VPMS - Advanced Media Management

VPMS - Advanced Media Management Media Asset Management for Enterprise Needs
Your Benefits
As the volume of media data and the need for processing speed increases
exponentially, professionals in broadcasting and other media industries require
a high-performance system to manage the entire digital asset value chain.
Flexibility
for formats, storage,
hardware, network solutions and
software components allow smooth
and complete integration.
VPMS Serves All Media Management Needs
VPMS is designed to cover a wide range of usage areas. The flexible, modular
design of VPMS adapts to individual needs and workflows.
Media
management using a web-based search application which includes
video browsing, metadata editing, material organization and workflow control.
Ingest
automation and playout assists operators with the scheduling,
Be
cost effective with automatic
execution of business processes.
Be
fast: Let users access files during
encoding, recording, or transfer.
SOA-based
infrastructure with web
running, and monitoring of ingests and file uploads. VPMS also controls video
services allow integration of third
servers for video ingest and playout.
party systems.
Video
production and preparation for desktop editing, logging, video
effects and graphic import, and voice over. All functionality is accessible from
Deliver
your assets to linear and
non-linear platforms.
the user’s desktop PC.
Scale
System
and workflow control handles initiation and control of workflows
for file transfer, transcoding, and others with backend modules. You can
to your needs: Modular design
to fit both small and enterprise-class
installations.
control an entire broadcast infrastructure or integrate with other applications
for sharing files and metadata. VPMS ensures that media is available at the
right time, in the right place.
Easy
web-based and platform
independent access of media files.
Let VPMS Do It
VPMS controls all kind of ingest processes, material movements and file conversions in addition to the supply of
material for editing and playout, and file export to many different formats and platforms.
The VPMS Media Asset Management system is a modular and flexible solution that can be used for small systems
or multi-site enterprise solutions. VPMS’s central database contains all job information and metadata, and includes a
workflow engine which manages all assets and processes. The VPMS system adapts to the physical limitations of any
hardware with simple licensing and secure failover mechanism.
VPMS ships with a rich set of client applications and offers a service-oriented architecture (SOA) where all
functionalities of the system are implemented in discrete service modules accessible through web services.
VPMS Core Functionalities
The configurable VPMS workflow engine automates backend processes from ingest via content preparation to
distribution. Decisions are made during the workflow based on real time parameters and metadata while the processing
and control takes place in the background; completely automated to handle material in the most efficient manner.
These features are standard with every VPMS installation:
Automatic
Flexible
A
processes such as file transfers and conversions based on workflow rules or manually triggered processes
metadata schemas for standard as well as custom metadata models
Workflow Designer to create workflows in a graphical user interface
System
monitoring with web-based monitoring and SNMP support
Central
management of users, groups, and rights with support for Active Directory (ADS) and Single sign-on (SSO)
Storage
management and Housekeeping
VPMS ControlCenter Ingest Automation
The ingest application, VPMS ControlCenter, supports a variety of ingests within a single user interface: File upload, P2 card
and XDCAM uploads, feeds ingest, and tape ingest.
Import
any video file format with automatic file conversion
Scheduled
Router
ingest and crash record
and VTR control
Metadata
Access
import and automatic metadata generation
while recording so growing files can be edited and transferred
VPMS MediaCenter Media Management and Logging
The VPMS MediaCenter is a web-based application for searching, browsing, metadata editing, and material management.
Parallel
access to content for thousands of concurrent users
Customizable
Multiple
workspaces for different users and different needs
search functions including full text search, virtual folders and thesaurus
Metadata
import and export
Comprehensive
file format support: video, audio, graphics, text documents, PDFs, and others
Timecode-based
logging and annotation of material using integrated VPMS logger
VPMS ProductionClient Desktop Editing
VPMS ProductionClient is designed for video segmentation and annotation plus editing of video/audio clips. These tasks are
performed based on low resolution proxies.
Frame-accurate
Support
Interfaces
Direct
PAL
desktop editing, including edit while record
for voice over, video/audio-effects, adding of graphics
to common NLEs (Avid, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro)
consolidation for playout is possible
supported; NTSC upon request
Integrate Your Media
VPMS routinely integrates with third party systems through its SOA-architecture to cover new or existing workflows.
This includes standard broadcast devices and software as well as your own custom-developed applications and systems.
Talk to us to learn more about your integration options.
Ingest
QC
Distribution
Production
Preparation
Archive
VOD
Technology Partners
Key Features
Ingest
P2
control for feeds, files and tapes
and XDCAM import
Proxy
generation and access on growing files
Automatic
file conversions
Automatic
material transfers
Fast
search engine with full text search and video preview
Easy
metadata editing and logging
Desktop
Storage
editing with integration to common NLE systems
management and housekeeping
Metadata
and material exchange with 3rd party systems
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System and workflow control
VPMS Core
Key Features
Freedom of choice
VPMS is format and hardware independent, letting you choose the
best of breed components and solutions for formats, storage, network
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Format independence lets you work
with HD or SD in all frame rates.
hardware and software for your business. The configurable metadata
scheme allows you to customize the application to your needs.
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Automate to save time and money
Flexible and configurable metadate
model.
