Product Overview

Control it all

Broadcast Automation and Media Asset Management

We believe media should be free to be managed on any hardware platform.

We believe media should be ingestible, editable, and distributable from anywhere and everywhere.
We believe media should be instantly adaptable to the infinite number of outlets that exist in the modern world.
We believe media should be free to meet all the changes the future will bring.
We believe the purpose of technology is to further freedom and render limits obsolete.

WE BELIEVE IN TECHNOLOGY BUILT TO

WITHSTAND DISRUPTION AND ADAPT TO CHANGE.
If you think change is the enemy, you will end up fighting it.
This is a tragic miscalculation. Because if there anything certain in human history
it is that change eventually wins.
FORK Is The Outcome Of Our Beliefs.

FREEDOM OF MEDIA
If You Can Access A Computer,
You Can Access FORK And Control All Your Media Assets.

Table of Contents:
List of Applications.......................................................4
FORK Suite Software Overview........................5
FORK Ingest and Content Navigator............6
FORK Editor and Live Assist...............................7
Archiving................................................................................8
Master Control Playout..............................................9
Workflow Automation Diagram.......................10
Mobile2Air Introduction......................................11
Mobile2Air Key Features.................................13
Mobile2Air Solution..............................................14
Mobile2Air Screen shots display...............15
ControlStation..............................................................16
Mobile2Air Workflow diagram......................18
Services ..............................................................................19

For more information about Primestream

products and solutions, visit us at:
primestream.com
USA +1 888 377 4634

GREAT CONTROL
REQUIRES GREAT
FLEXIBILITY.
Our solutions are cutting-edge set of tools that provides complete media automation for news and sports production workflow.
Broadcasters of today need to deliver more complex programming with shorter deadlines in a rapidly evolving environment.
Media is arriving in an increasing number of formats and there is an expanding number of distribution channels to fill.

Complete Possibilities | FORK is designed for unlimited expansion. Period.

FORK Suite of Applications
Ingest

Content Navigator
Editor
Live Assist
Playout
Archive

Add-on Applications
Mobile2Air

ControlStation

Highlights
Client-server architecture.

Services
Workflow Design

Centralized media storage.

Standards-based QuickTime and MXF support,
Including Sony XDCAM and Panasonic AVC-Intra codecs.
Media-agnostic, including Sony SxS, Panasonic P2, and tape.

Global Support

Advanced craft editing integration with Apple Final Cut

Education & Training

Editorial freedom with systems administration control.

And Adobe Premiere Pro.

Hardware-independent
Media Asset Management
for the 21st century.

COMPLETE MEDIA AUTOMATION

If you can access a computer, you can access FORK. And if youre in FORK, you can control
your entire operation. You can ingest, manage your media, edit, playout, and archive media
all from within the Fork environment.
The FORK Modules:

FORK Production Suite

Editor

Ingest

Content Navigator

Live Assist

Archive

FORK Production Suite is the core of B4Ms production automation platform. The software not only serves as
world class Media Asset Management platform, complete with fast, multi-field search, proxy generation and
tracking, extendable metadata and clip markers, but also as a unique and powerful facility management system
that controls nearly all major broadcast video hardware. Only FORK Production Suite lets you control it all.

FORK Playout Suite

Master Control Playout

FORK Playout Server takes Master Control Automation to the next level, with unlimited
and extendable metadata tracking, extensive CG and GFX Integration, and sophisticated
redundancy options. FORK Playout Server effortlessly scales to support multiple stations
and uses our extensive facility management controls to manage shared and independent
resources across installations.

FORK Production Suite

Ingest

Acquire & Identify Multiple Channels from Live feeds

FORK Clip Ingest automates the capture of

standard and high definition content. By using a
storage area network to centralize media, all users
have simultaneous read and write access to a
scalable and redundant storage system.
Ingest multiple channels from live feeds, file based
or tape sources on an interactive or pre-scheduled
basis.
Assign descriptive metadata so incoming content
can be searched and found later.
Include timecoded markers to assist in preparing
content for editing.
Full VTR deck control and support for a wide
variety of acquisition formats means broadcasters
can use FORK for their entire production needs.

