Metadata Management: The Metadata Goldmine

Metadata Management: The Metadata Goldmine

Metadata is a goldmine of vital and useful information that enables and improves discoverability and management of content. The ideal orchestration platform has to be significantly more sophisticated and intelligent than scripted predecessors if broadcasters and media...
A movie and a cup of tea… What’s the cost of streaming?

A movie and a cup of tea… What’s the cost of streaming?

The days of heading to Blockbuster on a Friday night to choose your film for the weekend is now a thing of the past, almost a figment of the imagination. At its peak, Blockbuster had 65 million registered customers around the world but now no longer exists, except for...
Automation and Orchestration in the Content Supply Chain

Automation and Orchestration in the Content Supply Chain

Let’s define Automation and Orchestration, as they relate to content management: Automation: completing a single task or function without human intervention. Traditionally time-intensive, manual processes are more reliable and efficient. Automation tools such as...
It’s time to digitise those old VHS tapes!

It’s time to digitise those old VHS tapes!

Remember the days of those precious family videos on VHS? Your 21st, your wedding, baby’s first steps, your child’s graduation? Life is so full of wonderful moments and milestones that we try to capture for longevity, to enjoy again in the future.  Have you ever...
State of Streaming – Bigger is Better!

State of Streaming – Bigger is Better!

The changes to user viewing habits during the Pandemic has led to a new norm in the way of consuming content. More viewers watch when it’s convenient for them, rather than by following regularly scheduled programming live. Changes have been seen in how people view...
Where is Muriel’s Wedding Dress?

Where is Muriel’s Wedding Dress?

“Your’e terrible Muriel!” Aah… this line from the 1994 film, Muriel’s Wedding… it seems to sum up all Muriel gets up to in this heart-warming story. It’s been described as a glorious, joyful, wacky, uplifting and truly iconic comedy that just gets better...
TMD joins the Lumine Group

TMD joins the Lumine Group

We are excited to announce a major growth point in TMD’s 22 year history. On 1 March 2021, it was announced that TransMedia Dynamics (TMD) has been acquired by Lumine Group (“Lumine”), a division of Volaris Group, which is focused on the communications and media...
Impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the Film Industry

Impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the Film Industry

The Coronavirus pandemic has caused unique challenges for film and tv production. Filming of titles has been postponed, putting a dent in the movie production can. In light of this, production companies are finding ways to monetise and re-release movies, by recycling,...
Content is King, Metadata is Key

Content is King, Metadata is Key

At TMD we recognise that our clients’ content is their crown jewel and needs to be secured and protected at every step in the content supply chain. Security technologies embedded in TMD’s Mediaflex-UMS content management platform, coupled with the inherent security in...