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Subtitling

Anystream Agility® 2G Open and Closed Subtitle Solutions

Introduction

Subtitling is a critical piece of the media production workflow, but is frequently a time consuming and often inefficient undertaking requiring a considerable amount of broadcast chain hardware. The Anystream Agility 2G Subtitles module expands subtitling capabilities for content producers needing to prepare media for the hearing impaired or local-languages for global distribution. Agility 2G provides a single streamlined workflow for government-mandated closed subtitles for on demand media targeted for TV, mobile and broadband playback.

Unlike other transcoding systems that offer only open subtitles, Agility 2G supports open subtitles for all output formats as well as DVB Bitmap and DVB Teletext subtitles that are compliant with government-mandated requirements for VOD and IPTV broadcast media.

Universal Subtitle Ingest and Decoding

The Agility 2G Subtitles module delivers maximum workflow flexibility with ingest of nearly all popular subtitling definition files, including EN 3264, native Softel, Screen, SoftNI and Cavena. Whether subtitling is performed internally or outsourced to a provider, the Agility 2G Subtitles module seamlessly integrates subtitle definitions from popular authoring systems during content transcoding.

Compliant Closed Subtitles for IPTV and VOD

Reaching audiences on IPTV and VOD platforms is vital for content producers. With Agility 2G, content creators ingest subtitle definition files from authoring workstations and apply ETSI 300 743 DVB bitmap and ETSI 300 472 DVB Teletext closed subtitles to media. Agility 2G produces standards compliant media with subtitles that are displayed with decoders found in IPTV and cable set top hardware.

Open Subtitles for All Media Formats

Agility 2G decodes the subtitle input data and composites text onto the video image to create open subtitles for all Agility 2G formats for television, web and mobile display.  Authoring system commands for font size, color and location are interpreted and applied to the open subtitles for complete control of the display.

Agility 2G Features

  • File-based media production workflows for subtitled VOD and IPTV outputs.
  • Universal ingest of subtitle definition files from Softel, Screen, SoftNI and Cavena to simplify workflow integration.
  • ETSI 300 743/472 DVB compliant output.
  • Open subtitles to all video output formats.

Agility 2G Benefits

  • Expands international distribution options: Agility 2G enables the display of local language subtitles for content monetization in new markets and countries.
  • Provides equitable access for the hearing impaired: Agility 2G’s open and closed subtitles options simplify the process of inserting spoken language subtitles, enabling hearing impaired viewers to enjoy television viewing
  • Creates IPTV and VOD ready media: With DVB bitmap and Teletext subtitles, media can be sold on today’s new platforms.
  • Saves time: With filebased subtitling workflows, Agility eliminates the need for broadcast chain hardware integration and base band conversion – streamlining the subtitling process.
  • Maximizes current investments and partnerships: With filebased ingest of nearly all subtitle definition formats, Agility fits into existing subtitling workflows.
  • Flexible purchase options: Subtitle synthesis can be added to any existing Agility 2G system with no additional hardware.

Output formats:

  • Open Subtitles: H.264 VOD, MPEG VOD, Web, Mobile, Broadcast
  • DVB Bitmap: H.264 VOD, MPEG VOD
  • DVB Teletext: H.264 VOD, MPEG VOD

Ingest formats:

  • Open STL:  Softel, Screen Cavena, SoftNI
  • Closed STL: Softel, Screen Cavena, SoftNI
  • .xif: Softel
  • .x32: Softel
  • .rac: Screen
  • .pac: Screen
  • .890: Cavena