Menu
BROADCAST FILM AND VIDEO DIRECTORY
Broadcast News
07/09/2016
TV5 Monde Adds Virtual North American Playout Channel
Global TV network TV5 Monde has selected Pixel Power's StreamMaster to virtualise a new playout channel for its North American service.
Traditionally, another channel would be added to TV5 Monde's conventional playout centre, and a dedicated fibre or satellite path from its Paris headquarters to the partner streaming media service in the USA.
However Pixel Power's StreamMaster solution runs a new version of the channel – with full functionality including opt-out content, localisation of content and additional graphics – as a virtual machine, running on its data centre blade server infrastructure.
Using the new software solution was made simple due to TV5 Monde already being a user of the Pixel Power ChannelMaster system under GalliumAutomation control. The new channel can be delivered using a Zixi internet feed rather than dedicated video connectivity, making the whole process simpler and tidier.
Mallory Delaporte, Head of Engineering at TV5 Monde, said: "We could have simply bought an SDI to IP encoder to push an existing channel over Zixi.
"But the Pixel Power solution, which costs us less than an encoder would, gives us more flexibility and more functionality. And, because it is an instance of software in our data centre, it is resilient because we can simply spin up a backup if we need to. Our ChannelMaster playout infrastructure serves us well, and StreamMaster is an extremely effective way of adding new services."
Pixel Power's CEO, James Gilbert, added: "This is a great example of why software-defined architectures are the way to go. StreamMaster is a real-time, full-function channel playout system, but implemented in software. As we did at TV5 Monde we can implement it virtually instantly, giving them a better solution, at a better price, with better resilience and security – a real win all round."
Pixel Power is to exhibit at IBC2016 on stand 7.A31. Among the demonstrations will be StreamMaster running a full, premium channel in the cloud.
www.pixelpower.com
(LM/CD)
Traditionally, another channel would be added to TV5 Monde's conventional playout centre, and a dedicated fibre or satellite path from its Paris headquarters to the partner streaming media service in the USA.
However Pixel Power's StreamMaster solution runs a new version of the channel – with full functionality including opt-out content, localisation of content and additional graphics – as a virtual machine, running on its data centre blade server infrastructure.
Using the new software solution was made simple due to TV5 Monde already being a user of the Pixel Power ChannelMaster system under GalliumAutomation control. The new channel can be delivered using a Zixi internet feed rather than dedicated video connectivity, making the whole process simpler and tidier.
Mallory Delaporte, Head of Engineering at TV5 Monde, said: "We could have simply bought an SDI to IP encoder to push an existing channel over Zixi.
"But the Pixel Power solution, which costs us less than an encoder would, gives us more flexibility and more functionality. And, because it is an instance of software in our data centre, it is resilient because we can simply spin up a backup if we need to. Our ChannelMaster playout infrastructure serves us well, and StreamMaster is an extremely effective way of adding new services."
Pixel Power's CEO, James Gilbert, added: "This is a great example of why software-defined architectures are the way to go. StreamMaster is a real-time, full-function channel playout system, but implemented in software. As we did at TV5 Monde we can implement it virtually instantly, giving them a better solution, at a better price, with better resilience and security – a real win all round."
Pixel Power is to exhibit at IBC2016 on stand 7.A31. Among the demonstrations will be StreamMaster running a full, premium channel in the cloud.
www.pixelpower.com
(LM/CD)
Top Related Stories
Click here for the latest broadcast news stories.
12/11/2024
Genelec Powers Ubisoft's New Stockholm Office
Ubisoft, the renowned French video game publisher, has equipped its new Stockholm office with a range of high-performance Genelec loudspeaker systems.
Genelec Powers Ubisoft's New Stockholm Office
Ubisoft, the renowned French video game publisher, has equipped its new Stockholm office with a range of high-performance Genelec loudspeaker systems.
