Planet eStream Brochure by Simon Frater

Version 5

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The complete digital media streaming and archiving solution

Planet PC

Planet estream

is delighted to present the Planet eStream v5 suite of products which builds on the phenomenal success of its predecessor v4.5, now an established and trusted educational tool in the UK. Encompassing powerful new capture functionality utilising advanced H.264 codec technology and industry standard Adobe速 Flash delivery for the most compatible multi format experience available.

Is a live video streaming and archiving solution

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Is an off-air freeview recording solution Is a lecture capture solution Is the most powerful & complete end to end solution available

Core Solution

Encoding Stations

Lecture Capture

Freeview Recording

Transcoding Module

Multi-channel Encoder

Planet Enterprises Ltd T/A Planet PC

Case Studies

The Old School, 690 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, West Yorkshire BD11 2DR United Kingdom

Training Options

Warranty & Support Options

sales +44 (0)1274 713400

fax +44 (0)1274 713422

email sales@planetestream.co.uk

www.planetdv.net www.planetestream.co.uk

core solution

Create your own digital media library and stream live to unlimited users...

core solution

features

The Planet eStream v5 core solution is a powerful and scalable video delivery platform. It enables any organisation to create a central archive of digital media content and deliver the content to unlimited users via their existing intranet or via the world wide web.

• Industry standard H.264 video • Real time video and audio capture from any live video source including VHS and DVD • Real time live video streaming and broadcasting including Live Text Chat • Customisable metadata fields • Video on demand - retrieve content via database search or hyperlink • Full statistics provided as standard • Video and audio archiving to a central location • Automatic thumbnail creation for programmes and chapter points • Add chapter points to archived content • Add existing multimedia content to the archive using the Planet eStream batch conversion tool within the application • Create customisable categories to automatically catalogue your content into manageable topics or subjects • Synchronise Microsoft® PowerPoint presentations with video playback • Distance learning and VLE integration - embed video player and share links with VLEs and social networking sites • LDAP v3/Microsoft® Active Directory integration • Create your own playlists and favourites • Full Administrator access to Planet eStream server application functions via HTML • Content can be securely restricted to individual users or groups • Remote control of Planet eStream encoder stations via web browser • Lecture capture support • Cross platform client compatibility e.g. Mac, PC, Linux, Android

Planet eStream does not require any proprietary client player installation all content can simply be viewed via a standard web browser and Adobe® Flash Player.

core solution

Enhancing the teaching and learning process...

core solution feature focus An organisation would typically populate the Planet eStream digital media archive with a combination of their existing video material and newly acquired digital content on an ongoing basis. Planet eStream v5 enables you to store up to 3500 hours of video content as standard and is scalable according to your needs. The emphasis is on ease of use for both end users and content creators via Planet eStream’s intuitive user interface.

View Media

Playlists

Planet eStream’s ‘View Media’ interface is an intuitive HTML/web based user environment. It has comprehensive user tools and includes features such as ‘Add comments’, ‘Ratings’ and ‘Add chapter points’. Other features include ‘Share’ options which facilitate the ability to link to VLEs and social networking sites.

Planet eStream’s ‘Playlist’ feature enables the user to create a playlist consisting of different video clips including chapters. Playlists are particularly useful if the user needs to create a single link containing multiple scenes from different recordings and embed this playlist seamlessly into their VLE or other website.

core solution feature focus Planet eStream’s new ‘Categories’ feature enables the user to create a custom category containing only subject relevant clips. An example of this would be that any school department e.g. Biology, Geography, etc, could create their own unique category. This would be populated either manually by simply adding clips from the core Planet eStream media archive or automatically by subject title or keyword. In the latter instance, this would mean that any media added to the media archive under the relevant subject heading/keyword would automatically also populate the department category. There are many uses for the ‘categories’ feature and practical examples of these are explored in the case study on pages 20 and 21 of this brochure. Categories

additional core solution features Part numbers

• Ability to add mixed media to the archive such as: • Still images • Audio files

