Pharos debuts Mediator 4.1 content management and workflow
19 June 2009
Pharos unveiled the latest version of its Pharos Mediator content management platform offering Asian language support, browser based user interface and event templates to help multi-channel broadcasters improve efficiency at stand 7H2-09 in Hall 7 of BroadcastAsia 09.
Pharos Mediator 4.1 allows for multi-language and multi-channel broadcasting. Mediator manages any number of languages for each asset at any stage in the workflow from library, through tape ingest and file upload for both SD and HD assets, through QC, promotions editing and all the way to playout.
It also supports traditional and simplified Chinese language for metadata entry and checking during scheduling and workflow. Chinese language support for playout via 3rd party broadcast graphics devices such as Clarity and Orad 3D play is also new in Mediator 4.1.
Mediator is compatible with a wide range of third-party automation systems and can cost-effectively improve upstream workflow for any existing installation already using third-party automation.
Pharos Playtime is the optional multi-channel automation plug-in for Mediator enabling the publishing of multi-format content far beyond traditional television channels. Playtime is fully integrated with Mediator’s multi-language workflow and can report workflow status of material channel by channel.
"Pharos helps make end-to-end broadcast processes easier and more efficient by combining media management, workflow and playout," said marketing director Russell Grute.
He added: "A wider range of transcoding and content preparation processes can now be managed with metadata, workflow, search and browse at every desktop. Pharos solutions provide a strong framework which can be implemented beyond broadcast in areas such as mobile, interactive content and VOD."
Key features include: streamlined ingest and file import workflows, wider support for the growing number of file formats, wider range of third-party QC solutions, Pharos event templates and management reports.
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