Content Navigator

Complete Media Asset Management

FORK Content Navigator provides media asset
management through the use of a database of
searchable metadata that is created interactively and
automatically.
Find and filter media assets with keyword searches.
Organize content into folder bins.
Automatically populate smart bins based on any
metadata property.
View clips, create sub-clips, and add descriptive
metadata.
Automate transcoding, archiving / restoring, and
publishing operations through use of Send to
actions.
Enter timecoded text markers while content is still
being ingested to edit during news conferences,
sports events, and live productions.
Transfer rough cuts and markers instantly to Final
Cut.

FORK Production Suite

FORK instant proxies allows cuts-only editing, audio

control and voiceover recording as media is ingesting

Editor

FORK Editor free producers to create packages

completely within the FORK Production Suite.
Edit over local or remote connections via
QuickTime proxy files that are optimized for
high quality and small file size.
Advanced craft editing integration with Apple
Final Cut on Mac and with Adobe Premiere
Pro.
See FORK timeline, bins, metadata, and
markers in Final Cut.
Edit in Final Cut even while material is still
being captured.

Complete distribution capabilities for control-room playback

Live Assist

FORK Live Assist integrates with existing control

rooms, enabling operators to easily push content
directly to air or live presentation.
Control from keyboards, USB control surfaces,
or GPI-enabled production switchers.
Never go to black with options that include loop,
sync roll, hold on last frame, and play-through.
Import rundowns of entire shows from
newsroom control systems, and update and
manage them from both the newsroom and
FORK.
Fully integrated with Avid iNEWS , AP
ENPS, and other newsroom control systems.
Use multiple playout channels to push content
to studio monitors for a rich production look.

FORK Production Suite

Archive

Complete archiving capabilities

Filtered, sorted, managed and restored by any metadata field

Videotape has a limited lifespan. FORK Archive

accelerates the process of digitizing and archiving
your video libraries. Utilizing our unique patent
pending process, FORK Automated Timecode
Scanner (ATS) checks tapes for timecode breaks,
accurate to within one frame of video. When the
ATS finds a suspected break, FORK alerts the user
but doesnt interrupt the ingest. Instead, it takes in
the whole tape, and creates subclips.
FORK Archive manages the long term storage of
all footage ingested and produced throughout the
production process, simplifying the safe backup
and archiving of massive amounts of data.
Leverages solutions from leaders such as
Atempo, Archiware and Front Porch Digital.
Simplifies media management through metadata
and clip formatting.
Leverage various formats securely and
intelligently.
Drop folders automate media and library
archiving.

FORK Playout Suite

Scheduled live-to-air module for fully unattended

Playout
Master control operation

Automated Master Control Playout is at the heart

of FORK Playout Suite, handling critical functions
for live-to-air broadcasting.
Our light weight client gives full Playlist control
even to remote sites via VPN and 3G, allow users
to control their stations and stations groups from
anywhere. FORK Playout Servers robust and
sophisticated automation allows for unprecedented
levels of control over even the most complicated
signal paths. If you can air it, you can automate it,
with FORK Playout Suite.
Schedule programming sequences for
unattended master control operation.
Integrate with existing traffic systems, master
control switcher, routers, and graphics systems.
Create complex, dynamic, on-air looks by
FORKs integration of asset metadata with onair graphics systems.

