Network-accessible SDI video encoding and playout
Real-time encoding from standard definition NTSC/PAL SDI to DV, DVCPro, IMX 30|40|50, ProRes 422 SQ (SD), MJPEG A, and MPEG-2 50 mb/sec I-frame video
Real-time decoding from SD DV, DVCPro, IMX, and ProRes 422 SQ to PAL/NTSC SDI
VBI closed caption and timecode data extraction
Editing of events and breaking news while capturing
External encoding workstation is freed for editing
Smart encoding available for Final Cut Pro project bin settings
Drag and-drop support for EDLs and Final Cut interchange files
Captured media can be coded into any format at high speed
Simultaneous creation of high-resolution files for storage and low-resolution proxies
Saving of important metadata throughout the transcoding workflow
Batch ingestion via EDLs for encoding of multiple clips from a single tape (FlipFactory only)
Records clips to tape for sharing with clients or colleagues
Digitizes tapes into online libraries for an end-to-end DAM solution
Streamline ingestion into online libraries, digital asset management systems, and archives, including Apple's Final Cut Server, North Plains' TeleScope DAM system, and Microsoft's Interactive Media Manager
Extends FlipFactory, Final Cut Pro, and Episode to include workflows with tape or live sources
A log & capture application allows import & export in various formats for direct use in Final Cut Pro, Episode Encoder and other applications
Schedule record and/or playout application allows scheduling of pre-defined events (24x7) manually (start/stop) and/or programmatically (through Pipeline's automation API)
Administration interface for firmware upgrades and initial set-up and configuration
Shared network access to Pipeline saves time, effort and money
RS-422 deck control enables multi-user access
Platform
Macintosh & Windows
Compatible Host Software
Telestream transcoding solutions FlipFactory v6.0 or later Episode/Episode Engine 4.4 or later QuickTime edit solutions Apple Final Cut Pro 5.1.4 or later Adobe Premier Pro CS3
Input signal VITC, RS-422, SDI Sync reference VITC, SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol)
Network Interface
RJ-45 (100 Mbps Ethernet port)
Protocol Support
TCP/IP, UDP, RTSP, RTP Apple Bonjour compliant (device discovery/control)
Minimum System Requirements
Mac OS X 10.5 or later Windows XP Pro Windows Vista Intel Core Duo, Core 2 Duo or Quad Core CPU 2GB RAM minimum Dedicated media storage drive, 1 Gigabit Ethernet adapter