VPMS - Advanced Media Management Media Asset Management for Enterprise Needs 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. 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. Your Benefits Flexibility for formats, storage, hardware, network solutions and software components allow smooth and complete integration. Be cost effective with automatic execution of business processes. Media management using a web-based search application which includes video browsing, metadata editing, material organization and workflow control. Be fast: Let users access files during encoding, recording, or transfer. Ingest automation and playout assists operators with the scheduling, running, and monitoring of ingests and file uploads. VPMS also controls video servers for video ingest and playout. SOA-based infrastructure with web services allow integration of third party systems. Video production and preparation for desktop editing, logging, video effects and graphic import, and voice over. All functionality is accessible from the user s desktop PC. System and workflow control handles initiation and control of workflows for file transfer, transcoding, and others with backend modules. You can 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. Deliver your assets to linear and non-linear platforms. Scale to your needs: Modular design to fit both small and enterprise-class installations. 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 processes such as file transfers and conversions based on workflow rules or manually triggered processes Flexible metadata schemas for standard as well as custom metadata models A 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 ingest and crash record Router and VTR control Metadata import and automatic metadata generation Access 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 workspaces for different users and different needs Multiple 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 desktop editing, including edit while record Support for voice over, video/audio-effects, adding of graphics Interfaces to common NLEs (Avid, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro) Direct consolidation for playout is possible PAL 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 control for feeds, files and tapes P2 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 editing with integration to common NLE systems Storage management and housekeeping Metadata and material exchange with 3rd party systems Contact Us arvato Systems Phone EMEA: +49 221 28555-0 Phone Americas: +1 646 580-9432 E-Mail: s4m@arvato-systems.com 03/2015 arvato Systems is a systems integrator with a solid reputation. We not only implement standard software, but also offer tailor-made, industry-specific and individually developed solutions. Over 3,000 dedicated employees at 25 sites throughout the world are always there for their customers. www.s4m.arvato-systems.com
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 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. 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 Graphical Workflow Designer for workflow design. the built-in Workflow Designer. Monitor all workflows and system components with the VPMS SystemManager. 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 User and group rights administration. 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 Storage management provides housekeeping for different video servers, HSM systems, SAN and file servers.
Manage your content and metadata Configure your system Upload and manage not only video and audio clips, but Web-based configuration portal also graphics, documents and subtitles Configurable metadata masks, views, user rights Integrated Full Text Search Engine with a variety of features like Search as you type or Thesaurus Flexible Metadata Schema allows for customizable metadata fields Automate and design your own workflows Complete workflow management for automation of processes Create and implement your workflows with the VPMS Workflow Designer tool Specify workflow rules based on metadata, file types and other categories Storage management and house keeping Monitor storage capacity Housekeeping with automatic deletion based on storage capacity or hold back times Transfer and restore Automatically or manually triggered transfer processes Automatic Transfer Optimizer initiates transfers based on workflow rules VPMS Transfer Service available for transfers triggered by external systems, e.g. traffic system or playout automation Automatic Partial Restore according to EDL when files are used for editing Monitor all processes and modules User rights management Monitor all processes with error and problem alerts Easy configuration of user roles and rights Detect and rerun failed or incomplete processes Enable/disable functionalities based on user rights Direct access to logfiles Single sign-on supports user rights management with Active Directory Service groups detection Interfaces to 3rd party systems Web services for external triggering of VPMS services, such as transfers, transcoding, or ingest services Metadata exchange via customizable XML MOS-interface for automation and NRCS integration Support for proprietary interfaces for meta data exchange and hardware control (API) RS-422: Router control, VTR control Contact us arvato Systems Phone EMEA: +49 221 28555-0 Phone Americas: +1 646 580-9432 08/2014 E-Mail: s4m@arvato-systems.com www.s4m.arvato-systems.com
Media Management VPMS MediaCenter Find Everything, Anywhere A powerful search engine allows you to retrieve your assets easily with immediate preview of the video clip. Access the application from anywhere using your preferred web browser. Easy and Intuitive View only the functions you need and use. Customize the flexible user interface to your preferences. Get Organized Organize media assets with virtual folders including access rights. Collect clips and assets in a bin and forward the bin if needed for workflows like production at NLE. VPMS MediaCenter Media Management Key Features Platform independent web application tested with Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari. Multimedia support to upload, search, and use assets like video, graphics, project files, and more. Fast Fulltext search with simple overall search to expert search level. Video streaming incl. key frame thumbnails and full screen view. Creation of collection of assets for NLE or further processing. Configurable metadata masks. Integrate with your existing applications as a plug-in or website. VPMS ControlCenter Ingest Automation VPMS ProductionClient Desktop Editing ClipJOCKEY Playout & Studioproduction User access rights management (Active Directory support). VPMS Core
Find What You re Looking for Full text search engine for fast and easy retrieval of assets also across multiple sites Support of common operators (*, AND, OR) Search as you type - auto completion list Did you mean - spellcheck Thesaurus Expert search for specific searches across all assets Upload, Manage and Distribute All Kind of Files Upload your files via an upload wizard Manage all types of files including video and audio files, subtitles, PDFs, pictures, and more Use all content in your collection for distribution Immediate Video Preview Integrated video player for instant preview and navigation of material Convenient overview in the storyboard created by automated scene detection Sequences showing the logical segmentation of the video clip Rough cut editing, send directly to playout, or add to your own work bin Flexible Metadata Masks Flexible metadata schema Configurable layouts and masks Multi-language support Easy Logging and Highlight Selection Fast metadata timecode-accurate logging even while record Import of existing log sheets Find highlights and keywords faster Create Rough Cuts and Collections Use the Bin to collect material for further processing Use integrated player to create a basic rough cut Send your collection as an EDL to an editing suite Initiate a distribution or delivery process based on your collection Contact Us arvato Systems Phone EMEA: +49 221 28555-0 Phone Americas: +1 646 580-9432 E-Mail: s4m@arvato-systems.com 03/2015 www.s4m.arvato-systems.com