• Learning objects • Microsoft® Excel

• Microsoft® Word • Microsoft® PowerPoint

• Create Lesson Plans incorporating mixed media • Create an on-line photo library system with the PhotoSets Tool • No need to download files locally as content is available to authorised users via the internet • For users without home access to the internet, files may be downloaded and taken home

ESTCS/PHW/2TB Core Solution with 2TB hardware Purchase price* Quarterly lease rental**

£899.32

ESTCS/PHW/5TB Core Solution with 5TB hardware

educational benefits

Purchase price*

• Enhance the teaching & learning process by providing a 24/7 knowledge base supporting:

Quarterly lease rental**

£9799

• Examination revision • Continuing professional development for teaching and other staff • Students with accessibility issues • Absent students • Distance learning facility for excluded students • Supports live broadcasting across your intranet and virtual attendance via the internet for the following: • Guest speaker addresses • Announcements

£8995

• Sporting events • Assemblies

• News bulletins • Live lectures • Drama productions

£979.70

ESTCS/CHW Core Solution without hardware Purchase price*

£6795

Quarterly lease rental**

£679.36

* Purchase price excludes VAT E&OE ** Lease rental price is based on a 3 year term with 12 equal quarterly payments. Rental prices exclude VAT E&OE. Lease rental prices are quoted for illustrative purposes and are correct at time of going to press but are subject to change.

encoding stations

Encoding options from analogue to digital HD sources...

Encoding Stations Planet eStream v5 offers a wide range of Encoding Station options for encoding from analogue sources such as DVD/VHS players through to lecture capture and high definition. Each Encoding Station can be supplied as either a small footprint workstation for a fixed location or as a portable laptop based solution for flexibility, in house or out in the field. All of the Encoding Stations offered feature our intuitive user interface which requires no previous knowledge of video streaming technology and thus encourages maximum take up by staff. All of the material encoded or streamed live with the encoding stations is then archived with appropriate metadata to the core Planet eStream digital media archive. ®

live encoding Stations

This is the standard encoding station supplied with the Planet eStream v5 core solution. It offers the following: • Analogue video inputs for connectivity to standard AV equipment • Intuitive user interface requiring minimal learning curve • Live streaming capability • Remote control via a standard web browser • Synchronise Microsoft® PowerPoint presentations with video playback • Dynamic customisable fields • Add chapter points to archived content • Add existing multimedia content to the archive using the eStream batch conversion tool

Part numbers ESTLES/PHW Live Encoding Station with desktop hardware Purchase price*

£1595

Quarterly lease rental**

£159.47

ESTLES/PHWP Live Encoding Station with portable hardware Purchase price*

£1895

Quarterly lease rental**

£189.46

ESTLES/CHW Live Encoding Station without hardware Purchase price*

£695

Quarterly lease rental** †

£69.49

Also requires correct capture options – see below

Capture option for PCI 32 slot Purchase price * £159

Quarterly lease rental **£15.90

Capture option for low profile PCIe slot Purchase price * £359

Quarterly lease rental **£35.89

Capture option for portable hardware with Firewire Purchase price * £175

Quarterly lease rental **£17.50

Lecture capture

Capture from two live sources simultaneously

Live Lecture Encoding Stations

Part numbers

This option is aimed at the live lecture/lesson capture arena. It offers capture from two sources simultaneously typically a ceiling mounted camera and an interactive whiteboard. This results in an archived learning resource which includes the video of the lecture/lesson alongside the whiteboard content.

ESTLLES/PHW Live Lecture Encoding Station with desktop hardware Purchase price* £2595

Quarterly lease rental** £259.45

ESTLLES/PHWP Live Lecture Encoding Station with portable hardware Purchase price* £2895

Quarterly lease rental** £289.44

features • All features of the Live Encoding Station • VGA, DVI and HDMI input for connection to lecturer’s laptop etc

Accessories for Live Lecture Encoding Station

ESTLLES/DC Ceiling / Wall Mounted Pan Tilt Zoom Dome Camera Purchase price* £399

Quarterly lease rental** £39.89

ESTLLES/VGA VGA Distribution Amp

• Ceiling / Wall Mounted Pan Tilt Zoom Dome Camera • HD Microphone options • 3 Channel Audio Mixer • VGA Distribution Amp

Purchase price* £69

Installation of the listed accessories is not included in the pricing quoted and would need to be provided on an individual basis.