Entire or partial workflows are executed automatically in the
background, saving critical time and resources. Create workflows with
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Graphical Workflow Designer for
workflow design.
the built-in Workflow Designer. Monitor all workflows and system
components with the VPMS SystemManager.
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Scale your system
Easy process tracking and initiation
of process restarts/reruns.
With its modular design, VPMS is an asset management system that
scales to any size. You can add the functions and users to suit your
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User and group rights administration.
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Broad range of supported 3rd party
needs any time.
VPMS MediaCenter
Media Management
software, such as transcoding engines
and quality check systems.
ClipJOCKEY
VPMS ControlCenter
Playout & Studioproduction
Ingest Automation
VPMS Production
ProductionClient
Desktop Editing
VPMS Core
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Storage management provides housekeeping for different video servers,
HSM systems, SAN and file servers.
Manage your content and metadata
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Configure your system
Upload and manage not only video and audio clips, but
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Web-based configuration portal
also graphics, documents and subtitles
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Configurable metadata masks, views, user rights
Integrated Full Text Search Engine with a variety of features
like Search as you type or Thesaurus
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Flexible Metadata Schema allows for customizable
metadata fields
Automate and design your own workflows
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Complete workflow management for automation of
processes
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Create and implement your workflows with the VPMS
Workflow Designer tool
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Specify workflow rules based on metadata, file types and
other categories
Storage management and house keeping
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Monitor storage capacity
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Housekeeping with automatic deletion based on storage
capacity or hold back times
Transfer and restore
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Automatically or manually triggered transfer processes
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Automatic Transfer Optimizer initiates transfers based on
workflow rules
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VPMS Transfer Service available for transfers triggered by
external systems, e.g. traffic system or playout automation
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Automatic Partial Restore according to EDL when files are
used for editing
Monitor all processes and modules
User rights management
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Monitor all processes with error and problem alerts
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Easy configuration of user roles and rights
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Detect and rerun failed or incomplete processes
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Enable/disable functionalities based on user rights
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Direct access to logfiles
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Single sign-on supports user rights management with
Active Directory Service groups detection
Interfaces to 3rd party systems
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Web services for external triggering of VPMS services, such
as transfers, transcoding, or ingest services
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Metadata exchange via customizable XML
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MOS-interface for automation and NRCS integration
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Support for proprietary interfaces for meta data exchange
and hardware control (API)
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RS-422: Router control, VTR control
Contact us
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Phone EMEA: +49 221 28555-0
Phone Americas: +1 646 580-9432
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E-Mail: s4m@arvato-systems.com
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Media Management
Key Features
VPMS MediaCenter
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Platform independent web
application tested with Internet
Find Everything, Anywhere
Explorer, Firefox and Safari.
A powerful search engine allows you to retrieve your assets easily
with immediate preview of the video clip. Access the application from
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Multimedia support to upload,
search, and use assets like video,
anywhere using your preferred web browser.
graphics, project files, and more.
Easy and Intuitive
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Fast Fulltext search with simple
overall search to expert search level.
View only the functions you need and use. Customize the flexible user
interface to your preferences.
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Video streaming incl. key frame
thumbnails and full screen view.
Get Organized
Organize media assets with virtual folders including access rights.
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Creation of collection of assets for
NLE or further processing.
Collect clips and assets in a bin and forward the bin if needed for
workflows like production at NLE.
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Configurable metadata masks.
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Integrate with your existing
VPMS MediaCenter
Media Management
applications as a plug-in or website.
ClipJOCKEY
VPMS ControlCenter
Playout & Studioproduction
Ingest Automation
VPMS Production
ProductionClient
Desktop Editing
VPMS Core
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User access rights management
(Active Directory support).
Find What You’re Looking for
Full text search engine for fast and easy retrieval of assets
Upload, Manage and Distribute All Kind
of Files
also across multiple sites
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Upload your files via an upload wizard
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Support of common operators (*, AND, OR)
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Manage all types of files including video and audio files,
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“Search as you type“ - auto completion list
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“Did you mean“ - spellcheck
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Thesaurus
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Expert search for specific searches across all assets
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subtitles, PDFs, pictures, and more
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Use all content in your collection for distribution
Immediate Video Preview
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Integrated video player for instant preview and navigation
of material
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Convenient overview in the storyboard created by
automated scene detection
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Sequences showing the logical segmentation of the video
clip
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Rough cut editing, send directly to playout, or add to
your own work bin
Flexible Metadata Masks
Create Rough Cuts and Collections
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Flexible metadata schema
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Use the “Bin” to collect material for further processing
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Configurable layouts and masks
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Use integrated player to create a basic rough cut
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Multi-language support
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Send your collection as an EDL to an editing suite
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Initiate a distribution or delivery process based on your
Easy Logging and Highlight Selection
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collection
Fast metadata timecode-accurate logging even
while record
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Import of existing log sheets
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Find highlights and keywords faster
Contact Us
arvato Systems
Phone EMEA: +49 221 28555-0
Phone Americas: +1 646 580-9432
03/2015
E-Mail: s4m@arvato-systems.com
www.s4m.arvato-systems.com