Ingest
Pre Process
Playout
DeliveryContent can be provided in original format (Eg: IMX 30 / MOV etc). Assets in original format shall be transcoded to TX ready format and transported to the Cloud using fast file transfer mechanism.
Content ingest to the Cloud can be done easily using watch folder- based access or API integration with the Customer’s MAM.
Transcode assets directly on the cloud in the mezzanine format and ingest transcoded assets on the cloud.
Directly ingest transmission-ready assets in MXF format without any transcoding.
Prepare ingested content for transmission, and create final presentation schedule.
Prepare content and schedule using machine-learning and advanced automation.
Integrate with third-party tools and service providers for content preparation and playlist integration.
Move assets and schedule from cloud to the playout server deployed at the edge, manage and monitor the playout remotely.
Run a fully cloud-based playout and deliver output in multiple formats.
Deliver channels with region-specific content, ads, or graphics using CLOUDPORT playout server and STORM (IRD).
Deliver VOD assets to multiple platforms.
Content can be provided in original format (Eg: IMX 30 / MOV etc). Assets in original format shall be transcoded to TX ready format and transported to the Cloud using fast file transfer mechanism.
Content ingest to the Cloud can be done easily using watch folder- based access or API integration with the Customer’s MAM.
Content can be provided in original format (Eg: IMX 30 / MOV etc). Assets in original format shall be transcoded to TX ready format and transported to the Cloud using fast file transfer mechanism.
Content ingest to the Cloud can be done easily using watch folder- based access or API integration with the Customer’s MAM.
Once playlist is uploaded the system will generate a missing assets list. Customer will be notified of the same on the web UI or via automated email alerts
Last minute uploadAmagi can integrate with third party MAM/Archival system such as Omneon®, Vizrt®, Harmonic® etc., to automatically pull content assets to CLOUDPORT platform.
File transfer protocolsIBM Aspera, ExpeDat, Signiant.
Live ingest formatsAmagi supports IP or SDI live input.
Customer can export the playlist from their existing tool (in any text readable format such as .csv, .xls, .osc, .txt, .xml etc,.) and can upload the playlists to Amagi cloud (via the Web UI). Amagi shall integrate with the Customer’s playlist format. If the Customer does not have an existing scheduling tool, Amagi’s advanced scheduling tool can be used for creating the playlists.
Graphics formatsAmagi supports static and dynamic graphics. Static graphics can be provided as .TGA sequence and dynamic graphics can be ingested using Adobe After Effects Project, (AEP).
Priority queueTranscoded assets are uploaded to the cloud on a first come first serve basis. Assets that are scheduled in playlist are auto assigned high priority for upload. Additionally, customer can also manually assign priorities to assets that are required for playout later.
Content can be provided in original format (Eg: IMX 30 / MOV etc). Assets in original format shall be transcoded to TX ready format and transported to the Cloud using fast file transfer mechanism.
Content ingest to the Cloud can be done easily using watch folder- based access or API integration with the Customer’s MAM.
Input Formats
Video File Format | Bit Rate | Supported Wrappers |
IMX 30 | 30 Mbps | MXF |
IMX 40 | 40 Mbps | MXF |
IMX 50 | 50 Mbps | MXF |
DV25 | 25 Mbps | MOV, MXF |
DVCPRO 25 | 25 Mbps | MOV, MXF |
DVCPRO 50 | 50 Mbps | MOV, MXF |
DVCPRO 100 | 100 Mbps | MOV, MXF |
XDCAM HD (LP, SP, HQ) | 18/25/35 Mbps | MXF |
XDCAM HD422 | 50 Mbps | MXF |
MPEG 2 4:2:0 SD | Max. 15 Mbps | MPG, MXF |
MPEG 2 4:2:2 SD | Max. 50 Mbps | MPG, MXF |
MPEG 2 4:2:0 HD | Max. 50 Mbps | MPG, MXF |
MPEG 2 4:2:2 HD | Max. 50 Mbps | MPG, MXF |
MPEG 4/H.264 4:2:0 SD | Max 50 Mbps | MPG, MXF |
MPEG 4/H.264 4:2:2 SD | Max 50 Mbps | MPG, MXF |
MPEG 4/H.264 4:2:0 HD | Max 50 Mbps | MPG, MXF |
MPEG 4/H.264 4:2:2 HD | Max 50 Mbps | MPG, MXF |
Content can be provided in original format (Eg: IMX 30 / MOV etc). Assets in original format shall be transcoded to TX ready format and transported to the Cloud using fast file transfer mechanism.
Content ingest to the Cloud can be done easily using watch folder- based access or API integration with the Customer’s MAM.
Output formats & resolutions
Output Format | Aspect ratio | Resolution/ Frames | |
PAL | 4:3, 16:9 | 720 x 576, 25 fps | |
NTSC | 4:3, 16:9 | 720 x 480, 29.97 fps | |
720p | 16:9 | 1280 x 720 25,29.97,50, 60 fps | |
1080i 50Hz | 16:9 | 1920 x 1080, 25 fps | |
1080i 59.9Hz | 16:9 | 1920 x 1080, 29.97 fps |
Transcode assets directly on the cloud in the mezzanine format and ingest transcoded assets on the cloud.