ESTLLES/WM Wearable HD Lapel Microphone with receiver

Quarterly lease rental** £6.90

ESTLLES/AM 3 Channel Audio Mixer Purchase price* £99

Purchase price* £579

Quarterly lease rental** £9.90

Quarterly lease rental** £57.89

ESTLLES/BM Boundary HD Microphone including receiver Purchase price* £579

Quarterly lease rental** £57.89

freeview recording

Never miss a TV programme again...

freeview recording Module Record free-to-air TV programmes via a standard web browser with the Planet eStream Freeview Recording Module. The Electronic Programme Guide can be easily accessed by any authorised user who can then choose any programme to be recorded with a single click of the mouse. All recorded material is added to Planet eStream’s central digital media archive and is then available for viewing via its intuitive web interface either locally or via the internet.

Part numbers ESTFM/PHW Planet eStream® Freeview Module with hardware Purchase price*

£2995

features

Quarterly lease rental**

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ESTFM/SU Upgrade storage to 6TB for buffering

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Simple to use one click /record online Electronic Programme Guide Scheduler software automatically records any programme 24/7 Terrestrial DVB-T Fully featured web based EPG interface The Planet eStream Freeview Module is not a paid subscription – the establishment owns and operates the system Any authorised user from your own or any other institution can schedule and/or view recordings Fully supports restriction of content to UK IP addresses Advanced search functionality supporting searches by titles, descriptions, keywords and phrases Record multiple freeview channels simultaneously and concurrently All recorded material is catalogued automatically using programme title and description Supports retrospective recording - the user keeps all programmes from selected channels buffered, enabling the recording of programmes that have already aired Browse EPG schedules from previous days to view and find recorded programmes EPG displays ‘now and next programmes’ Create & manage series links

Purchase price*

£299.44

£399

Quarterly lease rental**

£39.90

Transcoding Module

Part numbers

The Planet eStream Transcoding Module is an ideal option for sites with multiple users uploading media on a regular basis. Digital media may be added to the system via any computer connected to the internet using a web browser. The uploaded media is then converted to the correct format and archived to Planet eStream’s central digital media archive.

ESTTCM/PHW Transcoding Module with hardware

Benefits

ESTTCM/CHW Transcoding Module without hardware

• Any user connected to the internet is able to upload video to the eStream system

• Batch encoding tasks assigned to encoders can be reassigned to the Transcoding Module thus freeing up overhead on individual Encoding Stations

Purchase price*

£2995

Quarterly lease rental**

Purchase price*

£299.44

£1395

Quarterly lease rental**

£139.47

Live Multi Channel Encoding Module

Part numbers

The Planet eStream Live Multi-channel Encoding Module is designed to complement the other Planet eStream encoder options for users who need to stream live over IP from multiple sources. This option will allow the user to stream from up to 4 sources simultaneously but will not archive the content to the Planet eStream digital media archive.

ESTLSME/PHW Live Multi-channel Encoder with hardware

Example Applications

* Purchase price excludes VAT E&OE ** Lease rental price is based on a 3 year term with 12

• Live streaming of foreign language channels 24/7 to language labs • Live streaming to supported digital signage systems • Live streaming of news and entertainment channels to common areas

Purchase price*

£2495

Quarterly lease rental**

£249.45

equal quarterly payments. Rental prices exclude VAT E&OE. Lease rental prices are quoted for illustrative purposes and are correct at time of going to press but are subject to change.

Example Live Sources • DVD Player • Set Top Box (Satellite Receiver) • Set Top Box (Freeview Receiver) • Video camera

Live Inputs • 4 x Composite

case studies

North East Manchester CLC and elearning@luton...

