Avid iNews Command

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Avid iNEWS Command automation-assist system provides automated Running Order lists, tracks script changes, and automates control of production and playback devices such as Avid AirSpeed, Avid Deko, and Avid Thunder.

With Instant Update, iNEWS Command’s tight integration with the ENPS MOS-enabled Running Order allows the producer to change the show while it is on-air.

MOS Objects representing video clips and graphics are imported from the ENPS Running Order and can be played back manually by an operator triggered via GPI (general-purpose interface), linked with other events to “block play,” or played back automatically based on time of day. Mirrored playback initiates simultaneous playback on two channels with a single play command. The ability to embed a playlist within another playlist ensures seamless transitions between shows and segments that have been produced by separate editorial teams.

Avid iNEWS Command system can be configured to eliminate a single point of failure, so that if any playout component becomes unavailable during a transmission a backup system can take over automatically without the need for manual intervention. Playout devices can still receive instructions from iNEWS Command if a network connection with the newsroom computer system is lost.

Supported ENPS Workflow

Running Order Control

This device allows ENPS to dynamically build and control a playlist within the media server. Changes to the Running Order in ENPS result in immediate changes to the sequence of media objects queued for playout by the media server.

Item Status

This vendor sends real-time status information during playback and other functions which is displayed through ENPS writers and producers in real-time. This includes the use of a minimum set of standard status messages which enable color coding and the automated movement of the ENPS timing bar.

Automatic Placeholder Creation

ENPS can automatically create and name placeholders within this vendor's server into which finished clips ready for play out can later be edited, saved, or recorded. The name and other metadata used to automatically create this placeholder is drawn from the related ENPS Story and Running Order. The vendor then updates ENPS with duration and other information as the placeholder is replaced with the actual media.

Channel Assignment

This product enables ENPS users to directly assign media play-out channels from the ENPS Running Order.

Story Send

This product uses the full body of text within ENPS documents, including all media pointers and custom metadata. This product also dynamically tracks the sequence of Stories and Assignments within active ENPS Running Orders and Assignment grids.

Media Awareness

This device sends ENPS a description of the media it stores. The description contains structured metadata and a pointer to the media object. This information is used by ENPS to return media in search results. Pointers are used to link media to ENPS documents, including Stories, Running Orders and Assignments using simple drag and drop workflow.

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