Hitomi has developed solutions to integrate into the AMPP platform that augment the hardware solution by enabling the analysis of latency and lip sync in places that the hardware cannot reach. The cloud-native approach comprises three integrated applications: MatchBox Probe acts as a silent monitoring agent deployed throughout broadcast workflows, Software Analyser processes timing data from multiple probe points simultaneously, and MatchBox Renderer displays results on monitoring walls or web interfaces.

This native integration enables broadcasters to verify synchronisation at any point within their virtualised infrastructure without signal conversion or routing delays. Engineers can manage up to 15 probe points simultaneously, providing comprehensive visibility across complex multi-layered productions whilst maintaining the millisecond accuracy that live broadcasting demands.

Deployment within AMPP is straightforward and infinitely scalable, with Hitomi applications integrating directly into existing broadcast workflows without external dependencies. Probe applications are positioned within the AMPP environment at critical measurement points in the signal path, automatically detecting timing patterns from MatchBox Generator hardware or the Glass iOS app

The Software Analyser then correlates data across all probe locations, providing real-time analysis accessible through intuitive web interfaces or multiviewer monitor wall. This architecture enables broadcasters to monitor timing throughout their entire workflow, from ingest through processing to distribution. The solution scales effortlessly from single-stream analysis to complex multi-location productions requiring comprehensive timing verification.

InSync is an established broadcast electronics design company with over twenty years  experience in creating market-leading broadcast solutions. InSync designs, produces and develops world leading signal processing hardware and software products, with a focus on motion compensated frame rate and format conversion (standards converters). By continually refreshing thier skills and product offerings, InSync is at the forefront of innovation, with technology development in 8K/4K-UHD, HDR, IP and cloud-based conversion solutions that ensure video content looks its best in any workflow, anywhere in the world.

InSync’s unique algorithms have been trained over two decades to optimise output quality and compute resource gains significantly reducing OPEX without compromising quality. Providing low latency across all conversion standards satisfies another key requirement of conversion applications, and our cloud hosted software delivers functionality where and when you need it, providing flexible and efficient resource utilisation.

InSync’s FrameFormer integration with Grass Valley’s AMPP platform contains the necessary tools for converting fast-moving complex HD content in high-value live streams for premium global distribution in any format or frame rate.

FrameFormer’s high quality algorithms deliver the best image quality across a wide range of content, including fast multi-directional motion as seen in live sports, with support for standard output formats from SD to full-HD at 50-60Hz frame rates, progressive or interlaced, plus a custom mode allowing selection from 128×96 to 1920×1080. Associated audio will be passed with a delay to match the video, and monitoring of live conversion performance is also included to indicate system resource utilization levels.

RT Software is a UK graphics specialist, founded in 2004 by members of the BBC’s graphics department. It is an innovative broadcast specialist, always at the cutting edge of graphics technology. It’s advanced graphics capabilities are used by major broadcasters worldwide like BBC, Sky (UK, NZ, Australia), NBC, TNT Sports, Fox and more on 24/7 and critical programming.

Swift is its real-time graphics range, used across sports analysis, news, live entertainment and channel branding. The Swift engine renders Swift CG and CG+ native projects, Unreal Engine projects and HTML5  simultaneously, in the same graphics engine.

RT Software has been integrated with Grass Valley products for almost 20 years.

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