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StreamMaster

Modular media processing platform

Real-time 3D graphics, transcoding, logo and graphics insertion, content rendering, master control and DVE.

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Modular, ‘deploy anywhere’ media processing platform

The scalable, software-defined architecture of StreamMaster® supports SDI and IP standards making it ideally suited for the evolution of playout in the cloud.

StreamMaster media processing runs on COTS hardware and can be deployed on-prem, in a data center and in the public cloud. Its tools facilitate authoring, transcoding, logo and graphics insertion, content rendering, real-time master control, real-time graphics and DVE. The solution is modular and flexible, so broadcasters can choose the features and functional blocks they need and only pay for what they use.

Benefits

Helping broadcasters manage the processing, branding, master control and delivery of content to customers.

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Modular, scalable architecture

Supports SDI and IP standards, so you’re ready for playout in the cloud.

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Flexible media processing

Runs on COTS hardware on-prem, in a data center and in the public cloud.

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Reduced spend

Platforms are flexible and modular, so broadcasters only access the tools or functional blocks needed and only pay for what is used.

StreamMaster Products

StreamMaster Create

Building graphics templates for Gallium and StreamMaster solutions.

Graphics template creation.

Create is a dedicated software application for building graphics templates for Gallium and StreamMaster solutions.

With a modern user interface, an all-3D design environment and multi-user flexibility, Create makes the delivery of eye-catching television graphics fast and straightforward.

Create offers a set of design tools instantly familiar to motion-graphics professionals and provides an intuitive 3D modelling and animation environment. Building on more than 35 years of expertise in production graphics, it delivers a powerful platform for producing dynamic, high-impact motion graphics.

Intuitive creation interface

Create offers a fully scrubbable timeline with WYSIWYG feedback and an expanding library of scriptable plug-in design tools. It supports a broad range of industry-standard video, image, and audio formats and integrates seamlessly into your production workflow.

Powerful easy-to-use tools

Creators can use output from popular motion-graphics tools and industry-standard file types to build sophisticated animated content. It supports combining photo-realistic 3D animations, audio, video, and both still and animated images.

Advanced logic and triggering

Designers can build responsive graphics that update on screen, on the fly, with new clip content, still imagery, and text fields. Dynamic fields built into the templates enable the rendered output to respond immediately to live data and operator commands in real time.

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As a 100% virtualizable software application, Create is compatible with GPU equipped MS Windows PCs. An ongoing program of software development keeps the tools and feature set current and allows creatives to embrace new industry standards and techniques as they evolve.
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Flexibility

Flexibility using industry standard video clips and a fully scrubbable timeline with WYSIWYG feedback.

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Dynamic

Dynamic templates can be updated in real-time in response to incoming data and/or operator interactions.

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Import external assets

Take advantage of assets created in 3rd party software to build workflows with 3D models, video clips and images.

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Live updates

Dynamically update live on-air clips, images and text fields with new data in real time.

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OPEX pricing

Only pay when you use it.

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Software only playout

A software application that is fully virtualizable and cloud-ready.

StreamMaster Produce

Graphics creation and playout for the production environment.

Multi-channel solution for live graphics creation and playout.

StreamMaster Produce is a software-defined, multi-channel, multi-operator, virtualizable solution for graphics creation & playout offering broadcaster flexibility, workflow efficiencies and cost savings.

StreamMaster Produce supports live, multi-channel 3D graphics and DVEs for eye-catching live production, and supports all popular production formats including 3G & 12G SDI, NDI and ST-2110 up to 2160P60 resolutions.

Equally at home hosted on COTS hardware for OBs and studios, and cloud-based for remote productions, StreamMaster’s real-time 3D DVEs and graphics are immediately familiar to designers and operators seeking a reliable, scalable, and future-proofed solution for live production environments.

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Creative collaboration

Multi-user configurations allow the same software to exist in multiple instances, enabling any number of artists to collaborate and create new content simultaneously.

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Integrated workflows

Integrated Gallium workflows orchestrate automated versioning and delivery to broadcast and online asset management and delivery systems.

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Modular software

Future-proofing is ensured through updates to standards, codecs, frame rates, bit rates, resolutions, and other format and protocol attributes.

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Convert media

Dynamic and automatic conversion of media files according to channel output format.

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SDI, IP or hybrid

Supporting SDI, IP or hybrid environments, fits operational strategies on-prem, in a private network and public clouds.

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Save costs

Workflow efficiencies and cost savings flow from flexible and extensible configurations.

