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P2 Cast Workflow Solution

Technical Description

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P2 Cast workflow solution

Technical Description -- P2

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Document History

Version Project Name Prepared for Issue Date Author

1.0 P2 Cast with PX5000 31/08/2016 David Sater

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1. Proposed P2 Workflow overview

This section described the main part of the Panasonic P2 workflow intends to implement

to cover the needs of our client for Newsroom operation. It does not have the objectives

to describe entirely the content of the BOQ but to highlight and to explain the main parts.

In this context, the paragraph includes:

HD Camcorder with AVC-ULTRA Recording

P2 Cast Application

P2 Streaming Receiver Server

The P2 workflow systems is comprised of PX5000 cameras with AJ-WM30 wireless

modules and one P2 Steaming Receiver server capable of receiving 1000 camera

and deliver 4 SDI output. As well we proposed P2 Cast Trial License [300GB]

(AJ-CBD100180) a free of charge trial license and a 9 month P2 Cast Basic Plan

License of 100GB (AJ-CBD001) monthly per camera to complete one year cycle of

license subscription.

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Each PX5000 camera will have its own wireless dongle to be connected to a 4G LTE

Mobile broadband Wifi router or as an alternative the camera can be connected to a

wired network. The 4LTE route will make the internet connection available on the field to

connect the camera to the P2 Cast cloud server. The PX5000 camera will

simultaneously create a low resolution proxy copy of the High res video file, which will

be transmitted to the P2 cast cloud system. Each camera will have a dedicated 100GB

storage which will store the Proxy and the high res video file for two weeks. The P2

Streaming Receiver server will be able to take the streaming video from a selected

camera to one of its 4 SDI outputs.

2. P2 Cast Workflow Description

P2 Cast is the Panasonic cloud-based news production system that takes full advantage

of the network features of the P2HD camcorders with AVC-ULTRA recording – the

AJ-PX5000G, AJ-PX800, AJ-PX380 and AJ-PX270. P2 Cast integrates these

camcorders' network capabilities so content captured in the field can automatically be

uploaded to the cloud and immediately available for reviewing and editing.

P2 Cast dramatically accelerates the delivery of news to air, while at the same time

expanding the editing function to any device connected to the internet. A major P2 Cast

advantage is its ability via the cloud to move low bit rate, yet high-quality proxy video off

a camcorder, create a video sequence of the desired clips, and then allow newsroom

systems to automatically pull back high-resolution AVC-ULTRA video from the camera.

2.1. P2 Camera connectivity

P2 Cast link a P2 Camera Recorders in the field with a broadcasting station via the

cloud through mobile networks (4G/LTE, Wi-Fi, or dedicated connection), making it

possible to quickly produce news out of events as it occurs. As a cloud application

can streamline and accelerate production workflows in news reporting.

NOTE: Communication device & Communication cost is not provided by

Panasonic (4G/LTE dongle, Wi-Fi adapter, mobile router) (4G/LTE etc.)

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2.2. File Transfer Solution

The cameraman captures the live moment with dual codec. The High resolution

video file will be stored on the P2 card while a second proxy video file will be

automatically uploaded to the cloud server. The proxy video will appear on the P2

cast application which any editor or operator can access it from the broadcast Station

or anywhere else and start the highlight editing.

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Once the highlight editing is finished (In point / Out point) the proxy files that have been

uploaded on the cloud server, thus creating an EDL (Edit Decision List) and transfer it to

the camera. Based on the EDL, the camera selects the desired high-quality footage and

transfers it back to the server.

Cameras and cameramen are pre-assigned IDs so metadata can be sent from the

newsroom to the camcorders in the field. Metadata is automatically recorded with

footage shot in the field, and the data can then be used in the editing process to

dramatically increase the search-ability of the raw footage and shorten the time required

for archiving and targeting secondary uses.

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2.3. Live Streaming Solution

2.3.1. P2 Streaming Receiver Server

The P2 Streaming Receiver server hosts the AJ-SRK001 software services

that can manage up to 1000 cameras, monitoring 20 cameras per page

and capable of streaming maximum 4 simultaneous outputs on SDI.

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2.3.2. P2 Streaming Receiver Server Hardware requirement

The customer should supply the P2 Streaming Server hardware and

the SDI board as per the specs below.

Hewlett Packard

DL360 Gen9 8SFF(2.5inch) base unit

Windows Server 2012 R2 Std bundle

Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.60GHz 1P/8C CPU

HP 8GB 1Rx4 PC4-2133P-R Memory kit

SDI board

Matrox 4ch: DSXLE4L/4/100

2.3.3. AJ-SRK001 Software (software key)

AJ-SRK001 Features

Stable streaming by original QoS technology

Manage 1000 cameras monitoring 20 cameras/page

Max 4 simultaneous streaming outputs

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2.3.4. Streaming Receiver works with P2 Cast

The P2 Streaming receiver will be added to the P2 Cast application. The camera

on the field will directly stream the video to the server and all commands and

Thumbnails will be sent via P2 Cast cloud application. Cameras and P2 Streaming

receiver are uniquely identified on public internet using P2Cast credentials rather

than Global IP Address.