06/11/2024
OOONA Opens A New Office In Cyprus
OOONA has opened a new office in Cyprus, strengthening its European operations. Founded in 2012, OOONA has evolved to be a global leader in media loca
OOONA Opens A New Office In Cyprus
OOONA has opened a new office in Cyprus, strengthening its European operations. Founded in 2012, OOONA has evolved to be a global leader in media loca
07/11/2024
Sencore Adds New 12G-SDI Encoder Input Option
Sencore has announced the addition of a new 12G-SDI encoder input option to the Sencore AFN platform. This enhancement underscores Sencore's ongoing c
Sencore Adds New 12G-SDI Encoder Input Option
Sencore has announced the addition of a new 12G-SDI encoder input option to the Sencore AFN platform. This enhancement underscores Sencore's ongoing c
07/11/2024
Prodys Appoints New Head Of Sales For The EMEA Region
Prodys has appointed Mazin Yaseen as the new Head of Sales for the EMEA region. With a distinguished career in the broadcast industry, Mazin has previ
Prodys Appoints New Head Of Sales For The EMEA Region
Prodys has appointed Mazin Yaseen as the new Head of Sales for the EMEA region. With a distinguished career in the broadcast industry, Mazin has previ
25/07/2013
Pixel Power IBC Preview 2013
Pixel Power delivers innovative graphics production and delivery systems – including its market leading graphics engine Clarity™, which is at the hear
Pixel Power IBC Preview 2013
Pixel Power delivers innovative graphics production and delivery systems – including its market leading graphics engine Clarity™, which is at the hear
27/01/2014
Pixel Power To Attend CABSAT 2014
Pixel Power delivers innovative graphics production and delivery systems – including their market leading Clarity™ graphics engine, which is at the he
Pixel Power To Attend CABSAT 2014
Pixel Power delivers innovative graphics production and delivery systems – including their market leading Clarity™ graphics engine, which is at the he
05/04/2013
Pixel Factory To Debut At NAB
Pixel Power, supplier of broadcast playout solutions with integrated graphics, will debut Pixel Factory™, a new turnkey, server-based implementation o
Pixel Factory To Debut At NAB
Pixel Power, supplier of broadcast playout solutions with integrated graphics, will debut Pixel Factory™, a new turnkey, server-based implementation o
04/11/2024
Channel 4 To Livestream Overnight US Presidential Election Coverage On YouTube
Channel 4 has confirmed that its first overnight coverage of a US presidential election coverage since 1992 will be livestreamed in full on the broadc
Channel 4 To Livestream Overnight US Presidential Election Coverage On YouTube
Channel 4 has confirmed that its first overnight coverage of a US presidential election coverage since 1992 will be livestreamed in full on the broadc
11/09/2013
TV5 Monde Introduces Multiple Thematic Channels
Pixel Power has announced that global French broadcaster TV5 Monde has launched multiple thematic channels – including a new children's channel – usin
TV5 Monde Introduces Multiple Thematic Channels
Pixel Power has announced that global French broadcaster TV5 Monde has launched multiple thematic channels – including a new children's channel – usin
24/10/2013
TV5 Launch Multiple Thematic Channels
Pixel Power has announced that global French broadcaster TV5 Monde has launched multiple thematic channels, including a new children's channel – using
TV5 Launch Multiple Thematic Channels
Pixel Power has announced that global French broadcaster TV5 Monde has launched multiple thematic channels, including a new children's channel – using
29/01/2016
RTS Announces Television Journalism Awards 2016
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2016. The awards, for news and current aff
RTS Announces Television Journalism Awards 2016
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced the nominations for the RTS Television Journalism Awards 2016. The awards, for news and current aff
07/05/2014
Pixel Power Selected For New Bollywood Channel
Pixel Power's OnDemand solution has been selected by Middle East free-to-air broadcaster MBC as part of the launch of its new Bollywood channel. "Pixe
Pixel Power Selected For New Bollywood Channel
Pixel Power's OnDemand solution has been selected by Middle East free-to-air broadcaster MBC as part of the launch of its new Bollywood channel. "Pixe
30/09/2004
Pixel Power launches new low cost single channel character generator
Pixel Power has announced the European introduction and immediate availability of Clarity 100, a new compact 1RU character generator. The Clarity 100
Pixel Power launches new low cost single channel character generator
Pixel Power has announced the European introduction and immediate availability of Clarity 100, a new compact 1RU character generator. The Clarity 100
27/05/2016
Pixel Power Celebrates Collaboration With VisionTops
Pixel Power has announced a growing collaborative relationship with Beijing-based, VisionTops Technology. The Chinese systems integrator with a global
Pixel Power Celebrates Collaboration With VisionTops
Pixel Power has announced a growing collaborative relationship with Beijing-based, VisionTops Technology. The Chinese systems integrator with a global
15/02/2016
Pixel Power Deployed For Craft Channel Project
Pixel Power has teamed up with partner Broadcast Graphics and Control to deliver a project for The Craft Channel. The companies developed a direct int
Pixel Power Deployed For Craft Channel Project
Pixel Power has teamed up with partner Broadcast Graphics and Control to deliver a project for The Craft Channel. The companies developed a direct int
