http://www.softelgroup.comLatest content from softel09.en-gbhttp://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:41846&tid=rsshttp://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:41846&tid=rssFri, 12 Jun 2009 16:16:51 GMT Audio Description Creation, Rehearsal, Repurposing and Recording http://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:41894&tid=rsshttp://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:41894&tid=rssTue, 16 Jun 2009 14:17:09 GMT Audio description software enables those with visual impairment to have access to the television and cinematic content. The process of audio description - known as video description in the USA - augments the main program audio with an additional audio track that describes key information presented visually; for example, a character entering a room or the general context of a scene. This process can be time consuming and traditionally involves a person in a recording booth with a script. Correct timing and precise mixing are key, to avoid descriptions overlapping with dialogue and to ensure they are audible above music and other background sound.  Segments of description audio are then timed and mixed into the master asset in a linear form or transmitted along with the main video and audio to be mixed at the end receiver. Softel Swift ADePT is an audio descritpion software that   can simplify and enhance this process to make it more efficient and ensure accuracy.     Softel...http://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:46056&tid=rsshttp://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:46056&tid=rsshttp://www.softelgroup.com/Files/SOF/GIF/A/A/C/sbs_logo_23698_1.gifhttp://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:46056&tid=rss480346Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:21:39 GMTDiscover how SBS Broadcasting in The Netherlands performed an affordable HD migration with live and pre-prepared multi-language subtitles.http://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:41824&tid=rsshttp://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:41824&tid=rssThu, 11 Jun 2009 11:50:09 GMT   Swift TX meets the demands of multiformat time-of-air subtitle transmission, with high availability, automation interfaces and the ability to transcode in real time. It can work in tandem with Swift vTX to transcode VBI or VANC encoded subtitles to open or closed Teletext or DVB format subtitles. With facilities for late subtitles to be ‘dropped’ onto the unit close to broadcast and a live subtitling interface with Swift Create, Swift TX can handle any subtitle transmission task. Swift TX offers powerful, cost effective, multi-format subtitle transmission that reduces complexity and increases reliability and productivity. For the preparation of 3D subtitles and captions, the Softel subtitling and captioning preparation and re-purposing software, Swift Create, has been enhanced to support 3D BDN file specifications as well as external 3D graphics insertion systems for both preview and transmission.Click here for more information on 3D subtitling and captioning with Softel Swift. To configure and monitor an...http://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:41822&tid=rsshttp://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:41822&tid=rssThu, 11 Jun 2009 11:49:10 GMT Swift vTX is the leading solution for subtitles, captions and ancillary data processing in tapeless workflows, enabling 'early' or 'late' binding of captions or subtitles to content. Swift vTx enables the automatic insertion and transcoding of subtitles,  captions and other video ancillary data. Proven at leading broadcasters and post-production houses, Swift vTX subtitling and anciallary data software provides faster-than-realtime processing, seamless integration with automation systems and ‘at a glance’ management, enhancing productivity while significantly reducing operational costs. Swift vTX supports a wide range of file and video formats, including MXF. It also has direct interfaces with leading video servers, such as Grass Valley and Omneon, for complete flexibility. Easy repurposing of assets is enabled, where content needs to be censored or edited to fit a time slot, with Swift vTX being able to extract captions or subtitles from an asset. The extracted captions or subtitles can then be edited, then seamlessly reinserts to the asset by Swift vTX. Swift Create subtitling software also integrates...http://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:41814&tid=rsshttp://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:41814&tid=rssThu, 11 Jun 2009 10:17:02 GMT Swift Create is the subtitling software solution of choice for subtitle preparation and repurposing.  Its many time saving features enhance productivity and efficiency, thereby reducing the cost of subtitle creation. Swift Create platform has many add-on options that deliver a complete subtitle software and workstation. Options include: Digitizer - for the creation of subtitling for video clips from tape content for non-linear editing and multi-user support Video Importer – for the processing of subtitles for existing file-based video clips and the addition of time codes Multi-User – to facilitate the subtitling of live programming Subtitle Workflow Manager – for the tracking of subtitle jobs from creation to transmission Subtitle Translator – facilitating subtitle translation Quality Control – to certify the subtitler’s work   Swift Create subtitling software supports all formats of Open, Closed and DVD/Blue Ray subtitle creation and increases productivity by converting from one format to another while repurposing content. For the preparation of 3D subtitling and 3D captioning, Swift Create has been enhanced to support 3D BDN files specifications...http://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:41930&tid=rsshttp://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:41930&tid=rssWed, 17 Jun 2009 17:57:22 GMT Subtitling and Captioning is an integral part of modern broadcasting and content delivery. Driven by statutory requirements for content to be subtitled or captioned when broadcast or streamed, the need to reach increasingly multi-lingual audiences with content they can understand and viewer expectation, where subtitles and captions are an essential aid for access. Today, subtitling and captioning software has evolved to meet the changing needs of broadcasters across the world. Broadcasters, network operators and other content providers are increasingly faced with multi-channel digital operations requiring multi-format support. High reliability, flexibility, seamless integration and ‘at a glance’ management are key for improved efficiency and reduced operational costs. Compressed production cycles, easier global distribution and high definition are driving a shift to file-based or tapeless workflows, making previous subtitling and captioning workflows increasingly obsolete and driving the need for efficient subtitling and captioning sofware that reduce workflow complexity. Subtitling software and captioning software are at the core of Softel's...http://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:43374&tid=rsshttp://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:43374&tid=rsshttp://www.softelgroup.com/Files/SOF/JPG/A/A/C/mediasphere_ecosystem_with_mediasphere_tx_23697_1.jpghttp://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:43374&tid=rss548438Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:24:28 GMThttp://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:41897&tid=rsshttp://www.softelgroup.com/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=0:41897&tid=rssTue, 16 Jun 2009 16:51:46 GMT Adding interactive television services such as i-Ads, gaming and other interactive applications can help boost revenue streams and viewer loyalty. The typical solution is a combination of elements, including the application itself, a content management system and an application playout system (or ‘carousel’). MediaSphere is an integrated suite of Interactive TV playout solutions that provides a flexible system to reliably playout high volumes of content to multiple platforms. The latest generation of MediaSphere fully supports advanced interactive advertising and is widely deployed at prestigious broadcasters, operators and programmer head-ends. MediaSphere serves a variety of interactive application types, such as: iAd interactive advertising Promotion of on-screen purchases (for example subscription upgrades) Entertainment and games Interactive show guides Sports statistics and information  News and weather services Gameshow play-along applications On screen shopping (“t-commerce') for channels such as QVC™   MediaSphere is a scalable solution that reduces complexity and enhances customer reach with the flexibility to deliver parallel playout across multiple...