Powerful Video Sequencing and Scheduling
E-Clips can schedule weeks of video at a time and can playout
VTRs, digital video clips, full screen graphics, live video
feeds and more. E-Clips can manipulate scheduling at anytime
in the broadcast process. With on-line and off-line scheduling
abilities, you can schedule Play Lists in advance or on the
fly, the choice is yours. With Instant Clip Override clips
can be changed seconds before going on-air, making E-Clips
perfect for on-line or live programming. Using E-Clips, will
ensure you get your different video resources out to air.
With multiple trigger types, operators can control playback
with the touch of a button. E-Clips' incredible interface
allows for simple Play List creation, even while on-air, and
its clip management ability allows E-Clips operators to easily
organize and schedule weeks of programming simply and quickly.
Complete Control with an Intuitive
Interface
Unlike other video server technology E-Clips offers complete
control over playout with an intuitive interface for ease
of use and unprecedented scheduling power. This interface
is your access to the complete scheduling and playout power
of E-Clips. Thumbnails mark each clip in a sequence making
finding files and rearranging the schedule effortless and
extremely fast. Trimming clips for playback is done simply
using the intuitive Trim Window. E-Clips was designed for
an on-line environment, so all of the E-Clips functionality,
including trimming is accessible while playing out. You will
quickly see how a well thought out interface will make learning
new technology and getting content out to air a seamless process.
Clocks and Logos
With complete key control E-Clips can create realtime
clocks, and display professional logos for station branding.
Grab a logo graphic from anywhere on your network and import
it into E-Clips. E-Clips also allows you to create clocks
with complete control over font, size and style. You can drag
and drop a logo or clock anywhere on the screen, and the video
safe titling marker is there to ensure you have it exactly
where you want it. Using the E-Clips logo Template Tool, you
can save the look and position of your clocks and logos for
a consistent design every time, essential for effective branding.
You can fade logos in and out or set a transparency for subtle
but effective 24/7 station branding. The simple interface
means you can add logos and clocks in seconds and place them
over video clips or live feeds at any time.
Digital Store
E-Clips has incredible browsing capabilities for extensive
access and control over your network resources. With a Windows
based system, the networking capabilities are advanced for
easy retrieval of network resources. With thumbnails of clips
displayed and easy to access, Play Lists can be created with
very little effort. You can drag clips from the store
window and drop them in the right position in the sequenced
list. Use the Digital Store to manage all of your digital
resources. The E-Clips Digital Store makes this easy by allowing
keyword or file name searches. The advantage of a complete
digital store integrated into a sequencer will be evident
immediately as it improves operator efficiency and workflow.
Automated Playback
E-Clips can be configured to work with current automation
technology for effortless playout that will integrate seamlessly
into your broadcast system. Inscriber E-Clips is compatible
with Harris/Louth and Odetics automation protocols. Attach
your E-Clips system using a serial or ethernet connection
and get direct automation control over your playout.
Full Capture Capability
Multiple channel E-Clips systems have the added advantage
of simultaneous capture. This means E-Clips can capture live
video feeds or VTR events while it is playing out. E-Clips
can capture your video feeds as AVI, MPEG-2, DV25 or DV50
files, depending on your system configuration. These files
can then easily be stored, sequenced and played out using
E-Clips. Current customers are using this capture capability
for everything from developing a store of live events to surveillance.
Simultaneous capture and playback means you never have stop
E-Clips playback and you never have to lose a moment of footage.
Video Formats
In addition to playing out live events and VTR content, E-Clips
can playout multiple digital video formats, including
- 32 Bit animations
- AVI
- MPEG-2
- DV50
- DV25
Remote Playback
E-Clips Remote Control Option connects E-Clips to any external
device using a programmer's tool called the E-Clips Remote
Interface. This remote interface provides hooks to all E-Clips
functionality, allowing programmers to control E-Clips with
virtually any device. Custom automation system integration,
shotboxes, touchscreen monitors, any of these control solutions
can be used to control E-Clips using the E-Clips Remote Interface.
Programming of the E-Clips Remote Interface can be done using
either C++ or Visual Basic. The E-Clips Remote Control Option
makes it easy to integrate E-Clips into any environment with
virtually any piece of hardware or software.
File Logging
The E-Clips Log Viewer facilitates unattended playback. The
log files generated by the E-Clips Log Viewer keeps track
of every file you play out and records what channel it played
on and at what time. These log files can easily be exported
as text based or ODBC compliant files in order to simplify
billing. You can really reduce data entry and leave your system
unattended knowing you will still be able to track E-Clips
playout, even when you are not there.
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