Transcode assets directly on the cloud in the mezzanine format and ingest transcoded assets on the cloud.
Once playlist is uploaded the system will generate a missing assets list. Customer will be notified of the same on the web UI or via automated email alerts.
Third-party file transportSupports IBM Aspera, ExpeDat, or Signiant for fast file transfer
Cloud transcodingThe asset workflow starts when assets are dropped to the inbox folder on the Cloud. CLOUDPORT uses auto-scaled cloud transcoding infrastructure to convert the assets to the required playout format (H.264 video + AAC Audio, wrapped in TS)
Amagi can integrates with third-party scheduling systems such as Wide Orbit, IBMS, BXF, and Mediagenix. Amagi also provides an advanced scheduling tool to create playlist.
Compliance and regionalizationAmagi can ingest content from Broadcaster’s partners responsible for dubbing, subtitling or creating regionalized compliant content versions. If required, CLOUDPORT can automatically provide proxy low resolution versions of source media files to Broadcaster’s partners to facilitate and expedite operations.
# | Ingest format | Playout format |
1 | 1080i60 | 1080i60, 720P, NTSC |
2 | 1080p60 | 1080i60, 720P, NTSC |
3 | 720P | 1080i60, 720P, NTSC |
3 | NTSC | 1080i60, 720P, NTSC |
4 | 108050 | 1080i50, PAL |
6 | PAL | 1080i50, PAL |
Directly ingest transmission-ready assets in MXF format without any transcoding.
Directly ingest transmission-ready assets in MXF format without any transcoding.
Once playlist is uploaded the system will generate a missing assets list. Customer will be notified of the same on the web UI or via automated email alerts.
MXF format ingestFiles can be ingested directly in MXF format from customer’s cloud storage unit to Amagi cloud.
Cloud (Internet) based content and playlist deliveryAmagi provides a unified cloud automation for both content ingest, management and playout.
Graphics formatsAmagi supports static and dynamic graphics. Static graphics can be provided as .TGA sequence and dynamic graphics can be ingested using Adobe After Effects Project, (AEP).
Directly ingest transmission-ready assets in MXF format without any transcoding.
Video File Format | Bit Rate | Supported Wrappers |
IMX 30 | 30 Mbps | MXF |
IMX 40 | 40 Mbps | MXF |
IMX 50 | 50 Mbps | MXF |
DV25 | 25 Mbps | MXF |
DVCPRO 25 | 25 Mbps | MXF |
DVCPRO 50 | 50 Mbps | MXF |
DVCPRO 100 | 100 Mbps | MXF |
XDCAM HD (LP, SP, HQ) | 18/25/35 Mbps | MXF |
XDCAM HD422 | 50 Mbps | MXF |
MPEG 2 4:2:0 SD | Max. 15 Mbps | MXF |
MPEG 2 4:2:2 SD | Max. 50 Mbps | MXF |
MPEG 2 4:2:0 HD | Max. 50 Mbps | MXF |
MPEG 2 4:2:2 HD | Max. 50 Mbps | MXF |
MPEG 4/H.264 4:2:0 SD | Max 50 Mbps | MXF |
MPEG 4/H.264 4:2:2 SD | Max 50 Mbps | MXF |
MPEG 4/H.264 4:2:0 HD | Max 50 Mbps | MXF |
MPEG 4/H.264 4:2:2 HD | Max 50 Mbps | MXF |
Prepare ingested content for transmission, and create final presentation schedule.
Prepare ingested content for transmission, and create final presentation schedule.
There are certain threshold values based on which these assets are checked in the QC process. If the asset’s quality breach is within these threshold limit values, the quality issues can be ignored. But, if the quality breach is beyond the threshold limits, then the asset goes to QC Failed state. The asset in QC Failed state has to be reuploaded again.
Following QC checks are performedYou can preview the uploaded assets in the UI. There are two types of previews:
This playlist is used if the normal playlist is not published on a particular day. In such cases, the default playlist is used for playout. The duration of default playlist is 24 hours.
Playlist ValidationPlaylist validation can be configured as per the requirements of the Customer. Multiple criteria could be defined to prevent erroneous playlist from being published. Following are examples of playlist error messages that could require reprocessing of assets or playlist.
Rescue playlist is a type of playlist, which is used for deciding the type of rescue assets to be played and when they have to be played. Playout server dynamically determines the list of ever-green assets to be played based on the missing asset duration. The rescue assets whose duration has a close match with the duration of missing assets is chosen for playout.
Prepare content and schedule using machine-learning and advanced automation.
Prepare content and schedule using machine-learning and advanced automation.
Via CLOUDPORT’s built in Auto QC technology, the following tests can be performed. All tests have thresholds which are configurable, and settings can be customized for different types of content or for content coming in from different sources.
Machine-learning modules can be used to automatically generate segments and metadata. Amagi can support following machine-learning augmented services.
Amagi supports following methods to create schedule.
Integrate with third-party tools and service providers for content preparation and playlist integration.
Integrate with third-party tools and service providers for content preparation and playlist integration.