Complete Workflow Automation

New Media - IPTV Environment

Mobile2Air Field Reporter

Media Data Center

Waveform Broadcast Uplink

Monitor
Tower

Media Delivery Center

Switcher / Router
FORK Ingest 01
FORK Ingest 02
FORK Ingest 03
FORK Ingest 04
FORK Ingest 05
FORK Ingest 06
FORK Ingest 07
FORK Ingest 08
FORK Ingest 09
FORK Ingest 10

HD-SD
INPUTS

FORK Ingest 11

Ingest & Logging Stations

FORK Live Assist Playout

RS-422/232/485 Control

FORK Ingest Environment

Studio

Downlink

VTRs

FORK Live Assist 01

Login & User Video Upload Directly to Air

Sign Up
Over the 3G Network or WiFi

FORK Live Assist 02

Transmission Live
FW Drive Upload

INTERNET

E2P & FTP Server/

VPN

HD-SD FORK Playout 02

Outputs
Live Assist
& Master Control Playout

Mobile2Air Gateway

Live / VOD

Multichannel IPTV Encoder

Storage Environment
Public Network

Mobile

Laptop

Social

FTP Upload
FORK Playout 01

Tablet

IPTV
IPTV

INTERNET

Metadata Network

Metadata Entry & Archiving - FORK Browsing

FORK Production Main FORK Production Backup Render Farm Unit 01
FORK Proxy Server

Fiber Channel Network

Transcode Manager

Render Farm Unit 02

Low Resolution Proxy (FORK Content Navigator)

NRCS NewsRoom Stations

FORK Production - Content Navigator & Editor

Metadata Controller

Backup Metadata Controller

MD video

MD video2

Production (Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro -> FORK Content Navigator + FORK Editor)

Archiving, ENPS, iNEWS browsing

MDC

File Server (PC)

Video
Volume
Directory Services
& File Server

Edit
Volume

Archive Software Sever

Video 2
Volume

Directory Services Backup

& File Server

News Gateway

Tape Library

FORKs Media Player Pro application can also serve as a VDCP control bridge for leading manufactures which include:
APPLE | AJA | AVID | GRASS VALLEY | HARRIS | OMNEON | SONY | QUANTEL
SWITCHER INTEGRATION

GFX CONTROL

FORKs VTR and VDCP emulation capabilities, along with its

robust support for GPI based events allows Live Assist to be
directly controlled from most major switcher products.

FORKs Graphics Server supports a wide array of CGs and

protocols, including CII, and can drive GFX products from Vizrt
to Chyron to Miranda Imagestores. Support for new platforms
is possible on a per project basis.

ROUTER CONTROL
FORKs Production and Device Server applications support a
wide variety of industry standard, and not-so-standard router
control protocols. FORKs unique PathFinding features even
support setting routes across multiple routers via ties lines.
Our sophisticated facility management technology and broad
device support make FORK the perfect platform for managing
complex signal paths.

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VTR
FORK supports control and emulation of standard Sony Serial
controlled decks. We often utilize the MOXA Ethernet to serial
bridge to provide connectivity to devices across the facility via
CAT5/6.

Professional Video Contribution For Apples iPhone 4 and 3Gs

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Video Contribution From

Anywhere To Everywhere.
Broadcast coverage is a demanding environment where
success depends heavily both on technology and the end
user. Primestreams Mobile2Air application is designed
for reporters and video contributors to record and upload
broadcast quality content to a centralized facility using an
Apple iPhone 4 and 3GS.

Mobile2Air enables video recording and uploading, complete
with metadata ready for air to any broadcast facility equipped
with Primestreams FORK Production Suite. Automatically
embedded metadata permits easy content cataloguing and
location mapping.

As a highly cost-effective solution compared to traditional
satellite and microwave uplinks, Mobile2Air saves thousands
of dollars by leveraging inexpensive existing cellular data 3G
networks and Wi-Fi connections. Mobile2Air offers remote
convenience and comprehensive data security for users and
content.

Mobile2Air features Primestreams tight integration with
Apple Final Cut coupled with FORKs proven master control
playout automation. It provides the ability to present content
with integrated streaming, mobile video, IPTV transcoding
and delivery. Mobile2Air transforms the iPhone 3GS into
a professional mobile video news and information content
creation and transmission platform.

