Wohler To Showcase RadiantGrid 8.3 At NAB

Wohler Technologies has announced it will feature version 8.3 of the Wohler RadiantGrid Intelligent Media Transformation Platform at the 2014 NAB Show.

Exhibiting in the LVCC South Upper Hall area, Wohler will showcase a variety of enhancements to the RadiantGrid platform, with a focus on new tools and capabilities for the preparation and delivery of content via over-the-top (OTT) and other Internet-delivered services.
The Wohler RadiantGrid Intelligent Media Transformation Platform provides consolidated media processing capabilities such as transcoding, standards conversion, audio processing, caption processing and quality control with an intelligent content management fabric.The platform integrates smoothly with editorial, archive, traffic, business process, and rights management systems.
Version 8.3 of the RadiantGrid platform enables fully compliant OTT offerings for leading formats, including MPEG-DASH, HLS, and Microsoft Smooth Streaming.
The platform also incorporates a new media processing engine that parallelises complex audio loudness correction alongside the video.
Along with optimised video pipeline features such as anamorphic video handling, 2K/4K Ultra HD support, and higher bit depths of up to 16-bit YUV, the RadiantGrid platform has been enhanced with the RadiantGrid Detect and Correct™ video legalisation option, which leverages Wohler's unique RightHue™ algorithm to ensure comprehensive NTSC and PAL color compliance within the file-based domain. RadiantGrid version 8.3 also introduces a unique solution for AS-11 U.K. DPP compliance.
"With the rise of multiplatform media consumption, it has become more important than ever that broadcasters have the means to deliver high-quality content quickly and cost effectively via both their traditional linear services and new Internet-based delivery platforms," said Craig Newbury, vice president sales, RadiantGrid.
"Version 8.3 of RadiantGrid meets that demand, offering broadcasters a variety of powerful tools that boost the efficiency of file-based workflows for multiplatform media delivery."
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