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2.4. P2 Cast Service Licenses System

P2 Cast service licenses provide the following features:

2.4.1. P2 Cast Cloud Application with the following functions:

2.4.1.1. Proxy footage immediate sharing

2.4.1.2. Highlight editing (Hi-res transfer, EDL remote edit)

2.4.1.3. Remote Metadata Management

2.4.1.4. Metadata extraction from Newsroom System (iNews)

2.4.1.5. Streaming assist functions

2.4.1.6. Status list of camcorders

2.4.1.7. Menu Setting

2.4.1.8. Firmware Update over the cloud

2.4.1.9. Up to 2,000 users can be registered

2.4.2. Temporary storage in the P2 Cast Cloud

2.4.2.1. Two weeks for proxy content: AVC-G6(6Mbps) SHQ(3.5Mbps)

HQ(1.5Mbps) LOW(0.8Mbps)

2.4.2.2. Two days for Hi-Res content: AVC-LongG50/25/12

AVC-Intra100/50

2.4.3. User Group data access management

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2.4.4. Three types of P2 Cast Licenses

2.4.4.1. P2 Cast Trial License [300GB] AJ-CBD100

2.4.4.2. P2 Cast Basic Plan License [100GB] AJ-CBD001 US$/mo.

2.4.4.3. P2 Cast Additional Volume [10GB] AJ-CBD002 US$/mo.

2.4.5. P2 Cast Data Traffic and License fee

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3. AVC-ULTRA

AVC-ULTRA is an H.264-based video compression codec featuring high image quality

and excellent efficiency. By selecting the image quality and bit rate, it is possible to

respond to various needs of broadcasting and image production, from 4K production to

streaming distribution.

3.1. AVC-Intra:

Intra-frame compression attains high, production-level image quality. For HD use,

AVC-Intra200, with image quality approaching uncompressed levels and high, 24 bit

audio, has been added to the popular AVC-Intra100/50 codecs. The new codec

provides high-quality images for mastering and archiving use. The newly developed

VariCam 35 is equipped with the AVC-Intra4K/2K codec for 4K/2K image use.

3.2. AVC-LongG:

Inter-frame compression achieves high-quality HD recording at a low bit rate. The

AVC-LongG25 codec operates with high, 10 bit/4:2:2 image quality and a bit rate of

approximately 25 Mbps (when using 1080/59.94i).

3.3. AVC-Proxy:

Quick Time logoA dual codec recording function simultaneously records, in addition

to the main data, proxy images (Quick Time/H.264)*1 with a low bit rate, high

resolution, and high-quality sound. This enables previewing on a wireless device,*2

and data transfer and streaming distribution over the internet. It also includes

metadata for efficient offline editing.

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3.4. Evolving P2 Card Series

P2 originally led the broadcast industry with its use of solid-state memory cards for

recording media. Highly resistant to temperature fluctuations, dust, impact and

vibration, the P2 card took advantage of its solid-state memory capabilities to

provide instant start-up and media access. P2 brought high reliability and mobility to

data gathering and acquisition under virtually all conditions. Today, the P2 card

continues to evolve.

3.4.1. microP2 card:

This new broadcast-use memory card was reduced to the size of the SD card,

and its cost was significantly lowered. It also inherits the highly reliable design of

the P2 card.

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3.4.2. ExpressP2 card:

Based on the PC card Type III form factor, the expressP2 card offers the same

level of durability as the P2 card and a larger capacity of 256 GB. It is well suited

to recording master grade 4K images and high-frame-rate VFR images (HD:

maximum 240 fps) for the new Varicam Series.

3.4.3. Higher reliability:

The microP2 and expressP2 cards offer the same level of reliability as the RAID

system, i.e., the capability to restore data with sector, page, and block errors that

cannot be corrected by ordinary flash memory error correction. It also features

the new CPS (Content Protection System) security function. Data recorded on

the card can be locked with a password to protect against unauthorized access

and prevent data leaks.

3.5. Network Connectivity

P2 content uses the MXF (OP-ATOM, OP1b) format, which has spearheaded

the use of file formats in broadcast systems. Proxy images in Quick Time

(H.264) format and network functions support new, instantaneous broadcast

workflows based on mobile networks.

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3.5.1. Wired/wireless LAN:

Models equipped with a LAN (Ethernet) terminal can be connected to

a network with a wired LAN connection. Models that support wireless

connection*5 are capable of wireless LAN connection (IEEE

802.11g/n standard). Proxy previews, metadata input, remote

operation, FTP transfers, playlist editing and other functions can be

used from computers (PC/Mac), tablet devices and smartphones*6

connected to the network.

3.5.2. 4G/LTE network connectivity:

Functions equivalent to those made possible by wired LAN connection

are achieved by the camera recorder alone. FTP transfers can be

directly made from the camera recorder to the network server. As soon

as data is gathered, it can be edited at the studio desk and sent as a

news flash.

3.5.3. Video streaming:

Proxy images can be streamed via wired/wireless LAN or 4G/LTE

networks. Live streaming distribution is also possible.

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