Each Application can be custom

branded for each clients needs.
Users sign up in this menu
Registered Users are assigned a
unique username and password
Active users can select
Auto-Login for an easy login

M2A+FORK

Using Send to Final Cut or Adobe

Premiere Pro users send the broadcastready video with metadata, directly for a
craft edit.

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Once complete and graphics are added, the package

is sent to FORK and straight to air.

M2A Key Features

Mobile2Air maximizes the built-in video capabilities of the
iPhone to provide the best possible native video quality.
Mobile2Air can seamlessly use 3G and Wi-Fi connections for
footage uploading, making faster than real-time transmission
of content possible directly from remote locations.
The solution employs powerful security features to protect
content transmission from field to broadcast. An SSL connection
between the Mobile2Air client and server along with unique
iPhone unit identification protocols add secure methods for
authentication as well as two-way data communication.
Mobile2Air users enter metadata such as video title, subject
and location before transmitting content. Metadata such as
the username and satellite coordinate-accurate recording
location are also automatically captured and available in the
FORK Automation Environment upon receipt and ingest.
The Mobile2Air iPhone client is easily installed by the end
user via the standard iTunes Application available for Mac and
PC. This helps facilitate remote bureau setup while saving on
training and administrator costs.

4:20pm
Clip is uploaded

4:21pm
Video is received at the
Command & Control Center

Products Features:
Automatic resume on uploads
Packet loss recovery
Video segmentation
Metadata driven media via embedded XML
Easy browsing, searching and editing
Automatic transcode to any format
FORK Live Assist integration
Saves thousands on satellite and microwave costs
by using 3G or Wi-Fi
Total privacy, content control and file encryption
Unique Device Identification (UDID) Conditional
Access Control

View, edit and add metadata

4:22pm

Clip is on air using FORK Live Assist

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Mobile2Air Solution

MODULES INCLUDED
Content Navigator (MAM)
File based Ingest
File Received Monitor
Live Assist
Editor
Render Farm Unit
Low resolution Proxy on the fly

THE MOBILE2AIR SOLUTION

Mobile2Air consists of 3 primary components: The iPhone client
application, the server-based Command and Control Web application and
the Primestream iPhone gateway. These component function together with
optimise integration permitting the entire process from location shooting to
broadcast to occur in as little as 3 minutes.

Upon login, the reporters location is sent to the

Mobile2Air Command and Control Center.
Each video contains location metadata to
provide administrators the ability to search and
organize clips.
In this web based application, operators can
communicate and view video recorded by
reporters or video contributors.

SMARTPHONE APPLICATION
The Mobile2Air iPhone application is an intuitive, self-contained video
capture and broadcast environment. Users shoot video directly with the
iPhones built-in camera or choose existing clips from the apps Video
Library. Next, they add metadata and publish video directly to previously
designated servers. The application provides upload status details while
permitting simultaneous messaging with receiving personnel.

COMMAND AND CONTROL WEB APPLICATION

FORKs Command and Control Web Application map interface allows
an operator to monitor all remote users and content being uploaded to
the system. The interface has an embedded chat utility, facilitating task
distribution and user status reports.

PRIMESTREAM SMARTPHONE GATEWAY

Mobile2Air seamlessly integrates with the FORK Automation Environment
through the Primestream smartphone gateway, allowing for instant editor
and playout access to received media. As incoming video arrives to the
FORK server, Edit2Playout automatically converts it to the house codec,
placing it on shared server space while maintaining all the original metadata
and aspect ratio.

