• APPLICATION NOTES

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    The Integration of Graphics in Smart Playout Center Application Note —by Matt Allard, Senior Director, Marketing Programs, (SDP-5101M) File size: 1.4 MB, posted Mar 08 2013
    An integrated playout system must include advanced graphics management and delivery. Grass Valley® Smart Playout Center™ provides advanced tools for a complete graphics workflow with Channel Composer™. The information provided here guides users through an innovative approach to creating sophisticated on-air channel looks that seamlessly integrate with media asset management and playout.
    Solutions for Disaster Recovery Using Grass Valley Integrated Playout Systems Application Notes —by Alex Lakey and Guido Bozward, (MPS-4008M) File size: 1.1 MB, posted Feb 13 2012

    • CASE STUDIES

    Case Studies
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    Viacom International Media Networks Case Study (SDP-5092M) File size: 367.5 KB, posted Feb 26 2013
    When Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) needed a reliable playout solution to handle the rapidly expanding channel count at its two main distribution facilities in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and London, they chose the Smart Playout Center™—an automated, multichannel, integrated playout system from Grass Valley®.

    • MANUALS

    Manuals
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    GV Edge System Documentation Set v4.2.1 (071-8948-00) File size: 10.0 MB, posted Nov 26 2014
    GV Edge System Documentation Set v4.2 (071-8929-00) File size: 17.8 MB, posted May 19 2014
    Channel Composer User Manual v1.6.2 (071-8843-02) File size: 7.6 MB, posted Mar 29 2013

    • RELEASE NOTES

    Release Notes
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    Channel Composer Release Notes v1.6 (071-8890-00) File size: 214.7 KB, posted Jan 29 2013

    • VIDEOS

    Videos
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    Channel Composer Tutorial:
    video   Channel Composer Tutorial: posted Feb 04 2013 A 9-part tutorial on the using the available as a software option Channel Composer™ to deliver the on-air look for the Grass Valley® Smart Playout Center™.
          1. Creating a Play Clip Template and Format
          2. Creating a Logo Bug Template and Format
          3. Creating a 3D Picture-in-Picture Template and Format
          4. Creating a Ticker Template and Format
          5. Creating a Cliptitle Template and Format
          6. Creating a Cliptitle Wipe Template and Format
          7. Creating a 3D picture-in-picture Template and Format
          8. Working with Controllers
          9. Creating a Dynamic Textbox Template
    Grass Shoots – Smart Playout Center:
    video   Grass Shoots – Smart Playout Center: posted Aug 28 2012 The Grass Valley® Smart Playout Center™ is a high-quality content delivery platform where every aspect -- server, graphics, asset management and playout control -- is tightly integrated for efficient operation.

    • WHITEPAPERS

    Whitepapers
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    Considerations When Evaluating a Playout System Implementation Whitepaper —by Matthew Allard & Sander ten Dam, (MPS-4007M) File size: 1.3 MB, posted Feb 14 2012
    Choices for a playout solution have usually fallen between implementing a traditional automation system that links together a complex collection of many devices from different providers, or a basic single-channel box consisting of a standard PC with cards. There is now a viable alternative that brings a file-based, networked, and scalable approach to the task of well managed, consolidated delivery of on-air content that includes video, audio, secondary media, and graphics.