User manual GRASS VALLEY K2 BASECAMP EXPRESS DATASHEET

[. . . ] All of the applications run on one physical server and it supports up to 18 browse seats, one archive save seat, and one archive restore seat. It's cost-effective, simple, and easy to set up and manage. The K2 BaseCamp Express System Can Run in Two Environments: Basic K2 system ­ In a K2 SAN or distributed environment with standalone K2 servers, the K2 BaseCamp Express system provides a simple and low-cost option to add these media management features to a system with only K2 servers (see Figure 1). It can easily be upgraded to a full high-resolution Aurora editing environment. [. . . ] MediaFrame ­ A middleware application that provides asset management tools with a user-friendly interface for both technical and non-technical personnel. Metadata Management ­ Adds the ability to add general and custom metadata, along with a powerful search engine to provide an easy and flexible metadata management system. Customization options let you tailor it for your specific requirements and options are available to interface to other MAM systems. Media Management ­ Provides a file explorer-type file manager between K2 servers or any device with a Managed Device Interface (MDI) (see specifications). Provides support for many legacy devices such as Profile and M-Series servers. (Note this replaces the K2 Transfer Tool application. ) MDIs ­ Managed Device Interfaces enable MediaFrame to control devices for FTP directory, and metadata , management. See specifications for included MDIs. Browse Encoder­ Provides a lowresolution software encoder supporting one real-time or two non-real-time K2 streams up to 100 Mb/s MPEG-1 without impact on other system functionality. A second browse encoder can be added as an option. Browse Viewer ­ Provides a lowresolution media viewer for network browsing of K2 server content from your desktop. The K2 BaseCamp Express system provides 18 floating licenses for browsing from the desktop. Archive Management ­ By monitoring proxies, content can be sent to or retrieved from supported archive devices (see list under Specifications). One send and one restore seat is included ­ more can be added. www. grassvalley. com product data sheet ThE K2 BASECAmp ExpRESS SYSTEm wiTh AURoRA Low-res BaseCamp Express Proxy Archive Aurora Edit LD Media Frame Metadata K2 Media Mgmt K2 BASECAMP EXPRESS High-res K2 BaseCamp Express Server AURORA DSM K2 File K2 Aurora DSM Server K2 Aurora Ingest K2 SAN Aurora Edit K2 K2 K2 SDI K2 K2 Clients Aurora Playout SDI Figure 2. The K2 BaseCamp Express system adds low-resolution editing and content management to an Aurora high-resolution system in one low-cost package. Workflow Management Tools Access and Document Media ­ The K2 BaseCamp Express system enables users to access and review shared media, even while it is still being ingested. Multiple users can simultaneously browse, enter metadata, and make selections from a single piece of media. Search Assets ­ The K2 BaseCamp Express system's built-in search engine offers search filters that can be saved for fast and easy searches and results than can be sorted with customized views. Transfer Media ­ A file explorer with drag and drop capability between devices along with a monitor window to provide status of transfers. Collect Assets ­ A new feature called "collections" allows you to create public or private collections to collect material for projects without actually moving or duplicating any media. Mark Media ­ Keywords are an enhanced marking feature that lets you mark a scene along with a description to identify portions of the media. Archive Media ­ You can save or restore the high-resolution media to any type of networked FTP device such as tape, disk, or DVD/Blu-ray removable media. More powerful archive capability can be added with specific MDIs available for many leading archive management companies. Aurora Ingest ­ Aurora Ingest can be added to a K2 system (Figure 1). [. . . ] These services include call centers staffed around the clock, commissioning, professional training courses, and technical maintenance programs and service agreements. www. grassvalley. com/support © Copyright 2011 Grass Valley USA, LLC. EDIUS and Profile are registered trademarks and Grass Valley, Aurora, and M-Series are trademarks of GVBB Holdings S. a. r. l. [. . . ]