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Virtualize playout

Ensures workflows are updated with the very latest functionality and standards compatibility as your platform evolves.

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OPEX models

Only pay for what you use, when you use it.

StreamMaster Prime

Cost effective option for graphics and simple channel playout.

Channel branding and master control with SDI I/O.

StreamMaster Prime is an easy-to-deploy solution with a versatile feature set, ideal for replacing multiple devices in existing transmission facilities.

StreamMaster Prime represents a single, cost-effective product with SDI or NDI connectivity that supports a wide range of industry standard automation protocols. It’s therefore an ideal replacement solution for an end-of-life master control switcher, video server logo inserter, or branding device.

Prime has the feature set to easily replace almost any of the branding and master control devices commonly found in playout chains. Designed for round-the-clock operation in a transmission environment, this software-defined solution builds on renowned StreamMaster technology.

An affordable and flexible product for channel branding and integrated playout, it can be seamlessly deployed into existing playout chains to replace outdated technology and provides a protected investment path to an IP future when the time comes.

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Replace legacy products

Ideal for broadcasters looking to replace end-of-life components in an existing chain without extensive change to the playout infrastructure.

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Transferable licenses

Smoothly migrate to new architecture or deployment models, while protecting investment in existing capabilities.

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Plug-and-play

Emulates multiple automation protocols for plug and play integration with major automation platforms.

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Real-time customizable

Support automated branding graphics. Select, combine and customize workflows with real-time master control.

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SDI to IP to Cloud

Confidently migrate from SDI based hardware to software-defined infrastructure.

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OPEX models

Flexible OPEX pricing that removes heavyweight capital investment and locked-in license models.

StreamMaster Brand

Graphics playout and channel branding.

Dynamic multi-channel branding under playout automation control.

Designed for autonomous operation and with no direct user interface StreamMaster Brand enables a complete and effortless flow of on-screen information.

Brand delivers reliable, frame-accurate, and attractive dynamic channel branding, and is designed to operate under automation control by any leading playout automation platform.

Brand is a real-time, multi-format and multi-resolution 3D graphics engine, and offers a software-defined and future-proofed solution for enhancing all linear channel presentations.

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Maximise efficiency

Meets a wide range of graphics playout and branding needs, delivering an autonomous and reliable operation.

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Legacy replacement

Direct, plug-compatible replacement for legacy systems.

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Flexible & modular

Available as a product, virtualized on-prem, or in a private network or public cloud.

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Seamless interfacing

Integrates with all leading playout automation systems.

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Rich toolsets

Real time 3D and multi-channel 3D DVE and automated on-screen branding. Resolution independent, format agnostic and extensible.

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Software licensing model

Meet your specific branding and budget needs with our powerful tool-set, from real-time 3D graphics to multi-channel DVE.

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OPEX models

Flexible OPEX models that remove the burden of heavyweight capital investment and locked-in license models.

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Dynamic branding

3rd-party data, weather, promos, sports, stocks, breaking news.

StreamMaster Deliver

Integrated playout of thematic or reactive linear TV channels.

Multi-format, resolution-agnostic, linear channel playout engine.

StreamMaster Deliver is a software integrated playout engine designed for 24/7 production.

Using a singular workflow, StreamMaster Deliver goes beyond standard playout systems by enabling you to maximise your brand and grow revenues through the creation of dedicated content for multi-platform delivery. Running on COTS hardware, StreamMaster Deliver gives you the flexibility to host your playout, automation, master-control, and branding applications on-prem, in a private data centre, or in the public cloud.

Deliver offers a complete suite of functions for automated channel delivery, integrating a dynamic, real-time 3D graphics engine with a comprehensive tool-set to handle the most sophisticated audio processing, playback, ingest, and subtitling workflows.

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Modular software

Simply replace multiple hardware devices with one modular software defined system.

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Cloud deployable

Easy cloud deployment for 24/7 operation in mission-critical transmission environments.

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Scalable & flexible licensing

Bring new channels to air quickly, and flexibly scale as needs change.

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IP SMPTE
ST 2110

Seamless SDI to IP SMPTE ST 2110 migration.

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Monetization

Powerful metadata handling enhances content monetization.

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Graphics & branding

Fully integrated premium broadcast graphics and branding.

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Simple software updates

Smoothly update from HD to UHD to HDR, HFR and beyond.

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On-demand pricing

Unlock operational benefits with on-demand usage and flexible pricing models.

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