MEDIAPRO uses EVS solutions to boost production capacity for new F1 Channel

To provide 24 hours of content 11 EVS XT series production servers receive up to seven feeds directly from Formula One Management (FOM), including the principal transmission, redundant and personalized signals, on-board camera feeds and information about the circuit. Files are ingested directly into an EVS XStore shared storage of 200TB – after being logged and enriched with metadata. The addition of XTAccess and Xedio CleanEdit has readied the workflow for the launch of the new channel.

The EVS-equipped studios and the new integration of Xedio CleanEdit in the production workflow means editors are able to instantly work on content as soon as it’s transferred to the SAN shared storage. The Xedio CleanEdit software enables edits with multiple resolutions (SD/HD) and varying aspect ratios in the same timeline while offering a seamless integration with the EVS XT series servers that are in place.

The workflow enhancement is completed with new XTAccess units, which are dedicated to transferring files from the central SAN storage to the Snell play out channel-in-a-box server. XTAccess simplifies this exchange, guaranteeing the maximum levels of integration with third-party systems. 

This new installation at its Barcelona production facilities assures MEDIAPRO that F1 LATIN AMÉRICA has the highest quality and most reliable production processes available to deliver broadcast content to its viewers. It also enables MEDIAPRO to deliver F1 content to viewers via its second screen app, which features live camera feeds, content highlights and social media integration.

Xavier Verd, CTO at Unitecnic – the technical services company of the MEDIAPRO Group – and project director for F1 LATIN AMÉRICA said: “The flexibility and scalability of the EVS platform has enabled us to easily integrate with a new automated channel playout system. We’re able to increase the production efficiency in a very quick and timely fashion and as a result, successfully launched the channel on time.

About EVS
EVS is globally recognized as the technology leader for live video production. The company introduced Live Slow Motion replay in 1994, and has continued to build on its reputation for quality and reliability with solutions that enhance live sports, entertainment and news content. Innovations – such as the C-Cast multimedia platform and DYVI IT-based switcher – are raising the bar for live production enrichment, management and distribution. Broadcasters, rights owners, producers and venues alike use EVS to maximize the value of their productions and increase revenue streams. The company is headquartered in Belgium with offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, and provides sales and technical support to over 100 countries.