Revamped Playout of TVW Public Affairs Segments by Keycode Media
TVW, Washington State's public affairs network, has upgraded its playout system to the PlayBox Neo platform, following a customized overhaul by Key Code Media. This strategic move aims to address TVW's need for a highly flexible and tailored workflow that supports its extensive coverage and production demands [2][3].
The PlayBox Neo system is designed to accommodate TVW's unique requirements, offering a customizable and flexible workflow that caters to the network's extensive and varied content. This includes gavel-to-gavel coverage of all three branches of the Washington State Government, along with hearings, original documentaries, and educational programs [2][3].
The new playout system provides centralized control of live and recorded program playout, enabling the network to handle a high volume of government-related coverage efficiently. The system's flexibility allows for seamless integration with TVW's production environment, offering an efficient way to control playout operations that are critical for a public affairs broadcaster [2][3].
Key features of the PlayBox Neo system include the AirBox Neo servers for playout, the PlayBox Neo Suite for customizable channel playout management, and the TitleBox Neo interactive CG, ListBox for schedule creation and editing, Live Ingest, and the Multi-Backup Manager (MBM) for multi-channel redundancy [2][3].
The PlayBox system also controls TVW's NVision 9000 router, replacing the network's existing automation and server setup in master control. The system allows for live streams to be streamlined into the playlist, and media can be trimmed, edited, or repositioned while on-air [2][3].
Changes to the playlist are possible while on-air, demonstrating the flexibility of the PlayBox Neo platform. The system includes master and redundant PlayBox Neo AirBox Neo systems, ensuring reliability and minimizing the risk of downtime [2][3].
AirBox Neo is capable of mixing a variety of media files and live inputs in one playlist, making it an ideal solution for TVW's constantly changing playlist and varied programming types. The system's seamless communication with all tools in master control is another notable advantage [2][3].
In summary, TVW's upgrade to the PlayBox Neo playout system offers a modern, adaptable approach to public affairs broadcasting workflows. It provides a customizable and flexible workflow, centralized control of live and recorded program playout, and the ability to handle a high volume of government-related coverage efficiently [2][3].
References: [1] TVW. (n.d.). About TVW. Retrieved from https://www.tvw.org/about [2] PlayBox Technology. (2021, August 10). TVW selects PlayBox Neo for upgrade to its live and file-based playout workflow. Retrieved from https://www.playboxtech.com/news/tvw-selects-playbox-neo-for-upgrade-to-its-live-and-file-based-playout-workflow [3] Key Code Media. (n.d.). TVW Upgrades to PlayBox Neo for Enhanced Flexibility and Customization. Retrieved from https://www.keycodemedia.com/tvw-upgrades-to-playbox-neo-for-enhanced-flexibility-and-customization/
The PlayBox Neo system, integrated with TVW's NVision 9000 router, offers centralized control of live and recorded program playout, catering to the network's extensive and varied content. This upgrade provides TVW with a customizable and flexible workflow, capable of handling a high volume of government-related coverage efficiently.
Key features of the PlayBox Neo system, such as the AirBox Neo servers, PlayBox Neo Suite, TitleBox Neo, ListBox, Live Ingest, and Multi-Backup Manager (MBM), ensure seamless integration with TVW's production environment, offering an efficient way to control playout operations.
