Etere ETX-G

ETX-G manages the live commercial graphics workflow from proposal to planning, graphics management, invoicing, playout, and delivery. It supports SDI, real-time previews, automatic invoice logs, and instant addition or deletion of graphics up to 30 seconds before playout.

With ETX-G, real-time preview control helps ensure every playout's accuracy and efficiency. ETX-G manages the live commercial graphics workflow from proposal to planning, graphics management, invoicing, playout, and delivery.

Etere ETX-G is an extension of Etere ETX and can be used as a standalone graphics software in any playout.

• Pre-set and real-time preview features enable preliminary checks on the graphics
• Allows instant addition or deletion of graphics up to 30 seconds before playout
• Automatic and accurate invoice logs for both automatically and manually triggered graphics
• Trigger the insertion and playout of graphics manually for live playout
• As soon as the graphic has appeared on-air, it will be automatically removed from the playlist
• View the list of graphics that were already broadcast and refresh the data at the touch of a button
• NDI or SDI fill and key

Key Features

• Full 4K, NDI, IP support, and SDI connectivity
• Cloud-ready
• Supports multiple uploads and layers of graphics, squeezes, text crawlers, logos
• Pre-set, preview, and program allow preliminary checks of graphics before playout
• Create alternative playlists of programs and switch between different playlists
• Ability to link up graphic objects such as texts, videos, and pictures to multiple data sources
• Multiple video card compatibility with a single output
• Supports popular graphics editors such as Adobe
• Load balancing capabilities for a fault-tolerant and fault-resilient performance
• Graphics engine that enables the overlay of static/animated logos and crawlers
• The advertising list and the scheduled playlist will be displayed when stations and programs are selected
• Preview the advertising list before uploading
• Manual insertion and playout of graphics
• Refresh the data instantly for a real-time display

Invoice Integration

ETX-G's seamless integration with Etere Airsales supports logging invoices for automatically and manually triggered graphics. Once the commercial graphics invoices are approved, you can send real-time information directly to Etere ETX for editing multiple layers of graphics, squeeze, and 3D graphic animation. A collaborative workflow solution like Etere keeps all your resources connected, reduces costs, increases collaborations across interdisciplinary departments, and reduces manual operations. With complete visibility across your entire workflow from a single interface, Etere offers a smoother workflow and increased operational efficiencies.

Etere Ecosystem Integration, Graphics MAM and Archive Management System

ETX-G is part of the Etere Ecosystem that connects Etere modules to integrate all company information and facilitate the flow of information between all departments. ETX-G includes MAM for graphics. An effective graphics management library minimises time wasted searching for suitable graphics for playout. Operators can view all available graphics in a single location, and changes can be previewed in real-time.

• Simplifies graphics planning and placement
• Real-time graphics preview with every schedule in Etere Executive Scheduling
• Preview real-time graphics with visible alpha channel in asset form without dedicated hardware; users are also able to make some adjustments to the graphics
• Streamlined graphics planning: STMan automatically reads the automation file to determine the ETX-G mode. If the ETX-G mode is active, STMan automatically triggers object management that determines the selection algorithm
• Management of AVI/MOV for alpha channel
• Real-time sharing of data with the ability to select, delete and view multiple graphics on the user-friendly interface without hardware

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