Proxsys PX-Series
What is Proxsys?
With an intuitive browser-based interface, robust features, and scalable configuration options, the Proxsys®Media Server makes media asset management and media archiving simple and cost-effective. By combining the functionality, flexibility, and scalability of a custom system with the implementation time and ownership cost of an "out of the box" solution, Proxsys gives you the performance you want for a price you can afford.
Proxsys Media Server
A fully integrated solution, the Proxsys Media Server combines Proxsys Media Asset Management software with professional-grade server hardware to provide a turnkey media asset management system that can easily grow as your needs evolve. Media stored on Proxsys is accessed through an intuitive browser-based interface (Windows Os and MAC OS supported)-no proprietary client software is required.
Media Asset Management
Designed for fast performance, the Proxsys Media Server uses rich metadata to make it easy to find and retrieve media assets quickly. Low-resolution H.264 proxy video clips from nearly all popular file and codec formats (eg. XDCAM, XDCAM EX, AVCIntra, AVCHD, DNxHD, ProRes422, H.264, MPEG2) allow for quick preview, protect high-resolution media assets, and save network bandwidth. The browser-based user interface provides immediate access to audio, video, images, and text-based data from any location. Additional features include online, nearline and offline usage, picture-to-clip extract, multi-client support and access rights management.
No compromise was made to support complex file structures (eg. Sony XDCAM, Panasonic P2) or even complete NLE projects from popular editing software like AVID Media Composer, Adobe Premiere or Apple Final Cut . Related content offers the user to connect any files like contracts, presentations or graphics to media content.
Applications
• Broadcast Video Archiving and Management
• Training, Seminar, Legacy Recording and Management • Managed Media Distribution
• Managed Media Aggregation
• Cost saving Video Hierarchical Storage Management
• Local TV, Camps TV full feature solution (on air, internet, archive) • Training and Distance Learning
• Video Monitoring and 24/7 legal recordings
Proxsys Preview Player Proxsys Main Screen List View
Proxsys PX-Series
Media Asset Management
Proxsys Uploader
Proxsys Content Search
Importing, Tagging, and Organizing Media Media Import
The Proxsys Media Server Version 7.x software includes Proxsys Media Upload, a feature that enables you to import individual media files, complex media file structures or entire video editing projects ( NLE ) keeping the metadata and full file structure. Even complete storage devices or folders can be selected.
Search
With Proxsys and its rich metadata capabilities, you'll no longer have to thumb through tapes and DVDs on your shelves, go through folders on your hard disks, or fast-forward through hours of footage trying to find the exact clip that you need-simply enter your search criteria, and Proxsys will display the clips that meet your requirements. It's that simple. Search results are displayed in list or icon view.
Preview
Proxsys protects your footage and conserves network bandwidth by automatically generating low-resolution H.264 proxy video clips for preview. Using the Flash or HTML5 technology for preview it is not required to install the codecs required for the HiRes playback. In addition to previewing clips, you can also download the entire clip or set start and end points and download a specific portion of the clip for editing or distribution.
Camera and Custom-Defined Metadata
Proxsys displays the metadata that your camera provides and allows you to add numerous custom fields. With its rich metadata capabilities, Proxsys enables you to categorize, track, search, and find clips-with amazing speed. Optional phonetic search or search by image completes the feature set.
Projects
Proxsys uses projects to organize and store media and related files. When you import media, you can either create a new project or assign it to an existing project. Projects can also have subfolders, allowing you to organize files within a project. Media can be assigned to projects based on metadata. As a result, the same video clips can be shared by multiple projects for efficient storage. Different view options enables the user to either concentrate on thumbnails or on metadata lists to find the right content.
Proxsys PX-Series
Media Asset Management
Exporting Media
Full-bandwidth media can be saved to a desktop or it can be easily distributed. Proxsys features a number of export modules (some modules are sold separately) that simplify the distribution process. For example, you can upload video from Proxsys to a web server or an FTP server. When you make video available for download, you can incorporate an order form to collect information before download can begin, ensuring that you capture information about those who use your footage. If you'd like to allow others to download contents just send out a link via the optional “download link” export module.
Protecting Your Assets
To keep your media assets secure, Proxsys enables you to assign access rights to projects by groups, ensuring that you maintain complete control over who can access your footage and files. For integration into enterprise IT infrastructure LDAP/Active Directory is supported.