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Click to view videos by the

location where it was recorded
Chat with reporters or video contributors
FORK Content Navigator (MAM)

Record

Click the Camera button

to initiate a new transfer
session

Metadata

Once record session

is complete you will be
presented with the Review
screen, continue the
transfer by clicking the:Add
Metadata and Upload
In the metadata section you
can enter: Title, Subject and
Description
In the Server section you can
choose the destination the
media will be sent to
Return to the Review
Screen and click Upload

Capture

Rotate phone into landscape

mode

Source & Quality

Choose the source and the
Quality of Video required

Focus on object by pressing

once on the screen
Press Record button to begin
the capture
Press Stop to end the Capture

Chat

Field reporters,
producers and editors
can communicate inside
Mobile2Air while sending
and receiving content

Click on the Library Icon to

Explore uploaded Content
Click on a Media Item to
view metadata,watch the
Media , e-mail link to Media
or add it to your favorites

Users can:
Send notes to the editor
Producers can issue new
assignments

Library

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Your Mobile Assigment Desk

ControlStation

With new ControlStation for iPad and iPad2, you can take your
newsroom assignment desk anywhereissue assignments, review
content, chat, contribute video(iPad2 only) and locate reporters
using Mobile2AirA powerful video contribution application
for iPhone 4 and 3Gs. With Mobile2Air and ControlStation,
reporting HD video to the FORK platform has never been so fast
and easy.

CONTROL IT ALL.

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Videos
User can access the videos and pictures
that have been uploaded by each user of
Mobile2Air
User can zoom to a selected video by
clicking the crosshatch
User can show selected video on the map
by clicking the checkbox

Chat
User can chat with online users
Messages will persist

Videos
User can select a Video and see:
Metadata
GPS location of Video
The video streamed to the iPad

Task
User will be presented with all current Tasks
as assigned to each user and will be able to
Add, Edit or Delete a Task
Inside the Task Entry the user can set:
Title/Description/Notes/Due Date
Attach an address marker that will be able
to be read by Mobile2Air application
Attach Videos, Photos and URLs that is
viewable by Mobile2Air application

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From Anywhere To Everywhere

TM

COMPLETE MOBILE2AIR WORKFLOW AUTOMATION SOLUTION

With its intuitive user interface and highly cost-effective solution, Mobile2Air offers a versatile,
efficient system to quickly deploy and transmit video content nearly anywhere in the world.

Solutions by Workflow

Solutions by Industry

Broadcast and MobileTV field reporting and video contribution

Damage Assessments and Surveillance
Telemedicine remote review and assisting tools for global collaboration
Insurance Appraisals
Internet/Social Networking Communities

Broadcast
Corporate
Education
Government
Military
Production Companies
Post Production Facilities

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Services
Global Support

Education

Education is key to any operations success, it is for

this reason, our education is developed to train and
certify end users and system administrators not only
how to use the FORK software, but also how to use
it based on the operations workflow.
We offer 2 types of training, Onsite and Online.
Onsite training is tailored to provide the user a real
world training, in their real world. Onsite training is a
highly customizable, modular approach to allow users
to train at their own pace.

Workflow Design

Our Team of highly experience sales and engineering

works closely with the customer to develop and
carefully plan each projects workflow. To us, a
deployment is more than just an installation.

We continues to expand our support resources,

regional and global, to ensure that customer
needs are always met.
Direct access from our support team to the
exact copies of the software and underlying
software libraries used by our customer.
Guaranteeing the most effective support.
Our support team can have direct access to
the systems of our customer using remote
support software, to solve problems directly,
assist users and if necessary, take over the
control of the system. The customer will be
able to monitor and follow this progress.
Updates of the software packages and of
the underlying extensive software libraries of
our product line are included in the Support
Contract upon request.
Customers with support contracts have
access to our online support system and
knowledge base.
We are committed to excellence, offering
skilled services and support to our customers
and partners providing important advantages.
Terms and services varies per customers
contract.

About Us
Primestream, offers complete facility automation and Media Asset Management products and services based on its proven
FORK platform. From Ingest, MAM, Editing, Touchscreen Logging, Smartphone video contribution, Master Control and Control
Room playout, FORK allows you to control it all. By automating processes and controlling hardware, FORK frees your staff
to do what humans do bestcreate. Selected by leading news, sports, entertainment and emergency broadcast operations
worldwideFORK software suite has been proven and is in use at over 300 broadcast operations in 40 countries.

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For more information about Primestream

products and solutions, visit us at:
primestream.com
USA +1 888 377 4634

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