BLAM BLUE LUCY AUTOMATION FOR MEDIA

The Tasks application allows operators to view and interact with manual operational tasks which have been assigned to them, or the Group of which they are a member. Typically, tasks relate to functions which an operator may carry out within the platform. BLAM Tasks link to workflows to provide a 'joined up' operating model.

The Catalogue is a new and efficient way in which operator with large inventory Catalogues may quickly navigate to find specific content. Coming Autumn 2023.

Metadata provides a consolidated view of data stored on an Asset. The application has four modules: the viewer which displays the asset essence, the metadata overview which provides a configurable summary of key data, the catalogue which allows operators to view and edit the metadata and merge which provides the mechanism for matching file Essence to an Asset placeholder.

The Logging application allows operators to create, review, update and delete temporal data on an Asset. Temporal data is data held against time and in this context generally means a video media asset. Temporal data may be layered in separate strata so that it may be filtered. The Logging application displays data in both timeline and list views. For live or fast logging on screen and keyboard shortcut keys may be configured.

Edit allows simple video and audio edits to be carried out within the browser view. The layout of the application is similar to a tradition ‘timeline’ editor although it is principally designed for simple cuts edits. Typical applications include simple long form content re-versioning for VoD, or ‘rough-cut’ shot selection edit prior to creative edit. The edits are stored as EDL assets which may be sent into configured workflows such as render or conversion to AAF.

Storyboard Edit allows simple video edits to be carried out within the browser view. The design allows for an entire video asset to be viewed as a Storyboard for accessibility and is principally designed for simple cuts edits. Typical applications include fast turn-around edit and edit for delivery to social media platforms. Edits are stored in the EDL model common across the platform so these may be picked up in other applications or sent directly into available workflows.

The Transfer application is designed for the bulk transfer of material into and from BLAM. The application allows upload and download of material through the browser and preserves folder structure in either direction so that material remains organised between online and offline operations. The application Transit module which manages file movements may optionally include file transfer ‘accelerators’.

Upload is designed principally for the ingest of media files of up to ~2GB. The application features auto-resume for poor internet connections and allows operators to fulfil placeholders, upload directly into a folder hierarchy, or create asset relationships. Typical applications include the ingest of ancillary media files such as audio stems, subtitles, images or documents.

The Review and Approve application provides a content approval function with audit logging. Driven from the platform Taskflow capability, the application may be used to ensure that material has been reviewed and ‘signed off’ prior to publication or delivery. Any keyed commentary is stored on the asset with the approved status YES/NO being used to control the flow of an asset through workflows.

Shot Logger is a simple editing application designed for operators to quickly segment media for fast edit operations. Together with a timeline, the application provides a shot list view for ease of navigation. Operational usage includes sports highlights package creation or pre-edit of long form rushes, e.g., non-scripted ISO camera recordings.