“END TO END” BROADCAST TV SYSTEM

OSTV developed an integrated solution for the broadcast of a TV channel and operationalization of the Playout TV. A solution with a unique design. A combination of hardware and software that is highly efficient, robust and low-maintenance.

A system integration for the daily management of programming and television rhythm featuring easy management of advertising and a simple management of media content of different formats. A proprietary solution developed by the technical staff of OSTV that includes the use of software and hardware of high reliability by renowned producers of the market [Apple, Adobe, ToolsOnAir, BlackMagic, Aja], as well as several modules of free access software developed in the Open Source model. This solution has been in use for 4 years by Canal180, in a continuous HD broadcast [720p 50fps] on operators NOS [ex-ZON and ex-Clix], Vodafone TV and MEO.

We present in this page all the essential modules to implement a television operation, including the 24/7 linear broadcast systems, media archive management, motions graphics insertion, editorial and programming coordination, all similar to that developed for Canal180.

1. Play Out TV

1. Play Out TV

1.1 Features & Specs

KEY FEATURES

Automated 24/7 broadcast playout server that easily integrates live studio and satellite feeds.

Easy integration with real-time graphics
including corner logos, lower thirds and tickers with live updates from RSS feeds or remote databases.

Subtitles System
with automatic integration in the broadcast using GASS system [Graphic Automated Subtitling System]

Standardization of video formats
in order to reuse all archive content and enhance the reception of new content from different producers.

Redundancy system
easier detection of anomalies and self-sufficiency in activating redundant broadcast.

Automatic Playlists Creator
Simplicity in both the integration of the broadcasting system and in the insertion of motion graphics with the EPG that was sent to the operators, relying on a set of automatisms developed by OSTV for the processes optimization and which simplify, for instance, programming changes and also the synchronization between the broadcast and the information that operators have available for users.

Monthly Programming Management
And of multi-user broadcast playlists, and with simple remote management from a computer, tablet or smartphone.

Advertising Management
Broadcast spot insertion based in priority and time slots model.

Easy integration with repository of proprietary videos
Or internet platforms like VIMEO, YouTube, Dropbox, Wetransfer

Maximum re-use of content in several platforms
TV, mobile, internet, smatTVs

HD or full-HD broadcast
Also possible for 4K and SD emission.

Audio normalization
Of all the videos in pre-production phases and in the broadcast phase.

No need for real-time human operation
Simple remote control over the playlists. Multi-platform content management, with automatic synchronization. From Broadcast TV, to Smart TV, Mobile, Internet, etc.

1.2 Hardware

PLAY OUT TV

HARDWARE SETUP

3x MAC PRO

Server 1: MacPro
Primary Playout Server

Server 2: MacPro
Redundant Playout Server [alternative MacMini]

Server 3: MacPro
Content Standardization and validation Alternate playout server for testes (content, subtitles, graphics) [alternative MacMini]

2x SCREENS x SERVER

2x Screens x Computer HDMI connection

1x SWITCH HDMI or SDI

With automatic shift in case of freeze in the main playout server.

1.3 Software

PLAY OUT TV

SOFTWARE SETUP

1x OSTV SOFTWARE PER PLAYOUT SERVER

  • Contents Standardization
  • Create and manage playlists
  • Advertising Management
  • Graphics integration
  • Archive Content Integration

DETAILS
Our recommendation is to install the software licence in each one of the three playout servers. The minimum setup is to have the software installed in the primary playout server.

2. Content & Graphics

2. Content & Graphics

2.1 Identity & Applications

BROADCAST CONTENT KIT

VISUAL & SOUND IDENTITY SETUP

VISUAL IDENTITY APPLICATIONS

TV Applications for Visual Identity

SOUND IDENTITY CREATION & DEVELOPMENT

Sound Identity creation & development
Sound Identity applications

VISUAL & SOUND IDENTITY APPLICATIONS

  • Promos
  • Oracles
  • Infographics
  • Bumpers
  • Lower thirds

2.2 Real Time Graphic Layer

REAL TIME GRAPHIC LAYER
Customised Real-time graphic layer that includes a very large number of templates with no limit for extensions since it’s based on Quartz Composer [Mac software development platform]

Dynamic Motion Graphics [with Quartz Composer] with automatic insertion of graphic information.