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ContentAgent, the file-based workflow management tool from ROOT6 Technology, now offers VidChecker integration to facilitate file-based QC and automated correction in workflows designed for broadcast deliverables.
Using ContentAgent’s graphic and intuitive Workflow Designer tool, VidChecker can be dropped into an appropriate workflow where it sits as a node waiting to receive any material that needs QC. When designated files arrive they are checked for audio and video parameters in addition to specifications and characteristics, ensuring the materials meet defined broadcast quality and standards.
VidChecker differs from other file-based QC systems where, when typical errors are identified, files are then quarantined for human intervention. Uniquely, the innovative and patent-pending software applies intelligent automated correction. This overcomes the issues sometimes encountered with video legalisers which crush over-limit values and may consequently introduce degradation and artefacts into video images. VidChecker also detects flashing frames ensuring video meets OFCOM/ITU-R guidelines with respect to Photosensitive Epilepsy.
Audio loudness and peak levels, now a legal requirement in an increasing number of countries, are also automatically corrected. Multiple audio tracks, each with up to eight channels, can be checked in just one pass, and audio levels checked and automatically corrected to ITU-R 1770, ATSC A/85 and EBU R-128 audio loudness recommendations including Tech 3341 windowing and gating modes.
Fast in operation and scalable, VidChecker processes four files simultaneously with a single licence, but the throughput may be substantially increased with the adoption of parallel processors – JobAgents – for high-volume environments. During the QC process, three levels of checking may be implemented; warning only, fail on error or correct on error. A media player is integrated to play video at any generated alert points using alert thumbnails.
“VidChecker integration with ContentAgent further extends the versatility of the system in the end-to-end automation of file-based workflow,” maintains ROOT6 Technology’s Head of Product Development, Owen Walker. “This scalable and affordable third party application provides broadcasters, post houses and programme distributors with a convenient, easy to use and scalable solution to QC and the cost savings associated with automated correction.”
ContentAgent’s growing roster of integrated third party
applications are designed to sit at the heart of file-based
workflow automation, giving users the freedom to integrate
‘best-of-breed’ technologies such as those from Interra,
Tektronix and Rimage.