Omneon is the leading provider of flexible media server and active storage
systems that optimize workflow productivity and on-air reliability for the
production, distribution, and management of digital media.
Omneon MediaGridT Active Storage System
Omneon MediaGrid is making its debut in Europe at IBC2006. With a dramatic
launch and numerous product awards received at NAB2006, MediaGridT has
already proved to be a breakthrough in content storage. The first active
storage system of its kind, MediaGrid is designed specifically for the
demands of working with large digital media files within broadcast and
video production facilities. Combining grid storage and grid computing
through the use of multiple intelligent, interconnected-yet-independent
storage servers, the new system dramatically enhances the efficiency of
digital media access for users and applications across the entire broadcast
workflow. The MediaGrid system provides centralized shared storage that is
scalable in capacity, bandwidth, and media processing power.
The unique modular design of MediaGrid utilizes industry-standard
components and connectivity to create a highly configurable, reliable, and
cost-effective system. Components of the system communicate over standard
Ethernet and generate massive aggregate bandwidth that is available to
external clients of the system, eliminating bottlenecks associated with
traditional shared-storage environments. Each storage component is also a
media-processing engine, making computational resources available to
applications for media processing functions while content resides within
the storage system.
ProBrowse 2.0
At IBC2006, Omneon will introduce the next version of its ProBrowse proxy
generation and management system that adds significant enhancements for
media management and video processing. ProBrowse 2.0 now incorporates
intelligent scene change detection, automatically creating picons, or key
frames, at each scene change. These picons contain an exact timecode
reference allowing users to jump to the beginning of any desired scene in
the clip or use the timecode values to provide a frame-accurate shot list
to craft editors. ProBrowse 2.0 also includes new features for offline clip
management, including jog/shuttle capabilities with continuous audio that
make it easier for users to identify specific points of interest in a clip.
The Omneon ProBrowse system monitors content directories within either a
Spectrum server or MediaGrid and automatically generates low-resolution
versions of all material, including any new material being ingested or
copied into the system via FTP. With ProBrowse 2.0, proxy files can now be
stored within MediaGrid and are available for viewing on any networked PC
using an MPEG-1 based viewer such as Windows Media Player or QuickTime
Player.
New Formats for Omneon SpectrumT Media Server
Omneon has again extended its multiformat HD capabilities, and will be
showing real-time support for Avid's DNxHD format. Omneon Spectrum systems
are now able to record and play back DNxHD files using Avid's DNxchange
codec device. Recorded DNxHD clips are immediately available for editing by
Avid editing systems, and finished clips exported to the Spectrum server
can be immediately played out.
In addition to DNxHD support, Omneon will also demonstrate support for Sony
XDCAM HD material. Due to be released in an upcoming software upgrade,
Omneon will show the ability to ingest and play back XDCAM HD material
using existing system components. Upon playback, the XDCAM HD content is
automatically scaled to a full 1920-line HD signal. This approach allows
both native HD material and XDCAM HD material to be mixed on a single
timeline for back-to-back playout.
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