.
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PlayBox TV Automation System