CLOUDPORT allows channel to upload a complete 24/7 playlist that can be modified by affiliates downstream by providing local ad avails at the right position in the playlist.
The Channels uploads their 24/7 playlist to the master feed. This playlist contains logical Opt-IN and Opt-Out markers which denotes when the local avail starts and ends.
The affiliate can then upload a break schedule in the affiliate sub feed which matches the time at which the local avail starts and ends. This merged playlist is then played out at the affiliate headend.
Unified web-based user interfaceAmagi provides a unified cloud automation for both content ingest, management and playout.
Move assets and schedule from cloud to the playout server deployed at the edge, manage and monitor the playout remotely.
Move assets and schedule from cloud to the playout server deployed at the edge, manage and monitor the playout remotely.
Intel COTS hardware
Supports switching to live video input stream
HD/SD Channel support
Real-time MCR on the cloud for complete playout control and monitoring
Optional RAID configuration
Multiple audio and subtitle track support
Output in SDI/IP/ASI
Video | H264, Low, Main high profile Level 5.2, 2 to 40 Mbps |
Audio Format | AAC, MP2, Dolby Digital AC3 (Pass through) |
Audio Sampling rate | 48 Khz (16 bit PCM) |
Audio Channels | Up to 8 Stereo or 16 Mono |
Run a fully cloud-based playout and deliver output in multiple formats.
Run a fully cloud-based playout and deliver output in multiple formats.
Amagi CLOUDPORT provides an automated way of publishing dynamic graphics in the playlist by using the template of the graphic. The templatization ensures that the dynamic graphic file contains the placeholders where the metadata information can be updated during playout. First, the templates are created using Adobe After Effects software with variables such as $now, $next, $later. These variables are automatically pulled from the playlist and displayed on the graphics template.
Multiformat outputCLOUD Playout output can be delivered to customers in the following ways:
# | Ingest format | Playout format |
1 | 1080i60 | 1080i60, 720P, NTSC |
2 | 1080p60 | 1080i60, 720P, NTSC |
3 | 720P | 1080i60, 720P, NTSC |
3 | NTSC | 1080i60, 720P, NTSC |
4 | 108050 | 1080i50, PAL |
6 | PAL | 1080i50, PAL |
Deliver channels with region-specific content, ads, or graphics using CLOUDPORT playout server and STORM (IRD).
Deliver channels with region-specific content, ads, or graphics using CLOUDPORT playout server and STORM (IRD).
Received from the Amagi Cloud through Fast File Download using EXPDAT
Deliver channels with region-specific content, ads, or graphics using CLOUDPORT playout server and STORM (IRD).
Local Video Format | H.264 Level 4.1 (up to 15 Mbps) MPEG‐2 MP@ML (up to 15 Mbps) |
Local Video Aspect Ratio | 4:3 16:9 |
Local Video Display Resolution | 576i50 480i60 1080i50 at 25 fps 1080i59.94 at 29.97 fps 1080i60 at 30 fps |
Local Audio Format | MPEG-1 L2 Audio Dolby Digital AC3 (Pass through) |
Audio Sampling rate | 48 Khz |
No: of audio tracks | 8 Stereo track |
Video Down Conversion | Down conversion from HD to SD |
Subtitle support | Burnt-in subtitle |
Graphics support | - Up to 10 layers of graphics - TGA sequence with 8-bit alpha channel |
Audio, Video | MPEG TSoIP, |
Video format | PAL, NTSC 720P 29.97Hz 1080i 50Hz at 25 fps 1080i 59.94Hz at 29.97 fps |
Audio formats | PCM 16 bit stereo audio Dolby Digital AC3 (pass through) |
Audio Tracks | Up to 8 Stereo tracks |
Ancillary data | CEA 608 , 708 Pass-through, Teletext, WSS |
Deliver VOD assets to multiple platforms.
Deliver VOD assets to multiple platforms.
Based on the MVPD needs, Amagi will deliver the Metadata files include title information, details regarding content availability windows, Artwork and technical information about the assets being delivered in MVPD acceptable format (.xls, .xml, etc.).
VOD DeliveryAmagi prepares and packages the VOD content and relevant artwork on the Cloud. VOD video asset, artwork, metadata and avails files shall be delivered to MVPD via FTP or Fast file transfer technologies such as Aspera.
User InterfaceDeliver VOD assets to multiple platforms.
Amagi will deliver the VOD assets in the following for audio & video specification for VOD asset delivery.
HD video and embedded audio specifications | |
Video Specifications | |
Video Codec | H.264; Profile: High |
Resolution | HD (1920 x 1080) |
Container | MPEG-2 TS |
Minimum Bit Rate | 15 Mbps |
Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Color Space | Rec. 709 |
Scan Type | Progressive |
Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0 |
Chroma Bit Depth | 8-bit |
Constant Frame Rate | 29.97fps |
Closed Captions | CC-608 / CC-708 embedded in the video |
Audio Specifications | |
Audio Codec | AAC-LC |
Audio Bit Rate | ST:192kbps |
Sample Rate | 48kHz |
Bit Depth | 16bit |
Stereo Layout | 2 Channels; L-R |
