PLAZAMEDIA

Presenters : Andy Rayner - Nevion

Year : 2019

dlp_document_download : C U R A T E D B Y I P S H O W C A S E T H E AT E R AT N A B – A P R I L 8 -11 , 2 01 9 Case study: PLAZAMEDIA IP -based Broadcasting Center Nevion Confidential 1 Andy Rayner, Chief Technologist, Nevion arayner@nevion.com +44 7711 196609 About me! 2 Business objectives and benefits The project The solution Summary About PLAZAMEDIA • Germany -based content solution provider (since 1976) • Leading producer of sports TV in the German -speaking area • Clients include: ‒ Public and commercial broadcasters ‒ Platform operators ‒ International sports associations ‒ Sports rights agencies ‒ Enterprises Nevion Confidential 5 Move in 2018 to new broadcasting center in Ismaning near Munich, Germany Create a more scalable and future -proof media network – based on IP Enable faster and more cost -effective deployment of new services Share resources to reduce cost 6 We are leaving behind the world of conventional broadcasting center technology altogether, consciously opting against a hybrid solution and creating the most modern and future -proof system conceivable PLAZAMEDIA chairman, Jens Friedrichs 7 Scope of project All -IP production network with SMPTE ST 2110 workflow All -IP playout network Live external feeds Playout feeds Redundant path (in case production network fails) Redundant SDN control Redundant SDN control Multi -function room Multi -function room Equipment room(s) Ultimate flexibility multi - function room IP -based SDN Any workstation in any room can be connected to any function in the equipment rooms On -air graphics Playout Live playout Slo -mo Voice -over Audio -mix Some numbers from the completed project 9 10,000 SDN -controlled audio, video and data flows 8,000 IP audio and video endpoints 1 st playout provider in Europe to have a fully IP - based solution 17 SDI routers with associated tie - lines replaced 17 multi -purpose operating rooms Potential data throughput of 12.8 Tbps Benefits Nevion Confidential 10 Business objectives and benefits The project The solution Summary 12 12 Project partnership Why Nevion? 13 Previous project with Nevion & partner Positive experiences with earlier Remote Production project (same technology) IP -fabric control Nevion VideoIPath Future proof Commitment to broadcast standards driven like NMOS SDN flexibility Ability to hook up "unknown" equipment as virtual devices Optimum use of resources Bandwidth management for best performance 14 Experts Guides Media network design PTP sync distribution design System integration Project delivery Testing Support Project elements Short time scale – on time delivery 15 Nov 2017 Apr 2018 Jun 2018 Aug 2018 Jan 2018 Start of discussions Order Delivery Live Pilot 16 The IP facilities solution was delivered on time by Nevion services and LOGIC – despite a very tight schedule dictated by our move to the new premises – and we are pleased with its performance PLAZAMEDIA chairman, Jens Friedrichs Business objectives and benefits The project The solution Summary Chosen network architecture Nevion Confidential True Leaf -Spine Studio Control room Data Center Studio  • Network infrastructure is controlled via OpenFlow • Network address translation of ST2110 flows • PTP distribution Media Functions pre -provisioned, connected using NAT in the network • ST2110 -30/31 audio, ST2022 -6 video streams • Audio de/embedding SDN control layer manages connectivity between media functions • Multi -vendor connectivity • Video/audio essence routing Broadcast control system is not changed now to maintain existing workflows: • Ember+ control protocol to VideoIPath Control Architecture Broadcast Control Layer (VSM) SDN Control Layer (VideoIPath ) Media Functions (Virtuoso) Network Infrastructure (eMerge and Mellanox) | c 20 12 x Nevion eMerge SDN -controlled leaf switches (10/40/100 Gb switches ) 49 x Virtuoso HBR • SDI -IP adaption • MADI -IP adaption • Video processing •Frame sync • Audio processing •Embed/de -embed •Delay and gain control 3 x Nevion VideoIPath Full orchestration and SDN control of the IP infrastructure Lawo C100 IP Multiviewers and gateways Lawo VSM Broadcast control and panels to maintain familiar production control Control Media functions Network 4 x Mellanox SN2700 SDN controlled spine switches controlled by VideoIPath (32 -port 100 Gb switches) Tektronix SPG8000A and Meinberg M3000 PTP/1588v2/2059 -2 grandmasters Wohler IAM Audio IP Audio Monitors Lawo Ruby Audio Mixer IP Audio Monitors Products VSM Nevion VideoIPath Nevion VideoIPath Basement Ground floor Upper floor Mellanox SN2700 Nevion eMerge Meinberg GM C100 C100 Nevion Virtuoso Gateway Multiviewer Other Other Other SMPTE2110 W orkflows Production network Playout network Leaf spine Equipment configuration and/or monitoring Media flow control (SDN) Interfaces Nevion Confidential 22 VSM Nevion VideoIPath Ember+ OpenFlow Nevion eMerge Mellanox SN2700 Nevion Virtuoso C100 Lawo Multiviewer Lawo C100 Uses of new media network Nevion Confidential 23 Running live and near - live signals Network operations center (NOC) Signal reception, distribution, and contribution Integration plans Post production services, a new streaming platform, and a new MAM system Integrated playout & content refinement Graphics and highlight editing Small multi - functional room Large multi -functional room Voice -over Live turn around Live graphics On -server voice -over Live / playout Example use of Multi - Functional rooms Nevion Confidential 24 Voice -over Voice -over Voice -over Slo -mo Audio -mix Playout On -air graphics Playout On -air graphics Audio -mix Live playout Audio -mix On -air graphics Nevion Confidential 25 Live on -air August, 2018 With remote launch support from Nevion Master Control Room Multi -Functional Room Commentary unit 26 We have designed our new broadcast center for maximum flexibility and scalability . This will enable us to realize a significantly higher volume of IP -based projects in the future, in parallel, even at short notice - and at a lower operating cost PLAZAMEDIA chairman, Jens Friedrichs Business objectives and benefits The project The solution Summary PLAZAMEDIA – IP Facilities Germany -based content solution provider (since 1976) •Move to new broadcasting center near Munich in 2018 •Wanted a more scalable, flexible and future -proof media network – based on IP, but connecting SDI equipment Situation • Spine -leaf media SDN • Controlled by VideoIPath, with VSM as user interface • SDI -IP adaption by Nevion Virtuoso and Lawo C100 • Video and audio processing by Nevion Virtuoso • Nevion services for network design, integration, support • 4 months from PO to going live Solution • More services and productions with the same resources • Fewer costly operational tasks, e.g. tie -line management • Scope for cost -effective expansion and scaling Benefits PLAZAMEDIA Master Control Room C U R A T E D B Y I P S H O W C A S E T H E AT E R AT N A B – A P R I L 8 -11 , 2 01 9 Thank You Do come and see us SU5510 We do a nice cup of tea! Andy Rayner, Chief Technologist arayner@nevion.com +44 7711 196609