NORTH EAST MANCHESTER CLC user story North East Manchester City Learning Centre opened in June 2002 and serves schools and the community in the North Manchester area. Their principle objective is to serve the ICT teaching and learning needs of pupils, parents and teachers from partnership schools. Adam Greenhalgh, Network Manager of the Centre, informed us of their requirement for a content delivery and archive platform “A lot of teachers were asking us to supply them with video content from a wide variety of media sources including TV broadcast and the internet. We needed to create a large media library where media could be stored and easily retrieved. We also wanted to be able to share video projects that the students had created using our new TV studio.” He continued “We looked at a couple of solutions on the market and found that Planet eStream ticked all the boxes in terms of ease of use, price and features.” Planet eStream is used across the curriculum, mainly for the archiving and conversion of video content so students have instant access for editing within iMovie, which is fully compatible. Adam said “It’s the wow factor that grabs the students’ attention and allows us to engage them in interesting and new ways.” Looking to the future Adam told us “We hope that primary schools in the area will connect to our media library. An appointed librarian at each site would be responsible for uploading content with teachers and students having access via a standard web browser.” Describing his experiences with Planet PC, Adam commented “You have been with us all the way. You ask us for feedback and listen to our requirements. In a nutshell you care about your customers.”

elearning@ luton user story Emma Darcy, who has been the CLC Manager since it first opened in 2003, had a clear vision for the centre “I wanted elearning@luton to be a genuinely inclusive facility for all Luton Schools to benefit from, regardless of age or ability level. It was essential that the centre provided state of the art facilities and highly skilled staff in a safe and welcoming environment.” Passionate about media, Emma continued “I have over ten years experience in using film and media with learners of all ages and abilities and found that it never fails to motivate and engage students. Learners are able to express themselves in a way that is most appropriate to them – it is genuinely personalised learning.” The centre has built up a vast library of podcasts, videos and mixed media of students’ work during the past six years and continues to create new material on a daily basis. The CLC staff wanted to be able to upload and store this content in a central location, access on demand and share it. The remit therefore was to find a suitable video streaming and archive solution to facilitate their vision. Having already dealt with Planet PC for the acquisition of their TV studio equipment, Deputy Manager Christian Turton and ICT Manager Raj Godhaniya arranged for a demonstration of Planet eStream. Unlike other content delivery platforms they researched, they found that Planet eStream was able to deliver the innovative features, flexibility and security the CLC needed to fulfil their criteria. Planet eStream was subsequently installed and commissioned in May 2010 and staff were quick to adopt the technology. Emma told us how straightforward they found it to use and particularly loved the simplicity of the upload feature and the context of being able to add related media. Making excellent use of the features available in the product, Raj was soon able to create an online resource to stream content for anytime, anywhere access and ‘elearningTV’ was born.

Planet eStream has enabled extensive functionality for ‘elearningTV’. Emma explained “Staff can tag content under headings such as ‘esafety’, ‘animation’, etc, to allow easy searching. Viewers are able to view and download resources, comment on content and give ratings to the work. It is also possible to add chapters to content making it easier to pinpoint the most relevant information in a longer film or podcast.” Raj has used ‘elearningTV’ to interact with the centre’s TV studio and stream productions to the internet live. He found this particularly useful during the video and music technology summer school held in July. The week long activity culminated in a live screening to showcase the students’ work, however it was not possible for all parents to attend. Raj told us that the broadcast had over 150 hits from absent parents, friends and educators at the time and was delighted that they had been able to offer this facility. One of the features of Planet eStream which has been widely adopted by the CLC, as well as schools in the borough and the council, has been the ‘categories’ feature which the centre have dubbed ‘channels’ on ‘elearningTV’. Currently, there are four channels up and running. Luton Borough Council are using their channel ‘Luton in Harmony’ in an innovative way to promote understanding in their community and to celebrate and promote diversity. Their material is widely used as a teaching resource for school assemblies, etc. The CLC have used ‘categories’ to set up a channel for themselves as a marketing tool to promote the primary and secondary service provision they have available. Emma has found that using short video bites proves to be a much more compelling publicity tool than the more traditional method of paper distribution. Richmond Hill school is a special needs school who wanted a means for parents to be able to view their children’s work on a regular basis. With the ‘categories’ feature of Planet eStream, elearning@luton were able to offer them a controlled resource that was password protected and a safe and appropriate way to view information. elearning@luton and Luton Borough Council reached the finals of the 2010 elearning Foundation Home Access Awards. Their entry of ‘elearningTV’ for “Most Innovative Project” was described as encapsulating the ethos of Home Access. We asked Raj and Emma to sum up their experience with Planet eStream: Raj “More than I expected – a brilliant product. For the three years I have been dealing with Planet PC the support has been brilliant. We always get what we need when we need it.” Emma “I have been delighted and very impressed with how quickly and easily elearning@luton has benefited from Planet eStream technology. This is a cross curricular tool for learners of all ages and abilities and allows us to support our schools both in the centre and remotely. I am excited to see how the technology will continue to evolve and we look forward to working with the staff at Planet PC in the future.” 21

