Digital Precision by. Combining VCS dira! and SADiE to create an Integrated Broadcast Solution.

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Workflow 1 – Project WorkingWorkflow 1 – Project Working

SADiE user creates project

dira! allocates project name and locks take data card

SADiE ingests, records and edits project to local storage to minimise network bandwidth

Automatic background backup to central server of all project data SADiE updates

dira! take data card status on project closure

Workflow 1 - PlayoutWorkflow 1 - Playout

On completion, finished programme sent to dira! RFTX server

Playout from RFTX server scheduled in dira!

Workflow 2 – Hot-DeskingWorkflow 2 – Hot-Desking

SADiE user selects project to reload

SADiE retrieves project data from central server

SADiE updates dira! take data card with project status

Any new data is automatically backed up to central server

SADiE updates dira! take data card with project status on closure

SADiE records and edits project using local storage

User returns to a different work area

Workflow 2 – Intelligent Hot-DeskingWorkflow 2 – Intelligent Hot-Desking

SADiE user selects project to reload

SADiE only retrieves new audio data from central server using locally cached data to minimise network bandwidth

SADiE updates dira! take data card with project status

Any new data is automatically backed up data to central server

SADiE records and edits project using local storage

User returns to a work area previously used for this project

SADiE updates dira! take data card with project status on closure

Workflow 3 – Polishing in Studio Workflow 3 – Polishing in Studio

SADiE Series5 operator selects project to reload

SADiE retrieves project data from central server

SADiE updates dira! take data card with project status

SADiE operator works on project using local storage

Production needs final polishing in Studio

On completion, finished programme sent to dira! RFTX server

Project backed up to central server (delete or archive after TX)

SADiE updates dira! take data card with new project status

Workflow 4 – Last Minute ChangesWorkflow 4 – Last Minute Changes

Playout from RFTX server scheduled in dira!

Last minute changes required before TXFinished programme reloaded from RFTX server into SADiE

Rapid Editing in SADiE

On completion, finished programme sent to dira! RFTX server

Field recording (e.g. Nagra BB)

Workflow 5 – Field WorkingWorkflow 5 – Field Working

Playout from RFTX server scheduled in dira!

Copy audio data to Laptop SADiE BB2-J

Field Editing in SADiE

Send completed project to dira!

Field recording (e.g. Nagra BB)

Workflow 6 – Field WorkingWorkflow 6 – Field Working

When back in house project data can be backed up to central server if required

Workflow 7 – Working OfflineWorkflow 7 – Working Offline

SADiE user selects project to load and take offline

SADiE updates dira! take data card with project’s offline status

SADiE retrieves project data from central server

Workflow 7 – Working OfflineWorkflow 7 – Working Offline

Workflow 7 – Working OfflineWorkflow 7 – Working Offline

SADiE user can continue working in the comfort of their

own home!

Workflow 7 – Working OfflineWorkflow 7 – Working Offline

Workflow 7 – Working OfflineWorkflow 7 – Working Offline

SADiE reconnected to broadcast network

SADiE updates dira! take data card with project’s online status

Dira! updates SADiE with

project information

SADiE resynchronises project data with central server

Potential future developmentsPotential future developments

MetadataMetadata– Reduce the requirement for manual data inputReduce the requirement for manual data input– Ease of reporting material usageEase of reporting material usage– Save time for “production assistant” Save time for “production assistant” – Allow more time for programme productionAllow more time for programme production

GenealogyGenealogy– Allow programmes to inherit metadata Allow programmes to inherit metadata – Easy support of reporting requirementsEasy support of reporting requirements

Efficiency savings Efficiency savings – Further improvements to project management and storageFurther improvements to project management and storage

Metadata handlingMetadata handling

Metadata automatically flows through systemMetadata automatically flows through system– Data follows source materialData follows source material– Data can include:Data can include:

Recorder’s informationRecorder’s information Technical informationTechnical information OwnerOwner Copyright informationCopyright information

– No need to re-enter data – ever!No need to re-enter data – ever!– Audio material usage reporting greatly simplified Audio material usage reporting greatly simplified – Saves producer’s timeSaves producer’s time– Leaves more time to make programmesLeaves more time to make programmes– Saves moneySaves money

GenealogyGenealogy

Automatically updates metadata Automatically updates metadata – As programme editedAs programme edited– As new audio material addedAs new audio material added– As existing audio material incorporatedAs existing audio material incorporated

Inherits metadata from previous broadcastInherits metadata from previous broadcast

– Further eases reporting requirementsFurther eases reporting requirements– Copes with last minute changesCopes with last minute changes

Still accurately reports material usageStill accurately reports material usage

Efficiency SavingsEfficiency Savings

Potential Further Enhancements Potential Further Enhancements – Project storage and retrieval improvementsProject storage and retrieval improvements– Multimedia editing toolsMultimedia editing tools– Potential for DAB editing toolsPotential for DAB editing tools

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Any Questions?Any Questions?