IMF + Dalet xN SolutionsMedia Workflows in the Cloud

Reimagining MediaIMF – The Interoperable Mastering Format

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The Very Real Promises of IMFOn-demand creation of any number of deliverable file versions

from a single master packageSimple interchange of master packages, including

supplemental only packagesReduced storage footprint

Reimagining The Media EnterpriseIntroducing Dalet xN Solutions

Beyond replicating existing infrastructures and media workflows, Dalet xN Solutions provide new business and

technological possibilities brought about through the advancement of virtualization,

dynamic scalability and flexible deployment locations

We are expanding opportunities and increasing effectiveness in the Media Economy.

3 CUSTOMER BUSINESS DRIVERS

AGILE INFRASTRUCTURE NEXTGEN OPERATIONS NEW BUSINESS HORIZONS

EXTENDRESPOND

SCALE

BE CREATIVEBE MOBILE

BE INFORMED

REACTINNOVATE

GROW

3 different approaches

HYBRIDOPERATIONS

NATIVE CLOUD

EDGE CLOUD SOLUTIONS

Using IaaS to bring flexibility

End-to-end workflows in the cloud

Sub workflows moved to the cloud

Marketplace AppsInitial Marriage of xN + IMF

IMF BUNDLE GENERATION ON-DEMAND

STANDARDS CONVERSION ON-DEMAND

StandardsCONVERTER

IMF Generation Workflow

Beyond IMF GenerationDalet xN Solutions in practice

IMF Today

IMF Today

The Very Real ProblemsNo inherent linking between the OV and supplemental

packagesNo defined naming convention for IMP foldersDifficulty in tracking the intended use of the packageDifficulty in the discovery of packages

Categorizing The Problems1. Sheer volume 2. Retaining a link between the OV & supplemental packages for

a given title

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CPL 1• UUID of Media A (Video)• UUID of Media B (Audio)• UUID of Media C (Text)

CPL 2• UUID of Media A (Video)• UUID of Media X (Replacement Video)• UUID of Media Y (Additional Language

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Locators – Supplemental Package Enablers

CPL 2• UUID of Media A (Video)• UUID of Media X (Replacement Video)• UUID of Media Y (Additional Language

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Achieving the Promises of IMF as it scales

ProblemSheer volume of IMF contentRetaining a OV/supplemental package link

PromiseOn-demand deliverable file versionsSimple interchange of master/supplemental packages

Enabled byIMF Aware

Management Tools

Organizational Efficiencies To Be Gained

Viewing the relationship between the assetsRemoving the painful management of enforced folder naming

conventions and allowing asset & title names to become useful, trackable values.

And What If Something Else Became Possible?

What if you could reduce your storage footprint while you convert to using IMF?

Reimaging The Media Enterprise

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