Training options Technical and Administration Overview

FOC

All Planet eStream installations include a technical overview. This is delivered as an informal technical handover session on the same day that the installation is completed. This session is aimed at technical staff and the site’s nominated administrator(s) for the Planet eStream system and focuses on the ongoing management of the system. The overview features the following topics • • • •

Network Integration specific to site LDAP/Active Directory integration Encoder set up, resolutions and bitrate explanations Publishing policy explanations

End User Training

• Schema explanations • Dynamic fields • Freeview module administration site

£750 +VAT per day

These sessions are designed specifically for all personnel at site who will be uploading and retrieving media from the Planet eStream solution. They are comprehensive and engaging and are delivered in a friendly ‘non technical’ manner. The day is focused on educating and stimulating your users to ensure that the technology is adopted across the site and that its features are utilised to full potential. Sessions can accommodate up to ten people and if required we can run more than one during the day.

Planet eStream® Core Solution

Planet eStream® Freeview Scheduler

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Introduction and overview of Planet eStream v5 Live streaming and adding media via live sources Adding video files Viewing clips via the web interface Editing clip info via the web interface Adding chapters via the web interface Creating playlists via the web interface Creating channels via the web interface Sharing media including embedding clips in other websites My links explanation

Overview and accessing the scheduler Adding programmes to the scheduler Searching the scheduler Retrospective recording

Planet eStream® Transcoding Module • • • •

Overview and accessing the remote transcoder Adding files to the remote transcoder via the web interface Selecting the correct resolution Approval site explanation

warranty and support options Planet eStream v5 core solution and additional modules come as standard with a 12 month on-site service contract. On any part of the solution purchased with hardware, the contract is offered on a ‘Parts and Labour’ basis. On any part of the solution purchased without hardware, the service is offered on a ‘Labour Only’ basis. We have a dedicated and professional support team providing a comprehensive service to our customer base featuring the following as standard: • Telephone based technical support • Instruction and guidance on user issues • Remote desktop support

• Email based support • On-site support • Loan equipment where appropriate

LEVEL OF COVER

CORE SOLUTION

live encoding station

live lecture capture encoding freeview transcoding module module station

LIVE MULTI CHANNEL ENCODING MODULE

ADDITIONAL 12 MONTH ON-SITE PARTS & LABOUR CONTRACT INC TELEPHONE/REMOTE SUPPORT

895

189

289

299

249

ADDITIONAL 12 MONTH ON-SITE LABOUR ONLY CONTRACT INC TELEPHONE/REMOTE SUPPORT

679

139

219

229

219

189

ADDITIONAL 12 MONTH TELEPHONE/EMAIL/REMOTE SUPPORT ONLY

599

INC*

* Included in the price shown for a telephone support contract on the core solution at £599 - providing modules are all located on the same site. All prices quoted are per module per year after the initial 12 months warranty term has expired. To calculate the cost of your extended warranty please multiply each module price for your chosen level of cover by the amount of years cover that you require in addition to the initial 12 months. i.e. If you have core solution only and you require on-site parts and labour cover for a total of 3 years from point of sale, the calculation will be: First 12 months FOC Next 24 months 2 x £895 = £1790 Total for 36 months = £1790 23

Version 5

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The complete digital media streaming and archiving solution

sales

Compatible with...

+44 (0)1274 713400

fax +44 (0)1274 713422

email sales@planetestream.co.uk Planet Enterprises Ltd T/A Planet PC The Old School, 690 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, West Yorkshire BD11 2DR United Kingdom