The overwhelming access to on-demand media, anytime and anywhere via the internet, handheld devices, radio and television has forever changed the time-to-market and monetization model for content providers. Media companies are faced with the growing challenge of seamlessly and efficiently delivering high quality digital content in multiple file formats across a myriad of media platforms and outlets to targeted destinations. All-the-while ensuring its quality, security, and reducing the distribution time gap.
With the dynamic nature of media platforms and formats, turning digital media into delivery-ready file based assets should only be entrusted to an experienced team that has a comprehensive understanding of the digital landscape while consistently delivering exceptional service, speed and quality. That's why since 1994, the most respected motion picture, entertainment and media companies, television studios and advertising agencies have trusted Advanced Digital Services (ADS) to help turn their content into profit, time and time again.
Encoding Services to Fit Every Need
ADS efficient file-based workflows and projects - from a "quick turnaround - need it right the first time" encode for iTunes®, EPK and Trailer Screenings, to the multipurpose project of creating a mezzanine master file used in transcodeing for delivery to the variety of digital distribution outlets. Realizing the complexity of project based encoding, ADS has refined dynamic workflows to accommodate client requirements, including archive mezzanine encodes, film and episodic rollouts, and multiple delivery points including studio archive, internet and mobile devices.
Pre-Processing Workflow
Ensures Consistent Success
This is why we've created a Pre-Processing Workflow for our clients by providing a team of "Encoding Specialists" who manage the project right from the beginning and provide the client with exactly what they need, no matter how large or small the project. The entire workflow procedure is tailored from collaborative information gathering which our team uses to "fill the gaps" needed to satisfy delivery requirements. Accommodations are made comprising of source formatting, encoding specifications, asset packaging, asset delivery and archive resulting in a comprehensive project roadmap. This gives our clients the confidence and trust in ADS to be an extension of their staff.
Project Workflow made easy
ADS's Digital Operations Center is the epitome of repeatable efficiency and quality. The workflow seamlessly unifies 1) Production Management; 2) Encoding Management; 3) Quality Control and 4) Data Management functions into a cohesive process - eliminating potential documentation and tracking errors while optimizing workflow synergy.
Production Management
Our technical operations specialists work directly with the client to ensure each job receives focused execution. Although encoding specifications are flushed out during the Pre-Processing Workflow process; daily documentation, tracking and logging are maintained to ensure a complete and repeatable specification for encoding with verified delivery methods. Production Managers are the hybrid support and information resource for client services.
Quality Control
Despite the level of project complexity, strict adherence to our policy guidelines controls every detail of a job's workflow through the department. Specialized operators monitor and control all asset parameters before delivery - verifying format, specifications, video, audio, metadata, etc.
Encoding Management
By splitting skill-sets required for workflows from an individual to multiple operators, each encoding/transcoding service type can be focused and optimized. The team, mastering their service set, provides the necessary checks and balances throughout the encoding workflow, resulting in the highest quality deliverable asset. Utilizing professional hardware and software designated to be adaptive and prevalent with encoding standards, the Digital Operations Center was designed to seamlessly grow with encoding advancements.
Data Management
During this process, our technical specialists package the assets to include relevant metadata, artwork, encryption, etc. for assets. Delivery via Aspera, FTP, FireWire drive or whatever the needs of the client dictate, is accompanied by strict documentation and logging of asset movement.
ADS can also store your digital assets in an approved archive medium like LTO in our fully secured and air-controlled on-site vault. With our state-of-the-art asset catalogue and Xytech tracking systems, you can rest assured your assets are in trusted hands.
ADS Digital Operations Center Equipment
The Digital Operations Center can handle all encoding and transcoding services utilizing a variety of professional hardware and software encoding systems, expandable to accommodate future formats. Additionally, the high performance and scalable storage network architecture provides the utmost in speed, security and storage needed for sustained long form workflows, quality control and data management.
Encoding and Transcoding
Digital Rapids®
• StreamzHDTM - Encoding hardware for encoding SDI HD/SD. Transcode engine for all standard and specialized media file formats.
CLIPSTER® - Gen 3 hardware for encoding SDI HD/SD. I/O capabilities include all tape standards up to 4:4:4 dual link HD. The hardware supports accelerated JPEG 2000, RED, DCP, and stereo-scopic workflows. CLIPSTER utilizes multiple tools including:
- Editorial including limitless timeline, transitions, and key framing up to 4k resolution.
- Conform real-time - Format/scale & rotate/Color space conversion.
- Metadata and SAN management.
Apple®
• Mac Pro®- Hardware for encoding SDI HD/SD. I/O capabilities include all tape standards up to 4:2:2 HD.
• Final Cut Pro® - Standard non-linear editorial and specialized encoding.
• Compressor® - Standard transcoding software.
Rhozet®
• RhozetTM Carbon CoderTM transcode engine for all standard and specialized media file formats.
Time is money. So whether your project needs are small or large, ADS is your best source for ‘Encoding at the speed of Now'. With an uncompromising commitment to excellence in both personnel and equipment, our goal
is to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Call us today at 323.468.2200.
