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Mediator offers
a number of advantages for the complex distribution requirements in Asia. Diverse
international target markets often require multi-language audio and subtitles
and Mediator provides the most efficient end to end workflow for these environments.
New: Enhanced
Workflows for Promotions and Channel Branding Pharos Mediator now integrates a
wider range of post production and graphics systems to provide a more efficient
workflow for series and channel promotions production. Apple Final Cut Pro, Quantel
and Avid can be combined using Mediator workflow, transcoding and transfer management.
Mediator browse is used for shot selection from anywhere in the system including
library, online and archive. This can be passed directly to post production for
editing, enabling more promotions to be produced within existing post production
infrastructures. Additional programming can be delivered more efficiently for
new multi-language, HD, IPTV, VoD, interactive and mobile services. Mediator can
manage promotions in parallel with compliance and multi-language operations to
provide a very efficient approvals process. Mediator compliance and promotions
workflows based around Final Cut Pro will used throughout the show.
Pharos Mediator
Compliance Workflows is a new option for Mediator and provides streamlined workflows
to manage both technical and editorial compliance which is often a key requirement
for broadcasters and service providers in Asian markets. Content can be assessed
frame-accurately for technical QC and problem content can be passed for technical
correction or referred to a media supervisor. Content
likely to offend target audiences can be flagged with frame-accurate markers and
comments using Mediator browse, and then passed directly for editing. Compliance
decisions can now be made in conjunction with the advanced schedule, channel region
or watershed restrictions for multichannel operations. Specific audience and channel
watershed times can also be flagged in advance by Mediator to compliance operators
by downloading the schedule into Mediator. Using
Pharos Mediator Browse and metadata at the desktop for compliance operations offers
significant time-saving over stand-alone NLE, tape or DVD based operations. Mediator
can manage compliance and parallel promotions and multi-language operations to
provide a very efficient workflow. Managing compliance within Mediator workflows
reduces errors or mistakes which can result in delays and penalties for broadcasters
and service providers working internationally. Mediator also provides a complete
audit trail for all compliance editing so that recurring problems can be reviewed
and changes to compliance procedures can be implemented in a controlled manner.
Pharos Mediator
now offers improved management of the transmission approval process. Mediator
will inform producers and channel managers of new material such as edits and promos
awaiting their approval. This is a significant requirement in Asian markets where
international and multicultural content often needs approval by specific producers
and channel managers who are familiar with the target language and styles; Mediator
ensures that the right content is sent to the correct manager for approval.
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