Imagine Communications, a media software and video infrastructure solutions
provider, will unveil multichannel branding platform Nexio Channelbrand at the
International Broadcasting Convention (IBC), taking place in Amsterdam from 12 to 16
September. The product features cross-platform animation builder capabilities, which
enable an integrated approach to graphics template creation and allow for simplified
and streamlined workflows from creation to air.
Tim Mendoza, vice president of product development for Imagine Communications
says, “Whether preparing content for playout, enhancing the on-air look or
differentiating a brand, channel branding tools are an essential part of any broadcast
operation. Nexio Channelbrand offers our customers a branding solution that
capitalises on the deep feature set and market-leading design of our award-winning
Nexio product family, including a comprehensive set of software-based video codecs,
advanced audio routing and a highly reliable architecture. With a flexible, software-based approach, Nexio Channelbrand enables our customers to automate their
workflows, streamline daily operations and enhance creativity.’
Nexio Channelbrand provides multichannel branding from a single platform that can
be deployed as a standalone solution, connected to a larger Nexio playout solution, or
integrated with third-party control and automation systems. Available in two tiers of
performance and channel density, the two-channel configuration offers advanced
branding capabilities such as multiple live input switching, digital video effects (DVEs)
and a virtually unlimited number of layers. The four-channel configuration model
provides classic branding with a limited number of layers, and both models leverage
full Nexio clip record/playback capability from either internal or external SAN-based
storage. Nexio Channelbrand also integrates with Imagine Communications’
Landmark media software to enable the scheduling and selling of secondary graphical
events such as bugs and crawls, potentially unlocking untapped revenue opportunity
from advertisements.
Supporting both Nexio video server and Versio integrated channel playout solutions;
the newly introduced animation builder module brings an integrated approach to
graphics template creation. By leveraging native Adobe After Effects rendering,
templates created by graphics professionals using Imagine Communications’
animation builder tools enable rapid customisation without conversion prior to
rendering — enabling streamlined workflows and minimizing interventions from
creation to air.
Visit Imagine Communications at IBC in Amsterdam at Stand 7.G20 to see product
demonstrations or visit the website for more information.
