EvolvingtheLINKS What is eLinks?

“eLinks is a tool for sharing video and other assets,

and for collaborative production, among Public TV stations.”

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Current status of eLinks project

Shared repository of encoded video with ability to search, and stream or download clips up to 8MB/sec MPEG2

Defined content areas

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Current status of eLinks project

Each clip has associated metadata and keyframes

Metadata is PBCore compatible

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eLinks Repository

FlipFactory

ResearchChannelftp server ClipExpress

video source

Computer Computer

DigitalWell

STATION A

STATION B

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Assembling the team

Vision/leadershipTechnical capabilityUniversity connectionsComplementary contentStaff expertise and

commitment

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Produce short segmentReview segmentsEngage producersEngage faculty and others

Expectations

EvolvingtheLINKS Expectations

Contribute to the production of “The Engaging Faculty” video under the overall direction of WPSX

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Obtain and review finished segments from partner stations

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Engage producers in using the system

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Engage faculty members or other non-TV content developers in using the system

EvolvingtheLINKS Key Questions

Can a viable and inexpensive system be implemented?

EvolvingtheLINKS Key Questions

How will producers and programmers use the new system?

EvolvingtheLINKS Key Questions

How can the system enhance the engagement between PTV and higher education?

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What is the impact on workflow within stations?

EvolvingtheLINKS Key Questions

What can be learned about station-to-station content exchange that will inform the EIOP?

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What is the scaleability?

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Challenges and Hurdles

Adapting existing tools to fit project

Learning new equipment & tools Lack of standardization

between stations Bandwidth issues from I2

to station (“last mile”) I2 bottleneck

EvolvingtheLINKS Next Steps

Practice using the repositoryAdd automated ftp and

workbench featuresUse the repository to

produce broadcast programs