TMD and Pixel Power provide the complete solution

5th September 2011

Pixel Power and TMD partner to provide complete management and playout chain

Amsterdam, IBC, Stand no. 2.C58 (TMD) and 7.A31 (Pixel Power): 9 – 13 September 2011 –– Pixel Power, the leading supplier of broadcast graphics systems and TMD, the highly regarded creator of media management solutions, have partnered to bring together the combined powers of the new ChannelMaster™ technology launched by Pixel Power at this year’s IBC, with TMD’s Mediaflex® product suite.

James Gilbert, Joint Managing Director, Pixel Power, says, “This is about providing broadcasters with a tightly integrated content management and playout workflow that delivers the best-of-breed benefits of a traditional transmission chain without the associated expense and complexity. We genuinely believe that we are seeing a new era of integrated management and playout from two of the industry’s most technically authoritative companies.”

ChannelMaster is a fully integrated playout solution – often referred to as channel-in-a-box – that frees broadcasters from the compromises that currently define the sector. ChannelMaster provides all the functionality to deliver a channel to air but with playout capabilities that reach far beyond what is currently possible: live content is easily handled alongside the provision of high-end graphics including real-time 3D, multichannel clips with alpha and unlimited layers.

TMD’s Mediaflex is a full content preparation, workflow and MAM system that enables broadcasters to manage the lifecycle of media content, including ingest, digitisation, repurposing, enrichment, delivery, publishing and archiving. It enables users to easily search for, retrieve, browse and catalogue media content in multiple formats.

Tony Taylor, CEO of TMD, says, “We are very excited about the possibilities that can be opened up for broadcasters with this partnership. Combining the innovative technology of both organisations will enable the global broadcast and media sectors to realise immense benefits. The integrated solution is built on IT standards further reducing implementation costs, as well as providing operational efficiency along with the guarantee of a consistent brand identity across all distribution platforms.”

MediaFlex is being integrated with Gallium, Pixel Power’s scheduling and playout automation system that can be used to control ChannelMaster. This provides broadcasters with a complete content management and workflow system, dynamically linked to handle last-minute schedule changes.

###

About Pixel Power:

Pixel Power provides innovative graphics production and delivery systems for broadcasters, OB truck companies, playout facilities, post-production houses, venues and sports complexes. Our award-winning branding and promotions systems, graphics-enabled master control switchers and sophisticated HD/SD switchable graphics production systems allow producers to deliver dynamic live and pre-recorded content for any SD,HD, 3D stereoscopic, mobile, online or interactive application.

For more than 20 years Pixel Power’s engineering prowess and dedication to customer support have made it the industry’s first choice. Our customer base of over 2000 systems includes market leaders like BBC, Discovery, ESPN, HBO, ITV, Sky, VIASAT and WDR.

Headquartered in Cambridge, England, Pixel Power has a subsidiary located in Burbank, California and a Middle East office in Dubai, as well as a global network of carefully selected and trained distributors to support any requirement.

Pixel Power can be contacted online at www.pixelpower.com .

About TMD:

TMD is focused on designing and delivering media management solutions and services to the global media, broadcast and archive sectors. TMD provides solutions for the management of both traditional physical media, such as film and video tape, as well as the evolving digital landscape. For additional information on TMD products and services, please visit www.tmd.tv

 

Pixel Power PR contact:

Joss Armitage
Jump PR
joss@jumppr.tv
Tel : +44 (0)207 737 4238
Mob:+44 (0)7979 908 547

Pixel Power contact:

Elaine Bertram
Marketing Manager
ebertram@pixelpower.com
Tel : +44 (0)1223 721 000

TMD PR contact:

Jennie Evans
Manor Marketing
jennie@manormarketing.tv
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 44991
Mob: +44 (0) 7748 636 171

TMD contact:

Tony Taylor
Chairman & CEO
tony.taylor@tmd.tv
Tel: +44 (0) 1296 745 080