Product Highlights
• Turnkey Media Asset management and Archive Solution • Build-In Videoserver for Proxy Render, Picture and Clip extract
• All popular video codecs and wrapper supported (f.e. XDCAM,
XDCAM ex, AVCIntra, AVCHD, H.264, MPEG2, ProRes, DNxHD)
• Browser User Interface to support Windows and MAC OS • Proxy Player based clip browse and preview for bandwidth reduction, asset protection and to avoid user workstation codec issues
• Flexible customer defined Metadata model with powerful
search engine (Clip, Clip mark, Clip scene)
• File Upload, NLE Project Archive, Video Capture and Stream
Recording technology for Ingest
• File Push, Video Transcode, Podcast, Workgroup Media Sharing
and Broadcast Playout options for Distribution Proxsys Main Screen Icon View Proxsys Container Functionality
Panasonic P2 AVCHD
Panasonic AVC Intra Sony XDCAM Sony XDCAM EX Apple ProRes (4K) AVID DNxHD (4K) Uncompressed H.264 (4K) MPEG2 HDV HEVC (4K) Additional formats Codec Wrapper
DV, DVCPro25,DVCPro50,DVCPro100 as Panasonic P2 structure, AVI or MOV Specific structure, H.264
H.264 I-frame, Panasonic specific structure MPEG2, MXF OP1a or Sony specific Structure MXF MPEG2, Sony, JVC, Canon specific Structure Structure
MOV MOV, MXF OP1a
MOV, AVI
MOV, MP4, MPEG2 Transport Stream
MPEG2 Transport Stream TS, M2TS, Program Stream MPG or OP1a MXF MPG, M2P, M2T, MXF MPEG2 codec as MPEG2 Transport Stream M2TS or MOV
MPEG2 Transport Stream, MP4
Supported with additional external transcoding engine
Extract Target Format
H.264.mp4 M2T H.264.mp4 MPG, MXF or H.264.mp4 MPG, MXF or H.264.mp4 H.264.mp4 H.264.mp4 H.264.mp4 M2T, MP4 or H.264.mp4 MPG, M2P, M2T, MXF or H.264.mp4 M2T or H.264.mp4 H.264.mp4 H.264.mp4
Proxsys Media Server Editions
Available in two editions, the Proxsys Media Server features flexible configurations to suit almost any organization. The Small Workgroup Edition is ideal for organizations with up to 10 users. If your organization has 10 or more users, the Workgroup Edition is recommended and is available in different configurations. To obtain more information about selecting the best edition and configuration for your organization, please contact VITEC or study the Proxsys Whitepaper.
Supported Media Formats
The Proxsys Media Server supports both high, standard-definition and 4K video and generates H.264 proxy files that make it fast and easy to preview footage. In addition to your media assets, Proxsys can also store other information that pertains to your media-based projects, such as proposals, storyboards, supporting documentation, and more. The optional Video-Engine ProPack extends the feature by adding scene detection, watermarking and animated thumbnails.
AVID Media Composer Adobe Premiere Apple Final Cut Pro Grass Valley Edius NLE Project Structure
.avb Structure, Media Composer Version 6 + newer .prproj Structure, CS6 + newer
FCP X + newer ezp version 6 + newer
Proxsys PX-Series
Media Asset Management
Expanding Your System
The Proxsys Media Server is the heart of the Proxsys Media Asset Management system and enables you to manage media-based data with efficiency and ease. Depending on your needs, you can expand your media asset management system to include ingest, transcode, and playout (each sold separately). All components are controlled by and managed through the Proxsys Media Server, ensuring that your media assets are centralized, secure, and easily accessible.
Proxsys Storage
The Proxsys Media Server supports a wide range of storage options, including hard disk, optical, and tape-based systems. By taking a number of factors into consideration, VITEC can help you determine how much storage capacity you need and which storage option or combination of options will best serve your organization.
Sample Proxsys Models and technical Specifications
Applications
Marketing Product Description
Storage Basic Hardware
Proxsys Small Workgroup Edition
MAM, Archiving, Web-Access, Single Channel Playout, automated Broadcast
Rackmount Server, internal Video Storage
internal 6x 3TB HDD SATA Raid 5
PX-50
Proxsys Workgroup Edition
MAM, Archiving, HSM, Web-Access, two Channel Playout, automated Broadcast 2 pcs Rackmount Server, Internal Video Storage,
24 Slot LTO-6 Tape Lib Internal 16x 4TB HDD SATA Raid 5
24 Slot LTO-6 Tape nearline
PX- 180 HSM
Proxsys Workgroup Edition
MAM, Archiving, Web-Access, two Channel Playout, automated Broadcast
Virtual Machine Installation External
PX Virtual
Online Storage
Perfect for daily use, online storage provides quick access to your digital media files over a network. Available in internal and custom configurations, Proxsys online storage options starts at 16 Terabyte and features capacities of up to Petabytes.
Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM)
Proxsys technology using proxy Previews and original HiRes Content in parallel is predestinated for hieracical storage management. While the proxy Previews always remain on harddisk storage original HiRes content can be migrated to cost effective and reliable LTO-5/6 tapes tapes. During the search and preview the user gets full performance access, only if HiRes is needed Proxsys will restore files back from LTO-tape. Crossroad Strongbox is utilized as a turnkey LTO tape library control solution.
Proxsys Export/Distribution
Multiple export modules and distribution methods offers the user extremely efficient workflows. Simply choose the modules or methods that fits your requirements.
Export Modules
Download content (Original HiRes, proxy Preview) Download content information (CSV, PDF) Splice video export
Download link export Social Media Push export
Distribution Methods
Container Sharing to individual contacts, groups or entire Proxsys Proxsys iPad / Android Tablet Media Viewer App
File Push by metadata trigger Proxsys content push Podcast Export (option)
Video-Engine ProPack Media Upload single files, structured content, NLE projects Flash Preview Player H.264 Professional HTML5 Preview Player H.264/VP8
Timecode based metadata, multiple metadata Tabs
Group based complex access rights management per project Proxsys Performance CPU license Database search engine exact, fuzzy Phonetic database search Search by Image Proxsys WebDK
Hirarcical storage management 10 GbE Performance enhancements Proxsys SMF System
management and failover BATON file test server mTool
LDAP / Active directory Proxsys iPad App interface Download Export (HiRes, preview, metadata, pdf )
Software Statistics CSV Export Monisys Media Logging
Proxsys Broadcast Playout Connection (schedule, individual trim, logo insertion, File push by metadata trigger
NLE Server Push Export Splice Video Export Podcast Export Download Link Export Proxsys Mosaic Player
Optional scene detection, animated Icons, watermark, 3rd party
transcode server support
Optional frame accurate positioning
Included
Included Included
1 CPU license included, further optional Included Optional Optional Not available Not available Optional Included Included Included Included Optional Included Not available Optional max. 1 channel
Optional scene detection, animated Icons, watermark, 3rd party transcode
server support Included
Optional frame accurate positioning
Included
2 CPU license included, further optional Included
Optional Optional Included Strong box, nearline / offline
Optional Optional Optional Included Included Included Optional Optional Included Optional Optional max. 2 channel Optional Included Included Optional
2 CPU license included Included Optional Optional Depends on host Optional Included Included Included Optional Included Optional Optional Optional Included Optional Optional max. 2 channel Included Included Optional Included Optional Optional Optional Included Included Optional Optional Included Included Optional Included Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Proxsys PX-Series
Media Asset Management
Marketing Product Description Proxsys Small Workgroup Edition
PX-50
Proxsys Workgroup Edition
PX- 180 HSM
Proxsys Workgroup Edition
PX Virtual
Video-Engine Standard Proxsys supported codecs andwrappers Preview render Proxsys supported codecs andwrappers Preview render Included Basic Software
Media Server Small Workgroup Edition 7.x
Proxsys Video Server Database IBM DB2
Media Server Workgroup Edition 7.x
Proxsys Video Server Database IBM DB2
Media Server Workgroup Edition 7.x
Proxsys Video Server Database IBM DB2
Export Modules / Workflow Integration
Proxsys offers latest features and modules, that can be integrated, either by import/export/transcode and author or by server based workflows like mark, share and distribute.
Proxsys-Virtual
Virtual machine installation (VMWare/Hyper-V)
The Proxsys PX-Virtual and PX-Virtual Extension can be installed on two virtualization platforms.
Proxsys Server Software
Proxsys Media Server Workgroup Edition 7.x Proxsys Media Server Enterprise Edition 7.x
Proxsys Media Upload
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Version: SLES 11 SP3 IBM DB Express Version: Revision 9.5.0
Tomcat 1.1
JAVA running on JBOSS technology C++ using MainConcept (Rovi) and ffmpeg codecs
http (port 80) https (port 443) ftp (port 21) SOAP (port 80) Media Asset Management
Utilities Operating System Database WEB Server Proxsys kernel Proxsys video engine Interface protocols/ports: Virtual Machines VMWare ESX/ESXi Windows Server 2008R2 4 - 6 cores Min 12 GB, 16 GB recommended VMWare Version
Microsoft Hyper-V version CPU
Memory
Proxsy Android App Proxsys iPad App
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