cloud apps for media processing: imf packaging-on-demand
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IMF + Dalet xN SolutionsMedia Workflows in the Cloud
Reimagining MediaIMF – The Interoperable Mastering Format
A brief intro to IMF
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The Very Real Promises of IMFOn-demand creation of any number of deliverable file versions
from a single master packageSimple interchange of master packages, including
supplemental only packagesReduced storage footprint
Reimagining The Media EnterpriseIntroducing Dalet xN Solutions
Beyond replicating existing infrastructures and media workflows, Dalet xN Solutions provide new business and
technological possibilities brought about through the advancement of virtualization,
dynamic scalability and flexible deployment locations
We are expanding opportunities and increasing effectiveness in the Media Economy.
3 CUSTOMER BUSINESS DRIVERS
AGILE INFRASTRUCTURE NEXTGEN OPERATIONS NEW BUSINESS HORIZONS
EXTENDRESPOND
SCALE
BE CREATIVEBE MOBILE
BE INFORMED
REACTINNOVATE
GROW
3 different approaches
HYBRIDOPERATIONS
NATIVE CLOUD
EDGE CLOUD SOLUTIONS
Using IaaS to bring flexibility
End-to-end workflows in the cloud
Sub workflows moved to the cloud
Marketplace AppsInitial Marriage of xN + IMF
IMF BUNDLE GENERATION ON-DEMAND
STANDARDS CONVERSION ON-DEMAND
StandardsCONVERTER
IMF Generation Workflow
Beyond IMF GenerationDalet xN Solutions in practice
IMF Today
IMF Today
The Very Real ProblemsNo inherent linking between the OV and supplemental
packagesNo defined naming convention for IMP foldersDifficulty in tracking the intended use of the packageDifficulty in the discovery of packages
Categorizing The Problems1. Sheer volume 2. Retaining a link between the OV & supplemental packages for
a given title
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The Critical Links
UUIDCPL
Asset Map
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Links Enable Title Hierarchy
Content Title Media AMedia
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Video
Media BMedia Y
Audio
CPL 1• UUID of Media A (Video)• UUID of Media B (Audio)• UUID of Media C (Text)
CPL 2• UUID of Media A (Video)• UUID of Media X (Replacement Video)• UUID of Media Y (Additional Language
Audio)• UUID of Media Z (Additional Language
Text)
Media CMedia Z
Text
Locators – Supplemental Package Enablers
CPL 2• UUID of Media A (Video)• UUID of Media X (Replacement Video)• UUID of Media Y (Additional Language
Audio)• UUID of Media Z (Additional Language
Text)
Media AMedia
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Achieving the Promises of IMF as it scales
ProblemSheer volume of IMF contentRetaining a OV/supplemental package link
PromiseOn-demand deliverable file versionsSimple interchange of master/supplemental packages
Enabled byIMF Aware
Management Tools
Organizational Efficiencies To Be Gained
Viewing the relationship between the assetsRemoving the painful management of enforced folder naming
conventions and allowing asset & title names to become useful, trackable values.
And What If Something Else Became Possible?
What if you could reduce your storage footprint while you convert to using IMF?
Reimaging The Media Enterprise
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