Ingest

Get incoming media into production faster.

Capture live feeds, bring in file-based media and move content into the right production workflow with less manual handling. From scheduled SDI and NDI recording to file-based ingest, EditShare gives production teams a practical way to get media into shared storage, media management and downstream workflows.

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Capture live and file-based media

Bring different sources into the same production workflow

FLOW Ingest supports both baseband SDI, NDI and file-based ingest, giving teams flexibility across live production, broadcast and post-production environments. Available in four- and eight-channel configurations*, FLOW Ingest can capture multiple HD-SDI sources and supports widely used production codecs including DNxHD, ProRes 422 and XDCAM.

  • Capture multiple live SDI or NDI feeds
  • Ingest file-based media
  • Work with established broadcast and post-production formats

*Channel availability depends on codec and resolution.

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Schedule recordings with EditShare One

Make live capture easier to manage

Use FLOW Ingest with EditShare One Live Capture to schedule and manage recordings through a browser-based interface. Operators can plan recordings without having to manage each ingest channel individually, bringing capture into the wider EditShare production environment.

From ingest to production

Get media to the people who need it

Capturing the media is only the beginning. EditShare connects ingest with shared storage and media management so incoming content can move into production without introducing another disconnected workflow.

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Shared storage

Send it to EFS

Send incoming media to EFS so editors and production teams can access content from centralized shared storage.
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Production media management

Organize it in FLOW

Use FLOW to organize and manage production media and support workflows around ingest, editorial and archive. With FLOW AI, captured media can also be analyzed during ingest to generate searchable metadata such as transcripts, people, logos and scene information.**
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Cloud collaboration

Review it in MediaSilo

When content needs to move into cloud-based review, sharing or collaboration, MediaSilo provides a secure environment for teams and external stakeholders.

**FLOW AI processing during ingest is subject to system configuration, available processing resources and workflow requirements.

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Reduce the manual work around incoming media

Build repeatable ingest workflows

FLOW can help teams manage the processes surrounding incoming media, reducing repetitive steps and helping content move consistently through production. Depending on the workflow, that can include media preparation, metadata and automated processing before content moves on to editorial or other production stages.

Environments

Designed for different production environments

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Broadcast and news

Capture scheduled or live feeds and move incoming media quickly into production.
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Sports

Bring multiple live sources into shared production workflows for fast access by production teams.
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Post-production

Centralize incoming files and captured media before editorial begins.
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Corporate and creative teams

Create a more structured route from incoming content to storage, media management and collaboration.
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FLOW Ingest

Flexible ingest for professional media workflows

FLOW Ingest combines dedicated ingest hardware with EditShare's production workflow tools. It is available with four or eight HD-SDI or NDI ports.

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Let's talk about your ingest workflow

Whether you're capturing live feeds, handling incoming files or looking to reduce manual steps between ingest and editorial, we can help map out an approach around your production environment.

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